Agnes Ker's Herb Garden: Everyday Essentials in Food, Medicine and Hygiene in 1801 Lecture
Sep
5
6:00 PM18:00

Agnes Ker's Herb Garden: Everyday Essentials in Food, Medicine and Hygiene in 1801 Lecture

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Join Julie Cardinale and Doris Gebel, two Virginia Master Gardeners, for an outdoor lecture on the ways Agnes Ker may have used her herb garden in 1801 to nourish, heal, and maintain her household. Julie, the Lead Gardener of Ker Place Herb & Kitchen Garden, will provide a hands-on demonstration showcasing the practical uses of herbs then and now. This lecture will be free and open to the public!

The lecture will be held outdoors on Ker Place grounds, weather permitting. If there is poor weather on September 5th, the lecture will be held indoors at Ker Place.

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VA250 Mobile Museum Experience Visiting Ker Place
Oct
9
to Oct 11

VA250 Mobile Museum Experience Visiting Ker Place

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The VA250 Mobile Museum Experience will be visiting Ker Place as a part of our Living History on the Lawn event, taking place October 11th.

The VA250 Mobile Museum Experience titled “Out Of Many, One,” will be parked in the Market Street Methodist Lot near the gate that borders Ker Place and Market Street Methodist. Ker Place and the VA250 Mobile Museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. from Thursday to Saturday to help kick off our Living History on the Lawn event commemorating the Revolutionary War and America’s fight for freedom. Field trips to the Mobile Museum are available through Ker Place by appointment.

If you would like to see a sneak peek of the VA250 Mobile Museum, check out this video!

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Oct
11
10:00 AM10:00

Living History on the Lawn

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Step back in time with Shore History at Living History on the Lawn, taking place Saturday, Oct. 11, on the front lawn of Ker Place, located at 69 Market Street in Onancock. This engaging, family-friendly event brings the 18th century to life with Revolutionary War-era military and civilian reenactors, Indigenous interpreters, traditional tradespeople, and local craftsmen.

The VA250 Mobile Museum Experience will be present from Thursday, October 9 to Saturday, October 11 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. It will be parked in the parking lot of Market Street Methodist Church near the fence line bordering Ker Place.

Stroll through our historical grounds, witness live demonstrations of colonial-era skills and trades, and discover the stories of the Eastern Shore during the Revolutionary War. Food vendors and local artisans will be on-site, offering tastes and treasures inspired by the region’s rich heritage.

Admission is free and open to all. Mark your calendars and join us as history comes alive on the lawn at Ker Place!

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7th Annual Crab Crackin' at Ker Place
Aug
16
4:00 PM16:00

7th Annual Crab Crackin' at Ker Place

All You Can Eat

Shore History’s seventh annual all-you-can-eat Crab Crackin’ at Ker Place from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16. On the front lawn of 69 Market Street, home of the Onancock landmark, Shore History will host the feast to showcase the Eastern Shore’s agricultural and aquacultural bounty with live music by The Rhythm Section and a live auction. Purchase your tickets below.

The menu includes steamed crabs; steamed clams; sweet corn; barbecue; coleslaw; beer and wine; and orange crushes (limited quantity of alcohol included, with additional available for purchase.) There are two levels of tickets: General Admission and “The Crab Pod”, which is a civic sponsorship level perfect for a big group! The emailed order confirmation will serve as your ticket so be sure to bring it with you on Aug. 16. We can’t wait to crack some crabs with you!

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The Bill Bagwell Memorial Golf Classic
Jun
13
10:00 AM10:00

The Bill Bagwell Memorial Golf Classic

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Swinging for Shore History

Due to weather conditions, the May 30 Tournament date has been postponed to the rain date of June 13th.

Join Shore History at the Eastern Shore Yacht & Country Club on Friday, May 30th for a fun-filled scramble tournament with a 10am shotgun start. For $125 per player, your foursome will enjoy a fantastic day on the course, complete with a delicious boxed lunch from Buttercups and complimentary cold beverages.

Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three teams, and players can purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win fantastic prizes. The rain date is June 13th. Team and hole sponsorships are available.

Sponsored by Weichert Realtors Mason-Davis, The Morgan Group Coldwell Banker Harbor Realty, Atlantic Animal Hospital, Steamers, Clearstead Advisory Solutions, Bill & Coni Chandler, Dawn & T Lee Byrd, Bundick Well and Pump Co., Lynn Gayle, Bloxom for Delegate, Perdue Farms, Canal Capital Management, Mallards, Shore Daily News, WESR Radio, Kate & Tammy Hill, Coldwell Banker Realtors, Kate Jacob, Buttercups, Jake & Dana Dillon, Taylor Bank, Davis Disposal, The Bagwell Family, Margaret MacKenzie, Williams Funeral Homes, Chesapeake Investment Planning, LLC, Turner and Wiggins, PLLC, Standard Marine, Inc, and Pride Antifreeze & Coolant.

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Music on the Lawn Sunshine & Margaritas
May
23
5:30 PM17:30

Music on the Lawn Sunshine & Margaritas

FREE CONCERT

Join us for a FREE concert on the lawn at Ker Place with live jams by Hampton Roads’ favorite Snackbar Jones from 5:30pm-8:30pm Friday, May 23rd. El Piscachin and Mount Nebo Meats will be serving up their delicious Mexican and BBQ foods. Shore History will have margaritas, beer, wine, and water for sale. Bring a chair and a friend!

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Chesapeake Bay Adventures: Stories from the Bay
Apr
11
6:00 PM18:00

Chesapeake Bay Adventures: Stories from the Bay

Join author C.L. Marshall on Friday, April 11th, at 6:00 pm for an evening of captivating Eastern Shore storytelling, complemented by a delicious dish featuring local wildlife. If it swims, walks, flies, or paddles, C.L. has likely written a tale or crafted a recipe for it.

A veteran journalist and former magazine editor, Marshall will discuss his works, including Chesapeake Bay Adventures: Tales from the Eastern Shore, Chesapeake Bay Duck Hunting Tales, and his two cookbooks.

Due to inclement weather, the event will be held in the Gallery at Historic Onancock School. Books will be available for purchase, and Shore History will offer beer and wine by donation. This event is free and open to the public.

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Ker Place Museum Reopening
Mar
15
11:00 AM11:00

Ker Place Museum Reopening

Ker Place is reopening for tours on Saturday, March 15th from 11am-3pm. The federal-period Georgian-style house was built from 1799 to 1803 for prosperous merchant farmer John Shepherd Ker; his wife, Agnes Corbin Ker; and their family. It is described by the Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission as “the finest and most elaborate Federal mansion on Virginia’s Eastern Shore” and “one of the Shore’s major architectural landmarks.”

The elegant home has been restored to its original appearance as noted in the 1806 John Ker inventory. Rich colors, detailed plaster work, and finely crafted woodwork are found throughout the house. Period antique furnishings create an authentic ambiance of plantation life in the early 19th century on the Eastern Shore. There are also tales and relics of general Eastern Shore history spread throughout the museum.

Guided tours with a docent will be available, or if you prefer, enjoy a self-led audio tour through the Shore History app click here to download it.

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