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HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING - MAY 16
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2012 ORNAMENT NOW AVAILABLE
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KING GEORGE CONFEDERATE MONUMENT BOOK NOW AVAILABLE
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2011 BRASS ORNAMENT AVAILABLE - $20.00
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OLD PHOTOS NEEDED
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SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION - SEE BELOW
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WAWASET BOOK STILL AVAILABLE
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KING GEORGE COUNTY PICTORIAL HISTORY STILL AVAILABLE
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HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING - MAY 16
We will meet at 6:30 pm in the Revercomb Building. Lauren Hornbaker, our scholarship recipient, will present her entry. Our program will be led by Dave Muraca who will talk about the archaeology of George Washington's home. Meetings are open to the public.
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2012 ORNAMENT - WASHINGTON MILL
The image used for our 2012 ornament is from a painting by local artist, Jack Darling (1911-2007). The original painting hangs in KG Courthouse. Washington Mill is situated on the Machodoc Creek on Washington Mill Road. It was first owned by the Thornton family and in 1897 Henry Thacker Washington bought it from his father's estate. It was the longest running mill in the county, remaining until 1942. More information available upon request. Ornament $20 + $3 shipping.
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POTTERY
We will have a selection of pottery at the upcoming PARKS & REC CRAFT SHOW soon. Watch for details. The pottery will include "King George County, Est.1720" and will be available in green or blue. Styles will include mugs, steins, flower pots, sugar canisters, pie plates, and more. Prices from $15 to $25.
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WE NEED PHOTOS OF FORMER SHERIFFS
In recognition of the opening of the new Sheriff's facility, the historical society is collecting photos of former sheriffs to be placed on display at the new facility. If you have any or know of anyone who does, please contact us. Recognition of the owner of the original photo will be displayed also.
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NEW KING GEORGE COUNTY MONUMENT BOOK
The King George County Monument book is here. The 140-page book contains a history of how the monument came to be as well as a brief biography, including military history, of each person listed on the monument. It also identifies, to the best of our knowledge, others who served from King George County who, for reasons unknown, are not listed on the monument. Pictures are included where available. Readers are invited to update the book with information and pictures for future editions. $20.00 (Shipping costs will likely be around $3.00).
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BOOTH ON THE RUN
Jean and Elizabeth are researching into the truth and myths about John Wilkes Booth's escape through King George County. If your family has a story about the escape, please let us know. These stories will disappear over the next several generations and we want to have them written down. Contact us through this website, or at kghistory@verizon.net.
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CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS CHANGES
A change to the constitution and bylaws will be mailed out to members in a few weeks. Please watch for this and return your ideas and comments by the date posted in the letter.
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JOIN US !
To become a member of the King George Historical Society, click here and submit the required information. Members will receive an 8-page quarterly newsletter containing current news as well as "News of Yesteryear." Annual dues: $20.00 Family; $15.00 Individual; $3.00 Student. Lifetime Membership = $250.00 per person.
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2011 BRASS ORNAMENT: EAGLE'S NEST
The 2011 brass ornament is now available: $20.00 (plus $3.00 shipping). The ornament features EAGLE'S NEST, a Virginia Historical Landmark listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Eagle's Nest was orginally built about 1764 by William Fitzhugh of Bedford, England. TAKE A LOOK AT OUR ONLINE GIFT SHOP FOR MORE CHRISTMAS SHOPPING IDEAS. NOTE: THE 2012 ORNAMENT WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON... IT WILL FEATURE WASHINGTON MILL, A GRIST MILL LOCATED ON WASHINGTON MILL ROAD IN KING GEORGE.
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NORTHERN NECK GUIDE BOOK ***N E W***
"Historic Sites in Virginia's Northern Neck & Essex County" is now available. Paperback copies of this 278-page book are $25, hardback copies, $40. The book describes 460 sites, including grand plantations and early modest homes, along with schools, churches and other places of interest. Copies may be obtained at the KG Museum and other locations in the Northern Neck. WE HAVE A LIMITED SUPPLY OF THESE BOOKS. PLEASE ORDER SOON.
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MUSEUM NEWS
The Museum is now open on Thursdays and Saturdays, 10 am until 2 pm. Call 775-9477 or emailkghistory@verizon.net to make an appointment to visit on other days. Please give ample notice, giving us time to check our emails and messages.
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OLD PHOTOS WANTED
We are updating our files. We are looking for pictures more than 50 years old -- King George County homes, schools, businesses and other buildings. Please... look through your collections and share your old photos with us. We will be happy to scan your originals while you wait and immediately return them to you.
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1873 WAWASET TRAGEDY
Copies of "Disaster on the Potomac - the Last Run of the Steamer Wawaset" (by Al Oickle) are still available for $20.00 at the museum or at B. King's office (call 775-3633). Mail orders, please add $3.50.
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KING GEORGE COUNTY PICTORIAL HISTORY
The pictorial history is still available. One can obtain a copy from Union Bank & Trust, the museum, Herb Hewitt's law office, or click here to order by mail.
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MUSEUM DVD AVAILABLE
There are a limited number of DVDs depicting the 19 museums and historical sites in the Northern Neck. King George County Museum is included. If you would like to know what is available in the Northern Neck, this DVD is a bargain. Jean and Elizabeth have copies for $13. Just send us an email for details.
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The Central Rappahannock Heritage Center is located in Fredericksburg, Virginia and is a repository for archival material for the counties of King George, Caroline, Spotsylvania, Stafford and the City of Fredericksburg. For more information, visit their website by clicking on this headline.
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Click on this link to see what's happening with our neighbor Historic Port Royal
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TO CONTACT US
If you need to contact us and have a short time for an answer, please use the inquiry@kghistory.org address. If you are not in need of a quick answer, you can use kghistory@verizon.net. We cannot guarantee that we will be able to read the verizon address in a timely manner. We read it once a week, at the museum, IF we do not have many visitors, planned activities, or unexpected jobs to do. The inquiry address, on the other hand, is forwarded to selected members at their home so that we can answer them from day to day. Please be patient with us. We love to answer your questions and try to do it in a timely manner.
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SCHOLARSHIP
The King George Historical Society has designated $1,000 for a scholarship for a King George senior (resident of the county) who plans to continue his/her education in a post secondary institution. Entries may include written research papers, oral and/or audiovisual presentations, etc., pertaining to historic places, people, or events that took place in KG County. Students are invited to visit the museum for ideas and suggestions; the museum contains extensive historical information on county homes, businesses, industries, and schools of yesteryear. In addition there are genealogical files and a computer database relating to numerous county families. FOR FURTHER INFO, CONTACT A KING GEORGE HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR OR EMAIL KGHISTORY@VERIZON.NET
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