Tuskegee Airman George Taylor
“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.”
“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.”
The Middlesex County Museum and Historical Society, The Marine Corps League Middle Peninsula Detachment #1317, and Mr. John Sharpe and Ms. Amy Earley , owners of Chesty’s former home in
“Riverdale Farm in Hardyville was the site of a World War ll “top secret” communication outpost. It was linked to others from Fort Monmouth, New Jersey to Fort Monroe and was used
With General Lewis Burwell “Chesty” Puller’s home just down the street, the Middlesex County Museum has collected a number of pieces that celebrate the decorated war hero over the years.
In 2018, the family of Captain Newman gifted the Middlesex County Museum & Historical Society his gun accessories, a medical kit, hygiene kit, shovel, uniform, a tote bag, Army service
Among the noted Middlesex County residents featured in our Homegrown Heroes documentary (you can watch it here) was Raymond W. Burrell. Below find his full biography which his family so graciously provided to the Middlesex Museum, as well as photos of Mr. Burrell through the years.
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
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
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,
