Wallace Memorial Room

The Wallace Memorial Room is a part of the Chesapeake Central Library at 298 Cedar Road. It houses a collection of materials for use in historical and genealogical research with emphasis on the City of Chesapeake and the surrounding areas of Southeastern Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina. The library and the Norfolk County Historical Society of Chesapeake contribute to the continuing development of the collection. In addition to research materials, the Wallace Room has a collection of artifacts of local interest on display.

Mrs. Sabine Wallace Drury, through the historical society, donated the cost of construction of the room which is a memorial to her father William Wallace 1878-1950).

Hours and Location

The Wallace Room is located on the first floor of the Chesapeake Central Library. The Wallace Room and the library are open:

Reference Requests by Mail

The Wallace Room does not have a formal research service in place, but is staffed by volunteers from the Norfolk County Historical Society of Chesapeake. The volunteer staff cannot undertake extensive research or photocopying projects, but will research questions using Wallace Room materials as time permits.

Mail reference requests can be made to:

Please include a self-addressed stamped envelope with your request.

All materials in the Wallace Room are for reference use only, and therefore may not be checked out from the library. Photocopiers are available for patrons using Wallace Room materials. The current price is 15 cents per page. Library patrons are responsible for observing posted copyright warnings.