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Tuesday 11am - 2pm Thursday 11am - 2pm

Historical Society of West Point

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The purpose of the Society is the discovery, preservation, and sharing of history of West Point, VA.

10/27/2026

During Christmas On The Town, we will have the new book "Steamboats on the York River" for sale but better than that, we will have the author of the book Gus Kasper at the museum to sign your book. Stay tuned for more information.

10/21/2026

We just had fun at the 44th Crab Carnival. Here is an article that talks about one of the earlier Crab Carnivals from 1985. Some interesting events were planned. Remember?

10/14/2026

Today (Wednesday) we emailed the 18th additional chapter of Untold Tales of Old West Point. These go to members only. Here is a link if you want to join and receive these stories. https://hswpva.org/memberships/

10/12/2026

Prior to the Armory and Rec Center being built in the 1950s, the West Point Armory was at 7th and Main as mentioned in this 1951 Tidewater Review article. We do not know which building it was in. Anyone know?

10/11/2026

Prior to the Armory being where we all remember it was located at 7th and Main. No rec center just the Armory. Look at all the businesses that supported the "new" Armory and rec center. Remember any of these businesses?

10/10/2026

lots of news about hurricanes this weekend. In 1954, hurricane Hazel hit Virginia and West Point. This letter to the editor of Tidewater Review gives kudos to the WP power company. Some of us remember stories about Hazel.

10/02/2026

Crab Carnival time! Our museum will be open tomorrow (Saturday) from 11 until 4. Stop in and see several new exhibits. You can also buy a book, hat, coffee mug or other item. Or you can just stop in and say hello.

09/29/2026

We were asked if we had a copy of the book Two Bells and a Jingle. We do not. Does anyone have a copy or know how we can get a copy? We would like to add to our collection.

09/20/2026

After our posting about the A&P fire, someone asked about the Shacklefords Post Office fire of 1961. Here is the article from the Tidewater Review about that fire.

09/16/2026

Someone asked about the 1971 fire that destroyed the downtown A&P. Here are scans of Tidewater Review articles about that fierce fire. Anyone remember?

Address

Museum: 709 Main Street; Mailing: P. O. Box 1556
West Point, VA
23181

Opening Hours

Tuesday	11am - 2pm
Thursday	11am - 2pm

Telephone

(804) 506-3134

Website

http://hswpva.org/

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