Books
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FAMILY HISTORIES	We are pleased to announce the arrival of the Bland County Historical Society's long anticipated new book, FAMILY HISTORIES OF BLAND COUNTY VIRGINIA. The 632-page, hard-bound book contains 124 Bland County family histories that were submitted by the public and includes many photographs and a complete index containing over 8500 names.	This book sells for $35.00 each at the BCHS office
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HISTORY OF BLAND COUNTY	Book published by the Bland County Centennial Corporation in 1992. Features 458 pages of Bland County history, including many photographs, and includes an index. This book sells for $25.00 each at the BCHS office, or can be shipped for $33.00 each.	Sold Out!
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	A HISTORY OF MECHANICSBURG, BLAND COUNTY, VIRGINIA, by Robert Hoge Hetherington, 2019, 185 pages, 8.5" x 11".  This is a very detailed book of the history of Mechanicsburg (Bland County, Virginia), including the many families who resided there. Indexed by surname.	This book sells for $25 at the BCHS office. Shipping is $5.00
Images of America	IMAGES OF AMERICA, BLAND COUNTY, by William R. “Bill” Archer, 2011, 127 pages. The book contains hundreds of  black and white photos of people, places, and events in Bland County’s history.	This book sells for $25 at the BCHS office. Shipping is $5.00
	BLAND COUNTY VA’S FALLEN HEROES   This book was prepared by BCHS in 2017 about Bland County’s Fallen Heroes.  These heroes include men who died while wearing our nation’s uniform during the conflicts from World War I through the Gulf Wars. We have collected the names from several lists: the Library of Virginia, the History of Bland County, and the National Archives. Members have compiled research and photographs of these brave men.  194 pages.   See more about Bland's Fallen Heroes on the War Memorial Project View the online version	This book sells for $35.00 at the BCHS office. Shipping is $5.00
	"Mark Hager Short Stories" Collected by Ann Hardy Beardshall & Mark Hager III Mark Hager (1889-1960) was a native of Bland County and a prolific short story writer. In her preface Ann notes that "Mark Hager wrote over 250 short stories that appeared in a wide range of publications including Collier's, Progressive Farmer, Household, The American Legion Magazine, and Woman's Day." Many of his stories were also published in short story collections. See more details on the book	This book sells for $40.00 at the BCHS office. Shipping is $5.00
	Sharon Presbyterian and Lutheran Church Records, Ceres Virginia, compiled by Mary B. Kegley in October 2017. The book has 103 pages with pictures of both churches, one of them in color on the cover. See details	This book sells for $18.00 at the BCHS office. Shipping is $5.00
	Book on The Mysterious Wesendoncks August Wesendonck was a prominent Bland County resident who played an important role in the formation of the county, and in support for the civil war from this area. 8.5" x 11", 270+ pp. The Society plans to publish more booklets in this Bland County Historical Glimpses series, which will feature historic events in Bland County, Virginia.	This book sells for $25.00 at the BCHS office. Shipping is $5.00
	Book on The Lynching of Ivy Jackson 8.5" x 11", 32 pp. The Society plans to publish more booklets in this Bland County Historical Glimpses series, which will feature historic events in Bland County, Virginia.	This book sells for $10.00 at the BCHS office. Shipping is $5.00
	This book provides a history of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and the CCC Camp at Bastian. It covers the history of the CCC, how the camps were set up, how they operated, and what they accomplished during the 9 years in Bastian. Special attention was given to describe Bastian's Camp Cherokee. There is also a description of the work projects completed in Bland County during those years. The book has 120 pages, 4 pages of local pictures, and a pull-out centerfold. See more details.	This book sells for $20.00 at the BCHS office. Shipping is $5.00
	This book provides a history of Sharon College in Ceres	This book sells for $15.00 at the BCHS office. Shipping is $5.00
	John Harvey and Minnie Catherine Wright Miller with their oldest child Edgar Lorenzo Miller (standing center), David Stafford (center sitting, who was the father of Dr. David Miller II), and their sister, Stella (sitting in her mother's lap). Photo taken about 1899. The book is a 10 ½ x 8 ½ soft cover volume, containing 164 pages of Miller family history, including: black & white and color photographs, copies of land grants, letters, Confederate records, marriage certificates, land deeds, maps, etc.	This book sells for $25.00 at the BCHS office. Shipping is $5.00
	Life Along Walker Creek, A Story About Sarah Jane Mustard Byrnes During the Year 1862-1865 by Robert Hetherington. This historical novel has just been published, and is available exclusively at the Society gift shop. Sarah Jane Mustard Byrnes was the great-great grandmother of Bob Hetherington. Sarah’s life was greatly impacted by the Civil War, and her life story represented countless others, regardless of their side in the conflict. This soft cover book, containing 134 pages, is dedicated to the memory of Hetherington’s wife, Judith “Judy” Lynn Shoulars Hetherington (1947-2010), with whom he shared forty-one great years of marriage. This book is a “must read” for folks living throughout our wonderful county, and beyond.  See More.	The book  sells for $20.00 each at the BCHS office. Shipping is $5.00 each