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Community, Education, Government, Historical, Nonprofits
Community & Civic Organizations, Education, Government, Historic, Nonprofits
Colonial Beach Historical Society & Museum
The Colonial Beach Historical Society was formed in 1998 to preserve and promote the town's rich history. ​The Museum at Colonial Beach is dedicated to the preservation of Colonial Beach history as well as local Potomac River history.
128 Hawthorne Street, Colonial Beach, Virginia 22443
Phone: (804) 224-3379
​Web: www.cbhistoryandmuseum.org
Stratford Hall
Established by Thomas Lee in the 1730s, Stratford Hall is one of the great houses of American history. An important part of the Stratford Hall experience is an opportunity to learn about the courage and leadership of Richard Henry and Francis Lightfoot Lee as they signed the Declaration of Independence, and with their family, helped give birth to the United States of America. Visitors can also learn about other Lee family members, like Hannah Lee Corbin an outspoken thinker and one of our nation’s earliest known proponents of voting rights for women.
483 Great House Rd, Stratford Hall, Virginia 22520
Phone: (804) 493-8038
Web: www.stratfordhall.org
Virginia Osprey Foundation
The Virginia Osprey Foundation is dedicated to the protection of Osprey and their habitats in Virginia. Through science, education, advocacy and community engagement, our mission is to foster a sustainable environment where Osprey thrive.
Mailing Address: PO Box 822, Colonial Beach, VA 22443
Web: www.virginiaospreyfoundation.org​
Westmoreland County Museum
Founded in 1939, the Westmoreland County Museum, Inc. preserves and advances the history of our special place in the Northern Neck. Stop by the original museum to view the Charles Willson Peale painting of William Pitt (Lord Chatham) from 1768, as well as furniture donated by the Washington family. The Historic Courthouse features rotating exhibits on local history and includes the Henry Hungerford Library and Genealogical Research Center. Make sure to stop in the Wakefield Building on Saturdays to shop at our Mercantile Store.
Original Museum: 43 Court Square, Montross, VA 22520
​Historic Courthouse: 15880 Kings Hwy, Montross, VA 22520
Merchantile Store: 15779 Kings Hwy, Montross, VA 22520
Phone: (804) 493-8440
Web: westmorelandcountymuseum.org