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ESVHS Mission
The Historical Society's mission is to preserve and interpret the history of the Eastern Shore and to educate the community about its past through our collections.
The Historical Society's mission is to preserve and interpret the history of the Eastern Shore and to educate the community about its past through our collections.
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ESVHS
PO Box 179
69 Market Street
Onancock, VA 23417
Mon-Fri 9:00 - 5:00
PO Box 179
69 Market Street
Onancock, VA 23417
Mon-Fri 9:00 - 5:00
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Ker Place
69 Market Street
Onancock, VA 23417
March - December
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
69 Market Street
Onancock, VA 23417
March - December
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Phone: 757-787-8012
Fax: 757-787-4271
Fax: 757-787-4271
The Eastern Shore of Virginia Historical Society
Serving You Since 1957
Ker Place is currently closed for tours for
the season and will reopen on March 15,
2014 from 11:00 - 3:00. Tours are on the
hour. Call ahead to make reservations.
Night at the Museum
March 14, 2014
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Join the Historical Society as we open the doors of Ker Place for the 2014 season. Immerse yourself in: the natural world with paintings by Richard Toft, a new exhibit highlighting Governor Henry A. Wise, our new K-12 education program, History Travels, and a vibrant display of fiber art by the Society's Rug Hooking Interest Group. This event has free admission, paintings available for purchase. For more information about the artist, Richard Toft, please visit www.toftstudio.com
March 14, 2014
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Join the Historical Society as we open the doors of Ker Place for the 2014 season. Immerse yourself in: the natural world with paintings by Richard Toft, a new exhibit highlighting Governor Henry A. Wise, our new K-12 education program, History Travels, and a vibrant display of fiber art by the Society's Rug Hooking Interest Group. This event has free admission, paintings available for purchase. For more information about the artist, Richard Toft, please visit www.toftstudio.com
Museum Open St. Patrick's Day Weekend
March 15, 2014: 11:00 PM - 3:00 PM
March 16, 2014: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day weekend in Onancock. Stop by Ker Place to see the new exhibits before heading to Market Street to enjoy the inaugural St. Patrick's Day Parade Sunday at 2:00 PM.
March 15, 2014: 11:00 PM - 3:00 PM
March 16, 2014: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day weekend in Onancock. Stop by Ker Place to see the new exhibits before heading to Market Street to enjoy the inaugural St. Patrick's Day Parade Sunday at 2:00 PM.