Virginia is for Lovers

  • Welcome

    Welcome

    • About Virginia
    • Welcome Centers
    • VISITOR INFORMATION CENTERS
    • Accessible Travel
    • International Visitors
    • Weather
    • Transportation
    • Related Links
    • Weddings In Virginia
    • LGBTQ+ Travel
    • Virginia Green Travel
    • VIRGINIA IS FOR LOVERS SHOP

    Follow Us

    Virginia Travel Guide and State Map

    Virginia 2021 Travel Guide
    Order Now
  • Things To Do

    Things To Do

    • Family Fun
    • Historic Sites
    • Eat & Drink
    • Outdoors
    • THEME PARKS & WATERPARKS
    • Zoos & Aquariums
    • Music
    • BEACHES
    • State Parks
    • National Parks
    • CAVERNS
    • Golf
    • SPAS
    • SHOPPING
    • MUSEUMS
    • Arts & Culture
    • LOVEworks
    • Filmed in Virginia

    Follow Us

    Virginia Travel Guide and State Map

    Virginia 2021 Travel Guide
    Order Now
  • Events

    Events

    • ARTS & CRAFTS
    • CIVIL WAR
    • CULINARY
    • FAMILY FUN
    • FESTIVALS
    • HISTORY & HERITAGE
    • MUSIC FESTIVALS
    • PERFORMANCES
    • SPORTING
    • WINE FESTIVALS

    Follow Us

    Virginia Travel Guide and State Map

    Virginia 2021 Travel Guide
    Order Now
  • Places To Stay

    Places To Stay

    • BED & BREAKFAST
    • COTTAGES & CABINS
    • INNS
    • RESORTS
    • PET FRIENDLY
    • CAMPING
    • HOTELS & MOTELS
    • LODGES & GUEST RANCHES
    • Vacation Homes & Rentals
    • VIRGINIA GREEN

    Follow Us

    Virginia Travel Guide and State Map

    Virginia 2021 Travel Guide
    Order Now
  • Deals

    Deals

    • DEALS & DISCOUNTS
    • FALL PACKAGES
    • FAMILY FUN PACKAGES
    • FOOD AND WINE PACKAGES
    • HISTORY DEALS
    • SPRING PACKAGES
    • MILITARY DISCOUNTS
    • ROMANCE PACKAGES
    • TRAVEL PACKAGES

    Follow Us

    Virginia Travel Guide and State Map

    Virginia 2021 Travel Guide
    Order Now
  • Store
  • Maps

    Maps

    • Virginia
    • Southwest Virginia - Blue Ridge Highlands
    • Central Virginia
    • Chesapeake Bay
    • Coastal Virginia - Eastern Shore
    • Coastal Virginia - Hampton Roads
    • Southwest Virginia - Heart of Appalachia
    • Northern Virginia
    • Shenandoah Valley
    • Southern Virginia
    • Virginia Mountains

    Follow Us

    Virginia Travel Guide and State Map

    Virginia 2021 Travel Guide
    Order Now
  • Accessible Travel

Cultural Heritage Charles City County Richard M. Bowman Center for Local History

  • Address
    10790 Courthouse Road
    Charles City, VA 23030
  • Phone
    804-652-1516
  • City
    Charles City
    Locality
    Charles City
    pin for print map of virginia
  • Social
  • Email Us
  • Visit Site

The history center is a reference library and archives located in the Charles City County Library Building.  It's collection is focused on the county and its families, but extends to many other counties and cities located in central and eastern Virginia.  Access to the archives collection requires an appointment.

The collection includes books, periodicals, microfilm, manuscripts, newspapers, maps, photos and oral histories.  A number of resources are made available online including genealogical data bases and historical exhibits.

 

Accessibility

  • Accessible Icon

Region

Coastal Virginia - Hampton Roads

Last Updated: 08/30/2019

What's Nearby

  • Freedom's Jubilee - An African American Journey
    Freedom's Jubilee - An African American Journey
    10760 Courthouse Road
    Charles City, VA 23030
    0.24 MI
  • Charles City County Visitor Center
    Charles City County Visitor Center
    10760 Courthouse Road
    Charles City, VA 23030
    0.25 MI
  • Charles City County Courthouse
    Charles City County Courthouse
    10702 Courthouse Road
    Charles City, VA 23030
    0.28 MI
  • Cul's Courthouse Grille
    Cul's Courthouse Grille
    10801 Courthouse Road
    Charles City, VA 23030
    0.3 MI
  • LOVEwork in Charles City County
    LOVEwork in Charles City County
    10900 Courthouse Road
    Charles City, VA 23030
    0.32 MI

    Area Events

    You Might Like

    • Image Unavailable

      Cultural Heritage
      Hampton University Museum
      The Huntington Building
      Hampton, VA
    • Historic Sites
      Fort Monroe
      30 Ingalls Road
      Fort Monroe, VA
    • Cultural Heritage
      Hampton University
      The Huntington Building
      Hampton, VA
    • Image Unavailable

      Cultural Heritage
      Bedford County Courthouse
      East Main Street
      Bedford, VA
    • Historic Sites
      St. Luke's Historic Church & Museum
      14477 Benn's Church Blvd.
      Smithfield, VA
    • Historic Sites
      Menokin
      4037 Menokin Road
      Warsaw, VA
    • Historic Sites
      Clarksville Regional Museum
      8th Street
      Clarksville, VA
    • Historic Sites
      Historical Society of Washington County
      341 W. Main St.
      Abingdon, VA
    • Historic Sites
      Pittsylvania Historical Society
      340 Whitehead St.
      Chatham, VA
    • Historic Sites
      Prince George County Regional Heritage Center
      6406 Courthouse Road
      Prince George, VA
    See More
    CN20072701P_001.JPG

    Spring in Virginia

    • Lesser-Known Spring Break Spots

      Affordable Family Activities

      Spring Road Trips

      Get Outdoors

      Scenic Wineries for Spring

      Family-Friendly Resorts

      Pick-Your-Own Farms
    Virginia is for Lovers Trucker Hat

    Shop with us for merchandise and gifts

    Shop Virginia

    We Need Your Feedback

    Take our Survey

    Travel Updates

    Success! Get ready to start receiving Virginia.org travel updates.

    Find out why Virginia is for Lovers. You’ll get monthly travel inspiration, insider tips, and itineraries to help you plan your best Virginia vacation yet. Plus exclusive offers, deals, packages and more! Sign up for Virginia is for Lovers Emails now!

    There’s always more to LOVE in Virginia. Please select any topic that interests you!

    About Va
    • Virginia Travel Blog
    • Welcome Centers
    • Cities & Localities
    • Transportation
    • Virginia Is For Lovers
    Contact Us
    • Media/Press Room
    • Send Feedback
    • Privacy Policy
    • DEI Statement
    • Travel Industry
    • Travel Guide Order
    Travel
    • Group Planners
    • Sports Marketers
    • Meetings Professionals
    • Virginia Green Travel
    • Accessible Travel
    Additional Links
    • Virginia Is For Lovers Store
    • Add/Update Your Listings
    • Website Survey
    • Site Map
    • Virginia is for Lovers
    • DiscoverAmerica.com
    • Brazil
    • Canada
    • France
    • Germany
    • England
    • Korea
    • China
    • Japan

    Official Tourism Website of the Commonwealth of Virginia ● © 2021 Virginia Tourism Corporation, 901 E. Cary St., Suite 900, Richmond, VA 23219
    For Virginia citizen and business services visit www.Virginia.gov. ● Virginia Economic Development Partnership visit www.VEDP.org.