The Board of Directors is pleased to announce Steve Humphrey as the museum’s new Executive Director.

Humphrey served 29 years as the executive director of the National Canal Museum and Hugh Moore Historical Park in Easton, Pennsylvania. He was responsible for a six-mile-long historical park where he oversaw the restoration of an historic canal, as well as the implementation of a mule drawn canal boat ride, bike paths and other recreational facilities.

His last position before retiring in 2017, was executive director of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC) in Columbia, Pennsylvania. The NAWCC operates the National Watch and Clock Museum, an internationally renowned library/archives on timekeeping and timepieces and an extensive publishing program.

Between his two executive director positions Steve served as Business Administrator for the City of Easton, Pennsylvania.

Steve and his wife Sandy relocated to Virginia after retiring to be near his daughter Rachel, son-in-law Steve and four grandsons who live in Middlesex and own Yours Truly Photography in Kilmarnock. Their other daughter Andrea resides in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

“I am looking forward to working with the Steamboat Era Museum and getting to know the community.” Humphrey stated. “In addition, the board and I are pleased to announce Brecher Design Group, led by former museum executive director Barbara Brecher, has been retained to continue the marketing efforts of
the museum.”