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A Message From Our President... Dear Fellow Members, It is a great honor to be named president of The Bath Country Historical Society because I truly love this place called home. I quite remember the first President of our society, Lester Dalton, because in addition to being the Country’s Extension Agent, he was our good-humored energetic 4-H leader who made a lasting impression on the creative spirits of the youth of Bath Country. Our organization owes great thanks to each of you for your generosity and for being the guardians of history for Bath County. I feel that when we celebrate history we celebrate the ingenuity, fortitude, humor and wisdom of our forefathers. I believe that history is indeed a living thing that helps us move beyond ourselves to generate respect, reverence and even glee. That may be why millions of American Baby Boomers are now studying family history and making pilgrimages to visit the sites of their ancestors. And we are no exception to the trend. That is why it is time to reorganize and catalogue our archives and to call for families to share their genealogy with us by sending their family research to our museum. Since the beginning, Bath County has enjoyed a combination of full-and part-time residents, and a constant flow of visitors who share in our historical past, present and future. Our rich combination of natural resources, protected space and love for work, recreation and creativity makes it a particular joy to share the heritage here in Bath! Our winter hours, through April, are Friday and Saturday from 10:00 to 4:00, or by appointment. Our Executive Director, Keene Byrd, will be happy to help you or answer any questions; contact him at (540) 839-2543 or bathcountyhistory@tds.net. With appreciation, Nell Carpenter Hours Please call the society to check available hours during the winter season. Our number is 540-839-2543. Our Winter Hours are: Friday & Saturday, 10 AM to 4 PM.

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