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The Seventeenth Century Northumberland County Map by Mark Gearhart Has Been Reprinted and Is in Stock

It has been a year since local historian Mark Gearhart released his one-of-a-kind 17th Century map at a presentation at NCHS on April 6, 2025. “A Brief and True Report of Northumberland County Virginia” is a one-of-a-kind map that plots the location, acreage, and patent date of the land claims of about 200 original settlers from the 1600s. The map also marks the locations of Indian paths and settlements, roads, churches, and other significant landmarks of the early settlement period.   Gearhart envisioned, researched, and plotted this map, the first to represent the original Northumberland settlement in this way. “We think visitors and residents will find special interest in the history identified in this map,” said Gearhart. The program drew a large crowd and by April 11 all copies were sold. NCHS now has exclusive rights to reprint the popular map and is keeping copies in stock. 

Local historian Mark Gearhart has just released his one-of-a-kind 17th Century map of Northumberland County and has authorized the Northumberland County Historical Society as the agent for distribution. “A Brief and True Report of Northumberland County Virginia.” is a one-of-a-kind map that plots the location, acreage, and patent date of the land claims of about 200 original settlers from the 1600s. The map also marks the locations of Indian paths and settlements, roads, churches, and other significant landmarks of the early settlement period. Gearhart envisioned, researched, and plotted this map, the first to represent the original Northumberland settlement in this way. “We think visitors and residents will find special interest in the history identified in this map,” said Gearhart. The attractive 40-inch by 30-inch map is on display in the Northumberland County Historical Society library. (Wed., Thurs., and Fri. 9:00 to 4:30) Copies are available there for $100 each. USPS shipping is $8.50 each by media mail, or $20 each by ground advantage.

The 17th-Century Map is in Print and Available ~ $100 plus $20 Shipping Charges - AVAILABLE NOW

NCHS Is A Founding Partner With Volunteer River Counties

Volunteer River Counties is a collaboration that assists tax exempt organizations in Northumberland, Lancaster, and Middlesex Counties with finding volunteers who are willing to donate some time to local organizations to assist with their daily operations. Conversely, VRC assists those in the community who have spare time and skills they would like to share find a place that needs their help. There are a wide variety of nonprofit organizations who need people who have the time to assist in different capacities. For example, at the Northumberland County Historical Society we have the Old Jail and the Ball Memorial Library and Museum to maintain and operate. We need people who can help with organization, filing, library and museum cataloging and indexing, displaying, data entry, office responsibilities, and acting as docents. Previous experience is not required and we know there are many of you out there who have skills you would like to use or would like to learn about working at a museum and a historical/ genealogical library like the one we operate. Check out the Volunteer River Counties website at https://www.volunteerrivercounties.org if you are curious about the opportunities at NCHS. We have positions listed now.

CURRENT NCHS NEWS The 2025 Bulletin & The Bulletin Index, 2014 - 2023 Are Available Online At: lulu.com/shop

New Publication To Be Released Soon

NCHS will publish and offer for sale a new publication titled The Old Northumberland County Jail at Heathsville, Virginia, in the near future. It is a compilation of three articles that erer published in The Bulletin of the Northumberland County Historical Society with new material, including photos.

          The Bulletin of the Northumberland County Historical Society Vol. LXII – 2025 is being prepared for delivery. Shipping will begin on or about March 23. It is available from Lulu Press Bookstore for $20 plus shipping.  Index – The Northumberland County Historical Bulletin 2014 – 2023 is available from Lulu for $15 plus shipping.

To order go to https://www.lulu.com/shop and type northumberland county in the search bar. 

 

Emory Lewis Will Talk About 40 Years As A Country Doctor On April 19

On Sunday, April 19, at 2:30 PM, the Northumberland County Historical Society will host its first program of 2026 at the Ball Memorial Library and Museum, 86 Back Street, in Heathsville. Dr. W. Emory Lewis will discuss his experiences over 40 years of practicing family medicine in Northumberland County.
Emory is respected and admired for his service to the community, his genial nature, and his abilities as a local historian and storyteller. In April 2024, Dr. Lewis delivered a fascinating standing-room-only presentation about Reedville and the menhaden fishing industry. Tales by a Country Doctor will certainly draw a large crowd. Everyone enjoys this popular speaker. Light refreshments will be served following the program. The event is free and open to everyone.

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