Nelson County Historical Society
Welcome to the Nelson County
Historical Society!
 
We invite you to join Nelson County Historical Society. Individual memberships are $25/year and family memberships are $40/year.

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Make a donation to help us continue our work in preserving Nelson County's rich history.

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Once you are a member, we encourage you to take advantage of searchable features to provide you with the very best historical information on Nelson County families and places.

 


Oakland Museum is now closed.

We will reopen on Wednesday, Mar 5.

Located at 5365 Thomas Nelson Hwy, Arrington, Virginia 22922

(U.S. 29) opposite Tye River Elementary School

Oakland will reopen to the public in early March with some new exhibitions and lots of new programs planned for the year.
Beginning on March 5, Oakland will be open Wednesdays from 1-4 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
If you are scheduling a group tour, please contact us in advance.
Research help is available on Wednesdays from 1 pm - 3 pm at the Nelson Memorial Library
All inquiries for research or group tours may be sent to: info@nelsonhistorical.org
Or call (434) 263-8400 and leave a message.  

Statue Unveiling Ceremony in YouTube


 

Incredible walking tour of Lovingston has been moved to

About Nelson County


 

The following organizations or businesses are sponsors of the Nelson County Historical Society.  We hope you will support them as they support the Society's mission.
 
Thanks to our 2024 Business Sponsors: