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Charles C. Green v. County School Board of New Kent County, 391 U.S. 430 (1968)

Charles C. Green v. County School Board of New Kent County, 391 U.S. 430 (1968)

by Stephanie Heinatz | Feb 27, 2021 | African American History, Interesting History From Our Region, People of Middlesex

Charles C. Green v. County School Board of New Kent County, 391 U.S. 430 (1968) by the Honorable Patricia Polson Satterfield, Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York (Ret.) “When this opinion is handed down, the traffic light will have changed from Brown...
Morgan v. Virginia (1946)

Morgan v. Virginia (1946)

by Whitney L | Feb 18, 2021 | African American History, Culture/Life, Historical Figures, Middlesex History, People of Middlesex, Saluda History

  As you travel through the town of Saluda in Middlesex County, Virginia, you will find a historical marker in front of the Historic Middlesex County Courthouse. This marker signifies a paramount Supreme Court decision that set precedent for the inevitable battles...
Upcoming Virtual Event! February 21 @ 3PM

Upcoming Virtual Event! February 21 @ 3PM

by Whitney L | Feb 10, 2021 | African American History, Museum Updates, Upcoming Events

Education First & Foremost: The History and Legacy of the Rappahannock Industrial Academy “A compelling story of triumph over adversity” February 21, 3:00PM Email RIAcademyAlumni@gmail.com or call 804-651-8753 for Zoom Link or Dial-In...
Tuskegee Airman George Taylor

Tuskegee Airman George Taylor

by Whitney L | Feb 9, 2021 | African American History, Collections, Interesting History From Our Region, Middlesex History, Military Heroes, People of Middlesex

When George A. Taylor first left his hometown of Middlesex, Va., and enlisted in the Army Air Forces to join the Tuskegee Airmen, he did not tell his neighbors and friends of his plans. “He never told any of them because so many of the blacks were washed out...
Two Local History Stories Collide – Al Gore & The 1670 Map of Middlesex County

Two Local History Stories Collide – Al Gore & The 1670 Map of Middlesex County

by Whitney L | Feb 9, 2021 | Culture/Life, Interesting History From Our Region, Middlesex History, People of Middlesex

FIRST Was Former Vice-President Al Gore’s ancestor really an early settler in Middlesex County?? Yes, his name was John Gore! SECOND Is Al Gore’s last name listed on the 1670 map of Middlesex County?? Probably Yes, former VP Al Gore’s roots start in...
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The History of The Country Store

Old general stores are found often in rural communities, some may still be in business while others are converted into visitor centers, new businesses, or sadly, torn down. The origination

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April 8, 2021

Recording: Fairfield Foundation’s Urbanna Archaeology Dig

The Middlesex County Museum & Historical Society recently conducted a virtual lecture with the Fairfield Foundation on the Urbanna archaeological dig in Urbanna, specifically at the Sandwich location. Below, you

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April 5, 2021

Women In History: Patricia Royal Perkinson

by Larry Chowning          As part of the Middlesex County Museum’s celebration in March of Women’s History Month, the museum is recognizing the late Patricia (Pat) Royal Perkinson.    Pat,

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March 25, 2021

Middlesex County Museum
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Saluda, VA 23149

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