Middlesex County Museum & Historical Society

08/26/2026

On Sunday, our new intern, Stephanie, shared her passion and knowledge with us about glass and bottles. She went into great detail on the timeline of how glass was used from the early 1600s to modern times, the importance of collecting and preserving it, and how to identify/date different pieces using visual cues such as; color, makers marks, seams, and embossing.

We thank her and everyone who made it out to catch the talk!

08/22/2026

Museum Event Tomorrow https://wix.to/qeZ5rJz

08/16/2026

Interested in glass? Curious about what you've found?

Join us August 23rd 2pm-3pm at the museum for a lecture with new intern Stephanie Milligan!

Stephanie will be sharing her passion and knowledge discussing glass through time by it's everyday uses, significance, why we collect, and how to identify different pieces.

After the discussion, she will be opening the floor to assist attendees in identifying their findings. Hope to see you there!

Please RSVP on our website here: https://www.middlesexmuseum.com/event-details/fragments-of-time-a-deep-dive-into-historical-glass-1

08/10/2026

Yesterday afternoon at The Historic Courthouse, we had the opportunity of hosting Joanna McKnight from the Virginia Department of Historic Resources for an insightful presentation on how the DHR can assist with preserving and protecting historically significant structures through their expertise, guidance, and preservation programs.

The DHR is the Commonwealth’s official historic preservation agency which provides resources for identifying, documenting, and protecting historic sites with programs such as the Virginia Landmarks Register, National Register nominations, archaeological research, preservation easements, and highway markers.

A big thank you to Joanna for sharing her expertise and our community members who attended!

08/03/2026

Are you a graduate from St. Clare Walker, Middlesex, Saluda, Syringa, Christchurch, or any other high schools around the county? We want to hear from you!

We're strolling down memory lane and connecting our community by collecting photos/stories, and interviewing Middlesex residents who attended any high school, past or present, in Middlesex County for an upcoming project.

If you’re interested in contributing photos and stories, please submit them through our website https://www.middlesexmuseum.com/support -history . If you're interested in being interviewed, please send an email to [email protected] or stop by during our operating hours. Our hope is to include alumni from a span of many years.

Thank you everyone and we look forward to hearing from you!

08/01/2026

Founders Day - What a fun time today. We were setup in the James Mills Scottish Factor Store and had a steady group visitors.
- Marilyn South pointing out homes on a map from the 1600's
- Stephanie Milligan shows how colonial homes were made

07/31/2026

Sunday August the 9th at 3:00 PM in the Historic Middlesex County Courthouse.

Middlesex County is blessed with an extensive collection of historic buildings dotting our scenic location here on the Chesapeake Bay. Spanning a time frame from the 1700s through the 1900s, these buildings are full of architectural details that set them apart from modern homes built today. With ele...

06/06/2026

Come out Today! Learn more about colonial buildings or maybe discuss the history of Hewick

Arts in the Middle @ Hewick Estate
June 7-8, 2026 - Sat 10-5 p.m / Sun 10-3 p.m.
Admission to the festival and parking is FREE.

05/20/2026

A Revolutionary War Tale as we memorialize this weekend:

A Revolutionary War TaleThat February, at the age of 23, Peter Taff crossed the county line from Middlesex and journeyed north to Essex County. There he signed possibly the first legal document of his life as he enlisted for the term of two years into the 7th Virginia regiment of the Virginia line i...

05/10/2026

Happy Mothers Day
Drop a photo in the comments of you and your mom, your kids with you, or a throwback image of your mother to continue the celebration and enjoy some precious memories of motherhood together!

Though times change, one thing remains constant: the bond between mothers and their children. From farm fields to riverbanks, from school events to Sunday dinners, Middlesex County has been shaped by the strength, love, resilience, and contributions of its mothers. Today we celebrate the women who n...