Near Poquoson Avenue (Route 171) just west of Poplar Street, on the left when traveling west.
This exhibit displays a small collection of farm equipment that may have been used in the circa 1900's. Looking to the right is a McCormick-Deering No. 7 sickle mower, produced in 1929. To the left is a harvester that was used to rake hay or . . . — — Map (db m165299) HM
On Poquoson Avenue (Virginia Route 171) 0.1 miles east of Virginia Route 171, on the right when traveling east.
The original barn was destroyed by fire on November 17, 2007. In the spring of 2008, the Museum's Building & Grounds Committee, along with volunteers from the community began rebuilding the barn. The project was completed in the spring of . . . — — Map (db m165294) HM
Near Poquoson Avenue (Virginia Route 171) 0.1 miles east of Virginia Route 171, on the left when traveling west.
Aaron Whittington, grandson of Milford V. Rollins, previous owner, donated this two log Poquoson canoe to the Poquoson Museum. Originally built in 1876 by Henry reeman of Poquoson, the "Kaynoo" is 22 feet long and weighs one ton. The boat was made . . . — — Map (db m165297) HM
On Robert Bruce Road at Private Drive, on the left when traveling south on Robert Bruce Road.
Thomas Kirby, a former carpenter's helper who arrived in Virginia by the 1630s, purchased this 450-acre plantation in 1642. Successful as a tobacco planter, he attained the status of gentleman by 1660. At the time he entered into an unusual contract . . . — — Map (db m165287) HM
Near Poquoson Avenue (Virginia Route 171) 0.1 miles east of Virginia Route 171, on the right when traveling east.
The Model D John Deere Tractor was produced from March 1923 to July 1953. The first Model D rode on steel wheels and was powered by a two-cylinder hand cranked engine. In 1925 solid rubber tires replaced the steel wheels. In 1939 a restyled . . . — — Map (db m165293) HM
On Poquoson Avenue (Virginia Route 171) just west of Poplar Street, on the left when traveling west.
In 1915, Dryden Grocery opened its doors at this location. Although the store here today is not the original building, it was owned and operated by the Dryden family until the museum purchased it in 2003. The store was run by Mrs. Rebecca Freeman . . . — — Map (db m165288) HM
Near Poquoson Avenue (Virginia Route 171) just west of Poplar Street, on the left when traveling west.
The Three Sisters were the three main agricultural crops of various Native American groups. The concept utilizes companion planting, where the three crops benefit from each other. The maize (corn) provides a structure for the beans to climb, . . . — — Map (db m165300) HM
On Victory Boulevard (Virginia Route 171) 0.2 miles east of Elliott Rd, on the right when traveling east.
Ancient Indian word meaning a great marsh. Recorded in English land patent issued to Captain Christopher Calthorpe, April 26, 1631. Oldest continuously named city in Virginia. Town incorporated 1952; city chatered 1975.
By order City . . . — — Map (db m34012) HM
On Poquoson Avenue (Virginia Route 171) 0.1 miles east of Virginia Route 171, on the right when traveling east.
The original portion of the Dryden Farmhouse was built in 1890 on the property of Winton J. Dryden and his wife Melissa V. Dryden. The building was a typical vernacular central hall house consisting of a hall running through the center of the . . . — — Map (db m165291) HM
Near Poquoson Avenue (Virginia Route 171) 0.1 miles east of Virginia Route 171, on the left when traveling west.
Odd, Va., a small town within the Poquoson district of York County was established on May 27, 1904. It is said to have gotten it's name from the Odd Fellow Hall of York Lodge No. 89 which the people from the postal service first occupied. A shingle . . . — — Map (db m165296) HM
Near Poquoson Avenue (Virginia Route 171) 0.1 miles east of Virginia Route 171, on the right when traveling east.
In late August of 2009, museum volunteers began work on restoring this Wash House. Having already been in disrepair, the building sustained further damage when it's roof and front exterior were scorched by flames from a fire that consumed our nearby . . . — — Map (db m165295) HM
On Poquoson Avenue (Virginia Route 171) east of Virginia Route 171, on the right when traveling east.
Dairies were used to keep milk, butter, cream and cheese cool until they are needed. During the summer milk and dairy products would be placed in about 8" of water to keep them cool. It is estimated that the museum dairy was built in the early . . . — — Map (db m165292) HM
