IN MEMORY OF SELF AND COMRADES - Thomas Wallace Colley's Recollections of Civil War Service in the 1st Virginia Cavalry, Edited by Michael K. Shaffer, Item: 419, Price: $47.00

1845 SKETCH OF OLD ABINGDON -  Copy of an 1845 pen and ink sketch of old Abingdon drawn by Henry Howe. On cream-colored 8 1/2 X 11 inch paper. Item: 340 Price: $1.00

ABINGDON -  A new book by Donna Akers in the Images of Modern America series. This collection of photographs and postcards is intended to allow residents and visitors to recall the decades from the 1950s to the 1980s with images of streetscapes, buildings, businesses, churches, schools, friends, and community leaders. Soft cover, 9 x 6", 95 pages, 2017 Item: 411 Price: $22.99

T-SHIRT WITH 80th ANNIVERSARY LOGO -  All cotton, mid weight, white unisex tee. Sizes S, M, XXXL (please specify on order form). Item: 342. Price: $12.35

MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE -  This Matrimonial Certificate has been digitally reproduced from a late 1800's Washington County family Bible. It is printed on matt finish 13x19 inch photo paper (so the names can be written in), and is suitable for framing. This would make a unique gift for a wedding, anniversary, or any special family occasion. The Certificate is not printed until ordered, and is sent by regular mail only. Item: 62. Price: $6.95

Civil War Adventure - Real History: More Stories of the War That Divided America by Chuck Dixon. Publisher: History Graphics Press. Illustrator: Gary Kwapisz. Paperback. Item: 314 Price: $14.95

The Industries and Resources of the City of Bristol-Goodson - Tennessee and Virginia. A Historical and Descriptive Review Including Sketches of Its Public Spirited Men and Enterprising Business Establishments. Empire Publishing Company, New York, 1885. Item: 417 Price: $10.00

Southwest Virginia Crossroads: An Almanac of Place Names and Places to See - Southwest Virginia Crossroads is a history and guide in 17 counties and four cities - from Blacksburg to Big Stone Gap. Journey along the Blue Ridge Parkway, the back roads, and the byways of this fabled region, where the mountains stand a mile high in the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. Discover 26 lakes and 50 waterfalls - with road directions, trail directions, boat launches, fishing tips, and local folklore. Discover where movies were filmed, how the legendary Devil's Bathtub took its name, and where you can find Frog Level, Haysi, and Goose Pimple Junction. The second edition of this critically-acclaimed local bestseller contains 39 maps and 158 photographs - including 20 photos that are new to this edition. Hear about the Hillsville courthouse shooting of 1912 and discover the Devil's Den. Look for The Cascades and the 200-foot-high waterfall at Bottom Creek Gorge Preserve. Learn the origins of the Bush Mill, Mabry Mill, Palmer Mill, Cowan Mill, and White's Mill. Subtitled "An Almanac of Place Names and Places to See," this 180-page encyclopedia of Southwest Virginia contains the place-name origins - and road-crossing locations of 750 places in the region, making it an invaluable tool for researchers and explorers.; By Joe Tennis; Publisher: ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform; 180 pages; Item: 015 Price: $29.95

Along Virginia's Route 58: True Tales From Beach to Bluegrass (History and Guide) - Route 58 stretches across all five hundred miles of Virginia, from the sandy shores of the Atlantic to the waterfalls and wild ponies of the Blue Ridge Highlands. Weird, quirky and intriguing legends and lore lie along this historic highway, including a UFO landing in South Hill, Virginia Beach's "witch duck" controversy of 1706 and Nat Turner's bloody insurrection in 1831. Country music icon Johnny Cash played his final shows at the world-famous Carter Fold. Civil War skirmishes touched towns. The "Wreck of the Old 97" happened in Danville, and haunting memories of a schoolhouse lost to a tornado remain in Rye Cove. Author Joe Tennis provides a guide to Route 58 with a trail of tales, accompanied by easy driving directions and vivid photography.; By Joe Tennis; Publisher: The History Press; 224 pages; Item: 046 Price: $19.99

Haunts of Virginia's Blue Ridge Highlands (Haunted America) - A Confederate soldier forever lost at Cumberland Gap. The wispy woman of Roanoke College. The spectral horse that runs the streets of Abingdon. These are just a few of the restless spirits of southwestern Virginia. Join local author Joe Tennis as he takes readers on both sides of the Blue Ridge to explore the ghostly tales of Appalachia and the Crooked Road. Peer over the rim of the New Castle Murder Hole, dive into the mysteries of Mountain Lake, and wander among the lost graves of Wise County to discover the haunted lore of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Highlands. This book bridges the Blue Ridge Parkway and follows the entire length of the Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail. It explores a couple dozen counties, with tales of towns called Fincastle and Saltville tucked away in Virginia’s scenic southwestern corner. Each chapter is based on a blend of folk legends, longtime traditions, historical research, and firsthand accounts—and the book also includes a bibliography, a map, and forty-five photographs.; By Joe Tennis; Publisher: ‎ The History Press; 115 pages; Item: 317 Price: $14.95

Marble and Other Ghost Tales of Tennessee and Virginia - In this collection of twenty-two ghost tales, author Joe Tennis explores the legends and lore of the Mountain Empire, from Big Stone Gap and Abingdon in Virginia to Johnson City and Kingsport in Tennessee. Discover the details of the Devil's Looking Glass, the friendly ghost of the Barter Theatre, plus mysteries on the campuses of Emory and Henry College, East Tennessee State University, and the University of Virginia's College at Wise.; By Joe Tennis; Publisher: ‎ Backyardbooks; 70 pages; Item: 393 Price: $6.99

The Ghostly Tales of Virginia's Blue Ridge Highlands (Spooky America) - Ghost stories from Virginia's Blue Ridge Highlands have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! The haunted history of the highlands comes to life--even when the main players are dead. Visit the Bolling Wilson Hotel in Wytheville to meet its charming elderly ghost. Or head to the Inn at Wise to play with the fun-loving boys whose spirits linger in the halls. Perhaps you'll spot the ghost horse in Abington as it gallops across the grounds of the Martha Washington Inn! Dive into this spooky chapter book for suspenseful tales of bumps in the night, paranormal investigations, and the unexplained; just be sure to keep the light on.; By Joe Tennis; Publisher: ‎ Arcadia Children's Books; 112 pages; Item: 423 Price: $12.99

Haunted Highlands: Ghosts and Legends of North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia - Does the devil climb stony stairs in North Carolina? Does a shadow man lurk outside Virginia's Major Graham Mansion? Does a ghostly bride wait on the banks of Tennessee's Holston River? Step inside an empty and eerie hospital called St. Albans. Meet the "Restless Soul" of Mayberry. And discover what's believed to be a ghostly boy throwing marbles in a college dormitory at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City. Haunted Highlands: Ghosts andLegends of North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia explores twenty-two strange stories of restaurants, theaters, and schools plus peaks called Stone Mountain, Roan Mountain, Brown Mountain, and Beech Mountain.; By Joe Tennis; Publisher: ‎ Independently published; 68 pages; Item: 424 Price: $6.99