Recent News
Bruington – A New Rural Historic District In King & Queen
The Bruington Rural Historic District has been officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This is now the third historic district within King & Queen County, joining the Newtown and King and Queen Courthouse Green districts. Last fall it was chosen by the Board of Historic Resources to be on the Virginia Landmarks Read the full article…
Rosenwald Schools in King & Queen Researched by Preservation Virginia
On March 29 representatives of Preservation Virginia, an organization dedicated to making communities stronger by preserving their history and providing related education, shared their research on Rosenwald Schools in King & Queen County and requested information held by the Museum. Rosenwald Schools were segregated black schools built between 1918-1932 with architectural plans and some funding Read the full article…
Museum Opens 2019 Season on Friday March 29
The King & Queen Courthouse Tavern Museum will open its doors for the 2019 season on Friday, March 29. The museum is located at 146 Courthouse Landing Rd., King and Queen Courthouse, VA., and is open Fridays and Saturdays from 12:30 – 4:30 PM, and Sundays 1 – 5 PM. Come visit.
Ask The Fossil Man to Speak
This winter Newell Randall, the enthusiastic Museum ambassador known as the Fossil Man, was engaged in several events, sharing his knowledge of marine fossils and some of his large collection with the King & Queen Retired Teachers Association and attendees at the 15th Annual Science Night at Reynolds Community College. Contact the Museum to ask Read the full article…
Museum on Virginia History Trails APP
American Evolution, Virginia to America 1619-2019, has created the Virginia History Trails APP, to promote exploration of the known, un-known and under-told stories of Virginia History. The Courthouse Tavern Museum is a “stop” on one the many trails. Download this FREE app and enjoy places you may not know existed.
Jan 27 K&Q Historical Society Program – Dr. Alvin Lomax Speaks on Development of Local African-American Education
The public is invited to attend the Sunday, January 27, 2019 meeting of the King and Queen County Historical Society at 3:00 p.m., at King and Queen Courthouse in the General Courts Building. Dr. Alvin Lomax will speak about the development of formal education for African-Americans beginning in 1869, and the important contributions of Samuel Read the full article…
Museum Closes Until March 2019
The Courthouse Tavern Museum is closed until the end of March 2019. The specific opening date will be posted on this site in February 2019. We look forward to your visit!
Museum Celebrates 2018 Holiday Season
On Sunday, December 2, although the sky was overcast and damp, the Museum echoed with the merry sounds of the holidays. The Museum Council thanks the community for their attendance and support. A special thank you to King & Queen Elementary School music teacher Jamie Lantz, his assistant Karen Mumaw, and their students for the Read the full article…
2018 Holiday Open House
The Courthouse Tavern Museum extends an invitation to an old- fashioned holiday celebration on December 2, 2018. Step back in time to the sights, smells and sounds of holidays gone by. This annual event is free. Enjoy hot cider & chocolate, delicious refreshments, and music by students from King & Queen schools and Aylett Country Read the full article…