Clarke County Historical Assn

What Clarke County Historical Assn does

The Clarke County Historical Association (CCHA) is a 501c3 nonprofit founded in 1939 and headquartered in Berryville, Virginia, with a 9-person staff. Its mission is to preserve Clarke County's historical resources and records and to foster their use, understanding, and enjoyment through stewardship and education. CCHA operates three principal physical assets: the Clarke History Museum (32 East Main Street, Berryville, permanent displays opened November 19, 2009), the Burwell-Morgan Mill (Millwood, VA — a National Register Historical Landmark and one of the oldest operational grist mills in the country), and the History Center & Archives (research library with digitized Clarke Courier records through 2007 and Re:Discovery Online searchable database).

The organization serves a diverse stakeholder base including local Clarke County residents, members and donors, regional art patrons attending Art at the Mill (a semi-annual showcase of ~300 artists and 1,000+ pieces at the mill), genealogical and academic researchers, and Clarke County High School seniors eligible for the $5,000 Sarah P. Trumbower Memorial Art Scholarship. CCHA generates revenue through seven streams: individual/family/business membership dues ($25/$50/$100 annually), 35% commissions on Art at the Mill sales, tax-deductible donations including the $5,000 Legacy Stone Campaign, mill product sales (freshly ground flour, corn meal, grits) at the mill, Locke Store, and area farm markets, mill and museum admissions, and fee-based archive research services ($20/hour after first free hour, $50 flat for house histories).

CCHA's go-to-market is community-driven and event-led, anchored by programming such as Art at the Mill, Colonial Kids Day (with Sons of the American Revolution reenactors), Heritage Day, Ghost Tours, Great Wheel Gatherings (Saturday fiber arts demonstrations), wine tastings, and a VA250 Commemorative Partnership for Virginia's 2026 American Revolution 250th anniversary. Marketing channels span the website, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, an email newsletter, the annual Proceedings journal, and regional tourism partnerships with Clarke County Tourism and the Shenandoah Valley regional chamber. Board governance includes President Jon Campbell, VP G. Philip Hughes, Treasurer Joel Wilson, and Secretary Sandra Freedman, with Executive Director Nathan Stalvey managing operations.

Name

Clarke County Historical Assn

Legal name

Clarke County Historical Association

Website

https://clarkehistory.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1939

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Clarke County Historical Association is a 501c3 nonprofit founded in 1939 that preserves Clarke County, Virginia history through the Clarke History Museum, the Burwell-Morgan Mill (a National Register Landmark), and the History Center & Archives, serving local residents, regional art patrons, researchers, and students via memberships, donations, and events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Historical Preservation Services

NAICS

Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712), Museums (71211), Historical Sites (712120)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAHAA

Museums & Heritage Sites (History, Science, Specialty)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Arts, Culture & Heritage Nonprofits

SECONDARYTHAJADAI

Cultural Heritage Institutions (Archives, Historic Houses, Monuments Foundations)

Travel & Hospitality/Tours, Attractions & Experiences/Museums, Galleries & Cultural Institutions

SECONDARYBPAGAHAE

Historic Preservation & Landmarks Conservation

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Arts, Culture & Heritage Nonprofits

Keywords

• Historical preservation services
• Museum operations
• Archival research
• Heritage education
• Community history

Headquarters

HQ city

Berryville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees providing access to quarterly newsletter, annual Proceedings publication, free museum/mill admission, 10% discount on publications, free archive research access, and invitations to special events.
2. Art at the Mill Commission: Primary fundraiser featuring ~300 artists and 1000+ pieces of art. CCHA retains 35% commission on all sales, with artists receiving 65%. Proceeds support mill and museum operations, special programming, and the Sarah P. Trumbower Memorial Scholarship.
3. Donations and Sponsorships: Tax-deductible contributions including Annual Giving for operations, Burwell-Morgan Mill Sponsorship for mill maintenance, and Legacy Stone Campaign ($5,000 pledge for permanent plaque at mill).
4. Product Sales: Sale of freshly ground flour, corn meal, and grits at the mill, Locke Store, and area farm markets. Products made from whole grains without preservatives.
5. Mill and Museum Admissions: Admission fees for Great Wheel Gatherings and special events at the Burwell-Morgan Mill and museum locations.
6. Archive Research Services: Fee-based research services including staff research ($20/hour after first free hour), historic house histories ($50 flat fee), photocopying ($1/page), and digital imaging ($10/image).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The Clarke County Historical Association operates the Clarke History Museum in Berryville, VA and the historic Burwell-Morgan Mill (a National Register Historical Landmark grist mill) in Millwood, VA, preserving Clarke County history. The organization runs the History Center & Archives, hosts the semi-annual Art at the Mill gallery exhibition featuring 300+ artists and 1,000+ pieces of original art, and delivers educational programs including Colonial Kids Day, Heritage Day, Ghost Tours, and Great Wheel Gatherings. Revenue is generated through memberships, donations, admissions, archive research fees, art commissions, and sale of mill-ground flour, corn meal, and grits.

Product overview

The Clarke County Historical Association operates as a unified set of historical preservation and educational services rather than a traditional product platform. The core offerings include the Clarke History Museum (permanent exhibit space), the History Center & Archives (research library and digitized records), the Burwell-Morgan Mill (operational 18th-century grist mill with demonstrations), and Art at the Mill (semi-annual art gallery events). These are complemented by membership programs, educational events (Colonial Kids Day, Heritage Day), the Great Wheel Gatherings fiber arts program, and the Sarah P. Trumbower Memorial Art Scholarship for local students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Clarke History Museum
• Burwell-Morgan Mill
• History Center & Archives

Quantifiable outcome

• 35% commission on Art at the Mill sales supports operations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VA250 - Virginia American Revolution 250 CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCHA is a Commemorative Partner of VA250, the Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission. This partnership supports programs celebrating Virginia's role in America's founding, including Colonial Kids Day featuring Daniel Morgan's Beeline March reenactment.
• Re:Discovery OnlinecoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline archive database hosting partner. Provides searchable access to detailed document descriptions and thousands of photographs from CCHA's collection.
• Titos Handmade VodkaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsored the 2026 Art at the Mill event.
• Sons of the American RevolutioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistorical reenactment organization that presents programs at Colonial Kids Day and Daniel Morgan's Beeline March events, providing educational content about Revolutionary War history.
• Locke StorecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMill products (flour, corn meal, grits) sold at Locke Modern Country Store. Co-hosts 'Pouring the Past' wine tasting events with CCHA. Restaurant across from mill for visitor amenities.
• Piedmont Environmental CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for sourcing local blue corn for mill grinding demonstrations.
• Chilly Hollow BrewingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSource of locally grown barley for specialty historic beer brewed from mill-ground grain, available on tap at the end of August.
• Handley Regional Library - Stewart Bell Jr. ArchivesminorOthersReferral partner for researchers. Prior to 1836, Clarke County was part of Frederick County, so many historical records are available at this Winchester, VA repository.
• Winchester-Frederick County Historical SocietyminorOthersReferral partner for researchers seeking additional local history resources.
• Local FarmsminorOthersMultiple local farms supply grains for mill grinding demonstrations including Harmony Knoll Farm (Winchester, VA), H.R. Wentzel Sons (Landisburg, PA), Red Hill Farms (Pitman, PA), and others. Source of buckwheat, corn, wheat, and barley.
• Various Local Historic OrganizationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMore than half a dozen local historic organizations participate in Colonial Kids Day events, providing colonial re-enactments, blacksmithing demonstrations, and educational programming.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Stratford Hall: Large historic house museum and Lee family birthplace in Westmoreland County, VA. Operates a 1,900-acre historic site with museum, archives, gardens, and education programming at significantly larger scale, but comparable in mission (preserving VA heritage) and VA250 partner positioning.
• Mount Vernon: George Washington's estate in Fairfax County, VA. A fellow VA250 Commemorative Partner and far larger historic-site operator with related mission (American history preservation, education, tours) but functioning at scale orders of magnitude above CCHA — relevant for benchmarking, not direct competition.

Direct peers

• Jefferson County Historical Society (WV): County-level historical society in West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle operating the Charles Washington Hall and related archives. Highly comparable size and operational model to CCHA, with the same mix of museum, archives, and member-driven community programming.
• Heritage Frederick (Heritage Frederick County): Adjacent county historical organization headquartered in Frederick County, MD. Comparable small-staff nonprofit operating historic-site programming and archival research services for a similarly rural Mid-Atlantic county market.
• Museum of the Shenandoah Valley: A regional museum in Winchester, VA focused on Shenandoah Valley history, gardens, and decorative arts. Closest geographic and thematic peer to CCHA, operating a similar blend of museum, archives, and historic-site visitation in the same VA250 catchment.
• Winchester-Frederick County Historical Society: County-level historical society operating the Old Court House Civil War Museum and Abrams Creek Wetlands Preserve in Winchester, VA. Already a CCHA referral partner, it is structurally identical: 501c3, member-supported, with museum and archives serving a county-scale community.
• Warren Heritage Society: Front Royal, VA based historical society operating a research library and heritage programming in a comparable rural Shenandoah Valley county. Structurally analogous: small staff, member-supported, focused on local history preservation and education.
• Page County Heritage Association: Page County, VA historical preservation organization operating a local museum, archives, and lecture programming. Similar small-staff, county-bound nonprofit serving a Shenandoah Valley community directly comparable to CCHA's market.

Regional players

• Belle Grove Plantation: National Historic Landmark plantation in Middletown, VA, roughly 25 miles from CCHA. Operates as a heritage site with events, tours, and educational programming in the same Shenandoah Valley cultural tourism market, competing for similar visitor dollars and donor funding.
• Loudoun Heritage Council: Heritage preservation nonprofit in Loudoun County, VA operating heritage awards, archival support, and historic-site advocacy. Comparable in operating model (501c3, small staff, member-supported) and Northern-VA cultural-heritage positioning, though focused less on a single flagship site.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCElrCUjDbX8nnDJlLb2ukEQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/ClarkeHistory
• Instagraminstagram.com/clarke_history
• TikToktiktok.com/@burwellmorganmill
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/clarke-county-historical-assn

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Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

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