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Boots & BBQ

Executive Director Tim Manley represented the Museum at the Northern Neck Land Conservancy's Boots & BBQ event on Saturday, October...

Grant Approved!

Executive Director Timothy Manley, after many months of work, was recently notified that the Museum has been approved for a Chesapeake...

VJ Day Commmemoration

On Thursday, August 14th, the Essex County Museum and Historical Society, in partnership with the Tappahannock Rotary and American Legion...

Teacher Reception

The Essex County Museum partnered with Friends of the Rappahannock to welcome local educators and community members at a Teacher Reception...

Essex Resolutions 251st Anniversary

We’ve had some wonderful events this summer, beginning with the 251st Anniversary of the Essex Resolutions, which the Museum hosted on...

VE Day Commemoration

Roberto’s was the setting for a very special presentation to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the war in Europe. Victor Burrell,...

Curated Cocktails

For the third year in a row, the Curated Cocktails Spring Fundraiser was sold out! Good food, good music, and some great auction items...

Chesapeake Gateways

The Essex County Museum has joined the Chesapeake Gateways Visitor Experience Network! The Museum has officially been approved as a...

Oyster Roast & Courtyard Party

Our thanks to our sponsors and to everyone who came out on November 9th  for the annual Fall Oyster Roast & Courtyard Party, and our...

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