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serve the community is their important museum and library collection. With a mission to collect and preserve the history of the people and land of Rappahannock County, the Society collects a wealth of valuable information and documents. Among the areas of interest represented in their collection are:
• Family files and bible records
• County census records from 1790 to the present
• Abstracts ofbirths, deaths and marriages
• Abstracts of estates and chancery records
• Cemetery and burial records
• Published genealogies
• Local histories and manuscripts
• Early tax records
• Artifacts and displays
This past year, the Society has published an illustrated picture book of Rappahannock County as part of Arcadia Publishing Company's “Images of America Series.” The book celebrates six Rappahannock villages in old pictures of places and people. In the spring, the Society hosted a large group of former slave Kitty Payne’s descendants who came to Rappahannock County in search of their roots. And the group also hosts occasional lectures on notable people and events in Rappahannock County’s past.
Single membership is only $25 and family membership is $40. Contributions to this 501(c)3 non-profit organization are tax deductible. A quarterly newsletter includes Society updates, new library acquisitions, additions to the museum, and interesting new notes on genealogy. Members also are invited to an annual picnic.
Visitors and researchers are encouraged to visit the Society headquarters at 328 Gay Street in Little Washington which is open 11:00 to 5:00 on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. The Society’s phone number is (540) 675-1163.
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