About the Stuart-Mosby Historical Society

 

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History

The Stuart-Mosby Historical Society was founded at Richmond, Virginia in June 1983. Early members included the late historians Virgil Carrington Jones, John Devine, Jim Moyer and Adele Mitchell.  Many charter members were direct descendants of General Stuart, Colonel Mosby and Mosby's Rangers.  The first officers elected in June 1983 at the First Annual Convention of the Society were:

  • President ~ Mrs. Adele Mitchell

  • Vice President ~ W. Baxter Perkinson

  • Secretary ~ Mrs. Carol Terry

  • Treasurer ~ Mrs. Judith Trout

  • Newsletter Editor ~ Mr. Robert J. Trout

Other previous officers are listed below.  Current officers are:

  • President ~ W. Gregg Dudding

  • Vice President ~ Richard Crouch

  • Secretary ~ Stevan Meserve

  • Treasurer ~ Sharon Ibex

  • Newsletter/Website Editor ~ Nikki Roth-Skiles

Mission Statement

The STUART-MOSBY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a non-profit organization established to research and preserve accurate history and to perpetuate the memory and deeds of General J. E. B. Stuart and Colonel John S. Mosby. Perhaps the best description of the goals of the Society is given in the mission statement:

  • To promote the study of the lives and military accomplishments of General J. E. B. Stuart and Colonel John S. Mosby.

  • To share our knowledge of these individuals with others through publications, talks, and appropriate ceremonies whenever and wherever possible.

  • To honor General Stuart and Colonel Mosby annually on the event of their births.

  • To preserve, promote and provide an accurate understanding of the history of Confederate arms, particularly the mounted arm.

  • To secure, when possible, important artifacts that can be directly associated with General Stuart and Colonel Mosby.

  • To ensure that the collected artifacts of the Society are preserved and held in a safe place that is accessible to members of the Society and reputable scholars.

  • To work through all possible avenues to ensure that monuments, markers, artifacts, and public presentations on all aspects of Confederate history and arms are maintained and held in honor.

  • To promote communication between members of the Society.

  • To maintain a viable and active membership in the Society that is in full agreement with the above objectives.

The Society also maintains an archive of materials and documents relative to General Stuart and Colonel Mosby, periodically awards a scholarship to deserving students who have demonstrated an exemplary knowledge and understanding of the history of these two great men and awards yearly grants as well as one-time grants for preservation related to General Stuart and Colonel Mosby.

Membership Benefits & Activities

The Society currently sponsors a Lee-Jackson-Maury Day Ceremony in the State Capital in Richmond, Virginia on the Saturday closest to January 19.  Ceremonies are held each February and December to mark the birthdays of General Stuart and Colonel Mosby, respectively.  On numerous occasions, the Society offers a tour of sites of importance to the history of these Confederate officers.  The Society maintains a collection of important artifacts and papers.  A bimonthly newsletter, entitled Southern Cavalry Review is published by the Society and sent free of charge to members in good standing.  Numerous members of the Society are authors of books and papers relative to General Stuart and Colonel Mosby and the Society has also taken a direct hand in the publication of letters and notes from these men.  When possible, publications are made available to members at attractive prices.

Members of the Society are encouraged to be active participants and to share in the fellowship and responsibilities of the Society.  There are many opportunities to engage in historical work, Society business and meetings as well as represent the Society where needed.  We want our members to feel welcome and to be part of the organization!

Membership in the Stuart-Mosby Historical Society

Applicants for membership in the Society must be sponsored by a member of the Society in good standing.

The annual fee for membership is:

  • $20 ~ Single
  • $15 ~ Student/College
  • $15 ~ Seniors 60+/Disabled
  • $35 ~ Couple/Family

The membership year begins July 1st and ends June 30. For those who begin their membership between January and June, the fee for that year is pro-rated to $10.00.

To apply for membership, please download and complete the membership application and/or contact the membership chairperson.

Previous Officers:

  • 1983

    • President ~ Adele Mitchell

    • Vice President ~ W. Baxter Perkinson

    • Secretary ~ Carol Terry

    • Treasurer ~ Judith Trout

    • Newsletter Editor ~ Robert Trout

  • 1985

    • President ~ W. Baxter Perkinson

    • Vice President ~ Carol Terry

    • Secretary ~ Vicki Heilig

    • Treasurer ~ John Crouch

    • Newsletter Editor ~ Ralph Mitchell

  • 1987

    • President ~ Carol Terry

    • Vice President ~ Robert Buerlein

    • Secretary ~ Vicki Heilig

    • Treasurer ~ Sam Epes

    • Newsletter Editor ~ Adele Mitchell

  • 1989

    • President ~ Vicki Heilig

    • Vice President ~ Robert Trout

    • Secretary ~ Victoria Herndon

    • Treasurer ~ Edgar Hon

    • Newsletter Editor ~ Adele Mitchell

  • 1991

    • President ~ J.E.B. Stuart IV

    • Vice President ~ John Stuart

    • Secretary ~ Donna Fuller

    • Treasurer ~ Edgar Hon

    • Newsletter Editor ~ Adele Mitchell

  • 1993

    • President ~ Willard Montjoy

    • Vice President ~ Dr. John Chambliss

    • Secretary ~ Donna Fuller

    • Treasurer ~ Susan Heumann

    • Newsletter Editor ~ Adele Mitchell

  • 1995

    • President ~ Dr. John Chambliss

    • Vice President ~ Richard Barrett

    • Secretary ~ Donna Fuller

    • Treasurer ~ Susan Heumann

    • Newsletter Editor ~ Adele Mitchell

  • 1997

    • President ~ Richard Barrett

    • Vice President ~ John Stinson

    • Secretary ~ Donna Fuller

    • Treasurer ~ Susan Heumann

    • Newsletter Editor ~ Susan Heumann

  • 1999

    • President ~ John Stinson

    • Vice President ~ Madeline Withers

    • Secretary ~ Carol Terry

    • Treasurer ~ Susan Heumann/Sharon Ibex

    • Newsletter Editor ~ Sandra Shamblin

  • 2001

    • President ~ Madeline Withers

    • Vice President ~ Ronald Lenox

    • Secretary ~ Sandy Shaw

    • Treasurer ~ Sharon Ibex

    • Newsletter Editor ~ Sheri Millikin

  • 2003

    • President ~ Ronald Lenox

    • Vice President ~ Donald Hakenson

    • Secretary ~ Carol Colvin Metz

    • Treasurer ~ Sharon Ibex

    • Newsletter Editor ~ Nikki Roth-Skiles

  • 2005

    • President ~ Donald C. Hakenson

    • Vice President ~ W. Gregg Dudding

    • Secretary ~ Carol Colvin Metz

    • Treasurer ~ Sharon Ibex

    • Newsletter/Website Editor ~ Nikki Roth-Skiles

 

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