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.
Virginia POW Camps in World War II
During the Second World War, Virginians watched as German and Italian prisoners invaded the Old Dominion. At least 17,000 Germans and countless Italians lived in over 20 camps across the state and worked on five military installations. In Warwick, POWs were housed at Fort Eustis (the largest concentration of POWs in the state) and at facilities by the James River Bridge. Their labor was important to the war effort, especially at the Port of Embarkation. In addition, farmers hired them to help with their crops, orchards and livestock. At first an odd phenomenon of war in Warwick’s backyard, these former enemy combatants became familiar to many--often developing a rapport with their employers. Among them were die-hard Nazis and Fascists, but they benefited from double standards that placed them in better jobs and conditions than African Americans.
Historians Dr. Kathryn Coker and Jason Wetzel will highlight this lesser-known aspect of World War II Warwick. The authors will have copies of their book available for sale and autograph.
Luncheon to be held at Warwick Courthouse in Denbigh beginning at 11:30 am.
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.
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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
