When you visit Port Royal, Virginia, be sure to stop by our museums and share in our history. Port Royal, considered to be a treasure of the Rappahannock, is pleased to welcome visitors at its museums, which are open on Saturdays 10 – 4. We are happy to accommodate private tours, please call ahead for information: 804-742-5406.
The gift shop is open during museum hours, and by appointment. The gift shop has many Caroline County, Port Royal, and other historical texts along with other items that you may find interesting.
Another Can’t Miss Museum
In January 2001, this historic doctor’s office building was donated to Historic Port Royal, Inc. by Mrs. Ned Stehl. The Caroline County Board of Supervisors, at their January 9, 2001 meeting approved the request from Historic Port Royal for funding in the amount of $20,000 to help with the cost of restoration. The restoration will result in a Visitor Center/Museum to greet visitors into the Town as well as Caroline County along the U.S. Route 301 corridor. The Visitor Center will also have a medical museum with historic implements, many donated that were used during the timeframe the doctors were in practice. The Center will be located on the Town Green of Port Royal.
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Membership in Historic Port Royal
Our membership application.
Order Form: “Hidden Village: Port Royal, Virginia 1744 – 1981” by Ralph Emmett Fall
The order form for “Hidden Village: Port Royal, Virginia 1744 – 1981” by Ralph Emmett Fall. This text is one of the most paramount authorities on Port Royal, Virginia; and if you’re a history buff that wants to know more about Port Royal or Caroline County, this is the text for you.
Additional Books: Topics From Booth to Caroline County and Beyond
Additional books that Historic Port Royal sells. These are about topics local to Port Royal, Caroline County, and cover everything from local history to the Lincoln Assassination. If you’re a Virginia history buff, you can’t pass on this book list.
Port Royal by Boat
Visiting by boat? Here is a useful water guide, including photos and things you should know before navigating the waters along Port Royal. For example, did you know that our early waterfront residents built wharves jutting out hundreds of feet into the river? While not visible on the surface, the remnants of these massive docks are a danger to boats and should be avoided. If you’re boating near Port Royal, the tips in this guide will help make for a safe journey.
Membership Newsletter
Telling the happenings of Historic Port Royal and the surrounding community, this insightful newsletter will educate and inform. Newsletters dating from April 2012 are archived here. Take a look. See what we’ve experienced and accomplished! There is still so much more to do!