Richmond County Museum
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Location
5874 Richmond Road, Warsaw, Virginia
Setting
Old Jail on the Courthouse Green
Focus
Richmond County history and heritage
Before you go
Call ahead to confirm the museum will be open
Set on Warsaw’s Courthouse Green, the Richmond County Museum occupies the Old Jail, built in 1872. Its exhibits tell the story of Richmond County, Virginia from prehistoric times to the present, making this a compact stop for travelers interested in the people and history of the Northern Neck.[1]
The museum’s displays include the Rappahannock Indians of Richmond County, Moore Fauntleroy, Declaration of Independence signer Francis Lightfoot Lee, and Black history exhibits. The county advises visitors from outside the area to call ahead so staff can confirm a docent will be available to open the museum.[2]
Plan a trip to Richmond County Museum
Why visit?
This small local museum brings county history into focus through a range of subjects, from Indigenous history and early county figures to Black history and the Northern Neck’s wider story. Its setting in a former jail adds a historic place to the visit, while the Courthouse Green makes it easy to combine the museum with a walk around central Warsaw.[3]
Start here
Plan the museum as a flexible stop rather than relying on a fixed schedule: the county asks visitors coming from outside the area to call 804-333-3607 or email the museum to confirm a docent will be on duty. The county page also identifies the museum as a tourist information center and notes that its gift shop carries books and other items related to Richmond County and the Northern Neck.[4]
What to see and do
Explore the county’s story
The museum’s stated collecting and interpretation mission spans Richmond County history from prehistoric times to the present.
Learn about the Rappahannock
Exhibits include the Rappahannock Indians of Richmond County, connecting local history to the Indigenous people of the region.
Meet local historical figures
Displays include Moore Fauntleroy, identified by the museum as founder of Old Rappahannock County, and Francis Lightfoot Lee, a signer of the Declaration of Independence.
Look for special exhibits
The museum lists special displays and programming, including February Black History Month and a Holiday Tree of Love illumination on the first Sunday in December. Confirm event details before visiting.
Browse the gift shop
The shop offers books and other items related to Richmond County and the Northern Neck.
History and significance
The museum is housed in Warsaw’s Old Jail, a building dating to 1872 on the Courthouse Green. Its collections and exhibits interpret the county’s history across a broad span, with subjects including Indigenous heritage, local political history, and Black history. The county describes the museum’s purpose as collecting, preserving, and telling Richmond County’s story.[5]
The institution also serves a visitor-information role and is listed by the county as a member of the Virginia Association of Museums and Northern Neck Tourism Council.[6]
Planning a visit
The museum is at 5874 Richmond Road in Warsaw, on the Courthouse Green. Before setting out, call 804-333-3607 or contact the museum through the county’s museum page to check whether it will be open and whether a docent will be on duty. The county does not provide a dependable current schedule on that page, so confirm hours and any special event details directly before traveling.[7]
For a broader picture of Warsaw and nearby historic places, the county also provides a “Walking Through Warsaw” guide. The museum’s address and contact information are listed on the official county museum page.[8]
Nearby attractions
Warsaw, Virginia
Explore the county seat and its historic Courthouse Green.
Richmond County, Virginia
Discover the Northern Neck county whose history the museum interprets.
Northern Neck
Use Warsaw as a starting point for exploring the region.
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References
- ↑ Richmond County Museum, Richmond County, Virginia, Richmond County. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
- ↑ Richmond County Museum, Richmond County, Virginia, Richmond County. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
- ↑ Richmond County Museum, Richmond County, Virginia, Richmond County. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
- ↑ Richmond County Museum, Richmond County, Virginia, Richmond County. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
- ↑ Richmond County Museum, Richmond County, Virginia, Richmond County. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
- ↑ Richmond County Museum, Richmond County, Virginia, Richmond County. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
- ↑ Richmond County Museum, Richmond County, Virginia, Richmond County. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
- ↑ Walking Through Warsaw, Richmond County, Virginia, Richmond County. Retrieved October 23, 2026.