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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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69 Market Street
Onancock, VA 23417
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Ker Place
69 Market Street
Onancock, VA 23417
March - December
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Phone: 757-787-8012
Fax: 757-787-4271
The Eastern Shore of Virginia Historical Society
Serving You Since 1957
History Camps
July 8-12, 2013: Basic History Camp
July 15-19, 2013: Advanced History Camp
July 29 - August 2, 2013: Spy Camp

Enroll your student in one of these entertaining and educational camps. Scholarships are available. Call us today to enroll your student.
Civil War Lecture with Kellee Blake
June 25, 2013 7:00 PM
Onancock Baptist Church

Want to hear some intriguing stories about the Civil War era: Spies, Blockade Runners and Secessionists? Join us for a lecture by Kellee Blake at Onancock Baptist Church on Tuesday night. Members are free and non-members are $5.00. Click here for a sneak peak of what's to come. Reserve your seat today!