Rappahannock Historical Society

We are committed to collecting, preserving, interpreting, and disseminating the unique history and heritage of Rappahannock County, promoting knowledge of the past for a better understanding of the future. We are widely recognized as one of the premiere county historical societies in the area through unrivaled collections, innovative, dynamic programming, imaginative leadership, and a general commitment to excellence in fulfilling our mission. Our resources include: Extensive library of Virginia history; family files and family bibles; Census Records 1790-1940; Abstracts: Births, Deaths, Marriages, Wills & Chancery Records; Cemetery & burial Identification project; and, Newspaper & periodical archives, artifacts & displays, photographs and oral histories. Help us keep the history of Rappahannock County alive.