The Prince George County Regional Heritage Center tells the stories of one of Virginia"s most historic and oldest counties. It is a timeline of a history that begins before human habitation; you will see significant archaeological exhibits. The County's historic courthouse, built in 1883, and Clerk's office house the Center. Prince George was a Danish prince who was the husband of England's Queen Anne. The County was formed from Charles City County, a Shire, and at one time the County encompassed the Town of Blandford, Petersburg, Hopewell and Dinwiddie County. The County has records and memorabilia from early county stores and other businesses. There is a gallery that presents the stories of 300+ Eastern European immigrant families who arrived in the 1881-1920 timeframe and settled on farms abandoned after the Civil War. Ancestors of those families remain in the county and continue to be community leaders. The Czech & Slovak Folklife Festival is held every October to celebrate their heritage. Prince George County is home to Fort Lee and there are exhibits that celebrate that aspect of the County's history. The James River is significant to the County and the next major exhibit installation will focus on the James. It is about the personal stories.
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Last Updated: 05/20/2019
