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Reflections of Yesteryear
Bridging past and present with products and tours that reflect our Valley heritage.
Reflections of Yesteryear

Handcrafted pieces from local artisans, and a unique taste of local history and folklore. At Reflections of Yesteryear, we help you take a piece of the Valley home with you.




  • Allen Litten, Local Photographs
  • Shaker Boxes
  • Ne' Qwa Art
  • Old World Pewter
  • Hagen-Renaker
  • Red Ware
  • Local Folk Art
  • Bean Pod Soy Candles
  • Keepers of the Light Candles
  • Garden Flags
  • Williraye Studio TM
  • American Chestnut
  • FlickBack Videos
  • Mennonite made, Oak & Pine Shelves
  • Oak children table sets
  • Misc. Oak and Pine pieces
  • John Wright Cast Iron Amish figurines
  • And much more!!!

Plus, come join us for a step-on tour of Rockingham County!

  • Visit the ‘Heart’ of Rockingham, Virginia’s largest agricultural county.
  • Tour the country roads in and around Dayton Virginia.
  • Witness the horse and buggy community, homes, shops, farms and churches.
  • Catch a glimpse to how the American Civil War effected the civilian population.
  • Become aware of the burning of the Valley by General Phillip Sheridan.
  • Famous Americans like Stonewall Jackson, George A. Custer, the Native Americans and others will be mentioned.
  • See the site where US Lt. John R. Meigs was killed; Davy Getz story; Learn about US Lt. Col. Wildes saving Dayton from being burned, see his memorial.
  • Discover a new perspective on the Civil War as seen from Southern Loyal Unionist. Become acquainted with the Unionist Underground Railroad System.

To arrange for tours: 540.879.2977

First hour $45.00; additional hours $25.00 per hour. Tour lead by David S. Rodes, co-compiler of the series, “Unionists and the Civil War Experience In The Shenandoah Valley”. Several days notice is generally required.

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