Shore History

11/02/2026

Explore more of the Eastern Shore’s rich history! Our friends at the Northampton Historic Preservation Society invite you to a Lecture on the Lawn at Caserta Farm in Eastville on Sunday, November 8, at 1:30 p.m. Dr. David Scott will share the story of Caserta and the historic homes of Old Town Neck. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy an afternoon of local history. See the details below!

LECTURE ON THE LAWN AT CASERTA FARM, EASTVILLE

Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.

Please join the Northampton Historic Preservation Society for a Special Lecture on the Lawn by David Scott at Caserta Farm in Eastville. In addition to the interesting history and reconstruction of CASERTA, Dr. Scott will discuss the other historic homes on Old Town Neck, Oak Grove, Westover and Pembroke (Ferry House), as well as the significance of Old Town Neck to the town of Eastville and Northampton County. Please bring a lawn chair to enjoy the lecture in comfort.

Following the lecture, NHPS will hold the Annual Meeting to report on NHPS activities and financial position for 2025/26 and to vote on the slate of Officers and Directors for 2027. Only NHPS members will be entitled to vote at the meeting. Light refreshments will be served, including Brunswick Stew by Amy Brandt, w**e and cheese, for $25 per person. All attendees at the lecture are invited to enjoy the refreshments and to attend the meeting. There will be a Silent Auction throughout the afternoon featuring a two-volume set of Virginia’s Eastern Shore by Ralph T. Whitelaw and other desirable items.

To attend the meeting and enjoy the refreshments, please RSVP through purchasing tickets by10/30/2026 on the NHPS website (www.northamptonhistoricpreservationsociety.com), or mailing a check to: NHPS, P. 0. Box 501, Eastville, VA 23347. If you will attend the lecture only, no RSVP is required, but a suggested donation of $10 per person be would appreciated.
Directions to Caserta: At the north end of Business Rt.13 in Eastville (north of the high school), take Old Town Neck Dr. (Rt. 630) for 1 mile to Caserta Dr. (unpaved) on the right. Follow Caserta Dr. to Caserta Home.

11/01/2026

Here come the Holidays! Reserve your tickets soon as seating is limited.

Gather with friends, raise a glass, and savor the season at Shore History’s Annual Holiday Dinner at Ker Place. Join us for a welcoming evening of good food, good company, and holiday sparkle.
December 11 at 6:00 PM

Reservations are now open. We’d love to save you a place at the table!
Purchase tickets here: https://www.shorehistory.org/events or call 757-787-8012.

10/30/2026

Ker Place will be open this Saturday from 11am-3pm for docent led tours or you can explore on your own with our app. We continue to have several temporary exhibits celebrating our 250th, so please come take in enjoy the history of our 'Faces of the Revolution' and 'Give Me Liberty' exhibits before they leave in November.

10/24/2026

To everyone who came out to the premier screening of 'The American Constitution' on October 22, we Thank You!
Shore History is pleased to have shared this timely movie with over 200 students, from Northampton High School and Nandua High School, as well as several homeschool groups (some who drove from Delaware) for a daytime screening. The evening audience also enjoyed the film, along with a follow up Q&A with historian Dennis Custis.
Shore History is grateful to Margaret MacKenzie to sponsoring this opportunity to share this thought-provoking film with our community at such a pivotal time in our nation's history. Big thanks also to Dennis Custis and The Roseland Theater, we appreciate your support of Shore History

10/23/2026

Join Shore History at historic Bowman’s Folly in Accomac, Virginia, for Part 1 of our special lecture series exploring the life and legacy of General John Cropper, one of Virginia’s Eastern Shore’s most distinguished Revolutionary-era leaders.

In this first presentation, historian Dr. David Scott shares his research on General Cropper and his place in the history of Virginia and the American Revolution.
Link: https://youtu.be/vLsS8C012bU?si=-7-ulNdQadpQxBvF

Follow along to Part 2 with Eastern Shore historian Dennis Custis as he brings his extensive knowledge of local history to the story of General Cropper, his Revolutionary-era service, and his connections to Virginia’s Eastern Shore.
Link: https://youtu.be/f8qTCGqKtpM?si=eT-UeY8J9Jc_Tsac

10/21/2026

Screenings Tomorrow, Thursday October 22 -
Shore History invites you to explore the debates, compromises and personalities that shaped American government.

Join us for the Onancock premiere of The American Constitution on Thursday, October 22, at the Roseland Theater. Using the Founders’ own recorded words, this compelling new film brings the Constitutional Convention to life and invites thoughtful, nonpartisan conversation about the document that continues to shape our nation.

Screenings at 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Students age 18 and under: FREE
General admission: $10

The 7:00 p.m. screening will be followed by a live discussion with Eastern Shore historian Dennis Custis.

Purchase tickets through the Roseland Theater online or at the box office.
Proceeds benefit Shore History.

10/20/2026

Shore History invites you to share a seat at our holiday table

Gather with friends, raise a glass, and savor the season at Shore History’s Annual Holiday Dinner at Ker Place. Join us for a welcoming evening of good food, good company, and holiday sparkle.

December 11 at 6:00 PM

Reservations are now open, and seating is limited. We’d love to save you a place at the table!

Reserve at: https://www.shorehistory.org/events or call 757-787-8012.

10/18/2026

Shore History invites you to explore the debates, compromises and personalities that shaped American government.

Join us for the Onancock premiere of The American Constitution on Thursday, October 22, at the Roseland Theater. Using the Founders’ own recorded words, this compelling new film brings the Constitutional Convention to life and invites thoughtful, nonpartisan conversation about the document that continues to shape our nation.

Screenings at 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Students age 18 and under: FREE
General admission: $10

The 7:00 p.m. screening will be followed by a live discussion with Eastern Shore historian Dennis Custis.

Purchase tickets through the Roseland Theater online or at the box office.
Proceeds benefit Shore History.

10/16/2026

What a memorable Living History on the Lawn!

Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us at Ker Place to explore, learn, and connect with history.
From the interpreters portraying Patrick Henry and George Mason to Daniel Firehawk Abbott, representatives of the Accohannock Tribe, Handmade History, Williams Blacksmith, Virginia Navy Galley Norfolk Revenge, Eastern Shore Quilt Guild, Manuscript, DAR Eastern Shore of Virginia Chapter, music by Ampersand and every reenactor, artisan, musician, demonstrator, and vendor who shared their knowledge and talents—thank you for bringing so many stories to life.
Thanks also to Deep South Smokehouse and Kookie Momster for the delicious food.
To our generous sponsors, dedicated volunteers, and community partners: your support made this special commemorative 250 event possible.
Together, you helped Shore History fulfill our mission to educate, inspire, and preserve—and reminded us how much we can learn when we gather to share our stories.