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Bringing Fluvanna Home: Landscape, Legacy, and Native Plants for Your Garden
Discover how the natural beauty of Fluvanna—from the Vly to the lakeshore—can inspire your own yard or garden. This article explores the area’s ecological history, native plants, and new efforts to connect people with the landscape, offering practical ideas for bringing Fluvanna’s environment into your everyday spaces.

R.R. Keefer
Jun 204 min read


Welcoming New Board Members: Kara Bemis and Ben Lear
From England to South Korea to Fluvanna, Ben Lear and Kara Bemis have followed a shared path shaped by history, travel, and community. Learn how their journey led them to the Historical Society and to their new roles on the FCHS Board.

R.R. Keefer
Jun 83 min read


Horsing Around: Recapping the Recent Wagon Rides and Fluvanna's Third Annual Equestrian-Themed Event
Relive the Fluvanna Historical Society's third annual "horse-themed" event, see our shared photo album and do your part to preserve history.

R.R. Keefer
Jun 20, 20245 min read


The Fluvanna Historical Society Marches in Annual Memorial Day Parade
FCHS honored heroes and heritage with joy and doughnuts at the Memorial Day parade, despite rain's threat. Find out more and get your donuts

R.R. Keefer
Jun 1, 20243 min read


Rooted in Water: A Native Plants Talk & Tour
How native plants and buffers zones can help preserve the beauty and health of Chautauqua Lake for generations to come!

R.R. Keefer
May 17, 20243 min read


Trot Back in Time: Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides
Fluvanna Community Historical Society offers this third annual equestrian event, reliving history and centered this year at the War Vets.

R.R. Keefer
May 11, 20244 min read


Shadows Across Time
Uncover the History of Solar Eclipses & Prepare for this Once in a Lifetime Event Taking Place April 8th, 2024! The celestial bodies have always fascinated humankind. Among the many astronomical phenomena, the one that has always stood out as a spectacle is the solar eclipse. This event has not only interested astronomers but even lay people. The upcoming total solar eclipse, a once in a lifetime event, is creating a buzz across North America. To make this event more enlighte

R.R. Keefer
Mar 22, 20249 min read


'Donut' Worry, We're Honoring "Doughnut Dollies" This Memorial Day and You Can Too!
We're honoring "doughnut dollies" this Memorial Day and you can too! Learn about these brave women, doughboys and National Donut Day.
dakeefer
May 29, 20236 min read


Love Lifted Me!!!
FCHS replaced the roof on Fluvanna's historic Meeting House on 11/4/2022, raising the funds needed in record time and plan for what's next.

R.R. Keefer
Nov 4, 20225 min read


Josh Allen Donates Autographed Jerseys to Help Support our Community
Josh Allen, the Buffalo Bills star quarterback, donates autographed jersey to donors who will contribute to the Fluvanna Historical Society.

R.R. Keefer
Jul 7, 20223 min read


The Buffalo Bills, Sabres and the Fluvanna Historical Society 'Team-Up' to Help our Community
WNY's favorite professional football and hockey teams pledge to promote the Historical Society by matching donations made to FCHS, 7/14-7/16

R.R. Keefer
Jun 27, 20223 min read


'Donut' Forget the Delicious History of National Doughnut Day
Patriotism, Doughboys, Doughnuts Dollies and National Doughnut Day ... What's the Connection? While celebrating Memorial Day 2022, we trust that many Americans will be reflecting with gratitude on the sacrifices that so many have made throughout history that has resulted in the freedoms and abundant lifestyles that we enjoy today. Fluvanna Community Historical Society will be amongst those who will be remembering, honoring, and celebrating the historical events and people wh
dakeefer
May 22, 20225 min read


Military Veterans, Burials & the Fluvanna Cemetery Project
We’re researching the lives, service and (if no longer with us) the gravesites of veterans from Fluvanna or buried in the Fluvanna Cemetery.

R.R. Keefer
Jan 20, 20223 min read


Upcoming Event: Horse and Cutter Rides, Valentine's Weekend - 2022
Get ready for sleigh rides! FCHS and NEIGH Inc. will be offering horse and cutter (i.e., sleigh) rides starting Valentine's (2022).

R.R. Keefer
Dec 26, 20212 min read
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