05.2008 Rivah - Southside Sentinel

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rivah (‘riv-â), n. [der. river]:
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.
We want your input
Every year, as we put together the season’s first edition of The
Rivah Visitor’s Guide, we strive to improve upon last year. Our
goal is to make The Rivah Visitor’s Guide the area’s most complete
resource of information about the Northern Neck and Middle
Peninsula.
Each month, some 20,000 copies of this publication disappear
from the stands, swept away by the summer tide of visitors and
locals alike. But, we rarely get to hear any feedback from people
about what information they found helpful, what stories they
read from beginning to end and what directories they couldn’t
live without.
This summer, in lieu of our annual contest of some sort, we
are asking for your thoughts. Please take a moment when you get
home to visit our newspaper home pages at RRecord.com and
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out our questionnaire. It will only take a few moments and by
completing the questionnaire you will be automatically entered
into a drawing for a dinner for two on us at your favorite Rivah
restaurant (contest details available online).
In the meantime, we hope you enjoy this Spring edition of The
Rivah Visitor’s Guide.
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is published 6
times a year 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 and
Audrey Thomasson
Advertising Anita Minuth, Deborah Haynes, Rachael Gano, advertising managers; Marilyn Bryant, Sara Amiss, K.C. Troise and Maeghaen
Goss
Production Julie H. Burwood, art director; Wayne Smith, production
manager; Joseph Gaskins, Susan Faulkner, K.C. Troise, Kathy Shrader,
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
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Tour Virginia’s Bay Region! Here’s a guide to each of our counties
Essex . . . . . . . 52
Gloucester . . . 82
Lancaster. . . . . .64
Mathews . . . . . .32
eConcerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
eDining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
eDiversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
eEvents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
eFishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
eGolf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Middlesex . . . . . . 57
Northumberland . 86
Richmond . . . . . . . . 44
Westmoreland . . . . . 66
eLodging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
eMap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
eMarinas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
eMuseums & Historic Sites . . . . 15
eRivah Fare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
eTide Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
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Rivah Events
T
o avoid disappointment, call
the numbers where indicated to
verify dates and times of events.
April
Thursday, April 24
The Lancaster Players Production Of “The Mousetrap”
will open at The Playhouse in
White Stone. 8 p.m. Reservations required, Call the box
office at 435-3776.
The Gigantic Book Sale sponsored by the Friends of
Lancaster Community Library
will be held at the library in
Kilmarnock. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday, April 25
Kilmarnock. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
will be staged at The Playhouse in White Stone. 8 p.m.
Reservations required, Call
the box office at 435-3776.
Stock Car Racing takes place
at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor
Speedway on Route 17, eight
miles north of Saluda. For
more information or a complete schedule, call 758-1867
or visit www.vamotorspeedway.com.
Toast To The Trees, an Arbor
Day celebration, will be held
at Holly Point Nature Park
and the Deltaville Maritime
Museum from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
776-7200.
The Times and Tides garden
tour will be in Middlesex
County from 10 a.m. to 5
p.m. There are eight stops
on the tour. Call 776-9541 for
tickets.
Weekend with a Writer will be
sponsored by The Friends of the
Essex Library in Tappahannock.
David L. Robbins is the featured author. 443-4945.
The Middlesex Students Art
Show will be from 5:30 to
8 p.m. and from 9 a.m. to 5
p.m. on Saturday, April 26,
at Yates House Community
Arts Center on Route 33 in
Deltaville.
An Art Show And Auction will
be at the Virginia Institute of
Marine Science in Gloucester
Point. This year’s event features marine artist, filmmaker,
and conservationist Dr. Guy
Harvey. On Friday evening
Harvey will present a public
art show and narrate several
of his dramatic billfish films.
The event resumes on Saturday evening with a silent and
live auction. Call 684-7099
for ticket information.
Saturday, April 26
James Monroe’s 250th Birthday Celebration is at James
Monroe’s
Birthplace
in
Westmoreland County. 10:30
a.m. U.S. Army Fife & Drum
Corp., Continental Color
Guard. 11 a.m. Ceremony
with Former Secretary of the
Army John O. Marsh Jr., Del.
Rob Wittman and Sen. Richard Stuart.
National Junior Ranger Day at
George Washington Birthplace National Monument
in Westmoreland County. 10
a.m. to 4 p.m. Living history
demonstrations,
colonial
activities, outdoor games
and militia drills. Visitors
ages 6 to 12 may complete
the Junior Ranger Handbook
and earn a Junior Ranger
Badge. $4 per visitor ages
16 and older.
Kilmarnock. 9 a.m. to noon.
18th Annual Spring Art Show,
featuring the work of Lancaster
County Public School students.
Noon to 3 p.m. at Lancaster
Middle School in Kilmarnock
April 26 and 27.
Book Signing with retired
Artist Cathy Palmer of Seaford shows her stained glass creation to Mary WaldmanSeay of Deltaville during last year’s Art on the Half Shell festival in Urbanna. This year’s
festival will be Saturday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. About 85 artists are expected
to exhibit their work.
Community
Arts
Center.
educator Rena R. Shipp of
School students. Noon to
776-8505.
Tappahannock, author of
3 p.m. at Lancaster Middle
“I Did it Nanna’s Way.” 11 The Changing Tides garden
School in Kilmarnock April
tour of Gloucester and
a.m. at the Book Nook in
26 and 27. Refreshments and
Mathews will be from 10 a.m.
Kilmarnock.
awards ceremony at 1 p.m.
to 5 p.m. The tour will feature Stratford Hall’s 13th Triennial
The Lancaster Players Producfive sites. The headquarters
tion Of “The Mousetrap”
Coaching Day. 9 a.m. to 5
and information center of
will be staged at The Playp.m. Parade of antique horsethe tour will be Long Bridge
house in White Stone. 8 p.m.
drawn coaches and carriages,
Ordinary at Business Routes
tailgate picnic competition, the
17, 14 and 3. Call 693-4490
Lancaster High School Marchfor ticket information.
Celebrate Arbor Day at Belle
ing Band, equestrian and
Isle State Park in Lancaster
canine demonstrations, Jack
Sunday, April 27
County. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Russell terrier races, an 18thFree. Tree crafts, tree George Washington Birthcentury style hunting exhibit,
games and other activities.
Windsor furniture making
place National Monument
462-5030.
exhibit, food and refreshin Westmoreland County will
Sunset Canoe Trip at Belle
ments, tours of the Great
celebrate the 219th anniverIsle State Park in Lancaster
House. General admission
sary of the first inauguration
County. 6 to 8 p.m. $6 per
$12.50 for adults, $15 at the
of George Washington as the
person. Learn about the
gate/children free. Advance
first President of the United
marshes and waters surtickets are available at Stratford
States with the first Inaugurounding Belle Isle while the
Hall in Westmoreland County.
ration Day contest. 9 a.m. to
birds roost and nature’s night
Tailgate spaces are $75 and
5 p.m. Brief ceremonies at
life emerges. Reservations
include general admission for
noon and 2 p.m. $4 per visirecommended. 462-5030.
up to four people. Additional
tor ages 16 and older.
The Deltaville Farmers’ Market 18th Annual Spring Art
people with the vehicle are
will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
$12.50 in advance; $15 at the
Show, featuring the work
on the lawn of the Yates House
gate. 493-8038.
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will be staged at The Playhouse in White Stone. 2 p.m.
Monday, April 28
Award-winning
Author
Charles J. Shields will review “Mockingbird: A Portrait of Harper Lee,” for the
Northumberland
Public
Library at 2 p.m. at the Tavern
Complex in Heathsville and
at the Lancaster Community
Library in Kilmarnock at 7
p.m.
May
Thursday, May 1
Naturally Speaking will be featured at Rappahannock Community College in Warsaw. 7
p.m. The program focuses
on snakes and turtles. Sponsored by Rappahannock
Wildlife Refuge Friends.
more information, or a complete schedule, call 758-1867
Friday, May 2
First Friday Walkabout in Kilmarnock’s Steptoe’s District.
After-hours shopping, art,
entertainment,
sponsored
by the Rappahannock Art
League. 5 p.m.
Community Campfire Pickin’
at Belle Isle State Park in
Lancaster County. 8 to 10
p.m. Bring instruments and
sing around the campfire.
Bluegrass, folk, rock music,
depending on the crowd.
462-5030.
“The
Dastardly
Doctor
Devereaux” musical will
be presented by Mathews
High School in the Harry M.
Friday, May 9
Second Friday Art Walk In
Colonial Beach. Sherri Sundberg, 224-8411.
Le
e’s Lieutenants at Stratford
The Northern Neck Antiques Fair will feature 35 dealers Saturday, May 24, from 9
a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, May 25, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Belle Isle State Park in
Lee’s Lieutenants, HeadquarLancaster County. Admission is $7. Food and beverages will be sold. 462-7960.
ters Army of Northern Virto 1 p.m. at the historic court
at 11 a.m. Tickets may be
Ward Auditorium at 7 p.m.
ginia, will be encamped at
square in Mathews and will
purchased directly at the
725-3702.
Stratford Hall. Meet and talk
continue each Saturday
museum or call 443-3893.
with Robert E. Lee as well as
Saturday, May 3
through the fall. 725-7755.
The
Gloucester
Farmers’
Generals Longstreet, JackMarket
will
be
held
at
son, Pickett and members
Irvington Farmers’ Market.
Sunday, May 4
Susanna
Wesley United
of General Lee’s staff. Bring
Crafts, food, vendors. 9 a.m.
Methodist Church at 3900 Moonlight Fishing will be
your camera and your questo 1 p.m. 438-9088.
George Washington Memotions for this famous group of
Kentucky Derby Party. Food,
held at Beaverdam Park in
rial Highway in Ordinary from
military leaders. 493-8038.
music, silent auction. 3 to 7
Gloucester from 6 p.m. until
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 693-9534.
p.m. Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s
midnight. 693-2107.
Saturday, May 10
Tavern in Heathsville, $50 The Annual Plant Sale of the Kirkin’ of the Tartan will be celMiddlesex Master Gardenper person in advance, $60
ebrated at Christ Church. Tra- Eighth Annual Colonial Beach
ers will be at the Middlesex
at the door. For reservations,
ditional Scottish blessing. Full
Historical
Society
Big
Senior Activities Center on
call 580-3377.
tartan/Scottish church service.
Band Dance. Lloyd Wright,
Route 33 at Cooks Corner,
“The
Dastardly
Doctor
Bagpipes, drums, and march224-3379.
just behind the Health
Devereaux” musical will
ing parade. 12:30 p.m.
The Rappahannock River
Department.
be presented by Mathews
Blessing Of The Fleet. SponValley National Wildlife
High School in the Harry M. Watermen’s Appreciation Day
sored in the afternoon by
Refuge will celebrate Interwill be held at the Deltaville
Ward Auditorium at 7 p.m.
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
national Migratory Bird Day
Maritime Museum as part
725-3702.
in Fleeton, Omega Protein
May 10 at the Hutchinson
of opening day activities.
The Quarterly Meeting of the
and Reedville Fishermen’s
Tract in Tappahannock. Wild776-7200.
Open Salt Collectors – AtlanMuseum. 38th annual blesslife biologist Sandy Spentic Region will be held at Bluff A Trash and Treasure Sale will
ing of the commercial and
cer will conduct a guided
be held from 8 a.m. to noon
Point Community League
recreational fishing fleet from
bird walk from 8 to 11 a.m.
at the Christ Episcopal Church
near Kilmarnock at 10:30
the shore of Cockrell’s Creek.
For reservations and direcparish house in Middlesex
a.m. $12.50 including lunch.
Boat parades, speeches,
tions, call 333-1470, or email
County. The church is three
First-time visitors free. Resermusic and prayers.
[email protected].
miles east of Saluda at Routes
vations required. 435-3128.
Bird Watching 101 at Belle Isle
Monday, May 5
33 and 638.
Good Morning Canoe Trip
State Park in Lancaster County.
at Belle Isle State Park in The Annual Mathews Regatta The Northern Neck Audubon
7 to 9 a.m. Free. Learn how
will be held at Williams Wharf.
Lancaster County. 7 to 9 a.m.
to use a field guide, where to
Chapter will meet at 7 p.m.,
725-9685.
$6. Watch nature come to
find some common birds, and
at Grace Episcopal Church in
life on Mulberry Creek and The Rubber Duckie Derby will
how to identify some birds by
Kilmarnock.
be at 10 a.m. at St. Margathe Rappahannock River.
their songs. 462-5030.
Tuesday, May 6
ret’s School in Tappahannock.
Canoe, paddle, life jacket
Mid-morning
Canoe
Trip
The numbered ducks will be Girlfriends Night Out will be
and experienced guide
thrown overboard and the
included. Reservations reLancaster County. 10 a.m. to
held in Gloucester. Shopping,
first three ducks across the
quired, 462-5030.
noon. $5. Canoe, paddle, life
dining with the girls. Sponsored
finish line win valuable prizes
A Tour Of Green Falls In Carojacket and guide included.
by Gloucester Main Street
for their sponsors. 443-3357.
line County will be sponsored
Reservations recommended,
Association. For advance tickby The Essex County His- The Court Green Farmers’
462-5030.
ets, call 695-0700
Market will be from 9 a.m.
torical Society and Museum
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Rivah Concerts
T
o avoid disappointment,
call the numbers where indicated to verify dates and times of
events.
April
ments at 7:30 p.m. at St. Clare
Walker School at Locust Hill in
Middlesex County. Sponsored
by the Middlesex County
Public Library. 758-5717.
Sunday, May 4
Friday, April 25
‘Mr.
Entertainment,’
Glen
Abbott, will be featured at
Monkey Booty plays Cruisers
Kentucky Fried Chicken in
Sports Bar in Gloucester.
Kilmarnock from 5 to 8 p.m.
693-6246.
Close Call will be featured at
Thursday, May 8
Damon and Company in
Gloucester. 693-7218.
Acoustic Night at Cruisers Sports
Bar in Gloucester. 693-6246.
Saturday, April 26
Soul Patch plays Cruisers Friday, May 9
Sports Bar in Gloucester. Sweet Justice rocks the deck at
693-6246.
Savannah Joe’s In Kilmarnock
Spring Bash With Snack
from 6 p.m. $5. 435-6000.
Bar Jones at Damon and
Company in Gloucester. Saturday, May 10
693-7218.
Bill and Macon Gurley open
Troy Hedspeth will headline a
the Music By The River series
country music show at Donks
Theater in Mathews. 8 p.m.
Lancaster County. Folk, rock,
$12 adults, $2 kids. 725-7760.
bluegrass, old time, gospel,
donkstheater.com.
country, swing and originals. 6
to 8 p.m. Picnics encouraged.
Sunday, April 27
$3 parking fee. 462-5030.
‘Mr. Entertainment,’ Glen The Boogie Sharks play CruisAbbott, will be featured at
ers Sports Bar in Gloucester.
693-6246.
Kilmarnock from 5 to 8 p.m. Lisa Marie and Sweet Daddy
will be featured at Damon
and Company in Gloucester.
693-7218.
Thursday, May 1
90’s Country Show will be preAcoustic Night at Cruisers
Sports Bar in Gloucester.
693-6246.
May
Friday, May 2
Borderline Crazy will be featured at Damon and Company
in Gloucester. 693-7218.
Community Campfire Pickin’
Lancaster County. 8 to 10
p.m. Bring instruments and
sing around the campfire. Blugrass, folk, rock depending
upon the crowd. 462-5030.
Saturday, May 3
10 foot 6 plays Cruisers Sports
Dean Shostak will perform
a concert on glass instru-
Ottoman, a local hard rock band known for its original music, will be featured on the
Kilmarnock Crab Festival stage May 17 from 4 to 5 p.m. From left are James Abbott,
Johnny Kemp, Joel Craig Lewis and David Palka.
Photo by Robert Mason Jr.
sented at Donks Theater in
and Ottoman from 4 to 5
Thursday, May 15
Mathews. 8 p.m. $12 adults,
p.m.
$2 kids. 725-7760. donksthe- Acoustic Night at Cruisers Sports The
Northern
Neck
ater.com.
MusicFest 2008 at the
AJ Stewart will be featured at 8
Upper Lancaster Volunteer
Friday, May 16
p.m. at Southwind Pizza at 611
Fire Department Pavilion in
Church Street in Mathews.
Lively will feature Legacy,
The Ray Pittman Project rocks
Damon Fowler Group, Ashes
the deck at Savannah Joe’s In
Sunday, May 11
Remain, Shane Cooley and
Our Heart’s Hero. Noon to
$5.
435-6000.
‘Mr.
Entertainment,’
Glen
7 p.m. $8 advance, $12 at
Abbott, will be featured at KRUNCH plays Cruisers Sports
the gate. Advance tickets at
NetCruisers Cafe, Northern
Fine Swiss Cheese will be feaKilmarnock from 5 to 8 p.m.
Neck Chiropractic and Farm
tured at Damon and Company
& Home of Kilmarnock.
in Gloucester. 693-7218.
Jumbo Lump Daddy and the The Menokin Bluegrass
Festival will feature Tony
Backfin Boys will perform at
Rice, The Barrel House
Piankatank River Golf Club in
Mamas, Gold Heart and
Hartfield at about 4:30 p.m.
Blades of Bluegrass. 3 to
For tickets, call 776-8846.
7 p.m. $20.
Saturday, May 17
Eaken Piano Trio (violin,
cello and piano) will perCrossroads plays Cruisers Sports
form at 7:30 p.m. at RichBar in Gloucester. 693-6246.
mond County Elementary
Sweet Justice will be featured at
School. For tickets, call
a March of Dimes Fundraiser
493-9522. Sponsored by
at the Kilmarnock firehouse
the Rappahannock Conon School Street. 7 to 11 p.m.
cert Association Inc.
$10. Beverages and food will
Lynda Smith And Live Wire
be sold.
will perform at a ComThe Kilmarnock Crab Festival
munity Block Party from 7
will feature the Little Big Band
to 10 p.m. in downtown
from
11
a.m.
to
noon,
Steve
Eaken Piano Trio (violin, cello and piano) will perform
Mathews. 725-4229.
Keith
from
12:30
to
1:30
p.m.,
May 17 at 7:30 p.m. at Richmond County Elementary
The
Taters
from
2
to
3:30
p.m.
School. For tickets, call 493-9522.
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Sunday, May 18
693-6246.
Friday, May 30
‘Mr. Entertainment,’ Glen Monkey Booty plays CruisAbbott, will be featured at
693-6246.
Kilmarnock from 5 to 8 p.m. Snack Bar Jones will be featured
at Damon and Company in
Thursday, May 22
Acoustic Night at Cruisers Sports
Saturday, May 31
Hoppie Vaughan will be feaFriday, May 23
tured on the Music By The
River stage at Belle Isle State
Marna and Macy will play counPark in Lancaster County. Blues,
try, rock and rockabilly at Savansoul, rock, country, honky-tonk,
nah Joe’s In Kilmarnock from 6
rockabilly and originals. Picnics
to 10 p.m. $5. 435-6000.
encouraged. $3 parking fee.
Sweet Justice will be featured at
462-5030.
Ferebee’s at 198 Prince Street in
Tapahannock. 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 Bill and Macon Gurley will be featured from noon to 1 p.m. at the
a.m. $5. ID required.
Arts Festival at the Gloucester
Stone Groove plays CruisCourt House Library.
Mixed Grill will be featured at
693-6246.
Southwinds Pizza at 61 Church
Leftovers will be featured
Street, Mathews. 725-2766.
Saturday, May 24
Gridlock 64 plays Cruisers Sports
Midnight Train will be featured
Mercy Creek will be featured at
Cafe Mojo in Urbanna at 10
p.m. 758-4141.
Lynda Smith will headline a
country music show at Donks
Theater in Mathews. 8 p.m.
$12 adults, $2 kids. 725-7760.
Made From Scratch will perform
at the Bluegrass & BBQ Bash
at Kingston Parish in Mathews
County from 6 to 9 p.m. Sponsored by the Mathews YMCA.
725-1488.
Project Colonial Beach will feature four bands from 5 to 9
p.m. on the Town Stage. $5.
Lynda Smith (above) and
Live Wire will perform May
17 at a Community Block
Party from 7 to 10 p.m. in
downtown Mathews. Lynda
Smith also will headline a
country music show May
24 at Donk’s Theater in
Mathews.
Kilmarnock Coins
Southwest Jewelry & Collectibles
Highest Prices Paid
for U.S. Gold and Silver Coins,
Collector Coins & Sets,
All Certified Coins
Beautiful,
affordable
sterling silver
jewelry
Hard to find
liquid silver
necklaces &
bracelets
Sunday, May 25
‘Mr.
Entertainment,’
Glen
Abbott, will be featured at
Thursday, May 29
Live Acoustic Night at Cruisers Sports Bar in Gloucester.
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Lee’s Lieutenants at Stratford
Lee’s Lieutenants, Headquarters Army of Northern Virginia, will be encamped at
with Robert E. Lee, as well as
Generals Longstreet, Jack-
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son, Pickett and members A Kayak Tour on Jackson Creek
will be held at the Deltaville
Maritime Museum and Holly
your camera and your quesPoint Nature Park from 9 a.m.
tions for this famous group of
to noon. Sponsored by the
Southern Chesapeake LeukeThe Art On The Half Shell Fesmia Cup Regatta. 725-0626.
tival will be held in Urbanna
from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. About The Junior Regatta Challenge
will be held at Christchurch
85 artists are expected to
School to compete for honors
exhibit their work.
on the school’s race course
and raise funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
757-723-2676.
A Fashion & Talent Show Luncheon to benefit the Hope
Center Community Outreach
Facility will be from 1 to 4 p.m.
at The Beacon in Topping.
Tickets are $25. 776-7397.
The Secret Gardens Tour
of four home gardens in
Gloucester and Mathews
counties will be from 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m. Sponsored by the
Rosewell Foundation. For
tickets or information, call
693-2585.
The Urbanna Farmers’ Market
will be from 9 a.m. to 1
p.m. in the parking lot of
the Southside Sentinel and
on the lawn of the Marble
House. 758-2613.
The Court Green Farmers’
to 1 p.m. at court square in
Mathews. 725-7755.
The Leukemia Society Benefit Paddle will be at Bethel
Beach at Onemo in Mathews
County. 725-0626.
Setting the standard of
excellence for fine
building and remodeling
in theNorthern Neck and
Middle Peninsula
since 1987.
James
COMPANY
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Volunteer Fire Department.
7 to 11 a.m. 224-7255.
Mother’s Day Butterfly Tea
Party at Belle Isle State Park
in Lancaster County. 2 to 4
p.m. $4. Learn about butterflies and caterpillars and
make some crafts together.
Enjoy a light tea and take a
walk with a ranger to look
for butterflies in the park.
Children and their mothers, grandmothers, aunts,
and any others are urged
to attend. Reservations
required, 462-5030.
Cruise In. Antique, classic and
show car event at Chesapeake
Commons shopping center,
Main Street, in Kilmarnock, 4
to 6 p.m. 435-6171.
Open Mic For Teens at the
Northern
Neck
Family
YMCA at 39 Harris Road in
Kilmarnock. Poetry, music,
skits, readings, dance, drawings. 435-3356.
Lee’s Lieutenants at Stratford
Lee’s Lieutenants, Headquarters Army of Northern Virginia, will be encamped at
with Robert E. Lee, as well as
Generals Longstreet, Jackson, Pickett and members
your camera and your questions for this famous group of
Monday, May 12
The Kilmarnock Crab Festival.
3 to 7 p.m. Arts, crafts, contests, food, musical entertainment, kid-friendly activities.
Just Gardens Tour to benefit The
Haven Shelter and Services.
Five gardens in the Burgess,
Heathsville and Lottsburg area
of Northumberland County.
$12 in advance of the tour.
Tickets at The Dandelion in
Irvington, Greenpoint Nursery
in Lively, Wildest Dreams in
Burgess, The Art of Coffee in
Montross and Northern Neck
Home & Garden in Warsaw.
$15 on tour day at any of the
gardens.
more information, or a complete schedule, call 758-1867
A Boating Safety Class will
be held at USCGA Training
Center, 83 Ball Park Road,
Deltaville, from 7 to 9 p.m.
758-2122.
A Rustic Art Show will be held
at the Bay School Cultural
Arts Center. It is open to artists throughout Virginia. This
show features gourd art, natural fiber, basketry, pottery
and wood crafting. Admission is free. 725-1278.
Tour de Chesapeake will return
to Mathews County and over
800 cyclists are expected.
725-4229.
A Bird Walk will be sponsored by the Northern Neck
Saturday, May 17
Audubon Chapter. Carpool
Mother’s Day Buffet at
from Grace Episcopal Church Antique Boats on the Bay,
Stratford Hall Plantation.
in Kilmarnock at 8 a.m. DestiReservations recommended.
sponsored by Colonial Beach
naton: Dragon Run.
493-9696.
Historical Society Antique &
Mother’s Appreciation Day at
Classic Boat Society. Art BusWednesday, May 14
Ingleside Vineyards. Tours,
well, 224-3379.
tastings, refreshments. Free The Lancaster County Lions Heathsville Farmers’ Market,
rose for mom, 1 to 5 p.m.
sponsored by Rice’s Hotel/
Club Golf Tournament at
224-8687.
Hughlett’s Tavern. Vendors,
the Tartan Course in Weems.
Mother’s Celebration Day at
food, crafts, games. 9 to 4
Men and women. $65 per
Westmoreland Berry Farm.
p.m. At the Tavern Complex
person or $260 per team.
Free sundae for mom.
in Heathsville. 580-3377.
The deadline for registration
224-9171.
Armed Forces Day Salute.
is May 6.
Mother’s Day Pancake BreakIngleside Vineyards salutes the
Friday, May 16
fast at the Colonial Beach
men and women of
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the Armed Forces. All
active and reserve duty members of the Air Force, Army,
Coast Guard, Marine Corps,
and Navy will receive a 25
percent discount on wine
purchases. Must present military I.D. 224-8687.
A Boating Safety Class will
be held at USCGA Training
Center, 83 Ball Park Road,
Deltaville, from 8 a.m. to
12:30 p.m. 758-2122.
A Rustic Art Show will held
at the Bay School Cultural
Arts Center. It is open to artists throughout Virginia. This
show features gourd art, natural fiber, basketry, pottery
and wood crafting. Admission is free. 725-1278.
Race day is Saturday. A Community Block Party will held
in downtown Mathews featuring Lynda Smith and Live
Wire. 725-4229.
2008 Preakness Party at
North End Plantation on
the Rappahannock River
near Deltaville. Food, wine,
entertainment,
auctions.
$50 per person, to benefit
Rappahanock
Community
College Educational Foundation Inc. Advance reservations required, 333-6707.
The Kilmarnock Crab Festival. 9
a.m. to 5 p.m. Arts, crafts, contests, food, musical entertainment, kid-friendly activities.
Just Gardens Tour to benefit The
Haven Shelter and Services.
Five gardens in the Burgess,
Heathsville and Lottsburg area
of Northumberland County.
$12 in advance of the tour.
Tickets at The Dandelion in
Irvington, Greenpoint Nursery
in Lively, Wildest Dreams in
Burgess, The Art of Coffee in
Montross and Northern Neck
Home & Garden in Warsaw.
$15 on tour day at any of the
gardens.
Full Moon Canoe Trip at Belle
Isle State Park in Lancaster
County. 8 to 10 p.m. $6.
Paddle under a full moon as
it reflects on Mulberry Creek
and the Rappahannock River.
Hear how the moon affects
the tides, nature, and people,
and how senses change at
night. Canoe, paddle, life
jacket
and
experienced
guide included. Reservations
required, 462-5030.
The Rotary Croaker Fishing
Contest will held from 7 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m. June Parker
Marina near Tappahannock is
the headquarters. The person
who catches the biggest
croaker in the Rappahannock
River wins $1,500. 443-1234.
Market will be from 9 a.m. to
1 p.m. at the historic court
square in Mathews. 725-7755.
A Big Bass Tournament will
held at Beaverdam Park in
Gloucester. Call 693-2107 for
details.
The
Gloucester
Farmers’
Market will be held at
Susanna
Wesley United
Methodist Church at 3900
George Washington Memorial Highway in Ordinary from
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 693-9534.
Sunday, May 18
725-4229
Monday, May 19
Art Forum sponsored by the
Rappahannock Art League
at the Studio Gallery on
Main Street in Kilmarnock.
“Impressionists’ Understanding of Japan, A Marvelous
Misinterpretation,” presentation by Dr. Rosemary Smith
preceded by casual, catered
lunch. $5 per person. For reservations, contact eliseritter@
yahoo.com, or 758-8076.
Wednesday, May 21
The Lancaster/Northumberland
Habitat for Humanity 10th
Annual Golf Tournament.
May 21 at King Carter Golf Annual Strawberry Festival.
Strawberries, baked goods,
Course near Irvington. Regisarts and crafts. 9 a.m. to 3
tration 10:30 a.m. Hamburgp.m. St. Stephens Angliers and hot dogs at 11 a.m.
can Church in Heathsville.
A shotgun start will take place
580-4555.
at 11:30 a.m. Men, women,
co-ed and corporate teams. To Kilmarnock Farmers’ Market.
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Produce
register or to sponsor, contact
and crafts, sponsored by the
Ed Pittman at 435-4152 or visit
Kilmarnock Chamber of Comwww.LNHabitat.org.
merce. First and Main Streets.
Friday, May 23
435-2850, ext. 6031.
No
rthern Neck Wine Trail
Northern Neck Wine Trail
Kickoff. Celebrate the
Kickoff.
Celebrate
the
season with a tour of local
season with a tour of local
vineyards and wineries in the
vineyards and wineries in the
Northern Neck. Specials, gift
Northern Neck. Specials, gift
drawings. 333-1919.
drawings. 333-1919.
Art Open House. 11 a.m. to 5
Saturday, May 24
p.m, Poetry and music open
mike, A-Ibanez Museum &
Breakfast at the Colonial Beach
Sunrise Studio Gallery near
Rescue Squad. 8 to 11 a.m.
Kilmarnock. For directions,
Sponsored by Ladies Rescue
visit www.a-Ibanez.org. or
Squad Auxiliary, 224-7750.
call 435-2880.
Market Days on the Colonial
Beach Town Commons. The Northern Neck Antiques
Fair. 35 dealers. 9 a.m. to 5
Jackie Guyer, 224-0021.
p.m. at Belle Isle State Park
Northern Neck Farm Museum
in Lancaster County. $7.
Opening. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Food and beverages for sale.
Large farm equipment, agri462-7960.
cultural displays, food. Ceremony at noon. 443-1118. $2 Orienteering 101 at Belle Isle
State Park. 2 to 4 p.m. Free.
adults, $1 students, children
Learn how to read maps
free.
and find your way through
fun games and activities.
No experience needed.
All equipment provided.
462-5030.
Triple Treat at Belle Isle State
Park in Lancaster County. 6 to
8 p.m. $10. Canoe down Mulberry Creek, enjoy a hayride
to the amphitheater and make
S’mores around the campfire.
Canoe, paddle, life jacket and
experienced guide included.
Reservations recommended,
462-5030.
A Revolutionary War Encampment will be held from 10
a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Historic
Court Circle on Main Street in
Gloucester. Camp life, military
drills, 18th-century games
and demonstrations by the
7th Virginia Regiment of the
Continental Line. 693-0014.
The Bluegrass & BBQ Bash
will be at Kingston Parish in
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Mathews County from 6 to 9 Northern Neck Wine Trail Kickoff. Celebrate the season
p.m. “Made From Scratch”
with a tour of local vineyards
will perform and there will
and wineries in the Northern
be a silent auction. Tickets
Neck. Specials, gift drawings.
are $50. Sponsored by the
333-1919.
Mathews YMCA. 725-1488.
The Court Green Farmers’ Art Open House. 3 to 5 p.m,
Poetry and music open
mike, A-Ibanez Museum &
to 1 p.m. at the historic court
Sunrise Studio Gallery. Near
square in Mathews and will
Kilmarnock. For directions,
continue each Saturday
visit www.a-Ibanez.org. or call
through the fall. 725-7755.
435-2880.
Sunday, May 25
Open Mic For Teens at the
Northern
Neck
Family
A Veterans Memorial Day SerYMCA at 39 Harris Road in
vice honoring veterans from
Kilmarnock. Poetry, music,
Caroline, Essex, Hanover, King
skits, readings, dance, drawand Queen and King William
ings. 435-3356.
counties will be at 3 p.m. in
Veterans Memorial Park adja- The Northern Neck Antiques
Fair. 35 dealers. 11 a.m.
cent to the VFW Building on
to 4 p.m. at Belle Isle State
Route 30 in King William.
Park in Lancaster County. $7.
campfire and roast marshmalFood and beverages for sale.
lows. 462-5030.
462-7960.
Saturday, May 31
Discovery Table at Belle Isle
State Park in Lancaster County. “The Importance of Being
1 to 3 p.m. Free. Learn about
Earnest” will be presented
nature at the “touch and tell.”
by the Westmoreland Playtable in the picnic area.
ers in Callao. For directions,
Monday, May 26
times, fees and tickets, call
529-9345.
Memorial Day Service at Christ
Church sponsored by the Sunset Canoe Trip at Belle Isle
Northern Neck Military Offi7 to 9 p.m. $6. Canoe, paddle,
cers Association. 11 a.m.
life jacket and experienced
Old-fashioned Games For
guide included. Reservations
Memorial Day at Belle Isle
required, 462-5030.
1 to 3 p.m. Free. Graces, Town Stock Car Racing takes place
Ball, and other games.
Friday, May 30
miles north of Saluda. Call
758-1867 or visit www.vamoCampfire With Marshmallows
torspeedway.com.
Lancaster County. 8 to 9 p.m. The One-Design Challenge will
be held at Fishing Bay Yacht
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Over 200 area custom homes since 1975
Custom home construction
Home design services
Historic and contemporary renovations
References and home tours
Neal D. Fridenstine, Inc.
141 Technology Park Drive
P. O. Box 677, Kilmarnock, Va. 22482
email: ndfinc@cablefirst.net
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Club in Deltaville as part of
the Leukemia Cup Regatta.
757-723-2676, ext. 202.
A Chalk Fest will be held from
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Gloucester
Court House next to the library.
Street art competition is for all
ages. Prizes. 695-0700.
to 1 p.m. at court square in
Mathews. 725-7755.
First Friday
themes are
announced
Steptoe’s Walkabout chairman Hilton Snowdon recently
announced the themes for
Kilmarnock’s 2008 First
Friday Celebrations.
“We are really excited about
this year.” said Snowdon. “A
number of new business participants have joined us this
year and we have extended
the First Friday Walkabouts
through December.”
Here are the 2008 themes:
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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
May Feature
Birds & Boats Demonstrations
17th & 18th
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
Just Gardens tour is May 16
and 17 in Northumberland
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include five gardens from
colonial to informal in style
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shelter with a separate building for administration and
programs.
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tour will help create an
endowment for upkeep of the
new facility and ensure that
services to residents will continue.
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Phone: 804.758.9101
Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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a variety of boating classes.
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Offering the community an elegant & fun setting
with magnificent views for all types of functions.
To reserve your special date call 804.776.8400.
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804-443-5338
Serving our community for 18 years
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1415 Tappahannock Blvd., Tappahannock, VA
HOURS: Mon. - Fri. 9-5,
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‘Art on Fishing Bay’
to feature 20 artists
Art on Fishing Bay, one of
Middlesex County’s premier
art shows, has teamed up again
with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society on this 10th
anniversary year of the Southern Chesapeake Leukemia Cup
series.
Art on Fishing Bay exceeded
all previous attendance records
in 2007. This year’s event will
be Friday, June 6, from 5:30
to 9 p.m. at Fishing Bay Yacht
Club in Deltaville. Arrive early
to have your pick of arts and
crafts produced by 20 local and
regional exhibiting artists.
While hunting for that perfect art object to complement
! home and cottage decor, enjoy
soothing background music
provided by the talented the
“Strings & Things” quartet.
Refreshments will be available. Admission is a donation
benefiting The Leukemia &
Lymphoma Society and a hors
d’oeuvre to share with fellow
art patrons.
Proceeds generated by the
show will benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s
mission to support patients
battling blood cancers. For
more information, go to www.
fbyc.net or contact Bob Kates
at 776-6950 or email fma@
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Rivah Museums & Historic Sites
Essex
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.”
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.
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
long contained the largest portrait collection in the county.
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Built in 1849 under the
rectorship of the Rev. John
Peyton McGuire, is the only
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.
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,
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
St. Paul’s Episcopal c. 1838,
at Miller’s Tavern, and Mt. Zion
Baptist at Dunbrooke, built in
the 1850’s, boast Gothic-style
embellishments on their traditional rectangular forms.
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.
Essex County Museum and Historical Society
oldest of 48 colonial churches
still standing in Virginia. The
masonry is among the finest of
any colonial church.
The Old Clerk’s Office
Gloucester
On Prince St. in Tappahannock
was built in 1808 next door to Abingdon Episcopal Church
the courthouse. It is now the
Abingdon Episcopal on Rt.
home of the Essex Women’s 17 between the courthouse
Club.
and Gloucester Point, is a rare
cruciform colonial church. A
The Old Debtor’s Prison
unique three-tiered pulpit and
On the courthouse green magnificent pipe organ distinnext to the Essex County guish this church. Open Tues.
Courthouse in Tappahannock - Fri. from 9 a.m. to noon.
was built prior to 1769. It now
serves as the Essex Treasurer’s Gloucester Courthouse
Office.
Square Historic District
On Main St. (Rt. 17 business)
Vauter’s Episcopal Church
in Gloucester Court House,
Vauter’s Episcopal, 1731, is the district includes a circular
on Rt. 17 north of Loretto. St. walled green with five historic
Anne’s Parish built the first half buildings, which are examples
of the church in 1719, making of 18th century architecture.
it one of the county’s oldest They are in use today as govstructures. Vauters is the 11th ernment 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
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 a
special military exhibit in observance of the May 2008 National
Military Appreciation Month.
The exhibit will open May 1
and close June 30. The display
will feature pictures, relics, uniforms, and other memorabilia
from the Civil War, WW I, WW
II, and Viet Nam. The WW II
section will feature pictures of
Gloucester citizens, who served
in the armed forces during the
war, that were preserved in
scrapbooks kept during the
1940’s by local families. There
was hardly a household in the
county that did not have a
loved one in the service. Some
parents had several family
members in the service at the
same time. One family had six
sons in active duty. Many were
wounded and reported missing
or killed in action.
“The Good Old Days”
exhibit will resume in July. “The
Good Old Days” featuring
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 bucketlike freezer, cut their
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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 to 4 p.m. Call
693-1234 or 693-2659. Admission is free.
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
of Marine Science
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) 684-7846
or e-mail [email protected]
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
self-guided weekday access to
Pocahontas Museum
The Pocahontas Museum the visitor center from 9 a.m.
at Gloucester Courthouse has to 4:30 p.m. For more informainformation, artifacts and pic- tion visit www.vims.edu. VIMS
tures 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.
is on Rt. 1208, Greate Rd., at Elizabeth II are buried. Owned
by the Gloucester APVA branch
Gloucester Point.
and open to the public.
More information on historiWalter Reed’s Birthplace
Located at Rts. 616 and cal places is available at the
614, Walter Reed’s Birthplace Gloucester Public Library or the
is open by appointment and Gloucester Chamber of Comduring Garden Week. Contact merce. A Gloucester Historical
the Association for the Preser- Committee brochure contains
vation of Virginia Antiquities’ a driving tour of the county’s
Joseph Bryan Branch, P.O. Box points of interest.
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
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.
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.
On display now are artifacts
found during the downtown
revitalization. The items were
donated by Fletcher Brown IV.
A new exhibit, the Kilmarnock-Lancaster
Texacos,
includes
uniforms,
photographs, team records,
Rice’s Hotel/Huglett’s Tavern Events
Rosewell
Rosewell “was the largest
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
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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; SteuartBlakemore 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.
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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.
Lebannon Baptist Church
Located in Alfonso, the
church was built in 1842 of
common bond brickwork. Continues as a place of worship
today.
Level Fields
Located on Rt. 3, Brookvale.
Built in 1859. Now operating as
a bed and breakfast.
Locusville
583 Slabtown Rd., Ottoman,
relatively unaltered example of
Greek Revival architecture, c.
1855. It’s a private residence
but operates as a farm with a
country store.
Mary Ball Washington
Museum
The Mary Ball Washington
Museum, named for George
Washington’s mother, is on Rt. 3
in the heart of Lancaster Court
House. The museum is housed
in a five-building complex on
the Court House Green across
the highway from the historic
Lancaster County courthouse.
The exhibit “The Village of
Lancaster and Its Residents”
will open in May and continue
through July. Photographs and
historical documents associated with the village, including
the Lancaster House and its
residents, will be on display.
The museum gift shop currently has Belle Isle Belgian
crystal stemware in stock, along
with heirloom lace items, a
newly published book by local
author Susan Schmidt, “Landfall Along the Chesapeake —
In the Wake of Captain John
Smith,” and other historic and
genealogy publications.
The museum is open to the
public from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Tues. – Fri. Admission is $2.
The genealogy library is open
from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Wed. – Irvington preserves the history
Sat. There is a $5 search fee for of the Chesapeake Bay steamboat era of the late 19th and
non-members. 462-7280.
early 20th centuries.
Among
the
permanent
Miss Ann
Carter’s Creek. Considered exhibits are a diorama of Irvingthe flagship of the local tour- ton’s steamboat wharf in the
ist fleet, the Miss Ann was built 1920’s, artwork, photography,
in 1926 and acquired by E. A. maps and memorabilia. The
Stephens of The Tides Inn in museum is preparing to restore
the 1950’s. The Miss Ann is the pilothouse of the steama Lancaster County historic boat Potomac, which is on the
landmark and is listed on the Irvington Commons adjacent
National Historic Register of to the museum.
The new rotating exhibit
Marine Resources.
entitled “Steamboats a-comin”
which focuses on how the
Morattico Baptist Church
Kilmarnock. This 1856 brick steamboats brought prosperity
structure houses the mother back to the local area after the
church of Baptists in the North- war. The exhibit also features
ern Neck, established in 1778. information on local canneries,
church camps, general stores
and the floating theaters.
Morattico Waterfront
Summer hours for the
Museum
The Morattico Waterfront museum are Thurs. –Sat. from
Museum is housed in the 10 a.m.–4 p.m. and Sun. from 1
former Morattico General Store to 4 p.m. For more information,
building (c. 1901) at 6584 Mor- call 438-6888.
attico Rd.
The museum offers exhibits
Mathews
related to country storekeeping, watermen’s activities and Callis Wharf
agriculture in the former workThe packing house at Callis’
ing watermen’s village. Also on Wharf on Gywnn’s Island was
display are Native American originally built on oyster shells
artifacts and photos and docu- during the Civil War. The wharf
ments relating to the village’s was a steamboat landing and
history.
today continues as a center for
The museum is open May – the local seafood industry. It is
Oct. on Sat. and Sun. from at the end of Rt. 634.
noon to 4 p.m.
Christ Episcopal Church
St. Mary’s White Chapel
Established in 1651. Captain
Located at the intersection Sally Tompkins is buried here. It
of Rts. 354 and 201. Founded is on Rt. 614.
in 1669, one of the oldest and
most interesting churches in The Court Green
Virginia. Outdoor information at Mathews Courthouse
center gives aid in locating
The court green holds sevgraves and the history of the eral examples of colonial archichurch. C. 1740 church open tecture. The old courthouse
for tours on Thurs. from 1 to 3 was built between 1792 and
p.m. For large groups or pri- 1795. A debtor’s jail and the
vate tours call 462-7371 or clerk’s office, built in 1859, are
462-5908.
still in use as county government offices.
Steamboat Era Museum
The Steamboat Era Museum Gwynn’s Island Museum
at 156 King Carter Dr. in
The
Gwynn’s
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Museum,
open 1–5 p.m. each Fri., Sat.
and Sun. May–Oct., has two
floors of exhibits, a research
library and gift shop. Admission
is free, donations welcome.
New exhibits include a preCival War Wheeler and Wilson
sewing machine on loan by the
great-great daughter of the
original owner, Sarah A. Thurston who was born in 1827
and lived in the Glebe section
of Mathews. Thurston’s greatgreat grand daughter Mary
Godsey lives in New Point and
North Carolina.
Also on display is a 100-plus
old corn sheller, with original red paint, now faded, and
name.
The museum features a tableaux depicting the legend of
Col. Hugh Gwynn accepting
what is now called Gwynn’s
Island from Princess Pocahontas in gratitude for saving
her life when she fell from her
canoe. Also featured are replicas of two 16th and 17th century maps of Virginia and the
Chesapeake Bay, and memorabilia from the 1907 Jamestown
Exposition.
Another exhibit includes artifacts from a mid-18th century
home site that was uncovered
by Hurricane Isabel, including
glass and pottery shards dating
from the 17th century, a King
George III half penny dated
1773, Native American points,
pottery and 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. Keys to the
lighthouse may be obtained
at the county planning and
zoning office on a first comefirst served basis. 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
hub of the community.
Tompkins Cottage
Near the Mathews Courthouse is Tompkins Cottage,
a typical tidewater cottage of
the early 1800’s. It houses a
museum and headquarters of
the Mathews Historical Society.
The oldest wooden structure
in the courthouse, it was used
by Christopher Tompkins as a
general store starting in 1816.
The museum houses a permanent exhibit of Mathews
history including information
on Captain Sally Tompkins, the
only woman officer in the Confederate Army. Also included is
an area of changing exhibits, a
wonderful county map, and a
sales area offering several publications concerning Mathews
history and related gift items.
There is no admission
charge. The museum is open
Fri. and Sat. from 10 a.m.–1
p.m. through the second Sat.
of Sept. 725-3487.
Middlesex
Christ Episcopal Church
The church was established
on paper in 1657 and in 1666
a plan was created to build
the church. Today, the site is
a cornerstone of history in the
county. It is on Rt. 33 between
Cooks Corner and Locust Hill
and services are held every
Sunday morning.
Deltaville Maritime Museum
The
Deltaville
Maritime
Museum and Holly Point Nature
Park are on 30 wooded and
cultivated acres on the edges
of Mill Creek just off General
Puller Hwy. (Rt. 33) on Jackson
Creek Rd. and Rt. 660 east of
the village of Deltaville. The
grounds of the park surround
the museum buildings and
the land-based boats that are
among the museum’s displays.
An outside boat shed has
been built to shelter some of
the historic vessels on display.
The W.A. Johns is a 34-foot
three-log bottom sailing canoe
that has had a number of working lives in Deltaville waters.
Also displayed is an old sora
skiff once used for bird hunting
in the Dragon Run, and several small skipjacks and deadrise workboats. The seven log
F. D. Crockett, a bay buyboat,
is at the dock and is being
restored.
In the museum, artifacts and
models from when Deltaville
was the “Boat Building Capital
of the Chesapeake” are being
gathered and shown.
In the boat shop visitors can
see under construction a flatbottomed utility skiff typical
of Deltaville boats of the past
or whatever new project the
“boat guys” are working on at
the time.
In the park are picnic tables,
walking trails, and a children’s
garden laid out and planted
just to appeal to their senses
and tastes and size. There is
good bird watching and plenty
of butterflies to chase through
the fish-shaped wildflower
meadow.
The park is open daily from 9
a.m. until dusk. Museum hours
are Sat. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
and Sun. from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
and by appointment.
For more information go to
deltavilleva.com and click on
the museum website, or call
776-7200 or 776-9811.
Lower United
Methodist Church
Located in Hartfield, the
church was founded in the
1650s as the Lower Chapel
of the Episcopal Church in
Middlesex 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
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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.
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
Northumberland
for adults and free for children
under 12. For more informaHeathsville Historic District
Included in the district is a tion, call 453-6529 or visit the
Confederate Monument, 1873; web site at rfmuseum.org.
Haynie Cemetery, 1697, one of
three oldest in Northern Neck; Reedville Historic District
(70 structures) including
Heathsville United Methodist
United
MethodChurch, 1894; Oakley house, Bethany
circa 1795-1810, privately ist Church, 1899-1901; Capt.
owned; old Northumberland James C. Fisher’s home, known
County Jail, 1844; Rice’s Hotel/ as the Gables, c. 1909, carriage
Hughlett’s Tavern, early 1700’s; house c. 1880, open as a bed
Rice/Richardson/Robertson & breakfast; the Morris House,
house, 1890-1910; Springfield formerly the Elizabeth House,
the
Bailey-Cockrell
house, c. 1828, privately owned; 1900;
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, House, 1884, home of Dr. L. E.
c. 1881, open to the public. Cockrell, the village doctor for
Contact the Northumberland half a century; the Reedville
County Historical Society for House, former hotel, c. 1885;
the William Walker house,
more information.
restored as a turn-of-the-century fisherman’s home, part
Holley Graded School site
1869, building 1920, on the of the Reedville Fishermen’s
National Register of Historic Museum, c. 1875, open to the
Places; on Rt. 360 in Lottsburg. public. For more information,
contact the Reedville Fishermen’s Museum.
Howland Chapel
c. 1867, on National Register of Historic Places, under Rice’s Hotel/
restoration; on Rt. 201 near Hughlett’s Tavern
The Tavern is located in the
Heathsville.
historic district of Heathsville.
A 1700’s restored Tavern
Reedville Fishermen’s
and community square the site
Museum
The
Reedville
Fisher- includes a restored Tavern resmen’s Museum on Main St. taurant, gift shop, foundation
in Reedville offers visitors a office and Blacksmith Shop.
glimpse of the rich heritage of Groundbreaking for the Carthe fishermen and watermen of riage House will begin soon.
Virginia’s Northern Neck and The Transportion Museum
Building will dedicate its first
the Chesapeake Bay.
In addition to the Covington permanent exhibit - the ChiBuilding housing its permanent cacoan Oak - this summer. The
and changing exhibit galleries, museum also offers a commuthe museum features the Pend- nity room for rent and houses
leton Building with its boat and various types of educational
model workshops and the his- programs.
Tavern Gift Shop hours:
toric William Walker House.
In the water, the museum Wed. – Sat. 11:30 a.m. – 2:30
showcases the Claud W. p.m. 580-3536. Blacksmith
Somers, a 42-foot skipjack 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
information call the Foundation Office at 580-3377. rhhtfoundation.org
Scenic byways
Avalon
to
Reedville;
Wicomico Church to Indian
Creek.
Shiloh School
On the National Register of
Historic Places, c. 1906; near
Rehobeth Church.
Richmond
Richmond County
Courthouse
Courthouse: c. 1748-49;
oldest of courthouses still in
use in the four Northern Neck
counties; Rt. 360 in Warsaw.
Clerk’s Office: c. 1816;
reopened as Richmond County
Museum; Rt. 360 in Warsaw.
Jail: c. 1872; Rt. 360 in
Warsaw.
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.
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
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Tour of ‘Green
Falls’ scheduled
The Essex County Historical
Society and Museum welcomes
the public to take a trip back in
history on Saturday, May 3, at
11 a.m. at “Green Falls.”
Green Falls is considered by
most historians to be the earliest
surviving 18th-century home
in Caroline County. However,
because nearly all of Caroline
County’s colonial records were
destroyed in the Civil War, this
claim cannot be substantiated
with documentation.
Tickets are $15 and include
the home tour and a box lunch,
which can be eaten on the back
lawn. Tickets may be purchased directly at the museum,
or you may mail a check to
the museum (P.O. Box 404,
Tappahannock, VA 22560) and
your tickets will be mailed to
you.
The museum is located at
218 Water Lane and is open
free of charge daily (except for
Wednesday) from 10 a.m. to 3
p.m. and Sunday 1 to 3 p.m.
The deadline for ticket purchases is April 30. Directions
to the property are printed on
the back of the tickets.
For additional information,
call Amy Griffin at 443-3893
or visit www.ecmhs.org.
Veterans Park
plans service
The Veterans Memorial Park
Committee has set its 2008
memorial service for Sunday,
May 25, at 3 p.m.
The Memorial Park (known
as the Caleb and Mary Pollard Family Veterans Memorial Park) is adjacent to the
VFW Building on Route 30 in
King William County and was
dedicated in 1999 to the youth
of Caroline, Essex, Hanover,
King and Queen and King William counties.
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on Route 360 in Warsaw at St.
John’s Episcopal Church.
Westmoreland
A. T. Johnson Museum
The A. T. Johnson Museum
at 18849 Kings Hwy. near
Montross preserves the history
and legacy of education for
African American students in
the 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 exciting years and walking tours
and cultural events.
are featured throughout the
year. 472-3001.
George Washington Birthplace National Monument
Leedstown
The monument is located
Bray’s Church on Rt. 637,
on Rt. 204, southeast of Oak south of Oak Grove. The LeedGrove.
stown Resolutions are conGeorge
Washington
is sidered the forerunner of the
among Westmoreland Coun- Declaration of Independence.
ty’s most famous native sons. Signed in Feb. 1766, it was
Commander of the Continental the first organized resistance
Army, Revolutionary War hero to English aggression against
and first President of the United American liberties. Written by
States, he professed to be first Richard Henry Lee, the docuand foremost a farmer. He was ment was signed by 115 patriborn on February 22, 1732 at ots from all over. Among the
this site on Pope’s Creek. Open signers were six Lees, five Washto the public 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ingtons and Spence Monroe,
Admission $3. 16 and under the father of President James
free. 224-1732.
Monroe. Once a busy port
town on the Rappahannock, all
Kinsale Museum
that the remains of the original
The Kinsale Museum is “On town is the foundation of Bray’s
The Green” in the heart of the Church.
historic village of Kinsale on Rt.
203, off Rt. 202.
Monroe Hall
Located on a low bluff at
Rt. 205 near Colonial Beach.
the head of a branch of the James Monroe, the nation’s
Yeocomico River, Kinsale has fifth president, was born in
enjoyed a rich maritime history. 1758 on a farm at this location
The museum is dedicated near Monroe Bay. A member
to the preservation, collection, of the Continental Congress for
exhibition and interpretation three years, he practiced law in
of local history. It’s in a late Fredericksburg and went on to
19th century barroom, which become a U.S. Senator, Minister
was used as a meat market in to France, Minister to England,
the 1920’s; next door is a soda Governor of Virginia, Secretary
fountain built in 1922, and the of State and President of the
1909 Bank of Kinsale building United States from 1817-1825.
stands just off the green beside
the Kinsale Motor Corp. build- Museum at Colonial Beach
ing (1919).
The Museum at Colonial
At the foot of Steamboat Hill Beach is housed in the former
is the old Kinsale Wharf, a hub Hoffman Gas Building (c. 1893)
of activity for some 350 years. at the corner of Hawthorn and
Imagine the schooners, sloops, Washington Streets.
pungies, warships, steamers,
The museum depicts Colonial
tugs, pleasure boats and barges Beach heritage through various
seeking a deepwater port.
artifacts donated or on loan
The museum is open Fri. and from local residents. Collections
Sat. from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. and continue to grow as the comSun. from 2–5 p.m. Exhibits munity becomes more involved
and artifacts depicting Kinsale’s in the project, spearheaded
by the Colonial Beach Historical Society. Emphasis is on the
period from 1890 through 1958
when the town was a busy river
tourism attraction that drew
huge summer crowds.
The museum is open Sat.
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.
472-2593.
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. 472-2044.
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 Great
House. 493-8371.
Village of Kinsale
Rt. 203. Established in 1706,
Kinsale is the oldest port on the
Virginia side of 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.
NOTE: There are many more
historic buildings in the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula. Most are privately owned.
Listed here are those generally open to the public in some
manner.
No matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow. — Proverb
A Wilson’s snipe walks
through shallow water at
Dameron Marsh Natural
Area Preserve in
Northumberland
County.
photo by Lance
Johnson
From backyards to beaches
Birding is a Chesapeake Bay pastime
O
On a cold April morning, I joined members of the
Northern Neck Audubon Society for a hike along
the shores of Barrett’s Creek in Northumberland
County. We were in search of feathered friends.
It was my first bird walk, as evidenced by my
attire or lack thereof. I hopped out of my car, wearing a sweatshirt and jeans, camera dangling around
my neck and notebook in hand. Audrey Brainard,
whose 4.5 acres we were walking that morning,
stopped in mid-sentence during her group briefing
and handed me a pair of binoculars.
“You’ll need these,” she said.
I surveyed the 20 or so Audubon members present. They were wearing parkas, scarves, turtleneck
sweaters and gloves. I was definitely underdressed.
by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi
There was a brisk wind coming off the Great
Wicomico River but the sun was shining and the
birds were singing. It was a chilly but perfect spring
day to see many of the migratory birds making their
way back into the Chesapeake Bay area.
According to the Audubon Society directory,
there are some 400 species of birds found within
Virginia’s 43,000-square miles of diverse, natural habitat. As part of the Atlantic Migratory Bird
Flyway, the Chesapeake Bay is home to more than
250 species of birds, including some at-risk species. And each year, the area hosts more than a
million wintering waterfowl. For those reasons,
bird watching in the Northern Neck and Middle
Peninsula, where there are dozens of natural area
preserves and parks, is a popular hobby. In fact,
there are over 400 members in the Northern Neck
Audubon Society, a group aimed at the conservation and protection of birds and their habitats.
The Rappahannock River remains one of the most
pristine tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay and supports Virginia’s only known breeding population of
the coastal plain swamp sparrows and supports one
of the largest concentrations of the American bald
eagle in the eastern United States.
During our walk along Barrett’s Creek, we spotted, coasting high above the trees, a majestic eagle,
along with 19 other birds including the uncommon
horned grebe. The grebe, a small waterbird, was
still wearing its black-and-white winter plumage
Mark Your Calendar
■ Regular meetings of the
Northern Neck Audubon
are the first Monday of
each month at 7 p.m.
(except January, July and
August) at Grace Episcopal Church, Kilmarnock
■ Northern Neck Audubon
Bird walks are the
second Monday of each
month (except July and
August), depart from
Grace Episcopal Church
at 8 a.m.
■ May 12: Dragon Run in
King & Queen County
A
house
finch,
enjoying a backyard
birdbath, is a very
common sight in the
Northern Neck and
Middle Peninsula.
A family of great
horned owls rests
on a beam. There
are sightings of the
owls in the Northern
Neck and Middle
Peninsula, but they
are uncommon.
photos by Lance Johnson
A juvenile bald eagle feeds in
a field on Mary Ball Road in
Lancaster County. Although eagle
sightings were once rare, the
birds are now commonly seen in
the Chesapeake Bay area.
photo by Lance Johnson
but will soon have its more striking blackwith a 32–37 inch wingspan. They normally
and-red breeding feathers.
weigh between 2 and 3 pounds.
According to Brainard, it’s common to see s/SPREY This large raptor has a white breast
about 25 to 35 different species of birds during and belly with black wings. It is typically
a two-hour walk in the Northern Neck and 21–23 inches long, with a 59–71 inch wingMiddle Peninsula. Bird watching along the span and weighs between 2 and 5 pounds.
shoreline or at one of the area’s natural pre- s"ALD EAGLE The national emblem, the
serves offers an opportunity to see even more.
eagle was once threatened with extinction.
Here are some species bird watchers are It is a very large raptor with a brown body
likely to spot in the area:
and white head and tail. It is 28–38 inches
s#ANADA GOOSE With a black head and long with an 80 inch wingspan. The eagle
white neck, this bird is about 30–43 inches
weighs between 6 and 14 pounds.
long with a 50–71 inch wingspan and usu- s2EDTAILEDHAWKThe most common hawk
in North America, the red-tailed hawk has a
ally weighs between 7 and 14 pounds.
s-ALLARD One of the most familiar of broad, red tail with a pale chest and dark band
ducks, the mallard is 20–26 inches long across the belly. It is 18–26 inches >> 24
Anne Parker slides down her glasses
and peers through her binoculars to
get a closer look at a bald eagle.
photo by by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi
23 >>
long, with a 45–52
inch wingspan and weighs
between 2 and 4 pounds.
s&ORSTERSTERN One of several medum-sized terns, it has a
comma-shaped black ear patch
in the winter. The tiny bird is
13–14 inches long and weighs
between 4 and 6.7 ounces.
s"LUEHERON The largest and
most widespread heron in North
America, the blue heron is a
gray bird with long legs, an “s”
shaped neck, with a white crown
stripe and a bluish-gray back,
wings and belly. He is typically
38–45 inches long with a 66–79
inch wingspan and weighs
between 4 and 5 pounds.
s2EDBELLIED WOODPECKER
This bird is actually easy to spot
not because of his red belly but
because of the red stripe on the
back of its head. He is 9 inches
long with a 13–17 inch wingspan and weighs very little,
between 1.9 and 3.2 ounces.
s!MERICANGOLDlNCH A small
colorful bird, it’s frequently
found in weedy fields and feeders. The tiny yellow-bodied bird
is 4–5 inches long and usually
weighs less than an ounce.
s#HIPPING SPARROW Best
known for its dry, trilling
song, the chipping sparrow is
one of the smallest sparrows,
weighing between .39 and .53
ounces. It is 5–6 inches long.
s7HITETHROATED SPARROW
Although it mainly breeds in
Canada, the white-throated
sparrow is common in fields
throughout the eastern U.S.,
especially during the winter
months. It is a large sparrow,
with a white throat and white
and black stripes on its head.
Weighing between .78 and 1.13
ounces, it is 6–7 inches long.
s.ORTHERNCARDINAL The Virginia state bird, the male cardinal is a brilliant red, while the
female is grayish-tan with a red
tail and wings. It is 8–9 inches
long and normally weighs
between 1.48 and 1.69 ounces.
s4UFTED TITMOUSE A
common bird, the tufted titmouse is a small, gray bird
with a short tuft on its head. It
is usually six inches long and
s#AROLINACHICKADEE Abun-
dant in the area, the Carolina
chickadee is a small, shortbilled bird with a black cap,
white cheeks and black bib. It
is 4–5 inches long and weighs
less than half an ounce.
s#AROLINA WREN The Carolina Wren’s “tea-kettle, teakettle, tea-kettle” song is
familiar across the southeast.
It’s a small bird with a white
eye stripe and rust-colored
belly. It is 5–6 inches long and
s0INE WARBLER Appropriately named, the pine warbler
can be found in pine trees.
It is a small bird, 5–6 inches
long, with a yellow throat
and chest and white belly and
under tail. It weighs less than
half an ounce.
s!MERICAN ROBIN A familiar sight, the robin is the most
widespread thrush in North
America. It has red underparts
with a gray back and wings
and is 8-11 inches long and
weighs about three ounces.
Refuge to host migratory bird walk on May 10
The Rappahannock River Valley National
Wildlife Refuge will celebrate International
Migratory Bird Day May 10 at the Hutchinson Tract in Tappahannock.
Wildlife biologist Sandy Spencer
will conduct a guided bird walk from
8 to 11 a.m. during the height of the
spring migration.
International Migratory Bird Day
celebrates the journeys of migratory birds from their wintering
grounds in Mexico, Central,
and South America and their
breeding grounds in North
America.
The event, on the second
Saturday in May each year,
encourages bird conservation
and increases awareness of birds
through educational programs and public
events, including bird watching hikes, bird
festivals and an annual poster.
The Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula
are particularly blessed with a great diversity of migratory birds, largely due to large
tracts of habitat near creeks, streams
and rivers, said Spencer.
“This will be a great opportunity for beginning birders and those
wishing to refine their birding skills.
And since it takes place during the
height of the migration, we should
see and hear many birds,”
Spencer said.
Bring binoculars and
water. Wear water repellent boots. There may be
ticks, so wear long pants and
sleeves. There are no restroom facilities.
Space is limited to 20 people. For
reservations and directions, call 333-1470
weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or
email [email protected].
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WHERE TO WATCH:
Some of the Northern Neck Audubon
Society’s favorite local birding spots
Hickory Hollow Nature Trail — is of particular interest in the winter when diamond back terrapins. Listen for rails
Birders will find breeding warblers such as
the black-and-white, hooded, yellow, yellow-throated, pine and oven-bird, as well
as buteos and accipters.
Driving directions: From Kilmarnock,
take Rt. 3 northwest toward Warsaw. Turn
right on Rt. 604 (Regina Road) until you
come to the parking lot on the left.
waterfowl, tundra swans and blue geese
are very close. The park is a reliable location to see eagles at any time of year.
Driving directions: Take Rt. 3 to Lively,
then turn south on Rt. 201. At the end of
the road, turn right on Rt. 354; Turn left
on Rt. 683.
Hughlett Point Natural Area
Belle Isle State Park — The Preserve — The beach is home to the
and watch for various hawks and sightings
of harriers. Migration brings a wide diversity of songbirds as they follow the coast
of the Bay.
Driving directions: Take Rt. 200 from
Kilmarnock to Wicomico Church and go east
on Rt. 606. At the end of the road, turn right
on Rt. 605. Go 2.8 miles to parking lot.
Dameron Marsh — The area
wide diversity of habitats make this park a rare Beach Tiger Beetle and offers year- includes a boardwalk and observation
birder’s delight any season of the year. The round vantage points for waterfowl, brown platform as well as a lane for walking.
observation blind overlooking a tidal pond pelicans, shorebirds, gannets and nesting Migrant birds traveling the Bay >> 26
by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi
Enthusiastic Rappahannock
Garden Club members who
watched a National Audubon
Wildlife film series in the late
1960s inspired local bird lovers
to form the Northern Neck
Audubon Society (NNAS).
Chartered in 1970, the group
of 35 members was considered
the first chapter of the National
Audubon Society in Virginia.
Now 450 members strong, the
NNAS includes bird lovers
from across the Northern Neck
and Middle Peninsula.
One of the group’s most
popular campaigns, “Bring
Back Bluebirds to Virginia,”
was introduced in January
1975. In that first year, 50 bluebird houses were built and sold
almost immediately and more
were constructed. For about the
last 10 years, NNAS has built
and sold around 1,000 boxes
per year in an effort to promote
the local bluebird population.
Over the years, NNAS has
played a major role in establishing natural area preserves
(NAP) in the Northern Neck,
including the creation of Bushmill Stream NAP in 1989. In
the mid-90s, NNAS contributed some $10,000 towards
the purchase of Hughlett Point
NAP and in 1998 gave $18,000
toward the purchase of Dameron Marsh NAP. In addition,
NNAS holds six conservation
easements.
In the summer of 1999,
Lancaster County’s Hickory
Hollow Nature Trail was
slated for development as
an industrial park when the
NNAS formed “Friends of
Hickory Hollow,” which led a
citizen protest that eventually
forced the county to scrap
the industrial park plan. In
December 1999, NNAS was
awarded a Virginia Land Conservation Foundation grant,
which together with matching county funds, was used to
purchase Hickory Hollow for
a 254-acre preserve.
25 >> stop here for excellent food and cover. In the
summer, many nesting birds
are in the marshes and grasslands. During the winter, the
platform provides observation
for wading birds and waterfowl, especially tundra swans.
Driving directions: Take
Rt. 200 from Kilmarnock to
Wicomico Church, go east on
Rt. 606. At the end of the road,
turn left on Rt. 605. Turn right
on Rt. 606 (Cloverdale Road)
then left on Rt. 693 (Guarding
Point Lane). Continue .3 miles
and turn right on a gravel
road.
National Wildlife Refuge — One
of four refuges that comprise
the Eastern Virginia Rivers
National Wildlife Refuge
Complex. At least four federally-listed threatened or endangered species may be found
within the refuge, including the
American bald eagle, peregrine
falcon, shortnose sturgeon and
sensitive joint vetch. The refuge
hosts three sites on the Virginia
Birding and Wildlife Trail.
Driving directions: From
Warsaw, take Rt. 360 west
towards
Tappahannock.
Turn right on Rt. 624 (Newland Road). Follow for 4.2
miles and turn left on Rt. 636
(Strangeway). Turn right on Rt.
640 (Sandy Lane) and follow
for 1.1 mile. Turn left into the
refuge.
Bethel Beach Natural Area
Preserve — Over 90 bird species have been reported on the
preserve, which also protects
the rare Northeastern Beach
Tiger Beetle.
Driving directions: Turn left
on Rt. 611 just south of the town
of Mathews. Turn right on Rt.
643, then left on Rt. 609.
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“run for the roses” May 3 from
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popular attractions will return,
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race on big screen TV sets.
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major attraction has been the
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stakes items. The cost is $50
per person in advance, $60 at
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Walk the streets where friendly neighbors
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
platter or settle down for pizza and beer.
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804.758.2345
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Lancaster Middle School in
Kilmarnock April 26-27.
The art show will display
artists from all schools in the
district with hundreds of student artwork featuring a vari-
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The public is invited to view
the show anytime between
noon and 3 p.m. Saturday and
Sunday.
On Sunday, refreshments
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NPopulation: 9,200
Welcome to Mathews County
The annual Mathews Crew Regatta will be held on the East River on Saturday, May 3, and can be viewed at Williams
Wharf on Route 614, south of Mathews Courthouse. Call Lynda Smith at 725-9685 or email her at mclc@3bubbas.
com for more information.
History
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time 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 British rule in Virginia.
When water was the highway,
boats were the standard means
of travel. The arrival of steamships at Williams Wharf with
cargo from Norfolk, Newport
News or 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.
athews County was an
established
shipbuilding center for the Chesapeake
Bay when it broke away from
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.
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this period,
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Chamber of Commerce
was a center of mari-
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Mathews County Chamber
of Commerce. 725-9029.
mathewschamber.com.
The Mathews County Visitor and Information Center
(McVIC) located in historic Sibley’s General Store on Main St.
Visit [email protected]
or call 725-4229.
Services
ABC store 10972 Buckley
Hall Rd. (behind Hardee’s)
in Mathews Town Center
725-2100. Mon.-Sat 10 a.m. 6
p.m.
Library Mathews Memorial
Library, Main St., Mathews
Mon.-Fri.—9 a.m. to 6 p.m.,
Sat. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sun. 1
to 3 p.m.
Trash and Recycling The trash
transfer station is on Rt. 14, two
miles west of Rt. 198. It is open
9 a.m.–7 p.m. Thursdays–Tuesdays; closed Wed. 725-2654 or
(800) 683-0922.
Veterinary Services Mathews
Veterinary Services, Rt. 198,
Blakes. 725-4123.
Recreation
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.
Small beach.
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.
Edwards Creek Public Dock on
Rt. 672.
New Point Comfort Island at the
Bay is accessible only by boat
at high tide.
New Point Comfort Observation Walkway is at the end
of Rt. 600 and offers a view
of the historic lighthouse.
Mathews
County
Five artists to display in Mathews
Five distinguished members
of the Mathews Art Group will
be the Artists of the Month for
May at the Gallery on Main
Street.
In what has become a spring
tradition, the Gallery will feature birds and boats throughout the month. This year artists
Larry Ashe and Jim Ziemer
have been added to the group
to replace MAG member Rob
Robinson, who moved to Tennessee. Artists from previous
years who will be making repeat
performances are Ben Richardson, Jim Kurovics and Linda
Walker.
On Saturday, May 17, from
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday,
May 18, from noon to 4 p.m.,
the artists will demonstrate their
work at the gallery.
Bird carvers Richardson and
Kurovics each specialize in avian
subjects but Richardson’s works
are often interpretative while
Kurovics’ birds are always realistic. Boats are depicted in the
imaginative art of Larry Ashe
while Jim Zimmer’s paintings
frequently feature meticulously
W inter Harbor Landing is at
Rt. 611 and Winter Harbor.
W inter Harbor Haven is at Rt.
608 and Winter Harbor.
Warehouse Landing at Rt. 631
and Piankatank River.
Piankatank River Landing on
Rt. 632, with beach.
Roane’s Point Landing on Rt.
630 accesses the Piankatank
River.
Rose’s Creek is at Rt. 662 and
the Bay.
W illiams Wharf Landing is a
public access facility for
small engineless watercraft. There are two floating docks. The facility also
offers
opportunities
to
learn to row for exercise or
fun. At the end of Rt. 614
(Williams Wharf Rd.) off of
Rt. 14, two miles south of
Mathews Courthouse.
To change or update Mathews
information, contact tchillemi@
ssentinel.com.
detailed birds of the region.
MAG president Linda Walker
will demonstrate scrimshaw, an
art that originated with whalers.
Nautical themes are included on
works such as jewelry, buckles
and items on fossil ivory.
The Mathews Art Gallery is
located at 208 Main Street in
Mathews. Admission is free.
For more information, call
725-3326.
During May, Sandy Strom-
berg, a bird carver, will be
conducting workshops. The
programs are being sponsored
jointly by the Mathews Art
Gallery and Rappahannock
Art League. On May 10-11,
students will be taught how to
make an antique-looking swan.
On May 24-25, the project will
be an egret. All materials will
be supplied. Each workshop
is $275. For information, call
725-3326.
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Rivah
Golf Courses
Essex
Woodside Country Club A
nine-hole course on Route 17
north of Tappahannock. Pro
shop. Snack bar. 443-4060.
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. 693-2662.
Lancaster
The Golden Eagle An 18-hole
course on Route 646 in
Irvington. Operated by The
Tides resort. Pro shop. Full service restaurant. 438-4460.
Brett Derby of Dunnsville tees off at the picturesque 14th hole at Piankatank River Golf Club in Hartfield.
The Tartan An 18-hole course
on Route 646 in Irvington. Pro
shop. Restaurant. 438-6005.
King Carter Golf Course A
new 18-hole course at 480 Old
The Lancaster/NorthumberThe tournament will be a
Following the tournament, also may sign up to be a hole
Saint Johns Road in Weems. land Habitat for Humanity 10th captain’s choice event, so golf- there will be surf-n-turf hors sponsor, which entitles them
435-7842.
annual golf tournament will be ers of all ability levels will d’oeuvres,
cocktails
and to have a sign placed on the
Habitat for Humanity to hold annual tournament May 21
Middlesex
Piankatank River Golf Club An
18-hole course on Route 629
in Hartfield. Pro shop. Full service restaurant. 776-6516.
Northumberland
The Village Green A 9-hole
course on Route 360 in Callao.
Pro shop. Full service restaurant. 529-6332.
Quinton Oaks An 18-hole
course on Route 600 in
Callao. Pro shop. Full service
restaurant. 529-5367.
held May 21 at King Carter
Golf Course in Irvington.
This golf tournament is the
main fund-raiser for Lancaster/
Northumberland Habitat for
Humanity. Golfers are urged to
sign up and participate. Men,
women, co-ed teams and corporate teams are welcome.
Sponsorship opportunities
also exist.
awards at the Hills Quarter
Community Center. Prizes to
be awarded include a 50/50
raffle, awards for flight winners, longest drive, closest to
the pin, and hole-in-one.
Individuals or teams may
enter to play. Guests may also
be invited to join in the posttournament activities.
Companies or individuals
Christchurch Golf Classic set for May 2
The Christchurch School
2008 Golf Classic will be
Westmoreland
held on Friday, May 2, at The
Miller’s Glen Formerly Bush- Tides Inn Golden Eagle Golf
field. A 9-hole course on Route Course in Irvington.
711 at Mt. Holly. Pro shop.
The format for the classic
Restaurant. 472-2602.
is captain¹s choice. All golfers and corporate teams are
be able to participate. Entry
fee includes lunch, greens
fee, cart fee, 2 mulligans, oncourse beverages, heavy hors
d’oeuvres and a complimentary
bar at the award reception.
Registration will begin at
10:30 a.m. Hamburgers and
hot dogs will be served at 11
a.m. A shotgun start will take
place at 11:30 a.m.
welcome. The registration
fee includes 18 holes of golf
with cart, free driving range
and putting green, deluxe cart
lunch, beverages and prizes.
Dinner will be provided at the
end of the day at Christchurch
School with the presentation
of awards and prizes. Proceeds will be used to support
the students and faculty of
Christchurch School.
For
information,
call
758-2306, ext. 134, or e-mail
[email protected].
course the day of the tournament. All proceeds will be used
in the local area to further the
mission of Habitat.
Habitat thanks KilmarnockIrvington-White Stone Rotary
for providing lunch, Jan Abbott
of Benchmark Appraisal Services for hors d’oeuvres, and
Neal/Nickel Wealth Management for the complimentary
bar.
To register, or to sponsor,
contact Ed Pittman at 435-4152,
or visit www.lnhabitat.org.
Send information
on upcoming
golf events to
[email protected]
Church of the Visitation plans Swift-Walker golf
benefit golf tournament May 2 tourney due May 2
The Church of the Visitation
in Topping will sponsor a golf
tournament on Friday, May 2,
starting at noon at Piankatank
River Golf Club in Hartfield.
The proceeds of the fundraiser
will be used to defray the cost of
the expansion to the church. The
registration fee of $75 entitles
each player to a round of golf,
a cart and dinner that evening at
the Piankatank River Steamboat
Restaurant.
Over $1,000 in gifts and
prizes will be awarded during the
tournament. A Chevy Impala
from Christie’s Chevrolet in
Mathews will be awarded to the
golfer who makes a hole-in-one
on the designated hole. Other
prizes will be given for best
score, closest-to-the-pin, longest
drive and most-accurate drive.
Additionally, over 25 prizes
from surrounding vendors and
businesses will be raffled during
the evening.
Golf is open to all—men’s
teams, women’s teams and mixed
teams. Singles and couples will
be accommodated if possible.
For additional information
and registration forms, call
Jack Jensen at 776-7680 or Al
Langer at 776-7427. Registration forms are also available at
the golf course clubhouse and
the Church of the Visitation on
Route 33 in Topping.
The eighth annual SwiftWalker Memorial Cancer Golf
Tournament will be held May
2 at The Tartan golf course in
Weems.
When the Swift and Walker
families of Reedville lost loved
ones to cancer, they established the Swift-Walker Memorial Cancer Fund to benefit the
Rappahannock General Hospital
(RGH) Cancer Treatment and
Education Center.
In addition to the usual corpo-
rate advertisements and sponsorship banners, “Memory Walk”
markers will honor or remember
family members and friends who
have experienced cancer. The
markers are $25 each and will
feature the names of those for
whom they are given. The team
fee is $360 and registrations must
be received before April 25.
For further information
call Marian Leigh Walker at
453-3998 or Christine Rogers at
453-7203.
YMCA Golf Classic set for May 16
The third annual Middlesex
Family YMCA Strong Communities Charity Golf Classic
will be held Friday, May 16, at
the Piankatank River Golf Club.
Proceeds will benefit the Strong
Communities program.
The captain’s choice format
will commence with a shotgun
start at noon. Included in the $500
team entry fee are practice range
balls, boxed lunch, beverage tickets, dinner, and special golfer
prizes for each participant.
The fee will also cover admission to entertainment from
“Jumbo Lump Daddy and the
Backfin Boys” following the
tournament. Spouses and significant others may accompany golfers for dinner and the dance for
$35 per guest or $10 per guest for
the dance only.
New this year is the expanded
silent auction held at the conclusion of the tournament.
Top teams in each flight will
receive awards. Flights will
include mens, womens and mixed
divisions. Closest to the pin, longest drive, and hole-in-one winners will all be rewarded.
Jacob’s Ladder Golf Lions plan golf
Classic due May 16 tournament
The Lancaster County Lions
at Golden Eagle
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The 15th annual Jacob’s Ladder
Golf Classic will be held at the
Golden Eagle golf course at the
Tides Inn in Irvington on Friday,
May 16.
The format is a four-person
team, preferred drive, play one’s
own ball thereafter, and the two
best scores are counted. Registration is at 10:30 a.m., contests
start at 11 a.m., and the tournament begins with a shotgun start
at 12:30 p.m.
The $150 per person entry fee
benefits the children of the Jacob’s
Ladder Enrichment Program.
For further information contact
Jacob’s Ladder 1-800-368-2870
or (804) 758-8175, or email jladder555@cablefirst.net.
tournament May 14 at the Tartan
Course in Weems.
Proceeds support various charitable programs of the Lions Club
such as providing eye exams and
eyeglasses to those who can’t
afford them.
The tournament is open to men
and women. The fee will be $65
per person or $260 per team. The
deadline for registration is May
6.
Check-in time will be 11:30
a.m. Lunch will be provided at
noon. There will be a shotgun
start at 1 p.m. Prizes will be
awarded in various categories.
Teams and hole sponsors are welcome. To sign up, call Ed Kidwell
at 436-1905.
‘Rally for the Cure’ golf event is May 8
The Piankatank River Golf
Association will sponsor the
“Rally for the Cure” golf tournament on Thursday, May 8, at
9 a.m. at Piankatank River Golf
Club in Hartfield.
The tournament is presented
by “Golf for Women” magazine and is in support of the
“Susan G. Komen for the
Piankatank River
Golf Club
Cure” cancer research campaign.
The event is open to both men
and women. To register, call the
PRGC at 776-6516.
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Rivah Dining
R
estaurants are listed by
county and all are in the
(804) area code unless noted.
Call for hours or to see if
the restaurant has a web
site. B=breakfast, L=lunch,
D=dinner. $ indicates average price range of entrees: $
= under $10; $$ = $10 to $16;
$$$ = over $16.
Essex
Applebee’s American cuisine, steaks, ribs, stir-fried
specialties and more. 1650
Tappahannock Blvd. Near
Wal-Mart. L/D/$$. 445-8731.
Asia Café Chinese restaurant
serving Szechwan, Hunan
and Cantonese cuisine. Take
out. Essex Square Shopping
Center. 1619 Tappahannock
Blvd. Tappahannock. Open 7
days. L/D/$. 445-9991.
Bella Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria Pizza, Subs, Spaghetti, &
Wraps. Daily Lunch Specials.
L $ D $$. 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.,
Tappahannock. 443-5715.
Java Jacks 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.
L/D/$-$$ 1425 Tappahannock
featuring seafood, steaks
and prime rib. D/$$$. Rt. 17,
Hayes. 693-5950.
Good Fortune Chinese Restaurant
Cantonese
and
Szechwan. Dine in or take
out. Beer, wine, cocktails.
L/D/$$. Main St. Center.
694-0111.
Great Wall Hunan and Szechwan Chinese cuisine. Family
meal specials. Lunch specials. Take out or eat in. Open
7 days. Smoke-free L/D/$.
The Shops at Gloucester.
695-0500.
Hana Sushi - Sushi bar and
Japanese Hibachi cooking.
Cross Street Coffee is the newest eatery in Urbanna. The new shop is located in the old Watch the chefs perform starTaylor Hardware building in the center of town. Pictured above are, from left, Aubrey tling tricks with knives as they
Hall, Janet Kirby and Margie Hall having lunch. Aubrey is enjoying a Nehi bottled root cook to order.! Smoke-free.
D/$$ York River Crossing,
beer.
Gloucester Point. 642-3055
Hong Kong Chinese takeout.
Small eat-in area. SmokeSun. 11-5. 443-4451.
Blvd.,
Tappahannock
sandwiches. $$. White Marsh
free. $$. York River Crossing,
TNL Restaurant Featuring our
804-443-0132.
Shopping Center, Gloucester.
special BBQ ribs, chicken,
Lowery’s Seafood Family
693-6246.
catering. Dine in or carry Crystal’s Cafe Home cook- Jessica’s Sweet Shop and
dining, specializing in crab
Bakery Fresh roasted coffee.
out. L/D/$$. Tappahannock.
cakes,
oysters,
shrimp,
ing, country fried steak,
Salads, soups, sandwiches.
443-5959.
fish, beef and all-American
pork chops, seafood, breakFresh baked cinnamon rolls,
chicken. House salad dressfast platters, sandwiches.
scones, yeast breads. Bakery
ings. Banquet and meeting . Gloucester
B/L/D/$. Main St., Gloucester
goods to go. Smoke-free.
facilities. Smoke-free. Open Anna’s Pizza Pizza, subs,
Court House. 693-2666.
B/L/$. Morgan Building, Main
7 days. L/D/$$$. Rt.s 17/360.
salads, Italian dinners. $$. Damon’s Seafood, prime rib,
St. Gloucester Court House.
Tappahannock, 443-4314.
sandwiches, subs. Breakfast
Main St. Center. 693-4171.
693-5235.
Pizza Hut Rt.s 17 and 360 Anna’s Pizza Pasta dishes,
Sun. L/D/$$. Beside Fary
in
Tappahannock.
$$.
Ford on Rt. 17, Gloucester. Juan’s Mexican Cafe and
subs, pizza. Take out only. $
Cantina - Mexican menu, Live
443-2915.
693-7218.
Rt. 17 at Glenns beside Frimusic and Karaoke. L,D $$.
Rivahside Cafe In historic
Domino’s Pizza Home delivday’s Marine. 758-1112.
Rt. 17, across from York River
downtown
Tappahannock. Ann’s Family Dining Tradiery in Courthouse area. $$.
Crossing 642-5401.
Homemade soups, salads
George Washington Hwy.
tional American menu served
Keepers Hot grille. B/L/carryand sandwiches. Daily lunch
693-6800.
in the country style. B/L/D/$.
out/$. Rt. 17 three miles
specials. B/L/$. 443-2333.
El Ranchito Mexican menu
Rt. 17, Glenns. 758-3031.
south of Saluda. 758-5720.
Roma’s Italian Restaurant Applebee’s American cuisine,
with burritos, taco salad,
Complete Italian menu. Lunch
tamales, chili rellenos. Closed Kelsick Gardens Gourmet
steaks, ribs, stir-fried speshop. Fresh baked breads
and dinner specials. L/D/$.
Mon.
Smoke-free.L/D/$.
cialties and more. Take out,
and pastries. Salads, soups.
Tappahannock. 443-5240.
Rt. 17 Bypass, Gloucester.
too. L/D/$$. Wal-Mart ShopTake-out dinners and freezer
Shoney’s Wide menu selection.
694-8003.
ping Center, Gloucester.
selections. Wine tastings
Breakfast buffet. B/L/D/$.
FDR (Food Done Right)
694-3160.
some Sat. Well-stocked wine
Hwy. 17, Tappahannock, Carolina BBQ House BarbeShoppes of York River. Cafe in
racks. Smoke-free. L/$. Main
443-5306.
out-of-the way corner of York
cued chicken, ribs, Carolina
St., Gloucester. 693-6500.
The Sycamore at Hobbs Hole
River Crossing. Homestyle
barbecue, hush puppies.
Classic American cuisine,
entrees, Seafood, homemade King China Buffet Four huge
Homestyle buffet. Smoke-free
steam tables featuring Hunan,
uniquely prepared. Dinner
desserts. Sandwiches, soups
L/D/$. Rt. 17 at Gloucester
Cantonese, Szechwan cuisine
menu changes weekly. Servand salads. Breakfast all day
Point. 684-2450.
plus sushi counter and Amering lunch Tues. - Sat., dinner Cruiser’s Sports Bar and Grill
long. L/D $$ 642-5566.
ican. Table service section
Wed. - Sat., Sun. Brunch.
Daily homemade lunch spe- Goodfella’s Large popular
next door. Lunch
Tues. 11-5, Wed. - Sat. 11-11,
restaurant with varied menu
cials. Charbroiled steaks, deli
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and dinner specials.
Eat in or take out. L/D/$.
Hayes Shopping Center.
684-0909.
Little Caesar’s Pizza Wide
selection of pizzas to take
out. York River Crossing $$
642-5823.
Nick’s Spaghetti and Steak
House Traditional Greek cuisine, Steaks and Seafood.
George Washington Hwy.,
Gloucester Point. L/D/$$
642-2330.
Number One Chinese cuisine,
eat in or takeout. Smokefree. $$. Walter Reed Plaza.
693-3851 or 694-5850.
Olivia’s at the Point Fresh
seafood,
steaks,
Italian
dishes and pasta. L/D/$$.
Gloucester Point Shopping
Center. 684-2234.
Olivia’s
in
the
Village
Same menu as Olivia’s at
the Point.L/D $$
6597
Main Street, Gloucester.
694-0057.
Pizza Hut Rt. 17 in Gloucester
Point.
Smoke-free.
$$.
642-4620.
River Gourmet Cafe Fresh
salads, gourmet sandwiches,
she-crab soup, homemade
desserts, daily lunch and
dinner specials, box lunches,
corporate functions, weddings. Smoke-free. L/$. White
Marsh Shopping Center.
694-0944.
River’s Inn Dockside dining
room, casual crab deck.
Fresh seafood. Smoke-free.
L/D/$$$. 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 Wal-Mart. 694-3146.
Stillwaters on Main Chef
owned and operated, casual
lunches, gourmet dinner
menu.
Open
Tues.–Sat.
L/D/$$$. Main St., Gloucester.
694-5618.
Sutton’s Breakfast, lunch and
dinner specials. Mrs. Sutton’s
famous crab cakes. Prime rib
Sat. nights, barbecued pork
ribs Fri. nights. Smoke-free.
B/L/D/$. Mary Sutton Rd. off
Business Rt. 17, Gloucester.
693-9565.
Sweet Madeline’s Homemade
soups, salads, desserts. Café,
delicatessen, catering, corporate functions, box lunches.
Open Mon.–Sat. Smoke-free.
L/$. Rt. 17 and Tidemill Rd.,
Wal-Mart Snack Bar Varied
menu featuring soup, salads,
hot dogs, BBQ, pizza, sandwiches. B/L/D/$. Rt. 17,
Wild Rabbit Cafe Coffee
bar with latte, cappuccino,
expresso, brewed coffees,
iced or hot, and smoothies.
Extensive lunch and dinner
menu of soups, salads, deli
sandwiches, paninis. Closed
Sun. Smoke-free. B/L/D/$.
6655 Main St., Gloucester.
694-5100.
King & Queen
Nick’s Spaghetti and Steak
House Specializing in Italian
place located inside Susan’s
Shell Station beside the car
wash! Free Wi-Fi available.
King William
Tues. - Sun. 7 - 3 B/L /$
804-435-0405.
A&H Country Kitchen Homecooked breakfast and lunch. Carried Away Cuisine Gourmet entrees to go. Fresh
Rt. 30 near King William
prepared salads, homemade
Courthouse. 769-8119.
soups, fresh baked breads,
Anna’s Pizza Pizza, subs,
cakes, scones, muffins and
salads, Italian dinners. $$.
cookies. Closed Sun. and
King William Ave., West
Mon. B/L/D/$. 10 N. Main
Point. 843-4035.
St., downtown Kilmarnock.
Hong Kong Central Crossing
435-9191.
Shopping Center, corner Rt.
Dixie Deli Soups, hot and cold
360 and 30. 769-8832.
sandwiches and salads. L/$.
Pizza Hut West Point ShopIrvington Rd., Kilmarnock.
ping Center in West Point.
435-6745.
Smoke-free. $. 843-3444.
Tony and George’s Seafood Faded Glory Cruises ”Faded
Glory” the Hope and Glory
and Italian dishes. L/D/$$.
Inn’s classic 1952 ChesaKing William St., West Point.
peake Bay dead rise. Friday
843-4448.
Night Crab Cruises: $65
Tops China Take out or eat in.
Smoke-free. L/D/$. West Point
Shopping Center. 843-2211.
Vinny’s Italian Grill and Pizzeria Rt. 360, Central Crossing
food and steaks. L/D/$$. Rt.
33, Shacklefords. 785-6300.
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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 deli items. Gourmet
foods and gifts. Tues - Fri
10-5:30. Sat. 10-4. Located
in the Chesapeake Commons Shopping Center in
Kilmarnock. 435-3530.
Buenos Nachos Mexican Grill
Authentic Mexican cuisine
with a local flair. Featuring the
Kilmarnock Quesadilla and
Chesapeake Burrito. Outdoor dining available. L/D/$$
45 S. Main St., Kilmarnock.
435-6262.
Carwash Cafe and Catering Breakfast and lunch with
takeout available. Located on
North Main St. Yes, we’re the
per person/wine and beer
inclusive. Departure 6:30
pm-90 minutes. Saturday
Cocktail Cruises: $30 per
person/Libations a la carte.
Departure: 4:30 p.m. 90
minutes. Irvington. Reservations required. 438-6053 and
800-497-8228.
Great Fortune Chinese Restaurant
Specializing
in
authentic Mandarin, Szechwan, Hunan, Peking and
Cantonese cuisine. Enjoy
delicious Chinese selections
in a comfortable atmosphere.
Carry-out. L/D/$. Kilmarnock.
435-6333.
Hong Kong Chinese food,
dine in or take out. Szechwan and Hunan, also Cantonese. Open 7 days, limited
seating. L/D/$. Lancaster
Vintage Irvington Home
Quaint 1900’s house 1800 ±
Square feet with 3 BR, 1 1/2 BA
Renovated Kitchen, laundry
and bath Walking distance to
Irvington Commons & playground. $299,000 Kendall Vickery
804-436-6636 kbv@pleasantlifecom
Grace and luxury Brand New 2700
sq. ft. 3 BR 2 & 1/2 bath near Piankatank Golf Club. Granite counter tops, 9’clngs, 2 car garage,
spacious flowing floor plan. Better
Living at a Value price. $339,950
Call John at 804-339-7014
[email protected]
Mins. to Bay & Deltaville. 9’
ceilings Stone fireplace, covered
porch, huge rear deck. 2100 sq.
ft., 3 BR, 2 & 1/2 bath + private
guest room & 2 car garage Below
Assessment $270,000 Owner/
Agent Call John at 804-339-7014
[email protected]
Stately new home on estate size
2.5 acre lot. 2700 sq. ft., 3 BR,
2 & 1/2 BA. Large 2 car garage.
Near river and boat ramps. Mins.
to Deltaville. Offered for $339,900
Call John at 804-339-7014
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L/D/$$ 804-436-9060.
Square Shopping Center,
Rd, Irvington. 438-9356.
Lancaster Tavern An historic
Northern Neck tradition of Netcruisers Cafe Lancaster’s
Hope and Glory Inn Dinners
Place to Relax! Featuring fine
delicious meals at an affordat our Chef’s Table: $65 per
gourmet espresso coffees,
able price. Located in historic
person. Four courses. Wine
flowering & herbal teas and
Lancaster down the street from
paired, one table limited
tasty foods. Chicken salad,
the courthouse and across
to 18, prix fixe, 7 p.m. 65
deli sandwiches and real
the street from the Mary Ball
Tavern Road and King Carter
fruit smoothies. New activity
Washington Museum. Open
Dr., Irvington. Reservations
room with local artwork. Free
7 days a week. Smoke-free.
required.
438-6053
and
internet for customers. OutServing Breakfast Mon. - Fri.
800-497-8228.
door seating available. Live
6:30 - 10, Sat. 7:30 - 11, Sun.
La Brasserie Americaine Conentertainment one Sat. eve7:30 - 1. Lunch daily 10:30 - 3.
temporary French American
ning per month. Now open
8373 Mary Ball Rd., Lancaster.
cuisine. Featuring fresh sea7 days a week. (Breakfast &
B/L/$ 804-462-0080.
food in French delicacies.
Lunch) Homemade Italian
Mon. through Sat. Lunch 11:30 Lee’s Hometown cooking and
ices, sorberts and gelatos.
atmosphere in a popular
- 2, Dinner 5:30 - closing.
8872 Mary Ball Rd. across
downtown Kilmarnock tradi238 N. Main St., Kilmarnock.
from LHS. 804-462-7711.
tion. Full menu, local seafood
L/D/$$$ 435-8760.
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in season. B/L/D/$$. Main St.,
Lancaster Landing American
The Oaks at Lively. Casual
Dining with sunset and river
family dining. Fresh meats
views! Located at the foot of The Local coffee, espresso,
and seafood specials weekly.
bagels, and muffins for breakthe White Stone Bridge. Tues.
Daily chef’s specials. Lunch
fast and an assortment of
- Thurs. 4 -12., Fri. - Sat. 4 Mon.-Fri.,
Dinner
Tues.delectables for lunch. Great
1:30, Sun. 11 - 7. Prime Rib
Sat. L/D/$$. Rt. 3, Lively.
place to meet friends on the
and Seafood Buffet, Sat. 5 - 8.
462-7050.
Pizza Hut Rt. 3 in Kilmarnock.
Smoke-free. $$. 435-3551.
River Market Gourmet shop
featuring lunches and dinners
to go. Makes its own bread
and salads, large wine selection. L/D/$$. Rt. 3, White
Stone. 435-1725.
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Rose’s Crab House and Raw
Bar Relax and savor delicious
food inside or on the deck
outside. Enjoy live entertainment. L/D/$$$. Open
daily, Sun. Brunch 11-3.
(888) 323-CRAB (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/$$$
435-2855.
Sal’s Pizza Hot and cold
subs, Italian dishes and
pizza. L/D/$$. Kilmarnock.
435-6770.
Sandpiper Est. 1982. Casual
relaxed dining. Featuring
nightly specials, charbroiled
steaks and fresh seafood
dishes. Full menu. D/$$. Rt.
3, White Stone. 435-6176.
Savannah Joe’s Barbecue Real
hickory pit, slow smoked barbecued pork, ribs, chicken.
Carryout. Open Tues.-Sat.
L/D/$. Irvington Rd. in
St. Andrews Grille at the
Tartan Golf Club. Open daily
11-3. Closed Tues. Daily
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Featuring full service bar, lite
fare, decadent desserts and
specialty martinis. Located
inside the plush White Stone
Event Center at 606 Chesapeake Dr. in White Stone.
Thurs. - Sat. 5 p.m. - Closing.
435-2300.
Stevie’s Ice Cream Cones,
shakes,
sundaes,
floats,
banana Splits, bay blast,
lattes and smoothies. Uptown
Kilmarnock beside Farm and
Home Supply. Open Fri. and
Sat. ‘til 9 p.m.
Swank’s on Main Continental
dining experience located
downtown at 36 N. Main St.
in Kilmarnock. Enjoy dishes
with a southern flair in a warm
and inviting atmosphere. Full
bar and an extensive wine list.
Open for lunch every day and
brunch Sun. 11-2 p.m. Dinner
Mon.-Sat. 5p.m.-closing. Outside seating weather permitting. L/D/$$ 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. Smokefree. 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.
Trick Dog Cafe American
eclectic with a Southern flair.
Casually elegant atmosphere.
Mon.–Fri. 5 p.m. to closing, Sat. 4 p.m.
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Brunch with a view
by Deborah Haynes
A
aahhh, the weekend.
Perfect time for yard
work, boating, housework, fishing, laundry, exercise, grocery shopping, church
and —oh, yes—time for a little
extra relaxation thrown in for
good measure.
Hmmm . . . relaxation.
Sunday brunch feels good to
me. I don’t usually take time
out for a midday meal during
the work week and for a meal
out, brunch is ideal for early-tobed, early-to rise folks like my
husband and myself.
Now, I am appreciative of the
all-you-care-to-eat, all-dishesincluded brunch buffets, but
in the interest of relaxation I
want to be waited on. So, after
a few phone calls to some recommended brunch venues, I
decided on River’s Inn Restaurant in Gloucester County,
which offers a Sunday brunch
menu that includes non-egg
entrees as well as traditional
brunch fare.
The River’s Inn Restaurant is
on the York River at 8109 Yacht
Haven Drive in Gloucester
Point. We turned off Route
17 South by In & Out Convenience Store near the Coleman Bridge, and followed the
VDOT knife and fork signs
through an attractive residential neighborhood to get there.
(Fun info! If arriving by water,
dockage is free while dining. )
I had called ahead to ask
about dining hours, and found
that the restaurant is open daily
from 11:30 a.m. until 3 p.m.
and 5:30 p.m. until 9 p.m., with
the bar opening at 5 p.m. Reservations are recommended
(642-9942) but are not necessary.
When we arrived at the door
around 1 p.m. following an
The River’s Inn Brunch Blue Plate
after-church drive, we were seated
immediately, even though we had
no reservation and the two dining
areas were well on their way to
filling up.
We were given a choice of a
table (the table seating is somewhat social) or a booth (more
intimate and private) and chose
the booth, which reminded us of
a boat galley. In fact, the entire
experience of entering the restaurant is reminiscent of walking
onto a boat. The dining areas feature shiny brass fixtures throughout, highly-polished woods that
reflect light from the booths and
tables to the tongue-and-groove
ceilings, tastefully-hung nautical
prints and walls of glass overlooking the mouth of Sarah’s Creek as
it leads into the York River.
To get inside, we had crossed
the Crab Deck, which is the rustic,
outdoor section of the restaurant,
and it was just like walking on the
deck of a boat. (More fun info!
The Crab Deck is now open for
summer season dining and entertainment—see sidebar.)
I was relaxing, already!
Our server was Doug. He
arrived with the brunch and the
specials-of-the-day menus, and
supplied us with all the information we needed to make our meal
choices.
And what choices they were!
Just perusing the menu was an
appetizing adventure with offerings that included a variety of
seafood, beef, ham, pork and
veggie delights. The prices, which
appeared to be quite reasonable,
ranged from $4 to $8 for starters,
$8.50 to $10.50 for omelets, and
$10.50 to $19.50 for the entrees.
How to choose?
But choose we must, and
choose we did.
We bypassed the usual brunch
drinks of Mimosa and Bloody
Mary (and plenty of others,
including specialty martinis, on
the full bar menu) and, coffee
lovers that we are, opted for the
brew. With the coffee, we were
served—unsolicited—wonderful, warm apple and cheese Danishes, topped with sticky glaze
and raisins. Yummy!
She-crab soup was included
with my “River’s Inn Brunch
Blue Plate” entree ($13.50), and
my husband ordered a bowl of the
same as his appetizer ($6) to precede his “Chesapeake Omelet”
($10.50). When Doug brought
our soup, he also brought a cordial of sherry, which he offered
to add to the she-crab bowl (I
gladly accepted). It was such a
lovely soup–peppery, spicy and
crabby—with a not-too-thick,
not-too-thin, creamy consistency.
Although we could not definitively identify all of the spices,
they perfectly complemented the
soup and were never overpowering.
I’m really relaxing, now!
I decided I would indulge
in a brunch drink after all, and
ordered a champagne cocktail. It
turned out Doug was doubling as
bartender that day and was very
interested in knowing from me
whether or not the drink suited my
taste, as this was only the second
such drink he had ever made. I
assured him it was, indeed, tasty
with just the right mixture of
sugar, bitters and champagne.
The arrival of our meals was a
sight to behold. Hubby’s omelet,
bursting with blue crab meat,
country sausage, grilled onions
and cheddar cheese, was accompanied by a large waffle wedge
filled with cooked apples and a
generous potato pancake on the
side. Except for occasional comments such as “great” and “delicious,” he fell silent to savor such
a scrumptious feast.
The presentation of my dish
was amazing! It was served on a
large, square plate, the lower left
corner of which was filled with
baked Crabmeat Imperial and
country ham with Hollandaise on
a melt-in-your-mouth puff pastry.
Fried oysters were served in a
miniature colander, and a fluffy
crabcake sat on a serving spatula
at the opposite corner from the
colander. The center of the dish
was anchored by a potato pilaf
and sauteed string beans and
carrots. Wow!
And not only did it look
good—it tasted better! The
large crabcake had precious
little filler, with just the sweetest, slightly crispy outside. The
good-sized oysters >> 43
River’s Inn
Restaurant
Dress Code: We saw coats
and ties, leather biker jackets,
casual and dressy. If arrival is
by boat, something nautical
is nice.
Lunch menu (seafood, beef
and turkey selections): Starters, $4 to $7; Lunch Classics and Entrees, $10 to $20;
Sandwiches and Big Salads,
$8 – $10; “Build-a-Salad,”
$12.
Dinner menu (seafood, beef,
lamb selections): Starters,
$11; Entrees, $22 to $29.
Dessert menu: $4 to $5.
Children’s menu (seafood,
burgers, corn dog, chicken
selections): Appetizers, $4
to $7; Sandwiches, $6 to $7;
Entrees, $7 to $10.
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725-4560.
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. Smokefree. L.D/$$. 12 Church St.,
Mathews. 725-3833.
Sal’s Pizza of Mathews. Subs,
pizza, pastas. Eat in or take
out. $$. Rt. 198, Mathews.
725-9301.
Sandpiper Reef Rustic setting
with a view of the Piankatank
River. Features fresh seafood
and prime beef. Original deserts. Open Thurs.-Sun. Turn
off Rt. 198 on Rt. 626, follow
signs. Smoke-free. D/$$. Misti
Cove, Hallieford, Mathews.
725-3331.
Seabreeze Local seafood
on the waterfront. Open 7
days. Smoke-free. B/L/D/$$.
Gwynn’s Island at the bridge,
Mathews. 725-4000.
Mathews
Shun Xing Chinese Restaurant Szechwan, Canton and
Carpenter’s on Main AmeriHunan cuisine. Eat in or take
can/Italian Bistro.
Fresh
out, open 7 days. Smokefish, Prime rib Friday nights,
free. $. Next to Food Lion
Sunday Brunch. Open 11
in Mathews Courthouse.
a.m.-8 p.m. Mon-Fri. Sun.
725-4682.
9 a.m.-8 p.m. Closed Sat.
296 Main St. Mathews $$ Southwind Pizza Homemade
pizzas, sandwiches on home725-3677.
made bread, fresh local seaLinda’s Diner Hamburgers,
food, handcrafted beer on
B-B-Q, sandwiches, breaktap. Live entertainment some
fast specials, eat-in or takenights. 44 Church St. L/D/$$.
out. Dinner specials until 8
725-2766.
Fri. Counter or booths - fast,
homey, informal. Smoke-free.
Middlesex
B/L/$. Rt. 14/198, Mathews.
725-7070.
Bella’s Voted “Best Pizza in
Lynne’s Family Restaurant
River Country” - Pizza, subs,
Fresh seafood platter, prime
dinners. Open 7 days. Rivrib on Fri. and Sat., fresh cut
erside Center North. L/D/$$.
steaks. Daily lunch special.
776-7750.
Closed Sun. Smoke-free. Café Mojo Fresh seafood,
B/L/D/$$. Rt. 198, Mathews.
pastas, international fare —
725-9996.
dine Caribbean style. Smart
Pelican Cove Italian Bistro
casual dress. Reservations
Upscale Italian Restaurant
recommended for parties of
featuring appetizers such
6+. D/$$$. 230 Virginia St.,
as bruschetta, calimari, and
Urbanna. 758-4141.
mussels. Entrees: pastas, veal China Spring
Szechuan,
and chicken dishes. Wine list.
Hunan Cantonese cuisine.
Lounge with TV. Smoke-free.
Take out or few tables for
L/D/$$ Main St., Mathews
eat in. Near Dollar General
in Saluda. Open 7 days. 126
to closing. D/$$$.
4357 Irvington Rd., Irvington.
438-1055.
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.-3
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.
General Puller Hwy. L/D $
758-2266.
CoCoMo’s tropical theme
restaurant featuring raw bar,
tropical drinks, fresh seafood.
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.
758-4079.
Cross Street Coffee Gourmet
and organic coffee. Cross
Street, Urbanna.
Dano’s Pizza Pizza and subs.
Take out or eat in, free delivery. Smoke-free. $$. Hartfield
Village, Rt. 33. 776-8031.
Debbie’s
Family
Restaurant Steak, salmon, pastas,
salads, sandwiches, seafood,
Build your own burgers. Eat
in, take out. Open every day.
6209 General Puller Hwy,
Locust Hill. 758-9595.
Eckhard’s German, Italian,
fresh seafood, Black Angus
steaks. Chef’s daily specials.
Open at 4:30, noon Sun.for
dinner. Closed Tues. Reservations suggested.
>> 42
Classic American Cuisine
Uniquely Prepared
Dinner Menu Changes Weekly
Lunch served Tuesday thru Saturday
Dinner Wednesday thru Saturday
Sunday Brunch
Hours
Tuesday 11-5
Wednesday - Saturday 11-11
Sunday 11-5
Reservations Available
804-443-4451
1267 Hobbs Hole Drive
Tappahannock
Fresh Seafood, Bison, Homemade deli items,
Gourmet Foods & Gifts
804-435-3530
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$$$. 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.
Pilot House Inn Luncheon bar
Mon.-Fri. and Sun.; seafood
buffet Fri. and Sat. night;
breakfast bar Sat. and Sun.
B/L/D/$$. Rt. 3, Topping.
758-2262.
Rudy’s Pizza Pizza, subs,
ribs. Carry out only. $.
Rappahannock Crossing, Rt.
3, Topping. 758-0605.
Something Different Country store atmosphere with
gourmet shop and friendly
conversation. Fresh roasted
coffees, barbecue, sandwiches, soups, specialty
smoked meats, homemade
sausage, beignets, cheeses,
gingerbread, bread pudding,
homemade
ice
cream. Takeout, too. B/L/$.
758-8000.
Steamboat Restaurant At
Piankatank River Golf Course,
Hartfield. Salads, sandwiches
at lunch; full gourmet dinner
menu. Sun. brunch. Open to
the public. Meeting facilities
and catering. Smoke-free.
L/D/$$. 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/$$. Deltaville.
776-9611.
The Galley “Great gather-
ing place” Steaks, seafood,
famous barbecue and just
good food. Open Sun.-Thurs.
11 a.m.-9 a.m.; Fri., Sat, 11
a.m.-10 p.m. Open 7 days.
L/D/$$. 16236 General Puller
Hwy., Deltaville. 776-6040.
Toby’s
Seafood,
weekly
specials. Dinner 6 days,
closed Mon. $$$. Deltaville.
776-6913.
Virginia Street Cafe Fresh
seafood,
grilled
steaks,
local clam chowder, Belgian
waffles, Reuben sandwiches
specialties. Cafe atmosphere
in the historic district. Open
7 days. B/L/D/$. Urbanna.
758-3798.
L/D/$. Callao. 529-7548.
Hwy., Callao. 529-6693.
General Store Restaurant Quinton Oaks Grill at Quinton Oaks Golf Course near
“The best deal in town.”
Callao. A fun dining expeFine dining in a casual atmorience in a casual setting.
sphere. Come hungry, leave
Lunch Tues.–Sun., Dinner
happy. L/D/$$. Lottsburg.
Thurs.–Sat. Eat in or carry
529-5938.
out. Call for specials and disHorn Harbor House Overcounts. L/D. www.quintonolooking the Great Wicomico
aks.com. 529-7977.
River, specializing in fresh
local seafood with steaks The Rivah Greens Restaurant
located on Village Greens
and chicken for the landGolf Course. Unique dining
lubber. Boathouse lounge
experience overlooking the
featuring cocktails and raw
9th hole. Proudly serving the
bar and a quick food menu.
finest steaks and seafood
Boat dockage and gas
available. Extensive selection
pump. D/$$. Rt. 200, Burof gourmet burgers, salads
gess. 453-3351.
and sandwiches for lunch.
Newsome’s
Restaurant
Live entertainment every
Down Home Country CookNorthumberland
week. L/D/$$ 7 days a week
ing. Breakfast and lunch
11-CL. Sunday brunch 8-1.
Tues.-Sat.,
dinner
Wed.-Fri.
Chitterchats Ice cream, des17390 Richmond Rd., Callao.
Daily Specials. Smoke-free.
serts, gifts and coffee. Smoke529-9PUB.
B/L/D/$. Rt. 200, Burgess.
free. 846 Main St., Reedville.
The Tavern Chefs Sherri Fear453-9071.
Crazy Crab Overlooks Cocking & Pam Gurley create
rell’s Creek in Reedville. Nino’s Pizza and Subs Eat in
handcrafted,
homestyle
or carry out. Featuring N.Y.
Daily chef’s specials feature
fair in this lovingly restored
and Sicilian pizzas, subs and
seafood, steaks and chicken
historic tavern.Homemade
Italian dinners. Smoke-free.
dishes. Special 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/$$.
Polly Cove Rd. off Rt. 646,
Reedville. 453-5002.
For the Occasions Fine dining
in a casual atmosphere. Serving lunch and dinner; seafood, steaks and chicken.
Cafe, 803 Northumberland
breads, soups, desserts and
specials.
Local, seasonal
seafood featured. L/$, D/$$
580-7900.
Tommy’s
Serving
Northern Neck style seafood and
steaks. D/$$. 729 Main St.,
Richmond
Anna’s Italian Restaurant
And Pizza Pasta, pizza, subs,
seafood and steaks. L/D/$$.
Warsaw. 333-9222.
China Inn Famous Chinese
Szechwan,
Cantonese,
Peking cuisines, American
foods. Lunch specials, family
dinners, carryout service.
L/D/$$. 500 W. Richmond
Rd., Warsaw. 333-9333.
Hong Kong Chinese food,
dine in or takeout. Szechwan, Hunan and Cantonese.
Open 7 days. L/D/$. Warsaw
Village Shopping Center,
Warsaw. 333-9989.
Hunan Village Chinese Restaurant Specializing in Hunan
246-B Virginia Street
Urbanna, Virginia 23175
804.758.9103
More Rivah Dining
of the Lees and enjoy a traatmospheres.
Outside
and Szechwan Cuisine. Daily
ditional plantation luncheon.
dining
available.
Under
Lunch Specials. Dine in or
Daily specials. $$. 493-9696.
new management. L/D/$$.
carry out. Open 7 days.
At Port Kinsale Marina Yesterday’s Casual atmoL/D/$ 453 Main St., Warsaw.
sphere with daily lunch and
and
Resort.
472-4470.
333-1688.
dinner specials. Prime rib,
Los Portales Mexican Res- Riverboat on the Potomac
seafood, steaks, chops, pasta
Panoramic Potomac River
taurante Authentic cuisine.
and Mexican. Children’s menu
views from every dinning
Eat in or take out. Featuring
and takeout. Open Tues.-Sun.
room including the banquet
quesadillas, fajitas, burritos,
L/D/$$. 15220 Kings Hwy.,
room! Serving Breakfast,
enchiladas and more. 4288
Montross. 493-0718.
Lunch and Dinner! Try our
Richmond Rd., Warsaw. L/D
Prime Rib and Seafood. The
$$ 313-2064
perfect destination, by land
Northern Neck Gourmet
Patronize
or water! 301 Beach Terrace,
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Dining Room Visit the home
333-3012.
Roma’s Italian Restaurant
Complete
Italian
menu.
Lunch and dinner specials.
B/L/D/$. Warsaw. 333-1932.
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Doug checked in with us often
and offered us a dessert selection, but we finished with coffee
and a few more bites of Danish,
which left us completely satisfied with our meal selections, the
service, the ambiance, and well
. . . satisfied with everything about
our River’s Inn Restaurant dining
experience.
Yes, completely satisfied. And
relaxed, might I add!
tasted fresh and juicy and were
fried to perfection. And I can’t
even begin to describe how wonderful the pastry/crab/ham portion tasted. “Wonderful” will just
have to do!
Needless to say, neither of
us touched the sides of tartar or
cocktail sauce as it would have
been a real shame to mask any of
the fabulous flavors!
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Westmoreland
AC’s Cafe and Sports Grill
At Coles Point Plantation.
Serving lunch and dinner.
Sun. breakfast. Non-smoking section. Come by land
or water. Reservations suggested. L/D/$ 472-5528.
The Art of Coffee Gourmet
coffee served in an inviting
atmosphere.
15722
Kings Highway, Montross.
Backdraft Entertainment 3
nights a week. Full lunch/
dinner menu. Daily specials. L/D/$$. Corner of Rt.
202/203, Kinsale. 472-4200.
Dockside Restaurant and
the Blue Heron Pub Fine
dining. Seafood, steak, veal,
pasta and chicken. Brunch
Sat. and Sun., 10 am. D/$$.
1787
Castlewood
Dr.,
Colonial Beach. 224-8726.
Driftwood
Fresh
seafood, steaks and home
cooked vegetables. Closed
Mon.
L/D/$.
Rt.
612,
Coles
Point.
472-3892.
Good Eats Cafe Casual
dining in upbeat atmosphere.
Dinner
served
Thurs.-Sun. Thurs. is prime
rib
night.
Chef-owned/
operated. $$. Rt.s 202 and
203, Kinsale. 472-4385.
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Welcome to Richmond County
Boaters cruise up Totusky Creek, where a public boat ramp is along the banks of the Totusky Tricentennial Park.
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 mouth
of Little Carter’s Creek, then
moved to Naylors, an early river
settlement. The seat was moved
inland in 1730 and renamed the
Richmond County Courthouse.
In 1831, the name was
changed to Warsaw
in
sympathy
with
the
Polish
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struggle
for
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incorporated
County
as the county’s
Museum
only town in
1947 and is now
■ Menokin
the site of the courthouse, built in 1748, and
Don’t Miss...
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
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
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 Warsaw.
Hours vary. 333-5105.
Richmond
County
Public Recreation Richmond
County YMCA serves the
public with various programming throughout the year.
Public swimming pool in
Lively. 333-4117.
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County information, contact
[email protected].
Snakes, turtles
are Naturally
Speaking topics
The Rappahannock Wildlife Refuge Friends will host
Naturally Speaking May 1 at
Rappahannock
Community
College in Warsaw at 7 p.m.
Joy Ware, professor of
pathology at Virginia Commonwealth University School
of Medicine will present
“Snake, Rattle and Roll:
Health and disease among
snakes as environmental
indicators.”
Leanna Pletcher, a VCU
Department of Biology graduate student in vertebrate ecology will present “Eastern Box
Turtles: Disappearing Gems of
the Forest.”
Ware
will
introduce
research by herself and colleagues in the team Snake
Force
One in which they capture and evaluate snakes
for disease at three area
National Wildlife Refuges:
Rappahannock River Valley,
James River and Presquile
Island.
Attendees will see photographs of healthy and sick
snakes, discover how slides and
blood smears provide important information about them
and learn how a shed snake
skin can indicate the levels of
contaminants in the environment.
Pletcher will describe how
box turtles are declining due to
habitat fragmentation, development and collection.
She will show how to identify
box turtles, where they might be
found and why they are valuable.
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Antiques Fair is May 24 and 25
The Northern Neck Antiques ity of the offerings,” Jesse said.
able. For directions visit dcr.virFair will be held May 24 from 9
The dealers will set up under ginia.gov/state_parks/bel.shtml,
a.m. to 5 p.m. and May 25 from tents. Admission is $7 per person. or phone 462-7960, or email
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Belle Isle Food and beverages will be avail- [email protected].
State Park.
Over 35 antiques dealers will
attend. No pets are allowed.
Louise Jesse of Epping Forest
by
Antiques is managing the event.
The park is now the fair’s permanent home.
“We wanted a permanent location with good public access and
great ambience and last year’s
show was a big hit. Antiques devotees came in droves and were
thrilled with the site and the qual-
Great T-Shirts
Book signing
set April 26
Retired educator Rena R.
Shipp of Tappahannock will hold
a book-signing session April
26 at 11 a.m. at the Book Nook
in Kilmarnock. She recently
appeared on WTVR’s “Virginia
This Morning” to promote her
first book, I Did it Nanna’s Way, a
fictional story through the eyes of
a 13-year-old girl.
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Flunking, then passing, the required boating test
by Douglas M. Nabhan
The Department of Game
and Inland Fisheries has a new
requirement that all boaters take
a test in a year when they are
“phased-in” according to age
and boat category, and carry on
their boat proof that they passed
the test. I mistakenly thought
the requirement was for this
year and yesterday spent three
hours taking the course, flunking the course, reviewing my
mistakes and, ultimately, passing the test. You will need a little
background first.
I have three college degrees
and hated every minute of college, especially the “testing”
part of it. I still have nightmares
about the Bar exam I took over
20 years ago, so the notion of
taking an exam is not pleasant
to me. The thought of flunking
the exam and not being able to
use my boat is really frightening.
As anyone knows who has
read my columns over the years,
you understand that I make no
claim that boating or fishing
comes naturally to me. God
did not give me a gift. I have
learned every single boating
and fishing skill the hard way,
and most would say I still have
a ways to go. To this day there
are several captains who only
reluctantly will take me out
fishing—and that bet is probably off in light of the price of
gasoline these days.
Let me make a small prediction. The summer of 2016 (the
final “phas-in” year) will result
in enormous sums of money
flowing into The Department
of Game and Inland Fisheries as most of the people that
I have seen on boats will either
(1) have no idea of this new
requirement; (2) not comply
with this new requirement; or
(3) will simply be incapable of
passing the test. Just remember
that the guy at my gas dock
says that every weekend he sees
someone put the gas nozzle in
the rod holders!
Moving on to the actual
requirement—the first thing you
have to do is take the course. It
is divided up into chapters. The
first chapter is about PFDs. I
thought PFD meant “Please
Float (so I don’t) Drown,”
but, apparently, it means Personal Flotation Device, which
is a very sophisticated way of
saying “life jacket.”
To make matters worse, they
have specified PFD I, PFD II,
PFD III and PFD IV. The PFD
I is a small piece of wood or
one of those pool noodles (just
kidding.) The first one is one
of those really cheap life jackets you buy and cram into your
boat to get the Coast Guard off
your back. If you actually had
to count on one of these to save
your life, you would realize
that you probably should have
spent a few more dollars and
bought something that had a
little more meat to it.
The rest of the PFDs make
no sense. A PFD IV is one of
those things that looks
like a donut. PFD V is a
small boat, I think. I have
no idea what the others
are—all I know is that
all you need is
one
life
vest for
eve r y o n e
and one
donut
thingy.
The
next
chapter is about “Visual
Distress Signals.” My favorite is flapping my arms up and
down yelling “Help!” My next
favorite is asking someone to
tow me to the marina.
Apparently, it is illegal to
display a visual distress signal
unless you really need assistance. I have seen a lot of things,
but never have I seen
someone shooting off
flares to find out that
they were actually just
kidding.
Chapter Three
is
about
safety
equipment.
M
y
favorite
on the list
is a “bucket.” A
bucket really comes in handy
when you have a hole in your
hull and hundreds of gallons of
water are flowing into the boat.
They should add “teaspoon” to
the list.
There are also guidelines for
waste and what you can throw
overboard. It is illegal to discharge sewage in state waters,
but totally lawful just to pee
directly over the side of your
boat if you are a guy.
“Reckless and Negligent
Operation” rules are a bit
tricky. The first rule applies to
power boaters. People on sailboats will yell at you no matter
what you are doing. Apparently,
in order to purchase a sailboat
you must pass a test that proves
you are totally intolerant to
anything that goes faster than
one mile an hour.
Most of the other rules are
designed to fall into three categories: (1) do not run over
swimmers; (2) do not fall into
the water; and (3) generally,
drive your boat like >> 50
Norris Bridge to be exhibit subject in Urbanna
FOR SALE
The new Middlesex Art
Guild Center in Urbanna will
host an exhibit on the Robert O.
Norris Memorial Bridge May 1
through June 1. Ray Rodgers
also will exhibit five of his
working model boats similar to
the real boats that used to ferry
passengers. The center is open
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and
Saturdays, and 1 to 3 p.m. Sundays.
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48 >> a lunatic. My favorite is that it is against the law
to “steer toward another object
or person and swerve at the last
minute in an attempt to spray
that person with water.” God
knows what would happen if
you got someone wet!
Most people know that
they cannot operate a boat
if they are drunk, but most
people believe that you can
get pretty darn close and not
violate any laws. Interestingly, it’s still legal to actually boat and drink as long as
you are not drunk and do not
the remaining summer(s) enjoy the pleasures of boatget caught. The best advice boat unless it has sunk.
I hope that this summary where the Commonwealth ing on the Chesapeake Bay
I can give is to limit each
person to one case of beer so of the course and boating of Virginia virtually allows without the benefit of any
that there is a natural limit rules will allow you to enjoy any idiot with a few bucks to boating license.
placed on them.
This brief summary of the
boating rules will give you
an idea of what taking the
course and test is like. They
have tons of stuff on those
rules about the “stand on”
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Stepping Stones, Retaining Wall
Then they have all the rules
on channel markers. Again,
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run aground, then you were on
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Finally, they have the rules
on what to do if you get in trouble on the water. The key in that
The Middlesex County situation is that you are actually
Public Library and their under- not supposed to abandon your
writer, Citizens and Farmers Bank, will present Dean
Shostak in concert featuring
his glass instruments on Saturday, May 3, at 7:30 p.m. at St.
Clare Walker School on Route
33 at Locust Hill in Middlesex
County.
Handbell choirs from Lower
United Methodist Church in
Hartfield and Bellamy United
Methodist Church in Gloucester
will accompany Shostak with
traditional brass handbells.
Shostak is the owner and performer on one of the two glass
violins in the world. Other
glass instruments featured in
his Crystal Concerts include
the Cristal Baschet and glass
handbells. He also plays the
hurdy-gurdy, a French instrument similar to the violin.
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$10 for adults and $5 for children. They may be purchased at
either branch of the Middlesex
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Welcome to Essex County
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.; 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.
The croaker are biting! Tony Quanden (above) of Washington, D.C., drives down each
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County Parks and Recspring to fish on public beach at the end of Wares Wharf Road in Essex County. The
reation
Department runs a
end of the road used to be a thriving steamboat dock and landing. Today, the land is
number
of
sports activities for
public property and fishermen from across the region come there to fish.
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 shortlived 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.
The county came into
being in 1692 when Old
Rappahannock County, which
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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
youth and adults. Ball fields at
Virginia. James B. Slaughter’s
Essex High School are used.
history of the area, “Settlers,
443-2470.
Southerners, Americans: The Riverside Fitness Center,
History of Essex County, Vir1025 Hobbs Hole Dr.,
ginia 1608–1984,” recounts in
Tappahannock.
Aerobics,
detail the county’s 350-yearcardiovascular and strength
old story. The book is available
equipment, free weights,
at the county administrator’s
indoor track, Jacuzzi and
office.
sauna.
For
hours,
call
443-0500.
Government
Tennis Courts at Essex High
Essex County Administrator School on Airport Rd. are open
R. Gary Allen, P. O. Box 1079, to the public from 5 p.m. until
205 Cross St., Courthouse dark and when school is not in
Square, Tappahannock, 22560. session. 443-2470.
443-4331, www.essex@virginia.
org. Open 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. To change or update Essex
Tappahannock Town Man- information, contact lchownager G.G. Belfield Jr., 915 [email protected].
Church Lane, Tappahannock.
443-3336. Open 8:30 a.m.–4:30
p.m.
Chamber of Commerce
Tappahannock-Essex Chamber of Commerce, 205 Cross
St., Courthouse Square. [email protected]. Hours, 8:30
a.m.–4:30 p.m. 443-5241.
Services
ABC Store Rappahannock
Churches Essex County Ministerial Association will refer
according to denomination.
443-6887.
Essex
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Take a tour of area’s earliest surviving 18th century homes
The Essex County Historical Society
and Museum welcomes the public to take
a trip back in history on Saturday, May 3,
at 11 a.m. at “Green Falls.”
Green Falls is considered by most
historians to be the earliest surviving
18th-century home in Caroline County.
However, because nearly all of Caroline
County’s colonial records were destroyed
in the Civil War, this claim cannot be
substantiated with documentation.
Tickets are $15 and include the home
tour and a box lunch, which can be eaten
on the back lawn. Tickets may be pur-
chased directly at the museum, or you
may mail a check to the museum (P.O.
Box 404, Tappahannock, VA 22560) and
your tickets will be mailed to you.
The museum is located at 218 Water
Lane and is open free of charge daily
(except for Wednesday) from 10 a.m.
to 3 p.m. and Sunday 1 to 3 p.m. The
deadline for ticket purchases is April 30.
Directions to the property are printed on
the back of the tickets.
For additional information, call Amy
Griffin at 443-3893 or visit www.ecmhs.
org.
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For the past five years, bluegrass fans and history buffs,
young and old, have gathered on the lawn beneath this
auspicious monument to hear some of the best pickin’ around .
A
t the end of a long dusty drive in Warsaw,
beneath the shadow of an 18th century ruin,
one of Virginia’s most up and coming bluegrass
venues is taking hold.
Bands including Bill Kelso, Seldom Scene, the
grammy-winning Dr. Ralph Stanley and the Clinch
Mountain Boys, the grammy-nominated Blue Highway,
and this year’s headliner, Tony Rice, have graced this
stage with world-class twang..
The place is Menokin, the ancestral home of Francis
Lightfoot Lee, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. A Virginia Historic Landmark, Menokin was built
by Col. John Tayloe of Mount Airy in 1778 as a wedding
present for his daughter, Rebecca, when she married Lee.
The festival raises money for the Menokin Foundation,
which is dedicated to the preservation of the home as well
as education in the fields of architecture, archaeology,
history, conservation and ecology.
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“Trying to save Menokin - that’s what the bluegrass festival is all about.”
heads of architectural firms or
archeologists, and they have
a lot of money and expertise
to donate,” the young Emery
said. “The one thing I know is
music, and I know how to put
on a good event.”
That was four years ago. The
event has since become the
foundation’s primary fundraiser, according to the foundation staff.
It took some time to convince the board that the event
was worth the effort. For the
first few years, Emery put the
event on himself with the help
his mother, aunt, cousin, sister,
wife and assorted other relatives who all stood out in the
corn fields helping to park cars,
take tickets and orchestrate
bands.
In the years since the festival
began, the Foundation has hired
two full-time staff members
plus one part-time employee.
This year the Foundation staff
will be running the show, and
it will be their family members
55 >> “Trying to save
Menokin - that’s what the blue- out their in the fields directing
grass festival is all about,” said traffic.
That’s not to say that the
foundation director Sarah Pope.
Bringing their lawn chairs,
their blankets, their wide
brimmed hats and their jars of
bubbles, people come to enjoy
what has thus far always been a
stunningly gorgeous spring day.
They dance. They relax,
They buy a corn dog from the
vendors, They watch the children run around on the grass.
They enjoy the view of the old
house on the hill which towers
behind the stage.
“It’s a way to bring people
here that might not normally
come and to garner interest in
Menokin. It’s just a beautiful
place. A perfect spot for bluegrass,” Pope said.
The festival was the brainchild of J. Tayloe Emery, greatgrandson many times over
of the John Tayloe who built
Menokin.
A member of the board of
trustees, Emery was looking for a way to contribute:
“The other board members are
Emery and Tayloe clans will be
absent, they’ll just be spending
more time enjoying the music
this year.
A few other things are new
this year. The event will be held
later in the day than it has in
the past, from 3 to 7 p.m.
“We are hoping that people
can get their yard work done,
go to their little league games
and do the things they have
commitments for in the spring
and then pack up the whole
family and come listen to some
bluegrass,” Pope said.
Most of the food this year
will be provided by the Warsaw
Rotary, although other vendors
will also be selling goodies and
goods.
The visitors center will be
open for most of the afternoon
and a guided trail hike will
be offered before the music
begins.
Menokin is situated on 500
acres on Cat Point Creek.
It includes a 325-acre easement that was given to the
National Wildlife Refuge in
2005.
The May 10, 2008, lineup
stars Tony Rice who is wellknown for his acoustic >> 58
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iddlesex County was
formed around 1669 from
Lancaster County, which makes it
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.
Bordered by the Rappahannock and Piankatank rivers
and the Chesapeake Bay, much
of its history centers around the
water. The town of Urbanna was
formed in 1680 as a center for
shipping tobacco from surrounding plantations.
Urbanna was the county seat
until 1852 when it was moved
to Saluda, a more central location for area citizens. Throughout the county are homes built
in the 1700’s and wartime stories
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located today. Legend has it
immortal fame as the spot
where Captain John Smith was that an old man by the name of
Montague stood at the top of the
nearly killed by a stingray.
Three centuries ago ships from hill and whenever he saw a flash of
London, Liverpool, Bristol and a cannon firing he would scream
Glasgow were common sights on “squat” and the townsfolk would
Urbanna Creek. Just across the squat down to the ground.
creek from Urbanna is Rosegill,
one of the oldest plantations in Government
America. It was for many years a Middlesex County Administrator
center of influence in the Colony
Charles M. Culley Jr., Courtand a power in the political and
house annex, Saluda. Open
commercial life of this area. It
8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Mon.–Fri.
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Urbanna. Open 8:30 a.m.–4:30
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p.m., Mon.–Fri. 758-2613.
Effingham made Rosegill their
Chamber of Commerce
home.
During the Civil War, General
Urbanna Business Association,
George McClellan formulated a Urbanna. (800) 523-4711.
plan of attack to take Richmond
Urbanna Oyster Festival Founby starting from Urbanna. The dation. 758-0368.
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In 1862, several Yankee war- ABC Store Urbanna, Virginia St.;
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776-7362.
Trash and Recycling Deltaville
Convenience Center on Rt. 33
across from Rt. 660 (Jackson
Creek Rd.), open daily 8 a.m.–5
p.m.; the Saluda Convenience
Center at Stormont on Faraway
Rd. (Rt. 705), open daily except
Thurs. from 7 a.m.–5 p.m.; the
Jamaica Convenience Center on
Rt. 640 near Church View, open
daily 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; the Hartfield
Convenience Center on Rt. 730
in Hartfield, open daily 6 a.m.–8
p.m. For information call the
courthouse, 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,
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The 10th season of Southern Chesapeake Leukemia Cup on-the-water activities begins with the Kayak Tour at the
Deltaville Maritime Museum and Holly Point Nature Park from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 10. The launch site
at bucolic Holly Park provides the perfect protected venue on Jackson Creek. Co-sponsor Bay Trails Outfitters will
provide kayaks for newcomers and those without kayaks who register early. Otherwise, bring your own kayak and
gear. Call 725-0626 for more information.
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.
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56 >> flat-picking guitar.
Over the course of his career,
he has played alongside J.D.
Crowe and the New South,
David Grisman (during the formation of “Dawg Music”), and
collaborated with fellow picker
Norman Blake. He is considered one of bluegrass’ top
instrumentalists and singers,
bringing originality and vitality
to everything he plays.
Blades of Bluegrass of King
George County will open the
musical festivities at 3 p.m.
Gold Heart, a creative young
bluegrass band that features
the distinctive talents of the
Gold Sisters, Analise, Jocelyn
& Shelby, will take the stage at
3:45 p.m. Pure family harmony, solid lead vocals and
energetic pickin’ describes just
some of their musical abilities.
The Barrel House Mamas, a
trio of women from Asheville,
NC, will play at 4:30 p.m.
Conjuring the sweet and sultry
sounds of the Appalachian
mountains they call home, their
robust three-part harmonies
and original songs incorporate
the old-timey pluck of a jumbobodied guitar sliding between
the bluesy roll of a classical guitar and the twang of
claw-hammer, and sometimes
contemporary funk, banjo. The
result is a sound that is all at
once bluesy, rootsy, folk, americana, a touch of country,
Rice will take the stage at
5:30 p.m.
Tickets to the show are $20
and can be purchased at the
gate. Children 12 and under are
free. The event will take place
rain or shine.
For more information call
333-1776 or visit menokinbluegrass.com.
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Tennis Courts Taber Park,
Urbanna (for residents and
guests of town residents) and
Deltaville Community Association (for residents and guests of
the Deltaville area).
Ball Fields Deltaville Ball Park,
home of the Deltaville Deltas, a
semipro baseball team. Games
scheduled on weekends in the
spring and summer.
Public Beach Wake Beach at the
end of Rt. 627.
Swimming Pools Town of
Urbanna and Deltaville Community Association in Deltaville
(for residents and guests of residents).
Public Docks Day mooring at
Millstone Landing in Water
View.
Boating and Fishing Charter
fishing boats are concentrated
on Locklies Creek and in the
Deltaville area. The Bethpager, a
44-passenger deadrise, cruises
from Bethpage Camp-Resort or
Urbanna Creek, 758-4349.
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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. $$$-$$$$.
445-1107 or www.kinlochfarm.com.
Southside
Motel
and
Marina Rts. 360 and 17 in
Tappahannock. 30 rooms with
satellite TV and four HBO
channels, microwave and
refrigerator. Swimming pool.
Free boat slips available.
Rates: $. 443-3363.
Super 8 Motel Rts. 17 and 360
in Tappahannock near WalMart. 43 rooms with cable TV,
free high speed internet, some
with microwave and most with
refrigerators. Suites and kingsized rooms available. Rates:
$. 443-3888.
Dollar Inn Rts. 360 and 17
east of Tappahannock. 25
rooms with cable TV. Rates: $.
The Dragon Run Inn is on Route 33 at Church View in Middlesex County just a few
miles outside of Urbanna in a 1913 country farmhouse.
443-3366.
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Gloucester
Airville Plantation A pre-Revolutionary estate on 400 acres
in Zanoni, operates as a bed
and breakfast with two guest
rooms in the main house
(circa 1756) and a cottage
with kitchenette. Full size
pool table, TV room and an
in-ground pool with a changing room in the former round
icehouse. A large organic
garden provides fruits and
vegetables in season for full
breakfasts. Water access to
Mobjack Bay. Rates: $$-$$$.
694-0287.
Comfort Inn on Rt. 17 near
Business Rt. 17, close to
Gloucester’s Historic District.
Free continental breakfast,
outdoor pool, ADA compliant
rooms and health club privileges. Hot tub rooms. All 79
rooms have 25” TVs, ironing
board, hair dryer, electronic
locks, coffee makers, data
phone port and free highspeed internet. Rates $$.
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The Cottages at Lisburne Two
fine dining. All rooms feature
cottages on a private estate,
antique furnishings, 10-foot
located on Glass Road (Rt. 636)
ceilings, private baths. Some
on Vaughn’s Creek, off Severn
have views of the Severn
River in lower Gloucester.
River, a fireplace and Jacuzzi.
Blue Bell Cottage accommoLocated on Warner Hall Rd.
dates five adults with three
$$$$ 800-331-2720.
bedrooms and two baths, and
a kitchen. 1740 Cottage has North River Inn Bed and
Breakfast on 100 waterfront
room for three adults. $$$$
acres in Toddsbury. Rooms
642-3460.
are furnished with antiques,
Ferry Creek Guest House
have air-conditioning, teleoff the Piankatank River is a
phones, and private baths,
three-bedroom home that will
with views of the river, creek or
accommodate six people. Set
wide fields lined with ancient
in tall pines with a view of the
trees. Full breakfast on weekcreek from a large balcony
ends. Canoes and boat dockand great room, it offers a full
age available. Rates: $$$.
kitchen, washer and dryer, and
693-1616 or 877-248-3030.
large boathouse. 746-8199 or
The Willows Bed and [email protected].
fast on a quiet rural road in a
Gloucester Inn Motel Rt. 17 at
former Victorian country store
the York River at Gloucester
and post office. Large rooms
Point. 16 rooms with refrigerwith private baths, TV, queenators and microwaves. Cable
sized beds and hearty breakTV and HBO. Rates: $-$$.
fasts. No smoking. Rates $$.
642-3337.
693-0270.
Inn at Warner Hall Located
on a plantation created in Tidewater Motel Rt. 17, 4
miles north of the Coleman
1642, the inn is a 38-acre
Back Inn Time Irvington Road,
Kilmarnock feature 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. $-$$.
Flowering Fields Bed and
Breakfast in White Stone.
Full breakfast with crab cakes,
omelets and fresh fruit. Golf
packages and fishing charters arranged. King, queen
and twin rooms. Families welcome. 435-6238.
Holiday Inn Express on North
Main St. in Kilmarnock.
68 rooms with dataports,
extended stay rooms, handicap rooms, meeting room,
business center and outdoor
pool. Continental breakfast.
Rates: $$. 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:
$$$$. 438-6053. hopeandglory.com.
Inn at Levelfields on Rt. 3 in
Lancaster. Bed and breakfast
accommodations, six guest
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located in Susan south of
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all with en-suite bathrooms.
Deluxe breakfast. Open for
morning coffee and traditional afternoon tea. Relax in
the garden. 758-2809. www.
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The Deltaville Inn, a bed and
breakfast, is at 15378 General
Puller Hwy. (Rt. 33) at Har-
dyville. 776-6665 or www.DeltavilleInn.com.
Dockside Inn on Rt. 33 one
mile east of Deltaville. Airconditioning, cable TV, pool.
Rates: $. 776-9225. www.deltavilledocksideinn.com.
Dragon Run Inn on Rts. 17 and
602 in Church View. Large
rooms, private baths, Jacuzzi,
self-controlled heat and air.
Rates: $$ 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.
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.
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: $$$$. 758-1060.
Pilot House Inn on Rt. 3 about a
mile from the Rappahannock
River Bridge. 24 rooms, cable
television, dining room, conference room, and airport
adjacent to inn. Rooms $.
758-2262.
Sanderling House Bed and
Breakfast and Pine Tree
Cottage, on Broad Creek in
Deltaville. Queen size beds,
TV with built-in VCR, whirlpool
tub, breakfast, room service
available, slips for trailerable
boat or for those wishing to
arrive by boat. 776-0970.
Sunset View Inn a waterfront
bed and breakfast at 937
Plain-view Road in Topping,
offers three guest rooms,
library, spacious relaxation
room, water views and lavish
gardens. Arrive by land or by
sea. 557-7083.
Northumberland
Azalea Grove on Millionaires
Row, Main St., Reedville. A
Victorian mansion with southern elegance. Rooms include
full breakfast. Tea Room available. Rates: $$. 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 deepwater 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.
Fleeton Fields Bed and Breakfast at Fleeton Point near historic Reedville. Three water
view suites furnished with
period antiques, private baths,
DirecTV, phones, robes wireless internet and mini-refrigerator with bottled water and
soft drinks. Kayak and canoe
available. Children & pets
with prior arrangement. Rates:
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afternoon tea. fleetonfields.
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dock provides ample space
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includes breakfast. 453-4174.
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Northumberland Motel on Rt.
360 in Callao. 11 air-conditioned rooms with cable television; daily/weekly/monthly
rentals. Rates: $. 529-6370.
The Pointe Bed and Breakfast
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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: $$$
includes all taxes, wine and
cheese each evening and a full
breakfast. 224-7000. [email protected].
Days Inn on Colonial Ave. in
Colonial Beach. 60 guest
rooms, swimming pool, HBO
and ESPN, Continental breakfast. Rates: $. 224-0404.
Doc’s Motor Court on Irving
Ave in Colonial Beach.
Open
May
28–September 15. 13 guest rooms.
Virtually unchanged since
Herbert “Doc” Caruthers
opened the doors in 1948.
Even the neon sign is original. Beachfront. Rates: $-$$.
224-7840.
docsmotel.com.
Guest Houses at Stratford
Hall, Rt. 214. The Cheek
and the Astor guest houses
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 20 guest rooms.
Rooms include breakfast and
tour. Rates: $$. 493-8038
ext 8504. stratfordhall.org.
Mount Holly Steamboat Inn
on Cople Hwy (Rt. 202).
Five guest rooms all have a
waterfront view of Nomini
Bay, private baths, air-conditioning and comfortable
furnishings. Pier and slips
available. Rates: $$ with
full breakfast. 472-9070.
mthollysteamboatinn.com.
Nightingale Motel and Marina
on South Monroe Bay. 35-slip
marina with electric and
water, 5-room motel, restaurant next door. $. 224-7956.
Riverview
Inn on Hawthorne St. in Colonial Beach.
21 guest rooms waterfront. Rate: $$. 224-0006.
Skipjack Inn on Rt. 608 at Port
Kinsale Marina. Located in
a restored 1912 waterfront
home overlooking the Yeocomico River. Four guest
rooms are decorated with
antiques and Chesapeake Bay
maritime artwork. Each has its
own private bath, telephone
and individual temperature
control. A guest kitchenette is available on the main
floor. Rates: $-$$. 472-2044.
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The Plaza 21 Weems St. in
Colonial Beach. Three guest
rooms furnished with antiques.
The Master Suite includes
a private bath with a deep
claw foot, two-person Jacuzzi
tub and shower. Rates: $$.
A three-bedroom guest cottage adjoins the Plaza property and has a large kitchen,
living room, enclosed porch
and washer/dryer. The cottage can accommodate up to
6 comfortably. All linens provided. Rate: $$$. 224-1101.
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Wakefield Motel on Irving
Ave. in Colonial Beach. 20
rooms with cable TV, most
have a refrigerator and microwave. Rates: $. 224-7311.
wakefieldmotel.com.
Washington and Lee Motel
on Rt. 3, 28 guest rooms with
microwaves and refrigerators.
Rates: $. 493-8093.
Arbor Day
event planned
The public is invited to
enjoy Historic Garden Week
in Middlesex County and
come to Holly Point Nature
Park and the Deltaville Maritime Museum for “Toast to the
Trees,” an Arbor Day celebration on Friday, April 25 from
5:30 to 7 p.m.
The service and support
of two very special founding
board members will be honored at the tree dedication at
5:30 p.m.—the first president,
Tim Blackwood, and current
president, Gene Ruark. Holly
trees will be planted at the
entrance to the park in their
honor. A reception will follow.
For details, call 776-7200.
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Welcome to Lancaster County
History
ndians had occupied the
Northern Neck for some
10,000 years 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.
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Visitors vote for their favorite decorated crab pot during the annual Kilmarnock Crab
Festival. This year’s festival will be held Friday and Saturday, May 16-17.
become the mother of George
Washington, was born in
1708–09.
A courthouse was established in 1698 at Queenstown, a
newly formed port town on the
Corrotoman River. In 1742, the
court was moved to Lancaster.
Government
Lancaster County offices,
8311 Mary Ball Road, Lancaster.
www.lancova.com.
Kilmarnock town office, 514
North Main St., Kilmarnock.
435-1552. www.townofkilmarnockva.com.
White Stone town office,
572 Chesapeake Drive, White
Stone. 435-3260. www.whitestonevirginia.org.
Irvington town Office, 235
Steamboat Road, Irvington.
438-6230; www.townofirvington.com.
Chamber of Commerce
Irvington Chamber of Commerce. 438-6230.
Kilmarnock Chamber of Commerce, 435-2273 or 435-1302,
meets at 8 a.m. every first
Tuesday in the town hall. The
pital, Lee St., Kilmarnock,
Kilmarnock Information Center
435-6320.
is in the Kilmarnock Antique
Mall, 144 School St.
Lancaster County Chamber Recreation
of Commerce. Located next to Public Beach Westland Beach
the Kilmarnock Town Hall on
at the terminus of Rt. 695
north Main St. 435-6092.
provides public access to the
Chesapeake Bay.
Services
Public Kayak Launch Off Rt.
695 on Windmill Point Creek.
ABC Store Main St., Kilmarnock,
Accessible from the Westland
10 a.m.–9 p.m. Mon.–Sat.
Beach public parking area at
435-1845.
the intersection of Windmill
Churches Call Rev. Richard
Point Rd. and Brightwaters Dr.
Fichter Jr., 435-1285, will refer
according to denominations. Public Kayak Launch Kayaks
and canoes may be launched at
Ferry Schedule The Merry
Point Ferry, Rt. 604, crosses
the Western Branch of the
Corrotoman River 7 a.m.–7
Lancaster
County
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
Hos-
Belle Isle State Park, Rt. 683, at
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,
programming throughout the
boys and girls diamond sports,
year. Public swimming pool
game times and dates vary.
located in Lively. 435-0223.
435-3423.
Public Recreation The Lower
Northern Neck YMCA serves To change or update Lancaster
the public recreation function information, contact lvaldrighi@
for Lancaster County. Various rrecord.
‘Open Mic’ for teens due May 11 and May 25
The Northern Neck Family
YMCA at 39 Harris Road in
Kilmarnock will host an “Open
Mic” event for teenagers in
grades 7 through 12. The venue
is scheduled from 2 to 4 p.m.
on May 11 and 25, and will
continue on the second and
fourth Sundays each month.
The purpose of this program
is to provide teens with a safe
and respectful place to share
and cultivate their talents, to
learn about the arts as a creative
All Things Nautical
outlet for identifying oneself in
the world and to use emotions,
thoughts and awareness to
create visual, musical, theatrical and/or literary art forms.
435-3356.
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Welcome to Westmoreland County
Recreation
Westmoreland Parks and Recreation Department provides recreation services to all
county citizens and visitors.
493-8163. [email protected].
A.T.
Johnson
Recreation
Center 18849 Kings Hwy.,
Montross. Aerobics and dance
classes, cooking programs,
basketball, gymnastics, volleyball, enclosed batting cage
with pitching machine, regulation size soccer field and
baseball field and small auditorium. Meeting room and
patio are available for rental.
Warm spring days prove ideal for fishing from the municipal pier in Colonial Beach.
Castlewood Park on CastleGeneral Robert E. Lee was 493-9623.
wood Dr. Permit required for
History
born in 1807 at Stratford and
parties over 20 people.
Chamber
of
Commerce
soon
after
the
family
moved
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urrioman Landing Public
stablished in 1653 by the
Boat Landing off Rt. 622.
colonial government in to Alexandria. Lee was a coloWestmoreland
County
Owned and operated by
Jamestown,
Westmoreland nel in the U. S. Army when the Visitors Center in the county
Westmoreland County, this
County was named for a Brit- Civil War broke out. Offered the museum and library at 43 Court
public boat ramp and pier
ish shire. The county’s most command of the Union Army, Square in Montross is open six
near the Potomac River offers
significant contributions to Lee declined because he “could days a week (closed Sun.). Apr.
water access to all the county’s
history include its fostering of take no part in an invasion” of 1–Oct. 31 the center is open 10
citizens.
more statesmen than any other his homeland.
a.m.–5 p.m. 493-8440.
Most
notable
among
county in the country, and for
Virginia’s Potomac Gateway
the
statesmen
of Welcome Center on Rt. 301 at To change or update
the Leedstown Resolutions.
Westmoreland, the Potomac River Bridge. (540) Westmoreland information, conConsidered
the
G e n e r a l 663-3205.
forerunner of the
tact [email protected].
George
Declaration
of
Colonial Beach Tourism,
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Independence,
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the Leedstown
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first organized
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tal Army,
resistance to EngAssociation will refer according a.m. to 1 p.m. at the historic
Revolutionlish aggression on
to denomination. 493-8285.
court square in Mathews and
ary War hero Libraries Abraham and William will continue each Saturday
American liberties. Preand first President of
pared by Richard Henry Lee,
I. Cooper Memorial Branch in through the fall. Call 725-7755
the document was signed by the United States, was born at
Colonial Beach; 18 Washing- for information.
115 patriots who bound them- Popes Creek in 1732.
ton Ave. 224-0921. Montross
James Monroe, the nation’s
selves together “To Prevent The
Branch; 56 Polk Street.
Westmoreland
fifth president, was born in 1758
Execution of The Stamp Act.”
493-8194. Blake T. Newton
County
Stratford Hall was the boy- on a farm near Monroe Bay.
Memorial Branch in Hague; 22
hood home of Richard Henry Monroe served as president
Coles Point Road. 472-3820.
Lee and Francis Lightfoot Lee, from 1817 to 1825.
Trash and Recycling collection
signers of the Declaration of
sites which also offer recycling:
Government
Independence.
on Rt. 622 in Montross, on
General Henry “Light-Horse
County Administrator 111 Rt. 202 near Carmel Church
Harry” Lee was a Revolutionary Polk St., Montross. 493-0130. and on Rt. 205 near Monroe
War hero in his 20’s and served westmoreland-county.org.
Hall. The sites are open
as one of General George
Colonial Beach, 18 North Mon.–Sun., 7 a.m.–7 p.m. T
Washington’s most trusted offi- Irving Ave., Colonial Beach. he Town of Montross and
cers. He is the father of Robert 224-7181. colonialbeachva.net.
Colonial Beach also offer curbE. Lee.
Town of Montross, 15869 side trash pick up.
Kings
Highway,
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Don’t
Miss...
Farmers’ Market
set for Saturdays
in Mathews
Tour de Chesapeake coming to Mathews
Tour de Chesapeake will
return to Mathews County
Friday, May 16, through
Sunday, May 18. Mathews is
expecting over 800 cyclists.
“Lynda Smith and Live Wire”
will perform at a Community
Block Party from 7 to 10 p.m.
in downtown Mathews following the Tour de Chesapeake
bicycle event on Saturday.
For more information con-
tact Rebecca Grow at McVIC
at 725-4229 or [email protected].
Those wishing to participate
as cyclists, please register at
www.bikechesapeake.org.
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Rivah Fishing
Good fishing in the forecast
by Capt. Billy Pipken
The month of May usually
sets the tone for summer fishing. It gives us a peek into the
migration and availability of
many species. But before we
can predict our future success,
we must evaluate how catches
fared through the winter
months.
STRIPED BASS fishing went
well during January and February as we found an abundance
of large fish. Rockfish, as we
call them locally, were schooled
tightly in the ocean waters from
Chincoteague down to the
North Carolina line. Although
that region held the lion’s share
of rockfish, there were large
schools that remained in the bay
waters throughout the winter
months. These fish were able to
make an early spawning run up
the rivers and to the head waters
of the bay.
Stocks remain stable despite
ever increasing harvesting pressure each year. There have been
a number of fish caught and
released during the past month.
Most of these fish were along
the main shipping channel, but
several have also been found in
the rivers. The Maryland trophy
season began on Saturday, April
19. These large “trophy” fish
make up the spawning class
that migrate up the Chesapeake
Bay to drop their eggs. They
then will head back down the
bay and up the ocean waters to
the New England states for the
summer months.
Catches were good during
the end of April as we experienced the first part of postspawn migration. Surprisingly,
there were also a fair number of
fish still laden with roe. By the
second week in May the majority of fish will have already left
the upper bay and will be deep
Billy Pipkin, 10, caught this monster rockfish while fishing aboard the “Liquid Assets
II” with his dad, Capt. Billy
into Virginia waters. The late
spawning class will journey
southward through mid-June.
CROAKER, locally called
“Hardheads,” have been in the
lower bay and up the many
rivers for some time now. The
early migration this spring is a
good sign that these fish will be
plentiful throughout May. The
first catches are usually landed
with bloodworms, yet as the
spring matures squid, shrimp
and cut bait also work well.
Morning and evening are
both good times to catch the
abundant croaker.
FLOUNDER have already
made their way into the bay
waters. During April these flatfish were available from the Bay
Bridge Tunnel up to Crisfield,
Maryland, and on the western
shore as far north as Smith
Point. Squid and bull minnow
combos have been deadly as the
flounder are hungry and ready
for their move to the north.
TAUTOG fishing was strong
during April and is still a fair
target right now. These bottom
feeders are available on most
any lower bay and coastal structure. Anglers have been returning with keepers. A great bait
is fiddler crabs as well as hard
crabs.
PUPPY DRUM and SPECKLED TROUT will be in the
house during the month of May.
As the water temperature rises,
they will soon follow. Both
Rudee and Lynnhaven inlets
provided these fish during late
April. The best baits were the
Gulp Grubs and shrimp. Speckled trout are a little ahead of
the drum in migration. Anglers
from Lynnhaven fished the Hot
Ditch for specks all winter.
These shallow water fish will be
frequenting a marsh or grassy
flat near you.
GREY TROUT populations
have been off for a few years
running and look to continue the
drought for yet another season.
The lower bay will likely see
some influx of these weakfish
by the end of May.
BLUEFISH have picked up
in numbers over the past few
years. I feel that the sizes will
continue to increase as they
did last year. The availability of food will play a major
role. The menhaden population needs to improve in the
bay in order to support both
a flourishing striped bass and
bluefish fishery. Striped bass
adapt more readily and have a
more diverse appetite than their
counterparts.
Because the main attraction
during the spring is rockfish, I
have included a special section
on them.
Catchin’ Rockfish
Trolling is the preferred
method of fishing during the
spring trophy season. Most of
the fish that are caught during
the post-spawn migration are
shallow in the water table. I
seldom fish more than 20 feet
below the surface. In fact, the
best results will undoubtedly
come within 10 feet of the surface. A good volume of bait
fish usually frequent the upper
water table.
Fish the edges of the deep
water channels. This is where
most of the spring migration
occurs. The channels offer a
corridor for the fish to travel.
We call this the North-South
migration route. Both the baitfish and the predators can be
found in close proximity to the
channels.
Once the schools of menhaden or other baitfish are located,
a zig-zag route up and down the
channel edges will help you to
catch the rockfish. Sometimes I
like to travel up and down the
edges, or across the channel.
This allows me to stay on the
bait even if it moves channelward off the edge.
Lures that work well for me
and other charter captains are
parachutes rigged with a 9-inch
double-hooked sassy shad.
There are several color options
and combos available, yet for
me white and chartreuse are
the only colors necessary for a
successful outing. You may run
these lures as a single or tandem
rigged. You may even drag them
on an umbrella rig.
Keep your baits in the strike
zone, it is necessary to go
lighter on your in-line sinkers.
Another trick is to use the small
umbrella lures with a single
bucktail drop. The umbrella
provides enough resistance
through the water to keep your
baits up high.
Until next time, fair winds.
Big Bass Tournaments set
Big Bash Open Bass Tour- September. The entry fee per
naments will be on the third tournament is $35 per boat. For
Saturday during May, June and details, call 693-2107.
Croaker tourney due May 17
The Rotary Croaker Fishing
Contest will be held from 7
a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday,
May 17. June Parker Marina
near Tappahannock is the
headquarters. The person who
catches the biggest croaker in
the Rappahannock River wins
$1,500. Call 443-1234 for
information.
Moonlight fishing set for May 4
Moonlight fishing will be September 7 from 6 p.m. until
held at Beaverdam Park in midnight.
Gloucester on Fridays May 4,
Call 693-2107 for informaJune 1, July 6, August 3 and tion or to register.
Urbanna Farmers’ Market is May 10
The
Urbanna
Farmers’
Market will be from 9 a.m. to 1
p.m. on Saturday, May 10, the
same day as the Art on the Half
Shell festival, in the parking
lot of the Southside Sentinel
and on the lawn of the Marble
House.
It will be held on the second
Saturday of each month through
the fall. Call 758-2000 for information.
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402 North Main Street
804.436.0300
[email protected]
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.
Kayak tour set for
May 10 in Deltaville
The 10th season of Southern
Chesapeake Leukemia Cup onthe-water activities begins with
the Kayak Tour Junior Regatta
Challenge on Saturday May
10.
These two important events
herald Art on Fishing Bay to
follow on June 6, and the auction, regatta, and gala to be
held over the weekend of July
11-13 in Deltaville.
The fun starts with the
Kayak Tour to be held again
this year at the Deltaville Maritime Museum and Holly Point
Nature Park from 9 a.m. to
noon on May 10. The launch
site at bucolic Holly Park provides the perfect protected
venue on Jackson Creek for
this event while allowing convenient access to the big waters
of Chesapeake Bay, if conditions allow.
This tour has become
increasingly popular over the
past years, and the co-sponsor,
Bay Trails Outfitters, will provide kayaks for newcomers
and those without kayaks who
register early. Otherwise, bring
your own kayak and gear.
Prizes are given to the top
three fundraisers and the leading fundraiser will take home a
special award.
For an online registration
form, go to www.leukemiacup.
org/va; or call 725-0626.
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The Yates House Community Arts Center (YHCAC) has
opened its doors with a fresh
coat of paint and a new name.
The Yates House Gallery
is still here, but it is now the
YHCAC—a
not-for-profit
group able to access public
monies to keep the arts alive.
The center can offer programs, have exhibits, host cultural events, and teach classes
for both adults and children,
but in order to keep the not-forprofit status, the IRS says the
center cannot sell art.
“We hope to bring a variety
of artistic and cultural opportunities to our community,” said a
center spokesperson.
The first Farmers Market is
Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m.
to 1 p.m. and continues the
fourth Saturday of every month
through November 22. Please
contact YHCAC by phone at
776-8505 or e-mail via the
website at www.yhcac.org.
Rental fees may be paid by
the month or at a reduced rate
if paid in full for the season,
but one must register to save a
space.
Farmers Market customers
will be offered an eclectic array
pleasing to the eye the palate
and the spirit.
The “Groovin’ at the Gallery,” now known as “Groovin’
on the Green” concert series
will open June 7 with Robbin
Thompson.
Visit www.yhcac.org or call
776-8421 for more information.
Student art show is at Yates House
The Middlesex Students Art
Show will be Friday, April 25,
from 5:30 to 8 p.m., and Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m .
to 5 p.m. at Yates House Community Arts Center on Route
33 in Deltaville. All art will be
judged by renowned local artist
Judith Woodbury.
The Middlesex Rotary Club
will present ribbons to each
grade level for 1st, 2nd, 3rd
place and honorable mention.
There will an opening reception on Friday, April 25, with
refreshments. All are invited
to attend and show support for
the students.
Rivah Area Tide Tables for May 2008
Cherry Point
Piankatank River
Sewells Point
Hampton Roads
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River Light
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Rappahannock River
Smith Point Light
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Rivah Marinas
June Parker Marina is in Tappahannock at Buoy #32 on the Rappahannock River. The
marina will host a croaker fishing tournament on May 17 with $1,500 going to the
person who catches the largest croaker in the Rappahannock River.
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, 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
nearby, showers, restrooms,
pool and picnic area, transient
slips. Home of River’s Inn Restaurant and Crab Deck.
NSevern River
Severn River Marina On Willet’s Creek near marker #4,
3398 Stonewall Rd., Hayes.
642-6969. A new marina off
Mobjack Bay. Full service
repairs with 75-ton travel, wet
and dry storage, ship’s store,
transient facilities and other
amenities.
Lancaster
haul-out. 438-5113.
Marina at The Tides Inn 480
King Carter Dr., Irvington.
Gas/diesel, sewage pumpout,
mini ship’s store, showers,
laundry, dining, lodging, slips,
restrooms, access to golf,
tennis and swimming pools.
438-6400. tidesinn.com.
Rappahannock Yachts/Sanders
Yacht Yard At 70 Rappahannock
Rd. in Irvington. Ship’s store,
slips,
repairs,
restrooms.
438-5353. rappyachts.com
NGreenvale Creek
Greenvale Creek Marina On
Fairweather Ln. near the end
of Rt. 624. Sewage pumpout,
ship’s store, repairs, slips,
launching ramp. 462-0646.
greenvalecreekmarina.com.
NIndian Creek
Chesapeake Boat Basin 1686
Waverly Ave., Kilmarnock.
Gas/diesel, complete ship’s
store, inboard/outboard engine
repairs, Suzuki dealer, Triton
and Sea Pro dealer, brokerage
sales, slips, restrooms, launching ramp, ice. 435-3110. 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.
NCarter’s Creek
628, Cobbs Creek. 725-7407.
Carter’s Cove Marina 347 CartAt Piankatank River and Cobbs
er’s Cove Dr., Weems. Deep
Creek; depth at fuel dock, 5.5’;
water slips, electric service to
gas, diesel and oil; ramp, ice,
all slips, sewage pumpout,
toilets and showers, electric
laundry facilities, restrooms,
boat for charter. Nearby: gronew bath house, wireless interceries, bait, meals and lodgnet. 438-5273. carterscovemaing. Engine, hull, electrical and
rina.com
sail repairs; slip rental, wet, dry,
Irvington Marina at the end of
open and covered boat storCarter’s Creek Rd. in Irvington.
age; limited marine supplies,
Gas/diesel, some repairs,
one rental apartment.
masts and rigging, slips, restrooms, sewage pumpout, NHorn Harbor
Horn Harbor Marina On Rt.
710, Port Haywood. 725-3223.
Located north of New Point
Comfort. Gas, diesel, ice, sixfoot 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.
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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
and bottom painting. Small
ship’s store, ice, bait and fishing supplies. Dry storage only.
Sewage pumpout, showers
and restrooms. 725-9343.
Pulley’s Marine Rt. 633,
Grimstead, Gwynn’s Island.
725-3814. On Milford Haven
(near 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
Fishing Tournament, ramp
nearby, no sewage pumpout.
Narrows Marina Rt. 223,
Gwynn’s Island. Gas, diesel,
oil, ice, depth at fueling dock,
10’; 27-ton lift and repairs.
More Rivah Marinas
repairs and bottom paintMotel, pool, showers and toiing. 20-ton travel lift. Docklets. 725-2151.
age, boat ramp, dry storage,
NNorth River
sewage pumpout, showers
Mobjack Bay Marina Rt. 617,
and restrooms, ice, ship’s
North. On Blackwater Creek
store. 725-7245.
near marker #2. Gas, diesel
and oil, depth at fuel dock, 4’ NQueen’s Creek
at low tide. Primarily a sailboat Queen’s Creek Marina, 321
Walnut Acres Ln. off Rt. 198 in
marina. Repairs to hulls, elecHudgins. 730-5818 office. Sail
trical systems, minor engine
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and powerboat slips, some
ship’s store, clubhouse, pool,
covered, all with electric and
hull and engine repair, rigfresh water. Quiet harbor locaging service, forklift, travel lift,
tion just inside Queen’s Creek
boatel, yard storage, yacht serat mouth of Piankatank River.
vice. Chesapeake Yacht Sales,
Quick boat ride to bay fishing
dealer for Catalina sailboats
spots. Clubhouse, restrooms
and Albin and Carolina Classic
with showers, ice, covered
power boats. 50 ton travel lift.
picnic area, children’s play
Va. Clean Marina.
area, fish cleaning station, Norton’s Yacht Sales Inc.
ample parking. Land boat/
Deltaville. 776-9211. Boat
trailer storage also available.
slips, gas and diesel fuel,
[email protected].
sewage pumpouts, restrooms,
35-ton travel lift, new and used
Middlesex
boat sales, dealer for Hunter
sailboats
and
Jeanneau
NBroad Creek
yachts, ASA sailing school, full
Chesapeake Cove Marina Rt.
service.
1110, Deltaville. 776-6855.
Gas and diesel fuel, sewage Norview Marina 18691 General Puller Highway, Deltaville.
pumpout, ship’s store, hull
776-6463. Gas and diesel,
and engine repair, restrooms,
Finatic fishing charters, travel
boatel, hull and engine repair,
lift. and Prop service. Powermodern restrooms, boat ramp,
boat sales.
swimming pool, laundromat,
Coastal Marine Inc. Rt. 33,
convenience market, travel
Deltaville, 776-6585. Full serlift, forklift, Delta boat sales
vice boatyard for power and
and brokerage.
sail, 50-ton travel-lift, complete
engine and mechanical shop, Regatta Point Yacht Club Neptune Ln., Deltaville. 776-8400,
specializes in repair of Mercury
open and covered slips to
outboards, Crusader engines
70’, clubhouse, meeting/conrepair and service.
ference room, pool, wireless
Deltaville Yachting Center Rt.
internet access, concrete float33, Deltaville. 776-9898. Gas,
Deltaville Yachting Center
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ing 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,
travel lift, railway and boat
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, 776-9812.
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
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75 >> 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.
NRappahannock River
B.E.S.T. Boatyard, Rt. 639,
Crafton Quarter Rd. near
Christchurch School, boatel,
30-ton travel lift, boat rentals for day fishing, 758-4067.
bestboatyard.com.
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.
758-8503. 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.
758-5440.
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.
Northumberland
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. 453-5002.
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.
com e-mail: [email protected]
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.
529-6851.
Richmond
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.
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Everyday expressions evolved from the sea
by Tom Chillemi
The following are just a few on square wooden platters.
of the more popular expressions
that have made their way from
On old wooden vessels, to
the world’s seas into the English “pay the deck seams” meant to
language.
seal them with tar. The “devil”
seam was the most difficult to
“Above board” was a naval pay because it was curved and
expression and like today means intersected with the straight deck
fair and honest. Items above planking. Some sources define the
board were on the upper deck devil as the below-the-waterline
and available for anyone to see. seam between the keel and the
adjoining planking. “The devil to
“The cat is out of the bag,” pay” was not a welcome task.
meaning the secret is out, may
have originated from the days
“Starboard and port,”
when the Royal Navy’s punish- meaning right and left, respecment for serious crimes was tively, on a naval vessel, came
flogging. The whip with nine from the days when there was no
leather straps was called a “cat o’ rudder and the boat was guided
nine tails.” According to popular with a “steerboard” placed over
belief, the cat o’ nine tails was the right side of the stern. That
stored in a bag and not removed eventually became “starboard.”
until the offender was secured to (The word “board” comes from
a grate or whipping post. Only the Italian word “borda,” meanthen was the secret (cat) let out. ing side.)
With the steerboard on the right
“Touch and go,” a term that side, the opposite side was used for
means uncertainty, has a marine loading goods while at port. It was
origin referring to a ship that called the “loadboard” for a time,
is barely touching bottom for but confusion probably led to the
a moment and then floating use of “port” for the left side.
again.
“Start over with a clean slate”
If the ship continues into shal- has origins when a slate tablet
low water and is unable to get was kept near the helm. During
free, it is “hard and fast” to the each watch the keeper would note
bottom. Today’s usage means an speed, distance and headings.
unbending rule or opinion.
After the watch, if there were no
problems, the slate was wiped
“Taken aback” is a danger- clean and the new watch started
ous sailing situation where the over “with a clean slate.”
wind is on the wrong side of
the sail, due to the helmsman’s
When a ship’s crew was called
inattention, and the boat is being to attention, they would “toe the
pushed backwards.
line” by forming a line with their
toes touching a seam in the deck
“A square meal” today planking.
denotes a balanced meal with
two vegetables and dessert.
“Mayday” is the distress call
When weather permitted cook- for voice radio for vessels and
ing, sailors of old would some- people in serious trouble at sea.
times get a warm meal served The term was made official by an
“It’s cold enough to
freeze the balls off
a brass monkey.”
(It’s not what you think.)
international telecommunications
conference in 1948, and is an
Anglicizing of the French phrase
“m’aidez,” meaning “help me.”
“Posh,” meaning something
high class or luxurious, started as
an acronym meaning “port outbound, starboard homebound”
(p.o.s.h.). Cruise ships sailing
from England to India and the
Orient had the most luxurious
staterooms on the port (left) side
when the ship left dock. When
it returned they would be on the
starboard (right) side. One theory
is that this arrangement gave these
luxury rooms a cool breeze on
the return trip. Another theory is
that those sailing “p.o.s.h.” could
wave to those on shore as they left
and as they returned.
When in port, and the crew
restricted to the ship, wives and
ladies of easy virtue often were
allowed to live aboard with the
crew. Infrequently, children
were born aboard, and a convenient place for this was between
the guns on the gun deck. If the
child’s father were unknown, the
child was entered in the ship’s log
as “son of a gun.”
Just as today’s office workers
get the gossip or “scuttlebutt”
around the water cooler, sailors
of yore may have done the same
thing. A “butt” was a wooden
barrel that held drinking water.
“To fathom” now means
to understand something, but
it originally meant a unit of
measurement equal to the span
between two outstretched arms.
Eventually that came to mean
six feet.
“Scuttle” means to cut a hole in
something. So the scuttled butts
“As the crow flies” comes
were where they got the scuttle- from a navigational practice
butt.
of sailors who were unsure of
their location in coastal waters.
Early sailors wore overalls They would release a crow that
and broad-brimmed hats made would fly directly towards land
of tar-impregnated fabric called and give them some idea of
“tarpaulin” cloth. The hats, and where land was. Coincidentally,
the sailors who wore them, were the tallest lookout on a ship was
called tarpaulins. We use tarpau- called the “crows nest.”
lin, or “tarp,” to keep rain off of
something.
Been to a good yard sale or
“rummage sale” recently? The
Someone who has had too term originated aboard ship
much to drink is often said to be from the French “arrimage,”
“three sheets to the wind.” Sail- meaning ship’s cargo. Damors refer to the ropes that attach aged cargo was sold at a rumto the lower portion of sails as mage sale.
“sheets.” When the sheets of a
three-masted ship’s lower most
How’s your “slush fund”?
sails were loose, the sails would The term comes from a slushy
flap and the ship would sail an slurry of fat obtained by boilerratic course, much the same ing or scraping the empty salted
way an intoxicated person might meat storage barrels aboard
stagger.
ship. The stuff was then sold
ashore by the ship’s cook for the
“Knot,” meaning a boat’s benefit of himself or the crew.
speed, comes from the practice The money became known as a
of measuring a boat’s speed with slush fund.
a “log line” that had knots tied
in it at 47.33-foot intervals. The
About “brass monkeys”:
line had a cone shaped device There was most likely plenty of
tied to one end that would float, smut aboard ship, but one term
yet remain relatively stationary we hear today had a simple
when in water. As the ship moved origin. Between a ship’s guns
through the water, the number of were brass trays called monknots that paid out in 28 seconds keys, which held cannon balls
indicated the speed.
stacked in pyramid form. In
cold weather, the brass trays
“Run ashore” is a term used would contract faster than the
in Rivah country to mean “a full iron cannon balls and the balls
stomach.” A heavily loaded boat would go tumbling on the deck.
can “run ashore” more easily, In such cases it was said to be
just as you can “run ashore” after “cold enough to freeze the
eating a heavy meal.
balls off a brass monkey.”
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SHORES & SHORES
MARINE CONSTRUCTION
H
ere are directions to the
public boat ramps shown King and Queen
on the adjacent map.
Waterfence Landing At the
end of Rt. 611. Turn off Rt. 14
Essex
at Shanghai.
Prince Street Public Landing Off Rt. 360 in downtown King William
Tappahannock.
West Point Landing Turn
Dock Street Public Landing
off Rt. 33 near west end of
At the end of Dock St. in
Mattaponi River bridge.
Tappahannock.
Lancaster
Gloucester
Deep Point Landing At the
end of Rt. 606. Turn from Rt.
198 at Harcum.
Gloucester Point Landing
Near north end of York River
bridge, off Rt. 17.
Williams Landing At the end
of Rt. 1303, off Rt. 17.
Cappahosic Landing At the
614 near Sassafras.
Tanyard Landing At the end of
Rt. 617. From Rt. 17 at Woods
Crossroads, take Rt. 610
south, then Rt. 617 right.
Warehouse Landing At the
end of Rt. 621. From Rt. 17,
turn near Gloucester Courthouse.
Greenvale Creek Landing:
Northumberland
From Rt. 354 near Mollusk,
turn on Rt. 662, Thomas Lodge Landing At the end of
Landing Road.
Rt. 712. Turn from Rt. 360 in
Belle Isle State Park: From Rt.
Callao.
354 turn on Rt. 683. There is a Forest Landing At the end
$3 fee for using this ramp.
of Rt. 612. Turn from Rt. 360
north of Heathsville.
Mathews
Rowes Landing At the end
Milford Haven Landing On
near Heathsville.
Gwynn’s Island. Turn from Rt.
Cooper’s Landing At the end
198.
of Rt. 707. Turn south off Rt.
Town Point Landing: At the
360 at Horsehead.
end of Rt. 615. From Rt. 198
south of Mathews Courthouse, Shell Landing Off Rt. 657 (Fleeton Rd.) Turn from Rt. 360 in
turn right onto 615.
Reedville.
Middlesex
Cranes Creek Landing At the
Mill Stone Landing At the end
200 at Wicomico Church.
of Rt. 608, Water View. Turn off
Rt. 17 onto Rt. 640, then left on
Richmond
Simonson Landing At the end
onto Rt. 608, then to Rt. 606.
Totuskey Creek Landing Off
Rt. 3 south of Warsaw.
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Upper Mill Creek Landing
At the end of Rt. 626. Near
Hartfield, take Rt. 627, then
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Westmoreland State Park
Enter from Rt. 3.
Bonums Landing At the end
north of Callao.
Currioman Dock At the end
of Rt. 622. Turn from Rt. 3 in
Montross.
Branson Cove At the end of
Rt. 612. Turn from Rt. 202
towards Coles Point.
Coles Point Plantation Off of
Rt. 728, Coles Point.
Colonial Beach Landing At
the end of Rt. 633. Turn from
Rt. 205 between Oak Grove
and Colonial Beach.
Maryland
Gateway
Potomac
Visitor Center
Rivah Map
301
James Monroe Birthplace
Colonial Beach
Colonial Beach Museum
Boating Access & Sites of Interest
3
George Washington Birthplace
Stratford Hall
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COUNTY
Coles Point
Montross
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202
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King William
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683
Pamunkey
Indian Reservation
Middlesex County
Museum
Steamboat Era
Museum
354
200
Irvington
Historic
Christ Church
Saluda
Hughlett Point
Natural Area Preserve
607
Urbanna Visitor’s Center Mattaponi
Indian Reservation
626
Cruise to Tangier Island
605
Mary Ball Washington Museum
Urbanna
633
Museum
Merry Point Free Ferry
MIDDLESEX
COUNTY
30
Tangier Island
Reedville
Reedville Fisherman’s
200
Lancaster
201
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652
Natural Area
Preserve
LANCASTER
Lively COUNTY
354
Belle Isle
State Park
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Canoe House
Public Beach
Sunnybank Ferry
Bushmill Stream
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Smith Point Light
Heathsville
Burgess
Kilmarnock
Lancaster Visitors Center
3
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
3
64
17
GLOUCESTER
COUNTY
Gwynn’s Island Museum
Gwynn’s Island
3
14
Historic Gloucester
Courthouse Square &
Beaverdam Park
k
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MATHEWS
COUNTY
Tompkins Cottage
Chesapeake
Bay
Wolf Trap Lighthouse
Williams Wharf Rowing Center
14
Bethel Beach Natural Area Preserve
ver
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64
Stingray Point Light
Stingray Point
Rosewell Ruins
Mobjack
Bay
17
New Point Comfort Lighthouse
New Point Comfort Observation Walkway
Williamsburg
Gloucester
Point
This map shows approximate locations and is not intended to be used for navigation.
New Point Comfort Island
Key
VIMS Aquarium
Yorktown
© 2008 Rivah Visitor’s Guide
Boat
Ramps
Sites of
Interest
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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,
water and electric. 224-9560.
NPotomac River
Colonial Beach Yacht Center
1787 Castlewood Dr. 200 Slip
Marina with covered and floating berths, transients welcome,
fuel, ship’s store, boat yard
w/30 ton marine lift, sewage
pump-out, bathhouse, swimming beach, play ground, pub,
restaurant. 224-7230. cbycmarina.com
Coles Point Plantation Rt. 728
in Coles Point, Slip rentals,
boat ramp, fuel, store, boat
yard, sewage pumpout, campground, pool, restaurant, fishing pier, biking/hiking trails,
cabin rentals. 472-3955. colespoint.com.
Westmoreland State Park Rt.
3, West of Montross, A public
boat ramp is located at the
park. Gas, ice, bait and fishing
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supplies are available for sale.
Paddleboats and rowboats
can be rented Memorial Day–
Labor Day. Kayaking classes
and tours are also held periodically. 493-8821.
NYeocomico River
Kinsale Harbour Yacht Club and
Restaurant Rt. 203 in Kinsale.
Deep water slips, showers,
swimming pool, tennis court,
and restaurant. Transients welcome. 472-2514.
Port Kinsale Marina and
Resort Rt. 608 in Kinsale, 96
deep water slips in protected
harbor, transients welcome.
Ship’s store, fuel, electric, laundry, modern bath houses, slip
rentals, boat ramp, sewage
pumpout, pool, laundry, picnic
area, restaurant, campground,
lodging. Full-service marina
and boat yard. The Mooring
Restaurant. 472-2044. portkinsale.com.
White Point Marina 175 Marina
Drive in Kinsale. Slip rentals,
fuel, sewage pumpout, showers, haul-out/railway facilities,
full service repairs. 472-2977.
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Welcome to Gloucester County
ing, Main St. Gloucester, Va.
23601. Hours: 9 a.m.–4:30
p.m. Mon.–Fri. 693-2425.
The Gloucester
Visitor Center is
in the Roane
Building
■ Stag
(1896)
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on
the
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Historic
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■ Beav
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Business
Rt. 17. Open
Mon.–Sat., 10
a.m.–4 p.m. and
Sun., 1–4 p.m., and by
appointment for groups. Call
693-3215 or visitgloucesterva.info.
Miss...
Services
Daffodils, the signature flower of Gloucester County, and bunches of other flowers ABC Stores Main St. near the
courthouse in Gloucester,
spring up along Route 623 (Ware Neck Road) at Route 14 where visitors will find a
open 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Mon.–
rest area with picnic tables. Across the road is Brent and Becky’s Bulbs, a well-known
Sat., 693-3973. Hayes in
producer of unique bulbs.
History
E
xploration of what would
become
Gloucester
County began soon after
1607 when Jamestown, the
first permanent English settlement in the new world, was
started 25 miles to its south.
Gloucester County was
formed in 1651 from York
County. It contained Kingston Parish, which became
Mathews County in 1791.
Gloucester was home to
several well-known persons.
One of the better known
was Pocahontas, daughter
of Indian Chief Powhatan.
According to legend, she
petitioned her father to spare
the life of English explorer
Captain John Smith, who was
one of the first white men
to see the area in the early
1600s.
In 1676 Nathaniel Bacon,
irked at the governor’s slow
action, led a force of planters
against the Indians. Bacon’s
Rebellion defeated the Indians and then 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
collector 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
the York River Crossing
Shopping Center on Rt. 17.
during the 1700s.
642-9084.
When
Jamestown
was Churches
Call
693-3821
burned by Bacon in 1676, the
for referral according to
Virginia Executive Council
denomination.
considered moving the state Libraries Gloucester Library,
capital to Tyndall’s Point,
Main St. 693-2998. Hours:
but the motion was rejected.
Mon.-Thurs., 10 a.m. to 8
Jamestown remained the
p.m., Fri. and Sat., 10 a.m.
state capital until it was
to 5 p.m., Sun., 1 p.m. to 5
shifted to Williamsburg.
p.m. Gloucester Pt. Branch
In 1769, the new county
Library, Route 17, 642-9700.
seat, Botetourt Towne (old
Hours: Mon. and Wed., 10
town Gloucester), was laid
a.m. to 5 p.m., Tues. and
out. It was named for Baron
Thurs., 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.,
de Botetourt, then governor
Fri. and Sat., 10 a.m. to 2
of Virginia.
p.m.
Today, visitors can find a Trash and Recycling Hours:
classic example of an early
Mon.–Fri. 8 a.m.–7 p.m.
Virginia county seat at the
and Sat. 7 a.m.–7 p.m. The
Gloucester Courthouse Historic District on Main St. (Rt.
17 Business) in the business
Gloucester
district.
County
Government
Many county offices are
in the Gloucester County
Courts and Office Building on Main St. (Rt. 17 Business), Gloucester. Hours: 8
a.m.–4:30 p.m. 693-4042.
Chamber of Commerce
Gloucester Chamber of
Commerce, Coca-Cola Build-
landfill is on Rt. 17 north of
Adner and is open Mon.–
Fri., 8 a.m.–7 p.m., and Sat.
7 a.m.–7 p.m. Call 693-5480
or the landfill at 693-5109.
Veterinary Services Abingdon Animal Clinic, Rt. 17
and 1311, Hayes. 642-2181.
Animal Care of Gloucester,
7102
Hayes
Shopping
Court, Hayes, 642-5740.
Gloucester Veterinary Hospital Ltd., Rt. 17, 693-3030.
Recreation
hosic, has seasonal restrooms.
The following locations have
boat landings and fishing
areas. They include: Cedar
Bush/Olivers on Rt. 633 at
the York River, Cherry Point
on Rt. 641 at the Severn
River, Glass Point, on Rt. 656
at the Severn River, John’s
Point on Rt. 629 at the
Severn River, Millers on Rt.
612 at the Poropotank River,
Paynes on Rt. 630 at Wilson
Creek, Severn on Rt. 649 at
Mobjack Bay, Warehouse on
Rt. 621 at the Ware River,
and Gloucester Point Beach
on Rt. 1208 at the York River,
which has fishing, a boat
landing and restrooms.
B all Fields Ark Park on Rt.
17 two miles south of Ark
has athletic fields.
T he Gloucester Department
of Parks and Recreation
has 25 public parks or water
access areas. A brochure
is available by calling the
office at 693-2355.
Water Access Two of Gloucester’s public boat landings
have picnic areas. They are
Cappahosic, on Rt. 618 at
the York River, and Deep To change or update
Point on Rt. 606 at the Gloucester information, email
Piankatank River. Cappa- [email protected]
Gloucester plans farmer’s market
on two Saturdays each month
Susanna Wesley United
Methodist Church, in cooperation with the Gloucester
County Chamber of Commerce, is seeking vendors for
the “2008 Gloucester Market—Where it’s Fresh Grown
& Homemade.”
The Gloucester Market will
be held at Susanna Wesley
United Methodist Church
at 3900 George Washington
Memorial Highway in Ordi-
Chesapeake Bay
Gold Collection
nary from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on
the first and third Saturdays
each month May through
October. The last markets of
the season will be November
15 and December 6 focusing
on late harvest items, holiday
foods, decorating and gifts.
Registration for vendors is
now open. For more information, call 693-9534 or email
[email protected].
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summer day camps.
Below are listings of places that
Northern
Neck
Family
may be of interest.
YMCA, 39 Harris Dr.,
Boat Cruises
Kilmarnock. Provides weekly
summer sessions. 435-0223.
Rappahannock River Cruise
Family
on the “Captain” Thomas Northumberland
YMCA, 59 Monument Place,
departs from Tappahannock
Heathsville. Provides weekly
and travels to Ingleside Vinesummer camp in conjuncyards. 453-2628.
tion with the public schools.
Claud
Somers
at
the
580-8901.
Reedville Fishermen’s Museum sails every other Richmond County YMCA,
761 Main St., Warsaw. ProSaturday at 10 a.m. startvides weekly summer sesing late May. 453-6529.
sions. 333-4117.
Smith Island Cruise departing from Chesapeake Bay Summer Camps on the
River
Residential
coed
Camp Resort at the end of Rt.
summer camp, Christchurch.
650 in Reedville. 453-3430.
296-2306.
Tangier Island Cruise departs
from Buzzard’s Point Marina at Westmoreland Family YMCA
18849 Kings Hwy., Montross.
the end of Rt. 656 in Fairport,
Licensed summer day camp
near Reedville. 453-2628.
program. 493-8163.
Boat Rentals
Westmoreland County Camps
493-8163.
B.E.S.T. Boatyard, Rt. 639,
Crafton
Quarter
Road
near Christchurch School, Canoe/Kayak Rentals
758-4067.
Bay Trail Outfitters Rt. 609 in
Ingram Bay Marina, small skiffs,
Mathews. 888-725-7225 or
14–18 foot. Fishing licenses
725-0626.
included in rental. 580-7292. Belle Isle State Park Rt. 683,
Lancaster. 462-5030.
Bowling
Chesapeake Bay Camp-Resort
Evans
Bowling
Center,
34 Cralle Ct., Kilmarnock. Ingram Bay Marina End of
Rt. 609, Wicomico Church.
435-3950.
580-7292.
Village Lanes Rt. 14 at Business
Rt 17, Gloucester, 693-3720. Lazy Day Adventures Urbanna
rentals and eco-tours of local
Camps for Kids
waters, along with camping.
758-9302.
4–H Camps, contact local
Northern Neck Kayak, LLC.
Extension office.
Guided tours. 363-6831.
Belle Isle State Park Rt. 683,
Lancaster. 462-5030.
Group trips, paddleboats, &
Camp Irvington at Chesahydro bike rentals. Montross
peake Academy, Irvington.
493-9191 or 804-493-8821.
ages 4 to 14. 438-5575.
Camp Piankatank Hartfield,
Farmers Markets
776-9552.
Fun Factory Inc., Montross. Colonial Beach Market Day
School age summer camp
Fourth Sat. of the month
available. 493-9518.
from May-Nov. 9 a.m. - 3
Mathews County YMCA,
p.m.. 224-0021.
Rt. 198, (Buckley Hall Rd.) Gloucester Market first and
Mathews 725-1488.
third Sat. from May through
Middlesex Family YMCA
Oct., Susanna Wesley United
Methodist Church Rt. 17,
693-9534.
Heathsville Farmers Market
Third Sat. of the month
from Apr.-Nov., 8 a.m. to 12
p.m. Located behind Rice’s
Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern in
Heathsville.
Irvington Farmers Market
First Sat. of the month
from May-Nov. 8 a.m. to 12
p.m. Located in Irvington.
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 Farmer’s Market
every Sat. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
at Mathews historic courthouse green.
Fresh Local Produce
K&J Farms, Diggs, fresh-picked
asparagus. 725-5397.
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Fast Laps Karting Go-Karts.
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Paint ball. 642-8778.
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Rivah Diversions
Essex 5 Cinemas 1653
in July and Aug. 725-3948.
Tappahannock
Blvd. Westmoreland
Berry Putt Putt
445-1166.
Farm
Rt.
637,
off
Rt.
3, Bethpage
Norton’s Sailing School 97
Campground
Hillside Cinema, intersection
take Rt. 634, Oak Grove.
Marina Road Deltaville.
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eral public - opens Memorial
Public Beaches
ness. 693-2770.
Windsurfing lessons in TopDay weekend. Located on Rt.
York River Crossing Cinema, Bethel Beach Natural Area
ping, 758-2414.
602, just outside of Urbanna.
Rt. 17, Hayes. 642-5999.
Premier Sailing 438-9300,
Preserve, Mathews.
Trolley Rides
744 St. Andrews Ln., Weems.
Colonial Beach sunrise to
Pick Your Own Fruit
sunset.
“The Pearl” runs in and around
Movies
Urbanna from May 23 through
Eastfields Farms, blueberries Gloucester Point Beach, Rt.
17 at York River.
Labor Day. Fare is 25 cents.
Haven Beach Public Landing
758-2386.
Rt. 643 Diggs. 725-4229.
Naylors Beach, near Warsaw. Wine Tastings
Take Rt. 360 to Rt. 624 to Rt. Athena Vineyards & Winery,
634.
Inc. Burgess, 580-4944.
Tours - Tastings - Gift Shop
Belle Mount Vineyards Newland Rd., Warsaw. 333-4700
Ingleside Vineyards & Winery
Rt. 3, south of Oak Grove, on
Rt. 638. 224-8687.
Oak Crest Vineyard & Winery
Oak Crest Dr., King George
540-663-2813.
Vault Field Vineyards 2953
Kings Mill Rd., Kinsale.
472-4430.
White Fences Vineyard &
Winery Irvington. 438-5559.
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493-9890.
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Welcome to Northumberland County
History
orthumberland
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, the
National Register of Historic
Places designated Heathsville
as an Historic District, along
with the original courthouse
and tavern, now an operating restaurant, gift shop and
museum.
Northumberland was once
dependent upon tobacco 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 fulltime residents to one of many
weekenders, vacationers and
retirees.
Government
County Administrator Kenneth
D. Eades, Rt. 360, Heathsville.
Hours: Mon.–Fri., 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
580-7666 or co.northumberland.
va.us.
Chamber of Commerce
Northumberland
County
Chamber of Commerce Visitors
Center, Rt. 360, Callao; Thurs.–
Sat., 9 a.m.–1 p.m. 529-5031.
The Blessing of the Fleet includes music (above) and kicks off the local fishing season every
spring. This year’s event will take place May 10 at the Omega plant near Fleeton.
rivnet.net/chamber/.
Services
Don’t
Miss...
■ Reed
vil
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Museu en’s
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Tavern tt’s
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Hotel Rice’s
Northumberland
County
Little League Park on
Academic Ln. in Claraville.
529-6134.
YMCA
The
Northumberland Family
YMCA provides programming throughout
the year. 580-5455.
ABC Store Rt. 360 in Callao;
Hours: Mon.–Sat. 10 a.m.–7
p.m. 529-7125.
Churches Rev. Mike Ramming;
529-9930 will refer according to
denomination.
Library Northumberland Public
Library, Heathsville, 580-5051.
To change or update
weekdays;
Ferry Boat The Northumberland
Northumberland information,
8 a.m.–noon Sat. 580-5135 or contact [email protected].
connects Rt. 644 from Sun(800) 809-7779.
nybank to Ophelia; Normally
operates Mon.–Sat., 7 a.m.–7
Recreation
Northumberland
p.m.
County
Trash and Recycling on Rt. 360 Fishing
Piers
The Great
in Lottsburg behind the school
Wicomico Public Fishing Pier
board office; on Rt. 360 across
is on the southern shore of the
from Rt. 639 at Horsehead;
Great Wicomico River just off
and on Rt. 200, 1.8 miles north
State Rt. 200 near the bridge at
of Kilmarnock. The centers are
Glebe Point. Open from sunrise
open from 7 a.m.–7 p.m. daily.
to sunset.
Veterinary Services Heathsville Public Beach Vir-Mar Beach at
Animal Hospital, Rt. 360,
the end of Rt. 643 in Hack’s
Heathsville. Doctor’s hours:
Neck.
9–11 a.m. and 1–3 p.m. week- Ball Fields Callao Ruritan Club
days; Mon., Tues. and Thurs.
on Rt. 712, men’s and women’s
nights, 7–8 p.m., Sat. 9–11 a.m.
softball leagues, hours vary.
Hospital hours: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
529-7860.
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