Wise County (Virginia) Historical Society

WWII Commemorative Calendar (1995). Photos and daily events of WWII. A Keepsake. Truly a collector's item.

Free with $25.00 order or 2 for $5.00 plus $2.50 postage

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Wise County Calendar of Events (1996)
In recognition of Wise County Courthouse Centennial (18861996). Pictures of early towns and Communities. A Keepsake.

Free with a 25.00 order or 2 for $5.00 plus $2.50 postage

New Calendar by Wise County Historical Society 150 years in Wise County, Virginia 1856-2006

150th year of Wise County in 2006

Each page has pictures of People, Places and Events
You can buy them at the Historical Society Office at Wise Courthouse $5.00 plus postage if mailed

Between Brothers

Civil War in Wise and Dickenson County
Compiled and edited by Rhonda Robertson and Lillian Gobble
490 pages - 1, 263 Veterans - 219 Photos

$35.00 + Postage

A Collector's Item. This book is a wonderful tribute to our World War II Veterans. This is not only a record of our military veterans, but is a book of the history of that terrible war, as well as family history. For anyone researching families in Wise County and some in Dickenson County, this is a good source of information. Very interesting and intriguing stories as told by the veterans themselves and their families. Some of the sources used: Discharges, and stories submitted by the veterans and their families. This book was submitted to Tom Brokaw of NBC news during his series of broadcasts of WWII Veterans. It has been placed in the Library of Congress and the Virginia State Library, among others. 6000 Individuals, 3,000 Photos, 9 1/2 x 12 .00, 929 pages, hardcover, $20.00, postage paid. $10.00 plus tax at the office if picked up. (See chart for postage and order blank.)

This beautiful book brings back the nostalgic days of Apple growing in Wise County, the people who owned Apple orchards and worked in them or the visitors who passed by and smelled the fragrant blossoms. Beautifully illustrated, 214 pages, hardback. stories, recipes, data, gorgeous dust jacket showing apple blossoms from one of Wise County's Orchards. As one book reviewer exclaims, "So real you can smell the blossoms!" $20.00 plus postage. (See Postal chart and order blank)

If you liked The Heritage of Wise County and The City of Norton, Volume I, You will LOVE Volume II. More History, more photos, more folklore, full of surprises! This book is a MUST for Wise County researchers, or if you have ties with Wise County whatsoever. It will intrigue you with its many stories of Wise County's early days, its towns, communities and people who made it all happen. 1133 pages, $65.00 plus $7.00 postage

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