Road trip to Farmville Heading to Farmville, Virginia, for the 125th Anniversary celebration? There’s a lot to see in the state where Tri Sigma all began. Here are just a few places you can visit to connect with our founders and other early members who were Significantly Sigma.
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Nestled in the upper Shenandoah Valley, Woodstock is known as the Heart Home of Tri Sigma, as both our National Headquarters and the family home of Mabel Lee Walton, our third National President, are located here. After visiting NHQ, take a short walk down Muhlenberg Street to see Mabel’s childhood home, built by her father in 1885. Next, head to Main Street—once known as Lawyer's Row—where Mabel used a desk at her family’s law office to conduct Sigma work in the early years of her presidency. At Main and Locust, you'll find historical marker A85 which honors Mabel and Tri Sigma. On your way out of town, pay your respects to Mabel and her sisters, Mary Beall Walton and Emily Walton Holloway—also initiates at the Gamma Chapter—at the Massanutten Cemetery. Emily's daughter was Mary Hastings Holloway Page, our fourth National President.
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There are obviously several sights to see at Longwood University, home of our Alpha Chapter. On the north side of campus, at the intersection of Buffalo and High Street, you'll find historical marker I14 which highlights the Farmville Four. Next, head to the Rotunda where, just inside the main entrance, you'll find bronze plaques of the coat of arms of all four sororities founded at Farmville. On your way out, touch the hand of the Joan of Arc sculpture—or "Joanie on the Stony" as she's known—for a little good luck (so we're told). As you head south on Brock Commons make note of the Upchurch Building on your left—it was named after Elsie Stossel Upchurch, a 1940 initiate at Alpha. Keep walking south toward the library to find the Farmville Four Clock. Meet here at 1 p.m. on April 22, 2023, to celebrate our 125th anniversary! 0 Learn more.