Jul 15, 2024 | Uncategorized
The rain cleared out just in time for the festivities! We had a great turnout for the 250th Anniversary of the Essex Resolutions! Those in attendance got to experience live music by members of the Williamsburg Fife & Drum Corps, a presentation of the colors by...
Jun 3, 2024 | Uncategorized
We’ve got something that’s out of this world! After applying for the program back in October, the Museum was chosen by NASA to receive an Artemis I Moon Tree! Mayor Roy Gladding, Ronnie Gill and Bud Smith from the County Board of Supervisors, Parks...
May 23, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Essex County Museum and Historical Society held their Annual Meeting on Sunday, May 21, 2024 at Ben Lomond (circa 1730) the home of Craig and Zorine Shirley. The annual event is an opportunity to review the programs and accomplishments of the past year and to...
Apr 13, 2024 | Uncategorized
It was a great night at the historic Brockenbrough House! This sold out event featured some delicious food catered by Prue Davis, great music courtesy of Beth Harvey, tasty libations, fantastic wine, and a terrific assortment of prizes and experiences for the silent...
Nov 13, 2023 | Uncategorized
We really couldn’t have asked for better weather! Thanks to everyone who attended the Second Annual Fall Oyster Roast & Courtyard Party. The food was fantastic and everyone enjoyed the rockin’ tunes of the Rockfish Band. Thanks to Drew Warren from...
Oct 18, 2023 | Uncategorized
Dominion Energy stopped by this morning to install a new flagpole in the Max Silver Memorial Courtyard! The flagpole will be raised for the first time at our Annual Fall Oyster Roast and Courtyard Party. We might just have a special guest on hand for the flag...
