Prince George Virginia Historical Society

Welcome to The Prince George County Regional Heritage Center

A Project of the Prince George County Historical Society, Inc.

The Heritage Center is the single project of the Prince George County Historical Society, Inc. Opening day on November 8, 2008 was the culmination of several years of planning, fundraising, and volunteer effort. The Center’s state-of-the-art exhibits tell the fascinating story of a County that, when founded, stretched to the North Carolina border and to the Blue Ridge. Now the repository for many treasures from a rich and vast history the Center’s presentations are unique and inviting exhibits. Discovery questions along the way enhance the Center’s open and welcoming environment. Volunteer guides are available to assist in any way. The Center is open daily: weekdays 10:00a.m. to 4:00p.m.; 1:00p.m. to 4:00p.m. on weekends; closed major holidays. There is no admission fee. For group tours please call ahead.

The Center hosts quarterly programs on the third Tuesday evening of February, April, September, and November. Unless otherwise announced, all meetings are held at the Center, second floor.

The Prince George County Cemetery Inventory Project

The Heritage Center launched its Cemetery Inventory program in 2010. The object is to record all private and lesser known burial places within the County of Prince George. The project has been extremely successful with information being recorded on nearly 300 cemeteries. Information is recorded and pictures are taken so that a database of family names and dates can be made generally accessible. Volunteers are needed to assist with this very large project, both in the field as well as in the office. Anyone knowing of burial places that should be included is asked to contact our office.

Note: Information about location will not be disclosed without owner permission.

Field work for 2013 will resume on January 26 and continue through March 16.

For information about this project or to volunteer : 863-0212 or PGHistory@aol.com.

Virginia Foundation for the Humanities has awarded a grant of $3500 to the Center for a series of oral history interviews, digitization of historic documents, and a one-day cultural festival, all focusing on the history and cultural traditions of the Czech and Slovak communities in Prince George and neighboring Virginia counties.

Click here to get information about the bus trip to Charlottesville to see the Flowerdew Hundred exhibits.

Please keep the families of West, Texas in your thoughts and prayers. Their community is very similar to ours here in Virginia. Below are a few news stories about the recent incident.

Town Hit by Explosion Known for Its Czech Heritage

West, Texas explosion: How you can help

Czech Republic to provide aid to devastated Texan town

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Carol Marks Bowman, Executive Director

Prince George County
Regional Heritage Center

Hours

10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Monday-Friday
1:00-4:00 PM
Saturday-Sunday
Or by Appointment:
804-863-0212 or
804-704-2859

Board of Directors

Judy H. Hamby, President
Joseph (Joe) Vinsh, Vice President
Amanda Vtipil, Recording Secretary
Joanne Williams, Corresponding Secretary
Gillian P. Young, Treasurer
Randolph (Randy) Watkins, Historian

The Prince George County Regional Heritage Center is a 501(c)(3) Virginia Corporation. All dues and donations are fully tax deductible. The Center is a member of the Hopewell-Prince George Chamber of Commerce, the Virginia Association of Museums, and the American Association for State and Local History.

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