6 college avenue

Call us: 757.302.1331

Email us: info@historiconancockschool.org

Website: historiconancockschool.org

Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and by appointment
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
School grounds are open to the public dawn to dusk

Historic Onancock School Community & Cultural Center, a 501(c)3 organization, is a 14 acre oasis in the heart of Onancock. The Onancock School property has been educating children on the Eastern Shore for over 150 years. The present building, built in 1921, continues to work toward transformation to a vibrant community center featuring the arts, music, history and opportunities to benefit all residents and visitors to Virginia’s Eastern Shore.

The historic school building, now ADA accessible with the recent installation of a lift and accessible rest room, is home to artisans, makers and entrepreneurs. Some working studios are open daily, others on weekends and by appointment. The Waterman’s Heritage Museum of the Eastern Shore is a must-see for a fun informational and educational walk through the Chesapeake Bay’s rich maritime history. We offer our ‘Gallery” events room for rent daily and weekends for meetings, parties or reunions. Outdoors, open spaces and ballfields are available for pickup games, frisbee, people & pet exercise and picnics. There is a 9-hole Disc Golf course, and our state of the art playground area is equipped with a handicap swing and soft rubber mulch. New additions in 2021 also include several shaded seating areas and a picnic area for gathering, sharing a meal or as an outdoor classroom. Plus, an outdoor chalkboard, a Story Trail and a Little Free Library for kids have been added. Stop by to snap at photo at our Virginia LOVE and post it on social. #hos_1921.

Ride a bike or walk the handicap-accessible path along the nature trail created by the Eastern Shore Master Naturalists. Be sure to stop by the observation deck along the Onancock Creek where wildlife is abundant. Our website lists upcoming events and happenings, and the tenant directory has contact info for our residents.