Essex and Middlesex Counties are adjacent to one another, and in many ways are quite similar. They share the same geographical setting—the south bank of the Rappahannock River—and families have moved over time from one county to the other. Both counties were supportive of the American cause in the American Revolution, but they reacted to […]
"The Virginia Declaration of Rights at 250" - Dr. Daniel Dreisbach The Virginia Declaration of Rights, adopted unanimously by Virginia’s Fifth Convention on June 12, 1776, is a seminal, post-colonial state paper affirming republican principles, limited government, and humankind’s natural rights. It is arguably the most imitated of America’s founding documents. Indeed, it is one […]
Join us at the ST. Clare Walker Middle School for "Finding Freedom" Exploring the stories of African American men and women in the Revolutionary War Virginia, presented by Adrienne G. Whaley.
2026 Second Saturday Speaker Series at the Steamboat Museum, Saturday, April 11th, "How Steamboats Shaped the Northern Neck." Join Larry Chowning, editor of the Southside Sentinel and noted local historian, for an engaging talk on how steamboats transformed the communities, economies, and culture of Virginia’s Northern Neck.
Traditional Scottish blessing & celebration. Full tartan/ Scottish church service. Co-Sponsored with the Kilmarnock District; Pipe Band, St. Andrew’s Society of Williamsburg, Grace Church Kilmarnock.
Historic Garden Week tour, scheduled for April 22nd from 10 to 4PM. Each of the five waterfront properties--just minutes from Kilmarnock--offers beautiful views, thoughtfully designed gardens, and elegant interiors adorned with fresh floral arrangements. You won't want to miss this tour! Tickets are available at the link in the bio or directly at http://gcvirginia.org/historic-garden-week/tickets/.
Join us for our Speaker Series, "History of Bay Boats" by Larry Chowning in the Tides Inn - Osprey Room from 6 - 7PM.
The Colonial Tea is May 9th at Historic Christ Church! Don't miss a lively afternoon with the girls! A first person interpreter will bring Abigail Adams - trusted advisor and wife of the second president to life as our guest speaker. Abigail was known to be a strong advocate for women's rights and education. A […]
2026 Second Saturday Speaker Series at the Steamboat Museum, Saturday, May 9th, "When Claiborne Bridged the Chesapeake: The Rise and Fall of the Ferry Era." Martin “Marty” Bollinger’s latest book on the Clairborne-Annapolis Ferry Company highlights the importance of this vital service connecting Annapolis to the Eastern Shore before the Chesapeake Bay Bridge was completed. […]
The Heritage Trail: Honoring History One Step at a Time Grand Opening Saturday, May 16, 2026, 10:00 AM Come celebrate the trail's new interpretive signs that tell the African American History of Cook's Corner. All are welcome! It's free and open to the public.