Historical Society of West Point

06/23/2026

In a little more than a week, America will celebrate 250th birthday. We are fortunate that one of our locals, Carter Braxton was very involved in our Nation's birth. Braxton was born and raised in King and Queen, lived at Elsing Green, Chericoke, and Grove Hotel in West Point. He was one of the fathers of our country (he was also the father of 18 children). Stop by our museum and see his display and learn more.

06/21/2026

All of us at HSWP wish all of you Dads a very Happy Fathers Day. Enjoy!

06/16/2026

Tonight is session #2 of our Genealogy program with the Historical Society of West Point.

Learn how to use census records for your genealogy research with local historian, Katie Gibson!

Date: June 16 at 6:30pm at the West Point Branch
Call or visit our website to register! https://kwcls.librarycalendar.com/event/genealogy-historical-society-west-point-615

06/15/2026

This morning (Monday) we emailed our summer newsletter. If you would like to be added to our newsletter mailing list, just let us know.

06/05/2026

Our museum will be open tomorrow (Saturday) from 11 until 2. Stop in and say hello and see our 250th Anniversary display and maybe buy a coffee mug.

05/29/2026

Does anyone ever remember ordering a limeade from one of these ladies at Riddles? Cut and squeeze half of a fresh lime, add a shot of simple syrup and fill that glass with selzer water. Nothing better on a hot day (maybe a cherry coke).

05/28/2026

Several days ago, we posted a picture of the West Point/Camp Peary busses. Here are some "buses" from an earlier time at the docks in West Point.

05/27/2026

🌿Genealogy, with the Historical Society of West Point!

Join a local historian, Katie Gibson, at the West Point Branch, to explore your family's history! Participants will receive a free reference guide for genealogy resources.

📞Call 804-769-2803 or visit our website 🌐kwcls.org, to register!

05/24/2026

This Memorial Day weekend, please remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice so that we could enjoy these weekends. Here is a list of West Point and King William residents that gave their life for our country.

05/24/2026

Board member Katie Gibson Harlow will be presenting three genealogy workshops at the West Point library branch in the month of June☀️🕶️
Be sure to check it out and contact the library to register📚

☀️ COUNTDOWN IS ON! ☀️

We are just TWO WEEKS away from our Summer Reading Kick-Off event happening on *June 6th from 11-1pm* at BOTH branches!🌿🦖

Visit our website kwcls.org for more information about events happening ALL Summer! ⛱️