The current exhibit “Postcards and Broadsides” is a display of 19th and 20th century ephemera. The objects come from the museum’s collection, and loans from local citizens. The exhibit starts by explaining the development of the postcard from its beginnings in the 19th century through the Golden Years of the early 20th century to the modern polychrome postcards of today. It goes on to show the varieties of postcards and broadsides in different displays, and points out the social importance of these artifacts. The exhibit will be open through December 2003.

Above, a early nineteenth century postcard of downtown Harrisonburg. At left, a postcard features the Old Mossy Creek Mill.

At right, a collection of local broadsides.

Contact our Collections Manager at museum@shentel.net.