Our members inherit the spirit of individualism from Warwick County residents of the past. Known for their independence from Federal and State government, preferring to run things for themselves, they were known as "Free Staters" for their wily disposition. WCHS honors these wily Warwickians and continues their legacy.
Newport News historian and author, J. Michael Moore presents an expose on Colis Huntington, merchant, railroader and builder, and the founder of the modern city of Newport News. Event held at Lee Hall Depot at 11:30 am.
Jamestown Brides: Mail Order Brides or Entrepreneurs? - Kelly Parker Who were these 17th century women who left Britain to become wives for tobacco planters in the new colony? Luncheon to be held at Warwick Courthouse in Denbigh beginning at 11:30 am.
- The Music and Stories of the Women's Suffrage Movement, presented by songstress,
Deborah Soderholm. This is a unique educational and musical presentation. Luncheon to be held at Warwick Courthouse in Denbigh beginning at 11:30 am.
Potluck Event with Albert Burckard. An immersive in-character portrayal of railroad magnate and the builder of Newport News and his many eccentricities. Luncheon to be held at Warwick Courthouse in Denbigh beginning at 11:30 am.
Straight from the Horse’s Mouth...Bridles, Stirrups and Bits in Colonial - Lunch event with Military Historian, Steve Henry. Virginia Horse culture was long a part of Warwick County history. Indeed, horses, an integral part of human history, have been key players in everything from transportation and communication to trade and war. Luncheon to be held at Warwick Courthouse in Denbigh beginning at 11:30 am.
by Ft. Eustis Archaeology Cultural Resources Join the Warwick County Historical Society as we learn more about the history of an ancient part of old Warwick County with a presentation by Fort Eustis Cultural Resources Management's Courtney Birkett and Patrick Barry. Luncheon to be held at Warwick Courthouse in Denbigh beginning at 11:30 am.
presented by Albert Burckard. King George III’s Teutonic “auxiliaries" and other Germanic troops engaged in combat on both sides of the lower James River in the latter stages of the American Revolution. Luncheon to be held at Warwick Courthouse in Denbigh beginning at 11:30 am.
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Our organization of all-volunteers is dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of old Warwick County, Virginia by building and making available an easy to use, searchable database of more than twenty-thousand historical documents and photos available to everyone.
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Warwick County Historical Society, Inc. is a 501c3 tax-exempt organization. Make your tax-deductible donation today.
Episcopal Bishop William Meade ca. 1857
