Mary Ball Washington Museum and Library, Historical museum and genealogical library in Lancaster County, United States
The Mary Ball Washington Museum maintains collections of manuscripts, photographs, and artifacts documenting life in Lancaster County since the colonial period.
Founded in 1958, the institution honors Mary Ball Washington, mother of George Washington, who originated from Lancaster County in the Northern Neck region.
The library contains 10,000 books and documents about Virginia heritage, enabling visitors to research their family histories and understand regional development patterns.
The museum complex encompasses five buildings in the Lancaster Courthouse Historic District, including an 1820 jail and a 1797 clerk's office.
Researchers access historical records dating to 1651, covering approximately 350 years of Northern Neck history through extensive genealogical materials.
Location: Lancaster
Location: Lancaster County
Inception: 1958
Website: http://mbwm.org
GPS coordinates: 37.76948,-76.46471
Latest update: March 14, 2025 11:10
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