This event marked the official opening of the museum, which is planned to become more of an historical park area than a simple museum. In addition to the farmhouse and store, future plans also include classes in traditional handicrafts, music, and boat building, as well as an outdoor "river walk".

 On just a dream of some community-minded individuals, the Poquoson Museum project has moved dramatically forward during the past few months. Many dedicated volunteers have diligently worked to create the framework necessary to establish a museum presenting Poquoson’s multi-faceted cultural and historical heritage. Since November 2001 the Poquoson Historical and Cultural Museum Foundation has organized itself into a viable association determined to create a museum in a timely manner. The final product will enhance community pride, broaden Poquoson’s heritage tourism industry and expand educational opportunities for all of the city’s citizens.

The Dryden property acquisition has given the Poquoson Museum additional resources and space needed to create a museum reflective of Poquoson’s diverse heritage. The 16 acre parcel contains a circa 1900 farm house, agricultural out buildings, frontage along the marshes of Topping Creek and the famous ‘Miss Becky’s Store’. These structures, along with the relocated Hunt’s Store, will be placed on the National Register of Historical Places. Each building’s exterior will then be restored to their original appearance to maintain the property’s historic view shed. Any new buildings that might be added to the property in the future must conform to this architectural style or be disguised by landscaping.

The interiors of all the Dryden buildings will initially be converted to museum space. ‘Miss Becky’s Store’ will serve as the museum’s gift shop, barns will house boats and agricultural equipment and the farmhouse will be used at first for museum offices and interpretative exhibits. Rooms will be converted to topical displays documenting such themes as Poquoson Schools, ‘Poquoson Views: A Photographic Survey of Great Marsh’, ‘Poquoson Seafood Heritage’ and ‘Historic Wharfs’. Once the Hunt’s Store is moved to the property adjacent to Poquoson Middle School, the 1880’s building will be restored to its role as Odd, Virginia’s post office, pharmacy and general store.

While parking will be installed, with appropriate landscaping, along the eastern property line, several acres will continue to be farmed as part of a summer school-age educational program. As the rivers and creeks surrounding, dissecting and dominating Poquoson’s landscape have played such a major role in the city’s history, an interpretative pathway/boardwalk will be installed along Topping Creek to provide visitors with insights into the community’s marsh landscape. Although this plan will be greatly defined over the next several months, the Poquoson Museum’s first phase will result in an operating educational institution capable of preserving, documenting and interpreting Poquoson’s history. The Poquoson Museum campus will evoke greater pride in Poquoson, offering visitors and residents alike with a unique museum experience.

Poquoson Museum is located at 968 Poquoson Ave., across from Poquoson Middle School.