Charles City County History, Culture & Genealogy
Charles City County is a place of origins. Located just a few miles upriver from the first permanent English speaking settlement in America it has been a gateway to the nation that has grown from that first settlement. Millions of Americans can trace their ancestry back to this place. Learn about the county’s ringside seat to American history and the people who did the history making by visiting the links in this section.
Richard M. Bowman Center for Local History
The History Center is a county-owned reference library and archives, named after the late Richard M. Bowman, a civic leader and avid student of history. Located in the Neighborhood Facility at 10600 Courthouse Road, and staffed by volunteers, it is open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Wednesday and Friday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The collection includes books, periodicals, microfilm, newspapers, manuscripts, maps, pictures and videos, including many rare or unique items pertaining to Charles City and the surrounding region. Volunteers do not conduct paid genealogical research, but will perform simple research tasks in response to telephone or email queries.
For more information:
Call: 804-652-1516
E-mail: info@charlescity.org
Facebook: facebook.com/CCCHistory
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Address:
10790 Courthouse Road
Charles City, VA 23030
Located in the Neighborhood Facility at 10600 Courthouse Road, and staffed by volunteers and one part-time library staff member.
Hours of Operation
Monday: 10-6
Tuesday: 10-6
Wednesday: 2-8
Thursday: 12-6
Friday: 8-4
“Access to the archives is by appointment only.”
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 128
Charles City, VA 23030
