Site of the first organized protest in Colonies against taxation without representation in response to Poll Tax. At nearby tavern, March 1652. — — Map (db m288521) HM
In 1910, a new facility for the African American poor of Northampton County was constructed by contractor David A. Dunton at a cost of $2,436.00 It consisted of a large common room and ten separate rooms for the residents, known as inmates. Each . . . — — Map (db m107023) HM
This facility was built in 1910 to house the African American poor of Northampton County. It included a large common room and ten separate rooms for the residents, referred to as inmates. A porch extended along the south-facing façade.
Very . . . — — Map (db m302141) HM
The Barrier Islands Center is a museum and cultural center whose Mission is to preserve and perpetuate the culture and history of Virginia's barrier islands through education, the protection and collection of artifacts, and the interpretation of . . . — — Map (db m107021) HM
Salt making began on the Eastern Shore of Virginia in the 1600's and continued until the early twentieth century. Salt was vital to Virginia.
During the Civil War, Confederate soldiers from the Shore often defied the Union blockade of the . . . — — Map (db m107028) HM
The development of this historic site is dedicated in honor of Edward Franklin and Dorothy "Dot" Wise Gibb who purchased and maintained these buildings and grounds for more than 45 years. Their foresight and support helped make possible the dream . . . — — Map (db m165128) HM
Numerous water-powered gristmills existed on the Eastern Shore of Virginia from the 1600's until as late as the 1930's. Water from streams or tides turned undershot waterwheels operating the sometimes very dangerous machinery used to rotate heavy . . . — — Map (db m107029) HM
In colonial times, the Church was responsible for the poor and received public tax money. This policy ended with the founding of the United States and the separation of church and state.
Northampton County opened its almshouse in 1804. It . . . — — Map (db m107025) HM
Constructed in 1953 as the county’s first purpose-built African American high school,
Northampton County High School reflects the desires of local African Americans to
obtain modern educational facilities. It is an example of the statewide efforts . . . — — Map (db m61057) HM
Eighteenth century brick structure with wooden addition. The wooden half probably dates to the 1840's.
The bricks were handmade and are laid in the Flemish Bond pattern. The kitchen features a large pyramid chimney and fireplace, a . . . — — Map (db m107027) HM
Built in 1804, the brick side of the Quarter Kitchen was one of the earliest remaining structures on the Almshouse Farm. The bricks were handmade and laid in a Flemish Bond pattern. The kitchen features a large pyramid chimney and fireplace. — — Map (db m302143) HM
In 1844, Northampton County authorized an 18' x 18' addition to the Quarter Kitchen, to serve as living quarters for the African American inmates. Prior to 1844, the African American population lived in the cellar of the main Almshouse. Pine trees . . . — — Map (db m302142) HM
Relic from the Spanish steamship San Albano, wrecked on Hog Island (1892). The ship's crew was rescued by the U.S. Life-Saving Service.
Donated in loving memory of Hog Island native, Mrs. Mabel Bell Hamblin, by her . . . — — Map (db m302140) HM
The Reverend John Offer was the first pastor of Bethel A.M.E. Church in Eastville, Virginia serving from 1866 to 1871 and again from1885 to 1888. He was instrumental in building the church’s first meeting house and parsonage. — — Map (db m288526) HM
On October 9, 1803, William and Grace Eyre provided 51½ acres of land, the northeast corner of Eyre's "Hungars Plantation", to Northampton County to establish an almshouse. Shortly after 1804, the first almshouse for whites was built at this . . . — — Map (db m107019) HM
