Village of Bluemont Heritage
Where The Past Is Present
Bluemont Heritage was formed to preserve the historic buildings and rich culture of our village. We strive to increase public awareness and understanding of life and work in an early American rural community.
Remembering the Victims of TWA Flight 514: 50 Years Later
The Remembrance Ceremony held on December 1, 2024, was captured on film by local cinematographer Ethan Weitz. This video is being shared with all the families who attended the Commemoration, as well as those relatives and first responders who were unable to travel to Bluemont. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the volunteers and donors whose contributions made this “Day of Remembrance” such a remarkable success.
View the TWA Flight 514 Rememberance Ceremony in its entirety.
Preserving Over 270 Years of Bluemont History
The purpose of this website is to preserve Bluemont’s (formerly Snickersville) rich history spanning over two and a half centuries, and to share the village’s past life and times in a digital format for future generations.
The Plaster Museum of Bluemont Heritage houses the collections we have gathered over time. We are continuously expanding our archives and welcome any Bluemont-related information to be submitted to our Committee for preservation. Please send us your information about Bluemont’s past.
Become A Member
$35 Individual Membership
$50 Family Membership
$100 Sustaining Membership
Member Benefits:
- Free copy of the book— ”From Snickersville to Bluemont”
- Preserving Bluemont’s historical legacy
- Invitation to special events
Click Here to Become a Member:
People
Learn about some of the people that helped Bluemont to become what it is today. Read about their struggles and challenges.
Places
Over a period of 270 years, Bluemont and it’s structures have come and gone. Some are still here today.
Pieces of Our Past
Events help to shape a rural village. Learn more about the events that made our village what it is today.
Four Centuries Of Bluemont’s Heritage
1748 George Washington surveying trip
1754 Bacon Fort established on the Turnpike
1757 Loudoun County founded
1776 Revolutionary War
1786 Snickers Gap Turnpike funded
1797 Clayton Hall built
1807 Snickers Gap village founded
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1824 Snickers Gap village incorporated as Snickersville
1825 Snickersville Academy opened
1851 “Free” Church built
1861 Civil War began
1872 Mountain Shadow School opened
1872 “Colored” School/Church opened
1893 Blue Ridge Inn built
1900 First train arrived on July 4
1901 E.E. Lake Store built
1907 Village name changed to Bluemont
1921 Bluemont School opened
1921 “Colored” church relocated
1974 TWA plane crash
1984 Bluemont Historic District listed on the National Register of Historic Places
2018 EE Lakes Store Welcome Center was opened
Website Dedication
Our site is dedicated to Susan Freis Falknor, a true Friend of Bluemont.
Susan’s unwavering efforts to preserve the heritage and stories of our Village for future generations will never be forgotten. Thank you, Susan.