MUSEUM OF CHARLOTTE COUNTY INC

CHARLOTTE C H, VA

The Museum of Charlotte County Inc. is a historical museum located in Charlotte Court House, Virginia. It serves as a repository for artifacts, photographs, and documents that tell the story of the county's history from the early 18th century to the present.

The museum is housed in a former jail building that was built in 1823 and served as a jail until 1963. The building was then converted into a museum and opened to the public in 1966. The museum's collections include exhibits on local history, including displays on the Civil War, agriculture, education, and industry.

Visitors to the museum can explore a variety of exhibits and displays, including a recreated jail cell, a general store, and a one-room schoolhouse. The museum also hosts a variety of events and programs throughout the year, including lectures, workshops, and special exhibits.

The Museum of Charlotte County Inc. is operated by a volunteer board of directors and is supported by donations, memberships, and grants. It is open to the public from May to October, Wednesday through Saturday, and by appointment during the off-season. Admission is free, but donations are gratefully accepted.

MUSEUM OF CHARLOTTE COUNTY INC is a Uncategorized or General Museum in CHARLOTTE C H VA. US MID #8405100895

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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MUSEUM OF CHARLOTTE COUNTY INC
PO BOX 323
CHARLOTTE C H
VA
23923-0323

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