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.
Join the WCHS for our opening luncheon of 2025 with the latest updates on the historical and archaeological findings surrounding the "Lost Colony" and "Site X" with the esteemed Nick Luccketti, Principal Archaeologist at James River Institute for Archaeology.
Luncheon to be held at Warwick Courthouse in Denbigh beginning at 11:30 am.
Religion and the American Revolution Learn more about how the changing tide of a young America wrinkled the fabric of established religion in its wake. Presentation by educator Mark Ericson of Historic St. Luke's Church.
Luncheon to be held at Warwick Courthouse in Denbigh beginning at 11:30 am.
Historian J. Michael Moore, a crowd favorite will bring us his latest updates on local historical research -
Luncheon to be held at the historic Lee Hall Depot beginning at 11:30 am.
Explore the intricacies and politics of Colonial American Tea and its role in founding a new nation. Luncheon to be held at Warwick Courthouse in Denbigh beginning at 11:30 am.
Explore the rich history of Lebanon Christian Church, it's Warwick County congregation and notable families. Find out about its unique Civil War history with member Dawn Worsham.
Luncheon to be held at Lebanon Christian Church, 409 Yorktown Road, Lee Hall, VA - beginning at 11:30 am.
When English colonists arrived in the New World in 1607, they faced significant hardship including the "Starving Time" Winter of 1609. The drama and humanity of early Virginia settlement often distracts from the other important colonizers - livestock. Cows, chickens, pigs, honeybees and many other livestock are plentiful today but how did they get here? They too came over on ships with the English and became a protected and vital part of establishing a successful permanent settlement. Natural herds needed to be established which proved challenging. Free-range livestock caused wolves to encroach on the area, called by easy meals. Laws were enacted and enforced regarding livestock slaughter eligibility, creating strict guidelines for the treatment of privately owned animals. Join Rachel Popp, Curator of the Isle of Wight County Museum, to learn more about the journey of Virginia's early animal colonists, from oceanic adventures to wolf prey and beyond.
When the adventurers aboard the Susan Constant, Discovery and Godspeed stepped foot onto Virginia soil, they brought with them the traditional English love of Cider. Alistair Reece, author of Virginia Cider; A Scrumptious History, and photographer J. Mark Stewart will tell the story of cider in the Old Dominion. Includes book signing and some tasty (non-alcoholic) apple squeezings.
Luncheon to be held at Warwick Courthouse in Denbigh beginning at 11:30 am.
Mulberry Island (now Fort Eustis, VA) was once an important part of Warwick County and is home to a prolific number of historical sites. WCHS welcomes Courtney Birkett and Patrick Barry of Fort Eustis Cultural Resources Management for their latest updates on their preservation and study of more than 200 historical sites.
Luncheon to be held at Warwick Courthouse in Denbigh beginning at 11:30 am.
In 1824, Mary Randolph published Virginia's first cookbook, The Virginia Housewife. Her recipes used Virginia produce but also showed influences from African, American Indian and European cultures, thereby creating a cuisine unique to Virginia. Tastefully presented by member and local historian Rebecca Suerdieck, you won't want to miss out.
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.
Your help is needed to complete this mission.
Warwick County Historical Society, Inc. is a 501c3 tax-exempt organization. Make your tax-deductible donation today.
Episcopal Bishop William Meade ca. 1857
