Rappahannock Gift Shop

09/15/2026

Back by popular demand our exclusive tea (kitchen) towels! Limited supply so either pop in the Essex Museum soon or during the Rise and Fall Festival. 218 Water La., T-town 🤗 “Where history meets shopping!”

06/05/2026

Yes, you do need another cookbook! 😂 Local cookbook and so much more in the gift shop 218 Water Lane, T-town, inside the museum. Open T, Th, F, Sat 10-3. 👋 Hope to see you!

05/26/2026

Hand carved walking sticks for Father’s Day make for a unique gift for your special father but not exclusive to Dads! They are approximately 32” tall and on sale now! We’re at 218 Water Lane, T-town, T,Th,F,Sat 10-3 😀 inside the museum.

05/20/2026

New kitchen towels arrived just in time! Stop in and check out during Rivahfest this Saturday 🤗 218 Water La., Tappahannock, T, Th, F, Sat 10-3.

01/23/2026

We are so proud to be a part of the history of this building 🥰 !!!!

01/15/2026

Busy holidays are over, time to slow down and read! Amazing selection of books in the gift shop and many celebrating the 250 🇺🇸 locally. Come see us inside the museum on Water La., Tappahannock T, Th, F, Sat 10-3 🤗

12/04/2025

10/31/2025

Oyster merchandise is now available inside museum!! (Can you tell we’re getting ready for our big Oyster Roast event tomorrow?) yay! 218 Water Lane, T-town 🥰

10/24/2025

Restocking our exclusive oyster themed flour sack towels as we ramp up for the annual museum Oyster Roast event November 1st 🤗 available now for sale in the gift shop! 218 Water Lane, T, Th, F, Sat, 10-3.