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Rr 3 At Lancaster Court House
Lancaster, Virginia
Phone: 804-462-7280 --
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E-Mail: history@rivnet.net
Our mission is to discover, collect, preserve, understand, and interpret the history of Lancaster County and surrounding counties of the Commonwealth of Virginia, fullfilled through exhibits, programs, research, and collaborative activities.
Honors Mother of Washington. Born in Lancaster County. Dedicated to preservation and exhibition of articles of historic importance.
In the Lancaster House (circa 1830), we offer changing exhibits on different themes of local and regional history. Also, we offer a walking tour of the Court House Green which has been the center of local government since 1742. This tour includes a visit to the Old Clerk's Office (circa 1797) and the Old Jail (circa 1819) interpreted as they would have appeared in the 1850's.
The Virginia Textile Collection - contains over 500 items from the 18th, 19th, and early 20th centuries. Includes wedding and christening gowns, children's clothing, ladies' costumes, quilts, coverlets, headwear, footwear, and accessories.
The Paper Collection - consists of rare books, manuscripts, photographs, prints, correspondence, maps, and commercial books spanning over the last three centuries illuminating the history of Northern Neck families, regional commerce, social life, and local cultural traditions. To date, contains over 8,000 items.
The General Regional History Collection - contains 2,000 items including furniture, glassware, ceramics, Early American tools, and Militaria.
March 1-31, 2000
March 14-May 31, 2000
April 26, 2000
The Tavern Quilters will demonstrate the art of quilting and the significance of the quilting bee. Opportunities to register for a quilt raffle will be available.
May 20, 2000
Imagine trying to fell a tree without a chain saw, or plowing a garden without a tractor. Come see how they did it way back when.
May 20, 2000
June 10, 2000
Find out how to cure a headache without aspirin. Treat a cough without codeine. Flavor soups, stews, and other dishes with herbs from the past.
July 1, 2000
Begin your holiday activities with a relaxing afternoon under the 1809 Sycamore on the Cout House Green. We'll churn the ice cream the old fashioned way.
July 22, 2000
A presentation by author Keith Kehlbeck.
Florence Davis, Executive Director
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