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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.
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6 times a year jointly by the Rappahannock Record, P.O. Box 400,
Kilmarnock, Va. 22482, (804) 435-1701, and the Southside Sentinel, P.O.
Box 549, Urbanna, Va. 23175, (804) 758-2328. Email: [email protected]
News Tom Hardin and Robert D. Mason Jr., editors; Larry S.
Chowning, Tom Chillemi, Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi, Audrey Thomasson
and Shannon Rice
Advertising Sara Amiss and Maeghaen Eley, managers;
K.C. Troise, Marilyn Bryant, Wendy Payne and Troy Robertson
Production Julie H. Burwood, art director; Wayne Smith, manager;
Joseph Gaskins, Susan Simmons, K.C. Troise and Hillary Greene
Publications Coordinator Susan Simmons
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e Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
e Concerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
e Marinas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
e Counties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
e Museums . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
e Dining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
e Nabhan’s Coming Here . .38
e Diversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
e Parks & Recreation . . . . . 35
e Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
e Ramps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
e Fishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
e Rivah Fare . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
e Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
e Reader Recipes . . . . . . . . 52
e It Happened Here . . . . . 14
e Twenty Years . . . . . . . . . . . .9
e Lodging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
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Friday, 4–10 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Open 7 days a week beginning Monday, June 17, 2013
10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
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Rivah Events
o avoid disappointment, call
the numbers where indicated to verify dates and times of
events. All area codes are (804)
unless otherwise listed.
Meet current exhibiting ar tists. 436-9309.
30th Annual Reedville Fishing Derby, Buzzard’s Point
Marina, Reedville. $30,000
in prizes. Details at smithpointsearescue.com.
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Friday, April 26
Saturday, May 4
Shrimp and Barbecue Dinner, Working Waterman’s
Weekend, 5-9 p.m., Deltaville
Maritime Museum, 287 Jackson Creek Road, Deltaville.
Music by Charles Ar thur and
the Bellevue Rhythm-Aires.
776-7200.
Garden Tour of King and
Queen County, 10 a.m.-5
p.m., features four homes,
$30. 785-6900.
Flower Show Exhibit, Studio Galler y, 19 Nor th Main
Street, Kilmarnock. Area garden club members will use
ar twork by Rappahannock Ar t
League members members
as the model for their floral
arrangements. 436-9309.
April 26-28
Godspeed, Williams Whar f
Landing, East River, Mathews
County. Replica of historic
pre-colonial vessel will be
open for tours 2-5 p.m. on
Friday, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on
Saturday and Sunday. 7259685.
Saturday, April 27
Firehouse Chicken Dinner,
4-7 p.m. Har tfield Firehouse
pavilion, carr y-out or eat-in,
fried chicken dinner, advance
tickets only, $10. 694-9045.
North Carolina-style Pork
Barbecue, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Fair fields
UMC
activities
building, Burgess. Chopped,
sliced, platters, sandwiches,
takeout by the pound. For
takeout, call 453-2631 the
morning of the barbecue.
Wild About Wetlands Canoe Trip, 2 p.m. Belle Isle
State Park, Lancaster. $5.
Equipment and guide provided. Reser vations suggested.
462-5030.
Flower Show Exhibit, Studio Galler y, 19 Nor th Main
Street, Kilmarnock. Area garden club members will use
ar twork by Rappahannock
Ar t League members as the
model for their floral arrangements. 436-9309.
Wine And Cheese By The
The Warsaw Farmers’ Market is held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. second Saturdays on Courthouse Circle in
Warsaw. On May 11, there will be a jam & jelly contest at 11 a.m. To stake a claim in the May contest,
participants should present their non-returnable jam or jelly to the market by 11 a.m. Judges will announce
winners at noon. Forms are required to be completed by contestants before they can enter and are available
at warsawfarmersmarket.com or can be completed during the day of the event.
River, 5 p.m. Morattico Water front Museum, 6584 Moratico Road, Morattico. $25.
462-0442.
Casino Night on the Rivah,
6-10 p.m. Boys and Girls
Club of the Nor thern Neck,
517 Nor th Main Street,
Kilmarnock. Games, $10,000
in casino chips, food, beverages, prize tickets and a
por trait by a professional
photographer. $50. Purchase
tickets at the club administration of fice, 435-9696
Working Waterman’s Weekend, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Deltaville
Maritime Museum, 287 Jackson Creek Road, Deltaville.
Events feature Billz Bistro for
breakfast and lunch, farmers’
market, boat rides on Mill
Creek, ar t and craft vendors,
historic boat displays, car
show, model train exhibits,
nature trails, Civil War exhibit, and concer ts from 5-8 p.m.
776-7200.
Beaverdam Park Spring
Festival, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.,
a fund-raising event for the
park’s Nature Center. Children’s games, nature walks,
face painting, bingo, canoe
and kayak rentals, and two
bands, Planet Full of Blues
and Key’d Up. $10. 6932107.
Healthy Kids Day, 10 a.m.noon, Middlesex Spor ts Complex, Route 33, Locust Hill. A
community celebration with
healthy snacks, crafts, games
and more. Free. 776-8846.
Spaghetti Supper, 5-7 p.m.,
Central Middlesex Volunteer
Fire Depar tment, Urbanna,
$8 adults and $4 for children,
eat in or take out.
Garden Tour of Mathews
County, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., features four structures, $30.
725-9685.
Tappahannock Lions Club
Golf Tournament, Hobbs Hole
Golf Course, Tappahannock.
443-4500.
Friday, May 3
Middlesex Relay For Life, 7
p.m., Middlesex Spor ts Complex, Route 33, Locust Hill.
The Throwin’ Wake Band will
per form. 824-1424.
Herbs in the Landscape,
11:30 a.m., Christchurch
Parish Hall, Middlesex County. Herb exper t Don Haynie
of Williamsburg will speak,
$25. Sponsored by Middlesex
Woman’s Club. 758-3243.
Middlesex YMCA Golf Classic, 1 p.m. Piankatank River
Golf Club, Har tfield. All proceeds benefit the Strong
Communities Campaign. 7768846 or 776-6516.
Moonlight Fishing, 4 p.m.midnight, Beaverdam Park,
Roaring Springs Road (Route
616), Gloucester, $10. 6932107.
Fredericksburg Methodist
Men Golf Tournament, 8
a.m., Hobbs Hole Golf Course,
Tappahannock. 443-4500.
First Friday Reception,
5-7 p.m., Studio Galler y,
Kilmarnock.
Hosted
by
Rappahannock Ar t League.
Middle Bay Boat Show, 10
a.m.-6 p.m., Nor view Marina,
Deltaville. A variety of boats
will be on display along with
over 30 exhibitors of boat
products. Children’s activities. Free. 776-6463.
Deltaville Dealer Days, 10
a.m.-4 p.m., several lines of
boats will be featured at Annapolis Yacht Sails South,
Chesapeake Yacht Sails, Norton Yachts, and S&J Yachts,
all in Deltaville. Free. 7769211.
Annual Grace Church Yard
Sale, 8 a.m.-noon. YMCA
Camp Kekoka, Boys Camp
Road, Kilmarnock. Parking
gates open 7:30 a.m. Home
accents, furniture, appliances, electronics, computers,
children’s and adult clothing,
linens, books, ar t, plants,
garden tools, pet supplies,
exterior furnishings, antiques.
Breakfast, lunch, refreshments and baker y items. Auction 10 a.m. with boats, cars,
trucks, tractors, trailers, recreational equipment.
30th Annual Reedville Fishing Derby, Buzzard’s Point
Marina, Reedville. $30,000
in prizes. Details at smithpointsearescue.com.
Invasive Plant Removal
Day, 9-11:45 a.m. Belle Isle
State Park, Lancaster. Join
the Nor thern Neck chapters
of the Native Plant Society
and the Master Naturalists on
this state-wide invasive plant
removal project. 462-5030.
“Rumors,” 8 p.m. Westmoreland Players production at
The Players Theater, Callao.
Adults, $20, students $12.
By reser vation, 529-9345 or
westmorelandplayers.org.
Kentucky Derby Party, 3-7
p.m. Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s
Tavern, 73 Monument Place,
Heathsville. Food, open bar,
mint juleps, bluegrass and
large screens to view the
race. $35 by April 29 at 5803377, $40 at the gate.
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Masquerade in May, 6 p.m.
Dog and Oyster Vineyard,
Ir vington. 36th annual auction to benefit Chesapeake
Academy. Silent and live auctions, raf fle, food, Jazz. By
reser vation, 438-5575.
Shotgun Clinic For Beginners, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.,
Middlesex Spor tsmen’s Club,
1860 Twiggs Ferr y Lane,
Har tfield, $40. Pre-register at
334-2981.
Annual
Mathews
High
School Regatta, 8 a.m.-4
p.m., Williams Whar f Landing, Route 614, Mathews. $5
parking fee. Food available.
Yoga Seminar, 9:30-11 a.m.,
Middlesex YMCA, Har tfield.
Free to members; $7 for participants. 776-8846.
Rain Barrel Workshop, 10
a.m., Mathews Cour t House,
sponsored by Mathews Master Gardeners, $35. 7257196.
Stock Car Racing, 6-10
p.m., Virginia Motor Speedway, Route 17, Jamaica,
Middlesex County. Five divi-
Blessing of the Fleet, 3
p.m. Old Morris-Fisher factor y
tall stack, Omega Protein Inc.
Of f Fleeton Road, Reedville.
Deltaville Dealer Days, 10
a.m.-4 p.m., several lines of
boats will be featured at Annapolis Yacht Sails South,
Chesapeake Yacht Sails, Norton Yachts, and S&J Yachts,
all in Deltaville. Free. 7769211.
Middle Bay Boat Show, 11
a.m.-5 p.m., Nor view Marina,
Deltaville. A variety of boats
Godspeed, a replica of the boat that brought settlers to Jamestown will be on display along with
in 1607, will be open for tours at Williams Wharf Landing on the East over 30 exhibitors of boat
River in Mathews County on April 26-28. Above, Godspeed is docked at products. Children’s activiWilliams Wharf during an earlier visit. Call 725-9685 for details.
ties. Free. 776-6463.
World Famous Breakfast,
8-11 a.m., American Legion
420 Christ Church Road, Post 83, Route 198, Hudgins,
sions of racing. 758-1867.
Dixieland
Hunt
Club Weems. Scottish heritage cel- Mathews County. $8. 725Golf Tournament, 8 a.m., ebration with blessing of the 9133.
Hobbs Hole Golf Course, tar tans, color guard and the Benefit Trail Ride, 9 a.m.-2
Kilmarnock and District Pipe p.m., Beaverdam Park, 9537
Band.
Far y Mill Road, Gloucester.
Sunday, May 5
“Rumors,” 3 p.m. Westmore- Fundraiser for the Upright AlKirkin’ Of The Tartan, 12:30 land Players production at paca Farm. $25. 445-5944.
p.m. Historic Christ Church, The Players Theater, Callao.
Monday, May 6
Fried Chicken Dinner, 5
-6:30 p.m. American Legion
Post 117, 39 American Legion Way, Reedville.
Winter/Spring Lecture, 7
p.m. Festival Halle, Reedville.
Sponsored by Reedville Fishermen’s Museum, Dr. Lynton
Land will discuss
climate
change and the Chesapeake
Bay. 453-6529.
CBVRS Golf Tournament,
Colonial Beach Volunteer
Rescue Squad, 255 Dennison
Street, Colonial Beach. 2247750.
Tuesday, May 7
Marjorie’s Flea Market,
5:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Marjorie’s Flea market, 15683 Histor yland Highway, Warsaw.
Wednesday, May 8
Book Signing, 1-3 p.m.,
Middlesex County Museum,
Saluda. British author Robbie James Slaughter will sign
his new book, “For God, For
Countr y . . . For Love.” Refreshments. All U.S. proceeds
from book sales go to the
Wounded Warrior Project.
Decorative Wheat Weaving
Class, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Rice’s
Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, 73
Monument Place, Heathsville.
Heritage Ar ts series. $25
members/$30 others, plus
materials fee. Register at
580-3377.
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By the Bay Parade of
Homes, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Lancaster By the Bay Chamber of Commerce, the event
showcases builders, craftsmen, home decor designers
and other vendors in the home
building arena. Headquar ters:
Good Luck Cellars, 1025
Goodluck Road, Kilmarnock.
Homes open for tours. Preparade tickets prior to May
8, $20, at lancaster va.com.
Tickets after May 8, $25 at
parade headquar ters.
Second Friday Art Walk,
6-9 p.m. Colonial Beach. 2247181.
Food Bank Open, noon. Indian Creek Yacht and Countr y
Club. Entr y forms at all local
golf courses, or call sponsor,
White Stone Baptist Church,
435-1413.
Events
Father John Boddie Memorial Golf Classic, 12:30
p.m., Piankatank River Golf
Club, Har tfield, $80 per player. 776-0949.
Traputo Quilted T-Shirt
Class, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Rice’s
Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern. 73
Heritage Ar ts series. $25
members/$30 others, plus
materials fee. Register at
580-3377.
Saturday, May 11
Brew Jam, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Adults, $20, students $12.
6596 Main Street, Gloucester By reser vation, 529-9345 or
Cour t House. Music, beer and westmorelandplayers.org.
food. Featuring 20 dif ferent
Virginia microbrews and four Sunday, May 12
local bands. Sponsored by “Rumors,” 3 p.m. WestmoreGloucester Main Street Asso- land Players production at
ciation, $20. 695-0700.
Mathews YMCA Barbecue Adults, $20, students $12.
Bash, 6-10 p.m., enter tain- By reser vation, 529-9345 or
ment and beverages. $50. westmorelandplayers.org.
Save the Stack Dedication
725-1488.
By the Bay Parade of Ceremony, 4 p.m. Omega
Homes, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Protein proper ty, Reedville.
Lancaster By the Bay Cham- Speaker: Rep. Rob Wittman.
ber of Commerce, the event Bring a lawn chair. Refreshshowcases builders, crafts- ments follow. 453-6529.
men, home decor designers Cruise-In, 4 p.m. Hosted by
and other vendors in the home Memor y Lane Car Club at the
building arena. Headquar ters: Boys and Girls Club of the
Good Luck Cellars, 1025 Nor thern Neck, Main Street,
Goodluck Road, Kilmarnock. Kilmarnock. All types of vehiHomes open for tours. Pre- cles are welcome. 435-6171.
parade tickets prior to May Mom and Me Canoe, 1-4
Beaverdam
Park,
8, $20, at lancaster va.com. p.m.,
Tickets after May 8, $25 at Gloucester, free. 693-2107.
parade headquar ters.
Tuesday, May 14
Marjorie’s Flea Market,
5:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., 15683
Histor yland Highway, Warsaw.
Affordable & Trendy
Fashions & Accessories
Thursday, May 16
The Pink Ribbons of Hope
Charity Golf Tournament, 9
a.m., Piankatank River Golf
Club, Har tfield. Proceeds to
benefit Massey Cancer Center. 776-6516.
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Friday, May 17
Just Gardens Tour, 10 a.m.4 p.m. Five water front residential gardens in Lancaster
County. Benefits The Haven
Shelter and Ser vices. $15
advance, $20 tour day. Purchase advance tickets at The
Dandelion in Ir vington, The
Pedestal in Kilmarnock, The
Box Boutique in White Stone,
Wildest Dreams in Burgess
and Shoppe for Haven’s Sake
in Warsaw. On tour days, tickets will be available at each
of the gardens.
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Encampment from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, May 25, on the Historic Court Circle, Main Street.
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Gloucester Park Partners
Golf Tournament, Piankatank
River Golf Club, Har tfield.
776-6516.
May 16-18
“My Sister Eileen,” a dinnertheater by the Cour t House
Players, 7 p.m., Distinction,
White
Marsh,
Gloucester
County, $30. 725-0474.
May 17-18
2013 Spring Symposium:
The Civil War in Tidewater
Virginia. Sponsored by Foundation for Historic Christ
Church, 420 Christ Church
Road, Weems. Speakers,
tours, dinner, luncheon. Reser vations
required.
Fees
var y per activity. 438-6855,
tgeeson@christchurch1735.
org, or christchurch1735.org.
The Memory Lane Car Club holds monthly Cruise-Ins at 4 p.m. on second
Sundays at the Boys and Girls Club of the Northern Neck on North Main
Street in Kilmarnock. All types of vehicles are welcome. Monthly club
meetings begin at 3 p.m. Above, Isabelle Bunch of Irvington displays
her 1966 Austin Healey. Her husband Ed’s 1955 black and white
Studebaker is in the background. “The old car hobby is truly a family
affair,” said Jack Ashburn. For more Memory Lane Car Club events, call
435-6171.
Mar y Ball Road, Lively. Spon- Ages 10 and younger free
sored by Upper Lancaster Vol- with paying adult.
Urbanna Creek Regatta, unteer Fire Depar tment and Farm to Fork Spring Din9 a.m.-5 p.m., Town Marina, Dragon Motorspor ts. $15. ner, 5-8 p.m. Nor thern
Urbanna Creek. Races feature
Cocktail Class wooden powerboats. Free. 832-4578.
Marine Science Day, 10
a.m.-3 p.m., Virginia Institute
of Marine Science, Gloucester
Point. Open house, display
booths, crafts, hands-on activities, children’s Parade of
Marine Life, music by Bob
Zentz, free. 684-7000.
Big Bash Fishing Tournament,
Beaverdam
Park,
Gloucester, 693-2107.
Bayside Youth Ballet Spring
Hidden Inside Deltaville Yachting Center Ships’ Store
20th Anniversary Gala, 7
Mon. – Sat. 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
p.m., Gloucester High School
auditorium. 694-5900.
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Flower Show, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Heathsville United Methodist
Church, Heathsville. Chesapeake Bay Garden Club. Interpretations of fiber ar t works
submitted by members of local fiber ar t guilds.
Ladies Only Wine Class, 1-5
p.m. Ingleside Winer y, 5872
Leedsown Road, Oak Grove.
Learn wine etiquette, how
to taste wine, how to detect
flaws and sample pairings.
Reser vations required. 2248687.
Truck Pull, gates open 3
p.m., competition begins 6
p.m. The Lively Pavilion, 5170
Saturday, May 18
Boaters’ Boutique
Fun
Spring &
Summer
Clothes!
Neck Farm Museum, 12705
Northumberland
Highway,
Horsehead. Dinner highlights
local farm-raised ingredients
cooked by a local chef on site
and served in the field beside
the museum. By reservation
only, $50 450-8182, or 7615952.
“Rumors,” 3 p.m. Westmoreland Players production at The
Players Theater, Callao. Adults,
$20, students $12. By reservation, 529-9345 or westmorelandplayers.org.
Senior’s Prom, 7-11 p.m. Festival Halle, Reedville. Relive the
senior prom with an evening of
dancing. Sponsored by Reedville
Fishermen’s Museum. Tickets
required. 453-6529 or rfmuseum.org.
Stock Car Racing, 6-10 p.m.,
Virginia Motor Speedway, Route
17, Jamaica, Middlesex County.
The Ultimate Super Late Models
Mid-Atlantic Spring Championship plus regular race divisions.
758-1867.
Samaritan Group Golf Tournament, Piankatank River Golf
Club, Hartfield. 776-6516.
Tappahannock/Essex
Volunteer
Fire
Department
Golf Tournament, 1 p.m.,
Hobbs Hole Golf Course,
Sunday, May 19
“My Sister Eileen,” a play
by the Court House Players, 3
p.m., Distinction, White Marsh,
Glocuester County, $20. 7250474.
“Rumors,” 3 p.m. Westmoreland Players production at The
Players Theater, Callao. Adults,
$20, students $12. By reservation, 529-9345 or westmorelandplayers.org.
May 17-19
Tour de Chesapeake, biking and family adventure in
Mathews County. Includes Saturday night Seafood Feast and
Party at the Wharf, Art deTour
on Saturday and Sunday, and
Paddle da Bay on Friday.
May 18-19
Urbanna Small Boat Meet,
Piankatank River at Freeport,
Gloucester. Informal messabout with rowing and sailing
races. Limited primitive camping available. Saturday night
pot-luck supper. 758-2721.
Tuesday, May 21
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Life is too short not to browse. Open 7 Days.
Events
Marjorie’s Flea Market, 5:30 period. Free. 693-0014.
a.m.-5:30 p.m., 15683 History- Blacksmith: Ore to Ax,
land Highway, Warsaw.
9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Stratford
Hall, 483 Great House Road,
Wednesday, May 22
Stratford. Demonstrations, iron
Crazy Quilt Stitching Class, making, forging, farriering. $10
9 a.m.-2 p.m. Rice’s Hotel/ 493-1972, or 493-8038, ext
Hughlett’s Tavern. 73 Monu- 7787.
ment
Place,
Heathsville. Spring on the Plantation, 10
Heritage Arts series. $25 mem- a.m.-4 p.m. George Washington
bers/$30 others, plus materi- Birthplace National Monument,
als fee. Register at 580-3377. 1732 Popes Creek Road, Colonial Beach. 224-1732.
Saturday, May 25
CBVRS Crab Feast, Colonial
Revolutionary War Encamp- Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad,
ment, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Historic 312 Colonial Avenue, Colonial
Court Circle, Gloucester Court Beach. 224-7750.
House. The 7th Virginia Regi- Strawberry Festival, 9 a.m.ment of the Continental Line will 3 p.m. St. Stephen’s Episcore-enact life during the American pal Church, Heathsville. Fresh
Revolution. Black powder dem- strawberries, strawberry shortonstrations, drilling of volunteer cake, food, beverages, vegsoldiers, an 18th century phar- etables, plants, herbs, baked
macist, children’s games of the goods, arts, crafts, music and
church tours.
Big Croaker Tournament,
June Parker Marina, Route 17,
Essex County. Sponsored by
Tappahannock Rotary Club.
Big Bash Bass Tournament,
Beaverdam Park, Gloucester.
694-0921.
Sunday, May 26
Spring on the Plantation, 10
a.m.-4 p.m. George Washington
Birthplace National Monument,
1732 Popes Creek Road, Colonial Beach. 224-1732.
Memorial Day Remembrance,
2 p.m., American Legion Post
83, Route 198, Mathews.
Monday, May 27
Memorial Day Observance,
10 a.m., Tappahannock War
Memorial.
Memorial Day Ceremony, 9
a.m. Bethel United Methodist
Church will host its 23rd annual
Memorial Day Ceremony, White
Chapel Road, west of Lively.
Speaker: Audrey Thomasson.
Tuesday, May 28
Essex
UÊÊ/>««>>VÊ>ÀiÀÃ½Ê>ÀiÌ 9 a.m.–1 p.m. in the
center of historic downtown Tappahannock, the third Saturday of the month. 445-2067
Gloucester
UÊÊ>Ê-ÌÀiiÌÊ>ÀiÌÊ*>ViÊ>ÀiÀÃ½Ê>ÀiÌ 4:30–7:30
p.m. in Gloucester, every Wednesday. 695-0700
Lancaster
UÊÊÀÛ}ÌÊ >ÀiÀÃ½Ê >ÀiÌ 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at Irvington
Commons, the first Saturday of the month. 438-9088
UÊÊ>ÀVÊ>ÀiÀÃ½Ê>ÀiÌÊ9 a.m.–1 p.m. on North
Main Street, the fourth Saturday of the month. 435-2182
Marjorie’s Flea Market, 5:30
a.m.-5:30 p.m., 15683 Historyland Highway, Warsaw.
Friday, May 31
Christchurch School Alumni
Golf Tournament, noon, King
Carter Golf Course, Irvington.
758-2306.
Stumptown
Hunt
Club
Golf Tournament, 1 p.m.,
Hobbs Hole Golf Course,
Mathews
UÊÊ>ÌiÜÃÊ>ÀiÀÃ½Ê>ÀiÌ 9 a.m.–1 p.m. on the Court
Green, every Saturday. 725-3318
Middlesex
UÊÊiÌ>ÛiÊ>ÀiÀÃ½Ê>ÀiÌ 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at Deltaville
Maritime Museum and Holly Point Nature Park, the fourth
Saturday of the month. 776-7200
UÊÊ1ÀL>>Ê>ÀiÀÃ½Ê>ÀiÌ 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at Taber Park,
the second Saturday of the month. 758-2613
Northumberland
UÊÊi>ÌÃÛiÊ >ÀiÀÃ½Ê >ÀiÌ 9 a.m.–1p.m. at Rice’s
Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, the third Saturday of the month.
580-3377
Richmond
UÊÊ7>ÀÃ>ÜÊ>ÀiÀÃ½Ê>ÀiÌ 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at the intersection of Rt. 360 and Main Street, the second Saturday of
the month. 445-4459
Westmoreland
UÊÊÌÀÃÃÊ>ÀiÌÊ>ÞÃ 8 a.m.–1 p.m. at the old Courthouse, the first Saturday of the month. 703-598-2112
Have an event to be listed
in next month’s Rivah? For
Middle Peninsula events,
email [email protected].
For Northern Neck events
Youngsters of all ages will get a chance to enjoy many hands-on
activities from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, at Working
Waterman’s Weekend at the Deltaville Maritime Museum.
Jazz quartet to play for auction/dinner
IRVINGTON—Chesapeake
Academy’s Masquerade in May
Auction May 4 will feature the
Jason Jenkins Quartet, silent auction, dinner and live auction, beginning at 6 p.m. Tickets are $100. To
purchase tickets, call Chesapeake
Academy at 438-5575.
Raffle tickets are $10 per
chance to win $5,000, $1,000 or
$500. Raffle tickets may be purchased at Chesapeake Academy or
in Kilmarnock at Specials, Burke’s
Jewelers, Main Street Pharmacy
and Chesapeake Boat Basin.
Museum to host
preview reception
MORATTICO—The Morattico
Waterfront Museum will host "Wine
and Cheese by the River" at 5 p.m.
April 27 at 6584 Morattico Road.
The event promises good food and
drink and an early viewing of new
exhibits prior to the museum's May
4 opening for the season.
Tickets are $25. For tickets, contact Pat Clawson at 462-0442, or
Rivah Concerts
p.m., Middlesex Sports Complex, Route 33, Locust Hill,
as part of the Middlesex Relay For Life festivities. Free.
o avoid disappointment, call
the numbers where indicated to verify dates and times
of events. All area codes are
(804) unless otherwise listed.
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Saturday, May 4
Jason Jenkins Jazz Quartet, 6 p.m. Chesapeake Academy’s Masquerade in May
Auction, Irvington. $100. Purchase tickets at 438-5575.
Hidden Treasures From Our
Attic, 7:30 p.m. The Northern
Neck Orchestra Spring Concert,
Lancaster Middle School Theater,
School Street, Kilmarnock. $20,
reserve tickets at 438-5225. Aggressive folk rock duo Mercy
Thursday, April 25
Horsehead Pickers, 10 a.m.12:30 p.m. Mid-County Rescue
Squad Building, Heathsville.
Friday, April 26
The Holmes Brothers, 7 p.m.,
St. Clare Walker Middle School
auditorium, Route 33, Locust Hill.
The Honeywind Bluegrass Boys
also will play. $20. Proceeds benefit Middlesex County Museum
and Middlesex NAACP. 824-8085.
Clayton Neal, 5 p.m., Sandpiper Reef Restaurant, Hallieford,
Mathews
County.
Charles Arthur & the Bellevue
Rhythm-Aires, 5-9 p.m., Deltaville
Maritime Museum. 776-7200.
Rappahannock Crossing, 7-10
p.m. Willaby’s Restaurant, 327
Old Ferry Road, White Stone.
Fine Swiss Cheese, 9 p.m.
Damon’s,
7104
George
Washington
Memorial
Highway, Gloucester, 693-7281.
Saturday, April 27
Eileen Edmonds, Jake Moore
and Jay Gillespie, 5-6 p.m.,
Deltaville Maritime Museum,
287 Jackson Creek Road,
Deltaville. Picnics and lawn
chairs welcome. 776-7200.
Julius Ray Pittman & The Revival, 6-8 p.m., Deltaville Maritime Museum, 287 Jackson Creek
Road, Deltaville, $10. Picnics and
lawn chairs welcome. 776-7200.
William Earl Sadler, Paul Rilee
Thursday, May 9
The Holmes Brothers will return to their native Middlesex County for a
7 p.m. benefit concert on Friday, April 26, at St. Clare Walker Middle
School in Locust Hill. The Honeywind Bluegrass Boys also will perform.
and Dave Shuber, 5 p.m., Sandpiper Reef Restaurant, Hallieford,
Mathews County. 725-3331.
Planet Full of Blues, 10
a.m.-8 p.m., Beaverdam Park
Spring Festival, $10. 693-2107.
Key’d Up, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.,
Beaverdam
Park
Spring
Festival,
$10.
693-2107.
Country & Rock ‘n’ Roll Oldies
Show, 8 p.m. Donk’s Theater,
8259 Buckley Hall Road, Hudgins.
$12 adults/$5 kids. 725-7760.
African Dance and Drum
Troupe, 9:30 a.m. Chesapeake Academy, Irvington. Free,
by
reservation.
438-5575,
c h e s a p e a k e a c a d e m y. o r g .
Creek of Weems, featuring Cheryl
Nystrom and John Ball, will be
among three bands performing
at the Menokin Music Festival
from 2-7 p.m. May 11 at Historic
Menokin, 4037 Menokin Road,
Warsaw. Tickets are $15 at the
gate. Other bands are Cold Steel
Country and The Tender.
Wednesday, May 1
Damon’s,
7104
George
Washington
Memorial
Highway, Gloucester, 693-7281.
Thursday, May 2
Northumberland Spring Band
Concert, 7 p.m. Northumberland
High School Auditorium, Claraville. All Northumberland school
bands. Preceded by NHS band
Booster Spaghetti Dinner with
entertainment by the NHS Jazz
Sunday, April 28
Band. Concert is free. Dinner
Terry Barber, 3 p.m., Mathews tickets by advance purchase, $10
High School, 9889 Buckley Hall adults, $7 students. 529-6777.
Road. Part of the Concerts By
The Bay Series. $25. 725-9776. Friday, May 3
Throwin’ Wake Band, 7
Friday, May 10
Menokin Music Festival, 2-7
William Earl and Friends, 5 p.m., p.m. Menokin, 4037 Menokin
Sandpiper Reef Restaurant, Hallie- Road, Warsaw. Bands include Merford, Mathews County. 725-3331. cy Creek, Cold Steel Country and
The Tender. Advance tickets $10
Saturday, May 11
at Union First Market Bank, the
Bill and Pam Gurley, with Gray Menokin Visitor’s Center and meGranger, 6 p.m. Music by the Riv- nokinmusic.org. $15 at the gate.
er, Belle Isle State Park, Lancaster, Talent
Search,
8
p.m.
$3 parking fee. 462-5030. Donk’s Theater, 8259 BuckBrew Jam, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Main ley Hall Road, Hudgins. $12
Street, Gloucester Court House. adults/$5
kids.
725-7760.
Featuring music of four bands: Eileen Edmonds String Trio, Karl Wer- Wednesday, May 15
ne & Friends, Sarah Williams, and Fine Swiss Cheese, 9 p.m.
7104
George
Toby and Larry, $20. 695-0700. Damon’s,
Memorial
HighLandon Tucker, 5 p.m., Sand- Washington
piper Reef Restaurant, Hallieford, way, Gloucester, 693-7281.
Saturday, May 18
Jumbo Lump Daddy and the
Backfin Boys, 7-9 p.m., Taber
Park, Urbanna. First of the Music Under the Stars concert
series. Bring lawn chairs. Free.
Eileen Edmonds, 5 p.m.,
Sandpiper Reef Restaurant,
Hallieford, Mathews County.
Thursday, May 23
Friday, May 24
Julius Ray Pittman & The Revival will be in concert from 6-8 p.m. on
Saturday, April 27, at the Deltaville Maritime Museum.
Gayle McGehee (above) and the Nocturnes will perform from 6-8 p.m.,
on Saturday, May 25, at the Deltaville Maritime Museum, 287 Jackson
Creek Road. Picnics and lawn chairs are welcome.
Sweet Justice, 8:30 p.m.
Sunset Grill, 16197 General
Puller Highway, Deltaville. $5.
Dave McKenney, 5 p.m., Sandpiper Reef Restaurant, Hallieford,
Barbecue
hot off the
grill April 27
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BURGESS—The
Methodist
Men of Fairfields United Methodist Church in Burgess will hold a
North Carolina-style pork barbecue from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April
27, in the activities building.
Patrons will have their choice of
chopped or sliced barbecue, said
Bob Matthews. It will be served
by the platter, sandwich or takeout
Terry Barber will be in concert one-pound containers. Patrons can
at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 28, at eat in or carry out.
Mathews High School as part of
To expedite takeout orders, call
the Concerts by the Bay series.
453-2631 the morning of the barbecue. Proceeds will support the
men’s out-reach missions.
Saturday, May 25
ears
Vintage Car
Show set
for June 1
in Mathews
Gayle McGehee and the Nocturnes, 6-8 p.m., Deltaville Maritime Museum, 287 Jackson Creek
Road, Deltaville, $10. Picnics and
lawn chairs welcome. 776-7200.
Country Current/U.S. Navy
Combo, 6 p.m. Music by the River,
Belle Isle State Park, Lancaster,
$3 parking fee. 462-5030.
Farren
Winter,
8
p.m.
MATHEWS—The
Chasing
Donk’s Theater, 8259 Buckley Hall Road, Hudgins. $12 Pavement Vintage Car Show and
adults/$5
kids.
725-7760. Celebrity Benefit Concert will be
held from 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m. in
Wednesday, May 29
downtown Mathews.
Classic, Exotic, Super Cars, Hot
Damon’s, 7104 George Wash- Rods, Restomods, American and
ington
Memorial
Highway, European cars and trucks all will
have their separate divisions.
All vintage and classic cars
from all decades are invited to participate.
All proceeds will benefit the
Mathews County Sheriff ’s Department, all volunteer fire and rescue
squads in Mathews, and special
KILMARNOCK—The Boys projects sponsored by the county.
and Girls Club of the Northern
The Vintage Girls will be there
Neck at 517 North Main Street along with celebrity guests. The
in Kilmarnock will host “Casino presentation of trophies will be at
Night on the Rivah” from 6 to 4:30 p.m. followed by a concert
10 p.m. April 27. Tickets are $50 at 5:30 p.m. featuring national
per person and include food, bev- recording artist Blessid Union of
erages, prize tickets, $10,000 in Souls.
casino chips and a portrait by a
For more details and space
professional photographer. Pur- availability or to register, contact
chase tickets at the club adminis- Mac at 570-350-1422 or email
tration office, 435-9696.
[email protected].
Rivah casino
open April 27
LUTCF
Agent
Office: (804) 580-4422
Fax: (804) 580-2144
Cell: (804) 366-0060
7666 Northumberland Hwy. Heathsville, VA 22473
[email protected]
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his year marks the 20th anniversary of The Rivah Visitor’s
Guide. Our publication evolved from a once-a-year
supplement in the Southside Sentinel and Rappahannock
Record newspapers called “Summer Lifestyles.” It focused on
boating, camping, fishing and other summertime activities in the
Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck.
In 1993, there were only three issues of the Rivah Visitor’s Guide
published—June, July and August. We now publish six issues a year
and have expanded our directories and event calendars to include all
of the places to go and things to do that make our area of the state
such a special place to visit and live.
Do you have a story, photo or anything else you remember from
a past Rivah Visitor’s Guide? If so, send your favorite memory to
[email protected]. We would love to know about it!
We are grateful to all of our faithful readers and advertisers who
have supported us for the past 20 years and we look forward to the
next exciting 20 years of The Rivah Visitor’s Guide.
Working Waterman’s Weekend to open maritime park season
DELTAVILLE— The Deltaville
Maritime Museum and Holly Point
Nature Park will officially open
what promises to be a stellar 2013
season with Working Waterman’s
Weekend (WWW) on Friday and
Saturday, April 26-27. Visitors
will experience not only two days
of food and fun attractions but also
a preview of the massive rebuilding effort ongoing at the museum
since the devastating fire of last
July.
The kickoff is on Friday evening from 5-9 p.m. with the annual
Shrimp and Barbecue Dinner and
Dance. Featured on Saturday will
be the Deltaville Farmers’ Market,
Memory Lane Car Show, Nautical Flea Market, classic restored
workboats, free creek cruises,
model trains, first look at the minimuseum exhibits, the first “double-header” Groovin’ in the Park
concerts and Billz Bistro all kick
off a full season of events for the
maritime park.
Local favorites “Charles Arthur
and the Bellevue Rhythm-Aires”
will be on the bandstand and
steamed shrimp, Carolina barbecue, baby-back ribs and Bill and
Randy’s Rockin’ Chowder will be
on the buffet at Friday evening’s
dinner. Tickets are limited, so get
yours early at the museum office
Deltaville
Dealer Days
are May 4-5
D E LTAV I L L E —D e l t av i l l e
Dealer Days will be held from
10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday and
Sunday, May 4-5, and will feature several lines of boats.
Participating in the event will
be Annapolis Yacht Sails South,
Chesapeake Yacht Sails, Norton
Yachts, and S&J Yachts, all in
Deltaville, “The Boating Capital
of the Chesapeake.”
Admission is free and those
attending are invited to register
for drawings of cash prizes.
Boat brands to be represented
include Beneteau Power, Beneteau Sail, Carolina Classic, Catalina Yachts, Jeanneau Yachts,
Marlow Hunter, Marlow Mainship and Southerly.
For more information, call
776-9211, 776-7575, 776-9898.
or 436-7131.
or Nauti-Nell’s in Deltaville.
Saturday morning starts early
with Billz Bistro opening at 8
a.m. with hot coffee, breakfast
bowls and egg sandwiches. The
Bistro will serve breakfast with
fresh eggs from
the local Lover’s
Retreat Dairy as
long as they last,
and segway into
its luncheon menu
of hot dogs, burgers, barbecue and
special offerings.
Billz Bistro serves
until 1 p.m.
The
first
Deltaville Farmers’ Market kicks
off at 9 a.m. Local
produce and crafts
of all kinds will
line the entry drive
of the park’s new museum area.
Other attractions will surround the
new events pavilion, waterfront,
and pierwalk for easy strolling.
There are plenty of picnic tables
and benches for relaxing while
you shop.
Just across from the Boat Shop,
the Rappahannock Railroaders
will display their working model
train sets for young and old alike.
Looking for fishing or sailing
craft? Inflatables? Take a walk
through the new West Section
Nature Trails for a look at the
donated watercraft in our “Field
of Dreams.” You
could find the
perfect boat for
your
favorite
water sport.
In the main
parking lot there
will be a car
show with the
folks from the
Memory Lane
Car Club and
other car buffs
showing
off
their “babies.”
All who enjoy
classic cars at
their finest can
stroll among these restored and
carefully kept autos, enjoy their
lines, and talk cars with their
owners.
On the waterfront, the Explorer
Society starts their busy season
with a bang aboard Explorer, the
museum’s replica of Capt. John
Smith’s shallop. Members, in
authentic Colonial seaman’s dress,
Friday and
Saturday, April
26–27, at
The Deltaville
Maritime
Museum and
Holly Point
Nature Park
using terms and commands from
the 1600s, will take visitors back
400 years for rowing trips around
Mill Creek.
Chesapeake Marine Railway
will offer free creek cruises aboard
the restored Only Son as will our
own Cap’n Pete Cordozo aboard
the musuem’s open deadrise
Cooper Hill donated by Keith
Ruse of Deltaville Boat Yard. The
creek cruises and Explorer rides
will be from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. It will
be captain’s choice to extend the
cruises past 1 p.m.
In the mini-musuem, the “Civil
War in Middlesex” exhibit is
rebuilding with a special section
on Middlesex’s own John Taylor
Woods, the nautical hero of the
“Ambush at Wilton Creek.”
An original historical drama reenacting the “Ambush at Wilton
Creek” will be performed on the
museum’s waterfront stage in
mid-August. The play was written
over the winter by museum curator Raynell Smith, playwright of
the well-received “Stingray Point
Story.”
On Saturday evening, Groovin’
in the Park 2013 makes history
as Groovin’ presents its first ever
double-header concert starting
“After we bought the new home, even
after we unpacked all the boxes . . . we
weren’t home until we found our new
Church . . .”
Tickets On Sale Now!
We invite you to join us!
Irvington Baptist Church
“The Sunday Place for Everyday Christians”
at 5 p.m. with country rockers
Eileen Edmonds and Jay Gillespie,
and continuing at 6 p.m. with
Lancaster native Ray Pittman and
The Revival bringing their horndriven rockin’ soul music to the
stage. Tickets are $10 at the door.
Time is running out on the
Groovin’ “6-for-5” anytime ticket
package. Get 6 tickets for $50.
You save $10. The last opportunity
to buy these packages will be at
the door of the April 27 concert.
Tickets are available now at NautiNell’s or the museum office.
Deltaville Maritime Museum
and Holly Point Nature Park is
a non-profit organization at 287
Jackson Creek Road and on Mill
Creek. Turn right off Route 33
across from the Shell Station to
get there.
Holly Point Nature Park, the
Pierwalk and all other outside
exhibits, gardens and facilities are
open dawn to dusk throughout the
year, except during pre-announced
private events.
To find out more, visit www.
deltavillemuseum.com,
email
[email protected] or call
776-7200. The museum mailing
address is P.O. Box 466, Deltaville,
VA 23043.
May 10 & 11, 2013
2nd Annual By the Bay
Parade of Homes
$20 pp - Online at
lancasterva.com/events
or Phone 804-435-6092
$25 after 5/8/13
Lancaster By the Bay Chamber of Commerce-129 S. Main St., Kilmarnock, VA
Farm & Home Supply, LLC
Handicapped access to every level available by ramps and elevator
Over forty young persons in our Youth Group
Sunday School Assembly-9:45 a.m. • Bible Classes-10:00 a.m.
Worship Service-11:00 a.m. • Nursery Provided
Wednesday Prayer Service-7:00 p.m.
Wednesday night Bible study for Preteens and Teens
Pastor: John Howard Farmer 438-6787
[email protected] -- www.rrecord.com/irvchurch.htm
53 King Carter Drive (at Route 200)
Hardware & Marine Hardware, Pet Food
& Supplies, Large Greenhouse, Echo
Power Equipment, Garden Tillers,
Valspar Paints & Sundries,
Bird Food, Feeders
and much more!
469 N. Main St., PO Box 249 SOUTHERN
SOUTHERN
STATES
STATES Kilmarnock, Virginia 22482
Hours: 7:30 - 5:30 M-F, 7:30 - 5:00 Sat.
Registration begins for July 6 Deltaville 5K & Kids Fun Run
DELTAVILLE—The
“Very
Groovy Deltaville 5K & Kids Fun
Run” will be held Saturday, July 6.
The course will take runners and
walkers through Deltaville with a
view of the Chesapeake Bay.
It is open to runners and walkers of all ages. The Kids Fun Run
(a ½-mile course) is for those 12
and under.
All proceeds from this year’s
race will go toward the beautification of the Deltaville community.
Registration is currently open
at www.DVLRace.com. The 5K
entrance fee is $25 and the Kids
Fun Run is $10 until June 30.
Walk-up registration on the day
of the race increases by $5. All
participants this year will receive
a complimentary t-shirt, race bib
and giveaways from event sponsors.
“We encourage everyone to
come out and be a part of this event
whether it is being a participant, a
sponsor or a volunteer,” said event
official Carolyn Miller. “Help us
continue to make this an annual
Deltaville tradition.
For all the details, visit www.
DVLRace.com.
Ceremony to mark a new beginning for The Stack
REEDVILLE—The Reedville
Fishermen’s Museum and the Save
the Stack Committee recently
announced the Dedication of the
Stack Ceremony will be held from
4-5:30 p.m. May 12. Rep. Rob
Wittman will participate.
More than $300,000 was raised
by the community over the past
three years to preserve the local
landmark, noted stack committee
chairman Blaine Altaffer.
“Being able to raise this level
of money during the toughest
economic times since the Great
Depression is a testament to the
stack and what it means to the
Northern Neck as a reflection
point of the areas deep-rooted fishing and maritime heritage,” said
Altaffer.
The money came from a variety
of sources including individual
donors from around the country,
from fishing families, companies
and from major fund raising events,
he said. People also gave with their
hands and hearts, making this feat
so especially impressive.
The community is invited to
join in the celebration of this huge
accomplishment. Attendees will
be able to walk around the base of
the stack and see up close the six
foot by 10 foot bronze plaque that
will be mounted on the base of the
stack.
A brief history of the stack will
be presented, including a diorama
designed by Kathy Humphreys
modeled after the original Morris
Fisher factory stack built in 1902.
“It is so exciting to know that The
Stack has been saved and is ready
for the next 100 years of greeting
boaters and watermen going in
and out of Cockrell Creek!” said
Reedville native and committee
member Charles Williams.
Refreshments will follow the
ceremony.
Attendees are urged to bring
a chair. Direct questions to the
Reedville Fishermen’s Museum at
453-6529.
To reach the The Stack, follow
Route 360 East to Reedville and
the signs to Omega Protein. The
stack is located on the property of
Omega protein.
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SALUDA—British
author
Robbie James Slaughter comes
back to where it all began. His
book, “For God, For Country .
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launched in the United Kingdom
and is receiving excellent reviews,
but it will have its U.S. launch in
West Point and Saluda.
Written as a biographical novel,
the book grips the reader from the
very start and follows the life of
Dalton Roy Slaughter, who was
born at Church View, Middlesex
County in 1919. A farm boy and
member of Wares Church, Slaughter grew up believing that one day
he would marry a local girl, settle
down, and work his own farm.
But fate had its own ideas, and
WWII threw his plans into chaos.
Drafted into the 116th Regiment,
(29th Infantry Division), Slaughter found himself storming Omaha
Beach on D-Day.
The book’s portrayal of the
battle for Normandy is seen
through Slaughter’s eyes. Equally
moving, is the portrayal of the
social influences of the day and
Slaughter’s romance with a young
English girl.
Slaughter’s son Robbie is the
author of the book and spent nine
years researching and writing
the story. It is a labor of love as
described by some, one which has
seen him retrace his father’s footsteps and interview many, many
people along the way.
Book signings will take place in
West Point at the West Point Business Center on the corner of Main
Street and 7th Street on Saturday,
May 4, from 2-6 p.m. and at the
Middlesex County Museum, 777
General Puller Highway, Saluda, on
Wednesday, May 8, from 1-3 p.m.
Refreshments will be served. All
U.S. proceeds from book sales go
to the Wounded Warrior Project.
Just Gardens tour tickets now available
LANCASTER—Just Gardens
tickets are now available. The tour,
May 16 and 17, will showcase five
gardens in the Merry Point, Yankee
Point and Millenbeck areas of
upper Lancaster County.
The gardens are all on the
Corrotoman River, considered by
many to be one of the most beautiful rivers in the area, said publicity
coordinator CJ Carter.
The river is known for its high
banks, protected coves and deep
water, said Carter. The five gardens open for tour are along the
eastern and western branches of
the river.
Cottage-style, contemporary,
water features, innovative erosion solutions, pergolas, a greenhouse; Just Gardens offers ideas
and inspiration for new and experienced gardeners alike, she said.
The tour is a fundraiser for The
Haven Shelter and Services.
Master Gardeners will help
identify plant material and answer
questions, said Carter. Many of the
owners will be available to answer
questions as well.
Tour hours are 10 a.m. to 4
p.m. both days. Tickets are $15 in
advance or $20 on tour days.
Advance tickets may be
purchased at The Dandelion
in Irvington, The Pedestal in
Kilmarnock, The Box Boutique
in White Stone, Wildest Dreams
in Burgess or Shoppe for Haven’s
Sake in Warsaw.
Tickets also may be purchased
by sending a SASE and check
payable to The Haven to Just Gardens, P.O. Box 429, Irvington, VA
22480.
‘The Holmes Brothers’ concert set for April 26
LOCUST HILL— A “Musical
Evening with The Holmes Brothers” will be held at 7 p.m. on
Friday, April 26, at 7 p.m. at St.
Clare Walker Middle School in
Locust Hill. Proceeds will benefit
the Middlesex County Museum
and the Middlesex NAACP.
The New York Times describes
The Holmes Brothers style as:
“Timeless, deeply soulful and
“Nancy” by Ed Headley
uplifting gospel-drenched blues,
street corner doo-wop, ballads,
R&B, country and funk.”
The Chicago Sun-Times raves,
“A breathtaking and heartfelt
journey through gospel-drenched
soul, blues, funk and country.”
LANCASTER—The Mary Ball will contain a mix of originals and
From winning multiple Blues
Washington Museum & Library at framed prints and visitors will be Music Awards to sharing stages
8346 Mary Ball Road in Lancaster able to purchase these as well as and recordings with Bob Dylan,
will feature “Northern Neck unframed prints and notecards in Van Morrison, Bruce Springsteen,
Views: Acrylic Paintings by Ed various sizes.”
Patti Smith, Willie Nelson, Lou
Headley” through May 17.
Visitors can enjoy free admis- Reed, Peter Gabriel, Merle HagHeadley, a resident of Lottsburg, sion to the exhibit and meet the gard, Keith Richards, Al Green,
mainly depicts water scenes, boats artist on April 13 during the Ben Harper, Lucinda Williams,
including traditional fishboats and Lancaster Court Day Festival from Steve Earle, Levon Helm, Rosaworkboats, and country landscapes 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
nne Cash, Odetta, and The Jungle
in his artwork. He paints in acrylics and uses a technique that produces a look similar to watercolors
or pastels.
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and more
“Ed’s paintings reflect real views
of the Northern Neck that capture
the heritage of the area from agriculture to fishing,” said executive
director Karen Hart. “The exhibit
‘Northern Neck Views’
to hang through May 17
Brothers, The Holmes Brothers
have seemingly done it all.
Brothers
Sherman
and
Wendell Holmes were raised
locally in Middlesex County at
Christchurch. They met drummer
Popsy Dixon, a fellow Virginian,
at a New York gig and formed
The Holmes Brothers band in
1979.
Opening the concert will be
the Honeywind Bluegrass Boys.
The concert will be held in
the St. Clare Walker Middle
School auditorium, 6814 General Puller Highway, Locust Hill.
Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the Middlesex County
Museum (Saluda), Nimcock Gallery (Urbanna), Cryer Center
(Locust Hill), and Nauti Nell’s
(Deltaville). If still available,
they also can be purchased at
the door the night of the concert.
Call 824-8085 or 758-3663 for
more information.
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available.
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CHRISTCHURCH— The Middlesex County Woman’s Club
(MCWC) will sponsor a fundraiser
luncheon at Christ Church Parish
Hall in Christchurch on Friday,
May 3, at 11:30 a.m.
“We are excited to welcome
Don Haynie of Williamsburg
as our guest speaker,” said club
spokesperson Carolyn Bailey.
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and herb gardening, his timely
presentation will awaken the gardener in all of us in time to utilize
his knowledge in our spring gardens.”
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now a well-known garden consultant, floral arranger and lecturer
on herb related topics. His topic
for the luncheon will be “Herbs
in the Landscape” and a questionand-answer period will follow his
presentation.
There is a limited quantity of
tickets available for $25 each for
both the lecture and the luncheon.
“This is a wonderful opportunity
for those interested to enjoy a
delightful luncheon followed by a
speaker who will advise on how to
incorporate herbs throughout your
garden,” said Bailey.
For tickets, contact Anne
Massey at 758-3243.
Healthy Kids Day set for April 27 at Y
LOCUST HILL—The Middlesex Family YMCA will hold its
annual Healthy Kids Day from 10
a.m.-noon Saturday, April 27, at
the Middlesex Sports Complex in
Locust Hill. There will be crafts
and activities for everyone.
The Middlesex County Sheriff’s
Office will be on hand to make
Identity Kits for the kids. McGruff,
the crime-stopping dog, will greet
everyone.
The Middlesex Volunteer Fire
Department of Urbanna will have
a truck at the event for all future
firefighters to enjoy, and the Central
Middlesex Volunteer Rescue Squad
of Urbanna will feature its new
state-of-the-art ambulance.
Plenty of arts and crafts will be
featured, including tile art, sponsored by Harrow’s Home Center,
and wood painting, sponsored by
Urbanna Builders’ Supply. Many
more activities will be available for
everyone to enjoy and all are welcome to participate.
The goal at Healthy Kids Day is
to show the community how the Y
can help everyone enjoy a healthy
lifestyle through activity and happiness. If you or your business would
like to participate in Healthy Kids
Day, call the YMCA at 776-8846.
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by Larry S. Chowning
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he date August 23, 1871 was one of several important dates
in the history of steamboats in and around Urbanna as local
farmer William H. Purkins sold three acres of waterfront land to
Baltimore & Susquehanna Steam Co. out of Baltimore, Maryland. (Middlesex Deed Book 24, pp. 316-317.)
The 3-acre property located on the Rappahannock River just
outside of Urbanna became known for nearly 50 years as West
Urbanna (steamboat) Wharf. The new steamboat dock built far
out into the Rappahannock River, would become the main competitor of three steamboat wharfs in Urbanna Creek.
Rappahannock River steamboat wharfs reached for nearly a
half-mile out into the river, and included North End Wharf near
Deltaville, Mill Creek Wharf near Wake, West Urbanna Wharf
near Urbanna and Water View Wharf at Water View.
When these company-owned wharfs were built, they gave an
economic advantage to the Baltimore steamboat companies over
the smaller private-owned creek wharfs. Certainly, the big companies wanted as much commerce as possible at their own wharfs
and directed business in that manner.
The West Urbanna Wharf deed called for three acres on the
waterfront with a right-of-way from a narrow road that is today
Lord Mott Road, “to be wide enough to permit ordinary carts,
wagons and carriages. Twenty-feet wide at grade to eliminate any
danger of collision.”
The right-of-way extended out to the main county road (Old
Virginia Street), as it does today. The deed stated that the main
road was between “Urbanna and Gatewoods Mill.” Gatewoods
Mill was later named Hillard’s Mill located on the old colonial
mill pond near Remlik.
In 1871, there were three steamboat docks in Urbanna all vying
for the steamboat business - Burton’s Wharf owned by Columbus
Burton, Gressitt’s Wharf owned by Jno. D. Gressitt, and Donaldson’s Wharf owned by The Donaldson, Shultz Co. out of Baltimore. Burton was provoked to action more than any of the others
by having to compete with West Urbanna Wharf. Burton’s Wharf
was the primary wharf of call on the creek.
Once West Urbanna Wharf was established, Captain Lang
Nelson of Baltimore built a large hotel on a portion of the three
acres overlooking the steamboat dock. He and Burton were outright enemies. On January 31, 1916, Burton, along with the support of the Urbanna Trade Association, sent a letter to the Virginia
General Assembly to force Nelson and the steamboat company to
take Urbanna out of the wharf’s name. They were eventually successful and Burton’s Wharf became Urbanna Wharf- No. 12 and
West Urbanna Wharf was changed to Remlik Wharf.
When he heard of this, Lang Nelson was furious. He screamed
to his stable boy to hitch up a wagon. Captain Lang weighed
nearly 300 pounds. He raced to Urbanna, straight down Watling
Street to Burtons Wharf. When he got to the wharf, he realized
he needed to use a sanitary closet. There was one built over the
creek on Burton’s dock. Captain Lang ran inside and was doing
his business when the pilings from his weight gave way and he
landed in the creek with his pants down.
Lum Burton came running when he heard the commotion
but when he saw who it was started laughing. “Damn you Lum
Burton, I’ll see you in court,” Captain Lang screamed as he went
back to his wagon and went towards home.
The last steamboat, Anne Arundel, came into Urbanna Creek in
September of 1937 and stopped at Urbanna Wharf-No. 12. As the
vessel left town, businesses closed and people throughout town
lined the creek bank to watch the end of a glorious era. Urbanna’s
steamboat era lasted from 1821 to 1937 - 116 years.
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measure about 8 feet in length and weigh between 75 and
95 pounds. There are two engine classes, 6 or 8 horsepower, with a top speed of about 18 and 26 miles per hour,
respectively.
Weight is added to boats with lighter drivers so the boats weigh the
same and to keep them competitive. The boats travel around markers in
2-lap heat races that last about 2 minutes each. The top finishers transfer
to the final championship round, which will be run in 4 classes.
Also competing in a race will be Smith Island Crab Skiffs, which
have larger engines and are longer.
Cocktail Class racing is inexpensive low-speed club racing where
driver skill and boat set-up are more important than horsepower. Drivers
kneel in the boat and lean toward the bow to keep the boat planing efficiently. A race video can be viewed at www.vimeo.com/30987190.
Race Venue
Lawrence Fuccella of Urbanna, a regatta organizer, is expecting
between 30-50 boats for the races that will be staged at the Urbanna
Town Marina at Upton’s Point. Racers from Ohio, Pennsylvania, New
Jersey, South Carolina and Georgia are expected. “We are going to bring
Cocktail Class race boats are homebuilt, either from a kit or from scratch.
Drivers look for any advantage.
Driver skill is the key
to winning
by Tom Chillemi
Friendly racers will help each other, only until the green flag drops.
together a group of like-minded people with a love of the water and
small communities,” he said.
The Urbanna Creek Cocktail Class fleet formed this winter and there
are 7 boats being built. About 5 other boats are being built elsewhere
in Middlesex County, and at least one more is being prepared on the
Northern Neck.
The Cocktail Class boats are adapted from a 1939 design by Charles
MacGregor, originally published in “The Rudder Magazine” as an
example of what could be done with a novel new material called “plywood.”
The Cocktail Class Wooden Boat Racing Association (CCWBRA)
has roots on the Corrotoman River in Lancaster County and was formed
in 2010 to encourage and organize family boatbuilding and racing in the
Cocktail Class runabout. The Cocktail Class races now have 90 members in 27 states and there are fleets in Canada. Visit www.CCWBRA.
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wooden boats are small, the
racing is intense. Because
the boats are so evenly matched,
driver skill is essential in gaining a
competitive edge.
The race begins with a flying
start. Racers assemble several yards
from the starting line and anticipate
the signals. A series of tones are
given at 30 seconds, 20 seconds and
10 seconds. The goal is to have your
boat at full speed and as close to the
start line as possible when the green
flag drops. Cross the line too early,
and the racer receives a penalty.
The boats are very light, so the
way the driver leans can help or
hinder speed. Drivers lean out over
the bow to help the boat plane
faster.
The boats run a triangular course,
and turning in a graceful arch is
the art of racing. If the driver leans
too far to one side, the propeller
can rise out of the water, slowing
the boat. The engine will rev up
slightly, indicating the propeller is
not pushing and the competition
will gain an advantage. Try and turn
too sharply, and the prop will lose
forward thrust.
Position in the turns is important. If a racer tries to pass on the
outside, his boat will get caught in
the wake of boats in front and be
pushed further out, as the competition moves ahead.
Drivers pilot their crafts at relatively modest speeds of around 20
mph, looking for any advantage as
they negotiate turns.
Racing these little boats is “terrifically fun and exhilarating,” said
Chris Riddick, who placed second
in his first race last August. “It’s a
blast, especially when you’re neckand-neck with the competition.”
Riddick is withholding his race
strategy for the first Urbanna Cup
Regatta on Saturday, May 18, when
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This new generation of race boats will line the beach the way boats used to do for the
Urbanna Labor Day Regatta powerboat races, which were last held in 1966. The Labor Day
races were stopped because of concerns that the creek was too narrow for the high-speed
boats.
Fuccella said the U.S. Coast Guard has approved the Urbanna Cup Regatta race venue,
which will be held near the town marina. USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 62 of Deltaville will send
3 boats to assist in the on-water organization.
The official event sponsor is Dozier’s Port Urbanna Town Center Marina.
Evening Concert
At 7 p.m., activities shift uptown to Taber Park for the first concert in the town’s “Music
Under the Stars” series, featuring “Jumbo Lump Daddy and the Backfin Boys” performing
classic rock until 9 p.m.
A race boat will be on display during the concert, and hot dogs, hamburgers, french fries,
funnel cakes and soft drinks will be available for purchase from the Middlesex Volunteer
Fire Department of Urbanna.
Boats idle about waiting for race signals. The goal is to be at full speed
and near the starting line, but not across it, when the green flag falls.
Race Schedule
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in each class will pit the top 6 boats against each other. Each class will
run heats and final races that will take a total of about an hour.
Starting at 9:30 a.m., the Women’s Division is first on the course in 6
horsepower (HP) boats.
From 10:45 to 11:45 a.m., the 6 HP Heavy Division runs.
From noon to 1 p.m., the Open Division 6 HP will battle.
Competing from 1:15 to 2:30 p.m. will be the Smith Island Crab Skiffs,
with their larger engines and longer boats.
From 3 to 4:30 p.m., the Open Division 8 HP will be the finale.
Spectators can get close to the action and watch from the town marina’s
long dock. Catered food by Something Different will be available at the
marina. There will be a “brewery hospitality” area operated by the Urbanna
Business Association.
An information brochure will be available at the town marina.
There will be no spectator parking at the marina or at Oyster Harbor
Condominiums.
Find more information at www.Urbanna.com or www.CCWBRA.com, or
call 832-4578.
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Perfectly maintained
4 bedroom, 2 bath home
(2412 sq. ft.) on 1.58 acre
level yard within walking
distance of DCA pool,
tennis and playground.
This home features a
spacious kitchen
with granite, casual
breakfast room,
living room, formal dining
area, family room and
detached 24’x24’ workshop.
1018 Bland Point Road,
Deltaville -- $319,000
New 2,359 sq. ft. home
on 1.3 acres with an open
floor plan that works well
for the gracious but casual
“Rivah” lifestyle. Large
living room and dining
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granite, stainless, maple
cabinetry. Master suite
features 2 walk-in closets
and luxurious bath and is
separated from the 2
guestrooms for privacy.
Office, bonus room,
screened porch.
Rivah Diversions
here can you go in Rivah
Country for a family friendly
excursion or day of fun? Below
are listings of places that may
be of interest. All area codes are
(804) unless otherwise listed.
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Middlesex Family YMCA
11487 Gen. Puller Hwy.
Hartfield
776-8846
Sailing camps, soccer camps,
summer day camps.
Missoula
Children’s Theatre Camps
(406)728-1911
Week-long residency “starring” local students in a full-scale
musical.
Air Excursion
Bay Aviation
Hummel Field
Topping
436-2977
Animal Farm
Northern Neck Family YMCA
39 William B. Graham Ct.
Kilmarnock
435-0223
Weekly summer sessions.
River Birch Animal Farm
Locust Hill
758-3522
Open daily, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Free
admission.
Boat Cruises
Stock car racing is held on most Saturday nights throughout the summer at Virginia Motor Speedway at
Jamaica in Middlesex County. Call 758-1VMS or check the events calendar in this issue for dates and times
of upcoming races.
Bay Water Excursions
308 Railway Rd.
“Captain Thomas” travels to
Port Haywood
725-2876
Boat tours on the Chesapeake Ingleside Vineyards.
Bay with USCG certified captain.
“Serenity”
Yorktown
(757)710-1233
Captain Billy’s Charters/
A 65' schooner offers two-hour
River Cruises
cruises. Weekends only. Private
545 Harvey’s Neck Rd.
Heathsville
580-7292 charters, group reservations and
Custom cruises every Sat. eve- “locals” specials.
ning. Private cruises available.
Smith Island Cruise
www.captbillyscharters.com
382 Campground Rd.
Reedville
453-3430
“Faded Glory” – The Hope
Departs from Chesapeake
and Glory Inn’s 25 Passenger
Bay Camp-Resort. Reservations
Vessel
required.
65 Tavern Rd.
Irvington
438-6053 www.smithpointmarina.com
Luncheon and cocktail cruises
aboard a restored Chesapeake Tangier Island Cruise
Bay oyster boat. Reservations 468 Buzzard Point Rd.
Reedville
453-2628
required.
Departs from Buzzard’s Point
Marina.
Jackson Creek Outfitters
274 Bucks View Ln.
Deltaville
776-9812 Urbanna Cruises
366-1778
Kayak rentals, paddleboat rent- Urbanna
Cruise local creeks and rivals, small sailboat rentals, eco
tours, and fishing guide services. ers aboard a comfy, chartered
pontoon boat. Now serving The
Located at Deltaville Marina.
Tides Inn in addition to Urbanna
marinas.
Let’s Go Sailing!
Urbanna
824-4006 www.urbannacruises.com
Day cruises, boat rides and
lessons on “Free Spirit”. By
Boat Rentals
appointment.
Boatyard at Christchurch
1228 Crafton Quarter Rd.
Potomac River Charters
758-4067
Colonial Beach
224-1400 Saluda
Near Christchurch School in
Departs from Colonial Beach
Middlesex.
Town Pier.
Ingram Bay Marina
Rappahannock River Cruise
Tappahannock
453-2628 545 Harvey’s Neck Rd.
Heathsville
580-7292
14–18' boats with 25 hp outboard motors. Fishing licenses
included in rental. Rod and reel
rental at marina tackle shop.
274 Bucks View Ln.
Deltaville
776-9812
Kayak rentals, paddleboat rentals, small sailboat rentals, eco
tours, and fishing guide services.
Tucker’s Recreation
Park and Marine
244 Barn Rd.
Shacklefords
785-4464
16' and 17' open bow fiberglass boats with outboard motors. Fishing license included in
rental.
Bowling
Evans Bowling Center
34 Cralle Ct.
Kilmarnock
435-3950
River Lanes and Grill
16 Town Centre Dr.
Kilmarnock
436-9004
Village Lanes
7307 John Clayton Mem. Hwy.
Gloucester
693-3720
Camps for Kids
4–H Camps
Contact
local
offices.
extension
Aylett Country Day School
Powcan Rd.
Millers Tavern
443-3214
Day camps June, July, Aug.
Belle Isle State Park
1632 Belle Isle Rd.
Lancaster
462-5030
Boys and Girls Club
of the Northern Neck
517 Main St.
Kilmarnock
435-2422
Summer camps in 2-week sessions. Activities, field trips, swimming, arts and crafts, more.
Bridlewise
Summer Horse Camps
Hartfield
776-0606
Camp offered by Bridlewise
Riding Academy Day and Boarding
Camp from beginner to advanced
riders.
Northumberland
Family YMCA
6348 Northumberland Hwy.
Heathsville
580-8901
Weekly summer camp in conjunction with the public schools.
Rappahannock Art League
Camps
19 N. Main St.
Kilmarnock
436-9309
Weekly art camps for ages
6–17. Held in Kilmarnock.
Reedville
Fisherman’s Museum
504 Main St.
Reedville
453-6529
Model camp in Aug.
Richmond County YMCA
45 George Brown Ln.
Warsaw
333-4117
Weekly summer sessions.
Stratford Hall Camps
483 Great House Rd.
Montross
493-8038
Grandparent/grandchild camp.
Summer Camps on the River
49 Seahorse Ln.
Christchurch
758-2306 (ext. 177)
Residential and day camp coed summer camp, Christchurch
School in Middlesex.
Camp Piankatank
1586 Stampers Bay Rd.
Hartfield
776-9552
Day and residential camps for
ages 7–17. Activities include sailing, rock wall, archery, swimming
and Bible study.
VIMS Summer Camps
1375 Greate Rd.
Gloucester County
Gloucester Point
684-7878
Parks and Recreation
6467 Main St.
Westmoreland Family YMCA
Gloucester
693-2355 18849 Kings Hwy.
Montross
493-8163
Mathews County YMCA
Licensed summer day camp
10746 Buckley Hall Rd.
program.
Mathews
725-1488
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Diversions
Westmoreland County
Camps
18849 Kings Hwy.
Montross
493-8163
Day camp.
Canoe/Kayak Rentals
Olive for Yoga
Deltaville
832-0079
Studio offers ABC’s of yoga,
gentle/restorative, hatha, yin,
power vinyasa, vinyasa flow and
yogalates.
TriYoga
1632 Belle Isle Rd.
370-4856
Lancaster
462-5030
Offering a multi-level hatha
blend. Class times and locations
Chesapeake Bay
vary.
Camp-Resort
www.triyoganow.com
382 Campground Rd.
Reedville
453-3430
Farmers’ Markets
Ingram Bay Marina
Heathsville
580-7292
Rent or bring your own and explore miles of shoreline or join a
group tour to remote locations
around the rivers and bay.
274 Bucks View Ln.
Deltaville
776-9812
Kayak rentals, paddleboat rentals, small sailboat rentals, eco
tours, and fishing guide services.
Deltaville Farmers’ Market
287 Jackson Creek Rd.
Deltaville
776-6950
Fourth Sat. of the month May–
Nov.; 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Holly Point
Nature Park at the Deltaville Maritime Museum.
Gloucester Market
6523 Main St.
Gloucester
695-0700
Monthly June–Aug., Wed. evenings 4–7 p.m. Located at the
gazebo.
Heathsville Farmers’ Market
73 Monument Place
Heathsville
580-3377
Lazy Days Adventures
Third Sat. of the month Apr.–
Hardyville
776-9853
Rentals and eco-tours of local Oct., 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Behind Rice’s
Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern.
waters. Will deliver.
Westmoreland State Park
1650 State Park Rd.
Montross
493-8821
Group kayak trips, paddle
boats and paddle boards coming
in June.
Enrichment Classes
Chestnut Cove
Bed and Breakfast
and Zekiah Glass
511 Oakley Ln.
Farnham
394-3142
Two guest rooms with private
baths, full breakfast and lunch.
Two-day classes in creating
stained glass, with a separate
fee, is offered inclusively with
overnight stays.
InsideOut Yoga
366 James Wharf Rd.
White
Stone
436-2204
Four levels of vinyasa flow yoga
classes. Classes integrate breath
and movement, awareness and
alignment, strength and flexibility,
stillness and joy.
Irvington Farmers Market
Irvington Commons
Irvington
480-0697
First Sat. of the month from
May–Nov., 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
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Mathews Farmers’ Market
Mathews
725-7196
Every Sat., 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at
Mathews historic courthouse
green.
Urbanna Farmers’ Market
Deltaville
909-2655
351 Bonner St.
Urbanna
761-4840
The second Sat. of each month Movies
May–Sept.; 9 a.m.–1 p.m. in Tab- Essex 5 Cinemas
1653 Tappahannock Blvd.
er Park.
Tappahannock
445-1166
Warsaw Farmers’ Market
Hillside Cinema
Courthouse Circle
7321 John Clayton Mem. Hwy.
Warsaw
693-2770
From 9 a.m.–1 p.m. the second Gloucester
Sat. of each month May–Sept.
York River Crossing Cinema
www.warsawfarmersmarket.com
2226 York Crossing Dr.
Hayes
642-5999
Tater Neck Blueberry Farm
Potato Neck Rd.
Port Haywood
725-2623
Open mid-July through Labor
Day, during daylight. No chemicals used, six different varieties
available.
Swamp Fun Park
Pick Your Own
2735 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy.
Gloucester
642-8778 Bentwaters Farm
Paint ball.
1083 Circle Dr.
Mathews
725-5839
Cyber Star
Spray-free blueberries, home6706 Main St.
grown yarns from sheep raised on
Gloucester
824-9450 the farm, lambs and Kids, CashVideo game center with X-Box, mere and Nigerian goats. Open by
Wii, PlayStation, arcade games, appointment.
laser tag.
Eastfields Farms
85 Preston Point Rd.
Learn to Sail
Mathews
725-3948
Nortons Sailing School
Spray-free blueberries in July/
97 Marina Rd.
Aug. Open Fri.–Sun.
Deltaville
776-9211
Lew Bristow’s
Premier Sailing
Blackberry Farm
744 St. Andrews Ln.
Weems
438-9300 Hartfield
776-7785
www.premiersailing.com
9 a.m.–5 p.m., Mon., Wed.,
and Fri.; 9 a.m.–7:30 p.m., Tues.,
Stingray Point Sailing School
Thurs. and Sat. in season.
Bethpage Miniature Golf and
Ice Creamery
4817 Old Virginia St.
Urbanna
758-GOLF (4653)
Putt-putt golf. Rt. 602 just
outside of Urbanna, Middlesex
County.
Fun Parks
Putt Putt
Racing
Bill Sawyer’s
Virginia Motor Speedway
4426 Tidewater Tr.
Jamaica
758-1867
Dirt track racing select Sat.
nights through October.
Colonial Beach Dragway
2035 James Monroe Hwy.
Colonial Beach
224-7455
1/8th mile asphalt drag track.
Dragon Motor Sports
1790 Howerton Rd.
21 f
See what flying is really meant to be
in our impeccably restored
1943 Fairchild PT-19
Montross Market Days
15803 Kings Hwy.
Montross
703-598-2112
First Sat. of the month
May–Sept.
Tappahannock Farmers’
Market
Prince St. and Cross St.
Tappahannock
445-2076
Third week each month Apr.–
Nov. except for June which is
Rivah Fest.
www.TappahannockMarket.com
Westmoreland Berry Farm
1235 Berry Farm Ln.
Oak Grove
224-9171
www.westmorelandberr yfarm.
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Gift Certificates Available
Reasonable Rates
Call us for an appointment.
at Hummel Field, Topping
436-2977
www.BayAviationOnline.com
Diversions
Trolley Rides
f 21
Dunnsville
443-1903
Truck and tractor pulls.
Skating
Stan’s Skateland
17408 Kings Hwy.
Montross
493-9890
Fri.–Sat., 7:30–10 p.m.
Theaters
Triangle Trolley
435-1552
Between Kilmarnock, Irvington
and White Stone. Every Fri. and
Sat. May 3–Oct. 5.
Good Luck Cellars
1025 Good Luck Rd.
Kilmarnock
435-1416
Open Thurs. 11 a.m.–6 p.m.,
Fri. 11 a.m.–8 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.–
6 p.m. and Sun. noon–5 p.m.
The Pearl Trolley
Urbanna
758-2613
The Pearl runs in and around
Urbanna in Middlesex County,
from May 24–Sept. 3 25¢. Spon- Hague Winery
sors needed.
8268 Cople Hwy.
Hague
Court House Players
Mathews
725-0474
Community theater serving
Gloucester, Mathews and Middlesex Wine Tastings
Athena Vineyards
Counties. Dinner theater.
and Winery, Inc.
www.courthouseplayers.org
3138 Jessie Ball duPont Mem. Hwy.
Burgess
580-4944
Donk’s Theater
Mathews
725-7760 Belle Mount Vineyards
Virginia’s Lil’ Ole Opry. Live 2570 Newland Rd.
333-4700
country music in a family Warsaw
atmosphere.
The Dog and Oyster Vineyard
www.donkstheater.com
170 White Fences Dr.
Irvington
438-9463
Lancaster Players
Wine tastings, 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
361 Chesapeake Dr.
White Stone
435-3776 Thurs.–Mon.
Westmoreland Players
16217 Richmond Rd.
Callao
529-9345
noon–7 p.m.; Sat. noon–6 p.m.;
Sun. noon–5 p.m. 703-313-9742
Mon.–Thurs.; 472-3172 Fri.–Sun.
General’s Ridge Vineyard
1618 Weldons Dr.
Hague
(703) 313-9742
Tasting room, appetizers. Fri.
472-5283
Ingleside Vineyards
and Winery
5872 Leedstown Rd.
Oak Grove
224-8687
Oak Crest Vineyard
and Winery
8215 Oak Crest Dr.
King George
(540) 663-2813
Vault Field Vineyards
2953 Kings Mill Rd.
Kinsale
472-4430
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Chamilia Jewelry
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Yoga retreat to take place
KILMARNOCK—The
fourth
annual
Kekoka Yoga Retreat will take place May 17-19
at YMCA Camp Kekoka in Kilmarnock.
The fee is $100 and includes lodging, four
healthy meals, all levels of yoga, meditation,
pranayama, Qi Gong, ayurveda, a Thai massage
partner class, yoga anatomy, a holistic healing
panel discussion, laughter yoga, campfires with
drum circles, small group discussions, massages, energy healing, acupuncture, arts and
crafts and water activities.
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Truck pull set in Lively
LIVELY—Upper Lancaster Volunteer Fire Department and Dragon Motorsports will present the eighth
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Pavilion at 5170 Mary Ball Road in Lively. Gates
open at 3 p.m. Competition starts at 6 p.m. Admis-
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adult.
Classes will include 11000 Super Pro Farm, 6200
Altered Street, 6400 Pro Stock 4wd, 8050 RWB Diesels, Street Semis and Monster Trucks.
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Sat., May 18th
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as the spawning run was spread
over a longer period of time.
This creates a longer duration
that these fish head out of the
spawn areas and head out toward
the ocean. I look for these fish
to be abundant again this month
with individual sizes ranging
from 30-40 inches during the
trophy season.
By mid-May the smaller rockfish, 20-24 inches, begin to settle
in. If the weather remains moderate, we should find abundant
numbers of the smaller class of
rockfish both in the rivers and
bay waters.
Croaker have already begun
to filter into the middle bay and
first time these tasty fish have
will be available to bottom fishRockin’ the bay
been caught during the colder
ermen this month. Spring action
With last winter being rela- is usually best in the rivers first
weather months, but it is the
first year that so many anglers tively warm, it allowed the and then the bay waters fill with
migratory stock of rockfish large specimens.
participated in the fishery.
These “specks,” as we call to winter off of the upper VirWith warm weather here, the
them locally, have been found ginia coastline. Then several fishing season is getting off to a
in the feeder waterways between cold fronts hit the region in late great start. I’m looking forward
the bridges on the Rappahannock winter which created cooler to cooking some fresh rockfish
and as far up the Potomac River water temperatures, and slowed on the grill with a side of fresh
as Montross. They range in size the migration of fish into the cut asparagus. Get your grills
bay.
from 14 to 25 inches.
ready for some great tasting fish
Many rockfish had an even and you too will be enjoying
The specks tend to hang in
skinny water locations where earlier start on the spring spawn- some “fish-a-licious” meals.
structure is present. That struc- ing run as they never left the
Until next time . . . fair
ture can vary from grassy or bay waters after initially head- winds.
shell bottoms to piers and even ing up in December. During
the fall months, rockfish head Capt. Billy Pipkin owns and
up the bay in an effort to find operates Capt. Billy’s Charters
their favorite food source— and Ingram Bay Marina in
menhaden. With much of the Wicomico Church —580-7292.
bait remaining in the bay and For the latest fishing informarivers this winter, the rockfish tion and tips, read his column
that arrived in December never “The Fishing Line” weekly in
left. That seemed to be a benefit the Rappahannock Record.
Billy Pipkin
The Fishing Line
It’s gonna be a
“fish-a-licious” spring
S
pring arrived late this year
but never fear, the fish are
biting on schedule. The
water temperature on the Chesapeake Bay broke into the low
50s by late April and continues
to climb. Although rockfish are
the most anticipated species this
season, other fish are available
in surprising numbers. A tasty
time is ahead!
The big surprise
Speckled trout action was
hot in both the Rappahannock
and Potomac rivers during the
month of April. This is not the
along marsh-grassed shorelines.
Locations with a water depth of
less than 6 feet are more likely
to hold the trout as they tend to
feed on prey that frequent shallow water, such as minnows, soft
crabs and grass shrimp.
This has become a very popular fishery among kayakers and
anglers in small skiffs that are
able to navigate quietly through
the shallow areas.
Speckled trout action will
continue to improve and be
available into May while they go
through their spawning period.
As the month progresses specks
can be found in more widespread
locations.
Sara Weakley of Montross displays
a trophy rockfish caught with
Capt. Billy Pipkin aboard “Liquid
Assets II.”
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Rivah Marinas
ll area codes are (804) unless otherwise listed.
A
Essex
■ Rappahannock River
Garrett’s Marina
339 Catch Penny Ln.
Bowler’s Wharf
443-2573
At Buoy 19 on Rappahannock
River. Gas, ship’s store, engine
repair, boat sales, launching
ramp, restrooms, showers and
boat storage.
Harborside Storage
at Garrett’s Marina
339 Catch Penny Ln.
Bowler’s Wharf
443-0190
Fully enclosed dry stack and
open dry stack storage.
June Parker Marina
The marina of Norton Yacht Sales is on Broad Creek in Deltaville.
531 Church Ln.
Tappahannock
443-2131
High/dry storage, ship’s store,
boat ramp, and slips. Gas and onry Point Ferry. Gas/diesel,
railway, paint and hull repairs, Marina at The Tides Inn
demand diesel.
pumpout, restaurant, swimming
wet and dry storage, showers 480 King Carter Dr.
Irvington
438-5000 pool, boat brokerage, rental
and restrooms.
Gloucester
Gas/diesel, sewage pump- cottages, ship’s store, repairs,
■ Glenns
York River Yacht Haven
out, mini ship’s store, showers, slips, restrooms, ramp.
Friday’s Marine
8109 Yacht Haven Rd.
laundry, dining, lodging, slips, www.yankeepointmarina.com
14879 Geo. Wash. Hwy.
Gloucester Point
642-2156 restrooms, access to golf, tennis
At mouth of Sarah’s Creek af- and swimming pools.
Glenns
758-4131
Suzuki outboard engines sales ter green marker #9. Gas, diesel, www.tidesinn.com
Windmill Point Marina
and repair. Most outboards ser- 10 ft. depth at fuel dock, sewage
40 Windjammer Ln.
viced, marine store.
pumpout, ship’s store, ice, hull Rappahannock Yachts/
White Stone
436-1818
and engine repair, full service Sanders Yacht Yard
Fuel docks, deep water slips.
■ Perrin River
yard or do-it-yourself. 35 and 60 70 Rappahannock Rd.
Electric
service,
pumpout,
Crown Pointe Marina
ton lifts, car rental nearby, show- Irvington
438-5353 restrooms, swimming pools and
9737 Cook’s Landing Rd.
ers, restrooms, pool and picnic
Located on Carter’s Creek. restaurant with tiki bar and grill.
Hayes
642-6177 area, transient slips.
Full service boatyard for power www.liveatwindmillpoint.com
On Perrin River off York River.
and sail. 30-ton travel lift, carpenYamaha dealer, Valvtect gas, die- ■ Severn River
try and engine shop. Paint shed
sel, ice, bait, pumpout, ship’s Severn River Marina
for Awlgrip/restoration projects. Mathews
store, 20-ton travel lift, restrooms, 3398 Stonewall Rd.
Slips, dry storage, restrooms ■ Cobbs Creek
Ginney Point Marina
642-6969 and showers.
showers, ramp, fish cleaning sta- Hayes
On southwest branch of www.rappyachts.com
22 Ginney Point Ln.
tion. Fishing charters, two pools,
Severn River near marker #4, off
Cobbs Creek
725-7407
235 slips plus transient slips.
Mobjack Bay. Full service repairs ■ Indian Creek
At Piankatank River and Cobbs
with 75-ton travel lift, wet and dry Chesapeake Boat Basin
■ Rowes Creek
Creek; depth at fuel dock, 5.5’;
Holiday Marina
storage, ship’s store, transient 1686 Waverly Ave.
gas, diesel and oil; ramp, ice,
3143 Holiday Marina Rd.
facilities and other amenities.
Kilmarnock
435-3110 toilets and showers, electric boat
Hayes
642-2528
Gas/diesel, complete ship’s for charter. Engine, hull, electriOn Rowes Creek off the
store, inboard/outboard en- cal and sail repairs; slip rental,
Severn River. Diesel, ice, show- Lancaster
gine repairs, Suzuki, Mercury, wet, dry, open and covered boat
ers, restrooms, transient slips, ■ Carter’s Creek
Nauticstar and Boston Whaler storage; limited marine supplies,
marine parts, full service marina, Carter’s Cove Marina
dealer, brokerage sales, slips, one rental apartment.
347 Carter’s Cove Dr.
hull repair, 60-ton lift, ramp.
restrooms, launching ramp, ice
Weems
438-5273 and swimming pool.
■ Davis Creek
Deep water slips, electric ser■ Sarah’s Creek
The Marina on Davis Creek
Jordan Marine Service
vice to all slips, sewage pumpout, ■ Meyer Creek
343 Davis Creek Rd.
7804 Jordan Rd.
laundry facilities, restrooms, Yankee Point
Bavon
725-3343
Gloucester Point
642-4360 modern bath house, wireless Sailboat Marina
Located by the water, northOn Sarah’s Creek off the York internet.
west of New Point Light just off
1303 Oak Hill Rd.
River. Sewage pumpout, 12-ton
Lancaster
462-7018 the Mobjack Bay; Lat.37-19.8'
and 60-ton travel lifts, 100-ton
In Ottoman near the Mer- N Long.76-17.9' W. Deep water
slips for boats to 50', pumpout
station, ramp usage with dry slip
rental, showers and restrooms,
Valvtect gas and diesel.
■ Horn Harbor
Horn Harbor Marina
308 Railway Rd.
Port Haywood
725-3223
Located north of New Point
Comfort. Gas, diesel, ice, 6'
depth. Pool, showers, restrooms,
pumpout; 15-ton travel lift, 80ton railway. Hull repairs for fiberglass and wood. Covered and
open slips.
■ East River
Compass Marina
6199 East River Rd.
Mobjack
725-7999
From 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.
Zimmerman Marine
59 Heron Point Rd.
Cardinal
725-3440
On the west side of the East
River, 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.
■ Milford Haven
Morningstar Marina
249 Mill Point Rd.
Hudgins
725-9343
Next to the Milford Haven Coast
Guard Station, Gwynn’s Island.
Gas and oil, fuel dock depth, 4’.
Engine repairs, bottom painting,
ship’s store, ice, bait and fishing
supplies. Sewage pumpout, dry
storage only. Picnic area, bathhouse, rental apartment.
www.morningstarmarinas.com
■ North River
Mobjack Bay Marina
454 Marina Rd.
North
725-7245
On Blackwater Creek near
marker #2. Gas, diesel, fuel
dock, low tide depth—4’. Primarily a sailboat marina. Repairs to
hulls, electrical systems, minor
engine repairs, bottom painting. 20-ton travel lift. Dockage,
boat ramp, dry storage, sewage
pumpout, showers, restrooms,
ship’s store.
26 f
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■ Queen’s Creek
Queen’s Creek Marina
321 Walnut Acres Ln.
Hudgins
240-8670
Sail and powerboat slips,
some covered, electric, fresh water. Clubhouse, restrooms, showers, ice, covered picnic area,
play area, fish cleaning station,
pumpout station. Land boat/
trailer storage.
Norton Yacht Sales, Inc.
97 Marina Dr.
Deltaville
776-9211
Slips,
fuel,
pumpouts,
restrooms, laundry, full service
yacht repair yard, Yanmar diesel
engine repairs, 35 ton travel lift,
dealer for Marlow Hunter, Marlow
Mainship and Jeanneau sailboats, brokerage sail and power,
ASA sailing school, sail charters.
www.nortonyachts.com
Norview Marina
■ Broad Creek
Deltaville
776-6463
Chesapeake Cove Marina
Gas and diesel, sewage
170 Greens Cove Rd.
pumpout, ship’s store, boatel,
Deltaville
776-6855 hull and engine repair, restrooms,
Gas and diesel fuel, sewage boat ramp, swimming pool, launpumpout, ship’s store, hull and dromat, convenience market,
engine repair, restrooms, Finatic travel lift, forklift, Delta boat
fishing charters, travel lift and sales and brokerage.
prop service. Powerboat sales.
Regatta Point Yachting
Coastal Marine Inc.
Center
160 Dockside Dr.
137 Neptune Ln.
Deltaville
776-6585 Deltaville
776-8400
Full service boatyard for power
Open and covered slips to 70’,
and sail, 50-ton travel-lift, engine clubhouse, conference room,
and mechanical shop, special- pool, private bathrooms, laundry,
izes in repair of Mercury out- pumpout, 30 transient slips for
boards, Crusader engines repair individuals/groups, wireless inand service.
ternet access, concrete floating
docks.
Deltaville Yachting Center
Rappahannock Marine
Deltaville
776-9898 Service
Gas, ship’s store, clubhouse, 141 Hamble Ln.
pool, hull refinishing/painting, Deltaville
776-7574
engine repairs and installation,
Full service boat yard. 30- ton
full rigging service, a/c and heat travel lift, boat forklift, haul and
install and repair, boatel, yard launch, quick haul, bottom paintstorage, slips, forklift, 50-ton ing, engine and transmission
travel lift. Chesapeake Yacht repair and replacements, winterSales; dealer for Catalina yachts izations, wooden and fiberglass
and Carolina classic powerboats. boat repairs.
Mainship and Albin specialist. VA
clean marina.
Stingray Point Boat Works
www.dycboat.com
Deltaville
776-7070
Middlesex
All kinds of maintenance, dock- restrooms, swimming pool, launage and storage is available.
dromat, bicycles, Wi-Fi, ValvTect
marine fuel, floating and fixed,
Stingray Point Marina
open and covered slips.
Deltaville
776-7272 ■ Jackson Creek
Ship’s store, hull and engine Deltaville Boat Yard
repair, restrooms, travel lift, boat 274 Bucks View Ln.
storage and annual rentals.
Deltaville
776-8900
Hull and engine repair, dry
Walden’s Marina
storage, fiberglass repair, car1224 Timberneck Rd.
pentry work, travel lift, full rigging
Deltaville
776-9440 services, full service yard.
75 covered and open boat
slips, ship’s store, gas and die- Deltaville Marina
sel fuel, restrooms, pumpout 274 Bucks View Ln.
facility, full-service boatyard, hull Deltaville
776-9812
and engine repair, ice, transient
Gas
and
diesel,
sewspace, travel lift.
age pumpout, ship’s store,
restrooms, swimming pool, laun■ Fishing Bay
dromat, yacht repair services.
Chesapeake Boat Works
548 Deagles Rd.
■ LaGrange Creek
Deltaville
776-8833 Remlik Marina and
Ship’s store, hull and engine Danny’s Marine Services
repair, restrooms, travel lift, rail- 485 Burch Rd.
way, dockage and boat storage. Urbanna
758-5450
www.chesapeakeboatworks.com
Full-service boatyard, hull and
engine repairs, ship’s store,
Fishing Bay Harbor Marina
pumpout, 30-ton travel lift, swim519 Deagles Rd.
ming pool, restrooms, onshore
Deltaville
776-6800 winter storage, gas, 99 covered
Gas
and
diesel,
sew- slips.
age pumpout, ship’s store,
■ Locklies Creek
Locklies Marina
784 Locklies Creek Rd.
Topping
758-2871
Gas and diesel fuel, ship’s
store, dry storage, charter boats
moor at the facility, restrooms,
two launching ramps, boat rentals, picnic tables.
Regent Point Marina
and Boatyard Inc.
317 Regent Point Dr.
Topping
758-4457
Sailboats and trawlers only.
Sewage pumpout, restrooms,
showers, boat ramp for leaseholders, playground, covered
picnic area, storage lockers, and
full service boatyard including
hauling and ground storage.
www.regentpointmarina.com
Boatyard at Christchurch
1228 Crafton Quarter Rd.
Saluda
758-4067
Boatel, 30-ton travel lift, gas,
dry storage, ship’s store, bait,
bathhouse, launch, ramp, hull
and mechanical repair.
Chesapeake
Yacht Sales
Dealer for:
May 4 & 5 Deltaville Dealer Days
Boat Sales Event! 10am – 4pm
Food! Doorprizes! Boats to Buy!
2012 Catalina 355 (w/ Incentive Pack) SOLD!
2004 Mainship Pilot 30'
$104,900
1999 Carver 40'
$118,995
Owners: Lew & Onna Grimm
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11007 General Puller Highway, Hartfield 23071
sSALES BUYGPSHERECOM
access to bay and river. Gas/ or annual slip rentals. Cabins,
diesel, sewage pumpout, ship’s lodges, tent, RV sites.
store, laundry, restrooms, full reCockrell’s Marine Railway
pairs, 25-ton travelift.
309 Railway Dr.
Heathsville
453-3560
Lewisetta Marina
Hull and engine repair, sewage
369 Church Ln.
Lottsburg
529-7299 pumpout, ramp.
Gas/diesel, pumpout, ship’s
store, ice, hull and engine repair, Smith Point Marina
989 Smith Point Rd.
restrooms, ramp.
Reedville
453-4077
Full service, covered and un■ Cockrell’s Creek
covered slips, ramp, forklift and
Buzzards Point Marina
28 f
468 Buzzard Point Rd.
Reedville
453-3545
Restrooms, showers, gas/
diesel, ice, pumpout service, 70
in-water slips, dry storage, Wi-Fi,
Tangier Island ferry service, picnic area.
■ Urbanna Creek
Dozier’s Port Urbanna
Yachting Center
1 Waterfront St.
Urbanna
758-0000
Hull and engine repair,
restrooms, outside boat storage
facilities, limited transient dockage. Groceries and downtown
Urbanna within walking distance.
Covered slips to 70’, clubhouse Fairport Marina
252 Polly Cove Rd.
and 40-ton lift.
Fairport
453-5002
Urbanna Creek Marina
Gas/diesel, ship’s store and
at the Bridge
restaurant, restrooms.
10 Watling St.
Urbanna
(540) 226-5357 Reedville Marina
Adjacent to Urbanna Creek 902 Main St.
453-6789
Bridge. 44 slips, bath and show- Reedville
At Crazy Crab on Cockrell’s
er facilities, restaurant access,
apartment complex for yearly Creek, boat slips, gas/diesel,
showers, pumpout, Wi-Fi, gift
rental.
shop, restaurant with inside/
Urbanna Town Marina
outside dining, 30 and 50 amp
210 Oyster Rd.
electric.
Urbanna
758-5440
At foot of Virginia St. 32 slips, ■ Great Wicomico River
16 transient. Bath and shower Great Wicomico River Marina
facilities, laundry, bikes and golf 836 Horn Harbor Rd.
580-0716
cart rentals, pumpout station, Burgess
handicapped accessible.
■ Little Wicomico River
Chesapeake Bay
Northumberland
Camp-Resort
■ Coan River
382 Campground Rd.
Coan River Marina
Reedville
453-3430
3170 Lake Rd.
Covered slips, store, showers,
Lottsburg
529-6767 swimming pool, mini-golf, pavilDeep water slips with easy ion, Sun. breakfast. Overnight
Recycle!
■ Robinson Creek
Sunset Point Marina
792 Burrell’s Marina Rd.
Urbanna
758-5016
40 slips on Robinson Creek,
handmade rockfish, flounder and
trout tackle on sale, restrooms
and bath houses, pumpout facilities, ramp, picnic tables, ice, gas
grills and East Coast houseboats
sales and manufacturing.
Carries “Made in America”
Tervis & Signature Tumblers, Rolf Glassware, Screencraft
Tileworks, Blue Crab Bay, Green Tree Jewelry, Ipswich Bay Soap,
Pumpernickel Cards, Blair Cedar and more!
Large inside/outside Consignment Area
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Marinas
Deltaville, Va.
804-776-6855
Broad Creek &
Green’s Cove Rd.
Personalized Service • Full-Time Prop Shop
Wet & Dry Storage • Brokerage Sales
Certified Mechanics Available
Monday – Saturday
Engine Repowering • 30-Ton Lift • Fiberglass Repair
Blister Repair • Woodwork • Ships Store
Spray & Brush Painting • Transmissions Rebuilt
Gas & Diesel • Covered Slips
AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR:
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restrooms/showers, sales of
12-ton travel lift, camping, bath- boat and engines, Yamaha
house, laundry, ship’s store. Wave Runners, travel lift.
Transients welcome. Wi-Fi. One
mile to the bay.
Westmoreland
www.smithpointmarina.com
■ Mattox Creek
Stepp’s Harbor View Marina
■ Lodge Creek
277 Harbor View Circle
Olverson’s Lodge Creek
Oak Grove
224-9265
Marina Inc.
Slip rentals, showers, pool,
1161 Melrose Rd.
Lottsburg
529-6868 store, snack bar, boat sales
Gas/diesel, pumpout, ramp, and repairs, fuel, sewage
sand beach, heated pool, launpumpout.
dry, restrooms/showers, boat www.harbor vu.com
with trailer storage, covered and
open slips, transients welcome. ■ Monroe Bay
Bayside Marina
11 Monroe Bay Ave.
■ Towles Creek
Colonial Beach
224-7570
Ingram Bay Marina
40-slip marina, close to
545 Harveys Neck Rd.
Heathsville
580-7292 downtown Colonial Beach.
Near Wicomico Church. Cov- New bathhouse and club room.
ered slips up to 48', outside slips Lighthouse Restaurant. Tranup to 60'. Transient slips, rental sients welcome.
cabins, banquet facilities. Gas/
diesel, sewage pumpout, ship’s Nightingale’s Motel
store, tackle/bait shop, deep and Marina
boat ramp, restrooms, showers, 101 Monroe Bay Ave.
224-7956
beach. Fishing charters, cruises Colonial Beach
10
transient
slips,
(dinner, sunset or destination),
restrooms, restaurant next
boat/canoe rentals.
door, motel accommodations.
■ Yeocomico River
Krantz Marine Railway
3048 Harryhogan Rd.
Callao
529-6851
Pumpout, ship’s store, hardware and marine supplies only,
hull and engine repair, restrooms,
slip rentals.
Richmond
■ Morattico Creek
Whelan’s Marina
3993 Hales Point Rd.
Farnham
394-9500
Gas, ship’s store, boat repairs, launching ramp, ABC off,
Stanford’s Marina
and Railway
829 Robin Grove Ln.
Colonial Beach
224-7644
Working boatyard, slip rentals, haul and lift, wooden boat
repairs, marine store.
Monroe Bay Marina
551 Lafayette St.
Colonial Beach
224-7544
95 rental slips, water and
electric, bathrooms, on-site
security.
Winkie Doodle Point Marina
554 Lafayette St.
Deltaville Yachting Center
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www.dycboat.com (804) 776-9898
18355 General Puller Hwy., Deltaville
Colonial Beach
224-9560
65 rental slips, bathrooms,
water and electric.
■ Potomac River
Colonial Beach Yacht
Center
1787 Castlewood Dr.
Colonial Beach
224-7230
200-slip marina with covered
and floating berths, transients
welcome, fuel, ship’s store,
boat yard with 30-ton marine
lift, sewage pumpout, bathhouse, beach, playground,
pub, restaurant.
1650 State Park Rd.
Montross
493-8821
Public boat ramp, gas, ice,
bait and fishing supplies.
■ Yeocomico River
Kinsale Harbour Yacht Club
and Restaurant
285 Kinsale Rd.
Kinsale
472-2514
Deep water slips, showers,
swimming pool, tennis court, and
restaurant. Transients welcome.
Port Kinsale Marina
and Resort
347 Allen Point Ln.
Kinsale
472-2044
106 slips. Store, fuel, electric,
laundry, bath houses, slip rentals, boat ramp, sewage pumpout,
pool, lodging. The Mooring Restaurant. Full-service marina with
mechanical services.
White Point Marina
175 Marina Dr.
Kinsale
472-2977
Slip rentals, fuel, sewage
pumpout,
showers,
haul-out/railway facilities, mechanical ser vices.
Can we offer you a lift?
Urbanna, Va.
(804) 758-1099 or (800) 718-5737
www.eastcoastboatlifts.com
Boat Lift Features
Boat Lift Types
• Aluminum or Galvanized
Steel Construction
• Stainless Steel Cables
• GFCI Protected Motors
• Enclosed Covers
• Standard & Custom Design
• Optional Remote Controls
• Aluminum Overhead Beam (NEW)
• Galvanized Overhead Beam
• Low Profile
• Jet Ski Lifts
(rotation & standard)
• Boathouse
• Boat Lift Replacement Parts
(motors, switches, cable, beams, etc.)
2013 Sizes and Limits
Recreational Fishing Regulations in Virginia’s Marine Waters
e Black Drum
Minimum Size Limit: 12½" Total Length
Limit: 1 Black Drum per person per day
e Blue Catfish
Minimum Size Limit: None
Limit: Only one over 32" per day
e Bluefish
Limit: 10 Bluefish per person per day
e Spadefish
Limit: 4 Spadefish per person per day
e Spanish Mackerel
Minimum Size Limit: 14" Total Length
Limit: 15 Spanish Mackerel 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: 1 Grey Trout per day per person
Virginia Trophy Season, May 1–15
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 larger than 32" in length or larger
Fall Season, October 4–December 31
2 per person per day
1 Rockfish 28" or longer can be kept
Minimum Size Limit: 18" | Maximum Size Limit: 28"
e Red Drum (Channel Bass)
Maximum Size Limit: 26" Total Length
Limit: 3 Red Drum per person per day
e Summer Flounder (Fluke)
Limit: 4 Flounder per person per day
e Sheepshead
Minimum Size Limit: none
Limit: 4 Sheepshead per person per day
e Tautog
Limit: 3 Tautog per person per day
Closed Season: May 1–September 19
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.
Northern Neck Anglers Club:
A whopper of a fish tale
by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi
Jim Morris shows off his citation rockfish.
W
hen two or more anglers get
together, a few fish tales are
inevitable. So when 30 or
so members of the Northern Neck
Anglers Club (NNAC) convene for
a meeting, the stories are bound to
be abundant.
“The fish that get away are
always very big ones. In fact, they
get bigger every time you tell the
story,” said Jan Jamrog, NNAC’s
2012 Angler of the Year.
Jamrog has only been a member
of the club for three years, but for a
new member and relatively novice
saltwater fisherman, he’s done
pretty well for himself. He earned
31 total points during fishing tour-
NNAC 2013 Tournament Schedule
Date
Tournament
Species
Sponsor
May 4–5
Trophy Striper
Rockfish
Ace Hardware
May 25–26
Rock-A-Thon
Rockfish & Croaker
RW’s Sport Shop
June 22–23
Target Ship Shootout
Bluefish, Flounder & Croaker
Surfside Bait & Tackle
July 20–21
Flounder Bash
Flounder, Croaker, Speckled Trout
& Puppy Drum
J&W Seafood
Aug. 17–18
Spanish Lessons
Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish,
Spot & Puppy Drum
NNAC
Sept. 14–15
Fall Grab Bag
Speckled Trout, Spanish Mackerel,
Spot & Puppy Drum
NNAC
Oct. 12–13
Striper Challenge
Rockfish & Bluefish
Marine Electronics of Hartfield
Nov. 30–Dec.8
Bonus Rockfish
Rockfish
Southeastern Marine
naments last year to capture the
angler of the year award.
He read about the club in a
newspaper article several years
ago and like so many other recreational fishermen was intrigued.
For those who don’t know,
NNAC is a group of recreational
fishermen dedicated to educating
anglers on saltwater fishing techniques and sharing the latest fishing info on everything from tackle
and bait selection to the hottest
fishing spots in the bay and rivers.
The club currently has over 100
members, according to president
Tom Smith of Windmill Point.
“And more than half [of the
members] are out of the area but
fish in the Northern Neck region.
They either have a boat down here
or a weekend house,” said Smith.
How it Started
Just over a decade ago two boat
captains were talking fishing and
the idea for the anglers club was
born.
NNAC
Weigh-in Stations
■ Lewisetta Marina
369 Church Lane
Lottsburg, VA 22511
■ Smith Point Marina
989 Smith Point Road
Reedville, VA 22539
■ Ingram Bay Marina
545 Harvey’s Neck Road
Heathsville, VA 22473
■ B.E.S.T. Marine
1220 Crafton Quarters
Saluda, VA 23149
■ Norview Marina
Rt. 3 East
Deltaville, VA 23043
■ Chesapeake Boat Basin
Captain Dave Compton pulls in a fish.
1686 Waverly Avenue
■ Morningstar Marina
249 Mill Point Road
Hudgins, VA 23076
Captain Dave Compton of
Mechanicsville, who ran a charter boat for about eight years, was
docking his boat at Ingram Bay
Marina in Northumberland County
when he and Captain Billy Pipkin
started talking “about how nice it
would be to have an angling club
in the area.”
Pipkin told Compton, who
owns a weekend home at Ingram
Bay, that an organizational meeting for such a club had been held
and about 100 people attended but
“nothing came of it,” said Compton.
So Compton went to the
Reedville Fishermen’s Museum
and asked director Angus Murdoch
why the museum didn’t do something for the recreational angler.
As luck would have it, Murdoch
told Compton the museum had
just received a $600 grant for such
a purpose and Compton helped to
organize a daylong fishing seminar, complete with guest speakers
and door prizes.
“We needed about 60 people
to break even,” said Compton.
“And the day before we only had
39 people signed up. But on that
Saturday, in February, right smack
in the middle of winter, we opened
the doors and people were lined
up waiting to get in. It was incredible.”
The museum netted about
$1,200, he added, “and there was
an instant decision to have another
one the next year.”
Compton helped organize three
successful seminars and in August
2003 posted a proposal about
forming an anglers club on the
website Tidal Fish. Well, he immediately got dozens of responses.
“And not just from locals but
people from all over seemed interested,” said Compton.
One responder even wrote, “Let
me know where to send the check.
Great idea!”
With an overwhelming response,
Compton held an organizational
meeting in October 2003 with
about 35 attendees. By the end
of the club’s first year, there were
close to 100 members.
In 2006, the club had a record
254 members.
“We had members from Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland,
all the way out to the Shenandoah
■ R.W’s Sport Shop
249 Mill Point Road
Callao, VA 22435
■ J&W Seafood
Rt. 33
Deltaville, VA 23043
■ Buzzard’s Point Marina
468 Buzzard Point Road
Reedville, VA 22539
■ Northern Neck ACE
Hardware
96 School Street
continued on page 32
NNAC 2013 Meeting Schedule
■ Saturday, April 27 7 p.m. at Transportation Building, 73
■ Saturday, June 8 7 p.m. at Lancaster Community Library,
35 School Street, Kilmarnock.
■ Saturday, August 10 7 p.m. at Transportation Building, 73
■ Saturday, October 5 7 p.m. at Lancaster Community
Library, 35 School Street, Kilmarnock.
Meetings are open to the public.
Emmitt Boyd holds up his catch, caught on the Tangier Sound.
NNAC Sponsors
■ ACE Hardware
of Kilmarnock
■ Green Top
Sporting Goods
■ J&W Seafood
■ Jett’s Hardware
of Reedville
■ Marine Electronics
of Hartfield
■ RW’s Sport Shop
■ Southeastern Marine
■ Surfside Bait & Tackle
■ Chesapeake Angler
Magazine
Billy Thorpe holds up his winning
38-pound, 1-ounce rockfish.
Tom Hedgepeth displays his day’s catch.
continued from page 31
Valley and as far down the coast
as Virginia Beach,” said Compton, who served as club president
for eight years. “I never thought it
would happen like that.”
The Benefits
The club’s annual dues of $30
includes an opportunity to fish in
eight tournaments and an annual
family picnic. NNAC holds
four meetings per year, two in
Northumberland County and two in
Lancaster, all are open to the public.
“Our tournaments aren’t terribly competitive,” said Smith.
“There are prizes, which are gift
certificates to our sponsor businesses. Most have prizes for first
and second but the last tournament
of the year, we gave six awards.
“Our club couldn’t do what it
does at this membership price
without out sponsors and our
weigh-in stations, which do our
weigh-ins for free,” he added.
There are 11 weigh-in locations
for the tournaments, scattered from
the Potomac River to Gwynn’s
Island. A few, like Northern Neck
Ace Hardware in Kilmarnock, are
even landlocked.
“They used to all be on the
Northumberland County, was
one of those freshwater fishermen when he joined NNAC three
years ago.
Originally from New Hampshire, saltwater fishing created
“a whole new learning curve for
[him].”
He must have been a quick
learner. Jamrog tallied 31 points
last year, a whopping 12 points
better than the angler of the year
runner-up.
“I think what happened was I
went out and learned how to fish
for all the species in our tournaments, while we have a lot of
fishermen who specialize in one
variety. Maybe they’re outstanding in their area, like catching
flounder or rockfish. Plus I was
lucky.”
Susan Hudson, who is one of
only six women among the 100
members, was the 2011 Angler
of the Year. She and her husband
retired from the Dahlgren area to
the Northern Neck in 2010 primarily to fish.
“We love fishing and that’s one
of the main reasons we came to the
Reedville area,” said Hudson.
Jamrog agrees.
Angler of the Year
There’s nothing like a relaxing
Jamrog, who has a summer day fishing. In fact, “any day on
home in Edwardsville in the water is a good day,” he said.
water,” said Smith. “But then we
realized gas was too expensive to
drive 20 miles to weigh in a tiny
fish that may not even win.”
The club has four fishing
regions, north of the Potomac
River down to Smith Point and
Cape Charles. If there is a small
craft advisory in any of the four
areas on tournament day, the fishing is suspended.
“We all have what I would call
small boats,” said Smith. Most, he
said, are 25-feet and smaller.
Youth members, high school
age and younger, are free.
“We encourage parents to take
their kids and grandparents to take
their grandkids fishing,” said Smith.
There’s also a lot of cooperative
fishing and teaching among club
members, he said.
“A lot of our members were
freshwater fishermen and started
saltwater fishing and wanted to
learn,” said Smith.
“We also have a fishing partners list that you sign up for,” he
said. “You can save money on gas
and expenses and learn something
from someone else.”
Reedville Fishing
Derby is May 3-4
REEDVILLE—The
30th
annual Reedville Fishing Derby
will be held May 3 and 4. Buzzard’s Point Marina in Reedville
will host the event. The Derby
benefits Smith Point Sea
Rescue.
For 2013, the target species
is striped bass. Over $30,000 in
cash prizes and awards will be
presented in over 20 prize categories.
On Saturday night, the winners will be announced and the
celebration will follow. Julius
Pittman and the Revival will
provide musical entertainment.
Derby details and entry forms
can be found at www.smithpointsearescue.com.
Beaverdam Big Bash
tourney due May 18
GLOUCESTER—Five open
tournaments are held at Beaverdam Park in Gloucester throughout the summer for fishermen to
accumulate points toward a final
closed Big Bash Classic Tournament in October.
The top 20 teams compete in
the final closed tournament to
determine Beaverdam Park’s top
Middle Bay Boat Show coming to Norview Marina
D E LTAV I L L E — N o r v i e w
Marina in Deltaville will host
the third annual Middle Bay
Boat Show, a land and in-water
event which will take place on
Saturday, May 4, from 10 a.m.-6
p.m. and Sunday, May 5, from
11 a.m.-5 p.m., rain or shine.
The show will be sponsored
by Chesapeake Bay Magazine,
West Marine, Richmond’s K95
Country, The Local Scoop and
the Virginia Marine Trades
Association, and is expected to
feature a variety of boat brands
including Grady-White, Cobia,
Parker, Sea Fox, Sea Cat, Edgewater, Key West, Chapparal,
Scout, Carolina Cat and Polar
among others.
In addition, more than 30
exhibitors will showcase everything from marine electronics
to custom canvas products and
marine fuel polishing services.
This year, the Deltaville
Maritime Museum will again
display Explorer, its fully functional sailing and rowing replica of the shallop Captain John
Smith used to explore and map
the Chesapeake Bay in 16071608. Explorer was built by the
Deltaville Maritime Museum in
2006.
Last year’s Middle Bay Boat
Show drew nearly 1,200 visitors. “This is the only show of
its kind in the Middle Bay and
it has grown since its inaugural
year in 2011. This year, we are
celebrating the trademarking
of Deltaville, Virginia as “The
Boating Capitol of the Chesapeake Bay,” said Ernie Asaff,
owner of Norview Marina. “On
May 4-5, Deltaville also will
host Deltaville Dealer Days, an
open house at several marinas in
the area. The town will literally
be awash in enthusiastic boaters
during the weekend.”
Admission is free and there
will be fun activities for the kids.
For more information, contact
Norview Marina at 776-6463 or
visit www.norviewmarina.com.
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The entry fee per tournament
is $35 per boat for annual pass
holders and $40 per boat for
non-pass holders.
Tournaments are held on
the third Saturday during the
months of March, April, May,
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Rivah Ramps
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Turn of f Rt. 33 near west
isted here are directions
end of Mattaponi River
to public boat ramps.
bridge.
turn on Rowe’s Landing Rd.
(Rt. 601) to the end.
Cooper’s Landing
From
Nor thumberland
Lancaster
Bowlers Wharf
Hwy (Rt. 360) turn south at
At the end of Rt. 684 in Greenvale Creek Landing
Horsehead onto Cooper’s
From River Rd. (Rt. 354) Landing Rd. (Rt. 707) to end.
Dunnsville.
near Mollusk, turn on Rocky
Dock Street Public
Neck Rd. (Rt. 662) to Thomas Shell Landing
Landing
Landing Rd.
Turn from Nor thumberland
At the end of Dock St. in
Hwy. (Rt. 360) in Reedville
Tappahannock.
onto Fleeton Rd. (Rt. 657).
From River Road (Rt. 354)
Layton Ramp
turn on Belle Isle State Road Cranes Creek
On Rt. 637 in
(Rt. 683). Fee $3.
Turn from Jessie Ball duTappahannock.
Pont Memorial Hwy. (Rt. 200)
at Wicomico Church onto SanMathews
Prince Street Public
dy Point Rd. (Rt. 666).
Milford Haven Landing
Landing
On Gwynn’s Island. Turn
Of f Rt. 360 in downtown
Richmond
from Rt. 198.
Tappahannock.
Simonson Landing
Town Point Landing
At the end of Rt. 606. Turn
Ware’s Wharf
At the end of Rt. 615. From from Rt. 3 onto Rt. 608, then
At the end of Rt. 611 in
Rt. 198 south of Mathews Court- to Rt. 606.
Dunnsville.
house, turn right onto Rt. 615.
Totuskey Creek Landing
Gloucester
Of f Rt. 3 south of Warsaw.
Middlesex
Deep Point Landing
At the end of Rt. 606. Turn Mill Stone Landing
Carter’s Wharf
At the end of Rt. 608, Wafrom Rt. 198 at Harcum.
Of f Newland Rd. (Rt. 624)
ter View. Turn of f Rt. 17 onto to Car ter’s Whar f Rd. (Rt.
Gloucester Point Landing
Rt. 640, then left on Rt. 608. 622).
Near nor th end of York River
bridge, of f Rt. 17.
Oakes/Saluda Landing
Farnham Creek
At the end of Rt. 618. Turn Canoe Landing
Williams Landing
at stoplight in Saluda.
Rt. 608 on Farnham Creek
At the end of Rt. 1303, of f
Rd.
Rt. 17.
Upper Mill Creek Landing
At the end of Rt. 626. Near
Westmoreland
Cappahosic Landing
Har tfield, take Rt. 627, then
At the end of Rt. 618. Turn left on Rt. 626.
Enter from Rt. 3.
from Rt. 614 near Sassafras.
Urbanna Creek
Tanyard Landing
In Urbanna at the end of Vir- Bonums Landing
At the end of Rt. 617. From ginia St. in municipal marina
from Rt. 202 nor th of Callao.
Rt. 17 at Woods Crossroads, (fee for out-of town users).
take Rt. 610 south, then Rt.
Currioman Dock
617 right.
Northumberland
Lodge Landing
from Rt. 3 in Montross.
Warehouse Landing
From Nor thumberland Hwy.
At the end of Rt. 621. From
Rt. 17, turn near Gloucester (Rt. 360) in Callao, turn right Branson Cove
on Harr y Hogan Rd. (Rt. 712).
Cour thouse.
Go to end.
from Rt. 202 towards Coles
Point.
King and Queen
Forest Landing
Waterfence Landing
From Northumberland Hwy. (Rt. Coles Point Plantation
At the end of Rt. 611. Turn 360) north of Heathsville, turn on
Of f of Rt. 728, Coles Point.
of f Rt. 14 at Shanghai.
Coan Stage Rd. (Rt. 612).
Colonial Beach Landing
Rowes Landing
King William
From Nor thumberland Hwy. from Rt. 205 between Oak
West Point Landing
(Rt. 360) near Heathsville, Grove and Colonial Beach.
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Rivah Parks & Recreation
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Public Beaches
New Point Comfort Island at
the Bay is accessible only by
boat at high tide.
Haven Beach, Diggs on Rt.
643 at the Bay.
Essex
Essex County Parks and
Recreation Department
305 Cross Street
443-2470
Sports activities for youth and
adults. Ball fields at Essex High
School.
Middlesex
Holly Point Nature Park
Deltaville
The park offers a retreat on the
banks of Mill Creek. Activities available are picnicking, bird watching
or walking the nature trail. Visitors
can explore the fish-shaped wildflower meadow and view the boats
exhibited by the Deltaville Maritime Museum. There is also a children’s garden and kayak landing.
Open daily from dawn to dusk.
Marsh Street Park
Marsh St.
Tappahannock
443-2470
The park is run by Essex
County Parks and Recreation Department, pool open June–Aug.,
Tues.–Sat. 11 a.m.–6 p.m. and
Sun. 1–6 p.m.
Lewis B. Puller Memorial Park
Saluda
Vir-Mar Beach is a public beach in Northumberland County.
The park is sponsored by the
Middlesex County Museum and
is open 24 hours a day and is on
vation of green space. Includes hiking trail geared to kids, Mary Business Rt. 17 across from the
soccer and football fields, gar- Ball Rd. (Rt.3) ¼ mile east of museum.
Gloucester Point Beach Park dens, hiking paths and an area Lancaster Courthouse. Open
1255 Greate Rd.
for events and social activities. dawn to dusk.
Urbanna Waterman’s Park
Gloucester Point
Baylor Nature Trail on Norris Colorado Ave.
The park offers fishing with no
Pond in Kilmarnock is on a for- Urbanna
Lancaster
license required, public beach,
Overlooks the Rappahannock
mer logging road. On Mary Ball
playground, restrooms, snack Belle Isle State Park
Rd. (Rt. 3) east of downtown River. There is a picnic area and
bar, an observation deck with 1632 Belle Isle Rd.
Kilmarnock. Open dawn to dusk. the park is open from sunrise to
462-5030
high powered binoculars to view Lancaster
sunset.
A 700-acre park on the Public Beach
birds and wildlife.
Rappahannock River, Mulberry
Westland Beach at the termi- Middlesex County
and Deep creeks. Open daily, nus of Windmill Point Rd. (Rt. Sports Complex
The Gloucester Department
sunrise to sunset. Picnic areas, 695) provides access to the Sports Complex Road
of Parks and Recreation
handicap accessible boardwalk Chesapeake Bay. Open dawn to Locust Hill
6467 Main Street
Gloucester
693-2355 and fishing pier, hiking/biking dusk.
Walking track, volleyball and
25 public parks or water ac- trails, bridle paths, motorboat
basketball courts, soccer/footramp ($3 fee). Canoe and kayak
cess areas.
ball field. Open dawn to dusk.
rentals, bicycle and motorboat Mathews
Softball/baseball fields must be
Public Beach
rentals. The park also offers sun- Bethel Beach
scheduled through Sports ComGloucester Point Beach on Rt. set and moonlight canoe trips, Natural Area Preserve
plex Committee.
Turn left on Rt. 611 just
1208 at the York River. Fishing nature programs and overnight
and restrooms.
camping and accommodations. south of the town of Mathews. Public Beach
Parking fee $3 weekends/holi- Turn right on Rt. 643, then left
Wake Beach at the end of Rt.
on Rt. 609. This 50-acre parcel 627.
Tyndall Point Park
days, $2 weekdays.
contains a sandy beach, low
1376 Vernon St.
www.virginiastateparks.gov
dunes and salt marsh habi- Swimming Pools
Gloucester Point
tat bordering the Chesapeake
The park contains remnants Scottie Yard
Town of Urbanna and Deltaville
of Confederate and Union fortifi- N. Main St. and Town Centre Dr. Bay. Over 90 bird species have Community Association (for resibeen reported on the preserve, dents and guests of residents).
cations. It is the site of colonial Kilmarnock
Gloucester Towne, the first buildThe Kilmarnock Dog Park fea- which also protects the globally
ing of which was a tobacco ware- tures off-leash play areas for rare Northeastern Beach Tiger Taber Park
house built in 1632. It also has small and large dogs. Open dawn Beetle.
351 Bonner St.
open play areas.
Urbanna
to dusk.
Mathews Recreation Park
For residents and guests
The park is next to Mathews of residents: playground, and
Woodville Park
Hiking Trails
Bray’s Point Road/
Hickory Hollow Trail, 2 miles High School. It has a softball field, swimming.
Woodville Park Road
of marked trail, Regina Rd. (Rt. basketball court, playground and
The county’s newest park con- 604) in Lancaster Courthouse. two lighted tennis courts. Rt. 14
about a mile north of Mathews
tains hundreds of acres of land Open dawn to dusk.
36 f
donated to Gloucester for preserChesapeake Trail, 1.5 mi. Courthouse.
Tennis Courts
833 High School Circle
Tappahannock
443-2470
At Essex High School. Open to
the public from 5 p.m. until dark
also available.
when school is not in session.
Gloucester
Ark Park
7963 Number Nine Rd.
Gloucester
This active park features soccer fields, a softball field, outdoor
basketball court, restrooms and
a large playground.
Beaverdam Park
8687 Roaring Springs Rd.
Gloucester
693-2107
The park contains a 635-acre
freshwater lake. Eleven fish attractors and several species of
fish are found there. Canoes,
kayaks, paddle boats, and Jon
boats with or without electric
motors are for rent. Launch your
own for a fee. Motors powered
by fuels are not permitted. The
park has a playground, picnic
shelter and an extensive hiking trail system including an
interpretive trail, and multi-use
trail for horseback riding or biking. Open daily from sunrise
to sunset. Fishing and hunting
licenses, bait and snacks are
available.
Brown Park
Foster Rd.
Gloucester
Features a half pipe and
large concrete area with ramps
and rails for skateboarders. An
open, tree-lined grass area is
Parks
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King George
Caledon Natural Area
11617 Caledon Rd.
King George
(800) 933-PARK
A National Natural Landmark,
Caledon was the early colonial seat of the Alexander family. John and Philip Alexander
founded the city of Alexandria
and established Caledon Plantation in 1659. Preservation of the
bald eagle habitat is the primary
focus of the natural area. Five
hiking trails, limited tours of the
eagle area are offered mid-June
through Aug. by reservation only.
Guests can learn more about
Caledon by touring the visitor
center.
Barnesfield Park
(540) 663-3205
Hwy. 301 at the Potomac
Gateway Welcome Center, King
George. 175-acre county park on
the Potomac River with nature
trails, picnic areas, playground,
and beach fishing.
Northumberland
Bush Mill Stream
Natural Area Preserve
At the mouth of Bush Mill
Stream freshwater meets the
saltwater of the Great Wicomico
River. Tidal marshes and mud
flats between steep-sided forested shores. Access by foot
or canoe. Open daylight hours.
Trails, boardwalk, viewing platform and interpretive signs for an
abundance of wildlife. Four miles
from Heathsville on Courthouse
Rd. (Rt. 201), continue straight
on Knights Lodge Dr. (Rt. 642)
for half a mile, and turn left at
the sign.
Dameron Marsh
225-2303
This 316-acre preserve contains one of the most significant
wetlands on the Chesapeake
Bay for marsh-bird communities.
Sand beach habitat is important
for the threatened Northeastern
Beach Tiger Beetle. Facilities
include a trail and boardwalk,
a wildlife viewing platform, and
parking area. Jessie Ball duPont
Mem. Hwy (Rt. 200) to Shiloh
School Rd. (Rt. 606) turn left on
Balls Neck Rd. (Rt. 605).
Fishing Piers
The Great Wicomico Public
Fishing Pier is on the southern
shore of the Great Wicomico
River just off Jessie Ball duPont
Mem. Hwy. (Rt. 200) near the
bridge at Glebe Point. Open from
sunrise to sunset.
Hughlett Point
225-2303
The 205-acre preserve has
sand beaches on the Chesapeake Bay and the mouth of
Dividing Creek, hiking trails and
observation decks to view shorebirds, deer, turkey and migratory
waterfowl. The beaches are home
to the threatened Northeastern
Beach Tiger Beetle. Take Jessie
Ball duPont Mem. Hwy. (Rt. 200)
turn on Shiloh School Rd. (Rt.
606) to the end. Turn right on
Balls Neck Rd. (Rt. 605).
Public Beach
Vir-Mar Beach at the end of
Vir-Mar Beach Rd. (Rt. 643 ) in
Hack’s Neck.
Richmond
Fishing Pier
Rt. 624 to Rt. 638.
Public Beach
4011 Naylors Beach Rd.
Warsaw
Take Rt. 360 to Rt. 624 to Rt.
634.
Public Hiking Trails
Warsaw
Richmond County trail behind
Rappahannock Community College, Rt. 360.
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Rappahannock River Valley
National Wildlife Refuge
336 Wilna Rd.
Warsaw
One of four refuges that comprise the Eastern Virginia Rivers
National Wildlife Refuge Complex. It protects 20,000 acres
of wetlands and associated
uplands along the river and its
major tributaries. At least four
federally-listed threatened or endangered species may be found,
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.
Totuskey Tricentennial Park
With boat landing, Rt. 3 at Totuskey Creek Bridge.
Wilna Pond
333-1470
A 35-acre site, is open to
public fishing. The pond is
home to large mouth bass,
bluegill sunfish, fliers, yellow
bullhead catfish and American
eel. The Wilna Unit is open for
observation and photography
daily, sunrise to sunset. Access
for canoes and kayaks is available. All other refuge units are
open by advanced reservation
only. Headquarters are open
Mon.–Fri., 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.,
except federal holidays. From
Tappahannock, take US-360 E.
toward Warsaw. Follow US-360
E. for 4.1 miles, then turn left
onto Rt. 624/Newland Rd. Fol-
low Newland Rd. for 4.2 miles,
then turn left onto Strangeway/
Rt 636. Follow Strangeway for
¼ mile, then turn right onto
Sandy Ln./Rt 640. Follow Sandy Ln. for 1.1 miles, then turn
left into Rappahannock River
Valley NWR.
Bay Ave.
Public Beach
Colonial Beach
Sunrise to sunset.
Voorhees Nature Preserve
1235 Berry Farm Ln.
Colonial Beach
(434) 295-6106
Westmoreland
A 729-acre preserve on the
A.T. Johnson
northeast bank of Rappahannock
Recreation Center
River, next to Westmoreland
18849 Kings Hwy.
Berry Farm. Four miles of
Montross
wooded trails for self-guided
Aerobics, dance classes, walks. Trail map available at the
cooking programs, basketball, Westmoreland Berry Farm store.
gymnastics, volleyball, enclosed Open weekends, 8 a.m.–6 p.m.,
batting cage, soccer and base- Apr. 22–Dec. 17.
ball fields and small auditorium.
Meeting room and patio available Westmoreland Parks and
for rental.
Recreation Department
493-8163
Castlewood Park
Provides recreation services to
On Castlewood Dr. Permit all county citizens and visitors.
required for parties over 20
people.
1650 State Park Rd.
Hurt Field at Legion Park
Montross
The park extends about one
Rt. 3 west of Montross. Fouracre public park adjacent to and a half miles along the
Chandlers Mill Pond offering rec- Potomac River, and its 1,299
reational opportunities for county acres neighbor the former
homes of both George Washresidents.
ington and Robert E. Lee. The
Horsehead Cliffs provide visitors
Oak Grove Park
Rt. 205 between Oak Grove with a spectacular view of the
and Colonial Beach. Eight-acre Potomac River. The park offers
public park featuring a sports hiking, camping, cabins, fishfield, playground and picnic area. ing, boating and swimming. The
visitor center gives an historical
and ecological perspective to
Robin Grove Park
an important natural area on
Colonial Beach
On Robin Grove, off Monroe the coastal plain.
Food Bank Open
slated for May 10
N O RT H U M B E R L A N D —
White Stone Baptist Church will
sponsor the Food Bank Open Golf
Tournament to benefit the Northern
Neck Food Bank May 10 at Indian
Creek Yacht and Country Club.
Competition will open with a
shotgun start at noon, announced the
Rev. Dr. M.S. “Jeff ” Shanaberger.
Format will be captain’s choice
and prizes will be awarded for lowest
gross and net scores as well as for
longest drive and closest to the pin.
Entry forms are available at all
local golf courses and at whitestonebaptistchurch.org, or contact
the church office at 435-1413, or
[email protected].
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HARTFIELD—The
Father
John Boddie Memorial Golf Classic will be held on Friday, May 10,
at the Piankatank River Golf Club
in Hartfield. This annual event,
presented by the Catholic Church
of the Visitation in Topping, is a
four-player captain’s choice competition open to all.
Team prizes will be awarded
for first, second, and third place in
each flight. Golfers also will compete for individual driving, putting, and accuracy prizes.
The entry fee is $80 per player,
which includes use of the practice
range, golf cart rental, greens fee,
on-course beverages, and dinner in
the Steamboat Restaurant. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. with a
shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. To sign
up or for more information, call
Gary Richardson at 776-0949.
Classic will be held Friday, May
17, at the Golden Eagle Golf
Course in Irvington.
Online registration is available at www.jladder.org.
On the day of the tournament
registration will be at 10:30 a.m.
and contests of skills will follow
at 11 a.m. The shotgun start is
12:30 p.m.
There will be lunch, oncourse refreshments and an
awards dinner.
The format will be fourperson teams, preferred drive,
count best two balls.
Jacob’s Ladder is a 501(c)
(3) student enrichment organization. All proceeds from the
Golf Classic are used to send
children to the Jacob’s Ladder
Summer Residential Enrichment Camp for one month.
Rivah Golf
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less otherwise listed.
www.tidesinn.com
Essex
Hobbs Hole
1267 Hobbs Hole Dr.
Tappahannock
443-4500
An 18-hole course behind
Walmart. Restaurant, pro shop.
King Carter Golf Course
480 Old Saint Johns Rd.
Weems
435-7842
An 18-hole course. Restaurant. Pro shop.
Middlesex
Piankatank River
Gloucester
Golf Club
Gloucester Country Club
6198 Stormont Rd.
6731 Golf Club Rd.
Hartfield
776-6516
Gloucester
693-2662
An 18-hole course. Pro shop,
A 9-hole course. Pro shop, full-service restaurant. www.
snack bar.
piankatankrivergolfclub.com
Lancaster
Northumberland
The Golden Eagle
364 Clubhouse Rd.
Irvington
438-4460
An 18-hole course. Operated
by The Tides resort. Restau-
Quinton Oaks
262 Quinton Oaks Ln.
Callao
529-5367
An 18-hole course. Restaurant. Pro shop.
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Doug Nabhan’s
Coming Here
Signs of Spring
I
am always excited to start looking
for the first signs of spring—anything that makes me believe that my
summer at the Chesapeake Bay is on
the way. Sure signs of spring are the
days getting longer and the day when
we “spring forward” and change all
the clocks. (Wouldn’t you think there
was an easier way to do this?)
The other thing we do as a precursor to spring is sit down and
talk about what guests we want
to have down to Deltaville this
year. The actual list of possibilities is getting shorter each year as
I have revealed too many details
about individual guest behaviors.
I still have one brother and two of
his children who will come back.
I have some people I work with
whom I have invited, but think
the invitation is token. Apparently,
they believe an invitation must be
very formal.
I do have printed invitations
to the bay that read the Nabhans
invite you to the bay, but you
cannot bring any children under
the age of 30, suitcases, or more
than one electronic device. You can
bring towels, food and beer. You
are invited for three full meals, but
the car needs to be getting packed
shortly after the third meal has
been served to you. You do not
need to bring gifts that you think
someone with a bay home would
like, such as lighthouse lamps and
“crabby” things.
Another sign of spring is the
Richmond
number of maintenance calls that
begin to mount up. And, if you are
a “come here” like I am, the most
disturbing thing that can happen is
that you “get a call.” For example,
we stayed down one winter evening and the HVAC system went
out, except when it would suddenly turn on for about 10 minutes. It turned out that the house
was only getting half the power
it was supposed to get, which I
did not even know could happen.
The HVAC service tech said, “The
electrical box is humming, certain
parts of the system have welded
themselves shut, the wobbler shaft
on the air-flow system has gone
haywire, and it is going to be 5
degrees tonight.”
Then, I had to get Dominion
over to see what was up with the
Call us!
We always have
Truckload Pricing
Deltaville
power. The guy that came next
said we had a huge problem and
that we had to shut the power off to
the house, or it would burn down
that night! So now it is 6 p.m.,
and I have to catch a flight out of
town the next day. An impossible
situation faced us. No HVAC, no
power. We had to get the pipes
drained. And before Dominion
would turn the power back on, we
had to have an electrician at the
house first thing in the morning to
rebuild all of the external electrical system.
It seemed utterly hopeless, that
is, until my friends and neighbors, Gene Ruark, the Macks, the
Chaneys, the Cutlers, the Wiltons,
Daniel of Asbury Electric, and
Mike Smallwood came together
like a Norman Rockwell picture
to literally save the day. I am not
speechless often, but the caring
and helpfulness that was shown on
my behalf made me so.
Anyone who reads this column
understands what my little piece
of paradise on the Rivah means
to me. So, this spring, I will not
utter one cross word about maintenance issues, as I could easily have
owned a large “ashtray” that used
to be my house on the Rivah, and
instead of sitting in a chair listening to the sounds of the reconstruction of my home, I will continue
to enjoy the peace and quiet I had
thought could not get any better.
Douglas M. Nabhan is a lawyer
with the firm of Williams Mullen in
Richmond and has had a weekend
home in Deltaville for 21 years.
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per night and all lodgings
are with the (804) area code.
Call the lodging place for
more information. $ indicates
average nightly room rates
$ = $40 to 80; $$ = $90 to
$120; $$$ = $130 to $160;
$$$$ over $160.
North River Inn
Bed and Breakfast
8777 Toddsbury Ln.
Gloucester
693-1616
On 100 waterfront acres,
features antiques, air-conditioning, phones, and private
baths, with views of the river,
creek or fields. Full breakfast
on weekends. Canoes available and deep water dock.
$$-$$$.
U
Essex
Days Inn Motel
Tappahannock
443-9200
60 rooms. Cable TV. Free
continental breakfast. $.
The Willows
Bed and Breakfast
5344 Roanes Wharf Rd.
Gloucester
693-0270
In a former Victorian country
store and post office. Private
baths, TV, queen-sized beds
and breakfast. No smoking.
$$.
The Essex Inn
Bed and Breakfast
203 Duke St.
Tappahannock
443-9900
An historic Tappahannock
Greek revival inn. Four rooms
and four suites all with private
baths, DSL or Wi-Fi access,
cable TV, most with working
fireplaces. Full gourmet breakfast. $$$.
Holiday Inn Express
Tappahannock
445-1200
63 rooms, pool, business
center, fitness center, washer
and dr yer, free internet and
breakfast. $$$.
The Riverview Inn offers a view of the Potomac River in Colonial
Beach.
two guest rooms in the main
house (circa 1756) and a cottage with kitchenette. Pool
table, TV room, pool and full
breakfasts. Water access to
Mobjack Bay. $$-$$$.
Southside Motel and
Marina
910 S. Church Ln.
Tappahannock
443-3363
30 rooms, TV, microwave Comfort Inn
and refrigerator, pool. Free 6639 Forest Hill Ave.
Gloucester
695-1900
boat slips available. $.
Close to the Historic District. Free hot breakfast, WiSuper 8
Fi, and outdoor pool. Hot tub
Tappahannock
443-3888 rooms available. All 79 rooms
43 rooms with cable TV, high have TVs and internet. Call for
speed internet, some with mi- group discounts. $$.
crowaves and most with refrig- www.Comfor tInnGloucester.
erators. Suites and king-sized com
rooms available. $.
Gloucester Inn
Dollar Inn
Gloucester Point 642-3337
823 S. Church Ln.
16 rooms with refrigerators
Tappahannock
443-3366
and microwaves. Cable TV.
25 rooms with cable TV. $.
$-$$.
.
Gloucester
Hampton Inn
Airville Plantation
6638 Forest Hill Ave.
Gloucester
693-9393
6423 TC Walker Rd.
Gloucester
694-0287
Close to the Historic DisA
pre-Revolutionary
es- trict. Free hot breakfast,
tate on 400 acres in Zanoni, Wi-Fi, indoor pool, fitness
this bed and breakfast has center, meeting room, on-site
guest laundr y. All 84 rooms
have cable TV, cof fee makers, laptop desk and more.
Group discounts available.
$$-$$$.
www.Gloucester.HamptonInn.
com
Inn at Sandy Creek
9689 Burkes Pond Rd.
North
693-2311
2 bedroom carriage house
located on historic proper ty
in James Store area. Hot tub,
seasonal pool, full kitchen,
washer/dr yer, satellite TV, WiFi, pet friendly. $$
www.vrbo.com/383535#
Inn at Warner Hall
4750 Warner Hall Rd.
Gloucester (800) 331-2720
A plantation created in
1642, by George Washington’s great-great grandfather,
Augustine Warner. The inn is
a 38-acre waterfront retreat.
Fine dining Fri. and Sat. Rooms
feature antiques and private
baths. Some have views of the
Severn River, a fireplace and
jacuzzi. $$$$.
www.warnerhall.com
Full breakfast. Golf packages and fishing char ters arranged. King, queen and twin
rooms, all with private baths.
Weekday and weekend specials. $$.
Holiday Inn Express
599 North Main St.
Kilmarnock
436-1500
68 rooms with Wi-Fi, extended stay rooms, handicap
rooms, meeting room, business center and outdoor pool.
Full hot breakfast. $$$.
Hope and Glory Inn
65 Tavern Rd.
Irvington
438-6053
Boutique hotel fashioned
from an historic schoolhouse,
eclectically styled. Soak in
a hip pool, taste wine in the
vineyard or cruise aboard a
private boat. $$$$.
Tidewater Motel
Hayes
642-2155
33 rooms, some with kitch- Inn at Levelfields
enettes. Pool. Non-smoking 10155 Mary Ball Rd.
Lancaster
435-6887
rooms available. $.
B&B featuring six guest
rooms. King/queen beds,
Lancaster
fireplaces; four rooms with
Back Inn Time
private baths and two with
445 Irvington Rd.
shared bath. Rowing school,
Kilmarnock
435-2318 pool, librar y. $$-$$$.
A classic B&B, features
four rooms with private baths, Kilmarnock Inn
AC, Wi-Fi, gourmet breakfast 34 East Church St.
and modern conveniences. Kilmarnock
435-0034
16 private guest rooms
$$-$$$.
and suites, breakfast ser ved
each morning. Meeting room
Bel Air Mansion
and event space. Private
and Guest House
lunches and dinners. Walk to
1632 Belle Isle Rd.
Lancaster
462-5030 restaurants and shops. Wi-Fi.
Fully furnished water front $$$-$$$$.
homes at Belle Isle State www.kilmarnockinn.com
Park. Mansion has whirlpool
tub and accommodates six. Historical Lancaster Tavern
Guest house accommodates Bed and Breakfast
eight. Canoes and bicycles in- 8373 Mary Ball Rd.
Lancaster
462-0080
cluded. Seasonal rates.
Two master suites. Internet,
antique furnishings. RestauThe Blue House
rant, includes full breakfast.
331 King Carter Dr.
Irvington
571-331-2877 $$$$.
2BR, 2BA cottage in the
hear t of Ir vington. Available Tides Inn
year round for weekend or 480 King Carter Dr.
438-5000
weekly rental. A hip jewel-box Irvington
Par 3 golf course on-site,
of a house available for your
championship golf at The
getaway. $$$
Golden Eagle, swimming, tenwww.ir vington331.com
nis, sailing, biking, summer
children’s program, spa, speFlowering Fields
cial events, golf and family
Bed and Breakfast
package plans. $$$$.
232 Flowering Field Rd.
White Stone
435-6238 www.tidesinn.com
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Whispering Pines Motel
226 Methodist Church Rd.
White Stone
435-1101
Twenty-five guest rooms, 2
suites; swimming pool, Wi-Fi.
$-$$.
full breakfast, snacks, robes,
Wi-Fi, TV with DVD player, DVD
librar y, sunroom with DirecTV
and librar y. Massage available. $$$.
www.bethanyinnatleafwood.
com
Yankee Point Marina
Cottages
1303 Oak Hill Rd.
Ottoman
462-7018
Pool.
Cottages:
fully
equipped with 3 bedrooms
and 2 baths on creek with
dock and ramp.
The Chesapeake Inn
Urbanna
758-1111
Urbanna’s unique boutique
hotel catering to the boater,
business and leisure traveler.
$$$.
www.thechesapeakeinn.com
Mathews
Buckley Hall Inn
Mathews
725-1900
Offers a variety of rooms,
all with private baths. Country
breakfast, some four poster
beds and fireplaces, wellstocked library.
Furnished
with 18th centur y reproductions. $$-$$$.
www.buckleyhall.com
The Deltaville Inn
Hardyville
761-7059
A bed and breakfast. $$$.
Deltaville Dockside Inn
70 Dockside Dr.
Deltaville
776-9224
Air-conditioning, cable TV,
pool. $.
Edentide Inn
204 Bland Point Rd.
Deltaville
776-6915
The Inn at Tabbs Creek
Three air-conditioned rooms
384 Turpin Ln.
with TV and VCR. Private sitPort Haywood
725-5136 ting room with fireplace, priA waterfront retreat situated vate screened porch. Boat
on a secluded creek. Over 800 slips available. Sand beach
ft. of waterfront and 8 acres of and fishing pier. Full breakwooded and open space. The fast. $$-$$$.
main Inn is an 1820’s newly
renovated farmhouse with Harrow House
separate cottages housing the 167 Lovers Ln.
815-3102
suites just across the garden Deltaville
View of Jackson Creek and
and pool. $$-$$$$.
the Bay. Three double rooms
with shared bath, air-condiMiddlesex
tioned, cable TV, continental
Atherston Hall
breakfast. $.
250 Prince George St.
Urbanna
758-2809 Heaven Scent
Immerse yourself in true Bed and Breakfast
English countr y living at this 14180 Gen. Puller Hwy.
832-6200
B&B just a stroll from Ur- Deltaville
Farmhouse with ground floor
banna’s water front. Beautiful
gardens, relaxing porches, tra- room with king bed. Upstairs
ditional sailing and pet friend- family suite with king, queen
and twin beds. Refreshments
ly. $$-$$$.
and full breakfast on porch.
www.atherstonhall.com
WIFI, guest computers, cable
TV, DVD collection and librar y.
Bethany Inn at Leafwood
Will shuttle to local marinas.
820 Gloucester Rd.
Saluda
(864) 934-7308 Parking area for boats and
1780’s Colonial home lo- trailers. Children welcome.
cated in Saluda. The garden Pet friendly. Late arrival okay.
cottage has a queen bed, sit- Open year round. $$-$$$.
ting room, kitchenette and private bath. The Acacia Room Inn at Urbanna Creek
and Leafwood Room are up- Bed and Breakfast
stairs in the main house and 210 Watling St.
42 f
rented as one. Rooms include
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bright green paint burst out
to light up my kitchen
We’ll match any vision
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Urbanna
758-4661
Virginia’s Cottage has a
queen bed, kitchenette, bath,
porch with rockers, and private garden with hot tub.
King Suite includes separate
sitting room, jacuzzi bath
and shower. Watling Suite includes two rooms with queen
beds, and a private bath. All
include full breakfast, robes,
DirecTV, W-iFi, librar y and patio. $$-$$$.
www.innaturbannacreek.com
Ivy Cottage
323 Twiggs Ferry Rd.
Hartfield
Upscale guest cottage for
two on the Piankatank River.
Features central air, full kitchen, living room, bedroom with
adjoining bath and a yearround porch. Non-smoking.
Amenities include cable TV,
VCR, DVD, telephone, pier,
complimentar y breads, cereals, cof fee and teas. $$$.
www.virginiarivercottages.
com
Pilot House Inn
2737 Greys Point Rd.
Topping
758-2262
24 rooms, cable TV, WiFi, dining room, conference
room, and airport adjacent to
inn. $.
Northumberland
Bay Motel
Lilian
453-5171
20 air-conditioned rooms
with cable TV and phone;
swimming pool. Pets $10. $.
Cats Cove Cottage
2273 Mundy Point Rd.
Callao
529-5056
A private water front cottage
for two. Sailboat depth deepwater pier. Swimming pool,
rowboat. Continental breakfast ser ved weekends. Two
night minimum. $$.
Cabins at Ingram Bay
Heathsville
580-7292
Two cedar cabins with view
of Chesapeake Bay. Sleeps
up to 6. Kitchen, bath, Wi-Fi,
satellite TV, access to fishing, crabbing, canoe, kayak
and outboard boat rentals.
Daily or weekly rentals.
www.captbillyschar ters.com
Fleeton Fields
Bed and Breakfast
2783 Fleeton Rd.
Reedville
800-497-8215
Three water view suites with
private baths, robes, DirecTV,
Wi-Fi. Kayak and canoe available. Children and pets with
prior arrangement. Breakfast.
$$$$.
Gables Bed and Breakfast
Inn
859 Main St.
Reedville
453-5209
Victorian Captain’s Mansion c.1874 National Register with 1800’s schooner
mast built into the home.
One guest room with private
bath in main house. Coach
house with four guest rooms
with private baths and water
views. Waterside cottage with
two luxur y suites. Boat slips
available. Breakfast. $$$$.
11 rooms; daily/weekly/
monthly rentals. $.
Richmond
Greenwood Bed and
Breakfast
99 Maple St.
Warsaw
333-4353
Two guest rooms with private baths, cable TV; central
dining for guests. Countr y
breakfast. $.
Northern Neck Inn Warsaw
4522 Richmond Rd.
Warsaw
333-1700
38 rooms, including suites,
satellite TV, air conditioning, swimming pool, exercise
room. Continental breakfast.
Pets accepted. $-$$$.
Westmoreland
Bell House Bed and
Breakfast
821 Irving Ave.
GrandView Bed and
Colonial Beach
224-7000
Breakfast
Alexander Graham Bell’s
114 Riverside Ln.
Reedville
453-3851 summer
home
on
the
Water front bed and break- Potomac River. Listed on the
fast on the Chesapeake Bay, National Register of Historic
close to Smith Island and Places and is a Virginia HisTangier cruises. Private pier, toric Landmark. Four rooms
breakfast, wheelchair acces- with private baths. Wine and
sible. $$.
cheese each evening, full
breakfast. $$$.
Ma’Margaret’s House
www.thebellhouse.com
249 Greenfield Rd.
Reedville
453-9110 General’s Ridge Vineyard
A restored grandmother’s 1618 Weldons Dr.
223-2478
home expanded to meet the Hague
The
Manor
House,
a
needs of the twenty-first centur y. Built in 1914. All rooms three-bedroom home with
have private baths, personal full kitchen, dining and living spaces. Vineyard Views,
thermostat, TV and Wi-Fi.
a two-bedroom home with
Northumberland Motel
full kitchen, dining and liv436 Northumberland Hwy.
ing spaces. Homes situated
Callao
529-6370 in the vineyard. Complimen-
tar y bottle of wine. $$$-$$$$.
www.generalsridgevineyard.com
Guest Houses
at Stratford Hall
483 Great House Rd.
Montross
493-8038
The Cheek and the Astor
guest houses each have a
fully-equipped kitchen, living
room, central heating and air
conditioning and guest rooms
with private baths. 21 guest
rooms. Breakfast and tour included. $$.
Skipjack Inn
347 Allen Point Ln.
Kinsale
472-2044
Four guest rooms, private
bath, individual temperature
controls. A guest kitchenette
is available on the main floor.
$$$-$$$$.
The Plaza B & B
21 Weems St.
Colonial Beach
224-1101
Six guest rooms with private
baths; two full suites, four
mini-suites. Full breakfast
and afternoon refreshments
included. Heated pool and hot
tub. Two cottages also availThe Inn at Montross
able. The Garden Cottage, is
21 Polk St.
Montross
493-8624 equipped with kitchen, central
Bed and breakfast with 5 air, washer/dr yer, dishwasher, cable TV. Accommodates
guestrooms. $$$.
six. The Potomac Porch Cottage I has three bedrooms
Nightingale Motel
and Potomac Porch Cottage II
and Marina
has one bedroom. Both with
101 Monroe Bay Ave.
Colonial Beach
224-7956 river views and comparable
35-slip marina with elec- amenities to the Garden Cottric and water, motel with five tage. Linens provided. $$$$.
guest rooms, restaurant next www.colonialbeachplaza.com
door. $.
Wakefield Motel
1513 Irving Ave.
Oyster Reef
Colonial Beach 224-7311
347 Allen Point Ln.
Twenty rooms, some with
Kinsale
472-2044
One-bedroom cottage over- refrigerator, microwave. Some
looking
Yeocomico
River. with kitchenettes. Private pier.
Queen bed, sleep sofa, roll- $-$$.
away. Sleeps five. $$$$.
Washington and Lee Motel
17055 Kings Hwy.
Riverview Inn
Montross
493-8093
24 Hawthorne St.
Twenty-eight rooms with miColonial Beach
224-0006
21 guest rooms. Internet, crowaves and refrigerators, free
Wi-Fi. $.
cable TV, water front. $-$$.
Your Place on the Rivah
Summer Rental
Ivy Cottage
Mobjack Bay Victorian; waterfront cottage cheerfully
decorated. Built 2011. 3 BR, 2½ BA, Crabbing, Fishing,
Boating Dock.
Weekly, Weekend, Monthly.
804-347-0201
RESERVATIONS: (757) 472-7211
“Stillpoint”
Tour the Cottage on the Web at:
www.virginiarivercottages.com
Visa & Master Card Accepted
Charming Guest Cottage for two
on the Piankatank with a pier
Spacious beach apartment with a view to the Bay
Enjoy bikes, birds & boats
while being steps from the beach
$2,500/month, $1,500/2 weeks or $800/week
Call (804) 776-9084
for more information
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Rivah Camping
ll campgrounds provide
full water, electric and
sewage hookups unless noted and all phone numbers are
in the (804) area code. Contact the camp for more information and for rates.
Smith Point Marina
and Campground
989 Sunny Bank Rd.
Reedville
453-4077
On Little Wicomico River.
10 campsites for seasonal
campers.
www.smithpointmarina.com
A
Gloucester
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone
Park™ Camp-Resort
3149 Campground Rd.
Hayes
642-4316
On the Severn River with
fishing and crabbing piers and
boat ramp. Over 200 sites for
RV and tent camping, as well
as cottages. Yogi Bear’s Water Zone™, Jumping Pillow,
recreation center, playground,
kayak and paddleboat rentals.
Family fun with planned activities. Par ty packages and day Campers at Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort near Hayes in Gloucester County test their skills in a
game of “washers,” which is kind of like horseshoes.
passes available.
www.jellystonegp.com
Thousand Trails –
Chesapeake Bay Preserve
12014 Trails Ln.
Gloucester
693-6924
On Piankatank River. 400
sites, nationwide membership
camping, pool, boating facilities, camp store, enter tainment, organized activities.
Lancaster
1632 Belle Isle Rd.
Lancaster
(800) 933-Park
Campsites (28), canoe/
kayak campsites (8), rental
cabins, mansion and guest
house. Free boat launch for
overnight guests. Trails, fishing pier, canoe and motor
boat rentals, camp store,
laundry facilities, bath house
and restrooms.
www.virginiastateparks.gov
Mathews
Gwynn’s Island RV Resort
551 Buck Chase Rd.
Gwynn
725-5700
125 sites, sand beach,
por table boat launching, boat
ramp nearby, recreation hall,
camp store.
New Point Comfort
RV Resort
846 Sand Bank Rd.
New Point
725-5120
300 sites, boating facilities,
pool, playgrounds, recreation
hall, planned entertainment.
Sites on waterfront.
2005-06 National RV Park of
the Year.
Bush Park Campground
724 Bushy Park Rd.
Wake
776-6750
400 sites, year-round section, pool, recreation hall,
laundry, scheduled activities,
pier, boat ramp.
Richmond
Heritage Park
2570 Newland Rd.
Warsaw
333-4038
78 sites plus log cabins, 243 acres, pool, boat
ramp, hiking trails, shaded
picnic grounds. 2 BR cabins
available.
Naylors Beach
Campground
4011 Naylors Beach Rd.
Warsaw
333-3951
Sites for tents and trailers,
camp store, playground, boat
ramp. Open May 1-Sept. 30.
Westmoreland
Harbor View Campground
15 Harbor View Circle
Colonial Beach
224-8164
Open Apr.–Nov. 140 campsites with full hookups. Family
oriented, outdoor pool, recreation center, boat slips, fishing, picnic area, horseshoes,
playground and basketball.
Cross Rip Ltd.
Cross Rip Rd.
Deltaville
776-9324 Leedstown Campground
Beach boat basin, water 2195 Leedstown Rd.
and electric. Reservations Oak Grove
224-7445
requested.
Open May 1–Nov. 1. 20 RV
sites. 10 tent sites. WaterMiddlesex
Grey’s Point Camp
front camping, fishing pier,
Bethpage Camp-Resort
boat launch, gas dock, camp
679 Browns Ln.
Topping
758-2485 store and arcade.
Urbanna
758-4349
700 sites, boat ramp and
1,000 sites, water park, con- slips, bait and tackle shop Monroe Bay Campground
ference center, playgrounds, (Virginia Saltwater Tournament 1412 Monroe Bay Circle
organized activities, char ter weigh station), recreation hall, Colonial Beach
224-7418
fishing and cruise boats, boat splash pool water park, nature
302 sites, including 134
slips, boat storage, 1, 2 and trails, planned entertainment.
full hookup sites. Playground,
3 bedroom vacation rentals.
game
room,
campground
Northumberland
store, propane on site, beach
Chesapeake Bay Camparea and boat ramp.
Resort
382 Campground Rd.
Reedville
453-3430 1650 State Park Rd.
On Little Wicomico River. Montross
493-8821
Pool, children’s playground,
Camping (133 sites), group
mini golf, satellite TV, hot camping (3 sites), and 26
showers, canoe rentals and cabins. Pool and boat launch
boat ramp. Big rig sites, free for overnight guests.
tent and smaller RV sites Camp store, laundry faciliavailable.
ties and bathhouse.
Marine Science Day due May 18 at VIMS
GLOUCESTER POINT—
Marine Science Day, the
Virginia Institute of Marine
Science (VIMS) annual open
house, will take place on Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m.-3
p.m. on the VIMS waterfront
campus in Gloucester Point.
This popular event is offered
free of charge and is held rain
or shine. The goal of Marine
RAL posts May
2013 special
events calendar
KILMARNOCK—The
Rappahannock Art League
recently posted its special
events calendar for April.
All events will be held
at the RAL Studio Gallery
at 19 North Main Street in
KIlmarnock, said marketing
committee member Barbara
Richards. Gallery hours are
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays
through Saturdays. Admission is free and all art work
is for sale.
A new exhibit, “One Artist
Show - John Latell,” will
open May 1 and continue
through June 1, said Richards.
Latell’s original works of
art in a variety of mediums
including metal, paint and
cloth will fill the exhibit
room for this new exhibit,
she said.
The First Friday Reception from 5 to 7 p.m. May 3
will highlight the exhibit. The
public is welcome to come
meet the exhibiting artists,
tour the gallery and enjoy light
refreshments, she said.
From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May
11, 9 a.m. RAL will offer an
“Off-the-Wall Sidewalk Sale.”
RAL members have collected
an amazing array of new and
previously enjoyed art and artrelated items, said Richards.
Shoppers will find framed and
unframed original paintings,
prints, photographs, mosaics,
jewelry, pottery, art books,
frames, art supplies, note
cards and other items.
The sale will be held rain
or shine at the gallery, she
said. Proceeds will support
gallery operations.
Science Day is to give the
public a behind-the-scenes
look at how VIMS research in
Chesapeake Bay and around
the world helps protect and
restore marine ecosystems.
Visitors will be able to
speak with scientists at display
booths to learn how they help
manage blue crabs, restore
oysters, survey fish populations, unravel biodiversity,
monitor water quality, find and
remove “ghost” crab pots, and
more.
The Institute honors a dif-
ferent animal each year during
Marine Science Day, with this
year’s choice being the oyster.
The younger set will have the
chance to learn about oysters
with fun crafts and activities
in the Children’s Pavilion.
Kids and parents will also
have the chance to collect and
observe organisms from the
York River, and to tour the
Institute’s Teaching Marsh and
Oyster Hatchery.
Susan Maples, VIMS Public
Outreach Coordinator, says
this year’s event will “feature
The
Highest
Quality
Amish
Built
Chairs
several new hands-on activities in addition to favorites
from years past.”
One of the event’s perennial favorites is the Parade of
Marine Life, in which children
and adults from around Tidewater walk through the VIMS
campus wearing handmade
creature costumes including
seahorses, jellyfish, sharks,
dolphins, and blue crabs.
In addition to these daylong activities, Marine Science Day offers a series of
events that begin at specific
times. These include 10-minute mini-lectures, a seafood
cooking demonstration, and
musical performances by
Bob Zentz. Details on these
and all the other activities
are available in the Marine
Science Day program, which
is available ahead of time at
www.vims.edu/msd.
VIMS, one of the leading
marine centers in the U.S., provides research, education, and
advisory service to help protect and restore Chesapeake
Bay and coastal waters.
Rivah Museums & Historic Sites
A
Essex
Essex County Museum
and Historical Society
218 Water Ln.
Tappahannock
443-4690
Included is the “Carl D. Silver
Gallery,” another smaller gallery,
a gift shop, reference room, document storage room, and handicap
accessible restrooms.
Exhibits of interest include
“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 a civil
war diorama: “Ft. Lowry.” Continuing exhibits include prehistoric
fossils, Native American artifacts,
colonial relics, and items from
the American Revolution, Bacon’s
Rebellion, the Civil War and World
Wars I and II.
Open free of charge daily (except for Wed. and Sun.) from 10
a.m.–3 p.m.
Gloucester
Gloucester Museum
of History
6539 Main St.
Gloucester
693-1234
The Botetourt Building, built
about 1770, was New’s Ordinary,
a roadside tavern. On display is
the “Battle of the Hook” exhibit,
which was donated by the Battle
of the Hook Committee and created by Warren Deal. Other displays of military conflicts focus on
Gloucester’s WW II veterans. Also
on display is the “Good Old Days”
exhibit.
The free museum is open
Mon.–Sat. from 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
and by appointment.
Pocahontas Museum
7335 Lewis Ave.
Gloucester
693-2795
The Museum has information,
artifacts and pictures relating to
the Indian Pocahontas, Captain
John Smith and the Powhatan
Indians. On display is a rock traditionally known as the one on
which Capt. John Smith’s head
was placed when Pocahontas
saved his life at Werawocomoco
(Wicomico) in Gloucester County.
The museum is open on the
second Sat. of each month
Above is a photo of Historic Christ Church in Irvington during the Civil War era. On May 17, the museum will
host a symposium on the Civil War featuring historian and author John V. Quarstein’s presentation on the
crew of the USS Monitor, the first Yankee iron-clad ship. The reception is at 5:30 p.m., and the program at
7 p.m.
through Oct. from 1–4 p.m. and the museum comprises three
by appointment.
historic buildings and library.
More than 350 years of area
history is on exhibit in the 1797
Lancaster
clerk’s office, 1821 jail, and 1828
Christ Church and
Lancaster House.
Carter Reception Center and
The Genealogy and History LiMuseum
brary provides more than 7000
420 Christ Church Rd.
reference materials including loWeems
438-6855 cal court records, census data,
The reception center and mu- business information, vital reseum was built in 1735 by Robert cords, county histories, church
“King” Carter.
records, and family files. The card
The church, reception center catalogue is available online.
and museum are open to the pubOpen Wed.–Fri. 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
lic Apr.–Nov. from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Admission is $3.
Mon.–Sat. and 2–5 p.m. Sun.
Research library open Tues.-Fri.
Callfor group tours. Other times 10 a.m.-4 p.m. with a $5 daily use
by appointment.
fee.
www.christchurch1735.org
Both facilities open some Saturdays. Closed major holiday weekKilmarnock Museum
ends. Check website for complete
76 N. Main St.
listing and hours.
Kilmarnock
436-9100
This museum features displays Morattico Waterfront Museum
and exhibits focusing on Kilmar- 6584 Morattico Rd.
Morattico
nock’s past and present.
The museum offers exhibits of
Rotating exhibits are featured
plus displays of local artifacts and an old fashioned country store,
a timeline of events throughout the history of the work life, gear
area history. Currently on exhibit and agriculture of local watermen
is news photography by the late of the village. Also on display are
Tanyua Dickenson, reporter for Native American artifacts, photos
and documents relating to village
the Rappahannock Record.
The museum is open Thurs.– history.
The museum is open Sat.
Sat., 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Free.
noon–4 p.m. and Sun. 1–4 p.m.
May–Oct.
Mary Ball Washington
Museum
Northern Neck
8346 Mary Ball Rd.
Sports Wall of Fame
Lancaster Courthouse
462-7280 60 South Main St.
435-1211
Located in the Historic District, Kilmarnock
The Northern Neck Sports Wall
of Fame features plaques with
bios and photos of individuals
past and present that have excelled in sports from the Northern
Neck of Virginia. Free. Located
inside The Sports Centre. Open
Mon.–Fri. 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Sat.
9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Steamboat Era Museum
156 King Carter Dr.
Irvington
438-6888
The museum offers a visual
history of the steamboats importance to area commerce, culture,
social connections and life to small
towns along the Chesapeake Bay
and its tributaries. Dioramas, oral
histories, models, artifacts, paintings, photos and audio and interactive components.
The “Welcome Aboard” exhibit
features an eight foot cutaway
model of the steamer Lancaster.
Also featured are vignettes of various rooms such as a typical stateroom, wheelhouse, boiler room,
galley and dining room. The exhibit includes a sixfoot map showing
steamboat wharf stops.
Open Thurs.–Sat., 10 a.m.–4
p.m. and Sun., 1–4 p.m. Donation only.
Mathews
Gwynn’s Island Museum
1775 Old Ferry Rd.
Gwynn
725-7949
Features an exhibit of the
“CINMAR” Discovery—the oldest
man-made stone tool found in
the Americas. The original stone
blade was dated at 20,000 years
old and is on display in the Smithsonian Institution. It was dredged
from 240 feet of water about
40 miles offshore in the Atlantic
Ocean by Mathews scallop boat
captain Thurston Shawn in 1970.
Other exhibits include a pre-Civil War Wheeler and Wilson sewing
machine and 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 is memorabilia
from the 1907 Jamestown Exposition, an extensive display of
antique spectacles collected by
the late Dr. Wm. H. Gatten, and
artifacts from a mid-18th century
home site, including glass and
pottery shards 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, prehistoric Native Americans, and an extensive
history on the life of Captain John
Smith and his connection to Gwynn’s Island. There is a 100- plus
year old corn sheller, with original
red paint and name.
There is 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.
The museum, open 1–5 p.m.
each Fri., Sat. and Sun. May–
Oct., also has a research library
and gift shop.
Admission is free, donations
welcome.
Mathews Maritime Museum
482 Main St.
Mathews
725-4444
The museum features memorabilia, artifacts, documents, photos, models, and many memories
of time gone by. Long a boat building area of note, Mathews additionally has had its share of local
watermen, menhaden fishermen,
merchant mariners, US Navy sailors, fish packing houses, boat
repair facilities, and marinas. The
museum honors the past and
works to educate the future about
maritime history.
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The museum is staffed by volunteers, generally on Fri. and Sat.
from Apr.–Nov. from 10–2, or by
request for groups. If the “open”
flag is flying, you’re invited inside.
sora skiff once used for bird hunting in the Dragon Run, and several small skipjacks and deadrise
workboats. The F. D. Crockett,
a log bottom buyboat is at the
museum’s Pierwalk as is the Explorer, a 30' reproduction of the
shallop Captain John Smith used
to explore and map Chesapeake
Bay in 1608.
In the boat shop visitors can
see under construction a flatbottomed utility skiff typical of
Deltaville boats of the past.
In the park are picnic tables,
walking trails, a sculpture garden,
a kayak landing and a children’s
garden. There is also a fishshaped wildflower meadow.
On the fourth Sat. May-Nov.
there is a Farmers’ Market with
over 40 vendors, creek cruises,
miniature horse rides and more.
The nature park is open daily,
dawn to dusk. The museum is
open Tues.- Sat. 10–4 and Sun.
1–4.
Tompkins Cottage
43 Brickbat Rd.
Mathews
725-3487
Near the Mathews Courthouse,
is a typical tidewater cottage of the
early 1800s. 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 county map, and a
sales area offering publications
concerning Mathews history and
Middlesex County Museum
related gift items.
Admission is free. Open Fri. 777 Gen. Puller Hwy.
758-3663
and Sat. from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Saluda
As one of the oldest county
through Oct.
museums in the state of Virginia, the museum covers over
Middlesex
400 years of local history. ReDeltaville Maritime Museum
cently remodeled, our expanded
and Holly Point Nature Park
exhibits feature a vast array of
287 Jackson Creek Rd.
objects and items not seen toDeltaville
776-7200 gether before: fossils and Indian
The newest exhibit is “Middlesex artifacts, 19th Century textiles
in the Civil War 1861-1865” and and clothing, a 1930’s country
will run until 2015. Artifacts and store, agricultural and industrial
models from when Deltaville was tools, historical money, toys and
the “Boat Building Capital of the medical instruments. The exhibChesapeake” are on exhibit.
its contain stories of our past,
The Johns’ Pavilion displays including our African American
historic vessels such as the W. A. history, Civil War, Revolutionary
Johns, a 34-foot three-log bottom War, WWI, and WWII era, and
sailing canoe that has had a num- tales of our most famous local
ber of working lives in Deltaville resident, Lt. General “Chesty”
waters. Also, displayed is an old Puller, the most decorated Ma-
Reedville Fishermen’s Museum
Preserving the Watermen’s Heritage
Building with its boat and model
workshops and the historic William Walker House.
In the water, the museum showcases the Claud W. Somers, a 42foot skipjack built in 1911, which
offers tours twice monthly, and
the Elva C., a 55-foot traditional
workboat built in 1922, which of.
Northumberland
fers tours to members.
Northern Neck Farm Museum
The museum also offers a gift
shop and is open Tues.–Sun.
Burgess
761-5952 from 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. May
Luther Welch donated the through Oct. Admission is $5 for
property and much of the equip- adults, $3 for seniors and free
ment to create a museum to for children under 12. www.rfmutell the history of farming in the seum.org
Northern Neck. The big red barn
houses a photographic exhibit Rice’s Hotel/
of farms, an American Indian ex- Hughlett’s Tavern
hibit and farm equipment such 73 Monument Place
as antique tractors, hand tools, Heathsville
580-3377
planters, seed hullers and butA 1700’s restored Tavern and
ter churns. Other exhibits in- community square, the site include a children’s area and an cludes a gift shop, foundation
exhibit on Northern Neck rural office, blacksmith shop, woodelectrification.
workers shop, spinning and weavThe gift shop features many ing studio and Carriage House.
items including a first edition col- The Transportation Museum
lectible tractor and toys. Hours Building houses a permanent exare Sat. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. and Sun. hibit of the Chicacoan Oak. The
1–4 p.m. Admission is $2 for museum also offers a community
adults, $1 for students, and chil- room for rent and various classes
dren under 12 are free.
in heritage arts.
Gift Shop: Call for hours. 580Reedville
3536. Blacksmith shop hours:
Fishermen’s Museum
Tues., Thurs., Sat. 10 a.m.–3
504 Main St.
p.m. Spinning and weaving studio
Reedville
453-6529 hours: Wed. 10 a.m.–2 p.m.; Sun.
The museum offers visitors 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Quilt Guild hours:
a glimpse of the rich heritage of Tues. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Woodworkthe fishermen and watermen of ers studio hours: Fri. 10 a.m.–3
Virginia’s Northern Neck and the p.m. Restaurant at the Tavern,
Chesapeake Bay.
call 580-7900. Tavern Foundation
In addition to the main mu- hours: Mon.–Thurs. 9 a.m.–noon.
seum gallery housing its perma- www.rhhtfoundation.org
nent and changing exhibits, the
museum features the Pendleton
rine in corps history.
The museum has local history books for sale and resource
books for the public’s use in the
research center.
Open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Wed.–Sat.
Richmond
Menokin
4037 Menokin Rd.
Warsaw
Menokin was built c. 1769. It
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 and 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.
Richmond County Museum
5874 East Richmond Rd.
Warsaw
333-3607
The museum is in the county’s
old jail, which was built in 1872.
It includes three galleries, exhibit
rooms and an office. The jail’s
hanging chamber is also on the
second floor.
On permanent display is a
scale model of the historic 1748
Richmond County Courthouse,
the third oldest courthouse in
Virginia, a collection of Forrest
Patton photography and an old
fashioned country store. Another
exhibit features Francis Lightfoot
Lee, signer of the Declaration of
Independence.
Open Wed.–Sat. from 11
a.m.–3 p.m.
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A.T. Johnson Museum
The school was named for Arm18849 Kings Hwy.
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The museum preserves the instrumental in its construction.
history and legacy of education
Open on Sat.,10 a.m.–2 p.m.,
for African American students in Sun., 2 p.m.–4 p.m. and other
the Northern Neck, especially in times by appointment.
Westmoreland County.
The museum is a depository George Washington Birthplace
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224-1732
related to education.
George Washington is among
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School was the first public educa- native sons. Commander of the
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Continental Army, Revolutionary
War hero and first President of the
United States, he professed to be
first and foremost a farmer.
Open to the public 9 a.m.–5
p.m. Admission $3. 16 and under
free.
James Monroe Birthplace
Museum and Visitor Center
4460 James Monroe Hwy.
Colonial Beach
214-9145
Open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Admission is free. A picnic area is on
the grounds and a canoe launch
is at a dock on Monroe Creek.
Kinsale Museum
449 Kinsale Rd.
Kinsale
472-3001
The museum is dedicated
to the preservation, collection,
exhibition and interpretation of
local history. It’s in a late 19th
century barroom, which was
used as a meat market in the
1920s; the old Ice Cream Parlor
next door is being renovated by
the Kinsale Foundation for gallery, library and meeting space.
The 1909 Bank of Kinsale building stands just off the green
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building (1919).
Open Fri. and Sat. from 10
a.m.–5 p.m.
Museum at Colonial Beach
128 Hawthorne St.
Colonial Beach
224-3379
It is housed in the former Hoffman Gas Building (c. 1893).
The museum depicts Colonial
Beach heritage through various
artifacts. Emphasis is on the
period from 1890 through 1958
when the town was a busy river
tourism attraction that drew
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If You Go
Sandpiper Reef
342 Misty Cove Road,
Hallieford, Mathews, VA
23109
725-3331
Open
Thursday-Saturday,
5-9 p.m.
Sunday, noon-8 p.m.
On the Menu
Sandwiches
Entrees
Kids Menu
Did you know?
The restaurant building
was once the dining hall
for a Baptist Bible Camp
for girls.
hen I was first offered
the job of “restaurant
reviewer” for the Rivah
Visitor’s Guide, I was very reluctant to accept. You see, I’ve met
very few foods I don’t like. And
being from West Virginia, I’m big
(no pun intended) into fried food,
fast food and the all-you-can-eat
buffets. I used to think if I’m not
bursting at the seams, I didn’t get
my fair share at the Golden Corral.
Since moving to the more
sophisticated, genteel state of Virginia, I have changed a few dietary
habits, hopefully for the better. Hot
dogs and pizza are still two of my
favorite foods, but I’ve acquired
somewhat of a taste for quality.
For example, I prefer Klondike ice
cream bars over the cheaper store
brands. In fact, I’ve been known to
eat a whole pint of Haagan Dazs ice
cream at one sitting, and then frantically search the freezer for more.
For my restaurant review, I chose
Sandpiper Reef in Mathews County
because I heard it was really good.
My wife Bev and I had an excellent
meal there on a Saturday night and
even were treated to some relaxing
dinner music by David McKenney.
As I listened to Harry’s Chapin’s
“Cat’s in the Cradle,” I was confronted with an extensive menu and
several tempting appetizers and specials.
Bev and I shared the seafood
bisque as an appetizer, but she got
very little. It was so good it left me
wanting to order another bowl. I
could have made a meal of this sweet
cream-based soup.
However, I still had other courses
to conquer that night.
Next came the dinner salad. Fresh
lettuce, onions, cucumbers, cherry
tomatoes and spicy croutons covered
with a sweet homemade raspberry
vinaigrette dressing had me licking
my bowl clean.
Next, the entree. Bev and I both
wanted the “Reef and Beef,” which
consisted of grilled seafood, beef tenderloin, squash and onions over a bed
of rice. It was excellent.
Bev ordered that, and I ordered
an old healthy favorite of mine—the
fried seafood platter, which was, as
you might imagine, a variety of fresh
fried seafood.
Next time I will get it broiled. Not
because broiled is healthier, as my
waitress reminded me as I drained
my second beer, I just love seafood
dipped in melted butter.
Neither of us could finish our
dinner, so we got “doggie bags” of
leftovers to take home. I ate them
both the next night.
For dessert, we shared. We ordered
white chocolate cheesecake with
fresh whipped cream and strawberries. Wow! Maybe the best thing we
had all night. I arm-wrestled Bev for
the final bite, not remembering she’d
been pumping iron.
As we were about to leave, I saw a
“king cut” of prime rib delivered to a
nearby table. I will return.
The restaurant
The Sandpiper Reef in Mathews
County is not easy to find. Turn off
two-lane Hallieford Road (Route
626) onto Godfrey Bay Road and
then onto Misti Cove Lane. There
are no billboards along the way
announcing it is “straight ahead.”
Rather, there are small tasteful signs
at every turn that lead diners to this
hidden gem.
“They really have to come find
us, and when they do they usually
come back,” said restaurant owner
Liz Scribe. “Obviously, we rely on
a lot of return customers.”
Liz has two bumper stickers she
gives to patrons. One reads “Away
From It All,” and the other reads
“Mathews’ Best Kept Secret.”
The restaurant building is a “plain
Jane.” It is a former dining hall for
an all-girls summer Baptist Bible
Camp that many locals may remember attending. When I heard this,
I felt bad about not saying grace
before lunging into my food.
Adjacent to the restaurant is a red
barn that once served as the camp’s
activities center and now is the home
of The Court House Players.
The restaurant sits a stone’s throw
from Godfrey Bay on the Piankatank
River, and is surrounded by waterfront cottages. These cottages were
once the sites of Bible Camp bunkhouses, but when the camp closed in
the 1980s, the houses and lots were
sold as prime waterfront sites.
Sandpiper Reef was once named
Misti Cove Restaurant, but has been
Sandpiper Reef for several years,
including the eight years Liz has been
with it—the first three years as manager and the last five years as owner.
“I’ve changed the restaurant into a
very casual, family place,” she said.
“I want people to come here, feel
comfortable and have fun.”
Flip-flops, t-shirts and shorts are
allowed, and even encouraged. During
warm weather, diners enjoy eating on
the large screened-in porch.
The menu is long. From soups,
salads, sandwiches, full-course blue
collar selections and more elaborate
fare, it’s all there—steaks, seafood,
chicken, and Italian.
A small bar with five stools sits
in the corner of the spacious dining
area. So spacious that the Sandpiper
Reef frequently hosts wedding receptions, baby showers, family reunions
and other special events. The restaurant is open to the public only four
days a week—Thursday through
Sunday. Liz also has a thriving catering business.
Take it from me. Her food is
fresh, plentiful and top-of-the-line,
especially those homemade soups
and desserts. And the staff could not
be any more accommodating and
friendly.
Rivah Dining
estaurants are listed by
county and all are in the
(804) area code unless noted.
Call for hours. B=breakfast,
L=lunch, D=dinner. $ indicates average price range of
entrees: $ = under $10; $$ =
$10 to $16; $$$ = over $16.
R
food every weekend. B/L/D/$.
TBonz and Tuna
429 Dock St.
Tappahannock
445-8862
A specialty meat and seafood shop. Boars Head deli
meats and cheeses, specialty
items and ready-to-cook meals,
beers and wines. Fresh bait
and ice for your river fishing
needs. Carr y out only. L/$$.
Essex
Almost There Family Dining
6501 Richmond-Tapp. Hwy.
Tappahannock
443-2622
American cuisine. Steaks,
burgers, barbecue, sandwiches, seafood and daily specials.
B/L/D/$.
To Do Cafe & Restaurant
1008 Church Ln.
Tappahannock
443-2002
Traditional American food:
Barbeque, burgers, hot dogs,
seafood and steaks. L/D/$.
Applebee’s
Tappahannock
443-0361
American cuisine, steaks, The Pilot House Restaurant and Motel is located next to Hummel
ribs, stir-fried specialties and Airfield at Topping in Middlesex County. The facility also operated The
Beacon Activities Center is also at the site.
more. L/D/$$.
Arnest Seafood & Cafe
504 Church Ln.
Tappahannock
443-5225
Open 7 days a week. Specializing in the freshest seafood in the Northern Neck.
B/L/D/$-$$.
Asia Café
Tappahannock
445-9991
Chinese restaurant serving
Szechwan, Hunan and Cantonese cuisine. Take out. L/D/$.
Bella’s Italian Restaurant
and Pizzeria
Tappahannock
443-4912
Pizza,
subs,
spaghetti,
and wraps. Lunch specials.
L/D/$-$$.
Hobbs Hole Restaurant
1267 Hobbs Hole Dr.
Tappahannock
443-4451
Ser ving hand cut steaks,
baby back ribs, fresh fish and
seafood, pork and much more.
L/D/$-$$$.
Los Portales
Tappahannock
443-0132
Authentic Mexican cuisine.
Featuring quesadillas, fajitas,
burritos, enchiladas and more.
L/D/$-$$.
Lowery’s Seafood
528 North Church Ln.
Tappahannock
443-2800
Family dining, specializing in
crab cakes, oysters, shrimp,
fish, beef and all-American
Captain’s Grill and Patio
chicken. House salad dress528 Church Ln.
ings.
Meeting
facilities.
Tappahannock
443-2800 L/D/$$.
Appetizers, burgers, seafood, sandwiches, and a late O’Shuck’s Oyster Bar
night menu. L/D/$$.
324 Prince St.
Tappahannock
443-4402
China King Buffet
Specializing in fresh sea1392 Tappahannock Blvd.
food. Rotating dinner menu,
Tappahannock
443-2999 lunch to go. L/D/$$.
Chinese Szechwan, Cantonese and Peking cuisines plus Parr’s Drive Inn
American foods. Lunch spe- 715 N. Church Ln.
cials, family dinners. L/D/$$. Tappahannock
443-2000
Burgers, sandwiches, ice
Java Jack’s Coffee House
cream and more. B/L/D/$.
504 Church Ln.
Tappahannock
443-5225 Pizza Hut
B/L/D/$-$$.
Tappahannock
443-2915
Different styles of pizza
along with side dishes including salad, pasta, buffalo wings,
breadsticks, and garlic bread.
L/D/$$.
Relish
Historic Prince St.
Tappahannock
443-2333
Located inside the Rivahside
Cafe. Contemporar y Southern
style cuisine. Open Thurs.–
Sun. For reser vations call 7616727. $$$
Rivahside Cafe
221 Prince St.
Tappahannock
443-2333
Signature items include burgers, homemade chicken salad
and soups. B/L/$.
Twister’s Premium
Frozen Yogurt
Tappahannock
445-1252
Offering 10 Flavors. $.
Virginia Barbeque
Tappahannock
443-2685
Authentic freshly made side
items and true wood-smoked
meats. L/D/$$.
Gloucester
5 Bucks Fresh Pizza
Hayes
642-5823
Pizza, salads, subs, calzones, strombolis, gyros, 25
flavors of hot wings. L/D/$$.
Anna’s Pizza
6545 Market Dr.
Gloucester
693-4171
Pizza, subs, salads, Italian
dinners. L/D/$$.
Anna’s Pizza
Glenns
758-1112
Pasta dishes, subs, pizza.
Take out only. L/D/$-$$.
Roma’s Italian Restaurant
Tappahannock
443-5240
Complete
Italian
menu.
Lunch and dinner specials. Ann’s Family Dining
L/D/$-$$.
Glenns
758-3031
Traditional
American
The Sand Bar
menu ser ved countr y style.
1267 Hobbs Hole Dr.
Tappahannock
443-1800 B/L/D/$.
Open 6 days a week.
Applebee’s
L/D/$–$$.
6086 Walton Ln.
Gloucester
694-3160
Shoney’s
American cuisine, steaks,
Tappahannock
443-5306 ribs, stir-fried specialties and
Breakfast, lunch & dinner more. Take out available.
buffets. Serving fresh local sea- L/D/$$.
Bangkok Noi
6724 Main St.
Gloucester
695-1177
Authentic
Thai
cuisine.
Breakfast Fr.–Sun. L/D/$-$$.
Brickwood Grill
Gloucester
693-5950
Seafood, steaks, Blue Crab
margaritas. Open 7 days a
week D/$$–$$$.
Courthouse Restaurant
6714 Main St.
Gloucester
210-1506
Ser ving breakfast all day.
Daily specials and homemade
pies. B/L/D/$.
Cruiser’s Sports Bar & Grill
Gloucester
693-6246
Homemade lunch specials.
Charbroiled steaks, deli sandwiches. Live entertainment.
L/D/$$.
Damon’s
Gloucester
693-7218
Seafood, prime rib, sandwiches, subs. B/L/D/$$.
Egghead’s Diner
Gloucester
684-1222
Fresh, local seafood, desserts, full menu including
breakfast available all day.
B/L/$-$$.
El Ranchito
7313 Main St.
Gloucester
694-8003
Burritos, taco salad, tamales, chili rellenos. L/D/$.
Ginny’s Place
Hayes
642-8780
Hometown cooking, buffet
style. L/D/$.
Good Fortune
Chinese Restaurant
6904 Main St.
Gloucester
694-0111
Cantonese and Szechwan.
Beer, wine, cocktails. L/D/$$.
Great Wall
6585 Market Dr.
Gloucester
695-0500
Hunan and Szechwan Chinese cuisine. L/D/$.
50 f
Dining
f 49
Hana Sushi
Hayes
642-3055
Sushi bar and Japanese Hibachi cooking. Watch the chefs
per form tricks with knives as
they cook to order. D/$$.
Hong Kong
Hayes
642-5555
Chinese takeout. Small eatin area. L/D/$$.
Jay Sushi
Dock & Dine
Looking for a place where you
can pull up in your boat and
enjoy a meal by the water?
The following restaurants offer moorings for customers.
See full restaurant listings for
more information.
Potomac River Area
s The Mooring Restaurant –
Yeocomico River
s Dockside Restaurant and
The Blue Heron Pub – Monroe Creek
s AC’s Cafe & Sports Grill –
Lower Machodoc Creek
s Kinsale Harbour Restaurant
–Yeocomico River
s Riverboat on the Potomac
Great Wicomico
River Area
s The Crazy Crab – Cockrell’s
Creek
s Deli at Cockrell’s Creek Seafood – Cockrell’s Creek
s Leadbelly’s – Cockrell’s
Creek
s Horn Harbor House Restaurant – Great Wicomico River
Rappahannock
River Area
s Cocomo’s – Broad Creek
s The Tides Inn – Carters
Creek
s Merroir Tasting Room – Locklies Creek
Piankatank River Area
s Seabreeze Restaurant – Milford Haven
s Sandpiper Reef
York River Area
s River’s Inn - Sarah’s Creek
Gloucester Point 642-4422 1725 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy.
Sushi, Sashimi, Terriya- Gloucester Point
642-4620
ki, noodles, soups, salads.
L/D/$$.
along with side dishes including salad, pasta, buffalo wings,
Jessica’s Sweet Shop,
Cafe and Bakery
L/D/$$.
6558 Main St.
Gloucester
693-5235 The Point Bar and Grill
Fresh roasted coffee, sal- 1785 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy.
ads, soups, sandwiches. Fresh Gloucester
684-2234
baked cinnamon rolls, scones,
Appetizers, steaks, seafood.
yeast breads. B/L/$.
L/D/$$.
Jessica’s On Main
6553 Main St.
Gloucester
693-2020
Fine, casual dining on Main
St. Pasta, Seafood, Sandwiches, Weekend Specials include
FIsh Fr y and Prime Rib, Delectable Desserts and more! L/D
Closed Sunday $$
The River’s Inn
and Crab Deck
8109 Yacht Haven Rd.
Gloucester Point 642-6161
Provides seasonal entrees
using fresh, local seafood and
produce. Views of Sarah Creek
on the York River. Outdoor dining available. L/D/$$-$$$.
Juan’s Mexican Cafe
and Cantina
Hayes
642-5401
Mexican menu. L/D/$$.
Rosemary and Wine
6655 Main St.
Gloucester
684-0777
Tapas, full wine bar and microbrews. D/$-$$.
Family friendly frozen yogurt
shop featuring a wide variety of along with side dishes includflavors and 60 toppings. $.
ing salad, pasta, buffalo wings,
Sweet Madeline’s
L/D/$$.
Gloucester
642-1780 Tony and George’s
Homemade soups, salads, 2880 King William Ave.
desserts. Café, delicatessen, West Point
843-4448
catering, corporate functions,
Seafood and Italian dishes.
box lunches. L/$.
L/D/$$.
Tony and Milena’s Pizzeria
Hayes
684-0708
Authentic Italian food. $$.
Tops China
100 Winters St.
West Point
L/D/$.
Wild Ginger
6904 Main St.
Gloucester
694-0111
Fine Chinese and Asian cuisine. L/D/$$.
Vinny’s Italian Grill
and Pizzeria
4915A Richmond-Tapp. Hwy.
Aylett
769-8822
L/D/$-$$$.
Wild Rabbit Café
6604 Main St.
Gloucester
694-5100
Coffee bar with latte, cappuccino, espresso, brewed
coffees, iced or hot, and
smoothies. Soups, salads,
deli
sandwiches,
paninis.
B/L/D/$.
Ruby Tuesday
6749 Fox Center Pkwy.
Gloucester
694-4955
Burgers, extensive salad
King & Queen
bar. American style cooking.
Antonio’s Pizza
Curbside ser vice. L/D/$$.
Mattaponi
785-2720
Sal’s Pizza
Little Italy
Pizza, pasta, subs, salads
6685 Fox Centre Pkwy. 2520 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy.
642-6470 and more. Italian food, friendly
Gloucester
993-2646 Hayes
Subs,
pizza,
pastas. atmosphere. L/D/$-$$.
Wide selection of delicious
and affordable Italian cuisine. L/D/$$.
Nick’s Spaghetti
L/D/$-$$.
and Steak House
Salsa’s Mexican Grill
Nick’s Spaghetti
785-6300
Hayes
684-5545 Shacklefords
and Steak House
Specializing in Italian food
Mexican atmosphere. Fa1440 Geo. Was. Mem. Hwy.
Gloucester Point
642-2330 jitas, tacos, chimichangas, and steaks. L/D/$$.
Traditional Greek cuisine, enchiladas and vegetarian enItalian dishes, steaks and sea- trees. Karaoke. L/D/$.
King William
food. L/D/$$.
Arnest Seafood
Short Lane Ice Cream
109 Commerce Park Dr.
Company
Number One
7481 Hargett Blvd.
Manquin
769-3315
Gloucester
693-3851 Gloucester
Fresh seafood.
695-2999
Chinese cuisine. L/D/$$.
Over 20 flavors of homemade ice cream. Banana Anna’s Pizza
Olivia’s in the Village
splits, fancy sundaes, cones 3040 King William Ave.
6597 Main St.
West Point
843-4035
and dishes. $.
Gloucester
694-0057
Pizza, subs, salads, Italian
Steaks, seafood and pasta, Sunrise Donuts
dinners. L/D/$$.
B/L/D/$$.
Hayes
210-1215 Hong Kong
Papa Johns
Open 7 days a week. Baker y, 4915 Richmond-Tapp. Hwy.
4766 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy. coffee, donuts, cheesecakes, King William
769-8832
Hayes
693-4433 baked goods. $.
Chinese food. L/D.
Take out only. L/D/$-$$.
Pizza Hut
Sweet Frog of Gloucester
416 4th St.
6826 Walton Ln.
Pizza Hut
843-3444
Gloucester
693-4065 West Point
Kelsick Specialty Market
6632 Main St.
Gloucester
693-6500
Carr y-out catering, box lunches, gourmet baskets. Wine and
beer tastings. $-$$.
843-2211
Lancaster
Alley Cafe Sports Lounge
608 N. Main St.
Kilmarnock
436-1100
Daily specials. B/L/D/$.
Anna’s
150 Old Fairgrounds Way
Kilmarnock
435-8960
Pasta, pizza, subs, seafood
and steaks. L/D/$-$$.
Bentley’s Grille
572 Rappahannock Dr.,
White
Stone
435-2000
American-continental cuisine
with a French flair. Closed Sun.
L/D.
Bluewater Seafood and Deli
459 N. Main St.
Kilmarnock
435-3530
Fresh Seafood and homemade deli items. Lunch to go.
$$.
Carwash Cafe and Catering
481 North Main St.
Kilmarnock
435-0405
Take out available. B/L/$.
Carried Away Cuisine
10 N. Main St.
Kilmarnock
435-9191
Specialty coffees, sandwiches, fresh salads, homemade
soups and desserts. Gourmet
entrees to go. B/L/$-$$.
Find us on Facebook or www.
CarriedAwayCuisine.com
Corner Bar and Grill
5360 Mary Ball Rd.
Lively
462-0110
Home of the ½ lb. black angus burger, no filler crab cake.
Dining
Thurs. night is shrimp night.
L/D/$.
Country Cottage
Ice Cream Shop
and Fudge Factory
795 Rappahannock Dr.
White Stone
435-3812
Hand-packed
ice
cream
cones, sundaes, splits and
milkshakes. Homemade fudge
and gourmet chocolate. $.
Dixie Deli
55 Irvington Rd.
Kilmarnock
435-6745
Soups, hot and cold sandwiches and salads. L/$.
El Charrito
Restaurante Mexicano
652 N. Main St.
Kilmarnock
435-1791
Daily specials. Closed Mon.
L/D/$-$$.
435-8915
Peking and Cantonese cuisine. Irvington
438-6363 White Stone
Crab cakes, fish tacos, fried
L/D/$.
A restaurant full of music,
laughter, and food. Reser va- oysters, steamed shrimp, barbecue. L/D/$.
Historic Lancaster Tavern
tions suggested. D/$$$.
8373 Mary Ball Rd.
Pizza Hut
Lancaster
462-0080 The Oaks
Golden Eagle Grill
589 N. Main St.
Providing homestyle cooking 5434 Mary Ball Rd.
364 Clubhouse Dr.
435-3551
and fine dining for over 200 Lively
462-7050 Kilmarnock
Irvington
438-6740 years. Breakfast Sat. and Sun.
Casual family dining. Fresh
Closed Tues. Private parties. B/L/D/$-$$.
meats and seafood spe- along with side dishes includL/$-$$.
cials weekly. Daily specials. ing salad, pasta, buffalo wings,
www.tidesinn.com
Hong Kong
L/D/$$.
L/D/$$.
410 N. Main St.
Great Fortune
Kilmarnock
435-7979 Pelicans
52 f
Chinese Restaurant
Chinese, Szechwan, Hunan 40 Windjammer Ln,
443 N. Main St.
and Cantonese. L/D/$.
Kilmarnock
435-6333
Specializing in authentic The Dining Hall of the Hope
Mandarin, Szechwan, Hunan, and Glory Inn
65 Tavern Rd.
Irvington
438-6053
Fine dining, three/four courses, prix fixe. Reser vations required. D/$$$.
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16 Town Centre Dr.
Kilmarnock
436-9221
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L/D/$$.
River Market
1 Rappahannock Dr.
White
Stone
435-1725
Gourmet shop featuring
lunches and dinners to go.
Homemade bread and salads, large wine selection.
L/D/$-$$.
Rocket Billy’s
White Stone
435-7040
Breakfast, sandwiches, burgers, crab cakes, Rappahannock
oysters and more. Outdoor
pick-up window. B/L/$.
Sal’s Pizza
456 North Main St.
Kilmarnock
435-6770
Hot and cold subs, Italian
dishes and pizza. L/D/$$.
Sandpiper
White Stone
435-6176
Established in 1982. Specializing in fresh seafood and
hand cut meats. D/$$$.
Savannah Joe’s Barbecue
55 Irvington Rd.
Kilmarnock
435-6000
Real hickor y pit, slow
smoked barbecued pork, ribs,
chicken. L/D/$.
Seven
606 Chesapeake Dr.
White Stone
435-2300
A sinful martini bar and restaurant. D/$$$.
Tides Inn – Dining Room
480 King Carter Dr.
Irvington
438-5000
Regional favorites and gourmet fare with award winning
wine list, views of Carters
Creek. Dock and dine. D/$$$.
www.tidesinn.com
Tides Inn – Chesapeake
Club
480 King Carter Dr.
Irvington
438-5000
Multi-tiered layout with a
Stevie’s Ice Cream
casual atmosphere and bar.
469 N. Main St.
Kilmarnock
435-2252 B/L/D/$$-$$$.
Cones, milkshakes, sundaes, www.tidesinn.com
specialty sundaes, Bay Blast,
lattes, smoothies and snow Town Bistro
45 South Main St.
cones. Outside seating only. $.
Kilmarnock
435-0070
Now open in new location.
Sting Ray’s Food Service
Featuring a seasonal menu of
3611 Irvington Rd.
Irvington
436-2720 locally inspired dishes. Open
Specialty burgers, Italian sau- kitchen, full bar. Chef owned
sage, steak philly, chicken philly, and operated. D/$$$.
reuben, sandwiches, french fries
and more. Corn hole games. Willaby’s
Family oriented, pet friendly. 327 Old Ferry Rd.
B/L/$.
White Stone
435-0000
Ser ving lunch and dinner with
Thai Pot
a view of the Rappahannock
36 N. Main St.
River. L/D/$-$$.
Kilmarnock
436-THAI www.wilabys.com
Thai and American food. Outdoor dining available. L/D/$$.
Mathews
Rivah Reader Recipes
Mama’s Cheese Ball
Crab Imperial
12 oz. cream cheese
2 oz. blue cheese
1/2 c. sharp cheddar cheese,
grated
2 T. mayonnaise
1 tsp. curry powder
4 oz. chopped dates
1/2 c. golden raisins,
chopped
1/2 c. toasted chopped
pecans (you can use walnuts
too)
1 lb crab meat, jumbo lump
1/2 c. olive oil mayonnaise
1.5 oz. roasted red pepper packed
in oil
1 pinch cayenne pepper… just a
dash
1 T. capers drained
2 oz. Jarlesburg cheese, coarsely
grated
2 ounces Parmesan, coarsely grated
2 T. honey mustard (Inglehoffer
sweet hot is suggested)
3 T. panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
1/8 tsp. Pimenton de la Vera
(powdered smoked Spanish red pepper,
smoked paprika)
2 T. fresh dill, finely chopped
Combine
cheeses,
mayonnaise and curry until well
blended. Add dates and raisins.
Roll into a ball and then roll
in toasted nuts. Chill well and
serve with crackers. This freezes
as well and is a very portable
party appetizer.
Jo Manson
Kilmarnock, VA
Add all ingredients to a large mixing
bowl except the crab and panko. Mix
well.
Gently fold in the crab meat being
careful not to break up the lump crab
meat.
Very gently fold in the panko.
Transfer the crab mixture to an
oiled oven-safe baking dish. Sprinkle
a little panko on the surface, if
desired.
Bake at 350 degrees F until
the crab imperial is bubbly and the
panko is turning golden brown,
about 30 minutes.
Servings: 3
Harold and Judy Burnley
Northumberland, VA
Send your
recipes to
[email protected]
Classic Cafe
10532
Buckley
Hall
Rd.
Mathews
725-3352
Family restaurant, pizza and
hot dogs. Closed Wed. and
Sun. L/D/$.
Stan-Strings Family Kitchen
and Pizza
12 Linden Ave.
Cobbs Creek
725-9797
Down home Southern cooking. Pizza, steaks, seafood,
sandwiches, paninis and subs.
B/L/D/$.
Linda’s Diner
56 Buckley Hall Rd.
Mathews
725-7070 White Dog Bistro
Hamburgers, BBQ, sandwich- 68 Church St.
es, breakfast specials. Dinner Mathews
725-7680
specials Friday. B/L/$.
Fine dining and catering.
Open Thurs.–Sun. Wine Down
Lynne’s Family Restaurant
Bar open Thurs.–Sat. Late night
menu available. Entertainment
Mathews
725-9996 Fri. and Sat. nights. $$-$$$.
Fresh seafood platter, prime
rib and fresh cut steaks.
Middlesex
B/L/D/$$.
Bethpage Miniature Golf
and Ice Creamery
Mi Casa Azteca Mexican
Restaurant and Cantina
Urbanna
758-GOLF
286 Main St.
Twenty flavors of Hershey’s
Mathews
725-7272
Authentic Mexican cuisine. hand dipped ice cream and
Take out available. Open 7 soft ser ve. Banana splits, sundaes, homemade waffle cones,
days. L/D/$-$$.
milkshakes, smoothies and
more. $.
Richardson’s Café
12 Church St.
Mathews
725-7772 Blue Dog Restaurant
Old-fashioned soda fountain 15170 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy.
758-2070
and ice cream bar. Daily specials Saluda
L/D/$.
and old time favorites. Lunch
sandwiches, paninis, wraps and
burgers. Dinner steaks, pastas Cafe By the Bay
and fresh, local seafood. Break- 17435 Gen. Puller Hwy.
Deltaville
776-0303
fast Sat.–Sun. L/D/$-$$.
Sandwiches, paninis, salads
and coffee. B/L/$.
Sandpiper Reef
342 Misti Cove Rd.
Hallieford
725-3331 Café Mojo
A view of the Piankatank 230 Virginia St.
758-4141
River. Fresh seafood and prime Urbanna
Fresh seafood, pastas, interbeef, original desserts. D/$$.
national fare. Dine Caribbean
style. Reser vations acceptSeabreeze
ed for parties of 6 or more.
384 Old Ferry Rd.
Gwynn’s Island
725-4000 D/$$$.
Local seafood on the waterCap’n Ron’s
front. B/L/D/$$.
36 Campbell Dr.
Topping
758-2928
Shun Xing
Smoked BBQ, Ribs, Brisket,
Chinese Restaurant
Chicken. Take-out only. Fri.-Sat.
183 Main St.
Mathews
725-4682 Sun. 11-7. L/D/$
Szechwan, Canton and HuChina Spring
nan cuisine. L/D/$.
Saluda
758-2266
Southwind Pizza
Szechuan, Hunan and Can44 Church St.
Mathews
725-2766 tonese cuisine. L/D/$.
Homemade pizzas, sandwiches on homemade bread, CoCoMo’s
fresh local seafood, hand- 1134 Timberneck Rd.
776-8822
crafted beer on tap, live mu- Deltaville
Offering
fresh
seafood,
sic on the first, third and fifth
Sat. of the month. Brunch Sun. steaks, burgers and sandwiches as well as a full bar.
L/D/$$.
Dining
L/D/$$-$$$.
owners of Rappahannock River Oysters, showcasing their
Colonial Pizza
nationally renowned shellfish
50 Watling St.
along with artisanal small
Urbanna
758-4079 plates, wines, specialty beers.
Greek-Italian and American Open daily. L/D/$$.
food. L/D/$$.
Ostra of Urbanna
Cross Street Coffee
240 Virginia St
51 Cross St.
Urbanna
758-4440
Urbanna
758-1002
Fresh seafood, steaks, burgGourmet and organic coffee. ers, daily specials, live enterSandwiches, paninis and pas- tainment, B/L/D/$$
tries. B/L/$.
www.Ostraurbanna.com
Pilot House Inn
Dano’s Pizza
Topping
758-2262
Hartfield
776-8031
Ser ving food “just like GranPizza and subs. Free deliv- ny made.” Buffets and menu.
er y. L/D/$$.
B/L/D/$$.
Debbie’s Family Restaurant
Locust Hill
758-9595
Steak,
salmon,
pastas,
salads,
sandwiches,
seafood, Build your own burgers.
B/L/D/$$.
Doghouse Deli
Deltaville
776-0099
Breakfast, sandwiches, ice
cream, daily specials. Local
marina pick-up available. Hours
var y. B/L/$.
DooWilly Concessions
Truck
758-0630
Cheese steaks, crab cakes,
seafood, sandwiches, subs,
wraps, daily specials. Catering
and special events. $.
Deltaville
776-9611
Fresh seafood, steaks and
pasta. L/D/$$.
The Galley
Deltaville
776-6040
Steaks,
seafood,
BBQ.
L/D/$$.
Toby’s
220 Jack’s Place
Deltaville
776-6913
Seafood. D/$$$.
Virginia Street Cafe
201 Virginia St.
Urbanna
758-3798
Fresh
seafood,
grilled
steaks, local clam chowder,
Belgian waffles, reuben sandwiches. B/L/D/$.
Rudy’s Pizza
Topping
758-0605
New Kent
Pizza, subs, ribs, BBQ. CarAntonio’s Pizza
r y-out only. L/D/$.
6245-A Chesapeake Circle
New Kent
966-1486
Something Different
Pizza, pasta, subs, salads
Urbanna
758-8000 and more. Italian food, friendly
Homemade foods. BBQ, atmosphere. L/D/$-$$.
smoked meats, local seafood,
soups, sandwiches, homemade Sophie’s Place
sides, coffee, freshly roasted 18950 Motel Dr.
843-2333
peanuts, fine wines, cheeses West Point
Family style restaurant, serving
and desserts, including premium natural ice creams. B/L/$. pastas, seafood, steaks; buffet
and menu available. Breakfast
Stan-Strings Family Kitchen weekends only. L/D/$$.
& Pizza of Deltaville
Northumberland
Deltaville
776-7095
Down home Southern cook- Callao Dairy Freeze
ing. Daily specials. Pizza, 362 Northumberland Hwy.
steaks, seafood, sandwiches,
paninis and subs. Free deliver y
to local marinas. L/D/$-$$.
Eckhard’s
2700 Greys Pt. Rd.
Topping
758-4060
German, Italian, fresh seafood,
Black Angus steaks. Chef’s daily Steamboat Restaurant
specials. Featuring Black Angus 6198 Stormont Rd.
prime rib Fri. and Sat. Reserva- Hartfield
776-6589
tions suggested. D/$$$.
Dining
overlooking
the
green. New management and
Keepers
menu. Salads, seafoods, pa15447 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy.
ninis, sandwiches, subs and
Saluda
758-5720 many ethnic staples. Banquet
Hot grill. B/L/$.
& pavilion room can seat 200.
Catering & private parties availMarshall’s Drug Store
able. L/D/$$-$$$.
50 Cross St.
www.piankatankrivergolfclub.
Urbanna
758-5344 com
Drug store lunch counter
serving sandwiches, soups, ice Sunset Bar and Grill
cream, and real milkshakes. 16197 Gen. Puller Hwy.
B/L/$.
Deltaville
776-8803
Seafood and steaks. Karaoke
Merroir Tasting Room
and live music. B/L/D/$-$$.
784 Locklies Creek Rd.
Topping
758-2871 Taylor’s
Water front dining by the 17321 General Puller Hwy.
Callao
529-6881
Burgers, fries, bbq, subs,
fried chicken, soft ser ve ice
cream, milkshakes, sundaes &
more. L/D/$.
Horn Harbor House
Restaurant
836 Horn Harbor Rd.
Burgess
453-3351
Come by land or sea. Fresh
seafood, hand-cut steaks.
D/$$-$$$.
Chitterchats
846 Main St.
Reedville
453-3335 Jacey Vineyards –
Ice cream, desserts, gifts The Vineyard Restaurant
and coffee. $.
619 Train Lane
Wicomico Church
580Crazy Crab
4053
Enjoy unique dining experienc902 Main St.
Reedville
453-6789 es in the center of our vineyard.
Views of Cockrell’s Creek Serving Lunch Thursday through
from both the dining room and Saturday and Dinner Friday and
deck. Daily chef’s specials Saturday. Sunday Brunch. L$$/
feature seafood, steaks and D$$$
chicken dishes. Tues.–Sun.
Leadbelly’s
L/D/$$.
252 Polly Cove Rd.
Reedville
453-5002
Deli at
Casual water front dining.
Cockrell’s Creek Seafood
L/D/$-$$.
567 Seaboard Rd.
Reedville
453-6326
Crab cakes and seafood Lottsburg Cafe
salads. Full sandwich menu, 2919 Walmsley Rd.
529-5300
luncheon plates, entrees. Callao
B/L/D/$-$$.
Overlooking Cockrell’s Creek.
ABC on/off. L/$.
Luna Restaurant
17390 Richmond Rd.
For the Occasions
Callao
529-LUNA
Steak and seafood with a
Callao
529-6993
Seafood, steaks and chick- touch of Italy. L/D/$-$$$.
en. L/D/$-$$.
Newsome’s Restaurant
235 Jessie Ball duPont Mem. Hwy.
The Health Nut
Burgess
453-9071
Closed Sun. L/D/$.
Callao
529-5888
Ser ving real fruit smoothies.
Nino’s Pizza and Subs
L/$.
54 f
We live on the Chesapeake
and so does our food.
4357 irvington road
irvington, VA 22480
804-438-6363
www.natestrickdogcafe.com
Dining
f 53
and steaks. L/D/$$.
Callao
529-7548 China Inn
Featuring New York and Sicil- 5059 Richmond Rd.
333-9333
ian pizzas, subs and Italian din- Warsaw
L/D/$$.
ners. L/D/$.
T&J’s Dairy Barn
718 Jessie Ball duPont Mem.
Hwy.
Burgess
453-4455
Ice cream, pizza. L/D/$
Tommy’s
729 Main St.
Reedville
453-4666
Prime beef, seafood. Wine
and bar. Dock and dine. D/$$.
Waterman’s Restaurant
Heathsville
580-2220
Local seafood and shellfish,
steaks and traditional cuisine.
Sun. brunch, Wed.–Sat. D/$$.
Richmond
Anna’s Italian
Restaurant and Pizza
53 Gordon Ln.
Warsaw
333-9222
Pasta, pizza, subs, seafood
The Daily
130 Court Circle
Warsaw
333-3455
Coffee shop with breakfast
sandwiches, paninis, deli sandwiches and salads. B/L/$.
Fat Finch Cafe
4288 Richmond Rd.
Warsaw
333-3188
Seafood and steaks. L/D/$$$$.
Hunan Village
Chinese Restaurant
453 Main St.
Warsaw
333-1688
Specializing in Hunan and
Szechwan Cuisine. L/D/$.
Lilly’s Dining and Desserts
130 Main St.
Warsaw
333-3260
Ice cream parlor, baker y,
restaurant. B/L/D.
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Northern Neck Gourmet
115 Main St.
Warsaw
333-3012
Homemade chicken salad
and quiche, sandwiches and
salads. L/$.
Espresso Station
Soft serve ice cream cones,
215 Washington Ave.
milkshakes, sundaes, flurries,
Colonial Beach
224-0045 floats, malts, brownie a la modes,
Gourmet coffee shop. $.
banana splits, snowballs. $.
Fat Freda’s
Riverboat on the Potomac
119 Hawthorne St.
301 Beach Terrace
Colonial Beach
224-1211 Colonial Beach
Roma’s Italian Restaurant
224-7055
Soups, sandwiches. L/D/$.
5061 Richmond Rd.
Potomac
River
views.
Warsaw
333-1932
B/L/D/$$-$$$.
Complete
Italian
menu. Good Eats Cafe
12720 Cople Hwy.
L/D/$-$$.
Seaside French and Thai
Kinsale
472-4385 201 Wilder Ave.
Chef-owned since 1997. Your Colonial Beach
224-2410
Westmoreland
best chance for a great meal
L/D/$$.
AC’s Cafe and Sports Grill
with local wines, children’s
190 Plantation Dr.
menu and full bar. D/$$.
Stratford Hall Dining Room
Coles Point
472-5528
483 Great House Rd.
Come by land or water. L/D/$. High Tides on the Potomac
Stratford
493-1965
205 Taylor St.
Soups, sandwiches, seafood
Angelo’s
Colonial Beach
224-8433 and more L/$.
15835 Kings Hwy.
Steak and seafood restauMontross
493-8694 rant and tiki bar. L/D/$-$$.
Wilkerson’s
Italian dishes including pasSeafood Restaurant
ta, sandwiches, subs; gyros, The Inn at Montross
3900 Mckinney Blvd.
steaks and more. L/D/$-$$.
21 Polk St.
Colonial Beach
224-7117
Montross
493-8624
Seafood, buffet and sandThe Art of Coffee
Fine dining, catered events. wiches. L/D/$-$$.
15722 Kings Hwy.
Open Thurs.–Sun. D/$$$.
Montross
493-9651
Yesterday’s
Ser ving
full
breakfast, Kinsale Harbour Restaurant 15220 Kings Hwy.
lunches and gourmet coffees, 285 Kinsale Rd.
Montross
493-0718
lattes, pastries, frappes and Kinsale
472-2514
Prime rib, seafood, steaks,
smoothies $.
Come by boat or by car. chops, pasta and Mexican.
Backdraft
B/L./D/$-$$.
L/D/$$.
7415 Oldhams Rd.
Kinsale
472-4200 The Lighthouse
B/L/D/$$.
11 Monroe Bay Ave.
Colonial Beach
224-7580
Coles Point Tavern
Thai and French cuisine.
Restaurant and Bar
L/D/$$.
850 Salisburg Park Rd.
Hague
472-3856
B/L/D/$.
The Mooring
363 Allen Point Ln.
Dockside Restaurant
Kinsale
472-4470
and the Blue Heron Pub
Sat. & Sun. L/D/$$.
1787 Castlewood Dr.
Colonial Beach
224-8726 Nancy’s Ice Cream Shoppe
Seafood, steak, veal, pasta 301 Washington Ave.
and chicken. L/D/$$.
Colonial Beach
224-1212
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Maryland
Gateway
★ Potomac
Visitor Center
Rivah Country
301
James Monroe Birthplace
★ Colonial Beach
★Colonial Beach Museum
Sites of Interest in the Northern Neck
and Middle Peninsula
3
George Washington Birthplace
★
★Westmoreland State Park
★ Stratford Hall
WESTMORELAND
COUNTY
Coles Point
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Westmoreland County
Museum and Visitor’s Center
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Wild Refuge
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Middlesex County
Museum
★Hughlett Point
607
Steamboat Era
Museum
★
354
Saluda
★
★Dameron March
Washington Museum
200
Irvington
Urbanna Visitor’s Center ★
★ Mattaponi
Indian Reservation
626
Cruise to Tangier Island
605
★Mary Ball
Urbanna
633
Museum
Merry Point Free Ferry
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COUNTY
Tangier Island
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Hughletts Tavern
Kilmarnock
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White Stone
Windmill Point Light
Windmill Point
3
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33
30
West Point
Deltaville
33
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★Holly Point Nature Park/
Deltaville Maritime Museum
33
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Gwynn’s Island
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Courthouse Square &
Beaverdam Park
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COUNTY
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Mobjack
Bay
17
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Chesapeake
Bay
Wolf Trap Lighthouse
Visitor’s Center
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Stingray Point Light
Stingray Point
★ New Point Comfort Lighthouse
New Point Comfort Observation Walkway
Gloucester
Point
Williamsburg
★
New Point Comfort Island
VIMS Aquarium/
Gloucester Point Beach Park
Yorktown
17
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Tickets on sale for
‘My Sister Eileen’
GLOUCESTER—The Court
House Players (CHP) production of “My Sister Eileen,”
will opens at Distinction in the
White Marsh Shopping Center
with three dinner theaters—
Thursday through Saturday,
May 16-18, at 7 p.m. each night,
and a matinee (show only) on
Sunday, May 19, at 3 p.m.
Tickets are available in
Gloucester at Office Supply
and at Gloucester Point at
Green Gates Gifts; in Mathews
at Flowers from the Heart and
Mathews Pharmacy; and in
Middlesex at Coffman’s on the
Coast. Online tickets may be
purchased without surcharge
at www.courthouseplayers.org.
Season tickets are still available. For further information,
call 25-0474.
The play is the story of two
sisters trying to make it in New
York City and their hilarious
escapades. Ruth and Eileen
Sherwood are magnets for all
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By the Bay Parade of Homes
appeals to all tastes and budgets
A
re you thinking of building a home?
Want to update that kitchen or revamp
your patio area? Maybe you just want to
get a peek at how others are decorating
their homes. If you answered yes to any of
these, then you should check out the By the
Bay Parade of Homes.
Sponsored by the Lancaster by the Bay
Chamber of Commerce, the second annual
By the Bay Parade of Homes will take place
Friday and Saturday, May 10 and 11. This
one-of-a-kind home tour will showcase
properties in Lancaster, Northumberland
and Middlesex counties. The homes will
be open for public viewing.
“The goal of the By the Bay Parade of
Homes event is to promote area craftsmen to the community and visitors,” said
Chamber executive director Edie Jett.
While the homes are certainly the highlight of the tour, featuring contractors and
architects on site to explain their work, the
event also features associate trades such as
interior designers, landscapers, heating/air
conditioning and ventilation services, and
appliances. While picking up the welcome
packet and map at parade headquarters,
Good Luck Cellars, attendees can sample
some of the winery’s award-winning vintages, register for door prizes, and speak
with more than 30 vendors. The first 50
visitors will take home free herb plants.
“This is a great opportunity for local
builders, associate trades and realtors to
get exposure that can lead to increased
business, and for interested homebuyers and homeowners actively wanting to
improve their homes to learn more about
what options are out there for them,” said
Jett.
Local homebuilders featured on the 2013
edition of the tour include Chesapeake
Cedar Homes/Lindal Distributor; Coastal
Builders, Inc.; Michael Harvey Homes;
This Candy Point home puts the notion of modular homes as boxy building to rest as it
features a 12:12 roof line, wrap-around deck and these trapezoid windows which provide
views of Hull Creek from a loft area.
Ingram Bay Contracting, Inc.; Turney &
Turney, Inc. and Virginia Building Solutions, LLC.
The aim of the tour is to highlight
homes of all tastes and budgets, said Jett.
Each participating house has the potential to win the “People’s Choice Award”
for favorite home as voted by tour visitors.
The event will be held from 10 a.m. to
6 p.m. on Friday, May 10, and 10 a.m. to 5
p.m. Saturday, May 11.
Advance tickets are $20 per person and
available online through May 16 at lan-
casterva.com/events. All tickets sales are
on a “will call” basis and must be picked
up at Good Luck Cellars during event
hours.
After May 8, tickets will be $25 per
person and will only be sold during parade
hours at the parade headquarters, Good
Luck Cellars at 1025 Good Luck Road,
Kilmarnock. Tickets include entry to all
homes on the tour, discounts to area restaurants and entry to the vendor hall.
For more information about the event
contact Edie Jett at 435-6092, or info@
lancasterva.com.
Things to know:
Friday, May 10th
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, May 11th
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Advance tickets are $20 per person
and available online through May 16 at lancasterva.com/events.
After May 8 tickets will be $25 per person
and will only be sold during parade hours at the parade headquarters, Good Luck Cellars at 1025 Good Luck Road, Kilmarnock.
The first 50 visitors will take home free herb plants.
For more information about the event
contact Edie Jett at 435-6092, or [email protected].
This White Stone home featuring a three-story viewing tower complete with a wet bar and
observation deck on the third level took home the People’s Choice Award for favorite home
on the 2012 By the Bay Parade of Homes. Coastal Builders, Inc. of White Stone built the
home designed by Randall Kipp Architecture of Irvington.
See Rivah Counties information beginning on page 59.
Dog obedience classes offered
GLOUCESTER— Gloucester
Kennel Club of Virginia at
10360 Woods Cross Roads (Rt.
610) in Gloucester will offer
6-week dog classes on Wednesday evenings May 1 through
June 5, and June 26 through
July 31.
Puppy class will start at 5:30
p.m.; basic class at 6:30 p.m.;
and handling class at 7:30 p.m.
Walk-ins are welcome.
Register online at www.
gloucesterkennelclubofva.
Bring shot records. Wear proper
shoes and no flip-flops. All pure
and mixed breeds are welcome.
Dogs will learn how to heel
properly, sit stay, down stay, and
the “come” command.
Call Diana Wilkie at 7255626 or email her at [email protected] to register
or for more information.
Rain barrel workshop due May 4
MATHEWS— On Saturday,
May 4, the Mathews Middlesex
Master Gardeners will conduct
a rain barrel workshop at the
Mathews Farmers’ Market on the
Courthouse Green. The workshop
starts at 10 a.m. and will cost $35
for all necessary materials.
Experts will instruct participants in the construction and
placement of the rain barrels and
will talk about their use and mosquito abatement practices owners
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Essex County
History
Essex County’s history in written form
dates from Captain John Smith’s visit during the winter of 1607-08, when he wrote
of the “excellent, pleasant, fertile, and
navigable” Rappahannock Valley.
In 1645 Bartholomew Hoskins patented
the Tappahannock site, which became
known at various times as Hobbs His Hole,
Hobb’s Hole, the short-lived New Plymouth, and the Indian name Tappahannock.
The port town was to become a center of
commerce during the 17th and 18th centuries, establishing a crossroads.
The county came into being in 1692
when Old Rappahannock County, which
once encompassed at least 50 modern
counties in Virginia and West Virginia, was
divided along the river with the north side
becoming Richmond County and the south
becoming Essex.
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
erners, Americans: The History of Essex
County, Virginia 1608–1984,” recounts in
detail the county’s 350-year-old story. The
book is available at the county administrator’s office.
Today Essex has a population of 9,989
and Tappahannock is one of the largest
commercial centers in the region.
Government
The Essex County seat is at 205 Cross
St. in the Tappahannock Courthouse
Square. 443-4331. Essex County has one
town, Tappahannock. 443-3336. The sheriff’s office can be reached at 443-3346.
Libraries
Essex Public Library, Tappahannock,
443-4945.
For Visitors
The historic Essex County’s Clerk’s Office at Tappahannock is today used by the Essex
County Woman’s Club and stands in the courthouse square on Prince Street.
was in Tappahannock that one of the first
confrontations occurred.
Leading merchant Archibald Ritchie, who
supported the Stamp Act, was labeled as
“the greatest enemy of his country.” On
February 27, 1766, gentlemen from nine
counties gathered at Leedstown to draft
the “Resolutions” that led Virginians to
disobey Parliament. They also made plans
to publicly humiliate Ritchie and the Scots
merchant Archibald McCall. These events
occurred seven years before the Boston
Tea Party.
The Essex Courthouse contains the
oldest records in Virginia. James B. Slaughter’s history of the area, “Settlers, South-
The Tappahannock-Essex Chamber of
Commerce is at 205 Cross St.
Don’t Miss
s May 18----Tappahannock Farmers’
Market
s May 25----Big Croaker Fishing
Tournament
s May 27----Memorial Day Observance
Gloucester County
History
Exploration 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 wellknown persons including 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.
Another infamous resident was Nathaniel Bacon who, in 1676, 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.
Fortified during Bacon’s Rebellion,
Gloucester Point is just across the York
River from Yorktown, site of the British surrender to end the American Revolution.
Originally called Tyndall’s Point, named
for an early mapmaker, it was renamed
Gloucester Towne and was once the
county seat until it was moved 13 miles
north during the 1700s.
It was named for Baron de Botetourt, then
governor of Virginia.
Today, Gloucester is the largest of the
eight counties that make up the Northern
Neck and Middle Peninsula with 34,500
residents.
Government
Most Gloucester County offices are in
the courts and office building at 6467
Main St. 693-4042. The sheriff’s office
can be reached at 693-4042.
Libraries
Gloucester Library, 6920 Main St.
693-2998. Gloucester Pt. Branch Library,
1720 George Washington Memorial Highway in Hayes. 642-9700.
For Visitors
The Gloucester Visitor Center is in the
Roane Building at 6509 Main St. Open
Mon.–Sat., 10 a.m.–4 p.m. and Sun., 1–4
p.m. 693-3215.
Don’t Miss
Visitors learn the ecological importance of tidal wetlands on a tour of the Virginia Institute
of Marine Science (VIMS) teaching marsh at Gloucester Point.
When Jamestown was burned by Bacon Jamestown remained the state capital
in 1676, the Virginia Executive Council until it was shifted to Williamsburg.
considered moving the state capital to TynIn 1769, the new county seat, Botetourt
dall’s Point, but the motion was rejected. Towne (old town Gloucester), was laid out.
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Lancaster County
History
Indians occupied the Northern Neck
for some 10,000 years before 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 established 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 Plantation (in Weems) was the
son of immigrant John Carter. He acquired
over 300,000 acres with some 1,000
slaves working his various properties.
Married twice, “King” Carter fathered
15 children. Among his descendants were
eight governors of Virginia, three signers
of the Declaration of Independence, two
presidents, leader of the confederate
armies Gen. Robert E. Lee, and a Supreme Court Justice.
Carter is buried alongside his wives at
the church he built near Irvington, Historic
Christ Church.
The Ball family, meanwhile, established
themselves at Millenbeck and Epping
Forest. Mary Ball, the mother of George
back in time.
Government
Lancaster County offices are headquartered at 8311 Mary Ball Road in Lancaster
Courthouse. 462-5129. There are three
incorporated towns in Lancaster County:
Kilmarnock, White Stone and Irvington.
The sheriff’s office can be reached at
462-5111.
Libraries
Lancaster
Community
Library,
For Visitors
Information Center in the Lancaster
by the Bay Chamber, 506 N. Main in
Kilmarnock (weekdays) or Kilmarnock Antique Mall at 144 School St.
Hear the Kilmarnock & District Pipe Band at the annual Kirkin’ of the Tartan on Sunday,
May 5, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at Christ Church. Scots from around the mid-Atlantic
region will travel to Christ Church for the annual blessing of their family tartan.
Washington, was born about 1708. The
Mary Ball Washington Museum is located
in Lancaster Courthouse and offers an extensive genealogy library.
A courthouse was established in 1698
at Queenstown on the Corrotoman River
but in 1742 was relocated to a central
area were the militia gathered, now known
as historic Lancaster Courthouse.
Today Lancaster County, with a population of some 11,400, has one of the largest communities of retirees in the state
thanks to its picturesque shoreline and
temperate climate.
The world class Steamboat Era Museum on the Commons in Irvington and the
Kilmarnock Museum on North Main Street
in Kilmarnock offer visitors a nostalgic trip
Don’t Miss
s April 27----Casino Night on the Rivah,
6-10 p.m., Northern Neck Boys &
Girls Club
s Through May 17----“Northern Neck
Views: Acrylic Paintings by Ed Headley” at the Mary Ball Washington
Museum & Library.
Mathews County
History
Mathews 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.”
From 1802 to 1844, Mathews was
an of ficial por t of entr y for the registration and enrollment of ships. During this period, 10,000 vessels called
at the “Por t of East River.” The customs house stood at Williams Whar f
(marker 13), which was a center of
maritime activity until the steamers
quit running in the 1940s.
Cricket Hill, near Gwynn’s Island,
was the site of one of the last naval
engagements of the Revolutionar y
War. In June 1776, Continental forces
bombarded the British fleet and encampment on Gwynn’s Island. Lord
of shoreline and some of the area’s
best public access.
Government
Most county government of fices
are in Liber ty Square at 10604 Buckley Hall Road, Mathews, 725-7172 or
co.mathews.va.us. The sherif f’s office can be reached at 725-7177.
Libraries
Mathews Memorial Librar y, 251
Main St. 725-4123.
For Visitors
The 15th annual Tour De Chesapeake returns to Mathews County on May 17-19.
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
Whar f with cargo from Nor folk, Newpor t 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 ser-
vice in the war ef for t.
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 ser vice between Baltimore
and Nor folk. The steamers stopped
for good in the spring of 1962.
Today Mathews has a population of
9,200 people. While it is the smallest county in the Nor thern Neck
and Middle Peninsula with only 87
square miles, it has some 367 miles
The Mathews County Visitor and
Information Center is in historic Sibley’s General Store at 239 Main St.
725-4229.
Don’t Miss
s April 26-28—Godspeed at Williams
Wharf
s May 4—Mathews High School
Regatta
s May 11—YMCA Barbecue Bash
Kirkin’ of the Tartan will be held May 5 at Christ Church
WEEMS—The 18th annual
Kirkin’ of the Tartan will be held
at 12:30 p.m. May 5 at Historic
Christ Church at 420 Christ
Church Road in Weems. The Rev.
David H. May, rector of Grace
Episcopal Church, will officiate.
Other participants will include
the Kilmarnock and District Pipe
Band, a color guard representing
the Saint Andrew’s Society of
Willamsburg and various Tidewater and Richmond area Scot-
tish organizations.
The origins of the ceremony
are believed to date from the 18th
century when, after the battle of
Culloden in 1746, the English
attempted to break the Scottish
clan system by banning, under
penalty of death, the wearing of
the tartan or the playing of the
bagpipes, explained Chris Taylor
of the Pipe Band.
As a form of resistance, Scots
would hide pieces of tartan on
their persons when attending the
kirk (church). The hidden tartan
and the clan it represented were
thus blessed with the families.
The service became a ScottishAmerican tradition in 1941 when
The Rev. Per Marshall introduced
it at the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church in Washington,
D.C., said Taylor.
The community and area are
rich in Scottish heritage beginning with the early ministers at
Christ Church, who were educated and ordained in Scotland,
he continued. The succession
of these Scottish rectors began
in 1860 with The Rev. Andrew
Jackson, an Uslter Scot, and
continued with The Rev. John
Bell and The Rev. David Currie
for a period of more than 100
years.
Further, the Northern Neck’s
early tobacco economy attracted
many Scottish factors and mer-
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Heathsville.
The Horsehead Pickers play
classic country and gospel music.
Hot dogs, drinks and snacks also
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Middlesex County
History
Middlesex County was formed around
1669 from Lancaster County, making it
one of the oldest English settlements
in the United States. Many plantation
homes still stand from the Colonial era.
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.
Throughout the county are homes built
in the 1700s. Wartime stories abound
dating back to the Revolutionary and
Civil wars. During these wars, plantations
such as Providence and Rosegill were
bombarded and looted.
Stingray Point near Deltaville gained
immortal fame as the spot where Captain John Smith was nearly killed by a
stingray.
Three centuries ago ships from London, Liverpool, Bristol and Glasgow
were common sights on Urbanna Creek.
Just across the creek from Urbanna is
Rosegill, one of the oldest plantations
in America. Home to five generations of
Wormeleys, it was for many years a center of influence in the Colony and a power
townsfolk would squat to the ground.
Today Middlesex County has a population of 9,600 and is home to the popular Urbanna Oyster Festival, which draws
thousands for a weekend of music and
mollusks every November.
Government
Middlesex County offices are in the
Woodward Building at the Courthouse
Complex in Saluda. 758-4330. Middlesex
has one town, Urbanna: 758-2613.
Libraries
Middlesex Public Library Urbanna
Branch, 758-5717. Deltaville Branch,
776-7362.
Working Waterman’s Weekend, April 26-27, is the official season-opening event for the
Deltaville Maritime Museum and Holly Point Nature Park. Above, visitors stroll through
Saturday’s farmers’ market overlooking Mill Creek.
in the political and commercial life of this
area.
During the Civil War, General George
McClellan formulated a plan of attack to
take Richmond starting from Urbanna.
Named the Urbanna Plan, it was never
instituted.
In 1862, several Yankee warships
bombarded the town but legend has it
that the only thing the Yanks killed was
For Visitors
Old Tobacco Warehouse, 45 Cross St.
in Urbanna. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Serves as a visian old hare. One of the cannonballs did tors center. 758-2613.
hit the old courthouse, which today is the
Middlesex Woman’s Club building on VirDon’t Miss
ginia St.
During the bombardment, townsfolk s May 4-5—Middle Bay Boat Show
and Deltaville Dealer Days
congregated on the creek bank at the
s May 11—Urbanna Farmers’ Market
current site of the Urbanna Bridge. Legs May 25—Deltaville Farmers’ Market
end has it an old man stood at the hilltop
and whenever he saw a flash of a cannon firing would scream “squat” and the
Northumberland County
History
Northumberland County is called the
Mother County of the Northern Neck.
Settled by the English in 1648,
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. Located between the headwaters of
the Coan and the Great Wicomico rivers,
in 1679 it was chosen as the site of the
county courthouse. The building was completed and county justices were moved in
1681.
In 1797, citizens established a 20-acre
town around the courthouse square naming it in honor of citizen leader John Heath
who lived just down the road at Springfield,
an historic plantation mansion still standing and occupied today.
In 1992, the National Register of Historic
Places designated Heathsville an Historic
District, along with the original courthouse
and tavern, now a restaurant, gift shop and
museum. The courthouse square also includes a blacksmith shop, transportation
museum, old jail and carriage house.
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. Today,
there are many charter boat captains. And
tors can learn about agriculture, view the
tools that assisted the farmers and learn
the impact of these industries on the people of this region.
With more than 556 miles of scenic shoreline, more than 12,300 call
Northumberland County home.
Government
The Northumberland County seat is
on Rt. 360 in Heathsville. 580-7666 or
co.northumberland.va.us. The sheriff’s office can be reached at 580-5221.
Libraries
Northumberland Public Library is at 7204
Northumberland Highway in Heathsville,
580-5051. High speed wireless internet
access available.
For Visitors
Started in 1881, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church’s annual Strawberry Festival takes place
this year on Saturday, May 25. This popular event attracts over 3,000 strawberry lovers
and a wide variety of art and craft vendors. It is open 9 a.m. -- 3 p.m. on the church grounds
on Route 360 in the heart of Heathsville.
cruises, like those to Tangier and Smith Island, are major tourist attractions.
The quaint fishing village of Reedville,
with its “Millionaire’s Row” of Victorian
homes, remains a tribute to the area’s
heritage. The Reedville Fisherman’s Museum provides a comprehensive overview
of the village’s fishing industry, both past
and current.
Burgess is home to the Northern Neck
Farm Museum, which features the area’s
agricultural history, from the Indians who
roamed the lands to the large commercial
canneries that once lined the shores. Visi-
The Northumberland County Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center,129
Northumberland Hwy. (Rt. 360) in Callao is
open Wed., Thurs. and Sat., 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
and Fri., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 529-5031.
Don’t Miss
s May 5----Blessing of the Fleet, 3 p.m.
s May 12----Dedication of the Stack
Ceremony
Richmond County
History
Known 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 moved inland in 1730 and renamed the Richmond County Courthouse.
In 1831, the name was changed to Warsaw
in sympathy with the Polish struggle for independence. Warsaw was incorporated as
the county’s only town in 1947.
The Downing Bridge was built across the
Rappahannock River in 1927, connecting
Richmond County to Essex and opening up
travel to and from the Northern Neck. The
bridge replaced 200 years of ferry service
and was dedicated by Sen. Thomas Downing of the Northern Neck.
Richmond County was home of the last
president elected under the Articles of
Confederation. In 1788, Judge Cyrus Grif-
Episcopal Churchyard in Warsaw.
Today Richmond County has a population of 9,300. Serving as the crossroads
of U.S. Route 360 and State Route 3, the
county seat of Warsaw is currently the
headquarters for many regional government agencies as well as a community college, vocational center and regional jail.
Government
The Richmond County seat is at 101
Court Circle in Warsaw. 333-3415. Richmond County has one incorporated town,
Warsaw. The sheriff’s office can be reached
at 333-3611.
Libraries
The Richmond County Public Library is at
52 Campus Dr. in Warsaw. 333-3025.
For Visitors
There’s lots of food and fun at the Richmond County Farmers’ Market, held the first
Saturday of every month from May through September on the Courthouse Circle in Warsaw.
The market on Saturday, May 11, from 9-11 a.m. will include a special jam and jelly
contest. Photo courtesy of the Warsaw Richmond County Main Street Program.
fin 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
The Richmond County Museum and Visitors Center is open Wed. - Sun. and is at
5874 Richmond Rd. in Warsaw. 333-3607
Don’t Miss
s Second Saturdays starting May 11--The Warsaw Farmers’ Market
s May 11----The Menokin Music
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Westmoreland County
History
Established in 1653 by the colonial government in Jamestown,
Westmoreland County was named
for a British shire. The county’s most
significant contributions to histor y include its fostering of more statesmen
than any other county in the countr y,
and for the Leedstown Resolutions.
Considered the forerunner of the
Declaration of Independence, the
Leedstown Resolutions were signed
in Februar y, 1766. Prepared by Richard Henr y Lee, the document was
signed by 115 patriots who bound
themselves together “To Prevent The
Execution of The Stamp Act.”
Stratford Hall was the boyhood
home of Richard Henr y Lee and Francis Lightfoot Lee, signers of the Declaration of Independence.
General Henr y “Light-Horse Harr y”
Lee was a Revolutionar y War hero
and ser ved as one of General George
Washington’s most trusted of ficers.
He is the father of Rober t E. Lee.
General Rober t E. Lee was born
in 1807 at Stratford Hall. Lee was a
colonel in the U. S. Army when the
Civil War broke out. Of fered the command of the Union Army, Lee declined
because he “could take no par t in an
invasion” of his homeland.
Most notable among the statesmen
org. Westmoreland has two towns,
Colonial Beach and Montross. The
sherif f’s of fice can be reached 4938066.
Libraries
Abraham and William I. Cooper Memorial Branch is at 18 Washington
Ave. in Colonial Beach. 224-0921.
Montross Branch is at 56 Polk St. in
Montross. 493-8194. Blake T. Newton Memorial Branch is at 22 Coles
Point Road in Hague. 472-3820.
For Visitors
Visitors tour the grounds and the main house at Stratford Hall.
of Westmoreland, George Washington
was born at Popes Creek in 1732.
James Monroe, the nation’s fifth
president, was born in 1758 on a
farm near Monroe Bay.
Today, Westmoreland has a population of 16,700 and is home to the
only of f-track betting casino in the
area. Fishing and agriculture are still
the area’s mainstays, with wineries,
produce farms and seafood packers
among some of the most prominent
businesses in the county.
Government
The Westmoreland County of fices
are at 111 Polk St. in Montross.
493-0130.
westmoreland-county.
The Westmoreland County Visitors
Center is in the county museum and
librar y at 43 Cour t Square, Montross.
493-8440.
Virginia’s Potomac Gateway Welcome Center is on Rt. 301 at the
Potomac River Bridge. (540) 6633205.
Don’t Miss
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