Reedville Fishermen's Museum - RFM

Reedville Fishermen's Museum - RFM The Reedville Fishermen's Museum is located in the heart of the historic district of Reedville. A generous gift from Mr.
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The William Walker House, the oldest dwelling in Reedville, opened as the Reedville Fishermen's Museum in 1988. Frank Covington enabled the Reedville Fishermen's Museum to expand into a new building in 1995. Our docks are home to two National Historic Register vessels, Elva C and Claud Somers, which are used for scheduled open water tours. Our permanent collection is displayed in the Reed and Fray

ne Galleries. Temporary exhibits, changing throughout the year, are displayed in our 2003 addition. Our gift shop is also located in the Covington Building. The Pendleton Building provides the shop space and modern facilities for two of the RFM's major programs, Boat Building and Model Making. These activities support our education programs and special events held throughout the year, such as Family Boat Building weekends and the large layout of the HO scale Northern Neck Railroad.

📸 An evening of photography and live music! Join us July 18 for Kodachrome and Genny WithaGee at the Watermen’s Gallery.
06/03/2026

📸 An evening of photography and live music! Join us July 18 for Kodachrome and Genny WithaGee at the Watermen’s Gallery.

06/03/2026

🎶 Summer nights. Live music. Good vibes. 🎶

Our Summer Concert Series is almost here, and trust us…you won’t want to miss it!

Grab your friends, mark your calendars, and secure your tickets!
Faron Hamblin Music

🎟️Get your tickets here:

https://rfmuseum.org/summer-concert-series

Experience Museum Ships on Air this Saturday and Sunday at the Reedville Fishermen's Museum! Watch local HAM radio opera...
06/01/2026

Experience Museum Ships on Air this Saturday and Sunday at the Reedville Fishermen's Museum!

Watch local HAM radio operators make contacts around the world while representing our own skipjack Claud W. Somers during this exciting international event. 📻⚓🌎

05/27/2026

Cocktails on the Creek Friday 5/29 in the Watermen’s Gallery!
🍹 BYOB
🍲 Bring a Dish to share
⏰ 5:30-7:00

🌿 Join us for a special presentation by the Northern Neck Master Gardeners: The Living Shoreline!Learn how living shorel...
05/20/2026

🌿 Join us for a special presentation by the Northern Neck Master Gardeners: The Living Shoreline!

Learn how living shorelines help protect waterfront properties, improve habitats, and preserve the natural beauty of our Chesapeake Bay region. Following the presentation, guests are invited to tour the museum’s living shoreline and enjoy an afternoon tea with light refreshments.

📍 Watermen’s Gallery
📅 May 22
🕑 2:00 PM

This event is free and open to the public — we hope to see you there! 🌱🫖

⏰ Reminder! Early bird registration for the Reedville Firecracker 5K 2026 ends May 22nd! 🏃🎆Register now for just $35 bef...
05/20/2026

⏰ Reminder!

Early bird registration for the Reedville Firecracker 5K 2026 ends May 22nd! 🏃🎆

Register now for just $35 before prices increase to $40. Don’t forget — register by June 15th to guarantee your event T-shirt! 👕

Celebrate the 4th of July with a run through Reedville! 🇺🇸👟 Register today 👇

http://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Reedville/ReedvilleFirecracker5KRunWalk

As the Ocean Harvesters fleet prepares to head out for another fishing season, we would like to wish the captains, crews...
05/17/2026

As the Ocean Harvesters fleet prepares to head out for another fishing season, we would like to wish the captains, crews, spotters and their families a safe and successful year ahead.

Reedville’s history is deeply tied to the menhaden fishing industry and we are proud to honor and support the fishermen and the industry that helped shape this town.

We are also grateful for the continued support that Omega Protein gives our museum and community.

Fair winds, safe travels and a blessed season to the entire fleet! 🐟

🚨 Reminder: This event is happening THIS SATURDAY! 🚨Don’t miss your chance to step aboard a real working menhaden vessel...
05/14/2026

🚨 Reminder: This event is happening THIS SATURDAY! 🚨

Don’t miss your chance to step aboard a real working menhaden vessel: F/V Rappahannock on May 16th from 11am–3pm at The Smith Building at the Morris-Fisher Stack!

Open to the public • $10 per person
*Proceeds benefit the Reedville Fishermen’s Museum*

Please wear flat, closed-toe shoes — flip flops, slides, and heels are not recommended.

Questions?
📞 804-453-6529
📧 [email protected]

A huge thank you to Ocean Harvesters/Omega Protein for making this possible! 🐟

🚣 Reminder: Registration is still open for our Annual Family Boat Build — but spots are filling quickly! 🚣June 19th–21st...
05/13/2026

🚣 Reminder: Registration is still open for our Annual Family Boat Build — but spots are filling quickly! 🚣

June 19th–21st, you and your crew will work together to build your very own Mabel skiff — and take it home! It’s a fun and memorable experience for families, friends, and teams of all ages.(9 years old and up!)

📋 Registration details:• $250 deposit due at registration• $1,000 total cost• Registration deadline: May 25th

Space is limited and we are already filling spots, so be sure to register soon if you'd like to participate!

Visit our website for the registration form or contact the office with any questions:📧 [email protected]📞 804-453-6529

Address

504 Main Street
Reedville, VA
22539

Opening Hours

Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

(804) 453-6529

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