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Reconstruction of Riverboat after Hurricane Isabel
The Riverboat on the Potomac, located in Colonial Beach, Virginia, was established in 1992 when Tom and Penny Flanagan purchased the...

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Jun 1


Potomac Renaissance Condominiums
One of the prominent condominium developments is the Potomac Renaissance Condos , located at 100 Taylor Street. Construction of the first...

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Jun 1


The Miss Ann, a distinguished 127-foot fantail motor yacht
The Miss Ann  is a distinguished 127-foot fantail motor yacht with a rich and varied history. Constructed in 1926 by the Pusey & Jones...

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Jun 1


The Mayfair Theatre Fire, 1972
The Mayfair Theatre in Colonial Beach, Virginia, was destroyed by fire in 1972. This historic venue had been a cherished part of the...

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May 31


Hurricane Isabel struck Colonial Beach, Virginia, September 2003
Impact on Colonial Beach The hurricane brought a storm surge of 6 to 6.5 feet, causing significant damage in the area. In Westmoreland...

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May 31


Franklin Caruther's Gas Station, George Washington Gas Station and Joseph Rollins' Sundry Store
Franklin Caruther's Gas Station, George Washington Gas Station and Joseph Rollins' Sundry Store descriptions by Julian C. Caruthers

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May 31


Images of Beach Gate Texaco Station, Colonial Beach, Virginia
Scanned images from negatives by Otis Taylor The Beach Gate Texaco Station in Colonial Beach, Virginia, holds a notable place in the...

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May 31


ScarecrowFest 2014 and 2015
2014 Scarecrow Fest Thank you to Janice Doyle for sending the museum these photos from 2014 when CB Historical Members made scare crows...

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May 31


New Savvy Productions Video of Doc's Motor Court and Ellie Caruthers
Ellie Caruthers, 84 years old and the wife of the late Herbert "Doc" Caruthers, continues to run the motel her husband built in 1948. It...

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May 29


The Monroe Point Community in Colonial Beach, Virginia
Recently found this video of the construction of the Monroe Point Community that we wanted to share! The Monroe Point community in...

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May 29


Jack Pot moved from Colonial Beach, Virginia to Maryland ,1959.
courtesy of Mary DeAtley

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Apr 1


Hopkinses To Operate New Beach Motel
Courtesy Northern Neck of Virginia Historical Society WESTMORELAND MOTEL, Colonial Beach, Virginia. 26 New and Modern Rooms. Electric...

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Mar 29
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