The Warwick County Historical Society was organized to further discover and memorialize the history and peoples of old Warwick County, Virginia
The Warwick County Historical Society was organized to further discover and memorialize the history and peoples of old Warwick County, Virginia, a bygone original Shire of England dating to 1634. Warwick County, with its seat at Denbigh, played a role in the dramatic story of America’s founding. Through hard times and plenty, the County endured for three centuries. It was witness to turbulence and triumph in the growth of a young Virginia. Warwick County was… settled in Colonial times; celebrated the founding of America; was devastated by Civil War and the loss of its ancient court records; transformed by railroad tycoons and shipbuilding giants; suffered the loss of 8,000-acre Mulberry Island to the eminent domain of the US Army; it’s borders were forever altered by annexations stemming from the insatiable urban growth to its south. Warwick rallied briefly as the City of Warwick (1952-1958) only to capitulate to the contemporary pressures of modernity, commerce, and the practical forces of Consolidation. Warwick County’s story continues proudly today as the City of Newport News, Virginia.
The Warwick County Historical Society has among its objectives:
To further discover and memorialize the history, genealogy, and architecture of old Warwick County, Virginia.
The study and writing of the history of old Warwick County, including the publishing of a periodical and other appropriate studies.
The acquisition and maintenance of records, documents, maps, journals, and artifacts of the county in such place or places as shall best assure their proper preservation and accessibility.
Provide assistance, hold meetings, activities, instruction and information to residents, WCHS members and others in matters relating to the local history of Warwick and Newport News.
Cooperate with other organizations and institutions having similar interests.
Educate present and future generations concerning the cultural, economic, social, political and technical development of old Warwick County, Virginia.
Mulberry Island Notes (quarterly society newsletter)
