5 Specialty Museums in Eastern Shore of Virginia That You Shouldn't Miss

October 31, 2021 Oliva Fomby

Discover the best top things to do in Eastern Shore of Virginia, United States including Eastern Shore Watermen's Museum and Research Center, Ker Place, Tangier History Museum, Beebe Ranch, Eastern Shore Railway Museum.
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1. Eastern Shore Watermen's Museum and Research Center

6 College Ave, Onancock, VA 23417-1702 +1 757-665-5771 [email protected] http://www.esvawatermen.org
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Eastern Shore Watermen's Museum and Research Center

The Eastern Shore Watermen's Museum contains artifacts and memorabilia that tell the story of the wonderful maritime heritage of Virginia's Eastern Shore.

2. Ker Place

69 Market St, Onancock, VA 23417-4223 +1 757-787-8012 [email protected] http://www.shorehistory.org
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Ker Place

Ker Place, formerly named Kerr Place, is the headquarters of the Eastern Shore of Virginia Historical Society located in Onancock, VA. This magnificent Federal period Georgian style house was built in 1799 for prosperous merchant farmer John Shepherd Ker and his wife Agnes Corbin Ker and their family. It is described by the Virginia Historical Landmarks Commission as "the finest and most elaborate Federal mansion on Virginia's Eastern Shore," and "one of the Shore's major architectural landmarks." This house operates as a museum that is open for visitors with trained volunteer docents giving guided tours of the interpretive interior as well as various exhibits, laboratories and research space. It is also used as a venue for weddings and other special events for the community. Tours of the house are available throughout the year by appointment or March - December. We suggest that you call ahead to ensure that a docent will be available.

Reviewed By LJLCINCY - Cincinnati, United States

We had our innkeeper call for us and arranged a tour at 10:30 am with a trained docent. She knew her history and took us on a tour of this beautifully restored home and learned a lot about the families who settled in the area in colonial times. Definitely worth a visit.

3. Tangier History Museum

16215 Main Ridge Rd, Tangier, VA 23440, Tangier Island, VA +1 757-891-2374 http://www.tangierisland-va.com/history/
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4.5 based on 84 reviews

Tangier History Museum

4. Beebe Ranch

3062 Ridge Rd, Chincoteague Island, VA 23336-1221 +1 757-869-0294 https://www.facebook.com/Beeberanch/
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Beebe Ranch

5. Eastern Shore Railway Museum

Dunne Avenue Railroad Square, Parksley, VA 757-665-7245 +1 757-665-7245 http://www.parksley.org/eastern_shore_railway_museum.htm
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4.0 based on 18 reviews

Eastern Shore Railway Museum

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