Cape Charles Museum Oyster Roast Nov. 25
Discover the Wonders of Cape Charles Museum and Welcome Center Museum
Step into a world of wonder and explore the rich history of art and culture at Cape Charles Museum and Welcome Center Museum. Our extensive collection of artifacts and exhibits spans several centuries, and includes everything from ancient pottery to modern art pieces. With new exhibits added regularly, there is always something new to discover at our museum.
Online Ticket Sales are Closed for the Oyster Roast. There are a few left at Periwinkles.
Open Friday evenings 5-7pm Nov 24 to Dec 22 only
Cape Charles Historical Society and Museum
The Cape Charles Museum presents “Friday Nights at the Museum” 5-7pm Nov 24 to Dec 22. Reopening in the spring. The Museum is owned and operated by the Cape Charles Historical Society. We invite you to become a member and support us in the preservation of the history of Cape Charles and lower Northampton County.
Available now
Cape Charles - A Railroad Town
This popular book by Jim Lewis has long been out of print.. Xenophon Press has re-published it for us. It is for sale in Hard Cover or Soft Cover versions.
Purchase at the Museum, or order online. Website orders shipped only.
also, see our permanent exhibits
Our Busch-Sulzer Diesel Generator
Our Busch-Sulzer Diesel Generator
Our Busch-Sulzer Diesel Generator
This engine and generator supplied power to the town and local area during periods of peak demand from 1947 until the mid-1980s.
Our Chesapeake Bay Ferry Models
Our Busch-Sulzer Diesel Generator
Our Busch-Sulzer Diesel Generator
An extensive model collection of Chesapeake Bay ferries and steamboats from the mid-19th Century until the opening of the Bridge-Tunnel. Use the button to see Jim Garrison's video series on the Virginia Ferry Corporation (VFC). SEE MORE ON VFC BELOW
The Virginia ferry corporation
Jim Garrison continues work on his video series on the ferries, and he is looking for more images and film. If you have something you would be willing to share for future productions he would be very grateful.
your donations keep our museum open
Our locomotive and freight cars were donated to the museum at the closure of the Cape Charles rail yard. Moving them to our site strained our finances in 2019, and now we have to begin their restoration. Meanwhile, we receive, archive and display many artifacts related to the history of Cape Charles, as well as maintain an extensive library of historical photographs. Please consider a donation to help us continue to preserve the history of this historic Eastern Shore town..
