by James Ritch | Feb 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
Submitted Article – The Eastern Shore of Virginia Historical Society recently received a copy of the 13th Amendment, the first of the three “Reconstruction amendments” and the one that abolished slavery in the United States. Many think the Emancipation Proclamation...
by James Ritch | Dec 22, 2021 | Features
By Connie Morrison — Onancock is definitely a hot spot for Christmas lights. This Christmas town is incandescent. Entering Onancock on Market Street from U.S. Route 13, it’s hard to miss the glow of an entire block on Hall Street, on the left...
by James Ritch | Oct 22, 2019 | Features
Submitted Article Fire and rescue vehicles packed the front lawn of Ker Place last Oct. 12 for Fire Safety Family Fun Day, hosted by the Eastern Shore of Virginia Historical Society in conjunction with its fall exhibit. Kids and adults explored a brush truck; a heavy...
by James Ritch | Sep 16, 2019 | Features
Submitted Article and Photo The prevalence and importance of volunteer firefighting, as well as the later integration of professional firefighters, have inspired Ker Place’s fall exhibit, “It All Started with a Spark: The Rise and Evolution of Eastern Shore...
