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Ramsay House Visitors Center
Alexandria, Virginia

Archaeology, Culture, History, Historic House, Specialized

Built c. 1724 by William Ramsay, the house is said to have brought down river and barged to its current location in 1749. It now serves as the City's visitor center.

Rice's Hotel / Hughlett's Tavern
Heathsville, Virginia

Culture, General, History

The Tavern is is home to four artisan guilds, which all demonstrate on-site, give classes to the public and sell their wares. This includes the Blacksmiths, the Woodworkers, the Quilters and the Spinners & Weavers.

Rockbridge Historical Society
Lexington, Virginia

Art, Botanical Garden, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library

The Rockbridge Historical Society is a repository for much of the history of Rockbridge County and Lexington. Historical resources, artifacts, and many publications and papers are available for use by historians or anyone who is researching the history or people of this area.

Reuel B. Pritchett Museum
Bridgewater, Virginia

Culture, History, University

A general history museum of nearly 10,000 items, mostly from the collection of Brethren Minister, Reuel B. Pritchett of Tennessee.

Rippon Lodge Historic Site
Woodbridge, Virginia

Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Specialized

Rippon Lodge was built circa 1747 by Richard Blackburn and is one of the oldest houses still standing in Prince William County. This modest house was built on a hilltop overlooking the mouth of Neabsco Creek and the Potomac River and was surrounded by several other structures during the 18th century. In the early 20th century the home under went extensive renovations by its then owner Judge Wade Ellis and his wife Dessie. Stewardship of the home then passed to its last private owner Admiral Richard Blackburn Black in 1953. Prince William County purchased the property in 2000 and began extensive restoration efforts.

Russell County Historical Society
Lebanon, Virginia

Culture, History, Historical Society, Library, Military

Russell County was formed in 1786 out of Washington County. Formed out of Russell County in whole or in part were Buchanan, Dickenson, Lee, Scott, Tazewell, and Wise Counties. The Russell County Courthouse burned in 1872; the loss of one deed book and one marriage book are attributed to this fire. The Local History Room at the Lebanon Library has an extensive collection containing local history and authors as well as extensive genealogical material. There is also a small local history collection available at the Honaker Library. The information below may assist you in conducting genealogical research; you should also consult the library’s list of genealogy websites.

MUSEUM CONFERENCES

West Virginia Association of Museums 2024 Conference

June 6 - 8, 2024

Shepherdstown, West Virginia

Ohio Museums Association 2024 Conference with AMM

July 24 - August 3, 2024

Columbus, Ohio

South Carolina Federation of Museums 2024 Conference

September 16 - 18, 2024

Laurens, South Carolina

Museums Alaska: 2024 Conference

September 25 - 28, 2024

Fairbanks, Alaska

Florida Association of Museums 2024 Annual Conference & Exposition

October 13 - 16, 2024

Daytona Beach, Florida

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