Tyler Radabaugh - Serve Virginia

Tyler Radabaugh

August 7, 2025

Tyler Radabaugh is a dedicated volunteer with a deep commitment to local history in Middlesex County.

Tyler reflects, “I have been dedicated to serving my community for well over a decade, a commitment that began in my youth and continues to this day. Since 2017, I’ve been actively involved in various capacities with the Middlesex County Museum and Historical Society, initially through the internship program at Middlesex High School.”

“My passion lies in preserving the stories, photographs, artifacts, and documents that reflect our local heritage. The Museum has long served as a vital space for this work, not only for me but for the wider community. Since its founding in 1935, it has accomplished so much, and I’m honored to play a part in its ongoing mission. I feel like I am on the frontlines of preservation. We owe it to our rural community to give back and preserve our story. I’ve formed deep connections with the people of Middlesex County, past and present, and my love for this community knows no bounds.”

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