Preserving local history
KING GEORGE
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Group preserves, advocates King George area's history
The King George Historical Society has grown from a handful of history lovers to more than 300 members since it was organized in 1987. The society’s mission is to collect, preserve, and disseminate facts relating to the history of King George County. Members work to achieve this mission in a variety of ways. A society membership advantage is the quarterly newsletter containing historical articles of interest, about people, places, and events in King George, as well as society news. A $1,000 annual scholarship is available to a King George County High School senior or homeschooled senior student by the society. Interested applicants may contact the high school guidance counselor. The King George Museum and Research Center opened in 1997 after 10 years of hard work and perseverance. Located in the “Old Jail” at the court house complex, the Museum has just received a face-lift with new display
cases and carpet. Exhibits span the ages of county’s history with displays of projectile point dating from 10,000 BC to 1,800 AD to more modern day displays titled “Notable African American’s of King George County” and “When Duty Calls.” Research is another facet of the Museum. The Museum maintains a genealogical data base of native King George families. If you are a King George native and want to research your family tree, members at the Museum may be able to provide answers. Oral histories are another area that allows members to collect portions of the county’s history. Anyone wanting to assist is heartily encouraged The society invites scouts, 4-H clubs, schools groups, or adult groups to call to schedule private presentations of our county’s history at no charge. The museum is managed by volunteers and is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays. To schedule a visit at another time, call 775-9477 or e-mail kghistory@ verizon.net for an appointment.
Historical Society Monthly meetings:Third Thursday of the month, 6:30 p.m. Guest speakers present a variety of historical topics and demonstrations. Meetings are open to the public. Revercomb Building P.O. Box 424, King George,VA 22485 540-775-9477 kghistory.org kghistory@verizon.net “King George County: A Pictorial History” is the Society’s premier publication. This 176-page book is filled with hundreds of photographs and tidbits of history. “King George County Confederate Monument” is a compilation of history of monument as well and the men included on the monument and those left off the monument.
Other county items are also available through the society including the annual decorative ornament, which highlights King George History, King George Pottery, the King George afghan and other books that detail county history. Items may be purchased at the museum or some are available from the website at www.kghistory.org
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