The Eastern Shore of Virginia Historical Society preserves and interprets the history of the Eastern Shore, and educates the community about its past. Please consider a donation today to help preserve the historic Hopkins and Bros. Store and replace the failing dock and bulkhead.
 
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Exhibits

The Historical Society is the place for learning about Eastern Shore history and culture. We welcome visitors to view our permanent displays of period furniture, portraits, and domestic furnishings. Our Wise/Cropper exhibit tells the story of two native Eastern Shore men, Governor Henry Wise and General John Cropper through artifacts depicting their life at home and at war. We are always looking through our collection to create new and exciting temporary exhibits.

events

The community is invited to a variety of ESVHS hosted events throughout the year, including Music on the Lawn, Ker Art Festival and the Holiday Open House. These events highlight the beauty of Ker Place, both inside and out. The gorgeous Federal Period landscape and Georgian style architecture offer the perfect backdrop for any event. Both the grounds and the museum are open to the public for venue rental, and we welcome you to host your event at Ker Place!

education

The Historical Society educates visitors young and old through various public programming events throughout the year. Our History Travels program focuses on helping students and teachers make connections between their Eastern Shore home and national history. Adult Education is an important aspect of our programming as well. We host workshops and lectures on varied topics, from Genealogy and Ancestry to Windsor Chair construction to local Eastern Shore historical events.