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Join Us for “Persistence: The Story of Women’s Suffrage”
The Middlesex County Museum & Historical Society invites you to a living history presentation by Nancy Lowden, Manager of Historical Programs at Maymont, Richmond’s Gilded Age estate, brings the story of woman’s suffrage to life.
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Autumn Jazz Fest 2019 to Benefit Middlesex Museum
Join us for the Autumn Jazz Fest! Proceeds benefit the Middlesex County Museum & Historical Society.
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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.”
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Biography of Raymond W. Burrell Sr., a Homegrown Hero
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.
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Raymond Burrell, World War II veteran, turns 100
Burrell turned 100 years old on May 9, 2019. He lives with his daughter in Deltaville and was among the Middlesex County veterans featured in our document series, Homegrown Heroes.
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Tichacek Finishes Presentation
Want to add excitement and a little color to your garden ornaments, wrought iron patio furniture, flower pots, planters, statuary, figures and plaques?
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Need Research Assistance?
Did you know the Middlesex Museum staff and volunteer researchers are delighted to help you discover family history or uncover the answers to your burning Middlesex County history questions?
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Information sought on three Urbanna founders
This year Friends of Urbanna Museum and Parks will celebrate Urbanna Founder’s Day on Saturday, August 10, 2019 starting at 10 a.m. at the Middlesex Woman’s Club building on Virginia Street in Urbanna.
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Strong Men and Women in Virginia History Exhibit Coming to Middlesex
The Middlesex County Museum and Historical Society, Inc. is pleased to announce that it will host the 2019 Strong Men and Women in Virginia History traveling exhibition from October 2, 2019 through November 6, 2019. Strong Men and Women in Virginia History recognizes Virginia African Americans, past and present, who have made noteworthy and admirable contributions to the commonwealth. This exhibition from the Library of Virginia is made possible with support from Dominion Energy.
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The Mystery of Fossils
Grady Frame will provide attendees to the Middlesex County Museum Visitor Center a free opportunity to see and learn more about fossils on Saturday, July 27 from 1 to 2 p.m
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