Curated Cocktails Spring Fundraiser & Silent Auction
2024-04-11 17:30 - 19:30 UTC
Featuring live music, great food, a silent auction, and tasty drinks that will include this year’s signature cocktail! Thursday, April 11th from 5:30 to 7:30 at the historic Brockenbrough House at St. Margaret’s School in Tappahannock. Funds raised that evening will support Museum programs, exhibits, and community outreach projects.

Book Club
2024-04-24 15:00 - 16:00
The Essex County Museum Book Club will be discussing Next Year in Havana by Chanel Cleeton

250th Anniversary Celebration of the Essex Resolutions
2024-07-13 14:00 - 17:00 | Max Silver Memorial Courtyard
Join us as we celebrate one of the early steps on the road to the American Revolution. The Essex Resolutions were a proclamation of solidarity meant to strengthen and support the colonies in order to resist British oppression. The afternoon will feature members of the Williamsburg Fife and Drum Corps, colonial dancers, a colonial stunt show, musket displays, food trucks, and a Hamilton-inspired performance of the Essex Resolutions. This event is free to the public!

Encore Presentation of "Colored Tourists Lodge at the Historic McGuire's Inn"
2025-09-20 14:00 - 15:00
Head over to the Essex High School’s Auditorium on Saturday, September 20th at 2:00 pm for an encore presentation of this locally written play about the historic McGuire’s Inn right here in Tappahannock!
Written by Tappahannock’s own Gina McGuire, who grew up in the McGuire’s Inn, this is a wonderful chance to support local theater and learn some local history!
Tickets are $20 each and will be available at the door.

Annual Fall Oyster Roast and Courtyard Party
2025-11-01 13:30 - 16:30
Join us on November 1st for the Annual Fall Oyster Roast and Courtyard Party!
