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Quisenberry Flour Mill

Built in the 1870’s, the Quisenberry steam-powered flour mill (also called the Mineral City Flour Mill) stood for over 50 years in the town of Mineral before it burned down in 1922. It is pictured here circa 1900.

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Protecting bird wildlife

The Belmont Club of Women held its monthly meeting on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Our guest speaker Elizabeth Haynes gave a presentation entitled “Seven Simple Actions to Help Songbirds”. Her interest in song birds started in 2019 and their nature shop, Wildbirds Unlimited in Culpepper, opened in 2023.

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Autism Awareness Festival supports individuals in community

The Louisa County Sheriff’s Office (LSCO) annually sponsors the Project First Responder Special Needs & Autism Awareness Festival, a free public event designed to highlight the variety of resources and accessibility needs available to the community. On Saturday, June 6, at Moss-Nuckols Elementary School, the LCSO welcomed more than 50 resource organizations, first responders, vendors and community sponsors to celebrate and support individuals with special needs.

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History come to life

Jack Jouett, the Paul Revere of the South, rode from Louisa County to Monticello to warn Thomas Jeffereson and other Virginia legislatures of incoming British troops. His ride was celebrated at Southern Revere Cellars on June 6 through an event hosted by VA250 and the Louisa County Historical Society. Pictured, Kelli Wilkinson and David Childs on their horses in front of the taphouse at Southern Revere Cellars.

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