For the next few months, we will feature one of the books for sale at the Surry County Historical Society, located at 281 Bank Street in Surry, VA. 23883. We welcome you to come by for a visit and see our displays on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You can also research your family history or browse through our books, maps, and other items for sale!

January Book
The James River by William A. Fox
an Images of America book.  $25  ($27.75 if mailed)

This hardback book contains over 200 images about life on and near the James River, beginning with a painting of the Godspeed, Susan Constant, and Discovery as they arrive at Jamestown in 1607! Browse through chapters on The Beginning, Building Virginia, Civil War, A New Dominion, Down the James, from Iron Gate to Newport News, and Maps of James. The author is a member of the Surry County HIstorical Society and has lived near the James River for most of his life. Enjoy!

To order by mail, please send a check for $27.75, made out to Surry County Historical Society to:
Surry County Historical Society
P.O. Box 262, Surry, VA 23883.
Other inquiries can be made to surryhistoricalsociety@gmail.com or by calling 757-294-0404.