Strasburg Museum
440 East King Street, Strasburg, VA
Step back in time! The Strasburg Museum was built in 1890 and began operating in 1891 as the Strasburg Stone and Earthenware Manufacturing Company, making drain tile, pipe, and chimney pots, as well as flower pots and household goods. In 1909, the pottery closed due to competition from glass canning jars. In 1913, the building became a Southern Railway depot that handled passengers and freight and operated until the 1960s. The structure was opened as a museum on July 5, 1970.
The Museum boasts a large collection of highly prized Strasburg salt-glazed pottery as well as a variety of items that speak of the history of Strasburg from its earliest days in the mid-1700's to the 20th century. Highlights of the collection include the Miller Bible, partially burned in an Indian raid in 1764; a group of records and memorabilia from the Sunset Hill School for African American children; and the hose reel used by the Massanutten Hose Company No.1 to win the World Championship of reel racing contest in 1908! Artifacts from Native Americans and the Civil War are on display at the Strasburg Visitors Center on Hupps Hill.
Richard Kleese and co-authors will be signing their book "So Badly Routed, the Battle of Fisher's Hill" during the tour.