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Northern Neck of Virginia Historical Society, preserving and celebrating the cradle of American democracy!

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We welcome you to join us November 22, 2025 for Northern Neck History on the Half Shell, a fundraiser to benefit the Northern Neck of Virginia Historical Society Research Facility! Ticket purchases available by QR code or email [email protected] to request a reservation form.

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We welcome you to join us November 22, 2025 for Northern Neck History on the Half Shell, a fundraiser to benefit the Northern Neck of Virginia Historical Society Research Facility! Ticket purchases available by QR code or email [email protected] to request a reservation form.

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We look forward to seeing you on 10/25/2025!
On Hallowed Ground
In Memory of the Nomini Hall Enslaved and Free Community Buried in Old Quarters Cemetery.
18th annual Commemoration of the 1791 Deed by Robert Carter III of Nomini Hall and the Members of the Nomini Hall Community.

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Excellent early image of Colonial Beach, Virginia, ca. 1900.

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Cobbs Hall in Northumberland County, VA was built in 1853 by Lewis Harvey, husband of Martha Lee, 1803-1878, on the foundations of an earlier dwelling of the same design. The property is associated with the Lee family since the 17th century. Privately owned/not open to the public

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Gymnastics on the Beach. Colonial Beach, Virginia. Postcard postmarked 1906.

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Wharton Grove Campground was founded by John Palmer in 1893 for interdenominational meetings during the height of religious meeting camp revivals. The 40-acre campground was located by the Corrotoman River in Weems, Virginia. Camp meetings were held each summer through 1927.

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The Merry Point Ferry located on Route 604 in Lancaster County, Virginia began operation in 1847. The free ferry service crosses the western end of the Corrotoman River to Ottoman. FMI and hours of operation, visit https://t.co/lgz6Rj4z5e

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"Chesapeake National Boat'n Bank, the nation's first floating bank, moves between three locations on Carter's Creek in Weems, Virginia. As a Full Service Bank the Boat'n Bank offers special checks and No Service Charge to all Bank-by-mailers." Postcard ca. 1970.

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Farmers Fork Post Office, Richmond County, Virginia,
Est. 1831

Postmasters
W. Crawford Williams 1831, Robert Hall 1833, Thomas M. Omohundro 1871, Thomas E. Omohundro 1896, William Omohundro 1906, Mary Omohundro 1938,
Gaynelle O. Sisson 1938, Maggie Beck 1940, Lucy B. Settle 1949

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St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Colonial Beach, Virginia was consecrated June 25, 1911, by Bishop Robert Gibson. St. Mary's is the oldest standing church in Colonial Beach.
Postcard postmarked 1912.

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Northern Neck Friday morning.

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Payneton Beach Hotel, Sharps, Richmond County, Virginia, built in 1938 for Mortimer Payne, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Payne.
1938 news report, "The building is on the beautiful and well-kept street which runs along the waterfront."

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Built in 1948, Travelers Restaurant near the Falmouth Bridge was known for excellent food. The business came to a sudden end one night just after closing when a tractor trailer collided with a pickup truck & came crashing into the restaurant. The building had to be razed.

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Rehoboth United Methodist Church in Northumberland County, Virginia was built in 1893. The present church stands on the site of an earlier church.

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Excellent vintage image of Main Street looking north, Kilmarnock, Virginia.

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"Dear Mother, We brought a fried chicken picnic and came on the boat to spend the afternoon here on the beach. Thanks for the handkerchief. Love, Louise"

Postcard: Steamer Potomac landing at Colonial Beach, Virginia. Postmarked July 5, 1939.

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Excellent early image of Irvington Wharf, Irvington, Virginia, ca. 1910.

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Built in 1835, St. John's Episcopal Church in Warsaw, Virginia replaced the ca. 1732 Lunenburg Parish Lower Church abandoned after the American Revolution and the disestablishment of the Anglican Church.

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Happy Independence Day from the Northern Neck of Virginia Historical Society!
Fifty-six men signed the Declaration of Independence. Richard Henry Lee of Chantilly, Westmoreland County & Francis Lightfoot Lee of Menokin, Richmond County were the only brothers to sign the document