Media Example

Videos & Multimedia

The Clarke County Historical Association has begun collecting video presentations of historic events and activities in the county. The first video clips are being offered on a test basis to determine the feasibility of the technical process. Further refinements will be made and other works for inclusion will be solicited later from local videographers as the process develops. Suitability, duration and technical requirements will be described as testing continues. Comments and suggestions are most welcomed.

Video Streaming Requirements for PC & MAC:
   1. A web browser compatible with the Windows Media and/or Apple QuickTime standard web plug-in.
   2. MS Media Player 9.0+ and/or Apple QuickTime 5.0+ installed to provide a player and web plug-in for the browser.
   3. Java Runtime (available at www.java.com) installed to provide webpage performance if needed by the browser.
   4. Adobe Flash Player (available at www.adobe.com) installed to provide webpage performance if needed by the browser.
   5. Remove or Disable all pop-up blocker software, toolbars, etc if the pop-up window is being blocked.
          (Download/Buffering times will vary according to the internet provider connection. These are large files.)

Demo - Web Browser Plug-In Test Videos
(112 KB) (.WMV)     (815 KB) (.MOV)

These demo videos are provided to test the multimedia capabilities of your computer. They are small video files with sound that download quickly.   If your computer plays one and/or both videos without any problems, you have compatibility and can begin playing some of the other videos.

Carter Hall: The Plantation House (Part I)
(11 MB) (.WMV) (22 MB) (.MOV)

"A walk-through of Nathaniel Burwell's famous plantation house and in Millwood, VA, that dates from the late 1700's."

Carter Hall: The Dependencies (Part II)
(8 MB) (.WMV) (16 MB) (.MOV)

"The School House and Cook House buildings also retain the flavor of the plantation's gracious manor house living. The complex is currently a conference center for Project Hope."

1790 Gold's Farm House
(12 MB) (.WMV) (25 MB) (.MOV)

"This 1790's stone farm house at historic Gold's Farm has been lovingly preserved. Fitted with a few modern ammenities, it makes a comfortable and period authentic guest house."

Apple Buttering at Avenel
(14 MB) (.WMV) (20 MB) (.MOV)

"The traditional Shenandoah craft of making apple butter is kept alive at Berryville's Avenel Farm by the Ashby's, McFillen's and assorted friends."

Spout Run Flood
(15 MB) (.WMV) (22.5 MB) (.MOV)

"Miller Joe Guenther captured the devastating effect of a swollen Spout Run on the dam and mill race at the Burwell Morgan Mill in Millwood in 1996."

Dressing the Corn Stone
(7 MB) (.WMV) (11 MB) (.MOV)

"Millers David Via and Ted Hazen get a lesson in the tedious task of Grind Stone Dressing (sharpening) from the late Charlie Howell in 1992."

The Old Chapel in Boyce, Virginia
(30 MB) (.WMV) (41 MB) (.MOV)

"The Shenandoah valley's oldest Anglican church is examined inside and out, a sight few have seen. Interior is unchanged from its original 1790 construction."

Mosby at the Mill - A Reenactment 06/16/07 (Part 1)
(25 MB) (.WMV) (37 MB) (.MOV)

"In 2 parts, a reenactment of John Singleton Mosby's local battle as the Mosby Raiders attack a wagon train in Berryville. Accounts from the writings of local participants."

Mosby at the Mill - A Reenactment 06/16/07 (Part 2)
(32 MB) (.WMV) (45 MB) (.MOV)

Burwell Morgan Mill - Main Shaft Installed
(19 MB) (.WMV) (26 MB) (.MOV)

"The Burwell Morgan Mill receives a new main shaft for the rebuild of its water wheel and gearing (10/13/99.) Featured in CBS' "Sunday Morning."

Burwell Morgan Mill - First Annual Historic Cook-In
(32 MB) (.WMV) (44 MB) (.MOV)

"Authentic antique cuisine cooked authentically in antique utensils at the Burwell Morgan Mill, topped off with freshly pressed cider. Nobody went home hungry!"

Berryville Steam & Gas Show
(27 MB) (.WMV) (39 MB) (.MOV)

"A look at Beryville's annual favorite summer gathering of antique steam and gas engines. Take a tour on a 1922 Case steam tractor."