Essex County Museum & Historical Society

06/11/2026

If you're looking for something to do this weekend, there will be three tall ships docked in Richmond! The OOSTERSCHELDE, PRIDE OF BALTIMORE II, and VIRGINIA are headed up the James River right now.

This event is free to the public. You can find out more at https://sail250virginia.com/

06/11/2026

06/04/2026

🌙🌳 Following April’s successful Artemis II mission, meet and hear the story of a Tappahannock resident who went to the Moon in 2022: a tree planted in the Max Silverman Courtyard at the Museum! Ages 7-12.

This event will be held at the Essex County Museum & Historical Society located at 218 Water Lane in Tappahannock.

05/16/2026

NOW 30% OFF! Open till 3:00 pm today, and we still have plenty of mannequins. . .

05/16/2026

First discount has kicked in, everything is now 10% off! Discounts will get bigger throughout the day, so stop by the Essex County Museum. . .

05/15/2026

TOMORROW is the big day! Stop by the Essex County Museum from 10-3 for our big WHALE OF A SALE! Here's another preview of some of the great things we'll have for sale. Go to https://ecmhs.org/ for more information.

05/14/2026

There's something for everyone at the Whale of a Sale! This Saturday, 10-3, at the Essex County Museum. This event is open to the public, so swing by and find something special for yourself.

And remember, the discounts get bigger throughout the day! Go to https://ecmhs.org/ for more information.

05/13/2026

Here's a few more items that will be up for grabs at this Saturday's Whale of a Sale! If you know anyone who's looking for some mannequins, be sure to let them know. . .

For more information, go to https://ecmhs.org/

05/12/2026

Check out some of the great things you'll find at the Whale of a Sale this Saturday. There will be some great deals on some great items, so don't miss it!

We're still accepting donations, so it's a great time to do some spring cleaning. . .

Go to https://ecmhs.org/ for more information!

05/07/2026

DONATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED! If you're doing some spring cleaning and looking to make some room, bring your antiques, home goods, and artwork down to the Essex County Museum for our Whale of a Sale. For a list of what's accepted, check out https://ecmhs.org/event/whale-of-a-sale/

The sale will take place on Saturday, May 16th from 10 - 3, so if you're looking for a great deal, come check it out!