Recent News
Museum Thanks Docents
The 2019 Docent & Volunteer Appreciation Dinner was held June 18th at the King & Queen Women’s Club. Over 50 docents and quests attended and enjoyed visiting and a delicious meal prepared by the Women’s Club. As is usual for this event – thunderstorms were nearby but the weather waited until we were safely in Read the full article…
King & Queen County Historical Society Awards Scholarships
The King & Queen County Historical Society annually offers a $2000 scholarship to each of two new graduates of King & Queen Central High School for the first year in a college, university, or technical school. The 2019 recipients are Mr. Harry Holmes and Ms. Destinee Brooks.
Dinner With the King & Queen County School Board
On May 15, the Museum Council held its annual dinner for the King & Queen County School Board and staff, and the Superintendent of Schools, to update them on the contributions that the Museum can continue to make in support of the schools.
Standards of Learning Review
For the first time the Museum participated in the Three Rivers Soil & Water Conservation District Standards of Learning (SOL) Review held on April 12 at King & Queen Elementary School and on April 26 at Lawson-Marriott Elementary School. Newell Randall used his marine fossil exhibit to emphasize aspects of the SOL for grades 3 Read the full article…
Spring Activities With Aylett Country Day School Students
On April 8, sponsored by the Museum, Carol Lowry made a presentation on the Civil War to approximately twenty 4th and 5th grade students at Aylett Country Day School (ACDS). This interactive presentation engaged students in understanding how national, state, and local events affected those living in the county. On April 25 forty-five ACDS students, Read the full article…
Group From Covenant Woods Tours Museum
For about 2 hours on April 15 seventeen visitors from Covenant Woods in Mechanicsville toured the Museum campus and the old Circuit Court, and afterwards enjoyed a picnic lunch. The Museum arranged a tour of historic Mattaponi Baptist Church (an Anglican Church before the American Revolution) for the group on their way home. The visitors Read the full article…
Bruington – A New Rural Historic District In King & Queen
The Bruington Rural Historic District has been officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This is now the third historic district within King & Queen County, joining the Newtown and King and Queen Courthouse Green districts. Last fall it was chosen by the Board of Historic Resources to be on the Virginia Landmarks Read the full article…
Rosenwald Schools in King & Queen Researched by Preservation Virginia
On March 29 representatives of Preservation Virginia, an organization dedicated to making communities stronger by preserving their history and providing related education, shared their research on Rosenwald Schools in King & Queen County and requested information held by the Museum. Rosenwald Schools were segregated black schools built between 1918-1932 with architectural plans and some funding Read the full article…
Museum Opens 2019 Season on Friday March 29
The King & Queen Courthouse Tavern Museum will open its doors for the 2019 season on Friday, March 29. The museum is located at 146 Courthouse Landing Rd., King and Queen Courthouse, VA., and is open Fridays and Saturdays from 12:30 – 4:30 PM, and Sundays 1 – 5 PM. Come visit.
Ask The Fossil Man to Speak
This winter Newell Randall, the enthusiastic Museum ambassador known as the Fossil Man, was engaged in several events, sharing his knowledge of marine fossils and some of his large collection with the King & Queen Retired Teachers Association and attendees at the 15th Annual Science Night at Reynolds Community College. Contact the Museum to ask Read the full article…