Discover The Rich History of Middlesex County, Virginia

What You May Find At The Middlesex Museum

The Middlesex County Museum & Historical Society is a journey through everyday life going back through the 19th century — and beyond. Get up close with artifacts that include prehistoric whale bones and shark teeth and Native American arrow points. Celebrate the county’s military heritage with exhibits featuring soldiers going back to the Civil War as well as Lt. Gen. Chesty Puller, the most decorated Marine in Corps history.

Imagine yourself wearing the clothes of the 19th and early 20th centuries that are on display and “shop” for goods in the large selection of General Store merchandise.

Learn about Civil Rights pioneer Irene Morgan and see her Medal of Freedom that’s on display. For map lovers, find an extensive selection of historical maps for cartographic exploration.

In addition to the main museum, a short walk away is the Historic Clerk’s Office that is housed in the original 1852 Middlesex County Clerk’s office building. The exhibit explores a typical court day in old Middlesex and traces 200 years of county history through historical documents, many hidden from marauding Union forces in 1863 through the foresight of County Clerk P.T. Woodward.

Upcoming Events

Rosegill Fund Raiser to feature Professor Ted McCord of George Mason University
October 8, 2023

Onsite Fund Raiser

Historical Highway Marker Dedication
October 14, 2023

Dedication

Recent Articles & Updates

1960s Advertising Materials
May 28, 2023
Middlesex Ties to the Largest Emancipation in American History - Robert Carter III
April 12, 2023
Serving Our Country
January 29, 2023