Winchester, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Peggy Wolfe McKee, Mary Bruce Glaize, Martha Wolfe

[Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum Founders]

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 28, 2020

1. Peggy Wolfe McKee, Mary Bruce Glaize, Martha Wolfe Marker

Inscription. In 1994, Peggy, Mary Bruce, and Martha dreamed of establishing a children's science museum in Winchester. Sparking creativity and igniting curiosity was their vision. Two years later, on April 20, 1996, their perseverance and dedication resulted in the Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum. Thousands came and thousands more will follow, encountering informal education at its best, thanks to these intrepid women.

Erected by The Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Science & Medicine • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is April 20, 1996.

Location. 39° 10.934′ N, 78° 10.041′ W. Marker is in Winchester, Virginia. It is on West Cork Street (U.S. 50) just west of South Indian Alley, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 19 West Cork Street, Winchester VA 22601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it

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is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: James R. Wilkins, Sr. (a few steps from this marker); George Washington (within shouting distance of this marker); Cannon Used by George Washington (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington Becomes a Burgess for Frederick County (within shouting distance of this marker); Braddock Cannon (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington’s Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Photos of Old Town Winchester (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hill's Keep (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winchester.

The Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 28, 2020

2. The Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum

The marker is to the right of the door.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 28, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 607 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 28, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.