Name/Title
YEntry/Object ID
Photo5125Description
Harrisonburg Boys Band, Drum Major Section, May 11, 1941. L-R: Capt. Tom Lindamood, Lieut. Evelyn Riley, Ellen Beale, Margaret Smith, Gene Orebaugh, Kathern Maddern, James Wampler, Dottie Wampler, Tiney (dog). James Wampler and Dottie Wampler were the children of the band director Joseph G. Wampler. James' uniform is in the museum collection, #2024.05.01
The Harrisonburg Boys Band was formed in 1931 and disbanded in 1944 because of World War II. The band played at the Turkey Festival in Harrisonburg, VA and made annual trips to play at the Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester, Tobacco Festival in South Boston, Forest Festival in Elkins, WV and numerous fire department lawn parties up and down the Shenandoah Valley.Collection
Collection 002Acquisition
Accession
2024.05Source or Donor
Ms. Tamela S GrayAcquisition Method
GiftCreate Date
May 9, 2023Update Date
May 27, 2026