Northampton Historic Preservation Society
Interpreting life in Northampton County, Virginia through the preservation of historical sites and educational programs.
Links to Resources
Genealogy Resources
The Miles Files
100’s of Families from the Eastern Shore, from Charlemagne to the early 1900’s
Northampton Genealogical Trails History Group
genealogytrails.com/vir/northampton/index.html
Dedicated to the families and lovers of the Eastern Shore everywhere.
Linkpendium
Where to find key records.
Northampton Resources
You can download this interesting summary of Northampton County, VA Courts and Court Records in this 34-page book compiled by: Traci Johnson,
Northampton County Circuit Court Clerk, Frances Bibbins Latimer, and Jean Mihalyka.
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National Register of Historic Places - Northampton Co.
Northampton County Courthouse Square Historic District
VA Department of Historic Resources - National Register
Eastville Historic District
Gingaskin Reservation on the Eastern Shore
The Gingaskin Indians and an African American Community Rich with Native Blood
Early Salt Production in Northampton
Maps to Eastern Shore Museums and Self Guided Tours
Map of Locations of Eastern Shore Museums
Each museum features a short overview with website information.
Eastern Shore Artisan Trail
Tours
​ Cape Charles Self-Guided Walking Tour
Eastville Self-Guided Walking Tour
Exmore Self-Guided Walking Tour
Exmore Self-Guided Walking Tour Map
Franktown Self-Guided Walking Tour
Onancock Self-Guided Walking Tour
Nassawadox History Self-Guided Walking Trail
Northampton 250 Revolutionary Shore Self-Guided Tour
Landmarks African American Historic Sites in Northampton County Driving Tour
Historic Parsley A Self-Guided Walking Tour
Wachapreague, Virginia: Then and Now, by Kirk Mariner Walking Tour
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NHPS and Northampton History
Written by Frances Latimer in 1993
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News
Virginia Archeological Society Begins Eastern Shore Chapter
DHR Virginia Landmark Spotlight: Cessford and Its Associated Laundry/Quarter Building for Enslaved Workers
Lovely Historic Homes on VA's Eastern Shore
Enjoy the drawings by Katharine B. Pennebaker of homes located on Virginia's Eastern Shore. Courtesy of the Eastern Shore News and Eastern Shore Public Library
Organizations - National, VA, and Eastern Shore
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Library of Virginia
Cape Charles Historical Society and Museum