Botetourt Historical Society Events for March

March 9, 2021 admin

On Saturday, March 20, 2021 the historical interpreters group, Fincastle/Montgomery County Militia, will have a living history display set up at the Wysong Blacksmith Shop in Fincastle. This event will commemorate the 245th anniversary of the formation and mustering-in of an infantry company of Botetourt County men that became part of the 7th Virginia Regiment of the Continental Army commanded by Fincastle resident, Captain Thomas Posey. The mustering-in of the company by Captain Posey took place on March 20, 1776 in Fincastle. This event will feature members of the Fincastle/Montgomery County Militia demonstrating what life was like for a soldier in the Continental Army during the American War of Independence. Also on display will be a full size four pound artillery piece that was of the type used during the war. The militia will demonstrate musket firing and the artillery will demonstrate how a typical cannon was manned and fired in battle. The firing demonstrations will take place at various times during the day. The event will be held from 10 am-4pm. The Fincastle/Montgomery County Militia is composed of living history interpreters who portray both military and civilian roles during the time of the American Revolution. All clothing and equipment used by the interpreters has been thoroughly researched and documented to have been used by soldiers and militia from this area.

Cannon demonstration:10 am, 11 am, 1pm, 2pmFrom Calomel to COVID : Healthcare in Botetourt CountyMarch 1 – June 30, 2021
Visit the Botetourt County Historical Museum to view our new exhibit on changing trends in health care. Discover some of the people that have contributed to our community in the past.
Botetourt’s earliest known surgical instrument is on display, and vintage medicine bottles represent pharmaceutical treatments (not all of which were good for you!) Pandemics are part of our history; from yellow fever and smallpox in the days of Washington, Wytheville’s polio outbreak in 1950, and the arrival of COVID-19 in 2020. Health careers continue to respond to the challenge.
The Museum is open from 10 AM – 2 PMMonday through SaturdayWe observe COVID recommendations