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Port Republic Museum Shop

The Museum offers various publications and souvenirs in its shop to raise funds for the continued preservation of Port Republic artifacts.

Available Items:

Apron: Sturdy cotton canvas for men or women. Authentic reproduction of a Port Republic mill sack in red, blue, and black on a natural cotton canvas. $18 (+ $4 postage.)

Cookbook: Port Republic Community Receipts: Culinary Arts Along the Shenandoah River. 20th Anniversary reprint. Combines recipes with historic vignettes. $10 (+$4 postage)

Stonewall Jackson Prayer Tree Pen

Photo by Danielle Torisky for SPRP

Inscription Insert in Pen Box  
"This pen is made from wood trimmings from the white oak tree known as the “Jackson Prayer Tree” which stands near Mount Meridian, Virginia.  “Stonewall” Jackson held Sunday worship service under this tree on June 14 and 15, 1862.  The scene is depicted in the engraving, “Prayer in ‘Stonewall’ Jackson’s Camp,” by J.C. Buttre.  Prayer Tree pens commissioned by Port Republic Museum, 2007."

Many in the Shenandoah Valley have heard of the white oak tree known as “Jackson’s Prayer Tree” which still stands near Mount Meridian.  It is estimated to be anywhere from 275 to 300 years old – and is considered one of 36 most historic trees in the United States, according to the U.S. Forestry Department.

On the weekend after the battle of Port Republic, troops under General “Stonewall” Jackson, a deeply religious man, were encamped nearby.  His Sunday worship service was held under this tree on June 15, 1862.  The scene is depicted in the engraving, “Prayer in ‘Stonewall’ Jackson’s Camp” by J.C. Buttre.

Wood was collected recently during a trimming to promote the health of the tree.  Some of it has been set aside to make into ball point pens which are shown in the photo below.  These pens will be sold for $25 each and may be pre-ordered by signing up on the sheet provided here.

 BOOKS:

  • Shenandoah Wonder & Light, Ian J Plant $10
  • The Shenandoah River Atlas, Published by The Friends of Shenandoah River $20
  • Port Republic: The History of a Shenandoah River Town, George E. May,
    edited by SPRP $25
  • Port Republic Receipts: Culinary Arts Along the Shenandoah River, SPRP $10
  • The Burning (Sheridan in the Shenandoah Valley), John Heatwole $60 (limited copies) 
  • Conquering the Valley (Stonewall Jackson at Port Republic and Cross Keys),
    Robert Krick $30
  • Touring the Shenandoah Valley Backroads, Andrea Sutcliffe $17

OVERLAY BATTLE MAPS:

  • Cross Keys OR Port Republic Each set: $8
  • CD: Music from the Shenandoah to the Shannon (dulcimer), Phyllis Gaskins $15

PRINTS:

  • The Charge of the First Maryland Regiment at The Death Of Ashby-Limited edition $50
  • A variety of prints by local artist, Danette Zirkle $15-$35

OTHER:

  • Apron copied from Port Republic Milling Company $18
  • Three Days in June (driving tour guide of Civil War Port Republic) $3.50
  • Port Republic Village (historic walking tour guide) $1.00
  • Tee-Shirt, long sleeve (Turner Ashby) call for pricing
  • Note Cards (set of 8), drawings of local sites by Paul Souder $3
  • Tote Bag (Scene of sheep in Riverside Graveyard) $10
  • Stonewall Jackson Prayer Tree Pen $25
  • CD - Shenandoah Shunpiking Civil War History and More on the Back Roads of Rockingham & Augusta Counties $20

If you wish to order any of these items by mail, be sure to add "adequate postage" to your order and send your check to:
SPRP, Inc.
P.O. Box 82
Port Republic, Virginia 24471-0082


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