Clarke County Historical Association
If you are a history buff or researching historic documents, visit the Clarke County Historical Association (CCHA) located in the Coiner House at 32 East Main Street in downtown Berryville. Learn all about the history of Clarke County. The Historical Association Center contains archives, historical collections, a library, educational resources, and a small museum of artifacts.
Researchers can search the online database or make an appointment to discover more of the archives and libraries. Melanie Garvey can assist with research requests with a 3 day notice, she can be reached at archives@clarkehistory.org or by calling 540-955-2600.
MUSEUM HOURS: Tuesday – Friday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Saturdays by appointment only
CCHA also owns and operates the Burwell-Morgan Mill, a fully operational authentic 18th century grist mill located in nearby Millwood, Virginia. Volunteer millers grind a variety of grains as well as give tours and demonstrations of this historic site every Saturday from May through November. (The mill is closed during the winter from Thanksgiving through April 30).
CCHA hosts events such as the Art at the Mill (May & September), Colonial Kids Day (July), Hungry for History-The Slave Dwelling Project (August), Great Wheel Spinning Classes (June), Colonial Whiskey tastings (October) and Heritage Days (November) at the Burwell Morgan Mill. CCHA also hosts Haunted Historic Berryville, a historic ghost tales tour in October in downtown Berryville.
