Huguenot Society of the Founders of Manakin in the Colony of Virginia
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| Manakin Huguenot Society |
981 Huguenot Trail
Midlothian, VA 23113
Phone: 804-794-5702 (answering machine also)
E-mail: manakintown@yahoo.com
Open 10 hours per week (ordinarily Monday, 12:30‒2:30 p.m.; Wednesday, 9:00 a.m.‒11:00 a.m.; Friday,10:00 a.m.‒2:00 p.m. or by appointment)
Repository
This small library is housed in the headquarters of the Manakin Huguenot Society, and is staffed by certified librarian Miss Sarah Hudson during its open hours. Manakintown was established in 1700, centered on the Manakin Episcopal Church, the fifth church which is next door, is the 1898 church.
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| Manakin Episcopal Church Fifth Church, circa 1898 |
Be Prepared
Although books and materials may not be taken from the library, we have a printer ($.25 per copy) and computer access (by phone), and cameras may be used. No entrance fees. The full index to The Huguenot magazine is online at the website.
Collections and Artifacts
Our collection of 700+ volumes focuses on Virginia genealogy and history and Huguenot history, with a catalog available on our website. We also have considerable materials, often from our member applications, on Huguenots in colonial Virginia, especially at Manakintown.
We have the vestry minutes of the church, a map of the early land grants, with the outstanding book on the land grants and families by Priscilla Cabell. We also have a number of artifacts on the Manakin Indians and our early years on the site.
Services
Sarah's research carries a fee of $75 with additional $25 for non-members and applicants, and includes copying and mailing. She is quite happy to help visitors do research when they visit, but prefers to have some warning (e-mail or phone) of subjects and materials that will be needed so she can prepare in advance. We do appreciate appointments for visits, but do not require them.
For Sale
We sell books and Huguenot jewelry as listed on our website.
Submitted by Dr. Ann Woodlief, National Librarian
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