Essex County Museum & Historical Society

05/16/2026

NOW 30% OFF! Open till 3:00 pm today, and we still have plenty of mannequins. . .

05/16/2026

First discount has kicked in, everything is now 10% off! Discounts will get bigger throughout the day, so stop by the Essex County Museum. . .

05/15/2026

TOMORROW is the big day! Stop by the Essex County Museum from 10-3 for our big WHALE OF A SALE! Here's another preview of some of the great things we'll have for sale. Go to https://ecmhs.org/ for more information.

05/14/2026

There's something for everyone at the Whale of a Sale! This Saturday, 10-3, at the Essex County Museum. This event is open to the public, so swing by and find something special for yourself.

And remember, the discounts get bigger throughout the day! Go to https://ecmhs.org/ for more information.

05/13/2026

Here's a few more items that will be up for grabs at this Saturday's Whale of a Sale! If you know anyone who's looking for some mannequins, be sure to let them know. . .

For more information, go to https://ecmhs.org/

05/12/2026

Check out some of the great things you'll find at the Whale of a Sale this Saturday. There will be some great deals on some great items, so don't miss it!

We're still accepting donations, so it's a great time to do some spring cleaning. . .

Go to https://ecmhs.org/ for more information!

05/07/2026

DONATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED! If you're doing some spring cleaning and looking to make some room, bring your antiques, home goods, and artwork down to the Essex County Museum for our Whale of a Sale. For a list of what's accepted, check out https://ecmhs.org/event/whale-of-a-sale/

The sale will take place on Saturday, May 16th from 10 - 3, so if you're looking for a great deal, come check it out!

04/17/2026

04/10/2026

There's no shortage of wonderful local items to bid on at the upcoming Curated Cocktails Spring Fundraiser and Silent Auction! Today, we're featuring a fantastic gift bucket from Hoskins Creek Home! Located in historic downtown Tappahannock, Hoskins Creek Home is your local source for timeless curated home decor and gifts! This vintage golf-themed ice bucket includes one of the shop's most popular t-shirts "call me old fashioned", a vintage bourbon bottle, cocktail napkins, and "cherries on top" all natural moisturizing lotion. Stop by Hoskins Creek to check out their great selection!

This and other great prizes will be available at our silent auction, and the night will feature live music, delicious food, tasty drinks at the bar, and this year's signature Curated Cocktail. Purchase your tickets by clicking this link: https://ecmhs.org/

04/09/2026

Here's another great item up for bids at this year's annual Curated Cocktails Spring Fundraiser and Silent Auction!

This one's always popular, 100 delectable ham biscuits prepared for you by popular caterer Prue Davis! Prue's biscuits are a real treat, plain and simple. Ask anyone who's had one and they'll tell you the same thing: you'll be thinking about them long after the last crumb is gone.

Tickets are still available for this wonderful event, which will be held on April 21st at the historic 1710 Tavern! Click here to join the fun: https://ecmhs.org/

04/07/2026

Here's another great item you can bid on at the annual Curated Cocktails Spring Fundraiser & Silent Auction. Tickets are still available for this wonderful event, which will be held on April 21st at the historic 1710 Tavern! Click here to purchase tickets: https://ecmhs.org/

Up for bids, a one night stay at the historic Essex Inn! Treat yourself to a wonderful night in this historic home with over 170 years of stories to tell. The Essex Inn (est. 1851) features original hardwood floors, 12 fireplaces, grand Greek Revival columns, and porches just made for slowing down. This is just one of the great prizes you can bid on at the Silent Auction!