July 10, 2011
ShareStudio City, California Today marks 88 years that Nelson’s native son, Earl Hamner has been on this earth. Ironically it’s the wedding anniversary of Tommy & Yvette Stafford too! A great day! Earl Hamner, Jr. was born on July 10, 1923 in Schuyler, Virginia. Earl is best known for creating the long running series, The [...]
November 6, 2009
ShareAfton Nelson County, Virginia Earl Hamner, Jr. best known as the creator of The Waltons television series on CBS returned home last night to his native Nelson County. Hamner was born on July 10, 1923 in Schuyler, Virginia. Earl turned 86 this past July. The Waltons was based loosely on his childhood experiences growing up [...]
October 21, 2009
ShareAfton Nelson County, Virginia Reception and Reading with Earl Hamner at the Hamner Theater Thursday, Nov. 5 from 6:00 p.m. The Hamner Theater is hosting an evening with renowned author (and Nelson County native) Earl Hamner on Thursday, November 5th. There will be a reception and book-signing from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. At 7:30p.m., Earl Hamner [...]
July 30, 2009
Share Don’t miss the Schuyler Community Farmer’s Market this Saturday from 9-12. Live music, free coffee, locally grown veggies, baked goods and crafts. Event Date: Saturday 1st of August 2009 09:00 AM Location/Address: 6484 Rockfish River Rd Schuyler, VA 22969 Contact Telephone Please call 434 831-2528 for more information This post was submitted by Erika [...]
July 17, 2009
Share The Schuyler Community Farmer’s Market now has a new time! Join us from 9 AM- 12 noon for music, Trager Brother’s coffee, farm fresh veggies, local crafts and baked goods in the parking lot of the Schuyler Community Center on Rockfish River road every Saturday through October. New vendors welcome. Contact Buck Whitehurst at [...]
July 10, 2009
ShareSchuyler Nelson County, Virginia By Woody Greenberg Nelson County’s most famous native son, my friend Earl Hamner Jr., turns 86 on July 10, but there is plenty of the mischievous youngster in him. When I spoke to him recently by phone, and asked him what he was up to, he asked if I had been [...]
June 26, 2009
Share Where can you sip coffee with neighbors, pick up your weekend groceries from local farmers and shop for gifts for yourself and loved ones all while listening to great music? The Schuyler Community Farmer’s Market at Walton’s Mountain Museum in Schuyler. Every Saturday 8:30- 12:30. New vendors welcome. Event Date: Saturday 27th of June [...]
June 5, 2009
ShareStudio City, California Nelson County, Virginia “We Virginians are not known for modesty in describing the virtues of our commonwealth. We are tempted to use such descriptive phrases as most beautiful, most legendary, most historic, most hospitable, mother of the most presidents but most of the time good manners finally overtake us and we simply [...]
May 17, 2009
ShareVisit our new, growing market for great produce, arts & crafts, plants and wearable art. Bring your own mug for coffee, set a spell, & enjoy country & bluegrass tunes by Joe Damiano. Event Date: Saturday 23rd of May 2009 08:30 AM Location/Address: Walton’s Mtn. Museum, Schuyler Contact Telephone Please call 434-831-2825 for more information [...]
May 17, 2009
ShareCome on over for great produce, arts & crafts, baked goods, wearable art and plants. Bring your mug for coffee, sit and stay for a spell, and enjoy the old time music of the Rivanna River Chiggers. Event Date: Saturday 30th of May 2009 08:30 AM Location/Address: Walton’s Mtn. Museum, Schuyler Contact Telephone Please call [...]