We are very lucky to have a couple copies of The National Geographic Magazine, published in July, 1949, in which there is an article titled Appalachian Valley Pilgrimage.

The article, about 30 pages long, features the Shenandoah Valley, and actually has a photograph of Roy’s Grandmother in it.

Now, 60 years later, so much about the Shenandoah Valley has changed, and a lot has stayed the same.

I think now, on the 60th anniversary of the article, is a perfect time to revisit Shenandoah Valley life.

This is continued from 2 previous posts.

The beginning of the article:

Cover through Page 2

Pages 3 through 7

To Be Continued. . .