PORT ROYAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN HISTORY
THE MUSEUM IS OPEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, FOR THE MONTHS OF JANUARY AND FEBRUARY
PLEASE CALL CAROLYN DAVIS FOR AN APPOINMENT
804-370-5285
Masks are required for entry. Thank you!
PORT ROYAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN HISTORY
506 Main Street, Port Royal, Virginia 22535
OPEN and FREE to public. Donations are Appreciated.
Historic Port Royal, Inc. offers guided tours of our history museum. If you can’t join us on Saturdays, please contact Mrs. Davis at 804-370-5285 or email us at HistoricPortRoyalVa@gmail.com to schedule your group or special tour.
Donations are always gratefully accepted.
PAST EVENTS
2018
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OCTOBER 20, 2018, FALL LIVING HISTORY OPEN HOUSE
Port Royal Museum of American History & Old Port Royal School
506 Main St., Port Royal, Virginia
Fall festivities with living historians, period music, guided tours of the museum and Old Port Royal School.
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DECEMBER 8, 2018, 3:OOPM-6:00PM
CHRISTMAS MEMBERSHIP SOCIAL AT MOSS NECK LODGE
Christmas Membership Social (for members, only) was a wonderful evening. Thank you Silver Companies.
AUGUST 7, 2018, 2:00PM – 8:00PM
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
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SEPTEMBER 15 – 16, 2018
PIRATE INVASION
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APRIL 26, 2018, 10:00am-3:00pm
EARTH DAY at Fort A.P. Hill, Bowling Green, VA
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APRIL 28, 2018, 11:00am-2:00pm
19th CENTURY MEAT HOUSE DEDICATION
Restored Meat House ribbon cutting! This meat house was originally built on Lot 14 in Port Royal on property owned by George Fitzhugh from 1830-1876. When Rt. 301 was widened it was moved to Lot 14 next to the Peyton-Brockenbrough House on King St. After years of neglect it was donated to HPR and moved to a cozy spot between the American History Museum and Old Port Royal School, on U.S. Rte. 301, where it has been restored.
This restoration project was made possible by donations to Historic Port Royal, Inc., our members and volunteers. We greatly thank you for your contributions and consideration!
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MAY 12, 2018, 11:00am-2:00pm
“KING STREET STROLL”
419 King St, Port Royal, VA 22535
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JANUARY 23, 2018, 7:00PM: HPR MEMBER MEETING
Port Royal Town Hall, 419 King St., Port Royal, VA 22535
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2017
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NOVEMBER 11, 2017: VETERAN’S DAY
2017: 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.
OCTOBER, 2017: SPEAKER “HERBERT COLLINS: DAYS OF THE PAST”
SEPTEMBER, 23, 2017: 1:30pm – 3:30pm: “FAYE BENJAMIN, AUTHOR” at the Port Royal Museum of American History on 506 Main Street.A Caroline County author will share her recently published books, and is currently planning to write a mystery and another Civil War story. Her first Civil War novel, RIVER OF TEARS, is about her great-grandfather’s life and service in the 61st Virginia Infantry Regiment. A limited number of her books will be available for sale.
Special walking tours of the Village are also available for groups. Contact Mrs. Davis at 804-370-5285 for more information.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2017, “CHARTER DAY PIRATE FESTIVAL”
10:00AM – 4:00PM
The Port Royal Museum of American History, 506 Main Street (US301), and the Port Royal Museum of Medicine, 419 King Street, will be open with docent guided, history filled presentations and displays of our numerous artifact collections.
10:00AM – 7:00PM
The Town of Port Royal presents the annual “CHARTER DAY PIRATE FESTIVAL”. click here for more information
Click here for vendor application
JULY 4, 2017, “INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION”
Corner of Water & Market Streets
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
APRIL 25, 2017, 7:00PM, “MEMBERSHIP MEETING”
APRIL 22, 2017, 11:00AM and 2:00PM, “BOOTH WALKING TOURS”
PORT ROYAL MUSEUM OF MEDICINE, 419 King St., Port Royal, VA 22535
APRIL 15, 2017, 11:00AM-4:00PM, “THE VIRGINIA ROOM”
PORT ROYAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN HISTORY, 506 Main Street, Port Royal, VA, 22535
FEBRUARY 11, 2017 10:00AM – 4:00PM, “BLACK HISTORY MONTH”
PORT ROYAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN HISTORY
FEBRUARY 18, 2017, 11:00AM – 2:00PM, “MUSEUM TEA PARTY” DISPLAYING NEW WHITE HOUSE CHINA
PORT ROYAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN HISTORY
FEBRUARY 25, 2017, 11:00AM – 2:OOPM, “BLACK HISTORY MONTH”, HARRIET TUBMAN
PORT ROYAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN HISTORY
JANUARY, 24, 2017, 7:00PM, “GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING, KATHY BEARD”
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.
Click here for flyer.
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””
Click here for additional information.
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” ()
click for town flyer
JULY 4, 2015: “INDEPENDENCE DAY”
click for event pictures
click for activities flyer.
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May 2, 2015: HERBERT COLLINS DAY & GRAND OPENING OF MUSEUM OF MEDICINE
click for information and pictures
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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.