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1. the lands and waters of the
Northern Neck and Middle
Peninsula of Virginia, USA,
particularly favored by urban
dwellers for spring, summer and
fall escapes. 2. a region in these
peninsulas bound by the
Chesapeake Bay and the
Rappahannock, Potomac and
York rivers, inclusive.
adj.– rivah: reflecting an attitude indicative of the abundantly pleasant lifestyle in this area.
A horse lover’s paradise
When most people think of coming to the Rivah, they imagine boating, fishing, or maybe even relaxing in an Adirondack
chair and reading a novel. But the Chesapeake Bay region also
has much to offer to equestrian fans. It’s not exactly Chincoteague with its wild horses swimming across the channel or
Lexington with its world class horse shows, but there’s a little
bit of both to be found here.
Anyone interested in horse races can try their hand with a
little off-track betting at the Riverboat on the Potomac in Colonial Beach. The building juts out over the Potomac River into
Maryland territory where gambling is allowed. We sent our crew
up there this month to experience firsthand what the Riverboat
has to offer, and they came home with stories of their escapades.
Elsewhere in the region, horse lovers can take a ride and
experience the sensation of swimming with horses. Our team
of horse lovers traveled from one end of the region to the other
this month, compiling a must-have resource list for equestrians.
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On the Cover
Rachel Champ takes
her horse Phyllis on
a run through the
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The Rivah Visitor’s Guide
is published
6 times a year jointly by the Rappahannock Record, P.O. Box 400,
Kilmarnock, Va. 22482, (804) 435-1701, and the Southside Sentinel, P.O.
Box 549, Urbanna, Va. 23175, (804) 758-2328.
News Tom Hardin and Robert Mason Jr., editors; Larry S. Chowning,
Tom Chillemi, Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi, Reid Pierce-Armstrong, Alex
Haseltine and Audrey Thomasson
Advertising Deborah Haynes and Sara Amiss, advertising managers; K.C. Troise, Marilyn Bryant, Joanna Hatch, Maeghaen Goss and
Wendy Payne
Production Julie H. Burwood, art director; Wayne Smith, production
manager; Joseph Gaskins, Susan Faulkner, K.C. Troise, Sarah Bowis,
and Joan Ramsay-Johnson
Special Section Coordinators Reid Pierce-Armstrong and Susan
Faulkner
Account Managers Geanie Longest and Kim Kent
General Managers Fred and Bettie Lee Gaskins
Artists, food, a 5K run and fun . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Tour Virginia’s Bay Region! Here’s a guide to each of our counties
Essex . . . . . . . 76
Gloucester . . . 66
Lancaster. . . . . .28
Mathews . . . . 102
eCampgrounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
eConcerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
eDining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
eDiversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
eEvents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
eFishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
eGolf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Middlesex . . . . . . 48
Northumberland . 80
Richmond . . . . . . . . 60
Westmoreland . . . . . 94
eKids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
eLodging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
eMap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
eMarinas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
eMuseums & Historic Sites . . . . 68
eRivah Fare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
eTide Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
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Hours - Thursday, Friday, Saturday 10am to 5pm
and Sunday noon - 4pm
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Antique Mall
Multi-dealer store featuring:
Furniture, silver, Glassware
Oriental Rugs, Oyster Plates,
Shabby Chic, China, Prints &
Oils, Wicker, Stained Glass,
Vintage Housewares
Tuesday-Sunday 11 am-5 pm
124 Rappahannock Ave.
Urbanna, Va.
804-758-2000
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80 Jessie Dupont
Memorial Hwy.
Burgess, VA
(804) 453-5900
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Antiques, Collectables, Furniture,
Nautical, Gifts, Jewelry & Accessories
Many Items Of Interest!
Old–New–In Between
You Name It!
The historic Burgess House, circa 1901, is a restored landmark
property located in Burgess on 200 North just before the
traffic light. Come and explore the many rooms,
summer kitchen, and courtyard.
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call the numbers where indicated to verify dates and times
of events.
August
Friday, August 29
with Vickie Shufer at Belle Isle
State Park. Free. 462-5030.
kites. 438-5559.
The annual Christmas Countdown arts and crafts sale
will be held from 9 a.m. to
3 p.m. August 30 at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church in
Heathsville.
Wilderness Survival Workshop
from 4 to 7 p.m. with Vickie
Shufer at Belle Isle State Park.
$10 per person. Reservations
required. 462-5030.
The
Rappahannock
Art Triple Treat at Belle Isle State
Park from 7 to 9 p.m. Canoe,
League’s
47th
Annual
hay ride and campfire stories.
Labor Day Art Show will be
$10. Reservations required.
open to the public from 10
462-5030.
a.m. to 5 p.m. and continue
through September 1 at
Rappahannock Westminster- Stock Car Racing will be featured at Virginia Motor SpeedCanterbury near Irvington.
way on Route 33, eight miles
north of Saluda in Middlesex
“Mary Poppins” will be preCounty. 758-1867.
sented by the Lancaster Players at The Playhouse in White
Rappahannock
Art
Stone. $10 adults, $5 children The
League’s
47th
Annual
Doors open at 6 p.m. The play
Labor Day Art Show will be
begins at 7 p.m. Reservations
open to the public from 10
required. 435-3776.
a.m. to 5 p.m. and continue
through September 1 at
A Horseshoe Tournament will
Rappahannock Westminsterbe held by the Upper Lancaster
Canterbury near Irvington.
Volunteer Fire Department at 7
p.m. at the pavilion behind the
new firehouse in Lively. The “Mary Poppins” will be presented by the Lancaster Playtournament is offered in coners at The Playhouse in White
junction with the annual fireStone. $10 adults, $5 children
men’s festival. The entry fee is
Doors open at 1 p.m. The play
$25 per two-person team. First
begins at 2 p.m. Reservations
prize is $250. There will be a
required. 435-3776.
minimum of 10 teams. For an
application, call 436-4040.
Urbanna Family Fun Day
featuring children’s games,
A Welcome Campfire from 8 to
music, dunking booth, food
9 p.m. at Belle Isle State Park
and more will be on the
amphitheater. 462-5030
grounds of the Urbanna
firehouse from 3 to 7 p.m.
Saturday, August 30
“Sweet Justice” will perform
from 4 to 7 p.m. 758-4717.
An Artist’s Reception honoring
Art Miller will be from 2 to 4
p.m. at the Mathews Visitors A Community Yard Sale is
held the last Saturday of each
Center. Miller has donated
month through September
a full-length stained glass
from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Main
window titled “The Pound
Street in Mathews. 725-4229.
Netters” to the center.
Refreshments will be served.
A Lobster Dinner will be held
from 5 to 7 p.m. by KingsWilderness Survival Adventon Parish on Main Street in
tures from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
A Fall Plant Sale will beheld at 9
a.m. at the St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church parish house at
6538 Northumberland Highway in Heathsville.
Sunday, August 31
The
Rappahannock
Art
League’s 47th Annual Labor
Day Art Show will be open
to the public from 10 a.m.
to 3 p.m. at Rappahannock
Westminster-Canterbury near
Irvington.
Wings & Wheels will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday, September 27, at Hummel Field on Route 3 at
Topping in Middlesex County. There will be an antique
aircraft fly-in and classic car show. Over 200 autos and
nearly 100 airplanes are expected. Call 758-2753 or visit
www.wingsandwheels.us for more information.
The Northern Neck Cycling
Organization and the Richmond Area Bicycle Club have
organized a 37-mile ride starting at 10 a.m. from the Steamboat Era Museum in Irvington
to Windmill Point, stopping for
lunch in Kilmarnock, continuing
to Weems and Christ Church
and returning to Irvington. All
level of riders welcome. Bring
a helmet, drinks and snacks.
“On The Lawn,” a Labor Day
Bazaar at Calico Jack’s in
Lively, will be held from 8
a.m. to 5 p.m. More than 20
The Court Green Farmers’
vendors will participate.
Market will be from 9 a.m.
to 1 p.m. at the historic court
square in Mathews and will A Benefit Breakfast will be
Tuesday, Sept. 2
held from 8 to 11 a.m. by the
continue each Saturday
Colonial Beach Rescue Squad Square Dance Classes will be
through the fall. 725-7755.
Ladies Auxiliary. 224-7750.
offered by the Stepping Stones
The 31st Annual Upper
Square Dance Club from 7:30
Lancaster Volunteer Fire- Adopt A Dog Day on Town Hill
to 9 p.m. at Freeshade Comin Colonial Beach. 11 a.m. to 4
men’s Festival, including fire
munity Center in Syringa. The
p.m. Rescue groups will set up
trucks, food, arts, crafts, chilfirst three classes are free. 804for adoptions. 910-340-3206.
dren’s games, go-kart races,
824-1005.
baby contest, idol contest,
end-of-summer dance, parade The Irvington Stomp will be Bonnie Scimone will lead a
held at White Fences Vine(1 p.m.) and tours of the new
public forum on SeniorNaviyard in Irvington to celebrate
firehouse. Activities will be
gator.org. at 2 p.m. at the
the harvest. Grape stomping
held from 8 a.m. to midnight
Lancaster Community Library
contests, music, hayrides,
at the pavilion grounds.
in
Kilmarnock.
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The forum is sponsored by the Northern Neck
Chapter of the National
Association of Active and
Retired Federal Employees.
Sunday, Sept. 7
Friday, Sept. 5
First Friday Walkabout in Kilmarnock’s Steptoe’s District.
After hours shopping, art,
entertainment,
sponsored
by the Rappahannock Art
League. 5 p.m.
An Opening Reception will
be held from 5 to 7 p.m. for
“One Fish, Two Fish” at Amos
& Randolph, 14 North Main
Street, Kilmarnock.
Moonlight Fishing at Beaverdam Park at 8687 Roaring
Springs Road in Gloucester will
be from 6 p.m. to midnight.
The public is invited to fish at
night from the pier, the bank
or from a boat (rent or bring
your own). The fee varies from
$5 to $25. 693-2107.
Bay Seafood Festival at Belle
Isle State Park, sponsored
by the Kilmarnock-IrvingtonWhite Stone Rotary. Variety
of seafood and entertainment from 4:30 to 10 p.m.
$50 per person. Sold out.
September 5–6
The 34th Annual Mathews
Market Days festival will feature numerous local artists,
an antique car show, food,
5K Junior Mile, Food Festival, Youth Corner, and music
by the “Close Call Band” Saturday night. 725-7196.
September 5–7
The
Mathews
Maritime
Museum invites the public
to observe “Family Boat
Building” at the museum at
Kilmarnock Snapshots: From left, Kilmarnock Museum
president Carroll Lee Ashburn and Kilmarnock Mayor
Curtis Smith examine historic photographs of the town.
The photos will be featured in the Steptoe’s First Friday’s
Walkabout September 5. The theme is “Kilmarnock Then
and Now.” Activities will include entertainment, retail
sales, art and food.
482 Main Street in Mathews
Court House.
Saturday, Sept. 6
vations, call 462-7711.
Irvington Farmer’s Market.
Crafts, food, vendors. 9 a.m.
to 1 p.m. 438-9088.
Grandparents Day will be
observed at Stratford Hall
in Westmoreland County. The Second Friday Art Walk
will be held in Colonial Beach.
Activities will begin at 10
224-8411.
a.m. and include fishing in
the Mill Pond, induction in
the Virginia Militia, school
Saturday, Sept. 13
and maritime activities.
The 6th annual Monte Carlo at
the Rivah sponsored by the
Monday, Sept. 8
Middlesex Rotary Club will
be from 7 to 11 p.m. at hisThe Fall Book Group series
toric Rosegill Plantation near
sponsored by the Friends of
Urbanna. It will be a night of
the Library at Rappahannock
casino-style games, horse
Community College in Warsaw
racing, prizes, silent auction
will meet at the Chinn House at
items and fine food. Tickets
11 a.m. The group will discuss
are $50. Call 776-8774 for
“See You in a Hundred Years:
ticket information.
Four Seasons in Forgotten
America,” by Logan Ward.
A One-Day YMCA Adult Sailing Class will held at WilThe Northern Neck Family
liams Wharf in Mathews and
YMCA is offering a six-week
is open to ages 18 and up.
photography course MonClass is from 8:30 a.m. to 2
days and Wednesdays from
p.m. The participation fee is
6:30 to 8 p.m. through Octo$55. Register by September
ber 15. The instructor will be
5 by calling 725-1488.
William Reckert. The fee is
$180 for members and $210
for others.
Tuesday, Sept. 9
An Artist’s Reception will be
held from 5 to 8 p.m. at the An Opening Reception will be Boat Talk, an exchange of
held from 5 to 7 p.m. for “One
Middlesex Art Guild Gallery
ideas on classic and wooden
Fish, Two Fish” at Amos & Ranin Urbanna for exhibiting artist
boats, will be held at 2 p.m.
dolph, 14 North Main Street,
Jacquie Colligan of Remlik.
at the Reedville Fishermen’s
Kilmarnock.
This event is free and open to
Museum. 462-9829.
the public. 758-9080.
Friday, Sept. 12
The Gloucester Farmers’
to 1 p.m. at the historic court The Richmond County MuseMarket will be from 9 a.m.
square in Mathews and will
to 1 p.m. at Susanna Wesley
um’s Annual Rappahannock
United Methodist Church at
River Cruise aboard the
3900 George Washington
Capt. Thomas will depart
Memorial Highway, Ordifrom the dock at Hoskins
nary. There will be bluegrass
Creek in Tappahannock at
September 6–7
music. 693-9534.
6 p.m. The two-hour cruise
will include a buffet supper,
The 2008 Laser Masters
A Forum On Climate And Sea
beverages and door prizes
Atlantic Coast ChampionLevel Change will be held from
from the museum shop. For
ship will be held Fishing Bay
1 to 3 p.m. at NetCruisers Cafe
tickets, call 333-3607.
Yacht Club in Deltaville. The
in Lancaster. Norm Mosher will
event website is www.laserdlead the discussion. For reserCommunity Campfire Pickin’
istrict11.org/cblmc.
from 8 to 10 p.m. at Belle
Isle State Park amphitheater.
462-5030.
Material Girl
Quilt Shop
Supplies for Quilting
Punch Needle & Rug Hooking
Classes
Karen Dost
(804) 453-6003
16658 Northumberland Hwy
Reedville, VA 22539
Tues. - Sat. 10-5
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State Park. $6 Reservations
required. 462-5030.
The 42nd Annual Boardwalk
Arts and Crafts Festival
opens in Colonial Beach.
224-3500.
Visiting overnight in Deltaville?
We welcome you to stay with us.
To make reservations, call 804.776.9225
deltavilledocksideinn.com
Sunday, Sept. 14
The 42nd Annual Boardwalk
Arts and Crafts Festival
continues in Colonial Beach.
The 6th Annual Monte Carlo at the Rivah sponsored by
224-3500.
the Middlesex Rotary Club will be September 13 from 7
to 11 p.m. at historic Rosegill Plantation near Urbanna.
It will be a night of casino-style games, horse racing,
Monday, Sept. 15
prizes, silent auction items and fine food. Tickets are
$50. Call 776-8774 for ticket information.
Water
Safety
Instructor
Classes will be held by The
River Counties Chapter of the
American Red Cross. These
classes are limited and require
advance booking. Call the
chapter at 435-7669 to register or for more information.
An Oyster Float Building Stock Car Racing will be featured at Virginia Motor SpeedWorkshop sponsored by the
Tidewater Oyster Gardeners
Association (TOGA) will be
County. 758-1867.
held at the Small Boat Basin at
VIMS at Gloucester Point from
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Both the The Northern Neck Chapter
Tuesday, Sept. 16
of the Virginia Native Plant
registration and order forms
Society will hold a plant sale Heavenly Hands, an annual
may be downloaded from
from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
www.oystergardener.org. 757Women of Grace bridge and
on the Thrift Shop lawn at
229-7754.
mahjong luncheon, will start
Wicomico Parish Church in
at 11:30 a.m. at Grace House
Wicomico Church.
The Gloucester History Trail
at 303 South Main Street in
will be open to historic sites
Kilmarnock. Table reservathat are not usually open An Ol’ Time Carolina Pig
tions accepted. Send checks
Pickin’ and Dance will be
to the public on a regular
for $20 per person payable
held at the Reedville Fisherbasis. The following sites will
to WOG to Billie Barnes, 11
men’s Museum in Reedville at
be open from 1 to 4 p.m.:
British Landing Drive, White
5 p.m. to benefit the restoraAbingdon Episcopal Church,
Stone, VA 22578; or call
tion of the bay workboat, the
Holly Knoll, Walter Reed
Barnes at 435-0435.
Foggy River. Tickets are $25
Birthplace and Mobjack Bay
and include dinner, desert A Community Hero Dinner will
Coffee, and the archaeology
and dancing. Beer and wine
lab at Rosewell. 693-0014.
be held by The River Counties
will be available for purchase.
Chapter of the American Red
Visit the museum to pick up
Urbanna’s Downtown Market
Cross at 6:30 p.m. at Indian
tickets, or call 453-6529.
will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Creek Yacht and Country Club.
in the parking lot of the
$91, business attire is appropriSouthside Sentinel on Vir- Full Moon Canoe Trip from
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8 to 10 p.m. at Belle Isle
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or by tables. For reservations, call 435-7669.
Wednesday, Sept. 17
The Boys And Girls Club of
the Northern Neck will
hold an open house at its
new location on North Main
Street in Kilmarnock at 6:30
p.m. RSVP 462-3440.
A Fashion Show Luncheon,
sponsored by The Women of
St. Francis de Sales Catholic
Church, will begin at 11:30
a.m. at Indian Creek Yacht and
Country Club near Kilmarnock.
$25. Call 580-4476.
Owl Prowl at Belle Isle State Park
from 7 to 9 p.m. $3 per person
or $8 per family. 462-5030.
The Rev. Dr. John Turner will
present a lecture on “Traditional Scottish Music in
the 18th and 19th centuries
in Virginia” at 7 p.m. at the
Lancaster Community Library.
Donations accepted.
Saturday, Sept. 20
Visitors to the Steamboat Era Museum in Irvington peer through the windows of a re-created country store. The
museum is showcasing entirely new exhibits focusing on the 1870 to 1925 period when prosperity returned to the
Northern Neck by steamboat after the Civil War. The museum is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m., Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. and by appointment.
nary. There will be bluegrass
music. 693-9534.
and younger. For applications,
call 580-3377 or 580-3636.
Church Street in Kilmarnock.
Sunday, Sept. 21
Sponsored by St. Frances
de Sales Church, its Knights The 2nd Annual Wharf to
of Columbus Council and
Wharf Swim sponsored by
Ladies Auxiliary, the festival
the Mathews County Land
will feature crafters, a farmConservancy will be held at
ers’ market, a food stand and
Williams Wharf in Mathews.
bake sale.
Call 725-9685 for details.
The 39th Annual Fall Classic of
stock car racing will be fea- Heathsville Farmers’ Market Stewardship Virginia Cleanup Day from 9 a.m. to noon
tured at Virginia Motor Speedsponsored by Rice’s Hotel/
at Belle Isle State Park. Help
Hughlett’s Tavern. Vendors,
clean the shoreline as part
food, crafts, games. 9 a.m. to
of statewide event. RefreshCounty. 758-1867.
4 p.m. at the Tavern Complex
ments, gloves and trash bags
in Heathsville. 580-3377.
are provided. Participants Dance Extravaganza XI will
A Bass Fishing Tournament
Monday, Sept. 22
be held at 7:30 p.m. at the
receive certificates signed by
will be held from 5 a.m. to 3 The Court Green Farmers’
Lancaster Middle School Main Street Dinner and a Movie
Gov. Tim Kaine. Stay on shore
p.m. at Beaverdam Park on
Theater in Kilmarnock. $10 in
or venture into marshes by
8687 Roaring Springs Road
will be held at Gloucester
advance and $15 at the door.
canoe or kayak. 462-5030.
in Gloucester. The fee is $30
Court House. Participants will
per boat with annual pass or
dine at a restaurant and then
A Roast Beef Dinner will be Kinsale Day will begin at 11
$35 per boat without pass.
watch an outdoor movie on
a.m. beside the gazebo.
sponsored by the Colonial
693-2107.
a 21-foot inflatable screen.
Henry Lane Hull will appraise
Beach Rescue Squad Ladies
A Chili Contest will be held at
The movie will be “Runaway
antiques. Other activities will
Auxiliary from 4:30 to 6:30
The Gloucester Farmers’
Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern
Bride.” Bring lawn chairs. The
include a “Rubber Duckie
p.m. 224-7750.
in Heathsville during the Sepmovie begins at 8 p.m. Tickets
Race,” arts, crafts, vintage
to 1 p.m. at Susanna Wesley
tember Farmers’ Market. The
are $30 each. 695-0700.
cars and tractors, music by
United Methodist Church at
application fee is $25 for each The 13th Annual Fall Festival
Whitney Moss and a display Historian John Fea will present
will be held from 9 a.m. to 3
3900 George Washington
entry. Admission is $10 for
of antique toys.
p.m. at DeSales Hall at 151
Memorial Highway, Ordiadults, and free for ages 12
a lecture on the Revolution-
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Vickers Fithian at 6:30 p.m.
at the Lancaster Community
Library, 235 School Street in
Kilmarnock.
Tuesday, Sept. 24
Gregg Kimball will present a
lecture on “Spiritual to Shout
Band: Sacred Musical Traditions in Virginia” at 7 p.m.
at the Lancaster Community
Library. Donations accepted.
Thursday, Sept. 25
Over 200 autos and nearly A Community Yard Sale will be
100 airplanes are expected.
held from 8 am to 1 p.m. on
Call 758-2753 or visit www.
Main Street in Mathews. 725wingsandwheels.us.
4229.
The Aylett Country Day School Sunset Canoe Trip from 6 to 8
Annual Fair will be held at the
p.m. at Belle Isle State Park.
school from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
$6. Reservations required.
462-5030.
The Deltaville Farmers’ Market
will be held on the lawn of The Northern Neck Food and HarYates House Community Arts
vest Festival at Stratford Hall
Center from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Plantation. Celebrate the fall
776-8505.
season with hayrides, music,
food, gristmill tours, Colonial
games, activities just for kids,
Bay School Fine Arts Aucartisans and wine tasting. 10
tion will be at the home of
a.m. to 4 p.m. A grounds pass
Bob and Kathy Roper on at
($5 for adults and $3 for chilBurton Point at the mouth of
dren) is needed.
the Piankatank River. Tickets
are $65. 725-1278.
The National Alliance for
Mental Illness Mid-Tidewater Family-to-Family Education Program will offer
caregiver classes for those
Sunday, Sept. 28
who administer to the mentally ill. Classes continue on The 3rd Annual Mathews Mar- An “Evening on the River”
itime Heritage Day will conMonday evenings for 12
aboard
the
Chesapeake
tinue from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at
weeks at 7 p.m. at the White
Breeze will benefit the
Horn Harbor Marina in Port
Stone Church of the NazaFamily Maternity Center of
Haywood. There will be a
rene. Register at 436-3290 or
the Northern Neck Inc. The
parade of workboats, enter453-3430.
cruise, sponsored by Specials
tainment,
demonstrations
of Kilmarnock, boards at 4:30
and food. Watermen will be
p.m., casts off at 5 p.m. and
Friday, Sept. 26
honored. No admission fee.
returns at 7:30 p.m. $50 per
693-9335
or
725-4382.
person includes music, beverHeritage Day in Mathews, part
ages and hors d’oeuvres. For
of Heritage Weekend, will be
tickets, call Shirley Dodsonfrom 5 to 7 p.m. in downtown A Free Basic Hunter Education Class will be held from
McAdoo at 435-3504, Amy
Mathews. An antique farm
7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Belle Isle
Groh at 435-8758 or Kristie
equipment exhibit titled “A
State Park at 1632 Belle Isle
Duryea at 435-1404.
Look at the Past” will be on
Road in Lancaster. To register,
the courthouse green. There
call 462-5030.
also will be a genealogy table,
Tuesday, Sept. 30
antiques and memorabilia,
historical photos of Mathews. Kilmarnock Farmers’ Market. 9 The Third annual Mutt Strut on
a.m. to 1 p.m. First and Main
Country music concert on the
the Catwalk Fashion Show and
Streets. 435-2850, ext. 6031.
porch at the Visitors Center by
Luncheon sponsored by the
“Orion.” Free refreshments
Gloucester-Mathews Humane
and open to the public.
Society will be at 11 a.m. at
the Abingdon Ruritan Club
in Bena. This year’s theme is
Saturday, Sept. 27
Mutt Strut Goes Hollywood,
continue
each
Saturday
and the shelter animals are
Wings & Wheels will be held
the stars of the show. Tickets
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hummel
are $45 each. Reservations
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are available by calling 693in Middlesex County. There Market Days are held in Colonial Beach on the Town Com3566 or by emailing jpr8080@
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Ongoing
Every Wednesday is acoustic
night at Damon & Company in
Gloucester. 693-7218.
Every Thursday is acoustic
night at Cruisers Sports Bar in
Mr. Entertainment-Glen Abbott
is featured every Sunday from
5 to 8 p.m. at Kentucky Fried
Chicken in Kilmarnock.
Every Sunday there is musical
entertainment at Savannah
Joe’s in Kilmarnock from 1 to
4 p.m. No cover.
Arts Alive will begin its fifth concert series at the Robinson/Olsson Civic Auditorium and
Fine Arts Center in West Point on September 19 at 7 p.m. with “American Jukebox,” a
colorful high-energy spectacular celebrating the very best of America’s top pop music.
A live six-piece band (above) rocks the house in 50s, Motown, disco, country and blues
styles as a cast of six singer/dancers make the enormous center-stage jukebox come
Friday, August 29
alive with lights and sounds. Tickets for individual performances are $23 for adults, $18
Ron Moody & The Centaurs for seniors, and $10 for students. Call 843-3475 for more information.
August
will be featured at Savannah
Joe’s in Kilmarnock from 6:30
Fun Day from 3 to 7 p.m.
to 10:30 p.m. $5. 435-6000.
Close Call will play at 9 p.m. Jumbo Lump Daddy and the
Backfin Boys will perform
at Damon & Company in
from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Yates
House
Community
Arts
Faron Hamblin is featured at 7
Center in Deltaville as part
p.m. at Coles Point Tavern in
of the Groovin’ on the Green
Coles Point.
summer concert series. $5.
776-8505.
Saturday, August 30
Yoko Says No will play at 3
Tracy Hill will be featured in
Coles Point.
a tribute to Patsy Cline at
Donk’s Theater on Route 198 Brothers From the Same
Mother will play at Cafe Mojo
in Mathews at 8 p.m. $12
in Urbanna at 9:30 p.m.
adults, $2 for children. 725Wild Country will be featured
7760.
from 8 p.m. to midnight at
Runaway String Band will play
an end-of-summer dance
swing, old time and blueat the Lively Pavilion, spongrass music at 8 p.m. at the
sored by the Upper Lancaster
Southwind Cafe in Mathews.
Volunteer Fire Department.
Free. Families welcome. 725$10 per person. Bring a lawn
2766.
chair. No glass bottles. Food,
Second Helping will play at 9
soft drinks and beer will be
p.m. at Damon & Company
available.
in Gloucester. 693-7218.
Sweet Justice will play for the Robbin Thompson will be
featured at the Irvington
Urbanna Volunteer Fire DepartStomp, a harvest celebration
ment Auxiliary’s Urbanna Family
at White Fences Vineyard in
Irvington. Festivities begin at
3 p.m. $10 adults, $5 for kids
ages 6 to 16, and free for
those younger than 6.
Bassist Jimmy Masters and
guitarist Trey Pollard will be
featured in a Farmhouse
Concert at the home of Mary
Beane in Miskimon. Depending upon interest, shows will
be at 4 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. A
donation of $15 is payable at
the door. Dessert and coffee,
tea or water included. Reservations required, farmhouse_
[email protected].
The Close Call Band will play at 8
p.m. in downtown Mathews as
part of Mathews Market Days.
Sunday, Sept. 7
Zack Goebbel will play at 7
Ruthie and the Wranglers will
be featured at The Dockside
Bar and Restaurant in Colonial Beach.
The Phun Doctors will perform from 6 to 8 p.m. at the
Yates House Community Arts
Center in Deltaville as part of
the Groovin’ on the Green
776-8505.
Kilmarnock-Irvington-White
Stone Rotary. Food service
begins at 5 p.m. Casper follows. $50.
The Little Big Band, Prentice
Creek Partners and Robert
Friday, Sept. 12
Keyes highlight the Steptoe’s
Sunday, August 31
First Friday Walkabout in Jimmy Thackery will be feadowntown Kilmarnock. Sidetured at Savannah Joe’s in
walk entertainment from 5 to
Kilmarnock from 6:30 to 10:30
7:30 p.m.
p.m. $5. 435-6000.
Bad Ace will play at 9:30 p.m.
Lenny from Lenny’s Juke Joint
will play at 4:30 p.m. DockSaturday, Sept. 6
side at the Blue Heron Pub in
Gu
itarist Doyle Dykes will perColonial Beach.
The Roots Music Festival at
form for the Rappahannock
Christ Church near Irvington,
Concert Association at 7:30
sponsored by the Foundation
p.m. at the Richmond County
for Historic Christ Church, will
Elementary School in Warsaw.
feature Dennis Zotigh at 11
for tickets, call 493-9522.
a.m., Church of Deliverence
Friday, Sept. 5
at 11:15 a.m. The Northern Neck Chantey Singers
Sweet Justice will be feaSaturday, Sept. 13
at noon, Todd Crowley at 1
tured at Savannah Joe’s in
p.m., Twistin’ Hay at 2 p.m., Bill & Macon Gurley will presKilmarnock from 6:30 to 10:30
Steve Keith at 3 p.m., Bill &
p.m. $5. 435-6000.
ent a Music By The River conMacon Gurley at 4 p.m. and
Casper will play for the Bay
cert at Belle Isle State Park in
Stephen Bennett at 5 p.m.
Seafood Festival at Belle Isle
Lancaster County from 5 to 7
Donations accepted.
State Park, sponsored by the
p.m. $3 parking fee. 462-5030.
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Borrowed Time Band will be
featured at an end of summer
party at the Tappahannock
Moose Lodge at 8 p.m.
Downbeat Switch will be at
Hops N’ Barley in Mathews
at 9 p.m.
Ralph Motley will be featured
at Donk’s Theater on Route
198 in Mathews at 8 p.m.
$12 adults, $2 for children.
725-7760.
The Johnny Artis Band is featured at Coles Point Tavern in
Coles Point. $10 advance/$15
at the door.
The Locusville Plantation Music
Festival will be held from 1
to 8 p.m. at Locusville Plantation in Ottoman. Performers
include Miles Courson, Plantation Blue, The Buffalo Gals,
John Smith-American, Don
and Marybeth Woleben, Alan
Sobel, Mikki of Morningstar,
Mary Lindbergh, Madison
Fountaine, Hillary and Pam
Hockman and Robbie Jones
on the washtub bass. Donations accepted. Proceeds go
towards a new fire truck for the
Upper Lancaster Volunteer Fire
Department Ottoman Station.
For directions, call 462-0002.
Buddy, Tripp, Richard & Kevin
will play classic rock and country at 8 p.m. at the Southwind
Cafe in Mathews. Free. Families welcome. 725-2766.
Sunday, Sept. 14
Susan Greenbaum will per-
form from 6 to 8 p.m. at the
Yates House Community Arts
Center in Deltaville as part of
the Groovin’ on the Green
776-8505.
Mercy Creek will present a Music
By The River concert at Belle
Isle State Park in Lancaster
County from 4 to 6 p.m. $3
parking fee. 462-5030.
at Donk’s Theater on Route
198 in Mathews at 8 p.m. $12
adults, $2 for children. 7257760.
The Fall Line Bluegrass Band
will present a Bluemont conSteve Keith will play at Boots
cert at Colonial Beach Market
& Barbecue, a fund raiser
Days at noon on Town Hill.
for the Northern Neck Land
Conservancy at King Copisco Smalltown will play at 9 p.m. at
Coles Point Tavern in Coles
Farm near Callao.
Point.
singer,
nial Circle on Main Street in
Gloucester. No admission
charge. Bring a lawn chair.
693-1264.
Dale
Gonyea,
songwriter, pianist and
Friday, Sept. 26
comedian, will be in concert
Sunday, Sept. 28
September 28 from 3 to The Nighthawks will be featured at Savannah Joe’s in Lenny from Lenny’s Juke Joint
5 p.m. at Mathews High
Kilmarnock from 6:30 to
will play at 4:30 p.m. DockSchool as part of the
Friday, Sept. 19
10:30
p.m.
$5.
435-6000.
side at the Blue Heron Pub in
Concerts By The Bay series.
Or
ion,
an
acoustic
instrumenColonial Beach.
The Ray Pittman Project will Admission is $25 for the
tal group specializing in the National Flatpicking Chambe featured at Savannah single concert. Call 725traditional music of America,
pion Guitarist Pat Donohue
Joe’s in Kilmarnock from 6:30 9776 for more information.
to 10:30 p.m. $5. 435-6000.
American Jukebox, a colorful, high-energy spectacular
celebrating the very best of
America’s top pop music,
will be in concert at 7 p.m.
as part of the Arts Alive concert series at the Robinson/
Olsson Civic Auditorium and
Fine Arts Center on Thompson Avenue in West Point. A
live six-piece band rocks the
house in 50s, Motown, disco,
country and blues styles as
a cast of six singer/dancers
make the enormous centerstage jukebox come alive
with lights and sounds. $23
for adults; $18 for seniors;
$10 for students. 843-3475.
the British Isles and French
Canada, will play from 5 to
7 p.m. at Heritage Day in
downtown Mathews.
form at 3 p.m. at the Woodland Academy Car Show. $10
ages 12 and younger/$20
adults.
The Anthony James Band will
Saturday, Sept. 27
be featured at 9 p.m. at the
Backdraft in Kinsale. $5.
The Scuffletown Suspects will
Steve Keith will be featured at
play at 8 p.m. at the Souththe Sandpiper Reef Restauwind Cafe in Mathews. Free.
rant in Hallieford at 8 p.m.
Families welcome. 725-2766.
The Spark Plugs will play at 9 Bad Ace will perform at 1 p.m.
Coles Point.
Gloucester.
The Mark Newton Band will
be featured at 1 p.m. at the
Sunday, Sept. 21
Northern Neck Food and
Harvest Festival at Stratford
Hall in Stratford.
Rebelicious will play The Dockin Gloucester. 693-7218.
side in Colonial Beach at
Saturday, Sept. 20
8:30 p.m.
Planet Full of Blues will play
St
eve
Motley will be featured
from
3
to
5
p.m.
at
the
ColoThe Lost Vagabonds will per-
will be featured in a Farmhouse Concert at the home
of Mary Beane in Miskimon.
Depending upon interest,
shows will be at 4 p.m. and
8:30 p.m. A donation of
$15 is payable at the door.
Dessert and coffee, tea or
water included. Reservations
required, [email protected].
Celtastrophe will play Irish
music from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at
the Colonial Circle on Main
Street in Gloucester. No
admission charge. Bring a
lawn chair. 693-1264.
Dale Gonyea will be in concert from 3 to 5 p.m. in the
Mathews High School Auditorium as part of the Concerts by the Bay series. $25
admission. 725-9776.
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area code unless noted. Call for
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L=lunch, D=dinner. $ indicates
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Essex
Applebee’s American cuisine, steaks, ribs, stir-fried
specialties and more. 1650
Tappahannock Blvd. Near
Wal-Mart. L/D/$$. 445-8731.
Asia Café Chinese restaurant
serving Szechwan, Hunan and
Cantonese cuisine. Take out.
Essex Square Shopping Center.
1619 Tappahannock Blvd.
Tappahannock. Open 7 days.
L/D/$. 445-9991.
Bella’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria Pizza, Subs, Spaghetti, &
Wraps. Daily Lunch Specials. L $
D $$. 1673 Tappahannock Blvd.
804-443-4912.
China King Buffet Chinese
Szechwan, Cantonese and
Peking cuisines plus American
foods. Lunch specials, family
dinners,
carryout
service.
L/D/$$. 1392 Tappahannock
Blvd., Tappahannock. 4432099.
Ferebee’s Food and Spirits All
new menu and decor with many
daily specials. Handcut steaks,
fresh local seafood, salads, sandwiches, desserts. Live entertainment and karaoke. L/D/$$.
Queen St., Tappahannock. 4435715.
Java Jack’s Coffee House Open
Daily 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Serving
Breakfast & Lunch. Sunday 9
a.m. to 2 p.m. (Breakfast Only)
Closed Tues. Smoke-free. B/L/$
504 Church Ln. 804-443-jack or
804-443-0225.
Los Portales Mexican-authentic cuisine. Eat in or take out.
Featuring quesadilla’s, fajitas,
burritos, enchiladas and more.
Debbie’s Family Restaurant opened this year on Route 33 at Locust Hill in Middlesex
County. It is open Monday through Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Thursday
through Sunday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Debbie’s also offers platter trays and catering
services.
L/D/$-$$ 1425 Tappahannock
Blvd., Tappahannock 804-4430132.
Lowery’s Seafood Family dining,
specializing in crab cakes, oysters, shrimp, fish, beef and allAmerican chicken. House salad
dressings. Banquet and meeting facilities. Smoke-free. Open
7 days. L/D/$$$. Rt.s 17/360.
Tappahannock, 443-4314.
Pizza Hut Rt.s 17 and 360 in
Tappahannock. $$. 443-2915.
Rivahside Cafe In historic
downtown
Tappahannock.
Homemade soups, salads and
sandwiches. Daily lunch specials. B/L/$. 443-2333.
Roma’s
Italian
Restaurant
Complete Italian menu. Lunch
and dinner specials. L/D/$.
Tappahannock. 443-5240.
Shoney’s Wide menu selection.
Breakfast buffet. B/L/D/$. Hwy.
17, Tappahannock, 443-5306.
The Sycamore at Hobbs Hole
Classic American cuisine,
uniquely prepared. Dinner
menu changes weekly. Serving
lunch Tues. - Sat., dinner Wed.
– Sat., Sun. Brunch. Tues. 11-5,
Wed. - Sat. 11-11, Sun. 11-5.
443-4451.
TNL Restaurant Featuring our
special BBQ ribs, chicken, catering. Dine in or carry out. L/D/$$.
. Gloucester
Anna’s Pizza Pizza, subs, salads,
Italian dinners. $$. Main St.
Center. 693-4171.
Anna’s Pizza Pasta dishes, subs,
pizza. Take out only. $ Rt. 17 at
Glenns beside Friday’s Marine.
758-1112.
Ann’s Family Dining Traditional
American menu served in the
country style. B/L/D/$. Rt. 17,
Glenns. 758-3031.
Applebee’s American cuisine,
steaks, ribs, stir-fried specialties and more. Take out, too.
L/D/$$. Wal-Mart Shopping
Center, Gloucester. 694-3160.
Bangkok Noi Thai Cuisine
Authentic Thai cuisine. Smoke
free. L/D $-$$ Mon.-Sat. Closed
Sun. 6724 Main St., Gloucester.
695-1177.
Carolina BBQ House Barbecued
chicken, ribs, Carolina barbecue, hush puppies. Homestyle
buffet. Smoke-free L/D/$. Rt. 17
at Gloucester Point. 684-2450.
Cruiser’s Sports Bar and Grill
Daily homemade lunch specials. Charbroiled steaks, deli
sandwiches. $$. White Marsh
Shopping Center, Gloucester.
693-6246.
Crystal’s Cafe Home cooking,
country fried steak, pork chops,
seafood, breakfast platters,
sandwiches. B/L/D/$. Main St.,
Gloucester Court House. 6932666.
Damon’s Seafood, prime rib,
sandwiches, subs. Breakfast
Sun. L/D/$$. Beside Fary Ford
on Rt. 17, Gloucester. 6937218.
Domino’s Pizza Home delivery
in Courthouse area. $$. George
Washington Hwy. 693-6800.
El Ranchito Mexican menu with
burritos, taco salad, tamales,
chili rellenos. Closed Mon.
Smoke-free.L/D/$.
Rt.
17
Bypass, Gloucester. 694-8003.
FDR (Food Done Right) Shoppes
of York River. Cafe in out-ofthe way corner of York River
Crossing. Homestyle entrees,
Seafood, homemade desserts.
Sandwiches, soups and salads.
Breakfast all day long. L/D $$
642-5566.
Goodfella’s Large popular restaurant with varied menu featuring seafood, steaks and
prime rib. D/$$$. Rt. 17, Hayes.
693-5950.
Good Fortune Chinese Restaurant Cantonese and Szechwan.
Dine in or take out. Beer, wine,
cocktails. L/D/$$. Main St.
Center. 694-0111.
Great Wall Hunan and Szechwan
Chinese cuisine. Family meal
specials. Lunch specials. Take
out or eat in. Open 7 days.
Smoke-free L/D/$. The Shops
at Gloucester. 695-0500.
Hana Sushi - Sushi bar and Japanese Hibachi cooking. Watch
the chefs perform startling tricks
with knives as they cook to order!
Smoke-free. D/$$ York River
Crossing, Gloucester Point. 6423055
Hong Kong Chinese takeout.
Small eat-in area. Smokefree. $$. York River Crossing,
Jessica’s Sweet Shop and
Bakery Fresh roasted coffee.
Salads, soups, sandwiches. Fresh
baked cinnamon rolls, scones,
yeast breads. Bakery goods to
go. Smoke-free. B/L/$. Morgan
Building, Main St. Gloucester
Court House. 693-5235.
Juan’s Mexican Cafe and Cantina - Mexican menu, Live music
and Karaoke. L,D $$. Rt. 17,
across from York River Crossing 642-5401.
Keepers Hot grille. B/L/carryout/$. Rt. 17 three miles south
of Saluda. 758-5720.
Kelsick
Gardens
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Gourmet
shop.
Fresh baked breads and pastries. Salads, soups. Take-out
dinners and freezer selections.
Wine tastings some Sat. Wellstocked wine racks. Smokefree. L/$. Main St., Gloucester.
693-6500.
King China Buffet Four huge
steam tables featuring Hunan,
Cantonese, Szechwan cuisine
plus sushi counter and American. Table service section next
door. Lunch and dinner specials. Eat in or take out. L/D/$.
Hayes Shopping Center. 6840909.
Little Caesar’s Pizza Wide
selection of pizzas to take out.
York River Crossing $$ 6425823.
Madison’s Place Homestyle
cooking served from a buffet.
Soup/salad bar; desserts; surf
and turf on weekends. L/D $.
Hayes Shopping Center. 6420707.
Nick’s Spaghetti and Steak
House Traditional Greek cuisine, Steaks and Seafood.
George Washington Hwy.,
Gloucester Point. L/D/$$ 6422330.
Number One Chinese cuisine,
eat in or takeout. Smoke-free.
$$. Walter Reed Plaza. 6933851 or 694-5850.
Ocean Buffet Oriental and seafood buffet style. All you can
eat. Smoke free. L/D $ 6693
Fox Center Pkwy. 693-5559.
Olivia’s at the Point Fresh seafood, steaks, Italian dishes
and pasta. L/D/$$.Gloucester
Point Shopping Center. 6842234.
Olivia’s in the Village Same
menu as Olivia’s at the Point.
L/D $$ 6597 Main Street,
Pizza Hut Rt. 17 in Gloucester
Point. Smoke-free. $$. 6424620.
River’s Inn Dockside dining
room, casual crab deck.
Fresh seafood. Smoke-free.
L/D/$$$. Next to York River
Yacht Haven, Gloucester Point.
642-9942.
Ruby Tuesday’s Famous burgers,
extensive salad bar. American
style cooking in comfortable
surroundings. L/D/$$. 6749 Fox
Center Parkway, Gloucester,
near Wal-Mart. Take out too.
694-4955.
Sal’s Pizza Subs, Pizza, pastas.
L/D/$$. New location, 2520
George Washington Highway,
across from First Union Bank.
642-6470.
Salsa’s Mexican Grill Large
restaurant with Mexican atmosphere. Fajitas, tacos, chimichangas, enchiladas and
vegetarian entrees. Happy hour
and karaoke. Open 6 days.
L/D/$ 4329 Geo. Wash. Mem
Hwy. 684-5545.
Short Lane Ice Cream Company
Over 20 flavors of homemade
ice cream. Banana splits, fancy
sundaes, cones and dishes.
Corner of Short Ln. and Rt. 17,
across from Lowe’s. $. Closed
Mon. 695-2999.
Starbuck’s Handcrafted espresso
beverages, pastries, chilled
meals. Open 7 days. Fox Mill
Shopping Center near WalMart. 694-3146.
Stillwaters on Main Chef owned
and operated, casual lunches,
gourmet dinner menu. Open
Tues.–Sat. L/D/$$$. Main St.,
Sutton’s Breakfast, lunch and
dinner specials. Mrs. Sutton’s
famous crab cakes. Prime rib
Sat. nights, barbecued pork
ribs Fri. nights. Smoke-free.
B/L/D/$. Mary Sutton Rd. off
Business Rt. 17, Gloucester.
693-9565.
Sweet Madeline’s Homemade
soups, salads, desserts. Café,
delicatessen, catering, corporate functions, box lunches.
Open Mon.–Sat. Smoke-free.
L/$. Rt. 17 and Tidemill Rd.,
Wal-Mart Snack Bar Varied
menu featuring soup, salads,
hot dogs, BBQ, pizza, sandwiches. B/L/D/$. Rt. 17,
Wild Rabbit Cafe Coffee
bar with latte, cappuccino,
expresso, brewed coffees, iced
or hot, and smoothies. Extensive lunch and dinner menu of
soups, salads, deli sandwiches,
paninis. Closed Sun. Smokefree. B/L/D/$. 6655 Main St.,
King & Queen
Nick’s Spaghetti and Steak
House Specializing in Italian
food and steaks. L/D/$$. Rt.
33, Shacklefords. 785-6300.
King William
A&H Country Kitchen Homecooked breakfast and lunch.
Rt. 30 near King William Courthouse. 769-8119.
Anna’s Pizza Pizza, subs, salads,
Italian dinners. $$. King William
Ave., West Point. 843-4035.
Hong Kong Central Crossing
Shopping Center, corner Rt.
360 and 30. 769-8832.
Pizza Hut West Point Shopping
Center in West Point. Smokefree. $. 843-3444.
Tony and George’s Seafood
and Italian dishes. Smoke -free.
L/D/$$. King William St., West
Point. 843-4448.
Tops China Take out or eat in.
Smoke-free. L/D/$. West Point
Shopping Center. 843-2211.
Vinny’s Italian Grill and Pizzeria
Rt. 360, Central Crossing Shopping Center. 769-8822.
Lancaster
Alley Cafe In the heart of
Kilmarnock. Daily specials. 53
Cralle St., Kilmarnock. Open
Mon.–Sat. B/L/D/$. 436-1100.
Bar Point Seafood featuring
fresh local seafood. 8657 Mary
Ball Road, Lancaster. Thurs - Fri
4-10. Sat 10-10. 462-7272.
Bluewater Seafood and Deli
Fresh Seafood and homemade
Hunan, also Cantonese. Open
deli items. Gourmet foods
7 days, limited seating. L/D/$.
and gifts. Tues - Fri 10-5:30.
Lancaster Square Shopping
Sat. 10-4. In the Chesapeake
Commons Shopping Center in
Center, Kilmarnock. 435-7979.
Kilmarnock. 435-3530.
Hope and Glory Inn Dinners
Buenos Nachos Mexican Grill
at our Chef’s Table: $65 per
Authentic Mexican cuisine
person. Four courses. Wine
with a local flair. Featuring the
paired, one table limited to 18,
Kilmarnock Quesadilla and
prix fixe, 7 p.m. 65 Tavern Road
Chesapeake Burrito. Smokeand King Carter Dr., Irvington.
free. Outdoor dining availReservations required. 438able. L/D/$$ 45 S. Main St.,
6053 and 800-497-8228.
La Brasserie Americaine ConCarwash Cafe and Catering
temporary French American
Breakfast and lunch with take- Dock & Dine
out available. Located on North
Main St. Yes, we’re the place
ooking for a place where
located inside Susan’s Shell Stayou can pull up in your
boat and enjoy a meal by the
tion beside the car wash! Free
water? The following restauWi-Fi available. Smoke-free.
rants offer moorings for cusTues. - Sun. 7 - 3 B/L /$ 804-435tomers. See full restaurant
0405.
listings for more information.
Carried Away Cuisine Gourmet
entrees to go. Fresh prepared
salads, homemade soups, fresh
Potomac River area
baked breads, cakes, scones, The Mooring Restaurant muffins and cookies. Closed
Yeocomico River
Sun. and Mon. B/L/D/$. 10 N. Mt. Holly Steamboat Inn Main St., downtown Kilmarnock.
Nomini Creek
435-9191.
Dockside Restaurant and The
Dixie Deli Soups, hot and cold Blue Heron Pub - Monroe
sandwiches and salads. L/$. Creek
Irvington Rd., Kilmarnock. 435AC’s Cafe & Sports Grill 6745.
Lower Machodoc Creek
Faded Glory Cruises ”Faded
Great Wicomico River area
Glory” the Hope and Glory Inn’s
The Crazy Crab - Cockrell’s
classic 1952 Chesapeake Bay
Creek
Deli at Cockrell’s Creek Seadeadrise. Friday Night Crab
food - Cockrell’s Creek
Cruises: $65 per person/wine and
Fairport Marina - Cockrell’s
beer inclusive. Departure 6:30
Creek
pm-90 minutes. Saturday CockHorn Harbor House Restautail Cruises: $30 per person/
rant- Great Wicomico River
Libations a la carte. Departure:
Rappahannock River area
4:30 p.m. 90 minutes. Irvington.
CoCoMo’s - Broad Creek
Reservations required. 438The Tides Inn - Carter’s
6053 and 800-497-8228.
Great Fortune Chinese Restau- Creek
Conrad’s Upper Deck - Greenrant Specializing in authentic
vale Creek
Mandarin, Szechwan, Hunan,
Port Urbanna Waterside Grill
Peking and Cantonese cuisine. Enjoy delicious Chinese Piankatank River area
Seabreeze Restaurant - Milselections in a comfortable
ford Haven
atmosphere. Carry-out. L/D/$.
York River area
Hong Kong Chinese food, dine River’s Inn - Sarah’s Creek
in or take out. Szechwan and
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the White Stone Bridge. Tues. cuisine. Featuring fresh seaThurs. 4 -12., Fri. - Sat. 4 - 1:30,
food & French delicacies. Mon.
Sun. 11 - 7. Prime Rib and Seathrough Sat. Lunch 11:30 - 2,
food Buffet, Sat. 5 - 8. L/D/$$
Dinner 5:30 - closing. 238 N.
804-436-9060.
Main St., Kilmarnock. L/D/$$$
Lancaster Tavern An historic
435-8760.
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the courthouse and across the
street from the Mary Ball Washington Museum. Open 7 days
a week. Smoke-free. Serving
Breakfast Mon. - Fri. 6:30 - 10,
Sat. 7:30 - 11, Sun. 7:30 - 1.
Lunch daily 10:30 - 3. 8373
Mary Ball Rd., Lancaster. B/L/$
804-462-0080.
Lee’s Hometown cooking and
atmosphere in a popular downtown Kilmarnock tradition. Full
menu, local seafood in season.
Smoke-free. B/L/D/$$. Main St.,
The Local coffee, espresso,
bagels, and muffins for breakfast and an assortment of
delectables for lunch. Great
place to meet friends on the
patio.
Smoke-free.
B/L/$.
4337 Irvington Rd, Irvington.
438-9356.
Netcruisers Cafe Lancaster’s
Place to Relax! Featuring fine
gourmet espresso coffees,
flowering & herbal teas and
tasty foods. Chicken salad,
deli sandwiches and real fruit
smoothies. New activity room
with local artwork. Free internet for customers. Outdoor
seating available. Live entertainment one Sat. evening
per month. Now open 7 days
a week. (Breakfast & Lunch)
Homemade
Italian
ices,
sorberts and gelatos. 8872
Mary Ball Rd. across from
LHS. 804-462-7711. www.netcruiserscafe.com
The Oaks at Lively. Casual
family dining. Fresh meats and
seafood specials weekly. Daily
chef’s specials. Lunch Mon.Fri., Dinner Tues.-Sat. L/D/$$.
Rt. 3, Lively. 462-7050.
Pizza Hut Rt. 3 in Kilmarnock.
Smoke-free. $$. 435-3551.
River Market Gourmet shop
featuring lunches and dinners to go. Makes its own
bread and salads, large wine
selection. L/D/$$. Rt. 3, White
Stone. 435-1725.
Rose’s Crab House and Raw
Bar Relax and savor delicious
food inside or on the deck
outside. Enjoy live entertainment. L/D/$$$. Open daily,
Sun. Brunch 11-3. (888) 323CRAB (2722) or 436-8439.
Rose’s Steak House Featuring delicious bison and angus
burgers as well as the best
steaks in town. 37 N. Main
St., Kilmarnock. L/D/$$$
435-2855.
Sal’s Pizza Hot and cold subs,
Italian dishes and pizza. L/D/$$.
Sandpiper Est. 1982. Casual
relaxed dining. Featuring
nightly specials, charbroiled
steaks and fresh seafood
dishes. Full menu. D/$$. Rt. 3,
White Stone. 435-6176.
Savannah Joe’s Barbecue Real
hickory pit, slow smoked barbecued pork, ribs, chicken.
Carryout. Open Tues.-Sat.
L/D/$. Irvington Rd. in
St. Andrews Grille at the Tartan
Golf Club. Open daily 11-3.
Closed Tues. Daily specials.
Homemade soups, salads,
seafood and sandwiches. L/$$.
St. Andrews Dr., Irvington.
438-6009.
Seven A Sinful Martini Bar Featuring full service bar, lite fare,
decadent desserts and specialty martinis. Located inside
the plush White Stone Event
Center at 606 Chesapeake Dr.
in White Stone. Thurs. - Sat. 5
p.m. - Closing. 435-2300.
Stevie’s Ice Cream Cones,
shakes, sundaes, specialty
sundaes, Bay Blast, lattes
and smoothies. Outside seating area. Uptown Kilmarnock
beside Farm and Home
Supply. Open Sun.-Sat. ‘til 10
p.m. $ 435-2252.
Swank’s on Main Continental dining experience located
downtown at 36 N. Main St.
in Kilmarnock. Enjoy dishes
with a southern flair in a warm
and inviting atmosphere. Full
bar and an extensive wine list.
Open for lunch every day and
brunch Sun. 11-2 p.m. Dinner
Mon.-Sat.
5p.m.-closing.
Smoke-free. Outside seating
weather permitting. L/D/$$
436.1010.
Talk of the Town Coffee House
Featuring a wide selection
of gourmet coffees. Freshly
prepared pastries, wraps and
salads. B/L/$ 41 S. Main St.,
Kilmarnock 435-TALK (8255).
Tides Inn – Dining Room
Regional favorites as well as
gourmet fare. Live music in
lounge. Boat dockage. Jackets required for men, ladies
dress accordingly. Smoke-free.
B/D/$$$. Irvington. 438-5000
or 438-4427.
Tides Inn – Chesapeake Club
Casual attire. L/$$, D/$$$.
438-4457.
Town Bistro Casual upscale
dining in an intimate setting.
Featuring a seasonal menu of
locally inspired dishes. Open
kitchen. Full bar. Dinner only.
Chef owned and operated. $$$
62 Irvington Rd., Kilmarnock.
435-0070.
Upper Deck Crab and Rib
House Featuring fresh local
seafood in an inviting riverfront atmosphere. Thurs. 4-8
p.m., Fri. 5-10 p.m. Sat. 12-10
p.m., Sun. 11a.m.-5 p.m. 1947
Rocky Neck Rd., Mollusk. Near
Lively. $$ 462-7400.
Willaby’s Comfortable, casual
atmosphere. Featuring daily
chef’s specials, gourmet
burgers, delectable desserts.
Carryout items available until
4 p.m. Closed Sun. L/$. Rt. 3,
White Stone. 435-0044.
White Stone Wine and Cheese
Gourmet food and specialty
items. Sandwiches, soups and
salads. Wines and cheese.
Dinner served Wed.-Sat.
L/D/$$$. Rt. 3, White Stone.
435-2000.
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seating times (493-9696).
by Deborah Haynes
In the heart of Westmoreland County, on
the banks of the Potomac River, is the historic gem Stratford Hall, built in the 1730s
as home to the Lee family of Virginia. For
decades now, the stately Great House and its
lovely landscaped lawns and restored outbuildings have been available to the public
for tours, gatherings and observances. A
highlight of any trip there is a visit to the
Stratford Hall Dining Room which, since
the 1930s, has been well known for its
plantation-style food and ambiance.
The Stratford Hall Dining Room is tucked
away in a quiet, shady area of the estate and
is within easy walking distance of the guest
houses available for overnight stays. The
dining room is open only for lunch from 11
a.m. until 3 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday,
and reservations are not necessary.
On a recent Friday, my husband and I were
greeted at the dining room’s entrance by our
hostess, Lesley, who was also the server for
our luncheon. We admired the rustic design
of the building’s exterior (pictured below),
which carries through to the welcoming
inside rooms. There are polished hardwood
floors, an impressive stone fireplace, historically important portraits hanging on the
walls, and a large, bright enclosed porch
overlooking a wooded ravine.
We were seated on the porch at a window
table where we could take
advantage of the wonderful view and listen to the
soft, classical music playing in the background. As
we enjoyed good iced tea
and looked over the menu,
I found myself wishing
we had made this visit
on a Saturday or Sunday,
when the featured selections are Lee’s Southern
Fried Chicken ($13.95),
and Northern Neck crabcakes, filet of flounder or
fried oysters in season, all
at market price.
These tempting meals,
representing
Southern
cooking at its finest, are
all served with a home-baked biscuit and
strawberry preserves plus two choices of
a variety of sides: seasoned green beans,
candied yams, stewed tomatoes, cole slaw,
French fries, sweet potato fries or fried
green beans. Well, that certainly sealed the
decision to come back on a weekend in the
not-too-distant future!
And, not to worry! The regular menu
(also available on weekends) is extensive
and offers plenty of selections.
There are salads in the $4 to $8 range and
soups, sides and other appetizers from $1
to $8. Selections on the large sandwich list
begin at around $6, with the most expensive
being the crabcake sandwich at $9.95. We
thought the prices were quite reasonable for
the really appetizing choices.
And the food was very, very good !
We both decided to sample a bowl of the
homemade crab bisque ($4.95), which had
a lovely hint of sherry and was seasoned
with just the perfect amount of pepper. The
rich, creamy soup had a marvelous aroma
and was full of fresh crab claw meat. We
agreed that it was one of the tastiest crab
soups we had ever had.
The menu states that the beef used at
Stratford Hall Dining Room is 100% Certified Black Angus and that the sandwiches
are served on artisan breads. My husband
ordered the 8-ounce Patriot Burger served
on a Kaiser roll and topped with lettuce,
fresh local tomato and American cheese.
He found it to be cooked just right and truly
delicious.
I chose Matilda’s Ham Biscuits ($5.95)
and decided to try a side of fried green
beans ($4.95), which I don’t believe I had
ever before tasted. The large flaky, buttery
home-baked biscuits held thick slices of
savory country ham and were served with
cole slaw. Wonderful!
The green beans were lightly battered
and deep fried, and arrived with a cup of
creamy garlic cucumber sauce for dipping.
The serving basket was full so I shared with
my husband, who loved this new taste sensation as much as I did.
We decided to also share a selection from
the dessert list, where the prices range from
$1 for two Stratford Signature Homemade
Ginger Cookies to around $5. We chose
Stratford’s Ice Cream Pie ($4.95) and were
delighted with the wedge of vanilla ice
cream in a buttery pie crust topped with
walnut and pecan streusel and flanked by
dollops of whipped cream. What a fabulous
finish!
Delicious food, great service, historic
surroundings—what more could we have
asked for? Only to return for more of the
same and to enjoy the fried chicken and
oysters!
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Mathews
Carpenter’s on Main American/
Italian Bistro. Fresh fish, Prime rib
Friday nights, Sunday Brunch.
Open 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon-Fri.
Sun. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Smokefree. Closed Sat. 296 Main St.
Mathews $$ 725-3677.
Linda’s Diner Hamburgers,
B-B-Q, sandwiches, breakfast
specials, eat-in or take-out.
Dinner specials until 8 Fri.
Counter or booths - fast, homey,
informal. Smoke-free. B/L/$. Rt.
14/198, Mathews. 725-7070.
Lynne’s Family Restaurant
Fresh seafood platter, prime rib
on Fri. and Sat., fresh cut steaks.
Daily lunch special. Closed Sun.
Smoke-free. B/L/D/$$. Rt. 198,
Mathews. 725-9996.
Pelican Cove Italian Bistro
Upscale Italian Restaurant
featuring appetizers such as
bruschetta,
calamari,
and
mussels. Entrees: pastas, veal
and chicken dishes. Wine list.
Lounge with TV. Smoke-free.
L/D/$$ Main St., Mathews 7254560.
Richardson’s Full service family
and ice cream shop. Soups,
salads, sandwiches, entrees,
appetizers, desserts, ice cream.
Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. except
Wed. Smoke-free. L.D/$$. 12
Church St., Mathews. 7253833.
Sal’s Pizza of Mathews. Subs,
pizza, pastas. Eat in or take
out. $$. Rt. 198, Mathews. 7259301.
Sandpiper Reef Rustic setting
with a view of the Piankatank
River. Features fresh seafood
and prime beef. Original deserts. Open Thurs.-Sun. Turn off
Rt. 198 on Rt. 626, follow signs.
Smoke-free. D/$$. Misti Cove,
Hallieford, Mathews. 725-3331.
Seabreeze Local seafood on
the waterfront. Open 7 days.
Smoke-free. B/L/D/$$. Gwynn’s
Island at the bridge, Mathews.
725-4000.
Shun Xing Chinese Restaurant
Szechwan, Canton and Hunan
cuisine. Eat in or take out, open
7 days. Smoke-free. $. Next to
Food Lion in Mathews Courthouse. 725-4682.
Southwind Pizza Homemade
pizzas, sandwiches on homemade bread, fresh local seafood, handcrafted beer on
tap. Live entertainment some
nights. Smoke-free. 44 Church
St. L/D/$$. 725-2766.
Middlesex
Bella’s Voted “Best Pizza in River
Country” - Pizza, subs, dinners.
Open 7 days. Riverside Center
North. Smoke-free. L/D/$$.
776-7750.
Bethpage Miniature Golf and
Ice Creamery 20 Flavors of
Hershey’s hand dipped ice
cream and soft serve. Banana
splits, sundaes, home made
waffle
cones,
milkshakes,
smoothies and more. Enjoy our
18 hole miniature golf course.
Ask about our group & birthday
party rates! Open 7 days 10
a.m. – 10 p.m. 758-GOLF.
Briscoe’s Grill Featuring hamburgers, BBQ, Steaks, Seafood, Homemade desserts,
Daily Specials all in a “country”
setting. M-Th. 11a.m.- 9p.m.
F-Sat. 11a.m.-10p.m. Closed
Sun. 15182 George Washington Mem. Hwy. Saluda, 7584227. $$.
Café Mojo Fresh seafood, pastas,
international fare — dine Caribbean style. Smart casual dress.
Reservations recommended for
parties of 6+. D/$$$. 230 Virginia St., Urbanna. 758-4141.
China Spring Szechuan, Hunan
Cantonese cuisine. Take out
or few tables for eat in. Near
Dollar General in Saluda. Open
7 days. 126 General Puller Hwy.
Smoke-free. L/D $ 758-2266.
CoCoMo’s tropical theme restaurant featuring raw bar, tropical drinks, fresh seafood. L/D $$
1134 Timberneck Rd. Deltaville,
776-8822.
Coffee Creations Gourmet
coffee and teas, wraps, paninis,
pastries, confections. Open
7 days. B/L/$. Downtown
Deltaville. 776-0303.
Colonial Pizza Greek-Italian and
American food. At the foot of
Urbanna Creek bridge. L/D/$$.
Watling St., Urbanna. 7584079.
Cross Street Coffee Gourmet and organic coffee. Cross
Street, Urbanna. 758-1002
Dano’s Pizza Pizza and subs.
Take out or eat in, free delivery.
Smoke-free. $$. Hartfield Village, Rt. 33. 776-8031.
Debbie’s Family Restaurant
Steak, salmon, pastas, salads,
sandwiches, seafood, Build your
own burgers. Eat in, take out.
Open every day. 6209 General
Puller Hwy, Locust Hill. Smokefree. 758-9595.
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10880 General Puller
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sation. Fresh roasted coffees,
barbecue, sandwiches, soups,
specialty
smoked
meats,
homemade sausage, beignets, cheeses, gingerbread,
bread pudding, homemade
ice cream. Takeout, too. B/L/$.
758-8000.
Steamboat Restaurant At
Piankatank River Golf Course,
Hartfield. Salads, sandwiches
at lunch; full gourmet dinner
menu. Sun. brunch. Open
to the public. Meeting facilities and catering. Smoke-free.
L/D/$$. 776-6589.
Sweet Shoppe Breakfast, lunch.
Bakery, ice cream. Mon.-Sat.
open 6 a.m.-3 p.m. Smoke-free.
$. Rt. 33, Deltaville. 776-7021.
Taylor’s A Deltaville tradition.
Fresh seafood, steaks and
pasta. Weekend breakfast
buffet, lunch specials. B/L/D/$$.
The Galley “Great gathering
place” Steaks, seafood, famous
barbecue and just good food.
Open Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-9
a.m.; Fri., Sat, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Open 7 days. L/D/$$. 16236
General Puller Hwy., Deltaville.
776-6040.
Toby’s Seafood, weekly specials.
Dinner 6 days, closed Mon. $$$.
Virginia Street Cafe Fresh seafood, grilled steaks, local clam
chowder, Belgian waffles,
Reuben sandwiches specialties.
Cafe atmosphere in the historic
district. Open 7 days. B/L/D/$.
Urbanna. 758-3798.
Eckhard’s German, Italian, fresh
seafood, Black Angus steaks.
Chef’s daily specials. Open
at 4:30, noon Sun.for dinner.
Closed Tues. Reservations suggested. $$$. Rt. 3, Topping.
758-4060.
Marshall’s Drug Store One of
the few remaining drug store
lunch counters. Sandwiches,
soups, ice cream, real milk
shakes. Smoke-free. B/L/$.
Urbanna. 758-5344.
Moo’s Diner Home of the New
England lobster roll. Salads,
sandwiches. Edy’s, Nestle’s,
Haagen Dazs hand dipped ice
creams., floats, sundaes. Starbuck’s coffee and cappuccino.
Eat in or take out. Open daily.
Smoke-free. $. Virginia St.,
Urbanna. 758-1447.
Olivia’s In Urbanna Seafood.
Steaks. Italian dishes. New
England Seafood Chowder.
New location in the heart of
Urbanna!! L($)/D($$). Closed
Wed. 213 Virginia St. 7581266.
Olivia’s Pizzeria New York style
pizza, specialty pizzas, subs,
calzones, strombolis, appetizers and salads. Free Delivery.
Open 7 days. L/D/$$ Behind
Olivia’s in Urbanna, 213-B Virginia Street, 758-1267.
Pilot House Inn Luncheon bar
Mon.-Fri. and Sun.; seafood
buffet Fri. and Sat. night; breakfast bar Sat. and Sun. B/L/D/$$.
Rt. 3, Topping. 758-2262.
Port Urbanna Waterside Grill
Waterfront dining in a comfortable nautical setting. Extensive Northumberland
menu using the freshest, high- Callao Dairy Freeze 362
est quality ingredients. Open 7
Northumberland Hwy., Callao.
days. L/D. 25 Cross St. Urbanna.
Smoke-free. 529-6881.
758-1221. $$.
Chitterchats Ice cream, desserts,
Rudy’s Pizza Pizza, subs, ribs.
gifts and coffee. Smoke-free.
Carry out only. $. Rappahannock
846 Main St., Reedville.
Crossing, Rt. 3, Topping. 758- Crazy Crab Overlooks Cock0605.
rell’s Creek in Reedville. Daily
Something Different Country
chef’s specials feature seafood,
store atmosphere with goursteaks and chicken dishes.
met shop and friendly converSpecial menu for deck and
dockside service. Closed Mon.
Smoke-free. L/D/$$. Main St.,
Reedville. 453-6789.
Daddy-O’s Pizza, salads, subs,
sliders and wings. Lunch 11-2,
Dinner 4:30-9. Closed Sun.
15017 Northumberland Hwy.,
Burgess. L/D/$$ 453-4990.
Deli at Cockrells Creek Seafood Famous crab cakes and
seafood salads. Full sandwich
menu, daily specials, luncheon
plates, entrees. Dining facility
overlooking Cockrells Creek.
Phone in for takeout orders. $.
Just off Fleeton Rd., Reedville.
453-6326.
Fairport Marina Waterfront
dining featuring soft crab, crab
cakes, hamburgers, chicken
sandwiches. L/D/$$. Polly Cove
Rd. off Rt. 646, Reedville. 4535002.
For the Occasions Fine dining
in a casual atmosphere. Serving lunch and dinner; seafood,
steaks and chicken. $$ Cafe,
803 Northumberland Hwy.,
Callao. 529-6693.
Horn Harbor Seafood Restaurant - Come by land or sea!
Nightly Specials - Fresh Seafood - Handcut Steaks - Full
Menu available in Lounge &
Deck Wed - Sun (Weather permitting) Dinner Wed, Thurs,
Sun 5-9pm., Fri & Sat 5-10pm.
$$ 836 Horn Harbor Rd., Burgess. 453-3351.
Newsome’s Restaurant Down
Home
Country
Cooking.
Breakfast and lunch Tues.-Sat.,
dinner Wed.-Fri. Daily Specials.
Smoke-free. B/L/D/$. Rt. 200,
Burgess. 453-9071.
Nino’s Pizza and Subs Eat in or
carry out. Featuring N.Y. and
Sicilian pizzas, subs and Italian
dinners. Smoke-free. L/D/$.
Callao. 529-7548.
Quinton Oaks Grill at Quinton
Oaks Golf Course near Callao.
A fun dining experience in a
casual setting. Lunch Tues.–
Sun., Dinner Thurs.–Sat. Eat in
or carry out. Call for specials
and discounts. L/D. $$ www.
quintonoaks.com. 529-7977.
The Rivah Greens Restaurant
located on Village Greens Golf
Course. Unique dining experience overlooking the 9th hole.
Proudly serving the finest steaks
and seafood available. Extensive selection of gourmet burgers, salads and sandwiches for
lunch. Live entertainment every
week. L/D/$$ 7 days a week
11-CL. Sunday brunch 8-1.
17390 Richmond Rd., Callao.
529-9PUB.
The Tavern Chefs Sherri Fearing & Pam Gurley create
handcrafted, homestyle fair in
this lovingly restored historic
tavern. Homemade breads,
soups, desserts and specials.
Local, seasonal seafood featured. Smoke-free. L/$, D/$$
580-7900.
Tommy’s Serving Northern Neck
style seafood and steaks. D/$$.
729 Main St., Reedville. 4534666.
Richmond
Anna’s
Italian
Restaurant
And Pizza Pasta, pizza, subs,
seafood and steaks. L/D/$$.
Warsaw. 333-9222.
China Inn Famous Chinese
Szechwan, Cantonese, Peking
cuisines, American foods.
Lunch specials, family dinners,
carryout service. L/D/$$. 500
W. Richmond Rd., Warsaw.
333-9333.
Hong Kong Chinese food,
dine in or takeout. Szechwan,
Hunan and Cantonese. Open
7 days. L/D/$. Warsaw Village
Shopping Center, Warsaw.
333-9989.
Hunan Village Chinese Restaurant Specializing in Hunan and
Szechwan Cuisine. Daily Lunch
Specials. Dine in or carry out.
Open 7 days. L/D/$ 453 Main
St., Warsaw. 333-1688.
Los Portales Mexican Restaurante Authentic cuisine. Eat in
or take out. Featuring quesadillas, fajitas, burritos, enchiladas and more. 4288 Richmond
Rd., Warsaw. L/D $$ 313-2064
Northern Neck Gourmet
Homemade chicken salad
and quiche, terrific sandwiches and salad. $. Warsaw.
333-3012.
Roma’s Italian Restaurant
Complete Italian menu. Lunch
and dinner specials. B/L/D/$.
Warsaw. 333-1932.
Westmoreland
AC’s Cafe and Sports Grill
At Coles Point Plantation.
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Take a gamble across the state line
When you enter the Riverboat on the Potomac, a sign reads “Welcome to Maryland.”
“You may win or you may lose, but
at least you’ll know you’re alive.”
by Tom Chillemi
You never know.
In the mind of a gambler,
there is always a chance of
winning. No matter what the
odds, they believe.
You have to play to win.
And, gamblers believe their
chances are as good as anyone's. For $1, they can purchase the power to dream. As
they lie in bed, they can drift
off to sleep thinking: “What if
I win the lottery? What would
I do?” Those sweet thoughts
will chase away the day.
In reality, the odds are you
are more likely to be struck by
lightning than cash a $1 million lottery ticket.
Gambling is within human
genes. Taking a calculated risk
(gambling) once had survival
value. When humans had to
hunt to survive, they gambled
every day—take the game trail
to the left or right? Fish the
creek or down river?
Anything the hunter could
do to improve his odds
increased his chances of eating
and surviving.
For modern man, gambling
adds spice to life. It becomes a
matter of how hot do you want
it. Just as spicy food can burn
you twice, so can gambling.
But in a world of insurance,
gambling puts the player outside of his comfortable world.
A wager, no matter how small,
stimulates those sleeping
genes, awakening that primal
need for excitement. A bet
gives you a stake and intensifies your interest in the outcome of anything.
“You may win or you may
lose, but at least you’ll know
you’re alive,” said Andy Beyer,
a well known horse racing
writer.
Those who want to “live” it
up a little need to look no further than Colonial Beach, Virginia, and the Riverboat on the
Potomac.
History
I
n 1632, a land grant by King Charles I gave
Lord Baltimore the area that would become
Maryland. More importantly, the grant
included about 40 miles of the entire Potomac
River, so the border of Maryland and Virginia
is not in the center of the river but at the mean
low water mark on the Virginia shore.
Colonial Beach is in Virginia, but as
soon as you take about three steps into the
water you are in Maryland, even though the
Maryland mainland is six miles across the
Potomac.
Slot machines, which had been played
behind closed doors in sections of Maryland,
were made legal in 1949. Virginia investors
went to work creating a “Little Las Vegas” on
the Potomac at Colonial Beach. They even
offered round trip flights from Washington,
D.C., for $10.
The slots are gone, for now, replaced at
the Riverboat on The Potomac by “off-track
betting” on horse races, the Maryland lottery,
Keno and popular “Texas Hold ‘em” tournaments two nights a week.
A horse named ‘Shortstop’
by Tom Hardin
T
he experts will tell you the
easiest way to lose your
money at the track is to bet on
a horse because you like its
name.
I’ll never forget that episode of “The Sopranos” when
Tony had just won $25,000 at
blackjack in Atlantic City and
he was walking through the
casino racing parlor toward
the exit—happy with his
profit. But a horse race on
TV caught his eye because
there was an entry named
“Meadow,” which also happened to be his daughter’s
name.
Sure enough, Tony put his
whole wad on “Meadow” to
win, but the filly got beat by
a nose at the wire. Tony lost
it all—because he played a
name.
Impulsive as it might be, I
still like to bet names. Don’t
get me wrong, I’ll study the
racing program inside and out
to find a winner, but if a horse
with a name special to my heart
is racing, I have to put some
kind of wager on it.
The origin of this risky betting method goes back to when
I was only 10 years old and
headed to Cincinnati with my
dad and two of his friends for
a weekend of Reds baseball at
old Crosley Field.
We left Friday morning in
my dad’s 1959 Chevy with
those big tail fins, and our first
stop was River Downs Race
Track just outside of Cincinnati. We had a few hours to
kill at the track before heading into the city, checking
into the old Fountain Square
Hotel, and then going to
watch the Reds in a 7:30 night
game.
My dad was not a gambler,
so he played what he thought
was a logical system. He’d bet
the minimum $2 “to win” on
the same number horse in each
“And down the
stretch they come”
B
etting on horses is an intriguing game. The racing program
gives a lot of information on a horse's past performances,
earnings, even its birthday. Each program contains instructions
on how to read the code.
Some bettors “swing for the fence,” making “exotic” bets that
require three horses to finish first, second and third (trifecta).
These exotics can pay huge returns, but the winners are few,
which can lead to a long, quiet ride home.
Others make the minimum $2 bet and cheer for their horse to
win, place (run second or first) or show (finish third or better).
Either way it’s not the money but the winning that is the thrill.
Watching your horse surge to the lead on the home stretch is a
great feeling. For a brief time you are running with that horse.
The Riverboat on The Potomac broadcasts live racing from up
to 26 tracks.
Playing the ponies can be a lot of work, or you can lean back
and pick post positions at random.
Many bettors refuse to bet the favorites, which only win onethird of the time. They figure the small payoff is not worth the
wager.
However, keep in mind, the favorite is the horse that most
people believe will win; the opposite is true for the long shots.
Reasons people pick a certain horse varies. They may like the
jockey, or the color of the jockey’s silks, or the name of the horse.
(See “Shortstop” article, this page.)
The racing program is packed with information to help
pick a winning horse. Above, Alex Haseltine (left) gets
some pointers from veteran horse player Tom Hardin.
race. We’d stay for about five
races, so the most he could lose
on the day would be $10—a
hefty sum in 1962.
My dad thought “our
number,” if we stuck with it,
had a solid mathematical shot
at winning at least one race.
He proudly called the system
his "strategy.”
The best thing was, I got to
pick the number.
With great excitement I’d
study the 25-cent racing program and the five races we
were going to bet. But I wasn’t
looking at the horses’ past
performances or the jockeys
or trainers—I looked at the
horses’ names. (Remember, I
was only 10.)
Well, in that summer of
1962 it didn’t take me long to
settle on “our number.” In the
second race, a horse named
“Shortstop” was running from
the number 3 post position.
I loved baseball and, sure
enough, I played shortstop
on my Little League baseball
team. So number 3 it was.
We cashed one ticket that
day. You guessed it: “Shortstop.” It paid $12 to win and
we went away winners.
The thrill and memory
of that day have always
stayed with me. I still
enjoy going to horse races. Rookie Alex Haseltine (left) tries to digest the load of
And I still bet names.
information in the horse racing program.
Don’t be a ‘Fish’
These are a few basics that will allow a newer
player to keep up with Texas Hold 'em.
by Alex Haseltine
Alex Haseltine, right of center, was one of eight players to make it to the final table.
Hooked on Hold ’em
by Alex Haselsine
I love Texas Hold’em.
This is not an attempt to
convince anyone that Texas
Hold’em is a superior game
to other, more traditionallyembraced forms of poker such
as stud or draw. I learned to
play cards in high school,
watching the World Series of
Poker on ESPN while playing
low-limit cash Hold’em games
in the basement of my friend’s
parents' home.
I sat with my friends and
watched, amazed, reverent, and
more than a little bit jealous as
Chris Moneymaker (yes, that's
actually his name) went from
a part-time internet player to a
world champion. Before long I
had fallen head over heels for
this game that our parents had
no idea how to play.
In college I discovered the
joys of online poker, and it
wasn’t long before the “play
money” tables lost their appeal
and I transferred a couple hundred bucks into my Pokerstars
account. My bankroll fluctu-
ated with varying degrees of
success over the next couple
of years. It was rarely difficult
to find a cash game, and my
friends and I held weekly tournaments, often with a nominal
$5 or $10 buy-in.
When I departed the collegiate haven of debauchery and
joined the “real world,” poker
was one of the first things to
go. Moving to a new town,
not knowing anyone, and lacking the discretionary income
to finance any serious online
gambling, it fell from my mind
as I assimilated into a more
reserved, ostensibly responsible routine.
When my peers approached
me about a road trip to The
Riverboat in Colonial Beach to
play in a Hold’em tournament,
I thought I might be hearing
things. It was a free tournament, with an option to buy
extra chips, so pressure would
be low. Top three spots shared
a $350 purse.
There would also be Keno
and pony betting, but those
things didn’t interest me in
the slightest. My old mistress
was breathlessly awaiting my
return, and I would not disappoint her.
I played my game like I had
never left. Much like the proverbial riding of a bike, I fell
into old habits quickly, checkraising big hands and quietly
folding questionable ones. I
observed other players at my
tables and let the weak and
impulsive ones chop away at
each other’s stacks.
Showdown
Two and a half hours into
the tournament I had grown
my chip stack from 8,000 to
174,000 and earned a seat at
the final table. A large man
with a grey ponytail had
caught my eye. He kept betting big, kept getting called,
and kept turning over the best
hand. He was exhibiting that
elusive and highly desirable
combination of luck, strength
and aggressiveness. I knew
he was my biggest threat and
Hole cards: The two cards dealt face-down to each
player.
The Flop: The first three community cards, dealt
face up on the table.
The Turn: The fourth community card.
The River: The fifth and final community card.
Pot: The total amount of chips to be won in any
given hand.
Check: Choosing not to bet when no one before
you has done so. Often indicated by tapping or
knocking the table.
Check-Raise: When you check your option, in
hopes that another player will bet, and you then
raise. Usually implies a very strong hand.
Slow play: When you have a very strong hand,
but bet as if you have a poor one to keep players in
the game.
Bluff: Betting big when you have a poor hand or
think you are beat in an attempt to get other players to fold.
The Nuts: When you have a hand after the flop
that is likely unbeatable, i.e.: a straight or an acehigh flush on the flop.
On a draw/Fishing: When you stay in a pot in
hopes you will catch specific cards to make a hand.
River Rat: Derogatory term referring to a player
who makes his hand on the last community card.
All In: Denotes the maximum bet possible. Either
your whole stack or the full amount of chips held by
any other player in the hand.
Fish: Inexperienced player who plays poor hands.
decided it was either going to
be him or me.
On the next hand, I turned
up my hole cards and peeked at
ace/king. I fought the flutter in
my belly and bet 20,000. Everyone folded except ponytail. He
looked at me quizzically, holding my gaze for a few moments
before making the call.
Flop came 4-5-8. By this
point a crowd of onlookers and
eliminated players had gathered around the table. There
was total silence as I looked at
the flop the dealer had turned. I
knew it was my moment. I had
represented a monster hand
when I bet big before the flop,
and I decided to commit.
To quote the movie Rounders, “Few players recall big
pots they have won, strange as
it seems, but every player can
remember with remarkable
accuracy the outstanding tough
beats (losses) of his career.”
I didn’t hesitate. I gestured
carelessly at my stack and said,
“I’m all in.” The silence and
pressure was palpable. I tried
to look weak and >> 25
Try your hand at Texas Hold ’em
T
he Riverboat on The
Potomac offers several
forms of “gaming” entertainment. Some of the games
involve study and thought,
such as horse racing. Texas
Hold’em requires skill at
reading players, cunning and
patience. (See “Hooked on
Hold’em” article.)
All games, just like life,
involve some luck.
The Riverboat hosts two
Texas Hold’em tournaments on Mondays
and Wednesdays
starting at 7 p.m. and
10 p.m.
There is no cost to
get in the tournament and each
player gets 4,000 chips absolutely free. Players have the
option of spending up to $22
to purchase food and soft drink
coupons to get another 10,000
in chips, for a maximum of
14,000 chips to play the game.
Hold’em is a popular game
and is featured on TV. Each
player gets two cards face
down. Then a total of five cards
are turned over on the table and
everyone uses these five “community” cards to make a hand.
It looks like a simple game, but
the betting strategy makes it
complicated.
Keeping a poker face is hard
when you get a good hand.
Good players read their opponents’ every move. Players
who can read “tells” (subtle
indicators in their opponents’
faces or mannerisms), can tell
if they are bluffing or have a
good hand.
It’s an intense game.
“Some people think they
are better than they are,” said
Jim Darby of Colonial Beach,
who plays Hold ‘em regularly
at The Riverboat. “Beginners
have won the top prize, not
knowing the game.”
Darby recommends buying
the maximum chips. “That’s
the smart thing to do. There is
nothing worse than losing early
and waiting three hours for the
second game.”
Put 80 Hold’em players in
one room and the energy level
is astronomical, intensified by
players who have been thinking
about the tournament for days,
probably since the last time they
played.
At the Riverboat on The
Potomac, there is a wide cross
“You can’t get mad at somebody that doesn’t know the
game,” said Best. “This tounament is an excellent learning
tool.”
Players like to socialize and
play with people they know. “In
the end, the cards have to be on
your side,” said Best.
Courtney Walcott, who
made the 40-mile trip from
Fredericksburg added, “It’s 40
percent luck, 40 percent skill,
and 20 percent bluff.”
Early into the tournament, Ken Hilburn
is out and sitting at the
bar. He is a bluffer who
got caught. “Inexperienced players don’t know
when to fold,” he admitted. “I
couldn’t tell the bluffs from the
‘got its.’ ”
He said certain tables “bully”
with aggressive play, unleashing that pent-up energy. “When
you don’t get to play a lot, you
tend to bet heavy.”
Hilburn said it’s an advantage to buy the food coupons
to get extra chips. However,
many players said they just use
the free chips and hope to win
“Pocket” jacks and a big bet didn’t scare off the winning
early.
hand of two pair, which also were hidden.
“In the end, the cards
have to be on your side.”
section of players. Most are
young to middle age. Some
wear sunglasses or a hat to
shield their eyes so they won’t
give away their hand. Some are
plugged into an iPod.
There’s music playing and
loads of chatter, especially when
a bluffer with nothing gets a
player to fold a pair of aces. That
hurts.
Greg Nuckols, a confirmed
horse player who shies away
from cards, put it this way, “At
least with the horses the guy
that has taken your money is not
sitting across the table laughing
at you.”
At another table a player sees
no good cards on the table, so
he drives his pair of hidden
“pocket” jacks, which is a
strong starting hand. But he gets
burned by two small pair.
Free poker
People like to talk when they
gamble. “This is free poker and
it’s hard to bluff and protect your
hand,” said James D. Best of
Montross.
A lot of inexperienced players
will “suck out” and call each
bet to the very end, even when
they don’t have a good hand. “I
call them donkeys,” said another
player.
Facing an “all in” bet, the player at left considers calling.
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Money won is twice as sweet as money earned.
~From the movie The Color of Money
…The Hold ’em showdown
22 >> nervous so he would fate or the gods or bad luck. At
think I was faking a bluff. I had
been playing tight all night, and
I was praying he had noticed.
Ponytail sighed and rubbed
his eyes. He looked at me,
looked at his cards, looked
back at me. Then he shrugged
and let his steely poker-face
slide into a half-grin.
“Call.”
He first turned over an ace,
then an eight. He had paired
the board on the flop—a pair
of eights.
I have heard it said somewhere
before that gamblers are only
happy when they lose, because
then they can blame their loss on
that moment they are no longer
subject to the stress of performance, to the unending sensation that you might be making
the wrong move.
I had been beat, fair and
square. I made a move, and
ponytail saw through it.
As I walked away from the
table I couldn’t help but smile.
I held up my head and nodded
humbly to ponytail.
I hadn’t earned a payout,
but I had outmaneuvered and
outlasted some 70 other players that night. It felt natural.
It felt familiar. It felt good. I
knew I would be back.
“It felt familiar. It felt good.
I knew I would be back.”
Good card players know concentration is key to
winning.
Pick your numbers
“The best time
to leave is when
you’re ahead.”
by Tom Chillemi
Contrasting the energy of
Hold’em and horse racing is
Keno.
The Keno parlor at the Riverboat on the Potomac is a quiet
place, with only the squeak of
lottery machines breaking the
silence.
Keno games, which are not
legal in Virginia, are played every
four minutes.
Here’s how Keno works: players pick from one to 10 numbers
that they want to play. The computer then randomly picks 20
numbers on a board of 80 numbers. So a card holder who plays
one number has a one in four
chance to win. In this case, a $1
winning bet pays back $2.
If you pick 5 numbers and all
five numbers hit, you win $300.
You also win, but lesser amounts,
if three ($2) or four ($15) of your
five numbers hit. You can try to
match up 10 numbers for the top
prize— $100,000. You can bet $1
to $20 on each game.
It’s basically a lottery every
four minutes.
Jovan Purcee of Fredericksburg
has a system: “Never change your
numbers.”
Purcee said he reads numerology and cosmology and he likes
to pick three numbers and goes for
the “bonus,” which can double or
triple the winnings. Showing his
numbers, he proudly proclaims
he won $400 last week. On this
night he’s up $40 and leaving
early. “The best time to leave is
when you’re ahead.”
You’ll not find cigar smoking gamblers at the Riverboat;
smoking is prohibited, except
outdoors.
You’ll find friendly people,
who share one thing in common—they all have found their
game at the Riverboat on the
Potomac.
For more details, go to
www.theriverboat.net.
The gaming goes on seven days a week at the Riverboat
on the Potomac, which is open from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. on
Fridays and Saturdays, and 8 a.m. to midnight on other
days.
The outside deck at the Riverboat offers a great view of the Potomac River.
Bazaar set in Lively
“On The Lawn,” a Labor Day
bazaar at Calico Jack’s in Lively,
will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
August 30. More than 20 vendors
will present a variety of items
including antiques, old toys, furniture, fine handmade jewelry,
nautical and military items, knickknacks, linens and glassware.
A Heathsville blacksmith will
demonstrate his skill. Cora will
provide her famous sticky buns
and sausage biscuits for breakfast
and treats for lunch.
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Irvington Stomp is August 30
For the fifth year, White
Fences Vineyard will celebrate
the harvest season with the
Irvington Stomp.
The stomp will feature grape
stomping in traditional barrels,
with contests between town
officials, family members and
kids of all ages. Kids will step
out of the barrels to put their
purple footprints on clean white
t-shirts as souvenirs.
There will be a number of
family fun activities including
hay rides, face painting and a
concert.
“Families are always telling me they enjoy this event so
much because there is something for everyone, and their
kids always leave happy,” said
vineyard owner Bill Westbrook.
The stomp will begin at 3
p.m. August 30, and continue
until dusk. Admission is $10
for adults, $5 for youths and
free for those 5 and under. Pay
at the entrance to White Fences
Vineyard on Irvington Rd..
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Kinsale Day is September 20
Kinsale Day will be held
September 20. The Kinsale
Foundation’s annual meeting
will begin at 11 a.m. beside
the gazebo. Henry Lane Hull
will appraise antiques. There
is a two-item limit per person
and he does not evaluate jewelry, stamps, dolls, firearms or
modern collectibles.
Other activities will include
a “Rubber Duckie Race,” arts,
crafts, vintage cars and tractors, music by Whitney Moss
and a display of antique toys.
To enter toys for display, call
472-3001, or visit the Kinsale
Museum.
Boys & Girls Club event set
The Boys and Girls Club of
the Northern Neck will hold
an open house September
17 with the theme “Building
a strong foundation for our
youth” to introduce the club
to the community at their new
location on North Main Street
in Kilmarnock at 6:30 p.m. To
RSVP, call 462-3440.
Square dance classes planned
The Stepping Stones Square
Dance Club will start dance
classes on Tuesday, September 2,
from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Freeshade
Community Center in Syringa.
The first three classes are free.
For further information, call
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History
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when Capt. John Smith sailed
up the Rappahannock River in
1608. The Powhatan Confederate was represented here by
the Moraughtacunds and the
Cuttatawomen tribes. A short
43 years later, Lancaster County
was formed from neighboring
Northumberland.
Families of notable influence in
the social, political and economic
climate of the colonies built magnificent “empires” here, and
family names like Carter and Ball
still are prevalent today.
Robert “King” Carter (1663–
1732) of Corrotoman was the son
of the immigrant John Carter,
who acquired property and lived
at Corrotoman from 1654 until
his death in 1669.
At the time of his death, his
holdings had increased to some
300,000 acres, and over 1,000
slaves were working his various plantations. There were 18
buildings on the estate then (not
counting the Mansion House he
built, which burned three years
prior to his death).
Married twice, he had 15
children. Among King Carter’s
descendants were eight governors of Virginia, three signers
of the Declaration of Independence, two presidents, Robert E.
Lee, and Supreme Court Justice
Edward D. White.
Carter and his two wives are
buried at Christ Church, the
church he paid to have built a few
miles from Corrotoman.
The Balls, meanwhile, established themselves at Millenbeck,
and at Epping Forest. Mary
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Guests enjoy a picnic on the grounds of the new Kilmarnock Inn, now open on Church
Street in Kilmarnock.
Government
Lancaster County offices, 8311
Mary Ball Road, Lancaster. www.
lancova.com.
Kilmarnock town office, 514
North Main St., Kilmarnock. 4351552. www.townofkilmarnockva.
com.
White Stone town office, 572
Chesapeake Drive, White Stone.
435-3260. www.whitestonevirginia.org.
Irvington town Office, 235
Steamboat Road, Irvington. 4386230; www.townofirvington.com.
Chamber of Commerce
Churches Call Rev. Richard
Fichter Jr., 435-1285, will refer
according to denominations.
Ferry Schedule The Merry Point
Ferry, Rt. 604, crosses the Western Branch of the Corrotoman
River 7 a.m.–7 p.m. Mon.–Sat.,
closed Sun.. No charge. Passenger vehicles only.
Library Lancaster Community
Library, Kilmarnock, 435-1729.
Trash and Recycling collection
centers open 7 a.m.–7 p.m.
daily. Lancaster, Rt. 604, Regina
Rd.; Kilmarnock-Weems, Rt.
200; Nuttsville, Rt. 723.
Veterinary Services Bayside
Animal Hospital, Rt. 3 North,
White
Stone,
435-2896;
Kilmarnock Animal Hospital,
Lee St., Kilmarnock, 435-6320.
the end of Rt. 354.
Hiking Trails Hickory Hollow Trail,
2 miles of marked trail, Rt. 604,
Regina Rd.
Ball Fields Lancaster County
Youth Park, Rt. 200, Kilmarnock,
boys and girls diamond sports,
game times and dates vary.
435-3423.
Public Recreation The Lower
Northern Neck YMCA serves
the public recreation function
for Lancaster County. Various
programming throughout the
year. Public swimming pool
located in Lively. 435-0223.
To change or update Lancaster
information, contact lvaldrighi@
Irvington Chamber of Comrrecord.
merce. 438-6230.
Kilmarnock
Chamber
of
Commerce, 435-2273 or 435Lancaster
County
1302, meets at 8 a.m. every first Recreation
Tuesday in the town hall. The Public Beach Westland Beach at
Kilmarnock Information Center is
the terminus of Rt. 695 provides
in the Kilmarnock Antique Mall,
public access to the Chesa144 School St.
peake Bay.
Lancaster County Chamber of Public Kayak Launch Off Rt. 695
Commerce. Located next to the
on Windmill Point Creek. AccesKilmarnock Town Hall on north
sible from the Westland Beach
Main St. 435-6092.
public parking area at the intersection of Windmill Point Rd.
Services
and Brightwaters Dr.
P
ublic Kayak Launch Kayaks
ABC Store Main St., Kilmarnock,
and canoes may be launched at
10 a.m.–9 p.m. Mon.–Sat. 435Belle Isle State Park, Rt. 683, at
1845.
Saunders to headline annual dance show
Professional
entertainer
Laurie Saunders will headline
Dance Extravaganza XI September 20 at the Lancaster Middle
School Theater in Kilmarnock.
Saunders has been captivating audiences with her vocal
talent and charisma since age
3. At 16, she won the title of
Miss Virginia T.E.E.N. and
began her professional career
as an entertainer, performing
at Kings Dominion in Ashland
and Busch Gardens in Williamsburg.
In 1990, Saunders acquired
a recording contract with Epic
Records, producing a Top 20
hit on Billboard’s Dance Chart.
Her career has taken her
around the world, performing
in a South Pacific USO Tour; a
national tour of “Joseph and The
Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”; performing at Le Palais
Montcalm in Quebec; singing backup for Barry Manilo;
entertaining at an international
pharmaceutical convention in
Singapore; starring as a headliner on Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Discovery and Cape
Canaveral Cruise Lines; lead
vocalist for mega cruise ship Las
Vegas-style shows; and fronting
two touring Top 40 bands.
Most recently, she starred in
touring productions of “Chicago,” “Grease” and “West
Side Story,” and her own one-
woman cabaret show.
Saunders lives in Naples,
Fla., with her husband J.P. and
their 6-year-old son, JanCarlo.
She will open Dance Extravaganza XI and will perform several times throughout the show.
Other
performers
will
include Mackenzie Roberts
of Greenville, N.C., the 2007
Tappahannock Idol winner. She
has since gone on to win every
contest she has entered including Eastern Carolina Idol in
New Bern.
Roberts sings county/western, jazz, blues and old favorites.
Collette LaVay of Warsaw,
who performs tap dance and
ballet, will appear four times.
The Peanut City Cloggers of
Suffolk will make their fourth
visit to Kilmarnock.
Singer-dancer Chelsea Estes
of Locust Grove will perform
with her sisters.
Jeff and Gayle Stoneman, The
Bayside Ballet, Jewell Beatley,
students from Miss Linda’s
School of Dance, Academy of
Performing and Creative Arts
and the Mullins family from
Donk’s in Mathews, also will
appear.
The show begins at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are $10 in advance and
$15 at the door.
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Maritime Heritage Day set
Battle of the Hook reenactment planned
On September 27 the 3rd
Annual Mathews Maritime
Heritage Day will be held at
Horn Harbor Marina in Port
Haywood.
The event showcases the
maritime heritage of Mathews
County. There will be demonstrations of crab pot making,
oyster dredge net weaving,
This historic Battle of the
Hook will be brought to life by
Revolutionary War reenactors
and live historians on the property of the Inn at Warner Hall
in Gloucester October 17-19.
Recreated military units
mending of nets, and crab picking, as well as local artisans
selling their unique artworks
that relate to the county.
Venues for each lecture in
the series will be announced
prior to each lecture. For more
information, contact Pete Hall
(693-9335) or Nancy Lindgren
(725-4382).
‘Dinner and a Movie’ set
“Main Street Dinner and a
Movie” will be held Tuesday,
September 23, at Gloucester
Court House.
Participants will dine at one
of the following restaurants—
Bangkok Noi, El-Ranchito or
the Wild Rabbit Cafe—and then
head over to the green next to
Stillwaters for an outdoor movie
on a 21-foot inflatable screen.
The movie will be “Runaway
Bride,” starring Richard Gere
and Julia Roberts.
Bring lawn chairs.The movie
begins at 8 p.m. so plan dinners
accordingly. Tickets are $30
each and on sale at the Silver
Box, Kelsick Gardens, the Wild
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The 5th Annual Holly Point
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Saturday, October 11, from 10
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Parking will be expanded
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and attractions than in past
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Over 70 artists and craftsmen
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Most every type of medium or
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Bill Powell, head chef, will
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Included will be a variety of
delicacies from the sea, as well
as Eastern Carolina barbecue
and exotic coffee blends from
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For the kids there will be
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tea will be available. The food
will be served from 10 a.m. to
4 p.m.
For little lads and lassies
there will be activities at the
Children’s Garden including storytelling, a model train
exhibit, llamas and alpacas, and
the now famous Blackbeard’s
Pirates Scallywag School.
For ages 12 and up, Blackbeard’s Pirate re-enactors of
Hampton will fascinate visitors
with portrayals of life and times
of pirates along the Chesapeake
Bay and East Coast in the early
18th century.
There will be antique cars, a
display of historic and rebuilt
deadrise workboats, and Henry
Lackey’s display of antique
motors. Visitors will have the
opportunity to check out the
museum’s progress in rebuilding the buyboat “F.D. Crockett,” and to hitch a ride on
the John Smith replica barge
“Explorer.” All the boat displays will be located on the
new 350-foot pier overlooking
the Living Shoreline Garden
project and kayak landing.
Holly Point Nature Park is
famous for its gardens that
include the Children’s Garden;
the Nature Walk Azalea &
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Rivah Fishing
Fishing is heating up; they’re going ‘back to school’
by Capt. Billy Pipkin
As September rolls in like a
flood tide on a harvest moon, we
can reflect back on the superb
fishing we’ve been blessed with
so far this season. There also is
much to look forward to as we
enter our fall season.
AUGUST provided us with
superb action on a variety of
species and primed us for a fantastic September and fall season.
Last month saw bottom fishing
mature into an abundant blend
of spot, croaker and a mix of
other fish. The great action was
supplemented with improved
trolling action as well.
CROAKER fishing tapered
off slightly as the jumbo size
specimens of early summer
gave way to the more abundant
smaller fish. The largest fish
Rommie L. Head Jr. of
Hampton displays the
27-inch, 7-pound citation
flounder he caught at The
Cell on Aug. 13. He weighed
the fish at Queen’s Creek
Outfitters in Mathews.
continue to school in southern
Maryland waters from Point
Lookout along the western
edges of the shipping channel
down to Smith Point. These fish
will be feeding on the shallow
bar between Smith Point and the
lighthouse while they continue
to move southward in migration. This fishing should last
throughout the first half of the
month. The mackerel usually
follow the western side of the
bay past the Great Wicomico
River down to Windmill Point
where they disperse and further their migration southward.
Another area that should not be
discounted is the eastern channel edges from Smith Point to
the Cut Channel. There are sizable specimens available during
this time.
BLUEFISH can be caught
one
of two ways during SepMary Pipkin displays a 6-pound citation Spanish mackerel recently caught aboard
tember.
Trolling is good in
“Liquid Assets II” with Capt. Billy Pipkin.
many of the same locations as
continued to be available inshore during the evening hours.
FLOUNDER were abundant
this summer, yet when the juvenile class blanketed the bottom
this month the large doormats
were harder to find. With so
many undersized fish in the
mix, it looks like another good
year ahead for the flatfish.
SPECKLED TROUT was
steady throughout the summer
months. August supplied us
with good in-shore action, yet
September and early October
should be red hot. We will be
running guided trips for the
specks during the fall season
(for information, call 804-5807292).
BLUEFISH made a strong
showing in August with both
trolling and chumming action
producing. Trolling went well
on the western shores from
Windmill Point to Smith Point.
Maryland waters from Buoys
68-72 were also holding a mix
of blues and mackerel.
September and Beyond
Children associate this month
with the end of summer and
the beginning of another long
year of school. Anglers, on the
other hand, find that September
brings excitement and enthusiasm. While acting as a transitional period between summer
and fall, this month offers a
great variety of fish.
During the first week of the
month we should find plenty
of trolling action. This will
consist mainly of bluefish and
Spanish mackerel. They school
heavily during the late summer
and early fall.
SPANISH MACKEREL will
Danny Walden of Mathews shows the 27-inch, 8-lb., 5-oz.
citation flounder he caught on August 1 at Buoy 42 on
cut bait. He registered the citation at Queen’s Creek
Outfitters at Cobbs Creek in Mathews.
mentioned for mackerel. Bluefish and mackerel tend to school
and feed together. The schooling blues will continue to run in
the 1-3 pound class and then,
at month’s end will decline in
number.
Chumming will provide
bluefish up to 5 pounds in
Maryland on the Southwest
Middle Grounds. In Virginia,
the Northern Neck Reef and
Buoy 62 area will provide nice
bluefish hauls as well. These
areas will gradually give way to
striped bass as the month wraps
up.
BOTTOM FISHING will
gradually decline as this month
progresses but will continue to
provide good action. Croaker
and spot will head south by
month’s end, yet the few trout
Sewells Point
Hampton Roads
that are in the region will linger
into late October. This has been
a slow year on trout thus far.
We are hoping for a boost this
fall.
SPECKLED TROUT fishing
will be great this fall. Action
should be hot in September
and continue deep into October. The specks will then move
into deeper water for southward migration. Grassy flats
are great places to fish for these
trout. Ingram Bay, Windmill
Point, Gwynn’s Island and the
Piankatank River are good bets
for shallow water action.
FLOUNDER will linger
into late month and should be
abundant until that time. We’ve
had good action this year and
should get another quick blast
this fall. The Cell continues
to offer the best results on the
bumpy bottom near Buoys 41
and 42.
STRIPED BASS will be
the buzzword during midSeptember when they become
more plentiful in chum lines
in southern Maryland waters.
With the season not opening
up in Virginia until October 4,
many anglers will be traveling
north across the border for a
warm-up. Many of these fish
remain well to the north at this
time with the majority being
above Point Lookout. As water
temperatures drop we will see a
greater number migrating into
Virginia waters. Numbers of
18-28 inch class striped bass
are on the increase and promise
to provide anglers with good
action this fall.
Martin Cox (left) of Fredericksburg and Graham Daniels
of Chester display the citation flounder they caught
at Buoy 42 August 1. They registered the citations at
Queen’s Creek Outfitters in Mathews.
By mid-November trolling
begins for the larger migratory striped bass. These fish
will average over 20 pounds
apiece.
Overall, this will be a very
exciting month as we step into
our traditionally hot fall fishing. Be safe and, until next
time, fair winds.
Capt. Billy Pipkin owns and
operates Ingram Bay Marina
and Capt. Billy’s Charters at the
end of Route 609 in Wicomico
Church (at the mouth of the
Great Wicomico River). Call
(804) 580-7292 or visit www.
captbillyscharters.com.
Rivah Area Tide Tables for September 2008
Cherry Point
Piankatank River
Great Wicomico
River Light
Grey’s Point
Rappahannock River
Smith Point Light
Chesapeake Bay
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Yorktown: add 8 min.
West Point: add 2:20
Jackson Creek:
add 35 min.
Urbanna: add 15 min.
Dividing Creek: add 5 min.
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Coles Point/ Ragged Point:
add 1:20
2008 Sizes and Limits
Recreational Fishing Regulations in Virginia’s Marine Waters
e Amberjack
e Spadefish
Minimum Size Limit: 32" Total Length
Limit: 2 Amberjack per person per day
Minimum Size Limit: None
Limit: 4 Spadefish per person per day
e Black Drum
e Spanish Mackerel
Limit: 1 Black Drum per person per day
Limit: 15 Spanish Mackerel per person per day
e Bluefish
Minimum Size Limit: None
Limit: 10 Bluefish per person per day
e Speckled Trout (Spotted Sea Trout)
Limit: 10 Speckled Trout per person per day
e Cobia (Bonita)
Limit: 1 Cobia per person per day
e Striped Bass (Striper, Rockfish)
e Grey Trout (Weakfish)
Limit: 6 Grey Trout per day per person
Virginia Trophy Season, May 1-May 15
Minimum Size Limit: 32"
Possession Limit: 1 Rockfish per person per day
Spring Season, May 16-June 15
Minimum Size Limit: 18" | Maximum Size Limit **: 28"
Limit: 2 Rockfish per person per day
** One fish of the two fish limit may be 32" in length or larger
e King Mackerel
Limit: 3 King Mackerel per person per day
Fall Season, October 4-December 31
No Rockfish between 28" and 34" may be kept
1 Rockfish 34" or longer can be kept
Minimum Size Limit: 18" | Maximum Size Limit: 28"
Oct. 4 – Dec. 9
Dec. 10 – Dec. 31
e Summer Flounder (Fluke)
Limit: 4 Flounder per person per day
Closed Season: July 21–30
e Red Drum (Channel Bass)
Maximum Size Limit: 26" Total Length
Limit: 3 Red Drum per person per day
e Tautog
Limit: 4 Tautog per person per day
Closed Season: May 1 – June 24
For information on the most current regulations, contact Virginia Marine Resources Commission, 2600 Washington Ave., P.O. Box 756, Newport News, Va. 23607: (757) 247-2200. VMRC “Hotline” number to report violations:
(800) 541-4646. VMRC monitors VHF Channel 17. The VMRC website is www.mrc.state.va.us. Fish illustrations, courtesy Duane Raver, may not be reproduced without permission (919) 553-0280.
Moonlight
fishing set
RAL Labor Day Art Show
continues through Sept. 1
Moonlight fishing at Beaverdam Park at 8687 Roaring
Springs Road in Gloucester
will be from 6 p.m. to midnight
on September 5. The public is
invited to fish at night from the
pier, the bank or from a boat
(rent or bring your own). The
fee varies from $5 to $25. Call
693-2107 for information.
The Rappahannock Art
League’s (RAL) 47th annual
Labor Day Show will feature some 200 original works
which will be judged.
Two- and three-dimensional
work will be on display and
for sale. Additionally, each
displaying artist has the
opportunity to add five pieces
of original work to the “bins”
for sale
The show will be presented
Rockfish tourney
applications due
at Rappahannock WestminsterCanterbury (RW-C) on Old
Salem Road near Irvington.
The dates are August 27
through September 1. The
hours are Wednesday and
Monday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
and Thursday through Sunday
from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The show is free to the
public.
All works are created by
RAL members.
Firemen’s Fest offers day of fun
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The 31st annual Upper
November 14 and 15. For an Lancaster Volunteer Firemen’s
application call 453-3025, or Festival, including food, arts
email [email protected]
and crafts, children’s games, a
parade (1 p.m.), go-kart racing,
and an end-of-summer dance
will be held at the pavilion
grounds August 30. Activities
begin at 8 a.m. and conclude at
Bass event
is Sept. 20
A bass fishing tournament
will be held September 20 from
5 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Beaverdam
Park on 8687 Roaring Springs
Road in Gloucester. Call 6932107 for more information.
midnight.
The festival also will include
a Lively Idol singing contest
for ages 18 and younger. First
prize is $250, second is $100
and third is $50. Interested singers may register at the Sports
Centre, Talk of the Town or
Radio Shack in Kilmarnock.
Local artist donates stained
glass; reception is August 30
Mathews artist Art Miller has
donated a full-length stained
glass window titled “The Pound
Netters” to the Mathews Visitors
Center honoring the watermen
and their rich heritage.
Miller, chairman of the Board
of the Bay School, is a seasoned
artist, a respected professor of
art and an active community
leader. His work can be found
in hospitals, chapels, schools,
churches and businesses around
the country.
This stained glass window
becomes a permanent display
at the Visitors Center and is a
reminder to visitors and residents of the rich relationship of
the Chesapeake Bay to its water
industry.
The general public is invited
to a reception honoring the
artist on Saturday, August 30,
from 2 to 4 p.m. Refreshments
will be served.
Oyster garden workshop is Sept. 13
804-456-2094
804-462-7642
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On Saturday, September 13,
the Tidewater Oyster Gardeners
Association (TOGA) will hold
its annual Oyster Float Building Workshop. The workshop
will be held at the Small Boat
Basin at VIMS at Gloucester
Point from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Registration is required and
must be received by September 8. Oyster seed (spat) also
must be ordered in advance.
Both the registration and order
forms may be downloaded
from www.oystergardener.org.
Call 642-3797 for details.
Yates House
to feature
three concerts
in September
The “Groovin’ on the Green”
concert series at the Yates
House Community Arts Center
in Deltaville will continue
on Saturday, August 30, with
“Jumbo Lump Daddy & the
Backfin Boys” performing
On September 7, “The Phun
Doctors” will be featured, and
on September 14 Susan Greenbaum will perform.
The concerts are from 6 to
8 p.m. and admission is $5.
Lawn chairs and picnic baskets
are welcome.
Call 776-8505 or visit www.
yhcac.org for more information.
Farmers’ Market
is September 27
in Deltaville
About two dozen dolphins
were spotted just outside
Jackson Creek on August
16.
Above,
dolphins
frolic in the water. In
the background is the
Deltaville Marina side of
Jackson Creek. The above
photo was taken by Robbie
Walker who actually swam
with the dolphins during
their visit to Deltaville.
The Deltaville Farmers’
Market will be held on the
lawn of The Yates House
Community Arts Center in
Deltaville from 9 a.m. to 1
p.m. Saturday, September 27,
and continue on the fourth
Saturday of each month
through November 22.
A variety of arts and crafts,
fresh produce and more are
offered.
For more information, call
Yates House at 776-8505 or
visit www.yhcac.org. Vendor
rental fees may be paid by the
month, but one must register
to have a space reserved.
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Fishing Bay Yacht Club Adult sailing
class offered
to host Laser Masters
Fishing Bay Yacht Club
(FBYC) of Deltaville has been
selected to host the 2008 Laser
Masters Atlantic Coast Championship (ACC) on September
6-7. The ACC will be held
in place of FBYC’s Annual
Chesapeake Bay Laser Masters Championship and will
follow the same format and
setup.
FBYC has hosted an annual
Laser Masters event since
1981, which was first won by
Brent Halsey. This will be the
4th major Laser Masters event
held at Fishing Bay Yacht Club
in the last 12 years. FBYC has
previously hosted the ACC’s
(1997, 1999, 2003) and the
U.S. Master’s Championship
(2000).
The event website is www.
laserdistrict11.org/cblmc.
A one-day adult sailing class
will be held September 13 at
Williams Wharf in Mathews
and is open to adults 18 and up.
This program is sponsored by
the Mathews YMCA.
Class is from 8:30 a.m. to 2
p.m. Participants will need a
life jacket, wet clothes and wet
shoes. Bring a lunch and plenty
of sunscreen.The participation
fee is $55. Register by September 5 by calling 725-1488.
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Rivah Marinas
Essex
NRappahannock River
Garrett’s Marina 339 Catch
Penny Lane at Bowler’s Wharf,
at Buoy 19 on Rappahannock
River. 443-2573. Gas, ship’s
store, engine repair service,
boat sales, launching ramp,
restrooms, showers and boat
storage. www.garrettsmarina.
com.
Harborside Storage at Garrett’s Marina 443-0190. Fully
enclosed dry stack storage,
and open dry stack. harborsidestorage.com
June Parker Marina 531 Church
Ln., off Rt. 17, Tappahannock.
443-2131. High/dry storage,
ship’s store, boat ramp, and
slips. The marina is also the
home of Rivah Marine.
Gloucester
NGlenns
Friday’s Marine Rt.s 17 and 33,
Glenns. 758-4131. Suzuki outboard engines sales and repair.
Most outboards serviced,
marine store.
NPerrin River
B.R. Marine Service and Railway 9417 Boatyard Ln., Bena.
642-2282. On the Perrin River;
ship’s store, hull and engine
repair, full service yard, railway.
Restrooms. No transient slips.
Crown Pointe Marina 9737
Cook’s Landing Ln., Hayes,
642-6177. On Perrin River off
of the York River at end of Rt.
1102. Gas, diesel, ice, bait,
pumpout, ship’s store, 20-ton
travel lift, restrooms, showers,
ramp, fish cleaning station.
Fishing charters, two pools,
235 slips plus transient slips.
NRowes Creek
Holiday Marina Severn Wharf
Rd., on Rowes Creek off the
Severn River. 642-2528. Gas,
diesel, ice, showers, restrooms,
transient slips, marine parts,
Sunset Point Marina at 792 Burrell’s Marina Road in Remlik is the newest and oldest marina in Middlesex County.
Sunset is the old Burrell’s Marina on Robinson’s Creek just outside of Urbanna. The 40-slip marina also features
aqua-lodge vessels that are on sale.
full service marina, hull and
engine repair, 60-ton lift,
ramp, sewage pumpout.
NSarah’s Creek
Gloucester
Point
Marina
Gloucester Point. (24 hours).
On Rt. 1228, Marina Way,
at Sarah’s Creek off the York
River. Store, food, bait, ice,
restrooms, showers, wet and
dry storage, lift. Power wash
and paint, minor repairs.
Jordan Marine Service Jordan
Rd., Gloucester Point, on Sarah’s Creek off the York River,
642-4360. Sewage pumpout,
12-ton and 60-ton travel lifts,
100-ton railway, paint and hull
repairs, wet and dry storage,
showers and restrooms.
York River Yacht Haven
Gloucester Point. 642-2156.
At mouth of Sarah’s Creek after
green marker #9. Gas, diesel,
10 foot depth at fuel dock,
sewage pumpout, ship’s store,
ice, hull and engine repair, full
service yard or do-it-yourself.
35 and 60 ton lifts, car rental
Gas/diesel, some repairs,
nearby, showers, restrooms,
masts and rigging, slips,
pool and picnic area, transient
restrooms, sewage pumpout,
slips. Home of River’s Inn Reshaul-out. 438-5113.
taurant and Crab Deck.
Marina at The Tides Inn 480
NSevern River
King Carter Dr., Irvington.
Severn River Marina On WilGas/diesel, sewage pumpout,
let’s Creek near marker #4,
mini ship’s store, showers,
3398 Stonewall Rd., Hayes.
laundry, dining, lodging, slips,
642-6969. A new marina off
restrooms, access to golf,
Mobjack Bay. Full service
tennis and swimming pools.
repairs with 75-ton travel, wet
438-6400. tidesinn.com.
and dry storage, ship’s store, Rappahannock
Yachts/
transient facilities and other
Sanders Yacht Yard At
amenities.
70 Rappahannock Rd. in
Irvington. Ship’s store, slips,
Lancaster
repairs, restrooms. 438-5353.
rappyachts.com
NCarter’s Creek
Carter’s Cove Marina 347 NGreenvale Creek
Carter’s Cove Dr., Weems. Greenvale Creek Marina On
Fairweather Ln. near the end
Deep water slips, electric
of Rt. 624. Sewage pumpout,
service to all slips, sewage
ship’s store, repairs, slips,
pumpout, laundry facilities,
launching ramp. 462-0646.
restrooms, new bath house,
greenvalecreekmarina.com.
wireless internet. 438-5273.
NIndian Creek
carterscovemarina.com
Irvington Marina at the end of Chesapeake Boat Basin 1686
Waverly Ave., Kilmarnock.
Carter’s Creek Rd. in Irvington.
Gas/diesel, complete ship’s
store,
inboard/outboard
engine repairs, Suzuki dealer,
Triton and Sea Pro dealer, brokerage sales, slips, restrooms,
launching ramp, ice. 4353110. chesapeakeboatbasin.
com.
NMeyer Creek
Yankee Point Marina At the
end of Rt. 610 in Ottoman near
the Merry Point Ferry. Gas/
diesel, free sewage pumpout,
ship’s store, repairs, slips, boat
sales, restrooms, launching
ramp. 462-7018. yankeepointmarina.com.
Mathews
NCobbs Creek
Ginney Point Marina End of Rt.
628, Cobbs Creek. 725-7407.
At Piankatank River and Cobbs
Creek; depth at fuel dock,
5.5’; gas, diesel and oil; ramp,
ice, toilets and showers, electric boat for charter. Nearby:
groceries,
bait,
>> 40
More Rivah Marinas
39 >>
meals and lodging.
Engine, hull, electrical and sail
repairs; slip rental, wet, dry,
open and covered boat storage; limited marine supplies,
one rental apartment.
NDavis Creek
The Marina on Davis Creek:
located (by land) at the end
of Davis Creek Rd., Bavon; by
water - northwest of New Point
Light just off the Mobjack Bay;
Lat.37-19.8’ N Long.76-17.9’
W. Deep water slips for boats
to 50’,ramp usage with dry slip
rental, showers and restrooms,
gas and diesel. 725-3343.
NHorn Harbor
Horn Harbor Marina On Rt.
710, Port Haywood. 7253223. Located north of New
Point Comfort. Gas, diesel,
ice, six-foot depth. Pool,
showers, restrooms, pumpout;
15-ton travel lift, 80-ton railway. Hull repairs for fiberglass
and wood. Covered and open
slips.
NEast River
Compass Marina 6199 East
River Rd., Mobjack (end of Rt.
660), at the mouth of the East
River at Mobjack Bay, enter
at the #5 Daymark. Floating
docks, in-slip pumpout, up to
twin 50 amp electrical service,
bathhouse, 17 slips for boats
up to 50’, dredged to 8’ MLW.
725-7999.
compassmarina.
com
Zimmerman Marine Rt. 650,
Cardinal. 725-3440. On the
west side of the East River,
about two miles from the
Mobjack Bay at navigation
marker 13; engine, hull, electrical and radio repairs; can
haul power boats up to 55’
and sailboats up to 60’ and 35
tons. No dockage or marina
services.
NMilford Haven
Gwynn’s Island Boatel Rt. 669,
Hudgins, next to the Milford
Haven Coast Guard Station.
Gas and oil, depth at fueling
dock, 4 feet. Minor repairs
engines repair and service.
lift. and Prop service. PowerMiddlesex
and bottom painting. Small
Deltaville Yachting Center
boat sales.
ship’s store, ice, bait and fish- NBroad Creek
Rt. 33, Deltaville. 776-9898.
Coastal Marine Inc. Rt. 33,
ing supplies. Dry storage only. Chesapeake Cove Marina Rt.
Gas, ship’s store, clubhouse,
Deltaville, 776-6585. Full serSewage pumpout, showers
pool, hull and engine repair,
vice boatyard for power and
1110, Deltaville. 776-6855.
and restrooms. 725-9343.
rigging service, forklift, travel
sail, 50-ton travel-lift, comGas and diesel fuel, sewage
Pulley’s Marine Rt. 633, Grimlift, boatel, yard storage, yacht
plete engine and mechanical
pumpout, ship’s store, hull
stead, Gwynn’s Island. 725service. Chesapeake Yacht
shop, specializes in repair of
and engine repair, restrooms,
3814. On Milford Haven (near
Sales, dealer for
Mercury outboards, Crusader
Finatic fishing charters, travel
>> 42
marker #6) north of the U. S.
Coast Guard Station. Repairs
and service. Sales of three
boat engine brands. 6’ water
depth. Ships store, fishing
licenses, official weigh station
for the Virginia Saltwater FishForest Landing At the end
ere are directions to the
Mattaponi River bridge.
ing Tournament, ramp nearby,
of Rt. 612. Turn from Rt. 360
public boat ramps shown
Lancaster
no sewage pumpout.
north of Heathsville.
on the adjacent map.
Narrows Marina Rt. 223,
R
owes Landing At the end
Greenvale Creek Landing:
Essex
Gwynn’s Island. Gas, diesel,
From Rt. 354 near Mollusk,
oil, ice, depth at fueling dock, Prince Street Public Landnear Heathsville.
turn on Rt. 662, Thomas
10’; 27-ton lift and repairs.
Cooper’s Landing At the end
Landing Road.
ing Off Rt. 360 in downtown
Motel, pool, showers and toiof Rt. 707. Turn south off Rt.
Belle Isle State Park: From Rt.
Tappahannock.
lets. 725-2151.
360 at Horsehead.
354 turn on Rt. 683. There is a
Dock Street Public Landing
NNorth River
Shell Landing Off Rt. 657 (Flee$3 fee for using this ramp.
At the end of Dock St. in
Mobjack Bay Marina Rt. 617,
ton Rd.) Turn from Rt. 360 in
Tappahannock.
Mathews
North. On Blackwater Creek
Reedville.
Gloucester
near marker #2. Gas, diesel
C
ranes Creek Landing At the
Milford Haven Landing On
and oil, depth at fuel dock, Deep Point Landing At the
end of Rt. 666. Turn from Rt.
Gwynn’s Island. Turn from Rt.
4’ at low tide. Primarily a sail200 at Wicomico Church.
198.
boat marina. Repairs to hulls,
Town Point Landing: At the
198 at Harcum.
Richmond
electrical systems, minor Gloucester Point Landing end of Rt. 615. From Rt. 198
engine repairs and bottom
Near north end of York River south of Mathews Court- Simonson Landing At the end
painting. 20-ton travel lift.
house, turn right onto 615.
bridge, off Rt. 17.
Dockage, boat ramp, dry Williams Landing At the end
onto Rt. 608, then to Rt. 606.
Middlesex
storage, sewage pumpout,
of Rt. 1303, off Rt. 17.
Totuskey Creek Landing Off
showers and restrooms, ice, Cappahosic Landing At the Mill Stone Landing At the end
Rt. 3 south of Warsaw.
ship’s store. 725-7245.
end of Rt. 618. Turn from Rt. of Rt. 608, Water View. Turn off
Westmoreland
NQueen’s Creek
614 near Sassafras.
Rt. 17 onto Rt. 640, then left on
Queen’s Creek Marina, 321 Tanyard Landing At the end of 608.
Westmoreland State Park
Walnut Acres Ln. off Rt. 198
Rt. 617. From Rt. 17 at Woods Oakes/Saluda Landing At the
Enter from Rt. 3.
in Hudgins. 730-5818 office.
Crossroads, take Rt. 610
end of Rt. 618. Turn at stop- Bonums Landing At the end
Sail and powerboat slips,
south, then Rt. 617 right.
light in Saluda.
some covered, all with elec- Warehouse Landing At the Upper Mill Creek Landing
north of Callao.
tric and fresh water. Quiet
end of Rt. 621. From Rt. 17,
At the end of Rt. 626. Near Currioman Dock At the end
harbor location just inside
turn near Gloucester CourtHartfield, take Rt. 627, then
of Rt. 622. Turn from Rt. 3 in
Queen’s Creek at mouth of
house.
left on Rt. 626.
Montross.
Piankatank River. Quick boat
Urbanna Creek In Urbanna Branson Cove At the end of
King and Queen
ride to bay fishing spots.
at the end of Virginia St. in
Rt. 612. Turn from Rt. 202
Clubhouse, restrooms with Waterfence Landing At the
municipal marina (fee for
towards Coles Point.
showers, ice, covered picnic
out-of town users).
Coles Point Plantation Off of
end of Rt. 611. Turn off Rt. 14
area, children’s play area, fish
Rt. 728, Coles Point.
at Shanghai.
Northumberland
cleaning station, ample parkColonial Beach Landing At the
King William
ing. Land boat/trailer storage
Lodge Landing At the end of
also available. QCMarina@ West Point Landing Turn
205 between Oak Grove and
Rt. 712. Turn from Rt. 360 in
aol.com.
Colonial Beach.
Callao.
off Rt. 33 near west end of
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James Monroe Birthplace
Colonial Beach
Colonial Beach Museum
3
George Washington Birthplace
Stratford Hall
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Coles Point
Montross
Westmoreland County
Museum and Visitor’s Center
Po
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202
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King William
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Pamunkey
Indian Reservation
Middlesex County
Museum
354
200
Irvington
Historic
Christ Church
Saluda
Hughlett Point
Natural Area Preserve
607
Steamboat Era
Museum
Urbanna Visitor’s Center Mattaponi
Indian Reservation
626
Cruise to Tangier Island
605
Merry Point Free Ferry
Urbanna
633
Museum
Mary Ball Washington Museum
201
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COUNTY
30
Tangier Island
Reedville
Reedville Fisherman’s
200
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Burgess
Kilmarnock
Lancaster Visitors Center
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White Stone
Windmill Point Light
Windmill Point
3
Public Beach
33
30
West Point
Deltaville
33
33
Holly Point Nature Park/
Deltaville Maritime Museum
33
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Gwynn’s Island Museum
Gwynn’s Island
3
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Historic Gloucester
Courthouse Square &
Beaverdam Park
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Tompkins Cottage
Chesapeake
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Wolf Trap Lighthouse
Williams Wharf Rowing Center
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Stingray Point Light
Stingray Point
Rosewell Ruins
Mobjack
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17
New Point Comfort Lighthouse
New Point Comfort Observation Walkway
Williamsburg
Gloucester
Point
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New Point Comfort Island
Key
VIMS Aquarium
Yorktown
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‘78 Shannon 38 .............. 109,000
‘79 Hunter 27 ................... 14,900
‘81 Catalina 30................. 20,000
‘82 Hunter 33 ................... 21,600
‘82 CAL 31 ....................... 27,000
‘85 Newport 33 ................ 29,000
‘85 Hunter 31 ................... 21,000
86 Hunter 30 .................... 30,000
’86 Hunter 34 .................. 29,000
’86 Hunter 34 ................... 37,000
’87 Pearson 39................. 89,000
’87 Newport 27 ................ 17,000
‘87 O’Day 272LE ............. 11,000
‘87 Catalina 30................. 27,500
‘87 Hunter Legend 37’..... 59,500
’91 Hunter 42 Passage... 127,000
’92 Hunter 43 .................. 105,000
’92 Hunter 33.5 ................ 49,000
’93 Hunter 23.5 ................ 10,000
’93 Hunter 23.5 ................. 8,450
‘93 Hunter Legend 35.5... 65,000
’94 Hunter 29.5 ................ 41,000
’96 Hunter 376 ................. 94,000
’97 Jeanneau SO45 ....... 195,000
’97 Catalina 28 ................ 35,000
’97 Hunter 376 ................ 99,000
’99 Hunter 340 ................ 75,000
’00 Hunter 450 ............... 249,000
’00 Hunter 380 ............... 134,950
’00 Hunter 410 ............... 154,000
’01 Hunter 410 ............... 148,000
’01 Hunter 460 ............... 169,000
’01 Hunter 410 ............... 149,000
’02 Hunter 260 ................ 29,500
’03 Hunter 420 ............... 185,000
‘04 Hunter 240 ................ 19,950
’05 Hunter 36 ................. 147,000
’05 Hunter Liberty ............ 1,800
’05 Hunter 36 ................. 148,000
’05 Hunter 41 ................. 235,000
’05 Hunter 33 ................. 106,000
’06 Hunter 31 .................. 85,000
‘06 Hunter 36 ................. 147,000
2003 Hunter 420 $185,000
2001 Hunter 410 $149,000
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Catalina
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and Albin and Carolina Classic power boats. 50 ton travel
lift. Va. Clean Marina.
Norton’s Yacht Sales Inc.
Deltaville. 776-9211. Boat
slips, gas and diesel fuel,
sewage pumpouts, restrooms,
35-ton travel lift, new and
used boat sales, dealer for
Hunter sailboats and Jeanneau yachts, ASA sailing
school, full service.
Norview Marina 18691 General Puller Highway, Deltaville.
776-6463. Gas and diesel,
boatel, hull and engine repair,
modern restrooms, boat
ramp, swimming pool, laundromat, convenience market,
travel lift, forklift, Delta boat
sales and brokerage.
Regatta Point Yacht Club
Neptune Ln., Deltaville. 7768400, open and covered slips
to 70’, clubhouse, meeting/
conference room, pool, wireless internet access, concrete
floating docks.
Stingray Harbor Marina End
of Rt. 33 near Stingray Point,
Deltaville. 776-7272. Sail and
powerboat slips.
Walden’s Marina Deltaville.
776-9440. 60 covered and
open boat slips, ship’s store,
gas and diesel fuel, restrooms,
pumpout facility, full-service
boatyard, hull and engine
repair, bait, transient space,
railway, travel lift.
NFishing Bay
Chesapeake Marine Railway
548 Deagles Rd. Deltaville,
Va. 776-8833, Ship’s store, hull
and engine repair, restrooms,
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storage.
Fishing Bay Harbor Marina
519 Deagles Rd., Deltaville.
776-6800. Gas and diesel,
modern restrooms, swimming
pool, laundromat, bicycles,
WiFi, ValvTect marine fuel,
floating and fixed, open and
covered slips. fishingbay.com,
e-mail: info@fishingbay.com
NJackson Creek
Deltaville Boat Yard Rt. 683,
Deltaville, 776-8900. Hull and
engine repair, dry storage,
fiberglass repair, carpentry
work, travel lift, full rigging
services, full service yard.
Deltaville Marina 274 Bucksview Ln., Deltaville, 7769812. Gas and diesel, sewage
pumpout,
ship’s
store,
restrooms, swimming pool,
Laundromat.
NLaGrange Creek
Remlik Marina and Mike’s
Marine Services 485 Burch
Rd, near Urbanna. 758-5450.
Full-service boatyard, hull and
engine repairs, ship’s store,
pumpout, 30-ton travel lift,
swimming pool, restrooms,
onshore winter storage, gas,
99 covered slips.
NLocklies Creek
Locklies Marina Rt. 621, Topping. 758-2871. Gas and
diesel fuel, ship’s store, dry
storage, charter boats moor
at the facility, restrooms, two
launching ramps, boat rentals,
picnic tables.
Regent Point Marina Inc. Topping. 758-4457. Sailboats
only. Sewage pumpout, clean
restrooms and showers, boat
ramp for leaseholders, playground for children, covered
picnic area, storage lockers,
and boatyard service including hauling and ground storage available.
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43 >>
Rt. 639, Crafton
Quarter Rd. near Christchurch
School, boatel, 30-ton travel
lift, boat rentals for day fishing, gas, diesel, dry storage,
ship’s store, bait, bath house,
launch, ramp, ABC off, hull
and mechanical repair. 7584067. bestboatyard.com.
NRobinson Creek
Sunset Point Marina, 792 Burrell’s Marina Rd., private gated
marina with 40 slips on Robinson Creek, hand made rockfish, flounder and trout tackle
on sale, restrooms and bath
houses, pump-out facilities,
ramp, picnic tables and gas
grills for family oriented occasions, and aqua-lodge vessels
for sale. (804) 758-5016.
NUrbanna Creek
Dozier’s Port Urbanna Yachting Center 1 Waterfront St.,
Urbanna. 758-0000. Hull and
engine repair, restrooms, outside boat storage facilities,
covered slips to 70’, clubhouse and 40-ton lift.
Urbanna Bridge Marina At
foot of Watling St. adjacent to
Urbanna Creek Bridge. (540)
226-5357. 44 slips, transient
dock, bath and shower facilities, pumpout station, recreational area, restaurant access,
apartment complex for yearly
rental, mobile mechanics,
convenient to gas and diesel
pumps.
Urbanna Town Marina At foot
of Virginia St. 32 slips, 16 transient. Bath and shower facilities, laundry, pumpout station,
handicapped accessible. 7585440.
Urbanna Yachting Center At
foot of Watling St., Urbanna.
758-2342. Full-service yard,
gas and diesel fuel, transient
space, pumpout facilities, 25
ton travel lift.
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NCoan River
Coan River Marina 3170 Lake
Road near Lottsburg. Deep
water slips with easy access
to Bay and river. Gas/diesel,
laundry, restrooms, full repairs,
25 ton travelift. 529-6767.
Lewisetta Marina At the end
of Rt. 624. Gas/diesel, sewage
pumpout, ship’s store, ABC
off, ice, hull and engine repair,
boat rentals, fishing and cruise
charters, restrooms, launching
ramp. 529-7299.
NCockrell’s Creek
Buzzards Point Marina At the
end of Buzzards Point Rd. in
Fairport. Restrooms w/showers, gas/diesel, ice, pumpout
service, 70 in-water slips, 100
dry storage, WIFI service,
Tangier Island ferry service,
picnic area, Located near restaurants. 453-3545.
Fairport Marina At the end of
Polly Cove Rd. near Reedville,
gas/diesel, ship’s store and
restaurant, restrooms. 4535002.
NLittle Wicomico River
Chesapeake Bay Camp-Resort
Near Lilian. 20 covered slips,
store, hot showers, swimming
pool, mini-golf, pavilion, 11
air-conditioned cabins for rent,
breakfast served Sun. Overnight and annual slip rentals.
453-3430.
Cockrell’s Marine Railway Near
Heathsville. Hull and engine
repair, sewage pumpout,
launching ramp. 453-3560.
Smith Point Marina Off Rt. 652
near Sunnybank. Full service,
covered and uncovered slips,
ramp, forklift and 12 ton travel
lift, camping, bathhouse, laundry, and new ship’s store. Transients welcome. Wi-Fi, cable
available. One mile to the Bay.
453-4077. smithpointmarina.
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NLodge Creek
Olverson’s
Lodge
Creek
Marina Inc. At the end of
Rt. 623 (Melrose Rd.) near
Lewisetta. Gas/diesel, sewage
pumpout, launching ramp,
sand beach, heated pool,
laundry room, restrooms/
showers, boat with trailer storage, 200 covered and open
slips, transients welcome.
529-6868.
NGreat Wicomico River
Great Wicomico Marine Off Rt.
200 at Burgess, gas, launching ramp, restrooms, showers.
453-3516.
NTowles Creek
Ingram Bay Marina At the
end of Rt. 609 (Remo
Rd.) Wicomico Church. Covered boathouse slips up to
48 feet, Outside slips up to
60 feet. Shell Gas/diesel,
Sewage pumpout, Ship’s
store, Tackle/bait shop,
Deep boat ramp, Restrooms,
showers, Captain’s lounge,
Rental cottages. Fishing
charters, Cruises (dinner,
sunset or destination), Boat/
canoe rentals. 580-7292
ingrambaymarina.com
NYeocomico River
Krantz Marine Railway On Rt.
622, Harryhogan Rd. Sewage
pumpout, ship’s store (hardware and marine supplies
only), hull and engine repair,
restrooms, slip rentals. 5296851.
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NMorattico Creek
Whelan’s Marina At the end
of Rt. 647 in Farnham on
the Rappahannock River
and Morattico Creek. Gas,
ship’s store and snacks, boat
repairs, launching ramp,
ABC off, restrooms/showers,
sales of boat and engines,
travel lift. 394-9500. whelansmarina.com.
Westmoreland
NMattox Creek
Harbor View Marina Rt. 664
in Oak Grove, Slip rentals,
showers, pool, snack bar, boat
sales and repairs, fuel, sewage
pump-out. 224-9265.
NMonroe Bay
Nightingale’s
Motel
and
Marina 101 Monroe Bay Ave.
Transient slips, restrooms,
restaurant next door, motel
accommodations. 224-7956.
Stanford’s Marina and Railway
829 Robin Grove Ln. Working
boatyard, slip rentals, haul
and lift, wooden boat repairs,
marine store. 224-7644.
Monroe Bay Marina 331 Lafayetter St. 95 rental slips, water
and electric, bathrooms,
onsite security. 224-7544.
Winkie Doodle Point Marina
65 rental slips, bathrooms,
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Urbanna, Va.
(804) 758-1099 or (800) 718-5737
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boats can be rented Memo728 in Coles Point, Slip rentwater and electric. 224-9560.
rial Day–Labor Day. Kayaking
als, boat ramp, fuel, store,
NPotomac River
classes and tours are also held
boat yard, sewage pumpout,
Colonial Beach Yacht Center
periodically. 493-8821.
campground, pool, restau1787 Castlewood Dr. 200
rant, fishing pier, biking/hiking NYeocomico River
Slip Marina with covered and
trails, cabin rentals. 472-3955. Kinsale Harbour Yacht Club
floating berths, transients
and Restaurant Rt. 203 in
colespoint.com.
welcome, fuel, ship’s store,
Kinsale. Deep water slips,
boat yard w/30 ton marine Westmoreland State Park Rt.
showers, swimming pool,
3, West of Montross, A public
lift, sewage pump-out, bathtennis court, and restaurant.
boat ramp is located at the
house, swimming beach, play
Transients welcome. 472park. Gas, ice, bait and fishground, pub, restaurant. 2242514.
ing supplies are available for
7230. cbycmarina.com
sale. Paddleboats and row- Port Kinsale Marina and
Coles Point Plantation Rt.
and boat yard. The Mooring
Resort Rt. 608 in Kinsale, 96
Restaurant. 472-2044. portkindeep water slips in protected
sale.com.
harbor, transients welcome.
Ship’s store, fuel, electric, laun- White Point Marina 175 Marina
Drive in Kinsale. Slip rentals,
dry, modern bath houses, slip
fuel, sewage pumpout, showrentals, boat ramp, sewage
ers, haul-out/railway facilities,
pumpout, pool, laundry, picnic
full service repairs. 472-2977.
area, restaurant, campground,
whitepointmarina.com.
lodging. Full-service marina
Middlesex Art Guild to
feature one woman show
There is a word that best
describes Jacquie Colligan and
that word is polyphiloprogenitive!
The Middlesex Art Guild
Gallery at 217 Virginia Street in
Urbanna will feature this multitalented and much admired
artist in a one woman show
September 5-28. Everyone is
encouraged to come and experience the visual and ornamental
pleasures created by this fascinating artist.
Colligan was eager to experience life at the age of 16
when she began her solitary
travels across the continents.
Each new country she traveled
through and lived in brought an
ever-expanding awareness and
appreciation for artistic expression in a multitude of media
forms.
Art education is a constant
passion of Colligan for she has
sought out and studied with
numerous accomplished artists.
These many artists include the
much-published
watercolorist John Salminen, the famous
Canadian landscapist Brian
Atyeo, and instructional watercolor artist George James.
But painting and drawing are
not the only thing that Colligan
is made of. Jewelry is the soul of
this artist. Jewelry created from
precious and semi-precious
stones gathered from all parts of
this earth. And in that lays the
synergy found within her necklaces, bracelets, earrings, etc.
Not only has Colligan traveled
and seen the world, but she now
creates art from the very minerals she once walked past while
absorbing the varied cultural
societies that live above these
beautiful treasures. Each handcrafted piece is one-of-a-kind
assembled and instilled with
the unique insight and intuition
that only she could imagine by
pulling together her past with
the object in hand to create this
beautiful art in the present.
The Virginia Watercolor
Society chose Colligan for its
2007 exhibit in Hampton and its
2008 exhibit in Roanoke. She
received a blue ribbon in the
2008 Art on the Half Shell Fine
Art and Crafts Festival.
For those who haven’t looked
up the 20-letter word in the opening sentence, it means: “very
imaginative and extremely prolific.” This describes Colligan’s
one woman art exhibit at the
Middlesex Art Guild Gallery.
The public is invited to a
reception on Saturday, September 6, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the
gallery in Urbanna. The reception is generously sponsored by
Ann Meekins of Ann Meekins
Realty. This event is free and
open to the public.
For more details about the
Middlesex Art Guild, call 7589080.
Family Fun Day to feature music,
games, rides, exhibits and food
watermelon-eating contest for
all ages with prizes sponsored
by Rappahannock Jewelry and
Urbanna Republic.
There will be a hayride
sponsored by Bethpage CampResort, fire truck rides, and the
popular dunking booth. The big
slide will return and a variety
of carnival games featured.
The Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office will have a display;
the Middlesex County Animal
Control Officer will again have
some pet adoptions available;
and the Virginia State Police
will again give out information
to keep us all safe.
The Urbanna Fire Department and Central Middlesex
Volunteer Rescue Squad will
be on hand to assist and answer
questions about their organizations. Remember volunteers
are always needed!
Admission will remain as
always $2 for adults and $1 for
school-age children. Children
under 5 years will be admitted
free.
“With gas prices high, come
to the Urbanna Family Fun
Day yearly celebration,” said
Brooks. “Bring your chair
or blanket, your family, and
neighbors and come out and
help support your local volunteer fire department and the
woman’s auxiliary.
Family Fun Day is sponsored
by the Woman’s Auxiliary of
the Middlesex Volunteer Fire
Department and the Town of
Urbanna.
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Fun Day from 3 to 7 p.m. on
Saturday, August 30, at the
Urbanna firehouse promises to
be filled with an afternoon of
fun games and a good time for
all ages.
There will a carnival theme
this year.
“Sweet Justice” will perform
from 4 to 7 p.m. “Sweet Justice
plays a variety of music and is
very well known in this area,
and we are very happy to have
them join us this year,” said
event chair Lois Jean Brooks.
Charlie Culley will again
serve as DJ and sound man.
New this year will be an oldfashioned cake walk, silent
auction with all kinds of great
items including a golf package
from the Tides Inn, and fun
games for all ages.
Urbanna Baptist Church
Daycare will sponsor its train
ride for the little ones.
The Middlesex High School
cheerleaders will have a bake
sale and will demonstrate some
of their routines.
There will be free balloons
for all children sponsored by
Citizens and Farmers Bank.
EVB will distribute free
giveaways for all the children,
and BB&T will offer free water
while supplies last.
The special guests this year
to visit with all the children
will be Mickey and Minnie
Mouse.
Food will consist of Firehouse hot dogs, hamburgers,
French fries, homemade barbecue with homemade slaw, snow
cones, soft drinks, homemade
lemonade and popcorn.
Also returning will be the
No Strings Attached puppet
show from Urbanna Baptist
Church, and entertainment by
the Urbanna Oyster Festival
Queen contestants and Little
Miss Spat contestants.
Returning will be the popular
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Welcome to Middlesex County
A model of the “Miss Ann” is now on display at the Middlesex Art Guild Gallery in Urbanna. The model is on loan
to the gallery by Stuart Painter of White Stone. It was built by the longtime captain of the Miss Ann, Clarence
Smith. The gallery is open Fridays and Saturdays (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and Sundays (1 to 3 p.m.). Call 758-9080 for
more information.
History
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formed around 1669 from
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one of the oldest English settlements in the United States. Many
plantation homes still stand from
the Colonial era and it is rich in
history that spans nearly 350
years.
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and the Chesapeake Bay, much
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were bombarded and looted.
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gained immortal fame as the
spot where Captain John Smith
was nearly killed by a stingray.
Three centuries ago ships from
London, Liverpool, Bristol and
Glasgow were common sights on
Urbanna Creek. Just across the
creek from Urbanna is Rosegill,
one of the oldest plantations in
America. It was for many years a
center of influence in the Colony
and a power in the political and
commercial life of this area. It
was the home of five generations
of Wormeleys, one of the most
influential families in the colony.
Colonial governors Sir Henry
Chicheley and Lord Howard of
Effingham made Rosegill their
home.
During the Civil War, General
George McClellan formulated a
plan of attack to take Richmond
by starting from Urbanna. The
plan was named the Urbanna
Plan, but it was never instituted.
In 1862, several Yankee warships bombarded the town but
legend has it that the only thing
the Yanks killed was an old hare.
One of the cannonballs did hit
the old courthouse, which today
is the Middlesex Woman’s Club
building on Virginia St.
During the bombardment
the townsfolk congregated on
the creek bank near where the
Urbanna Bridge is located today.
Legend has it that an old man by
the name of Montague stood at
the top of the hill and whenever
he saw a flash of a cannon firing
he would scream “squat” and
the townsfolk would squat down
to the ground.
Government
Middlesex County Administrator
Charles M. Culley Jr., Courthouse annex, Saluda. Open
8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Mon.–Fri.
758-4330.
Urbanna
Town
Administrator Lewis Filling, Cross St.,
Urbanna. Open 8:30 a.m.–4:30
p.m., Mon.–Fri. 758-2613.
Chamber of Commerce
Urbanna Business Association,
Urbanna. (800) 523-4711.
Urbanna Oyster Festival Foundation. 758-0368.
Services
ABC Store Urbanna, Virginia St.;
Deltaville, Rt. 3
Churches Middlesex Ministerial
Middlesex
County
Association, Chauncey Mann, Tennis Courts Taber Park, Public Beach Wake Beach at the
end of Rt. 627.
776-9171, will refer according Urbanna (for residents and
to denomination.
guests of town residents) and Swimming Pools Town of
Urbanna and Deltaville ComLibrary
Middlesex County Deltaville Community Associamunity Association in Deltaville
Public Library Urbanna Branch, tion (for residents and guests of
(for residents and guests of resi758-5717. Deltaville Branch, the Deltaville area).
dents).
776-7362.
Ball Fields Deltaville Ball Park,
Trash and Recycling Deltaville
home of the Deltaville Deltas, a Public Docks Day mooring at
Millstone Landing in Water
Convenience Center on Rt.
semipro baseball team. Games
View.
33 across from Rt. 660 (Jackscheduled on weekends in the
Boating and Fishing Charter
son Creek Rd.), open daily 8
spring and summer.
a.m.–5 p.m.; the Saluda Convenience Center at Stormont
VISIT and ENJOY
on Faraway Rd. (Rt. 705),
Deltaville’s
open daily except Thurs. from
7 a.m.–5 p.m.; the Jamaica
Convenience Center on Rt.
640 near Church View, open
(Disciples of Christ) ACTS 11:26
daily 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; the
Worship: 9 & 11 a.m. - Classes: 10 a.m.
Hartfield Convenience Center
on Rt. 730 in Hartfield, open
Mike Cook, Pastor
804-776-6230
daily 6 a.m.–8 p.m. For information call the courthouse,
philippichristianchurch.com
758-4330, or transfer station/
Saluda convenience center,
758-0542.
Veterinary Services Hartfield
Animal Hospital, 8 a.m.–5
p.m. Mon.–Fri. Doctors hours
by appointment only, phone
776-9219. Saluda Veterinary
Clinic, 2–5 p.m. Mon., Wed.
and Fri. Phone 758-2303 or in
emergencies, (800) 225-0256.
Countryside Animal Hospital at
307 Gloucester Rd. in Saluda,
758-0333.
Philippi Christian Church
Urbanna Creek, 758-4349.
fishing boats are concentrated
on Locklies Creek and in the
Deltaville area. The Bethpager, a To change or update Middlesex
44-passenger deadrise, cruises information, contact lchowning@
from Bethpage Camp-Resort or ssentinel.com.
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Recreation
Middlesex County Sports Complex Walking track, volleyball
and basketball courts, soccer/
football field (open dawn to
dusk), softball/baseball fields
(must be scheduled through
Sports Complex Committee.
Concession stand open during
scheduled events.
I have found out
that there ain’t no
surer way to find
out whether you like
people or hate them
than to travel with
them. ~Mark Twain
Rotary’s Monte Carlo Night at the Rivah due September 13 at Rosegill Plantation
The 6th Annual Monte Carlo from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, SepIt will be a night of casino-style
Tickets are $50 and available PORT Financial Services, from
at the Rivah, sponsored by the tember 13, at historic Rosegill games, horse races, prizes, silent at EVB Bank, the law office any Rotarian, or by calling 776Middlesex Rotary Club, will be Plantation near Urbanna.
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stop to chat and where kids still ride their
bikes after school.
Enjoy a picnic in Taber Park, stroll
the waterfront at Upton’s Point or visit
picturesque Waterman’s Park.
Discover imaginative shops with trendy
designer labels and where shopkeepers
know everyone by name.
Dine under the palms Caribbean-style.
Kick back for boss barbecue or lick a tall
ice cream cone. Order a heaping seafood
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Sally Sledd of
Richmond returns
to the stables at
Bridlewise Riding
Academy in
Hartfield.
2006 report compiled by the Virginia Department of Agriculture estimates that some 7,000
horses reside in the Chesapeake Bay region of Virginia, tucked away among the area’s creeks
and rivers. That’s small beans compared to the Loudoun and Fauquier counties of the world,
but in a region where 10,000 people make up a county, it’s a lot of horses. Horse lovers can find plenty
of ways to enjoy themselves here. From weekly lessons to weeklong camps, saddleclubs to 4H, and fox
hunting to rodeo, this area has it all. Discover some of the ways to horse around in Rivah Country.
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by Reid Pierce Armstrong
Join the Club
“This is the thing I do for me,” said
Rebecca Raymo, another member of the
club, whose son takes riding lessons with
Jenkins.
The ladies had just finished up with
an intensive two-day camp designed for
adults that focused on posture, communication, horse behavior and care. Each
day included tons of riding, a talk from a
specialist such as a horse masseuse and a
gourmet lunch. The camp was so popular
this summer that instructor Laura Gordon
said she had to add sessions.
For expert adult riders, there are nearby
fox hunting clubs steeped in tradition.
Susan Sanders of White Stone and Jeannie Jenkins of Wake are members of the
newly formed Caroline Hunt.
Sanders, a pharmacist by
>> 54
Debbie Scripture photo
Betsy Witt was 47 years old the first
time she got on a horse. She had been
watching her daughter ride for years and
kept thinking: ‘That looks like so much
fun,’ she said.
When her dad died in front of her
three years ago, it was the kick-start she
needed. She thought: ‘I’m 47, when am I
going to start living?’
She started taking lessons with Jeannie
Jenkins at Lost Cypress Farm. Witt now
owns her own horse and is a member of
a local group of middle-aged women that
call themselves, jokingly, the Saddlebag
Club. Their motto is that riding is cheaper
than therapy and twice as effective.
“It makes me feel so good,” Witt said,
who works as a 911 dispatcher when she’s
not in the riding ring.
Scripture Farms campers explore the Great Wicomico River.
Debbie Scripture photo
Take a hike
Beth Clarke on Wallymon shows off her Dressage-canter.
Most people explore Rivah Country by car or boat, but
to see it the way the early settlers did, try a tour on horseback. Many stables offer trail rides to customers who
have taken lessons.
Several area stables offer trail rides down to the river,
although most will want to ascertain a rider’s skill before
taking the plunge.
It’s a wild experience, said instructor Laura Gordon of
Lost Cypress Farm, who swam with her horse for the first
time ever this summer.
“When they get wet, especially with their summer
coats, it’s like riding a wet ice cube. They’re just really
slippery,” said Jeannie Jenkins, owner of Lost Cypress
Farm. “It takes a lot of leg muscle just to stay on.”
But, it’s a great way to beat the summer heat and the
horses truly seem to enjoy it, she added.
“They are so graceful in the water.”
For those who prefer not to get wet, a trip along the
shore can be just as nice. Debbie Scripture
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day, began fox hunting with her grandmother when she was a young girl.
“I come from a long family tradition of
foxhunters,” she said.
She took a hiatus from horseback riding
when she had her children, but returned to
it later in life. Her daughter, now 19, rides
with her in the hunt club and is a champion
in national fox hunting circuits.
“It’s a wonderful Virginia tradition,” she
said. “I enjoy the pageantry of it – the lovely
attire. It’s just one of those things that blows
my skirt up.”
Burgess grocer Erica Eubank moved to
the area with her husband several years ago
and decided that she needed a sport of her
own.
“My husband was always playing golf,
hunting and fishing, and I was doing nothing, I needed a hobby other than my children,” she said. “I kept driving by these
horses in a field and thinking about how
much I would love to learn to ride.”
Eubank called Debbie Scripture of Scripture Stables and started taking lessons.
Now, she owns two horses of her own and
has started showing some in dressage competitions.
“I never thought I’d show,” she said. “I
was just looking for a hobby.”
At Scripture Farms, Eubank found a
social outlet as well as a way to burn calories.
“Debbie inspired me to start showing.
I’m not in it so much for the competition
but to show off what I’ve learned. Riding
has not only helped me get in shape, it’s
changed my life.”
Most riding instructors offer lessons to
adults, beginner and advanced alike. Saddle
clubs typically form around a stable, so the
best way to get involved is to link up with
a local stable. Fox hunting clubs require an
invitation to join, but welcome spectators
and guests. For a listing of area clubs and
instructors, see page 55.
>>
Jennaka York of Hartfield on Bubba and Rachel Champ of Mathews on Phyllis swim in the
Rappahannock River on the last day of camp at Lost Cypress Farm.
53 >> takes her students and campers on trail rides
down to the beach along the Great Wicomico River.
Stonehouse Stables in Toano offers guided tours
through York River State Park. Five miles of bridle
trails afford a glimpse of Virginia’s tidewater landscape, complete with views of Taskinas Creek and the
York River.
Joining a saddle club is another great way to access
the water. Club members often provide their companions with access to a variety of property for trail
riding.
Horse owners can also trailer their horses to multiuse
trails such as Belle Isle State Park in Lancaster, Beaverdam Park in Gloucester or Sandy Point in King William
where they can create their own water adventure.
For a listing of trails and stables, see page 55.
Explore
The Virginia Horse Council and Commonwealth Foxhounds will sponsor a trail ride and
picnic lunch at Ingleside Plantation in Westmoreland County September 28. Trails will be
marked so riders can travel at their own speed. Different morning and afternoon routes will
be available for those who want to ride all day. A fried chicken lunch will be provided. The
afternoon ride will feature a stop for ice cream sundaes at the Westmoreland Berry Farm.
Riders must bring their own horses, a completed registration form and current coggins. The
cost is $40 for VHC members and $50 for non-menbers. Visit virginiahorsecouncil.org to
download a registration form.
Head West
Western style enthusiasts may want to visit one of the area’s show grounds. The Mathews
Horse and Pony Club hosts events throughout the summer on Rt. 198 near the Dutton Post
Office. The next show is October 22 at 10 a.m. Call 758-2255 for more information. The
Northern Neck Horse and Pony Club hosts shows on the second Saturday of each month at
the show grounds on Route 3 in Warsaw across from the ballfields. Upcoming shows begin
at 1 p.m. September 13 and October 11. There is a $2 admission fee and refreshments are
available. For more information, call 540-775-9471.
Wanted
A Guide to Horsing Around the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula
Veterinarians
Feed Stores
A&S Feed Supplies, 642-4940, Gloucester
Point
4 Bar W Feed and Supply, 693-7487,
Gloucester
Four Legs Feed Co., 758-0099, Locust Hill
Middlesex Lawn and Garden, 758-3742,
Locust Hill
Outlaw Farms Feed and Supply, 5295924, Callao
Farm and Home Supply, 435-3177,
Kilmarnock
Moughon’s, 725-2600, Mathews
Murphy Feed, 804-872-3712, Mt. Holly
Farriers
KC Forge Horseshoeing, Joe Cuthbertson, 436-6041, Lancaster
Visner’s Horse Shoeing, 757-928-3202,
Gloucester
Hobby Horse Farm, Wayne Webb, 6937883, Gloucester
Jeff Ford, 339-9128
Roy Crader, 758-5050, Middlesex
Tony Harper, 642-5947, Gloucester
Bill Hunt, 693-0570, GLoucester
Jennifer Oliver, 694-4588
Chris Dicus, 725-3747, Mathews
Tim Mayo, 693-5062, Gloucester
Trail Riding
Belle Isle State Park, 462-5030, Lancaster
Beaverdam Park, 693-2017, Gloucester
Sandy Point State Forest 434-977-6555,
King William
Boarding/Sales
Pleasant Cove Farm, 435-6035,
White Stone
Pidlin’ Acres, 758-1555, Saluda
Wheaten Point Farm, 436-1103,
White Stone
Horse Training/Lessons
Bridlewise Riding Academy, 776-0606,
Hartfield
Morning Glory Farm, 580-5872, Lottsburg
Scripture Farm, 580-6318, Wicomico
Church
EquestHunter Stables, 694-4875,
Gloucester,
Patti Lomele, 694-0303, Gloucester
Suzanne Parodi, 684-9936, Certified
Instructor
Lost Cypress Farm, 776-6493, Wake
Rein Dance Performance Horses, 7693622 or 814-1182
Dee Simpson, 693-9100, Gloucester
Cedar Creek Farm, 695-0943 or 757-7136169, Gloucester
Ed-El Farm, 516-4249, Aylett
Havers Hall Farm, 693-2560, Gloucester
Show Grounds
Mathews Horse and Pony Club, 7582211, Mathews
Northern Neck Horse and Pony Club,
540-775-9471, Warsaw
ARIA Farm, 769-1715, West Point
Whippoorwill Farm, 366-8778, Shacklefords
4H Clubs
Middlesex, 758-4120
Lancaster, 462-5780
Gloucester, 693-2602
King William, 769-4955
Northumberland, 580-5694
Westmorland, 493-8924
Richmond County, 333-3420
Mathews, 725-7196
Tack Stores
T-Town Tack, 443-4614, Tappahannock
Triple D Tack and Feed, 804-843-3355,
West Point
Saddle Clubs
Dragon Run, 693-2066, Gloucester
Saddlebags, 577-3831, Wake
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Bridle Creek Veterinary Clinic, 758-2211,
Jamaica
Dover Equine Veterinary, 769-1196, Aylett
Kilmarnock Animal Hospital, 435-6320,
Kilmarnock
Warsaw Animal Clinic, 333-3433, Warsaw
Heathsville Animal Hospital, 580-5135,
Heathsville
Ingrid Stacia of Richmond and Cobbs Creek takes a
moment away from her chores to say hello to one of the
Morgan horses at Bridlewise Riding Academy.
Go Camping
Summer camp is the ideal way to be immersed in the local horse
culture. Whether it’s overnight camp B&B style at Bridlewise
Riding Academy, week-long day camp at the waterfront Scripture
Stables or an intensive three-day camp at Lost Cypress Farm, there
are offerings around the region for all abilities and age groups.
Melinda Sorenson of Bridlewise said the number of students
she gets each summer is directly proportionate to the number of
fliers she passes out at local marinas. She’s had students from as
far away as England, France, Germany and Nova Scotia discover
her by water.
Bridlewise is the perfect place for a young rider who is thinking
about being a horse owner some day, Sorenson said. She focuses
on learning to care for the whole animal. Not only do students
spend hours every day riding, they learn to do everything from
saddling and bridling the horses in the morning to brushing them
down and cleaning their stalls in the evening. All the students are
certified in the AMHA horse mastership program.
“I believe horse care and responsibility is just as important as
learning to ride,” Sorenson said. Afternoons around the ranch are
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and campers can choose to
either lodge at the ranch or head
home for the evening. Sorenson is passionate about Morgan
horses, which she has been
breeding and showing for 11
years. It’s America’s first breed,
she said, the SUV of horses. She
currently has 15 horses. Camps
run all summer long.
For riders looking for a more
intensive learning environment,
Lost Cypress Farm offers threeday mini camps for all riding
levels. Beginning riders can
learn to walk, trot and even
canter before the session is over.
Those who have the basics down
can practice jumping, prepare
for competition and learn all the
essentials of owning a horse and
running a barn.
Other stables offer week-long
camping experiences for youth
and adults. Check with a nearby
stable for more information.
Summer Blowout Sale!
8151 Mechanicsville Turnpike
Mechanicsville
www.sportvehicles.com
804-559-4282
Contact for a quote - [email protected]
There is something about the outside of a horse that
is good for the inside of a man. ~Winston Churchill
AWARD WINNING WINES
WINE TASTING, WINERY TOURS, VINEYARD TOURS
Thursday-Sunday 11-5
or by appointment
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AULT FIELD VINEYARDS
Kings Mill Rd, Kinsale, Virginia 22488
(804) 472-4430
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At the corner of Vault Field Rd (602)
and Kings Mill Rd (601), Kinsale
Rivah Diversions
W
Vineyards. 453-2628.
here can you go in Rivah
Country for a family S mith Island Cruise departs
from Chesapeake Bay Camp
friendly excursion or day of fun?
Resort at the end of Rt. 650
Below are listings of places that
in
Reedville.
453-3430.
may be of interest.
Tangier
Island
Cruise
Boat Cruises
departs
from
Buzzard’s
Blue Sky Memories sailing Point Marina at the end
and dining on the Chesa- of Rt. 656 in Fairport,
peake Bay or Rappahannock near Reedville. 453-2628.
V intage Yacht Tours depart
River. 475-1066.
daily from the Tides Inn
Claud
Somers
at
the
or Carters Cove Marina in
Reedville Fishermen’s MuIrvington. 438-5510.
seum sails every other Saturday at 10 a.m. 453-6529.
L et’s Go Sailing! offers day Boat Rentals
cruises, boat rides and B .E.S.T. Boatyard, Rt. 639,
lessons on “Free Spirit.”
Crafton Quarter Road near
Leaves out of Urbanna by
Christchurch
School
in
appointment.
824-4006.
Middlesex. 758-4067.
Mobjack Sailing offers day In gram Bay Marina, small
sails, island picnic cruises,
skiffs, 14–18 foot. Fishsunset and moonlight sails.
ing licenses included in
Mathews County. 815-0144
rental. Wicomico Church
or 725-0354.
in Northumberland. 580Rappahannock River Cruise
7292.
on the “Captain Thomas”
departs from Tappahannock Bowling
and travels to Ingleside E vans Bowling Center, 34
13th Annual Fairfields Fall Festival
ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW
Fairfields United Methodist Church
Burgess, VA on Routes 360 and 644
Sat., Oct. 4, 2008 - 9am to 3 pm
A variety of Arts & Crafts
FREE KIDS STUFF
Face Painting • Dinosaur Dig • Fishing Well
Petting Zoo • Pumpkin Painting • Pop Corn
Clowns • Musical Entertainment
FOR SALE
N.C. Style BBQ • Hot Dogs • Beverage
Homemade Soups • Baked Goods
INFO: 804-453-9067 or www.fairfields-umc.com
conjunction with the public
Cralle Ct., Kilmarnock. 435schools. 580-8901.
3950.
V illage Lanes Rt. 14 at Business R ichmond County YMCA,
761 Main St., Warsaw. ProRt 17, Gloucester, 693-3720.
vides weekly summer sesCamps for Kids
sions. 333-4117.
S
ummer
Camps on the River
4 –H Camps, contact local
Residential coed summer
Extension office.
camp, Christchurch School
Belle Isle State Park Rt. 683,
in Middlesex. 296-2306.
Lancaster. 462-5030.
Family
Camp Irvington at Chesa- Westmoreland
YMCA 18849 Kings Hwy.,
peake Academy, Irvington.
Montross. Licensed summer
ages 4 to 14. 438-5575.
day camp program. 493Camp Piankatank Hartfield,
8163.
776-9552.
County
Fun Factory Inc., Montross. Westmoreland
Camps 493-8163.
School age summer camp
available. 493-9518.
M athews County YMCA, Canoe/Kayak Rentals
Rt. 198, (Buckley Hall Rd.) Bay Trails Outfitters Rt. 609
Mathews. 725-1488.
in Mathews. guided tours,
M iddlesex Family YMCA
rentals, instruction, kid’s
11487 General Puller Hwy.
eco-camps. 888-725-7225
Hartfield, 776-8846. Sailor 725-0626.
ing camps, soccer camps, B elle Isle State Park Rt. 683,
summer day camps.
Lancaster. 462-5030.
N orthern
Neck
Family Chesapeake Bay CampYMCA, 39 Harris Dr.,
Resort
Reedville.
453Kilmarnock.
Provides
3433.
weekly summer sessions. Ingram Bay Marina End of
435-0223.
Rt. 609, Wicomico Church.
N orthumberland
Family
580-7292.
YMCA,
59
Monument Lazy
Day
Adventures,
Place, Heathsville. Provides
Urbanna. Rentals and ecoweekly summer camp in
tours of local waters, along
Rappahannock River Cruise
Depart from Tappahannock on this day cruise that will take you to
Ingleside Vineyards. Along the way, view Bald Eagles as they soar
overhead. Once at the vineyard enjoy an optional lunch and wine
tasting. Leaves Tuesday-Sunday at 10:00 and Returns at 4:30.
Cruise All Day
for $25
Tangier Island Cruise
Take a cruise across the Chesapeake Bay aboard our
luxurious “Chesapeake Breeze.” Discover the tiny island of
Tangier where you will see the forgotten lifestyle of its inhabitants
and eat seafood delicacies at one of its several restaurants.
Leaves Daily at 10:00 and Returns at 3:45
For more information and reservations please call us at:
804.453.BOAT (2628) or visit www.TangierCruise.com
with camping. 758-9302.
Northern Neck Kayak, LLC.
Guided tours and fishing
trips from the Tides Inn in
Irvington. 363-6831.
Group trips, paddleboats
& hydro bike rentals.
Montross 493-9191 or 804493-8821.
Farmers’ Markets
Colonial Beach Market Day
Fourth Sat. of the month
May–Nov., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
224-0021.
G loucester
Market first
and third Sat. May–Oct.,
Susanna Wesley United
Methodist Church Rt. 17,
693-9534.
Heathsville
Farmers’
Market Third Sat. of the
month Apr.-Nov., 8 a.m.
to Noon. Behind Rice’s
Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern in
Heathsville.
Irvington Farmers’ Market
First Sat. of the month
from May to Nov. 8 a.m. to
Noon. Irvington Commons.
Kilmarnock Farmer’s Market
Kilmarnock, on the corner of
Rt. 3 and First St. The fourth
Sat. of the month from May
to Oct., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Mathews Farmers’ Market
every Sat. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
at Mathews historic courthouse green.
Urbanna’s
Downtown
Market second Saturday of
each month until Fall. 9 a.m.
to 1 p.m. in the Southside
Sentinel parking lot and in
front of the Marble House
in Urbanna. 758-2000.
Fresh Local Produce
K&J Farms, Diggs, freshpicked asparagus. 7255397.
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Public Beaches
Merryvale Farms, Inc. Hardyville, 776-7554.
B ethel Beach Natural Area
Preserve, Mathews.
Fun Parks
C olonial Beach, sunrise to
sunset.
Fast Laps Karting Go-Karts.
Hwy. 639 Saluda. 758-2882. Gloucester Point Beach, Rt.
17 at York River.
Swamp Fun Park, 2735 Geo.
Washington Hwy., (Rt. 17) H aven Beach Public Landing,
Rt. 643, Diggs. 725-4229.
Paint ball. 642-8778.
Naylors Beach, near Warsaw.
Learn to Sail
Take Rt. 360 to Rt. 624 to
Rt. 634.
N orton’s Sailing School 97
Marina Road Deltaville.
Putt Putt
776-9211
M objack Sailing Blackwa- B ethpage Miniature Golf
ter Creek, North River,
and Ice Creamery 758Mathews County. 815-0144
GOLF (4653). Putt-putt golf
or 725-0354.
for general public. Rt. 602
Premier Sailing 438-9300,
just outside of Urbanna.
744 St. Andrews Ln., Weems.
Athena Vineyards
& Winery
The tasting room and gift
shop are open weekly
Friday - Sunday
12 noon - 5 pm
Complimentary Wine
Tasting
Jessie Dupont Highway
Route 200
Just South of Glebe Point
Free broadband highspeed internet access
Please join us!
804-580-4944
www.athenavineyards.com
Trolley Rides
Movies
K ilmarnock Trolley schedule begins May 2 and runs
Essex 5 Cinemas 1653
through Oct. 3. Routine
Tappahannock Blvd., Tappadays and hours of operahannock. 445-1166.
tion are Fri., 4-10 p.m.; Sat.,
Hillside Cinema, intersec9 a.m.-10 p.m.; and holiday
tion of Rts. 14 and Route 17
weekend Sun., 1-6 p.m.;
Business, Gloucester. 69325¢. 435-1552.
2770.
York River Crossing Cinema, “T he Pearl” runs in and
around Urbanna from May
Rt. 17, Hayes. 642-5999.
23 through Labor Day. Fare
Pick Your Own Fruit
is 25 cents. 758-2386.
B entwaters Farm Spray-free
blueberries, 1083 Circle Dr., Wine Tastings
Rt. 600, Mathews 725-5839. Athena Vineyards & Winery,
Eastfields Farms, blueInc. Burgess, 580-4944.
berries in July/Aug. 725- B elle Mount Vineyards New3948.
land Rd., Warsaw. 333-4700
Lew Bristow’s Blackberry In gleside
Vineyards
&
Farm Hartfield, 776-7785.
Winery Rt. 3, south of Oak
Open: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Grove, on Rt. 638. 224Mon., Wed., and Fri.; 9 a.m.
8687.
to 7:30 p.m., Tues., Thurs. O ak Crest Vineyard &
and Sat.
Winery Oak Crest Dr., King
Tater Neck Blueberry Farm
George 540-663-2813.
Blueberries. Rt 608/Potato Vault Field Vineyards, 2953
Neck Road, Port Haywood,
Kings Mill Rd., Kinsale. 472725-2623. Open during day4430.
light hours. No chemicals White Fences Vineyard &
used on their bushes.
Winery Irvington. 438-5559.
Westmoreland
Berry
Farm Rt. 637, off Rt. 3, Skating
take Rt. 634, Oak Grove. S tan’s Skateland Rt. 3
Montross, 493-9890.
It is not enough for a man to know how to ride; he must know
how to fall.
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Introduction to Abstract Painting ................................... Rose Nygaard
Painting Incredible Light In Watercolor………………….Kathleen Noffsinger
Oil Painting, Inside Out ................................................... Charles VanDenburgh
(Oct. 7 to prepare plates) Printmaking ............................. Jane Stouffer
New! Developing the Strength of Watercolor Design ... Ray Andreotti AWS
New! WEEKEND DEMO……Richmond Artist R. Sawan White paints with oil & wax
Chinese One Stroke Watercolor Painting ...................... Diane Jacobson
Painting Waterscapes and Boats.................................... Jerry Spangler
Painting Incredible Color in Watercolor ......................... Kathleen Noffsinger
All About Acrylics ............................................................ Jane Stouffer
Oil Painting, Fun Evening Studios ................................. Charles VanDenburgh
Discovery Through Acrylic Layering.............................. Marge Alderson
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Nov. 17 and 18
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Welcome to Richmond County
Center, 333-3505; Hours:
Mon.–Sat., 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Churches Rev. Rodney Sidney,
333-4280, will refer according to denomination.
Library Richmond County
Media Center, 333-3025.
Trash and Recycling Collection sites are on Rt. 624 near
Heritage Park Resort; on Rt.
360 near Indianfield, and
on Rt. 3 in Farnham. Hours:
7:30 a.m.–7 p.m. Mon.–Fri.;
7 a.m.–7 p.m. Sat., and 8:30
a.m.–7 p.m. Sun.
Veterinary Services Warsaw
Animal Clinic, Dr. Samuel
Marston and Dr. Michael
Molineaux, North Lakeside
Dr.,
Warsaw.
333-3433.
Hours: Mon.–Fri., 9 a.m.–2
p.m.
Recreation
Visitors relax on a summer afternoon at Naylors Beach near Warsaw.
History
K
nown as the Gateway
to the Northern Neck,
Richmond County was established in 1692 from the old
Rappahannock County.
Originally explored by Captain John Smith in 1607–1608,
the county was settled in
1640 when people migrated
up from settlements below
the Rappahannock River. It
was presumably named after
the First Duke of Richmond,
cousin to both King William
III and Queen Mary. One of
the early settlers was Colonel
Moore Fauntleroy, who patented land in the county in
1650.
The first county
seat was thought
to be at the
t
mouth of Little
Moun
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Carter’s Creek,
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then
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river
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tlement. The seat
was moved inland
in 1730 and renamed
the Richmond County
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Don’t
Courthouse. In 1831, the
name was changed to Warsaw
in sympathy with the Polish
struggle for independence.
Warsaw was incorporated as
the county’s only town in 1947
and is now the site of the
courthouse, built in 1748, and
the 188-year-old clerk’s office,
which housed the Richmond
County Museum from 1992 to
1999.
Richmond County became
the Gateway to the Northern Neck in 1927 when the
Downing
Bridge
across
the Rappahannock River at
Tappahannock was opened,
connecting Richmond County
to Essex and opening up
travel to and from the Northern Neck. The bridge, which
replaced 200 years of ferry
service, was dedicated by
Sen. Thomas Downing of the
Northern Neck.
Richmond County was the
home of the last president to
be elected under the Articles
of Confederation. In 1788,
Judge Cyrus Griffin was
elected president of the U.S.
Congress Assembly and held
that position until the U.S.
Constitution was adopted
and his successor, George
Washington, was elected as
the first President of the U. S.
William A. Jones gained
recognition for Richmond
County in 1916 when, in supporting self-government for
all people, he authorized a
bill that guaranteed independence for the Philippines. In
1926, the people of the Philippines erected a memorial
at Jones’ gravesite in the St.
John’s Episcopal Churchyard
in Warsaw.
Government
Richmond County offices:
Rt. 360, Warsaw. 333-3415.
www.co.richmond.va.us
Warsaw Town offices: Belleville Rd., Warsaw. 333-3737.
www.townofwarsaw.com
Chamber of Commerce
Richmond County Chamber
of Commerce, 313-2252.
Services
ABC Store Rt. 360 in Warsaw,
Times Square Shopping
Public Boat Ramps Fishing Pier, Rt. 624 to Rt. 638;
Fones Cliff, Rt. 624 to Rt.
622; Rt. 3 at Totuskey Creek
Bridge; Canoe Landing, Rt.
608 at Farnham Creek.
Public Beach Naylors Beach
and Campground. Take Rt.
360 to Rt. 624 to Rt. 634.
Heritage Park Resort $2
admission fee, tennis courts,
boat ramp, picnic area,
hiking and nature trails; Rt.
624.
Public Hiking Trails Richmond County trail behind
Rappahannock Community
College, Rt. 360, Warsaw.
Ball Fields Richmond County
Little League, Rt. 3 in
Richmond
County
Warsaw. Hours vary. 3335105.
Public Recreation Richmond
County YMCA serves the
public with various programming throughout the year.
Public swimming pool in
Lively. 333-4117.
To change or update Richmond County information,
contact lvaldrighi@rrecord.
com.
Book group to reconvene
The Fall Book Group series
sponsored by the Friends of
the Library at Rappahannock
Community College in Warsaw
will meet the second Monday
of September, October and
November at the Chinn House
at 11 a.m.
A Dutch treat lunch at a site
chosen by the group will follow
the discussions for those inter-
Museum cruise is September 12
The Richmond County Museum’s annual Rappahannock
River Cruise aboard the Capt.
Thomas will be held September 12, departing from
the dock at Hoskins Creek in
Tappahannock at 6 p.m.
The two-hour cruise will
include a buffet supper, bever-
ages and door prizes from the
museum shop.
Tickets are available from
board members and at the
museum. There are discount
prices for multiple tickets. For
reservations, call 333-3607
Wednesday through Saturday
from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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to attend, nor is having read the
month’s selection.
The book to be discussed
September 8 will be See You
in a Hundred Years: Four Seasons in Forgotten America by
Logan Ward, a true story of
a young family that left New
York City to live in the Appalachian Mountains as people did
in the early 1900s. New and
used copies are available from
Amazon.
October 13 the group will
discuss the low country of
South Carolina in The Spirit
of Sweetgrass by Nicole Seitz.
Reviewer Pat Conroy says that
“Her character, Essie Mae
Laveau Jenkins, is worth the
price of admission.” New and
used paperback copies are
available.
The Friday Night Knitting
Club by Kate Jacobs will be
featured November 10. A story
of female friendship, USA
Today describes it as “Like
Steel Magnolias set in Manhattan.” This bestseller is available
in libraries and bookstores.
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Water safety
class slated
The River Counties Chapter of the American Red Cross
will hold water safety instructor classes from September 15
through 21.
Classes require advance registration; call 435-7669.
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Office: (804) 529-5700
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Golf tourney Oct. 6
to benefit Deputy Santa
The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office will host its 13th
annual Law Enforcement Golf
Tournament October 6 at the
Tartan Golf Course in Weems.
Proceeds will benefit the
Deputy Santa program.
Civilian and law enforcement
teams are welcome to register.
The registration fee is $240
per four-man team. Send $60
pre-registration fee payable to
the Lancaster County Sheriff’s
Office at 8293 Mary Ball Road,
Lancaster, VA 22503.
The format is a four-person
modified scramble. Teams will
use best drive of the foursome,
but play own ball into the hole.
The format will open with a
shotgun start at noon.
Participants must be active
or retired law enforcement personnel to be eligible for the law
enforcement division.
Prizes will be available for
low net in each division, closest to the pin and longest drive.
There also will be numerous
door prizes. An awards banquet will be held immediately
following tournament competition. For more information, call
Ashley O’Bier at 462-5111.
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TV Wiring, Telephone Wiring, Network Wiring, Telephone
Systems, Central Vacuum, Whole House Audio,
Home Theater, Consultation,
Sales, and Service
402 North Main Street
Kilmarnock, VA 22482
804.436.0300
[email protected]
Piankatank River
Golf Club
*
Open to The Public
(804) 776-6516
The
Steamboat
Restaurant
(804) 776-6589
Both Located at
RT. 629,
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at Hartfield P.O.
turn on 629
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Open Every Day
20 minutes North of Gloucester
10 Minutes from Norris Bridge
Rivah Golf
Rivah Golf
Courses
Hobbs Hole
plans golf
tournaments
Essex
Woodside Country Club A
nine-hole course on Route
17 north of Tappahannock.
Pro shop. Snack bar. 4434060.
Hobbs Hole An 18-hole
course behind Wal-Mart
on Routes 17 and 360 in
Tappahannock. Pro shop.
443-4500.
Gloucester
Gloucester Country Club A
9-hole course off Route 17
at Gloucester Court House.
Pro shop. Snack bar. 6932662.
Lancaster
The 15th hole at Hobbs Hole Golf Course is a challenging 354-yard par 4. Above is the
view from behind the green. Hobbs Hole is behind Wal-Mart in Tappahannock.
The Golden Eagle An 18-hole
course on Route 646 in
Irvington. Operated by The
Tides resort. Pro shop. Full
service restaurant. 438-4460.
The Tartan An 18-hole course
on Route 646 in Irvington. Pro
shop. Restaurant. 438-6005.
King Carter Golf Course A
The Tartan Golf Club in
new 18-hole course at 480 Weems, in conjunction with the
Old Saint Johns Road in Professional Golf AssociationWeems. 435-7842.
sponsored Patriots Day, will host
Golf club to host Wounded
Warriors tourney August 28
Middlesex
Piankatank River Golf Club
An 18-hole course on Route
629 in Hartfield. Pro shop.
Full service restaurant. 7766516.
Northumberland
The Village Green A 9-hole
Callao. Pro shop. Full service
restaurant. 529-6332.
Quinton Oaks An 18-hole
Callao. Pro shop. Full service
restaurant. 529-5367.
a Wounded Warriors Golf Tournament August 28.
The tournament will benefit
service members who have been
wounded and injured during
operations in Iraq, Iran and elsewhere during the global war on
terror.
Proceeds from the tournament
will benefit The Injured Marine
Semper Fi Fund and the PGA
Patriots Day Foundation.
The tournament will be a fourman, captain’s choice format.
Honored guests will be wounded
and injured service members,
including those from the USMC
Wounded Warriors Regiment of
Quantico, The Army Wounded
Warrior Program, various Army,
Navy and Marine commands in
the Tidewater Region and the
Army Wounded Warrior program. A veteran service member
or a Wounded Warrior will be
a guest member of each foursome.
General Jack Sheehan, a
35-year veteran of the USMC
and a twice Wounded Warrior,
will be the tournament guest of
honor. General Sheehan’s last
military assignments were as
the Commander-in-Chief of the
U.S. Atlantic Command and as
the Supreme Allied Commander
Atlantic for NATO. He is currently a senior vice president
with Bechtel International.
The entry fee is $75 per person.
Lunch will be served at 11 a.m.
followed by a kick-off ceremony
and a shot-gun start at noon. An
awards ceremony with hot dogs
and hamburgers will be held at
the tournament conclusion.
Philips Corporation has
donated a 42” flat screen TV
to raffle as a major tournament
prize. The cost is $5 per ticket
and tickets may be purchased by
the public. The winner need not
be present to win.
Tournament sponsors, hole
sponsors and prize donations are
still needed. To participate, contact Tom Parrish at 577-7179,
or the Tartan Golf Shop at 4386226.
Hobbs Hole Golf Course in
Tappahannock has several tournaments in late August and September. All are open to the public.
On August 30 is the C.O.
Balderson Annual Golf Tournament with a 9 a.m. shotgun start.
On September 19 is the Richmond County Crime Stoppers
Golf Tournament at 1 p.m.
On September 20 is the
Mechanicsville Baptist Church
Golf Tournament at 9 a.m.
On September 27 is the Hylba
Hunt Club Golf Tournament at
noon. To register, call the golf
course at 443-4500.
Laurel Shelter
golf tourney
due Sept. 8
The Laurel Shelter Golf
Invitational will be held at
Piankatank River Golf Club in
Hartfield on Monday, September 8. Registration will be at 11
a.m., and a shotgun start will
be at 1 p.m.
All proceeds will go to benefit the clients of Laurel Shelter
Inc.
Teams of four can register for
$400 and individuals pay $100.
Team entry includes complimentary drinks, cigars, and tickets to
the awards dinner at 6 p.m. The
package also includes 18 holes
of golf and cart, practice range
balls, team pictures, raffles, and
much more.
Those interested in playing
or sponsoring can call Kenny
at 695-4090 or Cherie at 6945890, or visit the Laurel Shelter
website at www.laurelshelterinc.
org for more information.
Golf tournament
to support museum
The Mary Ball Washington
Museum and Library will hold its
2008 Treenie Chilton Memorial
Golf Tournament September 18
at the Golden Eagle at the Tides
Inn.
The four man captain’s choice
tournament will begin with a
shotgun start at 1 p.m. A $10,000
hole-in-one prize is offered plus
raffles, door prizes and auction
items.
Registration will begin at noon
and box lunches will be provided.
An awards dinner will end the
evening. The entry fee is $150
per person or $500 per team of
four and includes greens fee, cart,
lunch and dinner.
The entry deadline is September 4. Contact 462-7280 or [email protected].
Corporate sponsorship opportunities are available at a variety
of levels. Donations of prizes
and promotional items are also
requested.
The tournament is named in
memory of Catherine “Treenie”
Chilton, a founding member,
devoted volunteer, generous
benefactor and next-door neighbor of the museum. She helped
establish the Mary Ball Washington Museum & Library in 1958,
and in 1978 she facilitated its
growth by purchasing and donating the Lancaster House building
to provide additional space.
Proceeds will support the daily
operations, educational programs
and exhibits, and the continued
preservation of its historic buildings and collections.
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Welcome to Gloucester County
lector of customs, was the only
black to hold statewide office
in the Federal Works Project
Administration.
Gloucester Point’s location at
the York River and the Chesapeake Bay has held a strategic
place in history. Fortified during
Bacon’s Rebellion, Gloucester
Point is just across the York River
from Yorktown, site of the British
surrender to end the American
Revolution.
Originally called Tyndall’s Point,
named for an early mapmaker, it
was renamed Gloucester Towne
and was once the county seat
until it was moved 13 miles north
during the 1700s.
When Jamestown was burned
by Bacon in 1676, the Virginia
Executive Council considered
moving the state capital to Tyndall’s Point, but the motion was
rejected. Jamestown remained
the state capital until it was shifted
to Williamsburg.
In 1769, the new county seat,
Botetourt Towne (old town
Gloucester), was laid out. It was
named for Baron de Botetourt,
then governor of Virginia.
Today, visitors can find a clasvutline
sic example of an early Virginia
county seat at the Gloucester
Courthouse Historic District on
Main St. (Rt. 17 Business) in the
The exhibit titled “Quilt Codes of the Underground Railroad” will be on display at the business district.
Gloucester Museum of History at 6539 Main Street in Gloucester through September
30. The exhibit, on loan from the King and Queen County Extension Office, includes Government
12 posters describing the symbols and what they may have meant to escaping slaves.
Many county offices are in the
A quilt of the various designs is also on display. The museum is open Monday-Friday, Gloucester County Courts and
Office Building on Main St. (Rt.
10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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attempted to make the governor
reform colonial policies. His army
burned Jamestown and he briefly
controlled the colony before his
death ended the revolt.
Dr. Walter Reed, who, in 1900
proved yellow fever is transmitted by mosquitoes and could be
controlled by eliminating them,
was born at Belroi in 1851.
Lesser known is John Buckner,
who brought the first printing
press to Virginia.
World-renowned botanist John
Clayton was a clerk of the court.
Attorney Thomas Calhoun
Walker, the state’s first black col-
Gloucester
County
8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. 693-4042.
Chamber of Commerce
Hayes. 642-2181. Animal Care
of Gloucester, 7102 Hayes
Shopping Court, Hayes, 6425740. Gloucester Veterinary
Hospital Ltd., Rt. 17, 6933030.
Gloucester Chamber of Commerce, Coca-Cola Building,
Main St. Gloucester, Va. 23601.
Hours: 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Mon.–
Recreation
Fri. 693-2425.
The Gloucester Visitor Center The Gloucester Department
is in the Roane Building (1896)
of Parks and Recreation
on the Historic Court Circle on
has 25 public parks or water
Business Rt. 17. Open Mon.–
access areas. A brochure is
Sat., 10 a.m.–4 p.m. and Sun.,
available by calling the office
1–4 p.m., and by appointment
at 693-2355.
for groups. Call 693-3215 or vis- Water Access Two of Gloucitgloucesterva.info.
ester’s public boat landings
have picnic areas. They are
Services
Cappahosic, on Rt. 618 at the
York River, and Deep Point
ABC Stores Main St. near the
on Rt. 606 at the Piankatank
courthouse in Gloucester,
River. Cappahosic, has seaopen 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Mon.–
sonal restrooms.
Sat., 693-3973. York River
The following locations have
Crossing Shopping Center in
boat landings and fishing
Hayes on Rt. 17. 642-9084.
areas. They include: Cedar
Churches Call 693-3821 for
Bush/Olivers on Rt. 633 at the
referral according to denomiYork River, Cherry Point on
nation.
Rt. 641 at the Severn River,
Libraries Gloucester Library,
Glass Point, on Rt. 656 at the
Main St. 693-2998. Hours:
Severn River, John’s Point on
Mon.-Thurs., 10 a.m. to 8
Rt. 629 at the Severn River,
p.m., Fri. and Sat., 10 a.m. to
Millers on Rt. 612 at the Poro5 p.m., Sun., 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
potank River, Paynes on Rt.
Gloucester Pt. Branch Library,
630 at Wilson Creek, Severn
Route 17, 642-9700. Hours:
on Rt. 649 at Mobjack Bay,
Mon. and Wed., 10 a.m. to 5
Warehouse on Rt. 621 at the
p.m., Tues. and Thurs., 10 a.m.
Ware River, and Gloucester
to 8 p.m., Fri. and Sat., 10 a.m.
Point Beach on Rt. 1208 at
to 2 p.m.
the York River, which has
Trash and Recycling Hours:
fishing, a boat landing and
Mon.–Fri. 8 a.m.–7 p.m. and
restrooms.
Sat. 7 a.m.–7 p.m. The landfill
is on Rt. 17 north of Adner and Ball Fields Ark Park on Rt.
17 two miles south of Ark
is open Mon.–Fri., 8 a.m.–7
has athletic fields.
p.m., and Sat. 7 a.m.–7 p.m.
Call 693-5480 or the landfill at
To change or update Gloucester
693-5109.
Veterinary Services Abingdon information, email tchillemi@
Animal Clinic, Rt. 17 and 1311, ssentinel.com
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area code unless noted. Call for
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has a web site. B=breakfast,
L=lunch, D=dinner. $ indicates
average price range of entrees:
$ = under $10; $$ = $10 to $16;
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Applebee’s American cuisine, steaks, ribs, stir-fried
specialties and more. 1650
Tappahannock Blvd. Near
Wal-Mart. L/D/$$. 445-8731.
Asia Café Chinese restaurant
serving Szechwan, Hunan
and Cantonese cuisine. Take
out. Essex Square Shopping
Center. 1619 Tappahannock
Blvd. Tappahannock. Open 7
days. L/D/$. 445-9991.
Bella’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria Pizza, Subs, Spaghetti, &
Wraps. Daily Lunch Specials.
L $ D $$. 1673 Tappahannock
Blvd. 804-443-4912.
China King Buffet Chinese
Szechwan, Cantonese and
Peking cuisines plus American
foods. Lunch specials, family
dinners, carryout service.
L/D/$$. 1392 Tappahannock
Blvd.,
Tappahannock.
443-2099.
Ferebee’s Food and Spirits
All new menu and decor with
many daily specials. Handcut
steaks, fresh local seafood,
salads,
sandwiches,
desserts. Live entertainment and
karaoke. L/D/$$. Queen St.,
Java Jacks Coffee House Open
Daily 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Serving
Breakfast & Lunch. Sunday 9
Exclusively
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Golden Creations
Gloucester Point, Va.
(804) 642-1458
(877) 642-1458 - toll free
Rivah Museums & Historic Sites
Essex
Open Tues. - Fri. from 9 a.m.
to noon.
Beale Memorial
Baptist Church
The 1728 courthouse contains the original walls of the
old courthouse. It is at the
corner of Rts. 17/360 and
Queen St. in Tappahannock.
In 1875 the Tappahannock
Baptists organized Centennial
Baptist Church. The building
had been the scene in 1774
of the trial and sentencing to
jail of four Baptist ministers
for “preaching and expounding the Scriptures contrary to
law.”
Essex County Courthouse
Built in 1848 to replace the
old courthouse, now Beale
Memorial Baptist Church. A
1926 renovation added a bell
and clock tower. It is on Prince
St. in Tappahannock and has The former Morattico General Store, established in 1901, now serves as the Morattico
long contained the largest por- Museum.
trait collection in the county.
Essex County Museum
and Historical Society
Newly expanded, the Essex
County Museum is located in
downtown Tappahannock and
surrounded by historic buildings. The expansion included
the opening of the “Carl D.
Silver Gallery,” another smaller
gallery, an expanded gift shop,
a reference room, a document
storage room, and handicap
accessible restrooms.
Currently on display is
the “Homespun Treasures:
Quilts, Coverlets and Textiles”
exhibit. Wonderful examples
of simple to intricate styles of
this art form will take you back
in time. This exhibit will be on
display through the summer.
Additional exhibits of interest continue on display, such
as “From Sandlot to Semipro:
Baseball in Essex County,”
which follows the story of
America’s pastime in the county
from just after the Civil War
to present day. The museum
also houses the “Shelling of
Camden” diorama, a miniature 4'x 8' recreation of
the Rappahannock Civil War
engagement.
Continuing
museum exhibits include prehistoric fossils, Native American and colonial artifacts,
and items from the American
Revolution, Bacon’s Rebellion, the Civil War and World
Wars I and II.
The museum is located at
218 Water Ln. and is open
free of charge daily (except
for Wed.) from 10 a.m. to 3
p.m. and Sun. 1-3 p.m. Call
443-4690 for more information or visit us online at www.
ecmhs.org.
purely Gothic Revival structure in the county. The building on Duke St. is also one of
the earliest churches of this
style in Virginia. Shown by
appointment.
was built prior to 1769. It
now serves as the Essex Treasurer’s Office.
Vauter’s Episcopal Church
Vauter’s Episcopal, 1731, is
on Rt. 17 north of Loretto. St.
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Anne’s Parish built the first
St. Paul’s Episcopal c. 1838, half of the church in 1719,
at Miller’s Tavern, and Mt. making it one of the county’s
Zion Baptist at Dunbrooke, oldest structures. Vauters is
built in the 1850’s, boast the 11th oldest of 48 colonial
Gothic-style embellishments churches still standing in Viron their traditional rectangu- ginia. The masonry is among
the finest of any colonial
lar forms.
church.
The Old Clerk’s Office
On
Prince
St.
in
Tappahannock was built in Gloucester
1808 next door to the court- Abingdon Episcopal Church
house. It is now the home of
Abingdon Episcopal on
the Essex Women’s Club.
Rt. 17 between the courthouse and Gloucester Point,
St. John’s Episcopal Church The Old Debtor’s Prison
is a rare cruciform colonial
On the courthouse green church. A unique three-tiered
Built in 1849 under the
rectorship of the Rev. John next to the Essex County pulpit and magnificent pipe
Peyton McGuire, is the only Courthouse in Tappahannock organ distinguish this church.
Gloucester Courthouse
Square Historic District
On Main St. (Rt. 17 business)
in Gloucester Court House,
the district includes a circular
walled green with five historic
buildings, which are examples
of 18th century architecture.
They are in use today as government offices and are open
to the public.
The Roane Building, a clerk’s
office built in 1896, features
maximum security with iron
grating and heavy metal doors.
It now houses the county’s
visitor’s center which is open
Mon. – Sat. from 10 a.m. to 4
p.m. and 1–4 p.m. Sun. Check
in at the visitor’s center to see
other historic buildings on the
square.
They include the Colonial
Courthouse, an architecturally
sophisticated brick building
with ornate details. In contrast,
the Old Jail, built in 1873, is of
rugged construction. It holds
the Investigative Division of
the Gloucester County Sheriff’s Office.
The heavy construction of
the Debtor’s Prison, circa.
1810, made the building
useful as an arsenal during the
Civil War. The floor of the Clayton Building is built of stone
brought from England.
Adjacent to the green is
Lawyers’ Row, so named for
the attorneys’ offices there.
The nearby Botetourt Building
was a pre-revolutionary ordinary or tavern. A former hotel,
it now houses the Gloucester
Museum of History.
Gloucester
Museum of History
The Gloucester Museum of
History and Visitor’s Center
is in the Botetourt Building
on Main St. (Rt. 17 Business)
near the historic Courthouse
Square.
The building, built about
1770, was New’s Ordinary,
a roadside tavern. The
Gloucester Museum of History will feature “The Good
Old Days” exhibit highlighting numerous artifacts and
memorabilia depicting the
lifestyle of those who lived in
Gloucester many years ago.
Visitors will be reminded that
their ancestors milked their
own cows, churned their own
butter, cranked ice cream in
a wooden bucket-like freezer,
cut their own firewood, made
bread, lived at night by lamplight, walked behind horses
and mules to plow the fields
to raise vegetables, corn and
feed for the animals.
Children’s games were different then as was the social
life of their parents and
grandparents. The exhibit
will close September 29.
Permanent exhibits include
Native American artifacts
dating to 800 B.C., copies
of a 1655 land gift from an
Indian tribe, artifacts from the
Old Free School House (ca.
1676), Civil War relics, and
items from Hotel Botetourt,
an Old Country Store and the
Bank of Gloucester.
The museum is open Mon. –
Fri. from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. and
Sat. from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Call 693-1234 or 693-2659.
Admission is free.
Pocahontas Museum
The Pocahontas Museum
at Gloucester Courthouse has
information, artifacts and pictures relating to the Indian
Pocahontas, Captain John
Smith and the Powhatan Indians. On display is a rock traditionally known as the one
on which Capt. John Smith’s
head was placed when Pocahontas saved his life at Werawocomoco (Wicomico) in
Gloucester County.
The museum is open on the
second Sat. of each month
through Oct. from 1–4 p.m.
and by appointment, phone
693-2795.
and finest of American houses
of the colonial period,” wrote
Thomas Tileston Waterman
in his book “Mansions of Virginia.” Rosewell was gutted
by fire in 1916 but its ruins
on Carter’s Creek are a testament to the fine brickwork of
the grand structure built in
the 1740s. From Rt. 17, go
west on Route 614, turn left
onto 632 to Route 644. It is
open Mon. - Sat. from 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m. and on Sun. from 1
to 4 p.m. Admission is $4 for
adults, $2 for children ages
6-12. For more information,
call 693-2585 or log on to
www.rosewell.org.
Virginia Institute
Rosewell
Rosewell “was the largest of Marine Science
Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern Events
Tavern Scrappers: Do you like to scrapbook? Join a group that gets it done!!
Meets every other Monday in the Transportation Building. Call the Foundation
office for dates and time: 580-3377.
Blacksmith Guild meets every Tues., Thurs. & Sat. in the Blacksmith Shop,
10:00 - 3:00.
Tavern Quilt Guild meets the first Tuesday of the month in the Transportation
Building.
Tavern Gift Shop open Wed. - Sat.: 580-3536
Farmers Market: Sat., Sept. 20, 9-1
Chili Cook Off - be part of the first one! Call for participation rules or tickets:
580-3377. Make it a great day with the family - childrens games, chili, hot dogs.
Golden beverages available.
Tavern Gift Shop
804-580-3536
Tavern Restaurant
804-580-7900
Tavern Members & Friends Pub Nite: Thurs., Sept. 25, 6:00: Pot Luck Dinner
RiverRide: Sept. 27th - Bike the Northern Neck! Register at www.riverride.org
Remember......the Tavern Restaurant is open Wed. - Sat., for lunch and dinner.
Call for reservations: 580-7900 Ask about “Special” Nite!!
Call the Tavern for information on becoming a member, participating in events
and just having some good ol’ fun! Be a part of a recreated Historic Town Square.
Foundation Office: 580-3377.
The Tavern is located in Heathsville. Visitors and volunteers always welcome.
The Foundation Office number is 580-3377 - please call if you would like more information
VIMS offers free public tours
on Fri. at 10:30 a.m. weekly
except for major holidays.
These 90-minute guided walks
include the Visitor’s Center
and Aquarium, a research
laboratory, and other sites on
campus. The tours are most
interesting for adults and
older children. Call (804) 6847846 or e-mail programs@
vims.edu in advance for reservations, or to arrange special
group tours at other times.
VIMS also offers monthly
after hours lectures, an annual
Marine Science Day, and selfguided weekday access to the
visitor center from 9 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. For more information visit www.vims.edu. VIMS
is on Rt. 1208, Greate Rd., at
Gloucester Point.
Walter Reed’s Birthplace
Located at Rts. 616 and
614, Walter Reed’s Birthplace
is open by appointment and
during Garden Week. Contact
the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities’ Joseph Bryan Branch,
P.O. Box 335, Gloucester, VA,
23061.
Ware Episcopal Church
Built in the 1700s, Ware
Episcopal is an excellent
example of the early colonial
Virginia Churches built in the
form of a rectangle. It is open
for Sunday services, Garden
Week and other special occasions and by appointment. It is
on Rt. 14 about a mile south of
the Courthouse.
The Warner Hall Graveyard
Located on Rt. 629, the
graveyard is the site of a colonial family cemetery where
ancestors of George Washington, Robert E. Lee and Queen
Elizabeth II are buried. Owned
by the Gloucester
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open to the public.
More information on historical places is available at the
Gloucester Public Library or
the Gloucester Chamber of
Commerce. A Gloucester Historical Committee brochure
contains a driving tour of the
county’s points of interest.
Lancaster
Christ Church and
Carter Reception Center
and Museum
Built in 1735 by Robert
“King” Carter. This National
Historic Landmark is open to
the public.
A visit to the adjacent
Carter Reception Center and
Museum completes a tour of
historic Christ Church. The
complex is at the intersection
of Rts. 646 and 709 between
Irvington and Weems.
The museum houses the
original communion silver
engraved by order of the
Parish Vestry in 1720.
The church is open to the
public from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30
p.m., free of charge. The
reception center and museum
are open Apr. – Nov. from 10
a.m. – 4 p.m. Mon.–Sat. and
2–5 p.m. Sun.. Call ahead for
group tours, 438-6855.
donated by Fletcher Brown
IV.
A new exhibit, the Kilmar nock-Lancaster
Texacos,
includes
uniforms,
photographs, team records,
equipment and newspaper
clippings. The display will
become a permanent exhibit.
The museum is open Thurs. –
Sat. from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
436-9100.
Lancaster Court
House Green
Contact Mary Ball Washington Museum and Library
for walking tour/information, 462-7280. Sites include
Lancaster House, c. 1800;
MBWM&L
headquarters;
Old Jail, c. 1820; Lancaster
County Courthouse, c. 1860;
Steuart-Blakemore Building,
c. 1900; Giese’s store, c.1900;
Lancaster Tavern, c. 1790;
Trinity Episcopal Church, c.
1884; Confederate Monument, unveiled in 1872; General Store (Lancaster Woman’s
Club), c. 1900; and the Old
Clerk’s Office, c. 1797. The
entire Court House area is
designated an Historic District
and is on both the Virginia
and the National Registers of
Historic Places. 462-7280.
Lancaster Roller Mill
Located on Rt. 3 north of
Kilmarnock the roller mill
dates to the 1840’s and was
in use into the 1970’s. Mills
have existed at the site for
hundreds of years. Currently
under restoration by the Acors
family and The Friends of the
Lancaster Roller Mill, the existing structure and rural-life
exhibits are open by appointment. 435-6694.
Kilmarnock Museum
The Kilmarnock Museum
at 76 North Main St. features
displays and exhibits focusing
on Kilmarnock’s past and present, including areas of commerce and banking; maritime,
seafood and agricultural concerns; schools, churches and
social customs; and children’s
interests. A miniature of Leon
Rice’s Soda Shoppe was made
and donated by Nancy Clark. Lebanon Baptist Church
Located in Alfonso, the
On display now are artifacts
found during the downtown church was built in 1842 of
revitalization. The items were common bond brickwork.
Admission is $2 and includes Store building (c. 1901) at
a self-guided tour brochure. 6584 Morattico Rd.
The museum offers exhibits
The genealogy library is open
Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. related to country storekeepLevel Fields
Located on Rt. 3, Brookvale. with a $5 usage fee for non- ing, watermen’s activities and
Built in 1859. Now operating members. Annual MBW mem- agriculture in the former workberships are offered for $25. ing watermen’s village. Also
as a bed and breakfast.
8346 Mary Ball Rd. Lancaster, on display are Native AmeriVA 22503. 462-7280. www. can artifacts and photos and
Locusville
documents relating to the vil583 Slabtown Rd., Ottoman, mbwm.org
lage’s history.
relatively unaltered example
The museum is open May –
of Greek Revival architecture, Morattico Baptist Church
Kilmarnock. This 1856 brick Oct. on Sat. and Sun. from
c. 1855. It’s a private residence
but operates as a farm with a structure houses the mother noon to 4 p.m.
church of Baptists in the Northcountry store.
ern Neck, established in 1778. St. Mary’s White Chapel
Located at the intersection
Mary Ball Washington
of Rts. 354 and 201. Founded
Morattico Waterfront
Museum
in 1669, one of the oldest and
The Mary Ball Washing- Museum
The Morattico Waterfront most interesting churches in
ton Museum, named for the
Lancaster native and mother Museum is housed in the Virginia. Outdoor information
of George Washington, is on former Morattico General center gives aid in locating
Rt. 3 in the heart of Lancaster
Court House historic district.
The collections and exhibits focus on the history of
Lancaster and surrounding
counties and are housed in the
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clerk’s office, and Lancaster
Green
House. The special exhibit
“Foundations of Lancaster VIllage: Its People and Places”
is on display through Oct. 30
and features photographs
and documents chronicling
the owners and residents of
Lancaster House from 1828 to the present. The Genealogy
and Research Library offers
thousands of books and reference items and has a search
able card catalog on-line at
mbwm.org.
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The Court Green
at Mathews Courthouse
The court green holds several examples of colonial
architecture. The old courthouse was built between 1792
and 1795. A debtor’s jail and
the clerk’s office, built in 1859,
Steamboat Era Museum
The Steamboat Era Museum are still in use as county govat 156 King Carter Dr. in ernment offices.
Irvington preserves the history
of the Chesapeake Bay steam- Gwynn’s Island Museum
The Gwynn’s Island Museum,
boat era of the late 19th and
open 1–5 p.m. each Fri., Sat.
early 20th centuries.
Among
the
permanent and Sun. May – Oct., has two
exhibits are a diorama of floors of exhibits, a research
Irvington’s steamboat wharf in library and gift shop. Admisthe 1920’s, artwork, photogra- sion is free, donations welphy, maps and memorabilia. come.
New exhibits include a preThe museum is preparing to
restore the pilothouse of the Cival War Wheeler and Wilson
steamboat Potomac, which sewing machine on loan by the
is on the Irvington Commons great-great daughter of the
original owner, Sarah A. Thuradjacent to the museum.
The new rotating exhibit ston who was born in 1827
entitled
“Steamboats and lived in the Glebe section
a-comin” which focuses on of Mathews. Thurston’s greathow the steamboats brought great grand daughter Mary
prosperity back to the local Godsey lives in New Point and
area after the war. The exhibit North Carolina.
Also on display is a 100also features information on
local canneries, church camps, plus year old corn sheller, with
general stores and the floating original red paint, now faded,
and name.
theaters.
The museum features a tabSummer hours for the
museum are Thurs. –Sat. from leaux depicting the legend of
10 a.m.–4 p.m. and Sun. from Col. Hugh Gwynn accepting
1 to 4 p.m. For more informa- what is now called Gwynn’s
Island from Princess Pocation, call 438-6888.
hontas in gratitude for saving
her life when she fell from
Mathews
her canoe. Also featured are
replicas of two 16th and 17th
Callis Wharf
The packing house at Callis’ century maps of Virginia and
Wharf on Gywnn’s Island was the Chesapeake Bay, and
originally built on oyster shells memorabilia from the 1907
during the Civil War. The wharf Jamestown Exposition.
Another exhibit includes
was a steamboat landing and
today continues as a center for artifacts from a mid-18th centhe local seafood industry. It is tury home site that was uncovered by Hurricane Isabel,
at the end of Rt. 634.
including glass and pottery
shards dating from the 17th
Christ Episcopal Church
Established in 1651. Captain century, a King George III half
Sally Tompkins is buried here. penny dated 1773, Native
American points, pottery and
It is on Rt. 614.
graves and the history of the
church. C. 1740 church open
for tours on Thurs. from 1 to
3 p.m. For large groups or
private tours call 462-7371 or
462-5908.
fossils. There also are photos
of two barrel wells.
Also on display are items
relating to the Black American history of Gwynn’s Island,
and prehistoric Native Americans.
Other exhibits include an
extensive history on the life
of Captain John Smith and his
connection to Gwynn’s Island,
a large collection of antique
medical instruments from the
estate of the late Mathews
physician, Dr. James Warren
Dorsey Haynes, and the old
Grimstead Post Office (complete with postmaster).
The book “Gwynn’s Island
Times” by Elsa Verbyla Cooke
is on sale in the gift shop.
The museum is on Rt. 633
at Rose Ln. From Rt. 198 at
Hudgins, take Rt. 223. After
about two miles, it turns into
Rt. 633 (Old Ferry Rd). The
museum is on the left just past
the Gwynn’s Island Cemetery.
725-7949. gwynnsislandmuseum.org.
The Methodist Tabernacle
Long used as a revival
center. In about 1879 a frame
building was erected and
several prominent preachers
spread the gospel there. The
current tabernacle, built in
1922, is listed on the National
Registry of Historic Places. It is
south of the courthouse on Rt.
611 East.
New Point Comfort
Lighthouse
A sentinel where the Chesapeake and Mobjack bays
meet. Open to the public, the
lighthouse is accessible only
by water at high tide. For more
information, call 725-4034.
Sibley’s General Store
Located at Mathews Courthouse, the store remains virtually unchanged from the days
when these stores were the round the museum buildings
hub of the community.
and the land-based boats that
are among the museum’s disTompkins Cottage
plays.
Near the Mathews CourtAn outside boat shed has
house is Tompkins Cottage, been built to shelter some of
a typical tidewater cottage of the historic vessels on display.
the early 1800’s. It houses a The W.A. Johns is a 34-foot
museum and headquarters of three-log bottom sailing canoe
the Mathews Historical Soci- that has had a number of workety.
ing lives in Deltaville waters.
The oldest wooden structure Also displayed is an old sora
in the courthouse, it was used skiff once used for bird hunting
by Christopher Tompkins as a in the Dragon Run, and several
general store starting in 1816. small skipjacks and deadrise
The museum houses a per- workboats. The seven log F.
manent exhibit of Mathews D. Crockett, a bay buyboat,
history including information is at the dock and is being
on Captain Sally Tompkins, the restored.
only woman officer in the ConIn the museum, artifacts and
federate Army. Also included models from when Deltaville
is an area of changing exhib- was the “Boat Building Capiits, a wonderful county map, tal of the Chesapeake” are
and a sales area offering sev- being gathered and shown.
eral publications concerning
In the boat shop visitors
Mathews history and related can see under construction a
gift items.
flat-bottomed utility skiff typThere is no admission ical of Deltaville boats of the
charge. The museum is open past or whatever new project
Fri. and Sat. from 10 a.m.–1 the “boat guys” are working
p.m. through the second Sat. on at the time.
of Sept. 725-3487.
In the park are picnic tables,
walking trails, and a children’s
garden laid out and planted
Middlesex
just to appeal to their senses
and tastes and size. There
Christ Episcopal Church
The church was established is good bird watching and
on paper in 1657 and in 1666 plenty of butterflies to chase
a plan was created to build through the fish-shaped wildthe church. Today, the site is flower meadow.
The park is open daily from
a cornerstone of history in the
county. It is on Rt. 33 between 9 a.m. until dusk. Museum
Cooks Corner and Locust Hill hours are Sat. from 10 a.m. to
and services are held every 4 p.m. and Sun. from 1 p.m.
to 4 p.m. and by appointSunday morning.
ment.
For more information go to
Deltaville Maritime Museum
The Deltaville Maritime deltavilleva.com and click on
Museum and Holly Point the museum website, or call
Nature Park are on 30 wooded 776-7200 or 776-9811.
and cultivated acres on the
edges of Mill Creek just off Lower United
General Puller Hwy. (Rt. 33) on Methodist Church
Located in Hartfield, the
Jackson Creek Rd. and Rt. 660
east of the village of Deltaville. church was founded in the
The grounds of the park sur- 1650s as the Lower
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County. The present building
dates from 1717. Laid entirely
in English bond brick work, it
is one of four surviving colonial
churches in Virginia with this
type of masonry. The church
is on the National Register of
Historical Places and the Virginia Historical Landmark Register.
Middlesex County
Courthouse
The old Middlesex County
Courthouse in Urbanna is now
the home of the Middlesex
County Woman’s Club. It
was constructed in 1748 and
was used as a courthouse
until 1852. It was struck by a
cannonball during the Civil
War, when Yankee gun boats
bombed the town.
The former courthouse
in Saluda was completed in
1852 and a new courthouse
was occupied in 2007. The
clerk’s office contains some
of the best records from
Colonial days because, unlike
many counties, Middlesex’s
court records were not taken
to Richmond during the
Civil War and consequently
not burned when the capital of the Confederacy was
destroyed.
Middlesex County Museum
The Middlesex County
Museum in Saluda (777 General Puller Hwy.) is a short halfblock west on Business Rt. 17
from the Middlesex County
Courthouse. It is open Fri.
and Sat., 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
The museum features a
large country store exhibit,
the super center of yesteryear.
Memorabilia and medals of
Lt. General Lewis B. (Chesty)
Puller USMC (Ret.), the most
decorated Marine in U.S. history, are displayed.
One of the main exhibits is “Dressed for the Good
Old Days: Clothing from
Middlesex County, 1850–
1920.”
The museum also features a
variety of other county memorabilia, including Civil War
military items, Indian relics,
a mastodon tooth, maritime
items (including the pen and
ink ship drawings of Dr. A.L.
Van Name, long-time county
physician, retired), agricultural and industrial tools, toys
and personal effects.
The exhibits are free and
open to the public. There is
a gift shop.
Membership is available
and donations help operate
the museum. Volunteers are
welcome. 758-3663.
The Old Tobacco Warehouse
The Warehouse on Virginia
St. in Urbanna was purchased
and restored by the Association for the Preservation of
Virginia Antiquities. It once
housed the local library and
is now the Urbanna visitor’s
center.
Northumberland
Heathsville Historic District
Included in the district is
a Confederate Monument,
1873; Haynie Cemetery, 1697,
one of three oldest in Northern Neck; Heathsville United
Methodist Church, 1894;
Oakley house, circa 17951810, privately owned; old
Northumberland County Jail,
1844; Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s
Tavern, early 1700’s; Rice/
Richardson/Robertson house,
1890-1910; Springfield house,
c. 1828, privately owned; St.
Stephen’s Episcopal Church,
c. 1881, open to the public.
Contact the Northumberland
County Historical Society for
more information.
Holley Graded School site
1869, building 1920, on
the National Register of Historic Places; on Rt. 360 in
Lottsburg.
Howland Chapel
c. 1867, on National Register of Historic Places, under
restoration; on Rt. 201 near
Heathsville.
Northern Neck
Farm Museum
The museum opened with
a ribbon cutting ceremony
on Sat., May 24. It was a life
long dream that came true for
Luther Welch, who donated
the property and much of
the equipment, to create a
museum that would tell the
story of farming in the Northern Neck. Inside the big red
barn is a photographic exhibit
of farms, an American Indian
exhibit and farm equipment
used in the planting season
such as antique tractors, hand
tools, planters, seed hullers
and butter churns. This is the
first of several buildings that
are planned to create a comprehensive museum. The gift
shop has unique items including a first edition collectible
tractor. The 2008 hours are
Sat. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through
August 31 and Sun. 1 to 4 p.m.
through October 26. Admission is $2 for adults, $1.00 for
students, and children under
12 are free. The address is
12705 Northumberland Hwy,
Heathsville, VA 22473, 2.2
miles west of Burgess on Rt
360. Visit www.theFarmMuseum.org or call 443-1118.
Reedville Fishermen’s
Museum
The
Reedville
Fishermen’s Museum on Main St.
in Reedville offers visitors a
Heathsville.
A 1700’s restored Tavern
and community square the
site includes a restored
Tavern restaurant, gift shop,
foundation office and Blacksmith Shop. Groundbreaking
for the Carriage House will
begin soon. The Transportion Museum Building will
dedicate its first permanent
exhibit - the Chicacoan Oak
- this summer. The museum
also offers a community room
for rent and houses various
types of educational programs.
Tavern Gift Shop hours:
Wed. – Sat. 11:30 a.m. – 2:30
p.m. 580-3536. Blacksmith
Shop hours: Tues., Thurs., Sat.
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tavern Restaurant, please call for times
and reservations: 580-7900.
Tavern Foundation hours:
Mon. to Thurs. 9 a.m. - noon.
580-3377.
Volunteers and members
always welcome. For more
Reedville Historic District
(70 structures) including information call the FoundaBethany United Methodist tion Office at 580-3377. rhhtChurch, 1899-1901; Capt. foundation.org
James C. Fisher’s home,
known as the Gables, c. Scenic byways
Avalon
to
Reedville;
1909, carriage house c. 1880,
open as a bed & breakfast; Wicomico Church to Indian
the Morris House, formerly Creek.
the Elizabeth House, 1900;
the Bailey-Cockrell House, Shiloh School
On the National Register of
1884, home of Dr. L. E. Cockrell, the village doctor for Historic Places, c. 1906; near
half a century; the Reedville Rehoboth Church.
House, former hotel, c. 1885;
the William Walker house, Richmond
restored as a turn-of-the-cen- Richmond County
tury fisherman’s home, part Courthouse
of the Reedville Fishermen’s
Courthouse: c. 1748-49;
Museum, c. 1875, open to the oldest of courthouses still in
public. For more information, use in the four Northern Neck
contact the Reedville Fisher- counties; Rt. 360 in Warsaw.
men’s Museum.
Clerk’s Office: c. 1816;
reopened
as
Richmond
Rice’s Hotel/
County Museum; Rt. 360 in
Hughlett’s Tavern
Warsaw.
The Tavern is located
Jail: c. 1872; Rt. 360 in
in the historic district of Warsaw.
glimpse of the rich heritage of
the fishermen and watermen
of Virginia’s Northern Neck
and the Chesapeake Bay.
In addition to the Covington Building housing its permanent and changing exhibit
galleries, the museum features the Pendleton Building
with its boat and model workshops and the historic William
Walker House.
In the water, the museum
showcases the Claud W.
Somers, a 42-foot skipjack
built in 1911, which offers
tours twice monthly, and the
Elva C., a 55-foot traditional
workboat built in 1922, which
offers tours to members only.
The museum is open daily
from 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
through Oct. Admission is $5
for adults and free for children
under 12. For more information, call 453-6529 or visit the
web site at rfmuseum.org.
More Museums
& Historic Sites
Menokin
Menokin, built c. 1769, was
the home of Independence
signer Francis Lightfoot Lee.
A partial ruin, the house provides a unique opportunity to
see “behind the walls” of an
18th century mansion.
The King Conservation
& Visitors Center provides
information on the history of
the property and the architectural conservation work going
on at Menokin. Hike trails to
Cat Point Creek through the
Rappahannock River Valley
National Wildlife Refuge.
From
Apr.–Oct.,
open
Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
From
Nov.-March,
open
Mon.–Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
and weekends by appointment. 4 miles n. of Warsaw
on Menokin Rd./Rt. 690.
North Farnham
Episcopal Church
Built in 1737, burned in
1887, restored in 1921; a Virginia Historic Landmark; on
Rt. 607 in Farnham, 9.3 miles
south of Warsaw.
Richmond County Museum
The Richmond County
Museum is on East Richmond
Rd. in Warsaw in the county’s
old jail. Built in 1872, the jail
was previously used as an
office for the board of education and court.
The museum includes three
galleries and exhibit rooms
and an office. The jail’s hanging chamber is also on the
second floor and is a point of
interest.
“Thunder of Hooves: Horse
Racing in Richmond County,”
a rotating exhibit, celebrates
horse racing from colonial
times to the present. The
display features prints of
thoroughbreds owned by the
Tayloes of Mount Airy and
photographs and memorabilia of horse racing enthusiasts in the county.
On permanent display at
the museum is a scale model
of the historic 1748 Richmond County Courthouse,
the third oldest courthouse
in Virginia.
The museum is open Wed. –
Sat. from 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Group tours may be arranged
by calling 333-3607.
‘ Dragon Run Country Store ’
circa 1910
Cypress Exterior, Metal Roof
Magnificent Hand Carved Grand Staircase
Urbanna, 10 minutes
2 1/4 Acres
600’ Roadfront
Ideally Located in sight of Route 17
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Completed in 1835; Parish
formed 1732; blend of Greek
Revival and Gothic architecture; Rt. 360 Warsaw.
The village of Sharps:
Victorian
village
with
period homes along the
Rappahannock River, including Milden Hall; L.E. Mumford Bank of Cape Charles,
c. 1908, now serving as
Milden Presbyterian Church;
The Bowdler Garden at the
Old Manse; the Ramsey residence, c. 1889.
William Atkinson Jones
Memorial Monument
Erected
1924
through
contributions of Philippine
people in appreciation of his
authorship of 1916 legislation guaranteeing Philippine
independence; on Route 360
in Warsaw at St. John’s Episcopal Church.
Horn Harbor Marina / Shipyard
@
Bay
Pristine! 3 1/2 Acres 15 Open Slips 50 Covered Slips
New Floating Docks
100 Ton Marine Railway 20 Ton Crane & Travel Lift
Full Service Ship’s Store Captains Lounge Pool
Westmoreland
A. T. Johnson Museum
The A. T. Johnson Museum
at 18849 Kings Hwy. near
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Northern Neck, especially in
Westmoreland County.
The museum is a depository
for collections, artifacts, memorabilia, documents and other
items related to education.
Built in 1937 in the Colonial Revival style, A. T. Johnson High School was the
first public education facility serving African American
students in Westmoreland.
The school was named for
Armstead Tasker Johnson, a
black educator and community leader instrumental in its
construction.
The museum is open on
Sat. from 10 a.m.–2 p.m.,
Sun. from 2 p.m.–4 p.m. and
other times by appointment,
493-7070.
The Bell House
On Irving Ave. in Colonial
Beach. Built in 1882, this Victorian beach house was once
the summer retreat of Alexander Graham Bell, and was
also visited by Helen Keller.
It is now a bed and breakfast.
224-7000
Courthouse Square
At Montross, Rt. 3. The
original courthouse was built
in 1707. Extensive remodeling and additions were
added in the intervening
years. Although no longer
used in an official capacity, the old courtroom is still
used for special exhibits and
cultural events.
George Washington Birthplace National Monument
The monument is located
on Rt. 204, southeast of Oak
Grove.
George Washington is
among Westmoreland County’s most famous native sons.
Commander of the Continental Army, Revolutionary
pendence. Signed in Feb.
1766, it was the first organized resistance to English
aggression against American
liberties. Written by Richard
Henry Lee, the document was
signed by 115 patriots from
all over. Among the signers
were six Lees, five Washingtons and Spence Monroe,
the father of President James
Kinsale Museum
The Kinsale Museum is “On Monroe. Once a busy port
The Green” in the heart of town on the Rappahannock,
the historic village of Kinsale all that the remains of the
original town is the foundaon Rt. 203, off Rt. 202.
Located on a low bluff at tion of Bray’s Church.
the head of a branch of the
Yeocomico River, Kinsale has Monroe Hall
Rt. 205 near Colonial
enjoyed a rich maritime hisBeach. James Monroe, the
tory.
The museum is dedicated nation’s fifth president, was
to the preservation, collec- born in 1758 on a farm at
tion, exhibition and interpre- this location near Monroe
tation of local history. It’s in Bay. A member of the Cona late 19th century barroom, tinental Congress for three
which was used as a meat years, he practiced law in
market in the 1920’s; next Fredericksburg and went on
door is a soda fountain built to become a U.S. Senator,
in 1922, and the 1909 Bank Minister to France, Minisof Kinsale building stands ter to England, Governor of
just off the green beside the Virginia, Secretary of State
Kinsale Motor Corp. building and President of the United
States from 1817-1825.
(1919).
At the foot of Steamboat
Hill is the old Kinsale Wharf, Museum at Colonial Beach
The Museum at Coloa hub of activity for some 350
years. Imagine the schooners, nial Beach is housed in the
sloops, pungies, warships, former Hoffman Gas Buildsteamers, tugs, pleasure ing (c. 1893) at the corner of
boats and barges seeking a Hawthorn and Washington
Streets.
deepwater port.
The museum depicts ColoThe museum is open Fri.
and Sat. from 10 a.m.–5 nial Beach heritage through
p.m. and Sun. from 2–5 p.m. various artifacts donated or
Exhibits and artifacts depict- on loan from local residents.
ing Kinsale’s exciting years Collections continue to grow
and walking tours are fea- as the community becomes
tured throughout the year. more involved in the project,
spearheaded by the Colo472-3001.
nial Beach Historical Society.
Emphasis is on the period
Leedstown
Bray’s Church on Rt. 637, from 1890 through 1958
south of Oak Grove. The when the town was a busy
Leedstown Resolutions are river tourism attraction that
considered the forerunner drew huge summer crowds.
The museum is open Sat.
of the Declaration of IndeWar hero and first President
of the United States, he professed to be first and foremost a farmer. He was born
on February 22, 1732 at this
site on Pope’s Creek. Open
to the public 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission $3. 16 and under
free. 224-1732.
and Sun. from 1–4 p.m. and
by appointment. 224-3379.
Old Yeocomico
Episcopal Church
On Rt. 606 between Kinsale
and Tucker Hill. Yeocomico
Church is the oldest church
in the county and one of the
oldest churches in America.
Originally built in 1655 of
oak timbers sheathed with
clapboards, the church was
rebuilt in 1706 with bricks
fired in a nearby kiln. 4722593.
Skipjack “Virginia W”
Rt. 608, Kinsale. Built in
1904, the “Virginia W” is
listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This
wooden Chesapeake Bay
workboat is a rare example
of a Virginia-built skipjack.
She is on display at the Port
Kinsale Maritime Museum
at Port Kinsale Marina. 4722044.
the Potomac. During the War
of 1812 the USS Asp was
attacked by British forces
just offshore. Her commander, Midshipman James
B. Sigourney, was killed
defending his vessel. He was
buried in Kinsale. The Kinsale
Museum traces the village’s
history from its beginnings as
a colonial port, through the
bustling steamboat days to
the present. 472-3001.
Westmoreland Museum
The Westmoreland County
Museum and Visitor Center
is on Courthouse Square in
Montross. The Westmoreland
County Visitor Center welcomes visitors as they enter
the foyer of the building. The
museum and visitor’s center
share quarters with the Hungerford Library, Northern
Neck of Virginia Historical
Society and Northern Neck
Historical Research Library,
where visitors can trace
the roots and the steps of
Westmoreland County forefathers.
Outdoors, visitors can stroll
in the Presidents Garden,
which honors the three U.
S. Presidents born on the
Northern
Neck:
George
Washington, James Madison
and James Monroe.
The museum is open six
days a week (closed Sun.).
From Apr. 1–Oct. 31 the
museum is open 10 a.m.–5
p.m. From Nov. 1–Mar. 31 the
museum is open 10 a.m.–4
p.m. There is no admission
fee but donations are welcome. 493-8440.
Stratford Hall Plantation
Off Rt. 3 northeast of
Montross
on
Rt.
214.
Stratford Hall Plantation was
home to several generations
of famous Lees. It was the
boyhood home of Richard
Henry Lee and Francis Lightfoot Lee, signers of the Declaration of Independence.
General Henry “Light-Horse
Harry” Lee was a Revolutionary War hero and served
as one of General George
Washington’s most trusted
officers. He was Robert E.
Lee’s father. General Robert
E. Lee was born in 1807 at
Stratford Hall. His cradle can
be seen on the tour of the NOTE: There are many more
Great House. 493-8371.
historic buildings in the
Village of Kinsale
Rt. 203. Established in
1706, Kinsale is the oldest
port on the Virginia side of
Northern Neck and Middle
Peninsula. Most are privately owned. Listed here
are those generally open to
the public in some manner.
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Welcome to Essex County
The Richmond County Museum’s Annual Rappahannock River Cruise aboard the Captain Thomas will be Friday,
September 12. Departing at 6 p.m. from the Captain Thomas Dock at Hoskins Creek in Tappahannock, the two-hour
cruise includes a buffet supper, beverages and door prizes. Tickets are available from museum board members and
at the museum. Reservations may be made by calling 333-3607.
History
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ssex County’s history in
written form dates from
Captain John Smith’s visit
during the winter of 1607-08,
when he wrote of the “excellent, pleasant, fertile, and
navigable”
Rappahannock
Valley.
In
1645
Bartholomew
Hoskins
patented
the
Tappahannock site, which
became known at various
times as Hobbs His Hole,
Hobb’s Hole, the short-lived
New Plymouth, and the
Indian name Tappahannock.
The port town was to become
a center of commerce during
the 17th and 18th centuries,
establishing a crossroads.
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During Bacon’s Rebellion in
1676, armed men gathered
near Piscataway Creek and
defeated Governor Berkeley’s
cavalrymen. Later they prevailed in the Dragon Swamp,
but eventually English warships and troops suppressed
the uprising. Frontier patrols,
however, were maintained
against hostile northern Indians into the early 1700’s.
The British Stamp Act
of 1765 led directly to the
American Revolution, and
it was in Tappahannock that
one of the first confrontations occurred.
Leading merchant Archibald Ritchie, who supported
the Stamp Act, was labeled
as “the greatest enemy of
his country.” On February 27,
1766, gentlemen from nine
counties gathered at Leedstown to draft the “Resolutions” that led Virginians to
disobey Parliament. They also
made plans to publicly humiliate Ritchie and the Scots
merchant Archibald McCall.
These events occurred seven
years before the Boston Tea
Party.
The Essex Courthouse contains the oldest records in
Virginia. James B. Slaughter’s
history of the area, “Settlers,
Southerners, Americans: The
History of Essex County, Virginia
1608–1984,” recounts in detail
the county’s 350-year-old story.
The book is available at the
county administrator’s office.
Government
Essex County Administrator R. Gary Allen, P. O. Box
1079, 205 Cross St., Courthouse Square, Tappahannock,
22560.
443-4331,
www.
[email protected].
Open
8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Tappahannock Town Manager G.G. Belfield Jr., 915
Church Lane, Tappahannock.
443-3336. Open 8:30 a.m.–
4:30 p.m.
Chamber of Commerce
Ta p p a h a n n o c k - E s s e x
Chamber
of
Commerce,
205 Cross St., Courthouse
Square. LLumpkin@crosslink.
net. Hours, 8:30 a.m.–4:30
p.m. 443-5241.
Services
ABC Store Rappahannock
Shopping Center. 443-3441.
Churches Essex County Ministerial Association will refer
according to denomination.
443-6887.
Library Essex Public Library
Tappahannock 443-4945.
Trash and Recycling Collection sites are at Bray’s Fork
on Rt. 17, just south of the
Rt. 360 and Rt. 17 intersection, open daily 7 a.m.–6
p.m.; Champlain on Rt. 17,
open Mon., Wed., Fri., and
Sat. 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.;
Essex
County
and Center Cross on Rt. 684,
open daily except Tues., 7
a.m.–6 p.m. 443-4331.
Veterinary Services Tappahannock Veterinary Hospital,
Drs. Lauriel Turner and Lewis
Wilkins Jr., 525 Airport Rd.,
Call 443-2878 for doctor’s
hours.
Recreation
Ball Fields Essex Little League.
443-9344.
Essex County Parks and Recreation Department runs a
number of sports activities for
youth and adults. Ball fields at
Essex High School are used.
443-2470.
Riverside Fitness Center,
1025 Hobbs Hole Dr.,
Tappahannock.
Aerobics,
cardiovascular and strength
equipment, free weights,
indoor track, Jacuzzi and
sauna. For hours, call 4430500.
Tennis Courts at Essex High
School on Airport Rd. are
open to the public from 5 p.m.
until dark and when school is
not in session. 443-2470.
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Bicycle is
raffle prize
The Urbanna Business Association has another exciting item to
raffle. Bethpage Miniature Golf
and Ice Creamery is the sponsor
for a West Marine Jetty Express
Folding Bike valued at $300. The
bicycle is on display at the ice
creamery.
Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5.
A portion of the proceeds will
benefit the Middlesex Art Guild
in Urbanna.
The winning name for the folding bike will be drawn on September 13 at 1 p.m. at Urbanna’s
Downtown Market, which opens
at 9 a.m. in the parking lot of the
Southside Sentinel on Virginia
Street. A person does not need to
be present to win the raffle.
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13 with Bill and Macon Gurley
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Mercy Creek (4 p.m.).
The concerts are free. However, a daily parking fee of $3
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Welcome to Northumberland County
The annual antique boat parade on Cockrell’s Creek is sponsored by the Reedville Fishermen’s Museum each fall.
History
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County
was originally known as
Chickacoan, an Indian district on the Northern Neck
between the Rappahannock
and Potomac rivers, tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay.
Presumably
settled
by the English in 1640,
Northumberland was officially established by an act of
the Burgesses in Jamestown
in 1648. It was later divided
into three additional counties, Lancaster, Richmond and
Westmoreland Counties.
At its heart is Heathsville,
the county seat. In 1992,
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as its major cash crop and currency. Later, most of its residents
relied on the water for their livelihoods. The quaint fishing village
of Reedville, with its “Millionaire’s
Row” of Victorian homes remains
a tribute to the area’s heritage
and the Reedville Fisherman’s
Museum provides a comprehensive overview of the village’s
fishing industry, both past and
current.
With more than 220 miles of
scenic shoreline, Northumberland’s rustic atmosphere has
lured many urbanites. So much
so, that in recent years, Northumberland’s population has been
changing from that of full-time
residents to one of many weekenders, vacationers and retirees.
Chamber of Commerce Visitors
Center, Rt. 360, Callao; Thurs.–
Sat., 9 a.m.–1 p.m. 529-5031.
rivnet.net/chamber/.
Services
Hospital hours: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
weekdays; 8 a.m.–noon Sat.
580-5135 or (800) 809-7779.
Recreation
Fishing
Piers The Great
Wicomico Public Fishing Pier
ABC Store Rt. 360 in Callao;
is on the southern shore of the
Hours: Mon.–Sat. 10 a.m.–7
Great Wicomico River just off
p.m. 529-7125.
State Rt. 200 near the bridge at
Churches Rev. Mike Ramming;
Glebe Point. Open from sunrise
529-9930 will refer according to
to sunset.
denomination.
Library Northumberland Public Public Beach Vir-Mar Beach at
the end of Rt. 643 in Hack’s
Library, Heathsville, 580-5051.
Neck.
Ferry Boat The Northumberland
connects Rt. 644 from Sunnybank to Ophelia; Normally
Northumberland
operates Mon.–Sat., 7 a.m.–7
County
p.m.
Trash and Recycling on Rt. 360
in Lottsburg behind the school
board office; on Rt. 360 across
from Rt. 639 in Horsehead; and
Government
on Rt. 200, 1.8 miles north of
County Administrator Kenneth Kilmarnock. The centers are
D. Eades, Rt. 360, Heathsville. open from 7 a.m.–7 p.m. daily.
Hours: Mon.–Fri., 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Veterinary Services Heathsville
Animal Hospital, Rt. 360,
580-7666 or co.northumberland.
Heathsville. Doctor’s hours:
va.us.
9–11 a.m. and 1–3 p.m. weekChamber of Commerce
days; Mon., Tues. and Thurs.
nights, 7–8 p.m., Sat. 9–11 a.m.
Northumberland
County
Ball Fields Callao Ruritan Club
on Rt. 712, men’s and women’s softball leagues, hours
vary. 529-7860.
Northumberland
County
Little League Park on Academic Ln. in Claraville. 5296134.
YMCA The Northumberland
Family YMCA provides programming throughout the
year. 580-5455.
To change or update
Northumberland information,
contact [email protected].
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$160; $$$$ over $160.
Essex
Days Inn motel Rt. 17,
Tappahannock Blvd., in
Tappahannock. 60 rooms.
Cable TV. Free continental
breakfast. Rates: $. 4439200.
The Essex Inn Bed and
Breakfast
in
historic
Tappahannock. Greek revival
inn. Four rooms and four
suites all with private baths,
DSL or WiFi access, cable
TV, most with working fireplaces. Full gourmet breakfast. Rates: $$$. 443-9900 or
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Kinloch Farm at Caret in
northern
Essex
County
offers rooms at a large executive residence on 1400
rural acres at 2442 Quarter
Hill Rd. (Rt. 641). Activities
include tennis, fishing pond,
billiards, library, screened
patios, sun porch, and a
grassy lawn with mature
trees for relaxation. Rates:
$$$-$$$$. 445-1107 or www.
kinlochfarm.com.
Southside
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Marina Rts. 360 and 17 in
Tappahannock. 30 rooms
with satellite TV and four
HBO channels, microwave
and refrigerator. Swimming
pool. Free boat slips available. Rates: $. 443-3363.
Super 8 Motel Rts. 17 and
360 in Tappahannock near
Wal-Mart. 43 rooms with
cable TV, free high speed
The Pilot House Inn and Restaurant on Route 3 at Topping is conveniently located
next to Hummel Air Field and near the Robert O. Norris Bridge and Grey’s Point
Campground.
center, meeting room, on
site guest laundry. All 84
rooms feature Cloud Nine
Hampton Inn Bedding with
pillow top mattresses, 32”
flat screen TV with HBO,
coffee makers, laptop desk
and more. Rates: $$. 6939393.
Inn at Warner Hall Located
on a plantation created in
1642, the inn is a 38-acre
waterfront retreat where
visitors can savor the peace
and fine dining. All rooms
feature antique furnishings,
10-foot ceilings, private
baths. Some have views of
the Severn River, a fireplace
and Jacuzzi. Located on
Warner Hall Rd. Rates: $$$$
800-331-2720.
North River Inn Bed and
Breakfast on 100 waterfront
acres in Toddsbury. Rooms
are furnished with antiques,
have air-conditioning, telephones, and private baths,
with views of the river, creek
or wide fields lined with
ancient trees. Full breakfast
on weekends. Canoes and
boat dockage available.
Rates: $$$. 693-1616 or
877-248-3030.
The Willows Bed and Breakfast on a quiet rural road in
a former Victorian country
store and post office. Large
rooms with private baths,
TV, queen-sized beds and
hearty breakfasts. No smoking. Rates: $$. 693-0270.
Tidewater Motel Rt. 17, 4
miles north of the Coleman
Bridge in Hayes, 33 rooms,
some with kitchenettes. Pool.
Non-smoking rooms available. Rates: $. 642-2155.
internet, some with micro$$$$ 642-3460.
Bay. Rates: $$-$$$. 694wave and most with refrigerFerry Creek Guest House
0287.
ators. Suites and king-sized Comfort Inn on Rt. 17 near
off the Piankatank River
rooms available. Rates: $.
is a three-bedroom home
Business Rt. 17, close to
443-3888.
that will accommodate six
Gloucester’s Historic District.
Dollar Inn Rts. 360 and 17
people. Set in tall pines with
Free continental breakfast,
east of Tappahannock. 25
a view of the creek from
outdoor pool, ADA complirooms with cable TV. Rates:
a large balcony and great
ant rooms and health club
$. 443-3366.
room, it offers a full kitchen,
privileges. Hot tub rooms.
.
washer and dryer, and large
All 79 rooms have 25” TVs,
Gloucester
boathouse. 746-8199 or Ferironing board, hair dryer,
[email protected].
electronic
locks,
coffee
Airville Plantation A premakers, data phone port Gloucester Inn Motel Rt.
Revolutionary estate on
17 at the York River at
and free high-speed inter400 acres in Zanoni, operGloucester Point. 16 rooms
net. Rates: $$. 695-1900.
ates as a bed and breakfast
with refrigerators and microwith two guest rooms in The Cottages at Lisburne
waves. Cable TV and HBO.
Two cottages on a private
the main house (circa 1756)
Rates: $-$$. 642-3337.
estate, located on Glass
and a cottage with kitchenRoad (Rt. 636) on Vaughn’s Hampton Inn is just off of
ette. Full size pool table, TV
Route 17 near Bus. Rt 17
Creek, off Severn River in
room and an in-ground pool
behind Wendy’s, close to
lower Gloucester. Blue Bell
with a changing room in the
Gloucester’s Historic DisCottage
accommodates
former round icehouse. A
Lancaster
trict. Amenities include a
five adults with three bedlarge organic garden profree hot breakfast and wire- Back Inn Time Irvington Road,
rooms and two baths, and
vides fruits and vegetables
less high speed internet
a kitchen. 1740 Cottage has
in season for full breakfasts.
Kilmarnock. A classic B&B in
access, indoor pool, fitness
room for three adults. Rates:
Water access to Mobjack
the heart of Lancaster county.
More Rivah Lodging
Features four rooms with private baths and modern conveniences. 435-2318.
Bel Air Mansion and Guest
House fully furnished waterfront homes at Belle Isle State
Park. Mansion has whirlpool
tub and accommodates six;
Guest house accommodates
eight. Canoes and bicycles
included. Seasonal rates.
462-5030 or www.dcr.virginia.gov.
Creek View Farm Bed &
Breakfast 462-7427. 735
Norwood Church Rd., Morattico. Open May 1 – Oct. 31.
Two guest rooms, includes
full breakfast. Rates: $-$$.
Flowering Fields Bed and
Breakfast in White Stone.
Full breakfast with crab
cakes, omelets and fresh
fruit. Golf packages and fishing charters arranged. King,
queen and twin rooms. Families welcome. 435-6238.
Holiday Inn Express on North
Main St. in Kilmarnock.
68 rooms with dataports,
extended stay rooms, handicap rooms, meeting room,
business center and outdoor
pool. Continental breakfast.
Rates: $$. 436-1500 or (800)
844-0124.
Hope and Glory Inn in
Irvington. Country inn featuring seven rooms and six
garden cottages and seven
vineyard cottages, with
private baths, conference
center, tennis, pool, bicycles, cruises, golf nearby.
Complimentary
breakfast
with most accommodations.
Rates:
$$$$.
438-6053.
hopeandglory.com.
Inn at Levelfields on Rt. 3 in
Lancaster. Bed and breakfast
accommodations, six guest
rooms with king or queen
beds and air-conditioning,
fireplaces; four rooms with
private baths and two with
shared bath. Pool, library,
television. Rates: $$-$$$
435-6887 or (800) 238-5578.
innatlevelfields.com
Kilmarnock Inn celebrating
our presidential heritage, 16
guest rooms all with private
bath. 34 East Church St. in
Kilmarnock. 435-0034. www.
kilmarnockinn.com
Tides Inn on Carter’s Creek in
Irvington. Yacht cruises, par
3 golf course on-site, championship golf at The Golden
Eagle, swimming, tennis,
sailing,
biking,
summer
children’s program, heated
pool, spa facilities, special
events, golf and family package plans. Rates: $$$$. 4385000.
Waverly House in Kilmarnock.
Chalet with indoor swimming;
accommodations
include king, queen, king
with two singles, double.
Ploughman’s
breakfast.
Rates: $. 435-0458.
Whispering Pines Motel
on Rt. 3 in White Stone.
Twenty-five guest rooms,
two suites available; swimming pool, air conditioning, remote cable TV. Rates:
$-$$. 435-1101.
Mathews
Buckley Hall Inn on Rt. 198 in
Mathews offers a variety of
romantic rooms, all with private baths. Country breakfast
served in the dining room.
Large front porch, some four
poster beds and fireplaces,
well-stocked library. Rates:
$$-$$$. 725-1900 or (888)
450-9145.
Kingston Plantation located
on the North River, is surrounded by shade trees
and sweeping lawns. It has
10,000 square feet of living
area, six fireplaces, hardwood flooring, oriental rugs,
antiques, and fine art collec-
tions. Three suites and two
rooms with adjoining bath
are available. There is also
a separate carriage house
with living room, kitchen,
bedroom and bath. Rates:
$$$-$$$$ 725-5831, email:
[email protected].
Sycamore Haven House
located in Susan south of
Mathews Courthouse, is a
rambling 1865 antebellum
farmhouse surrounded by
sycamore trees. It has two
bedrooms and a screened
porch. Rates: $$ 725-0147.
Middlesex
Atherston Hall the elegance
of English country living in
the heart of historic Urbanna.
Four superior guest rooms
(one suite) all with plush
linens and private baths.
Great breakfasts. Wireless
internet. Beautiful gardens.
Porches, sailboats, private
parking. $$-$$$ 758-2809.
The Deltaville Inn, a bed
and breakfast, is at 15378
General Puller Hwy. (Rt. 33)
at Hardyville. 776-6665 or
www.DeltavilleInn.com.
Dockside Inn on Rt. 33 one
mile east of Deltaville. Airconditioning, cable TV, pool.
Rates: $. 776-9225. www.
deltavilledocksideinn.com.
Dragon Run Inn on Rts. 17
and 602 in Church View.
Large rooms, private baths,
Jacuzzi, self-controlled heat
and air. Rates: $$ with full
breakfast. 758-5719.
Edentide Inn at Bland Point
on the Piankatank River,
Deltaville. Three air-conditioned rooms with TV and
VCR. Private sitting room with
fireplace, private screened
porch. Boat slips available.
Sand beach and fishing pier.
Rates: $$-$$$ with full breakfast. 776-6915.
Harrow House Lover’s Lane,
Deltaville. View of Jackson
Creek and the Bay. Three
double rooms with shared
bath, air-conditioned, cable
TV, continental breakfast.
Rates: $. 776-9616.
Heaven Scent Bed & Breakfast at Chick Cove Manor
14180 General Puller Highway, Deltaville. Farmhouse
with ground floor room with
king bed & private bath,
upstairs family suite of two
queen-bedded rooms sharing a bath. Robes provided.
Welcome refresh>> 84
Your Place on the Rivah
Ivy Cottage
Charming Guest Cottage for 2 on the Piankatank
RESERVATIONS: (757) 472-7211
Tour the Cottage on the Web at:
www.virginiarivercottages.com
Visa & Master Card Accepted
The Kilmarnock Inn is a 16 room inn comprised of a
main house, built circa 1884, and 7 cottages designed to
replicate the facades of presidents’ homes. The Main
Parlor and Dinning Room in the Wilson House, The
Gathering Room in the Jefferson Cottage, and the beautifully landscaped courtyard are each inviting and welcoming stages for any event, large or small, elegant or simple.
Our Special Events Create Special Memories.
34 Church Street, Kilmarnock, VA 22482
www.kilmarnockinn.com 804.435.0034
Contact Nancy Travers at [email protected]
More Rivah Lodging
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ments
and
full
homecooked breakfast on
large screened porch. Cable
TV, guest computers with
highspeed internet, large
dvd collection and library.
Will shuttle to local marinas. Parking area for boats
and trailers. Seasonal, open
April-Nov. Rates: $$-$$$.
832-6200.
Inn at Urbanna Creek Bed
and Breakfast, on Watling
St. in Urbanna. One spacious suite with sitting room
and full bath with Jacuzzi;
two connecting bedroom
suites with full bath; smaller
bedroom with full bath.
Wireless internet and satellite TV. Cottage out back.
Rates: $$-$$$. 758-4661.
Ivy Cottage, Hinton Ln., off
Rt. 3 near Piankatank River
Bridge.
Upscale
guest
cottage for two on the
Piankatank River. The cottage features central air, full
kitchen, cozy living room,
bedroom with adjoining
bath and a spacious yearround porch and is nonsmoking. Amenities include
cable TV, VCR, DVD, private telephone service,
private pier, complimentary sweet breads, cereals,
coffee and teas. Visit our
website at www.virginiarivercottages.com or tour
at
http://www.realestateshows.com/253896. VISA,
MasterCard accepted. Call
Suzanne Dezern at 757-4727211 for reservations.
Liberty at Compass Quay on
Virginia St. in Urbanna. 12
standard rooms and three
suites, a reception hall ideal
for weddings and conventions. On Urbanna Creek.
Rates: $$$$. 758-1060.
Pilot House Inn on Rt. 3
about a mile from the
Rappahannock River Bridge.
24 rooms, cable television, Fleeton Fields Bed and
Rt. 360 in Callao. 11 air-conBoat slips available. Rates:
dining room, conference
Breakfast at Fleeton Point
ditioned rooms with cable
$$ with breakfast. 453-5209.
room, and airport adjacent near historic Reedville. Three
television;
daily/weekly/
thegablesbb.com.
to inn. Rooms $. 758-2262.
water view suites furnished GrandView Bed and Breakmonthly rentals. Rates: $.
Sanderling House Bed and
with period antiques, pri529-6370.
fast, Reedville. Waterfront
Breakfast and Pine Tree vate baths, DirecTV, phones,
bed and breakfast on the The Pointe Bed and BreakCottage, on Broad Creek in
robes wireless internet and
Chesapeake Bay, close to fast in Burgess offers
Deltaville. Queen size beds, mini-refrigerator with botSmith Island and Tangier four bedrooms in a VicTV with built-in VCR, whirl- tled water and soft drinks.
cruises. Private pier, gener- torian home on the Great
pool tub, breakfast, room Kayak and canoe available.
ous breakfast, wheelchair Wicomico River. Views of the
service available, slips for Children & pets with prior
accessible. Rates: $$. 453- river are available from every
trailerable boat or for those arrangement. Rates: $$$3890. grandviewbb.freeyel- angle. 75-foot dock prowishing to arrive by boat.
$$$$ with breakfast and
vides ample space for tie up.
low.com.
776-0970.
afternoon tea. fleetonfields. Northumberland Motel on Dock master avail>> 86
Sunset View Inn a waterfront com 800-497-8215 or 453bed and breakfast at 937
5014.
Plainview Road in Topping, Gables Bed and Breakfast
offers three guest rooms,
Inn at the end of Main St.
All rooms
Bed and Breakfast
library, spacious relaxation
in Reedville on Cockrell’s
with
private
bath ~
& Walter’s Marina
room, water views and lavish
Creek. Victorian Captain’s
Whirlpool tub ~
Jill or Don Walter
gardens. Arrive by land or by
Mansion with 1800’s schoofull breakfasts ~
137 Hamble Lane, Rt. 636
sea. 557-7083.
ner mast built into the home.
In the c. 1874 National RegDeltaville, Va. 23043
non-smoking ~
Northumberland
ister, Reedville Historic Dis(804) 776-0970
visitor slips available ~
trict. Two guest rooms with
Azalea Grove on Millionaires
(866) 547-4077 separate cottage for up to six,
private baths in main house.
Row, Main St., Reedville.
www.sanderlinghouse.com
catered or self-catered.
Rates: $$$ per night. Coach
A Victorian mansion with
email: [email protected]
Water and marina views.
house with four guest rooms
southern elegance. Rooms
Happy Boating!
Easy access to Chesapeake Bay.
with cathedral ceilings, priinclude full breakfast. Tea
vate baths and water views.
Room available. Rates: $$.
453-5300.
Bay Motel on Rt. 360 near
Reedville. 20 air-conditioned
rooms with cable television
and free local phone calls;
swimming pool. Rates: $.
453-5171.
Cats Cove Cottage off the
West Yeocomico River. A
private waterfront cottage
for two. Sailboat depth
deep-water pier. Swimming
pool, rowboat. Continental
breakfast served weekends.
Rates: $$. 529-5056. catscovecottage.com.
Dove Cottage Bed and
Breakfast on Browns Store
Rd. near Wicomico Church.
Two rooms in historic 1729
country inn, quiet country
atmosphere, jacuzzi, full
breakfast, working fireplace,
rocking chair porch, tranquil
pool. Rates: $$. 580-3683.
Sanderling House
Rivah Campgrounds
Tournament weigh station),
gas dock, recreation hall, pool,
nature trails, planned entertainment. $44.95. 758-2485.
Northumberland
The oldest campground in Middlesex County is Grey’s Point Camp on Route 3 in Topping. The campground is on
the Rappahannock River near some of the better fishing spots on the river. It is also next to the Robert O. Norris
Jr. Bridge. The campground was started in the 1960s.
R
ates provided are daily
unless specified and may
vary according to the number in
a party, location, etc. All provide
full water, electric and sewage
hookups unless noted and all
phone numbers are in the 804
area code. Some camps have
web sites: call the camp for more
information.
Gloucester
Gloucester Point Family Campground Rt. 636 near Ordinary,
3 mi. from Rt. 17, on Severn
River at 3149 Campground
Road, Hayes. 235 sites, fishing pond, fishing and crabbing piers, recreational hall,
playground, boat landing and
rental campers. Planned family
activities. $25-$45. 642-4316.
Thousand Trails - Chesapeake
Bay Preserve Off Rt. 198 on
Piankatank River. 400 sites,
nationwide membership campvirginia.gov.
pools, conference center, playing, pool, boating facilities,
ground, organized activities,
camp store, entertainment, Mathews
charter fishing and cruise boats,
organized activities. 693-6924 Gwynn’s Island RV Resort End
boat slips, boat storage, 1, 2
or 1-800-693-6901.
and 3 bedroom vacation rentof Rt. 633 on Chesapeake Bay.
als. 2005-06 National RV Park
125 sites, sand beach, portable
King and Queen
of the Year. $44.95. 758-4349.
boat launching, boat ramp
B
ush Park Campground Rt. 628
nearby,
recreation
hall
and
Rainbow Acres Campground
near Hartfield on Bush Park
camp store. 725-5700.
Rt. 631 (Frazier Ferry Rd.) off Rt.
Creek. 400 sites, new year14, on the Mattaponi River near New Point Comfort RV Resort
round section, pool, recreation
Rt. 602 off Rt. 14 seven miles
King and Queen Court-house.
hall, laundry, scheduled activisouth of Mathews Courthouse,
150 sites, boat ramps, gas, bait,
ties, pier, boat ramp. $24. 776on Chesapeake Bay. 300
planned activities. $25-$28.
6750.
sites, boating facilities, pool,
785-9441.
playgrounds, recreation hall, Cross Rip Ltd. Off Rt. 33 on
Lancaster
Rt. 1113 (Cross Rip Road) in
planned entertainment, boat
Deltaville on Chesapeake
and
motor
rental
and
charter
Belle Isle State Park seven
Bay. Beach boat basin, water
boats available. $30-$34 on
miles east of Lively. Campsites
and electric. Reservations
waterfront. 725-5120. new(23), with water and electric
requested. $20-$25. 776-9324.
pointcampground.com
hook-ups. Coming soon: group
Grey’s Point Camp Rt. 3 near
camping cabin and five pop-up
bridge at Topping, on the
trailer rentals. Free boat launch- Middlesex
Rappahannock River. 600 sites,
ing for overnight guests. Camp Bethpage Camp-Resort One
boat ramp and slips, bait and
store, laundry facilities and bath
mile N. of Urbanna on Robintackle shop (Virginia Saltwater
house. (800) 933-Park. www.dcr.
son’s Creek. 1,000 sites, two
Chesapeake Bay Camp-Resort
Near Reedville on Little
Wicomico River. 85 sites (some
with 50 amp. service), minigolf, pool, convenience store,
boat ramp and 20 covered
slips, canoe rentals, planned
activities, pavilion, heated and
air-conditioned gathering hall,
Smith Island cruises. Open
April–November. Rates start
at $30 for camping, $50 for
air-conditioned cabins. chesapeakebaycampresort.com
453-3430.
Smith Point Marina and Campground Off Sunny Bank Rd. on
Little Wicomico River. 10 sites,
boat ramp, marina with charter
boats, boat slips, dry storage,
marine fuel and boat repairs.
453-4077.
Great Wicomico Marina Campground End of Rt. 810 on Great
Wicomico River. 50 sites-yearly
rental only, marina, restaurant,
laundry. 453-3351.
Richmond
Heritage Park Off Rt. 360 to Rt.
624 near Warsaw, on Menokin
Bay off Cat Point Creek. 78
sites plus log cabins, 243 acres,
pool, boat ramp, hiking trails,
shaded picnic grounds. $23$32 (2 BR cabins, $95-$125).
333-4038.
Naylors Beach Campground
Off Rt. 360 to Rt. 624, then
to Rts. 634 or 636, on the
Rappahannock River near
Warsaw. Sites for tents and
trailers, camp store, playground, boat ramp. $18. 3333951.
Whelan’s Marina and Campground Off Rt. 3 to
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able on call. Rates:
$$-$$$ includes breakfast.
453-4174.
thepointebedandbreakfast.com.
Richmond
Chestnut Cove Bed and
Breakfast, on Morattico
Creek in Farnham. Two guest
rooms with private baths, full
country breakfast and lunch.
The home of Zekiah Glass,
which offers two-day classes
in creating stained glass for
a separate fee. Rates: $$.
394-3142.
Greenwood Bed and Breakfast, in Warsaw. Two guest
rooms with private baths,
cable TV; central dining for
guests. Rates: $ with country breakfast. 333-4353.
Best Western on Rt. 360 in
Warsaw. 38 rooms, including
suites, satellite TV, air conditioning, swimming pool,
exercise room. Rates: $-$$
with continental breakfast.
333-1700.
Westmoreland
Bell House Bed and Breakfast, on Irving Ave in
Colonial Beach. Alexander Graham Bell’s Victorian summer place on the
Potomac river is listed on
the National Register of Historic Places and is a Virginia
Historic Landmark. Four
rooms with private baths.
Terry cloth robes, slippers,
oatmeal soaps, shampoo,
conditioner, and hair dryers.
Rates: $$$ includes all
taxes, wine and cheese each
evening and a full breakfast. 224-7000. [email protected].
Days Inn on Colonial Ave. in
Colonial Beach. 60 guest
rooms, swimming pool,
HBO and ESPN, Continental
breakfast. Rates: $. 224-0404.
Doc’s Motor Court on Irving
Rates:
$-$$.
472-2044.
Ave in Colonial Beach.
colonialbeachplaza.com.
Garden Cottage adjoins The
portkinsale.com/lodging.
Open May 28 – SeptemPlaza property. Equipped Wakefield Motel on Irving
ber 15. 13 guest rooms. The Plaza B & B 21 Weems St.
Ave. in Colonial Beach. 20
with a large kitchen, cenin Colonial Beach furnished
Virtually unchanged since
rooms with cable TV, most
tral
air,
washer/dryer,
with antiques. 6 guest rooms
Herbert “Doc” Caruthers
have a refrigerator and
dishwasher, cable accomwith private baths; 2 are full
opened the doors in 1948.
microwave. Rates: $. 224modates 6 comfortably. The
suites, 4 are mini-suites.
Even the neon sign is origi7311. wakefieldmotel.com.
Yellow Door Cottage just 3
Full breakfast and afternal. Beachfront. Rates: $-$$.
and
Lee
blocks away. 1 bedroom, 1 Washington
noon refreshment included.
224-7840. docsmotel.com.
Motel on Rt. 3, 28
bath; adorable for a couple;
Heated pool and hot tub.
Guest Houses at Stratford
guest rooms with microcomparable amenities. All
Rates: $$$-$$$$. Two cotHall, Rt. 214. The Cheek
waves and refrigerators.
linens provided at both cottages also available. The
and the Astor guest houses
Rates: $. 493-8093.
tages. Rates: $$$. 224-1101.
each have a fully-equipped
kitchen, living room, central
heating and air conditioning and guest rooms with
private baths. Together,
the houses have a total of 85 >>
Rt. 608, then to Rt.
140 campsites with full hookroom, campground store,
20 guest rooms. Rooms
647, on the Rappahannock
ups. Family oriented, outpropane on site, beach area
include breakfast and tour.
River and Morattico Creek
door pool, recreation center,
and boat ramp. 224-7418.
Rates: $$. 493-8038 ext
near Farnham. 48 sites,
private boat slips, fishing, Port Kinsale Marina Highway
8504.
stratfordhall.org.
permanent use only. Camp
picnic area, horseshoes,
3 to Rt. 202 to Rt. 608, Kinsale.
Mount Holly Steamboat Inn
store, pool, ABC license,
playground and basketball.
Camping on the Yeocomico
on Cople Hwy (Rt. 202).
boat ramp. 394-9500.
224-8164. www.1000trails.
River. Bath houses, fishing pier,
Five guest rooms all have a
com.
pool, pavilion, biking and recWestmoreland
waterfront view of Nomini
Kinsale
Harbour
Marina
reation areas on 45 wooded
Bay, private baths, air-con- Coles Point Plantation Rt.
Campground
Rt.
203,
acres. 472-2044.
ditioning and comfortable
Kinsale, 472-2514.
Westmoreland State Park six
728, Coles Point, Family
furnishings. Pier and slips
miles northwest of Montross
resort on the Potomac. Leedstown Campground Rt.
available. Rates: $$ with
637 near Oak Grove, 224off Rt. 3. Camping (133 sites),
Marina, campground, rental
full breakfast. 472-9070.
7405.
group camping (3 sites), and
cottages, fishing pier, pool,
mthollysteamboatinn.com.
26 cabins. Pool and boat
Pilot’s Wharf Restaurant. Monroe Bay Campground
Nightingale
Motel
and
Rt. 658 Colonial Beach. 302
launch free for overnight
472-3955.
Marina on South Monroe Harbor View Campground
sites with water and electric,
guests. Camp store, launBay.
35-slip
marina
including 134 full hookup
dry facilities and bathhouse.
15 Harbor View Circle, Colowith electric and water,
sites. Playground, game
1-800-933-PARK.
nial Beach. Open June–Sept.
5-room motel, restaurant
next door. $. 224-7956.
Riverview Inn on Hawthorne
St. in Colonial Beach.
21 guest rooms waterfront. Rate: $$. 224-0006.
The Gloucester-Mathews ately and the proceeds of event will be the raffle of a
Skipjack Inn on Rt. 608 at
Humane Society will hold its more than $27,000 from last luxurious five-night cruise to
Port Kinsale Marina. Located
Third Annual Mutt Strut on year went toward operating Bermuda for two on Royal
in a restored 1912 waterthe Catwalk Fashion Show expenses of the animal shel- Caribbean’s “Grandeur of the
front home overlooking
and Luncheon on Tuesday, ter.
Seas,” departing from Norfolk
the Yeocomico River. Four
September 30, at 11 a.m. at
The event features fashions June 13, 2009. Raffle tickets
guest rooms are decorated
the Abingdon Ruritan Club from Lili’s of Ghent (Norfolk) are $5 each or five tickets for
with antiques and Chesain Bena. This year’s theme is worn by professional models $20.
peake Bay maritime artwork.
Mutt Strut Goes Hollywood, and members of the animalTickets to the event are $45
Each has its own private
and the shelter animals are loving community, and a lunch each. Reservations for a table
bath, telephone and indithe stars of the show.
catered by Shelly Williams of for eight also are available by
vidual temperature concalling 693-3566 or by e-mailThe first two Mutt Struts Mathews.
trol. A guest kitchenette is
sold out almost immediAnother highlight of the ing [email protected].
available on the main floor.
More Rivah Campgrounds
Tickets on sale for Mutt Strut
Survival expert
to visit August 30
Belle Isle State Park will host
survival expert Vickie Shufer
Saturday, August 30.
One of Virginia’s leading
authorities on surviving in
nature through the use of native
plants for food, shelter, tools and
medicinal purposes, Shufer will
offer two sessions.
From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Shufer
will offer pointers and answer
questions related to wilderness
survival. There will be examples
of Native American tools formed
from common things found in
nature and demonstrations on
making rope, shelters, baskets
and tools.
There is no charge for the
early session. Folks are urged to
spend five minutes, or five hours
with Shufer, said chief ranger
of interpretation and education
Charlene Talcott.
Quilt show
slated for
the Tavern
The fifth biennial Quilt
Show and Gala will be held
by the Tavern Quilt Guild
at Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s
Tavern in Heathsville from
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. October 17
and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. October
18. The fee is $10 in advance,
or $15 at the door.
New and antique quilts will
be shown. There also will be
live and silent auctions, vendors, a National Hoffman
Fabric Challenge exhibit, a
boutique of needlework, special displays, demonstrations
and food. For advance tickets, visit the tavern, or rhhtfoundation.org.
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“This program will answer
many of your questions, such
as, what do I do if I’m lost in
the woods? What is an easy way
to start a fire—even in the rain?
How can I build shelter for the
night in the woods? And the
most important question, could
I survive if forced to spend a
night or two in the woods?” said
Talcott.
Shufer will conduct a survival
workshop from 4 to 7 p.m. The
workshop fee is $10 per person.
Participants will have an opportunity to taste several plants.
All participants will receive a
Wilderness Survival Guide produced by Shufer.
To register for the workshop,
call the park office at 462-5030.
Shufer’s visit to the park was
rescheduled from August 15
and 16.
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Saturday, September 27, at
Hummel Field at Topping in
Middlesex County.
There will be an antique
aircraft fly-in and classic
car show. Over 200 autos
and nearly 100 airplanes are
expected for the event.
Exhibits, crafts, displays,
a bluegrass band, children’s
carnival and Chesapeake Baystyle food will be featured.
There will be model aircraft
and air show action. Antique
boats and boat models will be
exhibited. Antique and modern
aircraft rides will be offered.
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Gloucester Museum of History at 6539 Main Street in
Gloucester through September 30.
The exhibit, on loan from
the King and Queen County
Extension Office, includes 12
posters describing the symbols and what they may have
meant to escaping slaves. A
quilt of the various designs is
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The cruise boards at 4:30 p.m.,
casts off at 5 p.m. and returns
at 7:30 p.m.
Proceeds will benefit the
Family Maternity Center of
the Northern Neck Inc. Tickets are $50 per person. Tickets
include music, beverages and
hors d’oeuvres.
The sunset cruise will depart
from Reedville for a tour of
the Great Wicomico River.
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and worthy cause,” said Specials owner Amy Groh. “We
are so excited to help in some
small way towards the work
that Shirley McAdoo and others
have so willingly done towards
making the family maternity
center a reality. Everyone here
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and what better way to do so
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The Adam and Eve of boating
by Douglas Nabhan
A
t the risk of offending
almost every woman
I know, I’m going
to focus on the difference
between women and men in
boating. If you think they are
equal, at least in the boating/
fishing world, don’t read this
article . . . I do not want to
hear all my bleeding heart
liberal women friends from
Richmond giving me examples of women who love to
fish. I know there are women
who love to fish, but there
are still major differences.
I was out at The Cell a few
weeks ago and conducted
an informal poll of the 400
boats trying to catch flounder. There were no women
captains. There were very
few women at all. In fact,
with gas prices where they
are, the “population per
boat” has gone up dramatically. I thought I was off the
coast of Cuba.
I have recently witnessed
a woman operating a chum
grinder at The Cell. I can
just imagine telling my wife
to grind up that bucket of
croaker so we could have
some good chum.
This is an indisputable
fact: There are virtually no
women who ask their husbands if they can buy a fishing boat.
I have never had this call:
“Doug, good evening this is
May. I am going out to Buoy
42 at the crack of dawn, the
boat is gassed up, the poles
are rigged, I have a cooler
full of beer and six buckets
of KFC, You want to come
along?”
My wife firmly believes
that better than 50 percent
of men go fishing to get out
of the house. I hate to let the
cat out of the bag, but most
guys come in from fishing,
not because they have caught
their limit or they are tired,
but simply because the sun
is going down or there is no
more beer.
A lot of things annoy women
on boats. There is nowhere to
go to the bathroom. There is
usually no shade. There are
no magazines (Hey, Captain Carlisle, do you have a
People magazine on board?).
Women don’t relish getting
a fish hook out of your hand
like most men do.
The single biggest thing
that bothers women on boats
are wakes. I have never had
a man complain about getting jostled by a wake. Not a
peep about it—not once—not
ever. I can take my wife out
on a day when the Bay looks
like Lake Placid, and if we
happen to encounter anything
in the category of a ripple,
you would think we nearly
lost the whole family to the
sea. The look on her face is
the equivalent of the captain
of an airplane announcing
that the engines fell off and
the plane was going to crash
into a mountain.
I am a very neat person.
Everything on my boat has
a home and is picked up.
The boat is spotless. I really
enjoy when my wife comes
on the boat and suddenly it
looks like we are headed to
the beach for a week—towels, coolers, hats, flip-flops,
cozies, suntan lotion, radio,
etc. Suddenly my boat looks
like the Jersey shore.
Now, you would think
that after having done virtually every task imaginable
to allow everyone to have
a great time, that your wife
and guests might help clean
the boat. A boat is not like
a car—I do not wash my car
every time I drive it, but then
it also does not rain saltwater and I do not fish out of
my car. It helps that I never
catch any fish, so there are
rarely fish scales and guts
on my boat, but it still gets
dirty. It never fails that the
minute the boat is almost
docked, people are abandoning ship like the thing was on
fire. Everyone has to go to
the bathroom, and the next
thing you know there you are
cleaning the boat by yourself.
While I truly love sharing the boating experience
with my wife, sometimes it
ruins the whole trip unless it
is perfectly calm and I have
been able to convince everyone with a boat on the Bay to
stay home for an hour while
we go out.
Without labor nothing prospers. ~Sophocles
4-H photography to be exhibited
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Museum will host a photographic exhibit by 10 youth of
Lancaster and Northumberland
counties beginning Wednesday,
August 27, from 11:30 a.m. to
1 p.m. The exhibition will continue through September 12.
The youth participated in
a 4-H beginner photography
class offered in partnership
with Virginia Cooperative
Extension 4-H and the museum
where weekly classes were
held since July 1. Participants
learned photographic skills and
recorded many subjects.
“The group really enjoyed
the variety of subjects they photographed,” said 4-H Extension
agent and class instructor Julie
Tritz.
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Westmoreland
County
Visitors Center in the county
museum and library at 43 Court
Square in Montross is open six
days a week (closed Sun.). Apr.
1–Oct. 31 the center is open 10
a.m.–5 p.m. 493-8440.
Virginia’s Potomac Gateway
Welcome Center on Rt. 301 at
the Potomac River Bridge. (540)
663-3205.
Colonial Beach Tourism, 2240732.
NPopulation: 16,700
Welcome to Westmoreland County
westmoreland-county.org.
Colonial Beach, 18 North
Irving Ave., Colonial Beach.
224-7181. colonialbeachva.net.
Town of Montross, 15869
Kings Highway, Montross. 4939623.
Services
A couple enjoys the summer’s end on Colonial Beach.
to English aggression on American liberties. Prepared by Richstablished in 1653 by the ard Henry Lee, the document
colonial government in was signed by 115 patriots who
Jamestown,
Westmoreland bound themselves together “To
County was named for a British Prevent The Execution of The
shire. The county’s most sig- Stamp Act.”
Stratford Hall was the boynificant contributions to history
include its fostering of more hood home of Richard Henry
statesmen than any other Lee and Francis Lightfoot Lee,
county in the country, signers of the Declaration of
and for the Leed- Independence.
General Henry “Light-Horse
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Civil War broke out. Offered the
command of the Union Army,
Lee declined because he “could
take no part in an invasion” of
his homeland.
Most notable among the
statesmen of Westmoreland,
General George Washington,
commander of the Continental
Army, Revolutionary War hero
and first President of the United
States, was born at Popes Creek
in 1732.
James Monroe, the nation’s
fifth president, was born in 1758
on a farm near Monroe Bay.
Monroe served as president
from 1817 to 1825.
Government
County Administrator 111
Polk St., Montross. 493-0130.
ABC Store Montross, 109 East
End Plaza, open 10 a.m.–6
p.m. Mon.–Sat. 493-9800.
Churches Montross Ministerial
Association will refer according to denomination. 4938285.
Libraries Abraham and William
I. Cooper Memorial Branch in
Colonial Beach; 18 Washington Ave. 224-0921. Montross
Branch; 56 Polk Street. 4938194. Blake T. Newton Memorial Branch in Hague; 22 Coles
Point Road. 472-3820.
Trash and Recycling collection
sites which also offer recycling:
on Rt. 622 in Montross, on
Rt. 202 near Carmel Church
and on Rt. 205 near Monroe
Westmoreland
County
with pitching machine, regulation size soccer field and
baseball field and small auditorium. Meeting room and
patio are available for rental.
Castlewood Park on CastleRecreation
wood Dr. Permit required for
parties over 20 people.
Westmoreland Parks and Recreation Department pro- Currioman Landing Public
Boat Landing off Rt. 622.
vides recreation services to all
Owned and operated by
county citizens and visitors.
Westmoreland County, this
493-8163. westparkrec@netpublic boat ramp and pier
star.com.
near the Potomac River offers
A.T.
Johnson
Recreation
water access to all the county’s
Center 18849 Kings Hwy.,
citizens.
Montross. Aerobics and dance
classes, cooking programs,
basketball, gymnastics, vol- To change or update
leyball, enclosed batting cage Westmoreland information, contact [email protected].
Hall. The sites are open
Mon.–Sun., 7 a.m.–7 p.m. T
he Town of Montross and
Colonial Beach also offer curbside trash pick up.
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Chili contest slated for September
Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern (RH/TH) will
sponsor a Chili Cook-off September 20.
Entries will be judged by an expert panel
headed by chef Hatley Bright of Irvington. Categories will include traditional chili, chili verde
and salsa. Judges will rate the entries based on
flavor, texture, consistency, blend of spices,
aroma and color.
Winning recipes from each category will be
awarded $100. In addition, the public is invited
to taste the entries and cast a vote for the People’s Choice Champion, which will be awarded
$50.
Bright is assistant professor of the Culinary
Arts Program at Rappahannock Community
College. She has been in the restaurant business
for most of her adult life and for the past 15
years has devoted herself to become a top-notch
chef.
The contest will take place at the Tavern’s
Transportation Courtyard during the September Farmers’ Market. The application fee is $25
for each entry. Admission is $10 for adults, and
free for ages 12 and under. Entertainment will
include games and music. Beer will be available to purchase. Proceeds benefit the RH/HT
Foundation.
Applications, along with the rules and regulations, are available from the foundation office at
580-3377, or the Tavern Store at 580-3636.
Fall Festival set at DeSales Hall
St. Frances de Sales Church,
its Knights of Columbus Council and Ladies Auxiliary will
hold its 13th annual Fall Festival from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. September 20 on the grounds of
DeSales Hall at 151 Church St.
in Kilmarnock.
Crafters of every description
will display their wares on the
grounds and inside the hall. A
farmers’ market will feature
pumpkins, apples, jams and
other fall produce.
A food stand will serve hamburgers, hot dogs and drinks.
Ice cream will be available.
The Ladies Auxiliary will fur-
nish home-baked goods for
“the best bake sale in town.”
There is still space for craft
vendors. Call John Cali at 5802888.
Proceeds are returned to the
community through the works
of the Knights of Columbus
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Rappahannock Art League Farmhouse Concert series posts 3 shows
Three upcoming Farm- picking Champion guitarist $15 is payable at the door.
Academy announces classes house
Concerts have been Pat Donohue will be featured Dessert and coffee, tea or
Woodworking, stained glass,
exercises to free the imagination, acrylic techniques and
advanced Photoshops are some
of the new classes offered by
the Rappahannock Art League
(RAL) Academy this fall.
Classes will start in early
September at the Studio Gallery at 19 North Main Street in
Kilmarnock.
“This lineup is a mix of
classes taught by some of our
most treasured and well-known
instructors such as Kathleen
Noffsinger, Jane Stouffer,
Charles VanDenburgh and Rose
Nygaard, as well as a foray into
other subject territory with new
award-winning
instructors,”
said director Elise Ritter.
Free the imagination
From September 2 to 5,
Mary Jo Beswick, who won a
top prize at the Virginia Watercolor Society show last year,
will teach a “Free Your Imagination—Caution: Inner Child
at Play.”
Woodworking with a master
Award-winning artisan and
craftsman Andy Pitts will offer
a trio of wood-working workshops at his Heathsville studio
September 8 and 9. The other
two classes are “Designing and
Constructing Heirloom Furniture” October 6 and 7, and
“Veneering, Laminating, Carving and Finishing Furniture” on
November 17 and 18.
Advanced Photoshop
Photographers Carol Hammer
and Joe Moeller will teach a
new Photoshop class, “Beyond
Basics: Practical & Artistic
Uses for Photoshop Elements,”
from October 2 to 4.
Stained Glass
On October 4 and 5, a stained
glass workshop will be offered
at a waterfront bed and breakfast
in Farnham with art instructor
and innkeeper Barney Harris.
Visiting artist
Ray Andreotti, a member of
the American Watercolor, the
New England and Rhode Island
Watercolor Societies, will visit
the studio Gallery October 16
and 17.
Abstract artist
Richmond artist and teacher
R. Sawan White will visit the
Studio Gallery at 1 p.m. October 19.
Acrylic magic
On November 19 to 21,
award-winning artist and longtime Torpedo Factory/Alexandria Art League leader Marge
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techniques with acrylics.
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Rivah Parks & Natural Areas
Essex
Marsh Street Park Marsh St.
in Tappahannock, run by
Essex County Parks and Recreation Department, Pool
open starting June 11, Tues.–
Sat.11 a.m.–6 p.m. and Sun.
1 p.m.–6 p.m. 443-2470.
Gloucester
Beaverdam Park at the end of
Rt. 616, Roaring Springs Rd.,
contains a 635-acre freshwater lake. Built in 1990, 11 fish
attractors and several species of fish are found there.
Canoes, paddleboats, and
Jon boats with or without electric motors are for rent, or you
may launch your own boats
for a fee. Motors powered by
fuels are not permitted. The
park also has a playground,
picnic shelter and an extensive hiking trail system including an interpretive trail, a multi
use trail for horseback riding
or biking and an exercise trail.
The park is open year around
from sunrise to sunset. Fishing and hunting licenses, bait
and snacks are available at the
ranger station. For information
call 693-2107 or 693-2355.
Tyndall Point Park contains
remnants of Confederate and
Union fortifications. It is the site
of colonial Gloucester Towne,
the first building of which was
a tobacco warehouse built in
1632. The park is off of Rt. 17
at Gloucester Point and has
open play areas.
Riverwalk at Gloucester Point
Beach offers fishing with no
license required, public beach
and playground, restrooms,
snack bar, an elevated observation deck with high powered binoculars to view birds
and wildlife.
Lancaster
Belle Isle State Park Rt. 683.
A 700-acre park on the
focus of the natural area.
Five hiking trails are open
year-round and take park visitors through environmentally
sensitive marshlands and
picturesque wooded areas.
The 3.5-mile Boyd’s Hole
Trail leading to the Potomac
River is the most popular of
the trails. Because human
traffic disturbs the park’s
summer population of roosting and foraging eagles, this
trail is only open from Oct.
1–Mar. 31. Limited tours of
the eagle area are offered
mid-June through Aug. by
reservation only. Guests can
learn more about the natural history of Caledon and
the American bald eagle by
Marjorie Woodbury stands in the beautiful wildflower garden at Holly Point Nature
touring the visitor center.
Park on Jackson Road in Deltaville.
Interpretive Programs: Eagle
tours, Junior Rangers night
picnicking,
bird
watching
or
Rt.
643,
then
left
on
Rt.
609.
Rappahannock River, Mulhikes, conducted walks,
walking the wooded nature
This 50-acre parcel contains a
berry and Deep Creeks.
astronomy, storytelling, bontrail. Visitors can explore
sandy beach, low dunes and
Open daily sunrise to sunset.
fire programs, birdwatching
the fish-shaped wildflower
salt marsh habitat bordering
Picnic areas, handicap accesand crafts. (800) 933-PARK.
meadow and view the boats
the Chesapeake Bay. Over
sible boardwalk and fishwww.dcr.virginia.gov.
exhibited on the grounds
90 bird species have been
ing pier, hiking/biking trails,
by the Deltaville Maritime Barnesfield Park Highway 301
reported on the preserve,
bridle
paths,
overnight
at the Potomac Gateway WelMuseum. There is a delightwhich also protects the globaccommodations, motorboat
come Center, King George.
ful children’s garden with
ally rare Northeastern Beach
ramp ($3 fee). Canoe rent175-acre county park on the
plants marked to exploit
Tiger Beetle.
als ($8 per hour to $25 for a
Potomac River with nature
their taste, smell and touch.
full day) and tandem kayak Port Fun with a playground,
trails, picnic areas and playThe park plans to have exerball fields and tennis courts,
rentals ($10 per hour to $30
ground. Nature trails and
cise stations along the trail
is on Rt. 14 about a mile north
for a full day), bicycle rentbeach fishing along Potomac
and a nautical playground.
of Mathews Courthouse.
als ($3 per hour to $15 for
River shore. (540) 663-3205.
The park is open daily from
a full day), and motorboat
9 a.m. until dusk.
rentals (10 hp: $15 for two Middlesex
Northumberland
hours or $90 for a full day; Taber Park Rappahannock
25 hp: $22 per hour to $110 Ave. in Urbanna (for residents King George
Bush Mill Stream Natural
for a full day). The park also and guests of residents): Caledon Natural Area Rt.
Area Preserve At the mouth
offers sunset and moonlight playground, swimming and
of Bush Mill Stream freshwa218. A National Natural
canoe trips ($6 per person), tennis.
ter meets the saltwater of the
Landmark, Caledon was the
nature programs and over- Deltaville Community AssoGreat Wicomico River. Fresh
early colonial seat of the
night camping. Parking fee
ciation Park Rt. 33 in
to brackish tidal marshes and
Alexander family. John and
$3 weekends/holidays, $2
Deltaville (for residents and
mud flats are hidden between
Philip Alexander founded the
weekdays. 462-5030 or www.
guests of residents): playthe steep-sided forested
city of Alexandria and estabdcr.virginia.gov.
ground, tennis, swimming
shores of this upper Coastal
lished Caledon Plantation in
and basketball.
Plain stream. The quiet
1659. Caledon is the summer
Mathews
Holly Point Nature Park in
waters are home and resthome for one of the largDeltaville
offers
a
tranquil
ing area for an abundance
est
concentrations
of
bald
Bethel Beach Natural Area
retreat on the banks of Mill
of waterfowl and wading
eagles on the East Coast.
Preserve Turn left on Rt.
Creek by Fishing Bay. There
birds, including colonial
Preservation of the national
611 just south of the town
are benches and space for
nesting birds, raptors and
bird’s habitat is the primary
of Mathews. Turn right on
More Parks & Natural Areas
Trail. For more information
the refuge’s Toby’s Point
visit www.dgif.state.va.us/
Tract, while the Leedstown
wildlife/vbwt/index.asp.
Resolves, a 1766 protest
against the Stamp Act, was Totuskey Tricentennial Park
signed near the refuge’s with boat landing, Rt. 3 at
Mothershead Tract. Old pil- Totuskey Creek Bridge.
ings can still be seen from W ilna Pond, a 35-acre site,
is now open to public fishthe days when steamboats
ing. The pond is home to
made regular stops to pick
largemouth bass, bluegill
up produce and passengers
sunfish, fliers, yellow bullfor transport to the Port
head catfish and American
of Baltimore. At least four
eel. The Wilna Unit is open
federally-listed threatened
for wildlife observation
or endangered species
and photography daily,
may be found within the
sunrise to sunset. Access
refuge boundary, including
for canoes and kayaks to
the American bald eagle,
engage in these activiperegrine falcon, shortties is available at Wilna
nose sturgeon, and sensiPond. Please note: All Virtive joint vetch. The state’s
ginia boating laws apply
largest
wintering
roost
to Wilna Pond. All other
for bald eagles is located
refuge units are open for
within the refuge boundwildlife observation and
ary. Shorebirds, neotropical
photography by advanced
migrant songbirds, raptors,
reservation
only.
To
and marsh birds rely on the
schedule a visit call (804)
Rappahannock River’s corri333-1470.
The
refuge
dors during the spring and
headquarters
is
open
fall migration periods. The
Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m. - 4:30
refuge is restoring native
p.m., except federal holigrasslands and riparian
days. From Tappahannock,
forests along the river and
take US-360 E (across
tributary streams to prothe Rappahannock River,
vide additional habitat for
toward Warsaw). Follow
these species. The Refuge
US-360 E for 4.1 miles,
hosts three sites on the Virthen turn left onto Rt. 624/
ginia Birding and Wildlife
Newland Rd. Follow Newland Rd. for 4.2 miles, then
turn left onto Strangeway/
Rt 636. Follow Strangeway for 1/4 mile, then turn
right onto Sandy Lane/Rt
640. Follow Sandy Lane
Order your own Northern Neck License
for 1.1 miles, then turn left
into Rappahannock River
Plate before time runs out! Go to
Valley NWR. 333-1470.
nities, and its pristine sand
large numbers of great
beach habitat is highly
blue herons. Access can be
important for the threatgained by foot or canoe.
ened northeastern beach
Public access facilities are
tiger beetle. Public access
open during daylight hours
facilities include a trail and
and include trails, a boardboardwalk, a wildlife viewwalk, a wildlife viewing plating platform, and a small
form and interpretive signs.
parking area. Part or all of
Four miles from Heathsville
the preserve may be perion Rt. 201, continue straight
odically closed for resource
on Rt. 642 for half a mile,
protection
or
resource
and turn left at the sign.
management activities. For
Hughlett Point Natural Area
additional information call
Preserve This 205-acre
225-2303.
preserve has sand beaches
on the Chesapeake Bay
and the mouth of Divid- Richmond
ing Creek, hiking trails and R appahannock River Valley
observation decks to view
National Wildlife Refuge,
shorebirds, deer, turkey and
336 Wilna Road, Warsaw.
migratory waterfowl. The
This is the newest of four
beaches are home to the
refuges that comprise the
threatened
northeastern
Eastern
Virginia
Rivers
beach tiger beetle. From
National Wildlife Refuge
Kilmarnock, take Rt. 200
Complex. Established in
north then right on Rt. 606
1996, the goal of the refuge
to the end. Turn right on Rt.
is to protect 20,000 acres of
605. From Burgess, take Rt.
wetlands and associated
200 south then left on Rt.
uplands along the river
606 to the end. Turn right
and its major tributaries.
on 605. 225-2303.
As of Nov. 2004, the refuge
Dameron Marsh Natural
had protected 6,545 acres.
Area Preserve This 316Archeological and historic
acre preserve contains one
sites are abundant on both
of the most significant wetsides of the river. The 18th
lands on the Chesapeake
century Bristol Iron Works
Bay for marsh-bird commuwas located adjacent to
nnplate.com for an application or call
804-462-0979. Show your pride as you
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Northern Neck Land Conservancy
Westmoreland
H urt Field at Legion Park
Rt. 3 west of Montross.
Four-acre public park adjacent to Chandlers Mill
Pond offering both active
and passive recreational
opportunities for county
residents.
O ak Grove Park Rt. 205
between Oak Grove and
Colonial Beach. Eightacre public park featuring
a sports field with bleachers, playground and picnic
area.
R obin Grove Park on Robin
Grove, off Monroe Bay
Ave., Colonial Beach.
Voorhees
Nature
Preserve A 729-acre preserve
on the northeast bank of
Rappahannock River, next
to the Westmoreland Berry
Farm. It is home to the bald
eagle and many other birds.
Four miles of wooded trails
for self-guided walks. The
difficulty level is moderate. A trail map and brochure are available at the
adjacent
Westmoreland
Berry Farm store. There are
picnic sites, restrooms and
pick-your-own fruits and
vegetables at the farm. The
preserve is open on weekends, 8 a.m.–6 p.m., from
Apr. 22 to Dec. 17. For
information, call (434) 2956106.
Six miles northwest of
Montross off Rt. 3. The
park extends about one
and a half miles along
the Potomac River, and
its 1,299 acres neighbor
the former homes of both
George Washington and
Robert E. Lee. The park’s
Horsehead Cliffs provide
visitors with a spectacular
view of the Potomac River.
The park offers hiking,
camping, cabins, fishing,
boating and swimming.
The visitor center, open
during summer, gives an
informative historical and
ecological perspective to
an important natural area
on the coastal plain. www.
dcr.virginia.gov.
Welcome to Mathews County
History
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athews County was an
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shipbuilding center for the Chesapeake
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Gloucester in 1791 to become a
separate county.
About that time, 12 sailing
ships over 20 tons each were
built in a single year in Mathews,
which the Chiskiake Indians had
called Werowocomico.
Between 1790 and 1820,
approximately a third of the
ships built in Virginia came from
Mathews. The sharp, fast vessels,
popularly known as Baltimore
Clippers, were built throughout
the Chesapeake Bay region.
Before the War of 1812, these
fast ships were simply known as
“Virginia built.”
In 1801, Congress authorized
the building of a lighthouse
at the county’s southern tip,
New Point Comfort. The stone
structure still towers over the
Bay today, though the land has
eroded from around it.
From 1802 to 1844, Mathews
was an official port of entry for
the registration and enrollment
of ships. During this period,
10,000 vessels called at the
“Port of East River.” The customs house stood at Williams
Wharf (marker 13), which was a
center of maritime activity until
the steamers quit running in the
1940s.
Cricket Hill, near Gwynn’s
Island, was the site of one of the
last naval engagements of the
Revolutionary War. In June 1776,
Continental forces bombarded
the British fleet and encampment on Gwynn’s Island. Lord
Dunsmore, the last royal governor, was driven from
the colony, ending
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The 34th Annual Mathews Market Days festival on
September 5-6 will feature numerous local artists, an
antique car show, food, 5K Junior Mile, Food Festival,
Youth Corner, and music by the “Close Call Band”
Saturday night. Above, a demonstration of glass art
is given to curious spectators. Call 725-7196 for more
information.
Baltimore was a daily highlight.
World War II put most of the
steamboat lines out of business.
In 1942 the government requisitioned most of the bay and
coastal steamers for service in
the war effort.
Even before the war, faster
means of transportation and
better roads caused stiff competition for the boats.
The last remaining steamboat
line, the Old Bay Line, stopped
its York River to Baltimore run in
1942. About 20 years later, the
Old Bay Line dropped passenger service between Baltimore
and Norfolk. The steamers
stopped for good in the spring
of 1962.
10604 Buckley Hall Road (Rt.
198). www.co.mathews.va.us.
Chamber of Commerce
Mathews Recreation Park
is next to Mathews High
School. It has a softball field,
basketball court, playground
and two tennis courts with
lights.
Public Water Access Most of
the following public access
areas may be used for fishing,
picnicking and swimming.
Some uses are restricted at
certain access points and
some sites are bordered
closely by private property;
please avoid trespassing:
Auburn Public Landing off Rt.
620 is on the North River.
Bayside at the end of Rt. 633
on Gwynn’s Island at the
Bay.
Davis Creek Landing, with a
175-foot pier, is on Rt. 689
and leads to Mobjack Bay.
Doctor’s Creek Landing is at
Rt. 691 and the Bay.
Rt. 645 at the Bay has a beach
and a portable boat may be
launched there.
Haven Beach on Rt. 643 at the
Bay has a beach and a portable boat may be launched.
White’s Creek Public Landing
at Rt. 682 and the Bay.
Horn Harbor Landing is on Rt.
698 at the Bay.
Mathews County Chamber Edwards Creek Public Dock on
Rt. 672.
of Commerce. 725-9029.
New Point Comfort Island at
mathewschamber.com.
The Mathews County Visitor and Information Center
Mathews
(McVIC) located in historic
County
Sibley’s General Store on
Main St. Visit [email protected] or call 7254229.
Services
ABC store 10972 Buckley
Hall Rd. (behind Hardee’s) in
Mathews Town Center 7252100. Mon.-Sat 10 a.m. 6
p.m.
Government
Library Mathews Memorial
Library, Main St., Mathews
Most county government
Mon.-Fri.—9 a.m. to 6 p.m.,
offices are in Liberty Square at
of Rt. 14, two miles south of
the Bay is accessible only by Winter Harbor Landing is at Rt. Piankatank River Landing on Rt. Williams Wharf Landing is a
Mathews Courthouse.
public access facility for
632, with beach.
boat at high tide.
611 and Winter Harbor.
small
engineless
waterNew Point Comfort Observation Winter Harbor Haven is at Rt. 608 Roane’s Point Landing on Rt. 630
craft. There are two float- To change or update Mathews
accesses the Piankatank River.
Walkway is at the end of Rt. 600
and Winter Harbor.
ing docks. At the end of Rt. information, email tchillemi@
and offers a view of the historic Warehouse Landing at Rt. 631 Rose’s Creek is at Rt. 662 and the
614 (Williams Wharf Rd.) off ssentinel.com
Bay.
lighthouse.
and Piankatank River.
Mathews Market Days to feature two days of fun
Market Days festival will be
Friday, September 5, and Saturday, September 6.
Numerous local artists will
display and sell their artwork at
the Annual Mathews Art Group
Show and Sale. The 2008
Mathews Market Days Limited
Edition Poster will also be sold
at the festival.
The Show N Shine, “No
Name” Antique and Classic
Car Show will be held at the
Fine arts
auction set
Bay School Fine Arts Auction
will be Saturday, September 27,
at the home of Bob and Kathy
Roper on at Burton Point at the
mouth of the Piankatank River.
Tickets are $65 per person.
There is an open bar and hors
d’oeuvres. Call 725-1278 for
more information.
John Smith
manuscript
available
Ed Wright Haile’s original
manuscript, “John Smith in the
Chesapeake,” chronicles John
Smith’s voyages up the Chesapeake Bay and is now available
at the Mathews County Visitor & Information Center at
Mathews Court House.
This guide details John
Smith’s history route with
maps, annotations and tide
charts.
Lee-Jackson/Thomas Hunter
School Complex on Sept. 6.
Boy Scout Troop 114 will sell
hot dogs, popcorn and drinks at
the show.
A book sale Friday and Saturday will benefit the Mathews
Memorial Library Fund. This
event will be held in the Orrell
Annex behind the main library.
Bay Quilters will be in the John
Warren Cook room of the main
library.
Food court booths will feature seafood, homemade limeades, homemade French fries
and other goodies.
A 5K Junior Mile run to benefit the Mathews County Land
Conservancy will take place
early Saturday morning.
The Annual Food Festival,
Baked Goods Contest and
Craft Fair Contest will return.
There will be a $50 grand
prize for each contest. Applications should be submitted
with entries to the information
tent in the center of the Court
Green on September 4 from 10
a.m. to noon. Call the Extension Office for an application
Cattail’s
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for inside and outside your home
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The Youth Corner is designed
for children 12 and under and
will include rides, a pet parade,
Buttons the Clown, the food
festival, and lots of other fun.
An After School Party at the
Mathews Boys & Girls Club
is planned for Friday from 1
to 4 p.m. There will be music
by Randy Lackey’s Showtime
Karaoke, games with prizes,
food and fun.
Both outside and inside
music will be provided all day
Saturday. The Saturday Night
Live Street Dance will begin at
8 p.m. The music of the Close
Call Band will be featured.
Mathews Market Days is an
alcohol-free event. Admission
is free. Shuttle bus transportation is provided from Mathews
High School (Route 14) and
Thomas Hunter Middle School
(Route 611) parking lots on
Saturday.
Call Carole Lewis at the
Mathews Extension Office at
725-7196 to reach a committee
member or for further information.
THE MATHEWS ART GROUP
“THE GALLERY”
• Paintings and Prints
• Pottery
• Carved Eggs
• Soft Sculpture
• Decorative Glassware
• Walking Sticks
• Stained Glass
• Bird Carvings
• Jewelry
• Stoneware
• P. Buckley Moss
Mathews Market Days
Mathews Art Group Art Show
Fri. & Sat.
Sept. 5 & 6
10am – 4pm
MONDAY – SATURDAY 10 A.M. – 4 P.M.
SUNDAY 12P.M. – 4 P.M.
206 MAIN STREET, P.O. BOX 973 •MATHEWS, VA 23109
(804) 725-3326

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