HOURS OF OPERATION (updated Aug 23, 2024)

Research Library: Open by appointment only. Advance notice ensures a better research experience for both you and our volunteer staff. See Library Info page. ***Library Closed Sept 1-Oct 12 for moving to new building***

Museum: Visitor information center, Bookshop, and office are open Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 10 AM to 4 PM in Lancaster House, although the main exhibit rooms are temporarily closed. Visitors are invited to tour the Old Clerks Office, Old Jail, and museum grounds.

 

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UPCOMING PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

OYSTER ROAST AND FALL RAFFLE
Saturday, November 9

More Info and Tickets

Annual Membership Meeting &
History Talk: The Miskimon Fire Tower
Tuesday, October 22, 4:00-6:00 PM

With guest speaker Susan Anthony-Tolbert. Free admission, but reservations requested for in-person attendance to ensure seating. Optional $5 Raffle Tickets will be sold at the door and Susan’s book will be available for $15. Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Dr, Kilmarnock. For Zoom option register here.

NEW BOOK
Almost in the Clouds!
The Story of the Miskimon Fire Tower, Miskimon, VA
By Susan Anthony-Tolbert

For sale in the LVHS Shop (Wed, Thu, Fri 10-4), online, and at event.
$15.00 retail / $13.50 LVHS members (plus tax/shipping)

RECENT PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

Sat. October 12, 11:00 AM

DUNTON LIBRARY FOR
GENEALOGY AND HISTORY
Dedication and Grand Opening Celebration!

Check back here soon for photos/video

“Early Postal History of Lancaster County” by Andy Graff

Watch the September 18, 2024 recording at https://www.facebook.com/LancasterVaHistory/videos

View/Download the Audience Handout

Andy Graff talks about postal history and his collection of envelopes and postmarks from Lancaster and the Northern Neck. Co-hosted by LVHS and the Lancaster Community Library.

PAST PROGRAMS AND EVENTS – WATCH THE RECORDINGS Click Here

Special Focus: BLACK HISTORY PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES Click Here