Celebrate Virginia Archives Month at the Shenandoah Valley Archives Fair! 

Whether you are interested in local history and genealogy, looking for research materials and archival resources, or exploring career and internship opportunities, this event is for you.  You'll be able to visit booths hosted by archives and cultural heritage organizations from across the Shenandoah Valley, meet archives professionals, and learn how you can access and interact with unique local collections. 

Founded in 2019, this is an annual event that rotates among host institutions throughout the Valley as part of Virginia Archives Month. 

2026 Host
Digital Scholarship and Distinctive Collections at James Madison University Libraries 

Location
JMU's Carrier Library, Ground Floor. Enter Carrier's Jones Wing Entrance, which faces Grace Street and the Student Success Center.

Parking
All are welcome at this event! View information about parking near JMU Libraries locations.

Participating Archives

• Augusta County Historical Society
• Bridgewater College 
• Eastern Mennonite University 
• Handley Regional Library: Stewart Bell Jr. Archives 
• James Madison University: Digital Scholarship and Distinctive Collections 
• Library of Virginia 
• Massanutten Regional Library 
• Rockingham County Circuit Court 
• Rocktown History
• Shenandoah County Library: Truban Archives 
• Shepherd University: Archives at the Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education 
• Thomas Balch Library 
• Warren Heritage Society 
• Washington and Lee University 

Registration
Registration is encouraged but not required. We hope to see you at the Shenandoah Valley Archives Fair!

Questions?
Please contact dsdc@jmu.edu.