“We have come to an end of an era”, said Bill Trout upon hearing the sad news of Minnie Lee McGehee’s passing. We are sad to announce the passing of VC&NS Lifetime Member, Mrs. Minnie Lee McGehee. Minnie Lee was a lifetime member of the VC&NS. She wrote many articles for The Tiller and wrote many books… Continue reading Minnie Lee May McGehee, Rest in Peace
Category: Fluvanna County
Palmyra Lock Cleanup a Success
On Saturday, November 12, 2016, a small band of canal enthusiasts armed with chain saws launched a post-dawn raid on the lock at Palmyra Mills, beside the Rivanna River. The goal was to catch up on tree removal and uncover partially buried portions of the lock. The VCNS has been doing cleanups at this lock… Continue reading Palmyra Lock Cleanup a Success
Rivanna History Day – March 26th, 2016
VC&NS Past President, Mr. Brian Coffield would like to invite everyone to come and see the wonderful exhibits for the Rivanna History Day at Pleasant Grove, in Fluvanna, County, Virginia. Click here to download full size flyer that you may print out copies of if you wish.