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Come Hear The History, Culture, Stories of the Rockfish Valley and Nelson County
Rockfish Valley Foundation (RVF) is holding this event to connect you to the wonderful place in which you live. We are dedicated to celebrating NELSON and THE ROCKFISH VALLEY. Why did you decide to come here? How much do you know of its history and culture? THE PRESENTATIONS WILL HELP YOU DISCOVER THAT.
FEB 26, 2:00 PM AT Tuckahoe Clubhouse, Nellysford VA
Nelson Scenic Loop is under construction
We are very pleased to announce that the Rockfish Valley Foundation is undertaking to create a travel opportunity and informational text in Nelson County which we have called the NELSON SCENIC LOOP. The research, writing and website development are underway. We are...
On the Anniversary of Hurricane Camille August 19, 2008
Here is a recording we made at the dedication. Please listen to the event using the audio player below. Dedication of a Historic Marker honoring the victims of Hurricane Camille
August 19, 2008 at 2 PM – dedication of Hurricane Camille Marker
CAMILLE Historic Marker dedication - August 19, 2008 at 2 PM Everyone is invited to attend the dedication of the Hurricane Camille historic marker located at the Rockfish River Trail head on Rt 151 at the bridge over the S. Fork of the Rockfish River. The dedication...
Introduction to Roar of the Heavens by Stefan Bechtel
Roar of the Heavens - preface From Frances Fitzgerald’s house along the Tye River in the tiny town of Tyro, in Nelson County, Virginia, there is a soul-stirring view of The Priest. The bony, forested crest of this old knob rises to just over four thousand feet, making...
Hurricane Camille and its impact described and illustrated
Hurricane Camille and its impact described and illustrated Please imagine that the slide scars represent the headwaters of the S. Fork of the Rockfish River up near Wintergreen Mountain Village above elevation 3500. The torrential rains loosened the soil, the shrubs...