Museum Publishes Expanded Edition of Against the Tide
Museum Publishes Expanded Edition of Against the Tide The Steamboat Era Museum is proud to announce the publication of a new edition of Against the Tide, the Turbulent Times of a Black Entrepreneur. Readers will find additional illustrations, newspaper articles and more in this second edition of the book in
Family Holiday Weekend at the Steamboat Era Museum
The Steamboat Era Museum is hosting special activities for children and families during the July Fourth Holiday Weekend. On Thursday, June 29, the museum will offer extended hours for a special viewing of the new exhibit Children’s Lives Around the Northern Neck: 1880’s to 1930’s. Visitors will learn about what
Book Debut at the Steamboat Era Museum July 1
July 1, 2023, Book Debut at the Steamboat Era Museum Join us July 1, 2023, at the Museum for the museum debut of Edie Hemingway’s newest middle grade novel That Smudge of Smoke! Edie will be available beginning at 10:00 am to sign softbound or hardbound books, all imprinted with
Museum Thanks Donors, Members and Dedicates New Plaques
On Saturday evening, May 14, the Steamboat Era Museum held a reception for museum members and donors. President Keith Kehlbeck welcomed the attendees and thanked them for their support. He introduced the Board of Directors and officers of the board. Fred Pevahouse and Will Hubbard were thanked for their time
Spring Fashion Show Postponed
This event has been postponed until later in the Spring. Thank you for supporting the Steamboat Era Museum!
Join us for an Open House Sunday, March 3 | 2-6pm
See concept drawings of new exhibits, as well as the progress of the Pilothouse restoration! There is no charge for this event and no need to RSVP, just come and enjoy light refreshments while you get a firsthand peek at the future look of the museum. Naming opportunities are available
New Holiday Marketplace Items
Paint Your Own Watermen’s Boot! 15 pairs of four-foot boots painted by artists and located on the Northern Neck and Middle Pennisula represent the Watermen’s Way project completed this past spring. The project led by Virginia’s River Realm, Steamboat Era Museum, Rappahannock Art Center and Lancaster Chamber of Commerce is
Steamboat Era Museum Presents Fourth Annual Holiday Marketplace
More then 20 artisans will present their work at the Fourth Annual Holiday Marketplace on Friday, November 24 and Saturday, November 25 from 10am-4pm. The Marketplace will also be open on Saturday December 2, 9 and 16. Attendees will have a choice of unique handmade jewelry, baskets, wood, soaps, birdhouses,
See the Restoration of the Potomac Pilothouse and Enjoy a Low Country Boil
On Saturday, September 23 John and Olivia Morgenthaler are hosting a low country boil to support the Steamboat Era Museum’s Potomac Pilothouse project. John, the shipwright working on the project, will be available to talk about the project and you will see firsthand the progress being made on this historic
Former White House photographer offers portrait for museum auction
The second annual Fine Art of Steamboat Dining will be held at 6 p.m. April 8 at Good Luck Cellars, 1025 Goodluck Road, Kilmarnock. The event will feature an oyster bar, four-course seated dinner and wine, reported Steamboat Era Museum director Barbara Brecher. Read the entire story in the Rappahannock