Archives Department of
Collections and Cultural Resources:
For the past 9 years, the Blue Ridge Center has served as a
facility for intensive scientific, social and historical research. Slowly, collections of objects, namely
archaeological artifacts and reports, have accumulated over the years; and now
the Blue Ridge Center has the capability to preserve and use these collections
for interpretation and education.
Therefore, the BRCES Department of Collections (under
Cultural Studies Program) serves to collect, preserve and make cultural
resources – unique to the Blue Ridge Center and Loudoun Valley – available for
education, interpretation and further research. Cultural resources include collections of artifacts,
publications (books, articles, academic papers, etc.), photographs, natural
specimens and any object(s) that contributes to the cultural and historical
record.
Scope of Collections:
The Blue Ridge Center for Environmental Stewardship
maintains a collection of over 3,000 artifacts, including Native American lithics,
Civil War artifacts, multiple historical structures, glass, pottery and other
assorted materials dating from the late 18th century to the present.
Recent additions to our collection include artifacts from Millsaps
College Archaeological Program, artifacts from Chris Fennel’s excavation at the
Demory Cabin, and a possible Confederate Texas saddle as a gift from the
Lovettsville Historical Society.
All artifacts are separated into small collections, named according to
their origin, as follows:
Barney’s
Cabin Collection
Demory
Wortman House Collection
Blue
Ridge Center Surface and Miscellaneous Collection
Derry
House/Stone House Collection
Millsaps
College Archaeological Research Program