Kilmarnock Museum

05/27/2026

What's going on at the Kilmarnock Museum?

Do you know Robbie Spiers?

Headline - Stop the Music! Cops Handcuff Band Leader Because Musicians Marched Too Slow!

Watch the video to hear the story told by Robbie himself. "How the heck did that happen?"

His advice to other band directors? "Just keep doing your thing and do it in a positive way. Represent your community with the best possible music, the best possible kids and do it with a sense of pride. I say 99.9% chance you will not have a problem."

https://youtu.be/-scwOcO_xrw?si=9_1ufGt7OrrX42FS

05/21/2026

🍿We have a new movie coming soon!

Northern Neck 250

🎬The movie will benefit the Kilmarnock Museum and Northumberland County Historical Society.

🎥Compass Entertainment showings June 17th and 22nd at 7 PM

🎫Tickets are $10 and can be reserved by calling (804) 296-0930☎️

05/16/2026

Get a copy and check out the article about the Kilmarnock Museum and our President, Mr. Carroll Ashburn. He might be in here more than once 🎉. We are so proud of him and his dedication to preserving history for generations to come.

Lancaster, Virginia, Chamber of Commerce business directory

05/12/2026

🍿Movie Alert❗- The Kilmarnock Museum and 26th Street Media has a new movie

😎It features 36 Northern Neck historic churches!

☎️Get your tickets at the Kilmarnock Museum or call (804) 296-0930

🎫Tickets are $10 each

🎥Showings are May 15th at 3 PM and May 20th at 7 PM

04/29/2026

Kilmarnock has more history than you might think. Take a look inside the museum.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-U2cxNRz_Ac&t=85s

04/29/2026

DID YOU KNOW

The Kilmarnock Museum is in its 3rd and final location located in Kilmarnock, Virginia in a house built in the 1800's. A town welder, Fred Ward, lived here. His shop was just across the street. His daughter, Betty Ward, grew up in the home and recently passed away at the age of 97.

The museum is dedicated to preserving and presenting the rich history of Kilmarnock and the surrounding areas.

The museum was established by a group of local residents who recognized the need to preserve the area's unique history.

Come check us out or call (804) 296-0930 with your questions.

04/14/2026

The Kilmarnock Museum has some exciting things happening!

A new building to make space for additional exhibits is in the planning stages. Many thanks to the Rogers family for their contributions and R.W. Gordon Construction for making this possible!

Read more here: http://thehouseandhomemagazine.com/culture/historic-horse-drawn-carriage-collection/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRLS7hleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFuYmkyeWdSVVg3NTFITkVtc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHjc46sSnnvLKjgAsVIfTsZtyIwlujkGs1glo5M9hD0by56C2h3TQTh5gxmRJ_aem_mpnHmwb-8JjxdH0Q8JYslA

04/14/2026

Join us at Compass Entertainment Complex on Saturday May 30th for the Memory Lane Car Show, 10 AM - 2 PM.

The show is free for spectators to attend.

Pre-registration is required by May 26th
$20 per vehicle which includes 1 lunch and a dash plaque for the first 50 registered vehicles.
Late registration does not include lunch.

10% of sales will benefit the Kilmarnock Museum.

03/03/2026

Carroll Ashburn, 93, is known by some as the unofficial mayor of Kilmarnock. He was recently honored for lifetime of community service.

Story: https://www.12onyourside.com/2026/03/02/prepare-be-amazed-amused-kilmarnock-man-93-honored-lifetime-community-service/

02/27/2026

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐞 𝐀𝐬𝐡𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐧!

Well-deserved recipient of The Lancaster By The Bay Chamber of Commerce 2026 Dennis Burchill Lifetime Achievement Award and our honorary staff member and long time Rappahannock Record contributor.

With gratitude and appreciation,
Your Rappahannock Record Family