STAFFORD -- (Press Release) During Preservation Month, Stafford’s Historical Commission recognizes the men and women who research and preserve the county’s history. The group for this year was to be honored at the May 21 Board of Supervisors meeting, following a special reception at 6 p.m. in Conference Room ABC of the George L. Gordon, Jr. Government Center, 1300 Courthouse Road, Stafford (22554).
“Our lives in Stafford County are so much richer because individuals take upon the mission of telling our story,” said Anita Dodd, Chairman of the Stafford County Historical Commission. “It’s important to take the time to highlight their accomplishments on our behalf. We are supremely grateful.”
The Historical Commission established the Historical Preservation Awards in 2005 to recognize individuals, groups, organizations and businesses for their contributions to the preservation of Stafford County’s history. The honorees for 2018 include Beate Jensen, John and Cathy Harris, Sherry Cooper, Will Shelton, Frank White, and Norman Schools. More information about their contributions is provided below.
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