WCVE Virginia Currents tells the story of the Pilothouse

Built in 1894, the 176-foot-long steamboat Potomac moved between Baltimore and Norfolk, making stops in the Northern Neck. For over 40 years, the Potomac and steamboats like it carried food, people and raw materials out of the Northern Neck and returned with a vast array of manufactured goods. Listen to the story below:

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We are open for the season!

Stop by and check out the new exhibits and, of course, our Pilothouse!

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Children’s Dress-up Trunk

We have great children’s activities! Come to the Steamboat Era Museum and check out our Children’s Dress-up Trunk!

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Graham Brothers Reception

The Graham brothers and their two pianos will be back in action for two concerts Friday, August 25th at 7:30 pm and Saturday, August 26th at 3:30 pm to raise awareness and funds for the Steamboat Era Museum’s Potomac pilothouse restoration project. They will perform at Irvington Baptist Church. Tickets

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Watermen’s Way project issues call for artists

Virginia’s River Realm and The Lancaster by the Bay Chamber of Commerce invite experienced artists to apply for participation in Watermen’s Way, a public art project. Read the entire story in the Rappahannock Record; Click Here

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