The Cape Charles Historical Society

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 - A Railroad Town

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OYSTER & CLAM SALE DECEMBER 11 1:00 PM TO 6:00 PM

Bags of 50 SALTY BAYSIDE OYSTERS or bags of 100 LITTLENECK CLAMS @ $25 per bag

PICK UP AT THE MUSEUM AND PAY BY CHECK OR CASH

(no credit or debit cards)

Pre-order by calling (757) 642-6882 and pay by cash or check at pickup. OR complete below specifying how many bags of oysters and/or clams in the message block, and we will contact you regarding payment by Credit Card

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PICKUP PRE-ORDERS AT THE MUSEUM ON DECEMBER 11 BETWEEN 1pm and 6pm

This is a fund-raiser to replace our Annual Oyster RoastAll proceeds benefit the Cape Charles Historical Society

OPEN ON SATURDAY 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

We are now closed for the winter. see you next spring!

Meanwhile, you can use the button below to find out more about our exhibits.

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see our october 2020 newsletter

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also, see our permanent exhibits

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

An extensive model collection of Chesapeake Bay ferries and steamboats from the mid-19th Century until the opening of the Bridge-Tunnel.

PLUS MUCH, MUCH MORE

Photographs and artifacts depicting the extensive history of Cape Charles, the railroad and the ferry service across the Bay to Norfolk. Also, see a videos related to the Chesapeake Bay impact crater and core samples taken during its investigation.

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in the news! articles on museum from the eastern shore post & a video by "Delmarva now"

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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..

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Our Photographs

Photos of the Cape Charles Museum, Bloxom Railway Station, The Jetty House, and Train cars copyright Ron Wrucke, Eastern Shore Imaging

All other images are by Museum staff and volunteers, archival, or public domain. Please credit the Cape Charles Historical Society as source. Thank you!