CURRENT & FUTURE EVENTS
IN HISTORIC PORT ROYAL, VIRGINIA
ELECTRONIC MAIL ADDRESS: HistoricPortRoyalVa@gmail.com
EVENTS IN 2017
ALL YEAR “TOURS”
Historic Port Royal, Inc. offers tours of museums, homes, churches, riverfront, and other historical properties within our community. Treat someone special to a unique celebration experience for their birthday, anniversary, or just to have fun. Catering is also available to complete your visit or special occassion. Please call Cookie Davis at 804/370-5285, or email to HistoricPortRoyalVa@gmail.com to schedule a glimpse into the past.
Needed donations are thankfully accepted.
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Currently Accepting Donations or Loaned Items From World War I and II
for a 2017 exhibit. If you are cleaning out closets and/or want a home for your family’s war souvenirs, come by or call Mrs. Davis at 804/370-5285. Kathy Beard of Caroline County’s Tourism Department previously announced a March-November, 2017 emphasis on these war era’s. Let us know if you have a family member from the Port Royal area who served in either World War I or II and help us remember those who fought for our freedoms.
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THE “PORT ROYAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN HISTORY”
OPEN EVERY SATURDAY, 10:00AM – 4:00PM
holidays excluded
506 Main Street, Port Royal, Virginia 22535
OPEN to public; Free admission; however, donations are always needed.
Historic Port Royal, Inc. offers history filled, docent guided tours of our American History timeline and associated artifacts. If you can’t join us on Saturdays, please contact Cookie Davis at 804/370-5285 or email us at HistoricPort RoyalVa@gmail.com to schedule your group tour(s).
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JULY 4, 2017, “INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION”
Corner of Water & Market Streets
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10:00AM to 2:00PM, corner of Water & Market Streets
Please join us for our 18th annual “Independence Day Celebration”. Entertainment will include St. Andrew’s Legion Pipes & Drums, presentation of the colors and The Pledge of Allegiance, singing the National Anthem, delivery and reading of the Declaration of Independence, living history demonstrations by 13th Virginia Infantry, 26th Virginia Infantry, 23rd US Colored Troops, The Virginia Frontiersmen, Civil War Civilians of Spotsylvania, blacksmithing and early medical presentations, surrey rides, Fredericksburg Spinners and Weavers Guild, Native American artifact exhibit, St. Peters slide program, and special guest speakers James Madison and Francis Scott Key, portrayed by Mr. Charles Wissinger.
1:00PM to 4:00PM
Three of our museums will be open: The Port Royal Museum of American History (506 Main St.), The Port Royal Museum of Medicine and The Portrait Gallery (King St.).
9:00AM to 5:00PM, on Town Green (King St.)
THE TOWN OF PORT ROYAL MARKET FAIR will offer numerous shopping and food vendors. Click here for Town flyer… Click here for vendor application.
FREE ADMITTANCE, however, Historic Port Royal, Inc. thankfully accepts donations.
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PORT ROYAL’S CHARTER DAY
SEPTEMBER 16,2017
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HOLIDAY MEMBERSHIP CELEBRATION
DECEMBER 2, 2017
Updates will be posted as information is available
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MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
2017: MAY 27, 10am-4PM; MAY 28, 1PM-4PM; May 29, 10AM-2PM
The Port Royal Museum of American History
506 Main Street, Port Royal, VA 22535
Memorial Day was declared a USA national holiday in 1971, however, celebrations to honor those who died, who are veterans, and who are currently serving in America’s wars began many moons ago. In 1868, Memorial Day was first widely observed after such proclamation was made under the leadership of General John A. Logan, and soon thereafter, participants decorated the graves of more than 20,000 Union and Confederate soldiers. Click here for flyer.
APRIL 25, 2017, 7:00PM, “MEMBERSHIP MEETING”
PORT ROYAL PORTRAIT GALLERY, Town Hall, 419 King St., Port Royal, VA 22535.The guest speaker for our quarterly membership meeting will be Mr. Glen Hyatt, a local collector of WWI items. Mr. Hyatt has also graciously loaned some of his collection for our 2017 WWI & WWI Exhibits, now on display in the Port Royal Museum of American History.
APRIL 22, 2017, 11:00AM and 2:00PM, “BOOTH WALKING TOURS”
PORT ROYAL MUSEUM OF MEDICINE, 419 King St., Port Royal, VA 22535
Join Lincoln assassination researchers Dave Taylor and Kate Ramirez as they share the history of the town’s landmarks connected to the escape of assassin, John Wilkes Booth. A leisurely, history filled, one mile walk along the historic streets of Port Royal will end at the Port Royal Museum of American History where Booth related artifacts will be on exhibit and discussed. Light refreshments will be served.
TOURS ARE 11:00AM – 12:00PM, AND 2:00PM – 3:00PM. Interested participants should park at the Port Royal Museum of Medicine (419 King St., Port Royal, VA 22535). The entire tour is about one mile of walking and ends with exhibits and discussion of Booth related artifacts at the Port Royal Museum of American History. The suggested donation for the tour is a minimum of $10 per person with all proceeds going to the museums of Historic Port Royal, Inc. Please call Mrs. Davis at 804/7405285 for groups of more than six, otherwise reservations are not required.
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APRIL 15, 2017, 11:00AM-4:00PM, “THE VIRGINIA ROOM”
PORT ROYAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN HISTORY, 506 Main Street, Port Royal, VA, 22535
Join us for the grand opening of the newly appointed “Virginia Room”. On display are many rare, handmade furnishings, many of which are from the Conway, Buckner and Madison families. Mr. Herbert Collins will be available to answer questions and share the provenance of this magnificent collection. Portraits of Dolly Madison and Thomas Turner (one of Port Royal’s original trustees in 1744) will greet our guests and visitors. Refreshments will be served
FEBRUARY 11, 2017 10:00AM – 4:00PM, PORT ROYAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN HISTORY
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: 23RD USCT Living History Program.Join us with the 23rd USCT Living History Reenactors, led by Steward henderson and Hashmel Turner, during Black History Month, February, 2017.
FEBRUARY 18, 2017, 11:00AM – 2:00PM, PORT ROYAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN HISTORY
MUSEUM TEA PARTY: Join us for tea with our museum docents and a special showing of the newly added pieces to the White House China Collection
FEBRUARY 25, 2017, 11:00AM – 2:OOPM, PORT ROYAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN HISTORY
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: HARRIET TUBMAN Living History Program. The Port Royal of American History proudly presents Harriet Tubman as part of Black History Month FEBRUARY, 2017. Please join us as Mrs. Tubman shares information pertaining to Shiloh Church in Port Royal, Va.
JANUARY, 24, 2017, 7:00PM, in the Port Royal Town Hall
Historic Port Royal, Inc. General Membership Meeting. The guest speaker will be Kathy Beard, Caroline County’s Tourism Director.
DECEMBER 3, 2016, 3:00-5:00PM “HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE AT HAYFIELD”
FOR MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS: Please join Historic Port Royal, Inc. at the “Hayfield” estate for tours and a living history program. Click here for additional information. Needed donations are thankfully accepted.
NOVEMBER 11, 2016, 1:00PM-4:00PM “VETERAN’S DAY: PORT ROYAL VETERAN’S MEMORIAL DEDICATION”
Please join us as we pause to give thanks to those who have bravely served and are serving in the Armed Services of our beloved country, the United States of America. From -1:00 PM to 4:00 PM the Port Royal Museum of Medicine.
OCTOBER 1, 2016 “CHARTER DAY”
Join the Town of Port Royal for the annual “Charter Day” celebration. We will open three of our museums for this special day and will also have the “Silent Auction” that was postponed from July 4, 2016, due to inclement weather. The Port Royal Museum of American History, The Portrait Gallery, and the Port Royal Museum of Medicine will be open to the public.
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Needed donations are thankfully accepted.
AUGUST 27, 2016, 10:00am – 4:00pm
“APPRECIATION CELEBRATIONS for HERB COLLINS and UNION BANK AND TRUST”
Stop in to see the Herb Collins White House China and the Agnes Skinner Native American Artifact Collections as we celebrate the birthday of Herb Collins with cake and punch. Additionally, we will pay tribute to Union Bank and Trust for generously donating the historic Old Port Royal School and the Museum of American History buildings to Historic Port Royal, Inc. We thank you for all of your wonderful gifts!!
JULY 4, 2016 “INDEPENDENCE DAY FESTIVAL”
FREE ADMISSION!! OPEN TO PUBLIC!! Please join us for our 17th annual “INDEPENDENCE DAY FESTIVAL”. Historic Port Royal, Inc. activities will be located along Water Street, from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. We thank the Caroline County Board of Supervisors and The Town of Port Royal for their support, and especially the Bryant, Long, and Heimbach families for allowing us to host the event on their properties!! Click on PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES for more information on entertainment presented by Historic Port Royal, Inc. Three of our museums will be open from 1:00PM – 4:00PM.
The Town of Port Royal will also present Market Fair activities along King Street, from 9:00AM – 4:00PM. Click here for the Town of Port Royal activities.
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JUNE 4, 2016 “18th CENTURY GARDEN TEA & HOUSE TOUR AT “ROSE HILL””
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APRIL 30, 2016 “JOHN WILKES BOOTH ESCAPE TOUR THROUGH VIRGINIA”
Historic Port Royal, Inc. presented a docent guided bus tour that followed Booth’s Virginia escape route as he fled from federal troops after his assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Michael Kaufmann, renowned historical author, will be our tour guide.new flyer:
Click here for tour flyer. Click here for additional information on Michael Kaufmann.
OPEN to public with ticket purchase; Needed donations are thankfully accepted.
APRIL 21, 2016 “EARTH DAY AT FORT A.P. HILL”
Historical artifacts will be displayed.
Open to public. Needed donations are thankfully accepted.
FEBRUARY 12, 2016 “COUNCIL OF VIRGINIA ARCHAEOLOGISTS”ANNUAL WINTER MEETING
Historic Port Royal, Inc. hosted The Virginia Council of Virginia Archaeologists (COVA) annual meeting in historic Port Royal, Virginia. Meeting space and lunch was provided to all attendees.
DECEMBER 5, 2015, “HOLIDAY TROLLEY TOUR & PROGRESSIVE DINNER”
Historic Port Royal, Inc.(HPR) offered a docent guided trolley tour of the Town of Port Royal, a progressive holiday dinner, and entertainment at Riverview (c.1846), The Farmer’s home (c.2007), and the Portrait Gallery (in Port Royal Town Hall). Members of HPR purchased all available tickets within two weeks. Click on Membership Application, mail it, and start enjoying the numerous benefits of being a member of Historic Port Royal, Inc.
OCTOBER 11, 2015, 12:30pm – 7:00PM: “CHARTER DAY” in Town of Port Royal
We joined the Town of Port Royal for the annual “Charter Day” ()
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JULY 4, 2015: “INDEPENDENCE DAY”
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May 2, 2015: HERBERT COLLINS DAY & GRAND OPENING OF MUSEUM OF MEDICINE
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APRIL 23, 2015: “EARTH DAY” at Fort A. P. Hill
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APRIL 24-26, 2015: “SESQUICENTENNIAL OF THE CAPTURE OF LINCOLN’S ASSASSIN”
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APRIL 21, 2015: “Caroline County: Farm To Port:Virginia Historic Garden Week”
The Rappahannock Valley Garden Club offered tickets for sale to tour up to five magnificent properties along the Route 17 corridor between Fredericksburg and (including) Port Royal. All museums were open.
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FEBRUARY, 2015 “BLACK HISTORY MONTH” SPECIAL EXHIBIT
We celebrated “Black History Month” with special exhibits of amazing collections of African-American artifacts and memorabilia. click for more information
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DECEMBER, 2014 “HOLIDAY” SPECIAL EXHIBIT
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SEPTEMBER-NOVEMBER, 2014 “PORT ROYAL” SPECIAL EXHIBIT
A “local”collection of artifacts and memorabilia with direct ties to Port Royal, Virginia.
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OCTOBER 4, 2014 “CHARTER DAY” HISTORIC PORT ROYALclick here
11am – 5pm Join the historic Town of Port Royal in celebration of
“Charter Day”. The Port Royal Museum of American History will be open.
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JUNE-AUGUST, 2014 “THE CIVIL WAR” SPECIAL EXHIBITclick here
Port Royal Museum of American History, 506 Main St., Port Royal, VA, 22535
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JULY 4, 2014 “INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION”click here
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FEBRUARY, 2014 “BLACK HISTORY MONTH”
The Port Royal Museum of American History celebrated Black History Month with a special African-American exhibit including artifacts collected from around the world. We also dedicated a portrait of J. Shelby Gus to our Portrait Gallery, and recognized some of his many achievements at a celebration with family and friends.
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NOVEMBER, 2012 “DEDICATION OF PORT ROYAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN HISTORY”
The Museum opened November, 2012, at 506 Main Street, Port Royal, VA, 22535, (previously Union First Market Bank building). Benefactors of our two largest collections of historical artifacts are Caroline County natives Mr. Herbert Collins of Green Falls Estate, south of Bowling Green, and the Skinner family of Snowden Road, along the Rappahannock River. Many other Caroline families continue gifting and/or loaning items to our new museum for public viewing.
Click on FIND ME PORT ROYAL, VA for a “Mapquest” roadside map to our historic town.
