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is a private, nonprofit 501(c) 3 membership organization dedicated to promoting community pride, awareness and the preservation of the historic, architectural, and cultural heritage of Purcellville, Virginia.
Through advocacy initiatives, educational programs, architectural resources, and cultural events, the association's goal is to encourage the community to learn about and save the historic properties, streetscapes, landscapes and rich heritage of its townspeople that make it special. |
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HERITAGE DAY
IN THE PARK
SAT MAY 16, 2009
An old fashioned community fair with all the fixins! Join the fun on HERITAGE DAY IN THE PARK at historic Fireman's Field and the Purcellville Roller Rink. Kids games, educational activities, tours, horse-drawn carriage rides, live entertainment, local authors & artists, a farmers market, antique tractors and cars, films, pony rides ... and more! By sharing the colorful history of Purcellville we hope that, by feeling a connection to our past, there grows a sense of pride and the need to preserve what is historically significant.
PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING AT HDchair@ppa-va.org
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HISTORIC
WALKING TOUR
Discover the gems of our town! Local historian Rich Gillespie, Director of Education at Mosby Heritage Area Association, will guide Heritage Day fairgoers on May 16, pointing out historically significant structures, landscapes and streetscapes. See Heritage Day Schedule of Events for tour times and start locations.
Self-guided tour brochures are available at the train station on 21st Street (near Magnolia's), at Purcellville's town hall, library and online.
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ORAL HISTORY FILM
A special presentation The Stories Behind the Story of Purcellville: An Oral History made its debut during the town's centennial year 1908-2008. Produced by the PPA with townspeople sharing precious legacies, community traditions and intimate memories of our town over the last century, capturing information about Purcellville's past before it disappears. Order it today!
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