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Extensive exhibits covering four centuries of Middlesex life, stories, and records

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Museum Events

When events are listed as RSVP, registration is not required; however, it is appreciated for planning.

Upcoming Events

Protecting our Middlesex Architectural Heritage
Sun, Aug 09
Historic Courthouse
Joanna McKnight from the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) will be presenting an educational talk on historic buildings in Virginia and how to best sustain and protect them now and into the future.
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Fragments of Time: A Deep Dive into Historical Glass
Sun, Aug 23
Middlesex Museum Annex Building
New Middlesex Museum intern, Stephanie Milligan, will be presenting her knowledge on historical glass.
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Join Us as a Volunteer!

Exhibit work is always fun. The project list is varied and ongoing. With such a diverse selection, we hope that you find something that will appeal to you. You can make a difference! Please help us and share your time. Sample: Cataloging Minerals, Cataloging Fossils, Revolutionary War Soldier Research, Yard Maintenance, Dusting and Vacuuming Cataloging Mineral Collection Large personal collection of minerals gifted to museum needs to be cataloged into the museum collection.

Tying the Marriage Knot

Fun and interesting facts about getting married in Middlesex County Va across three centuries

A Soldier’s Story of Peter Taff

A Revolutionary War Tale That February, at the age of 23, Peter Taff crossed the county line from Middlesex and journeyed north to Essex County. There he signed possibly the first legal document of his life as he enlisted for the term of two years into the 7th Virginia regiment of the Virginia line in the service of the United States. His brigade was under the command of General Woodford that two years spanning 1776 to 1778. According to his pension record that involved an or