SEptember Rivah Visitor`s Guide

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SEptember Rivah Visitor`s Guide
September 2015 • FREE
Places to go and things
to do in the Northern Neck
and Middle Peninsula
Inside:
Bargain hunting on the Consignment Trail
Oktoberfests: Beer, brats and music
10 Things to do in Gloucester Courthouse
Dining at the Inn at Stratford Hall
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Deadline for the Fall Rivah: October 5, 2015
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Ebb&Flow
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.
W
e love to find a bargain, stumble upon a Coach purse for a
few bucks or spot real diamond earrings in the thrift store
jewelry case. So with back-to-school shopping in mind, we
sent reporter Renss Greene trolling for treasures on the new
Northumberland County Shopping Trail. There are oyster trails,
artisan trails, wine trails and now a trail for those thrifty shoppers
among us. Follow the trail for happy hunting.
Fall is fast approaching and with it comes festival time in
Rivah country. Visit Mathews for its Market Days celebration or
Westmoreland County for Montross Fall Festival or Richmond
County for Warsaw Fest. They all come with good food, good
music and family fun. For brats, beer and, yes, more family fun,
attend an Oktoberfest, done the Rivah country way. Reporter
Audrey Thomasson fills us in on how the Northern Neck and
Middle Peninsula celebrate an age-old German tradition.
Despite fall’s fast approach, the weather is still warm enough
for boating, biking, hiking and fishing. So keep taking pictures of
fun at the river and email them to us. And keep supporting the
businesses that make this guide possible.
Inside the
September 2015
issue
Shopping Trail
Bargains at the Bay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
We’d love to hear from you.
Write us at [email protected].
Oktoberfests
Good cheer and good times . . . . . . . . . 46
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Family fun on the water
10 Things to Do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
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The Rivah Visitor’s Guide is published six
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,
Renss Greene
Camping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Lodging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Concerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C3
Counties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Marinas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Dining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Museums . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Diversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Parks & Recreation . . . . . 36
Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Rivah Fare . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Fishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Rivah Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Ramps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
It Happened Here . . . . . 29
Advertising Sara Amiss and Wendy Payne, managers;
K.C. Troise, Marilyn Bryant, and Libby Allen
Production Joseph Gaskins, Wayne Smith, Susan Simmons, K.C.
Troise and Sarah Bowis
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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.
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Ongoing events
Mondays
Bingo, 7 p.m. St. Therese
Church, 6262 Main Street,
Gloucester. 693-5939.
Bingo, 7 p.m., Middlesex County
Volunteer Rescue Squad building, Route 33, Deltaville.
Tuesdays
Chess Club, 6-8 p.m. Gloucester
County Public Library,
Main Branch, 6920 Main Street,
Gloucester. All ages and skills
levels are welcome. Free.
693-2998
Wednesdays
Fall Cape Dory Typhoon Racing Series, 6 p.m. warning signal. Rappahannock River Yacht
Club, 100 Rappahannock Road,
Irvington. Courses off Carters
Creek on the Rappahannock
River. Contact tom@tmwatkins.
com, or nedshirley@verizon,net.
Continues through September.
Bingo, 5:30 p.m., Boosters
Club, Route 33, Hartfield.
Fridays
Open Painting Studio, 9 a.m.noon. Gloucester Arts on Main,
6580 Main Street, Gloucester.
Free. 824-9464.
Bingo, 7 p.m. Gloucester Moose
Family Center, 6565 Moose
Drive, Gloucester. 693-3899.
Saturdays
Free Photography Clinic,
Gloucester Arts on Main, 6580-B
Main Street, Gloucester. Bring
you camera. Register by calling
824-9464.
Saturday Night Cruise-In,
5:30 p.m. Main Street Center,
Gloucester. Sponsored by Middle
Peninsula Classic Cruisers. With
a donation of $1 or more, show
your car, truck or motorcycle—
any year, make or model. Free to
spectators. 693-2355
Tours of Tompkins Cottage,
10 a.m.-1 p.m. through October.
Take a look inside the historic Tompkins Cottage, Brickbat
Road, Mathews, for a glimpse
into the lifestyle and early folk
architecture of the 1800s.
Used Book Sale, 10 a.m.-2
The Middlesex Volunteer Fire Department in Urbanna will hold its annual Crab Feast from 5-7 p.m. on Saturday, August 29, inside the airconditioned firehouse. Tickets are $28 in advance or $33 at door. Children age 10 and under eat for free. 380-0867.
p.m. Orrell building Book Store
behind Mathews Visitors Center,
68 Maple Avenue, Mathews
Court House. Sponsored by the
Friends of the Mathews Memorial
Library. 725-2096.
Friday, August 28
Shoreline Plants For
Beach And Bank, 2 p.m.
Northumberland Public Library,
7204 Northumberland Highway,
Heathsville. Sponsor: Shoreline
Evaluation Team, Northern Neck
Master Gardeners. 462-5780.
Colonial Classics, 4-5 p.m.
Camp Store Lawn, Belle Isle
State Park, 1632 Belle Isle
Road, Lancaster. Games, activities. Parking fee. 462-5030.
Essex Kiwanis Club Fish Fry,
4-7 p.m. Tappahannock Elementary School, Elementary School
Circle, Tappahannock.
Guided Walking Tour, 10:30
a.m.-noon. Virginia Institute
of Marine Science (VIMS),
Gloucester Point. Reservations
required by calling 684-7061.
Free. vims.edu/public/publictours.com.
Survival Bracelets, 5-6 p.m.
Visitor Center, Westmoreland
State Park, 1650 State Park
Road, Montross. Instructional
craft. Material fee, parking fee.
493-8821.
Guest Artist Reception, 5-7
p.m. Objects Gallery, 4462
Irvington Road, Irvington. Artist:
Timothy Parker. Art: Original oils
and giclees. Refreshments will
be served. Parker returns to the
gallery on August 29.
Welcome Campfire, 7-8 p.m.
Amphitheater, Westmoreland
State Park, 1650 State Park
Road, Montross. Parking fee.
493-8821.
Campfire, 8-9 p.m. Amphitheater, Belle Isle State Park, 1632
Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. Storytelling, sing-alongs, s’mores.
462-5030.
“Love, Loss, and What I
Wore,” 8 p.m. The Lancaster
Playhouse, 361 Chesapeake
Drive, White Stone. Lancaster
Players’ readers theater.
Playhouse opens one hour prior
to show. $15. By reservation,
lancasterplayers.org, 435-3776.
Saturday, August 29
Crab Feast, 5-7 p.m. Middlesex
Volunteer Fire Department,
Urbanna. Tickets are $28
in advance or $33 at door.
Children age 10 and under
eat for free. Tickets are available at Marshall’s Drug Store,
Harrow’s Home Center, Big
John’s Store, and from any fire
department or ladies auxiliary
member. 380-0867.
“Love, Loss, and What I
Wore,” 8 p.m. The Lancaster
Playhouse, 361 Chesapeake
Drive, White Stone. Lancaster
Players’ readers theater.
Playhouse opens one hour prior
to show. $15. By reservation,
lancasterplayers.org, 435-3776.
Sunrise Yoga, 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Visitor Center, Westmoreland
State Park, 1650 State Park
Road, Montross. $3 per person/$8 per family, parking fee.
493-8821.
Kayak Below Horsehead
Cliffs/Fossil Adventure, 9-11
a.m. Boat House, Westmoreland
State Park, 1650 State Park
Road, Montross. $25 tandem,
$19 solo, $10 bring your own.
Register at 1-800-933-7275.
Ice Cream Making Social, 1-2 p.m. Visitor Center,
Westmoreland State Park, 1650
State Park Road, Montross.
$2 per person, parking fee.
493-8821.
Fossil Hike, 3-4 p.m. Discovery Center, Westmoreland
State Park, 1650 State Park
Road, Montross. Parking fee.
493-8821.
Shark Tooth Necklace Making, 4-5 p.m. Visitor Center,
Westmoreland State Park, 1650
State Park Road, Montross. $5
buy a tooth, $3 bring a tooth.
Parking fee. 493-8821.
The Roaring 20s-Downton Abbey, Dance & Silent Auction, 6
p.m. Historic Afton, 3343 Tavern
Run Road. Food, bar, prizes. To
benefit Kinsale Museum. $75
per person, or $500 for party of
eight. For tickets, call 472-4206.
Stock Car Racing, 6:30-10:30
p.m. Virginia Motor Speedway,
Route 17, Jamaica, 8 miles
north of Saluda. Five divisions of
racing. vamotorspeedway.com or
758-1867.
Sunday, August 30
Tangible Table, 11 a.m.-noon.
Campground, Belle Isle State
Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road,
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Events
The fourth annual Friends of Belle Isle State Park 5K Trail Run/Walk will be held September 26 at Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. Prior to September 19, the
entry fee is $24 for ages 12 and older, or $15. After September 19, fees increase by $3. All participants will receive an event T-shirt, pancakes following the run, fruit and drinks. Checkin will begin at 7:30 a.m. at the park’s picnic area and the race will start at 8:30 a.m. Register at friendsofbelleislestateparkva.org, or call 462-5030. For overnight accommodations
at the park, call 1-800-933-7275, or visit virginiastateparks.gov.
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Lancaster. Artifacts, crafts,
games. Parking fee. 462-5030.
Animal Art: Bats, 1-2 p.m.
Picnic Area, Belle Isle State Park,
1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster.
Bat education, craft. Parking fee.
462-5030.
“Love, Loss, and What I
Wore,” 3 p.m. The Lancaster
Playhouse, 361 Chesapeake
Drive, White Stone. Lancaster
Players’ readers theater.
Playhouse opens one hour prior
to show. $15. By reservation,
lancasterplayers.org, 435-3776.
September 2-7
54th Annual Rappahannock
Art League Labor Day Show.
RAL Studio Gallery, 19 North
Main Street, Kilmarnock. Exhibit
hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday; 10
a.m.-3 p.m. Friday; noon-5 p.m.
Sunday. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday.
Labor Day Art Show winners will
be on exhibit through September
28. 435-9309.
Thursday, September 3
Geocaching 101, 11 a.m.-noon.
Picnic Area, Belle Isle State Park,
1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster.
Search for hidden treasure. Parking fee. Equipment rental, $6.
Pre-registration recommended,
462-5030.
Heritage Arts Class, noon-5
p.m. Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s
Tavern, 73 Monument Place,
Heathsville. Beginner stained
glass. For fees and registration,
visit RHHTFoundation.org, or call
580-3377.
Pottery Shop, 2-3 p.m. Picnic
Area, Belle Isle State Park,
1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster.
Native American education,
craft. Material fee, parking fee.
462-5030.
Art Workshop, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Rappahannock Art League Studio
Gallery, 19 North Main Street,
Kilmarnock. Basics of pencil
drawing. Continues September
10, 17, 24. For fees and registration, visit ralgallery.com, or call or
436-9309.
Fundraiser, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Northern Neck Burger Company,
62 Irvington Road, Kilmarnock.
Entertainment: Just Us.
438-4024.
Campfire, 8-9 p.m. Amphitheater, Belle Isle State Park, 1632
Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. Storytelling, sing-alongs, s’mores.
462-5030.
Picnic Area, Belle Isle State Park,
1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster.
Owl education. Parking fee.
462-5030.
Bird Olympics, 4-5 p.m. Picnic
Area, Belle Isle State Park, 1632
Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. Bird
Saturday, September 5
Urbanna Founder’s Day
Celebration, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Friday, September 4
downtown Urbanna. Colonial
Wine on the Water, 5-8 p.m.
re-enactors, historical trolley tour
June Parker Marina, Route
(2:30 p.m.), pirates, concert
17, Tappahannock. Live music
by York River Concert Band (11
and wine. Proceeds benefit
a.m.), town crier, children’s activiTappahannock Regional Free Clin- ties. 758-2828.
ic. $10. tappahannockfreeclinic@ Arts Alive, Artist Studio Tour.
gmail.com.
Sponsor: Northumberland Public
First Friday, 6-9 p.m. Gloucester Library, 7204 Northumberland
Arts on Main, 6580-B Main
Highway, Heathsville. Six studios,
Street, Gloucester. Bring your
eight artists. $10. Purchase
camera. Featured musical guest
tickets at the library, nplva.org,
and artist. Beverages and food
Mosaic in Callao, Plum Summer
available for purchase. Free.
in Burgess, Wildest Dreams in
824-9464.
Burgess.
A Hiking Stick, 2-3 p.m. Picnic
Down on the Farm Tractor
Area, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Pull, 10 a.m. gates open. RobBelle Isle Road, Lancaster. Make ert H. Gawen & Sons Excavata hiking stick. $2 per stick. Park- ing and Farming, 9511 Cople
ing fee. Pre-registration required, Highway, Hague. Lawnmowers,
462-5030.
tractors, mini rods, road tractors,
First Friday Art Reception, 5-7 monster trucks. Trophies will be
p.m. Rappahannock Art League
awarded for each class. Music
Studio Gallery, 19 North Main
by Josh Grigsby & County Line.
Street, Kilmarnock. Labor Day Art $10 per person. Benefit event.
Show winners, artists reception
472-3670.
and awards ceremony.
Manumission Day, 10 a.m.First Friday Artwalk, 5-9 p.m.
noon. Christ Church, 420 Christ
Montross. Self-guided walking
Church Road, Weems. Sponsors:
tour. Visit galleries and shops.
Foundation for Historic Christ
Snacks and music.
Church, Northern Neck of VirAlzheimer’s Awareness
ginia Historical Society, Mary Ball
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Speaker: Dr. Lauranett Lee, curator of African American history,
Virginia Historical Society. Commemoration of Robert Carter III’s
1791 Deed of Emancipation.
Whooo’s for Dinner? 2-3 p.m.
Essex
s Tappahannock Farmers Market 9 a.m.–1 p.m. in the center of historic downtown Tappahannock, the third Saturday of the month. 445-2067
Gloucester
s Summer Nights Market in Gloucester 4:30–7:30
p.m. every Wednesday beginning in June. 695-0700
Lancaster
s Irvington Farmers Market 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at Irvington
Commons, the first Saturday of the month. 480-0697
Mathews
s Mathews Farmers Market 9 a.m.–1 p.m. on the Court
Green, every Saturday. 725-3318
Middlesex
s Holly Point Market 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at Deltaville Maritime
Museum and Holly Point Nature Park, the fourth Saturday of the month. 776-7200
s Urbanna Farmers Market 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at Taber Park,
the second Saturday of the month. 758-2613
Northumberland
s Heathsville Farmers Market 9 a.m.–1p.m. at Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, the third Saturday of the month.
580-3377
Westmoreland
s Montross Market Days 8 a.m.–1 p.m. at the old Courthouse, the first Saturday of the month. (703) 598-2112
Events
education, games. Parking fee.
462-5030.
Sunset Canoe Tour, 7-8:30
p.m. Camp Store, Belle Isle
State Park, 1632 Belle Isle
Road, Lancaster. Ages 8 and
older. $6 per person. Parking
fee. Pre-registration required,
462-5030.
Stargazing, 9-10 p.m. Camp
Store, Belle Isle State Park,
1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster.
Guide: Astronomer Geoff Chester. Parking fee. 462-5030.
Championship Night at Virginia Motor Speedway, 6:3010:30 p.m. Route 17, Jamaica,
8 miles north of Saluda. Five divisions in final dirt series racing of
the season. Season champions
will be crowned. vamotorspeedway.com or 758-1867.
Tour of Historic Lower United
Methodist Church, 10 a.m.-2
p.m. Route 33, Hartfield. Free.
776-9799.
Artifact Wash, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Middlesex County Museum,
Saluda. Participants will wash
items recently unearthed at
historic “Sandwich” in Urbanna.
Free. Wear old clothes.
758-3663.
School Is Cool 5K, 8-9 a.m.
Beaverdam Park, 8687 Roaring Springs Road, Gloucester.
693-2355.
September 5-6
49th Arts & Crafts Show On
The Boardwalk, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
The Boardwalk, Colonial Beach.
224-8145.
Sunday, September 6
Crabbing 101, 10-11 a.m. Fishing Pier, Belle Isle State Park,
1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster.
Instruction. Activity fee, parking
fee. Pre-registration recommended, 462-5030.
Survival Bracelets, 1-2 p.m.
Picnic Area, Belle Isle State Park,
1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster.
Instructional craft. Material fee,
parking fee. Pre-registration
recommended, 462-5030.
Colonial Classics, 3-4 p.m.
Picnic Area, Belle Isle State Park,
1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster.
Games, activities. Parking fee.
462-5030.
World Famous Breakfast, 8-11
a.m. American Legion Post 83,
route 198, Hudgins, Mathews
County. $8 donation. 725-9133.
Monday, September 7
Tangible Table, 9-10 a.m.
Campground, Belle Isle State
Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road,
Lancaster. Artifacts, crafts,
games. Parking fee. 462-5030.
Seine & Splash, 11 a.m.noon. Beach, Belle Isle State
Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road,
Lancaster. Use as seining net
to round up specimens from the
Rappahannock River. Parking fee.
462-5030.
Camp Cooking, 1-2 p.m.
Picnic Area, Belle Isle State
Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road,
Lancaster. Shake and make ice
cream. Material fee, parking fee.
Pre-registration recommended,
462-5030.
coleslaw, beans, brownie,
beverage. $10. Tickets may be
purchased at the door, subject
to availability, or from Margie,
703-298-6637.
Fish Fry Take Out, 4:30-6 p.m.
Knights of Columbus, de Sales
Hall, 155 East Church Street,
Kilmarnock. Fried fish, baked
potato. $10. Pre-sale only, call
George, 456-2211.
Friday, September 11
Mathews Market Days, 9 a.m.5 p.m. Mathews Court House.
Arts and crafts, food, games,
music, spelling bee, pet parade,
pony rides, 10K and 5K, and car
Tuesday, September 8
show. Free. mathewsmarketdays.
Color Your Canvas Art Event,
com.
6:30 p.m. Gloucester Arts on
Quilts of River Country, noon-4
Main, 6580-B Main Street,
p.m. Gloucester Court House.
Gloucester. Part of the class
Quilts will be on display in
fee goes to support the Giving
three historic court circle buildGarden Foundation, which helps
ings—the Colonial Courthouse,
cancer patients in Gloucester
the Clayton Building and the Maand Mathews. $35. Register at
sonic Lodge—and at Gloucester
824-9464.
Arts on Main. There also will be
quilt-making demonstrations. $2.
Wed., September 9
693-1264.
Suddenly In Command BoatGuided Walking Tour, 10:30
ing Course, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
a.m.-noon. Virginia Institute
Deltaville Maritime Museum, 287 of Marine Science (VIMS),
Jackson Creek Road, Deltaville.
Gloucester Point. Reservations
Prepares those onboard on what required by calling 684-7061.
to do in a boating emergency.
Free. Visit vims.edu/public/
Free. 776-7200.
publictours for more details on
Encaustics/Mixed Media
the tour.
Workshop, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. West
Middlesex County Sheriff’s
Point Library. Karen Eide, a VirOffice Golf Tournament, 9:30
ginia Museum of Fine Arts artist, a.m. Piankatank River Golf
will teach classic encaustic paint- Club, Hartfield. $400 per team.
ing techniques combined with
815-8468.
surface embellishment, image
National Day Of Service And
transfer, incising, collaging, and
Remembrance, 9-11 a.m. Belle
creating marks and images with
Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle
pastels, markers and inks. For
Road, Lancaster. Project: Spruce
adults and ages 11 to 18. $15.
up Belle Isle Mansion, circa.
Call 843-3475 to register.
1760. Pre-registration required,
462-5030.
Thursday, September 10 Heritage Arts Class, 10 a.m.-3
Coast Guard Boating Safety
p.m. Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s
Class, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Deltaville
Tavern, 73 Monument Place,
Maritime Museum, 287 Jackson Heathsville. Ladder beaded
Creek Road, Deltaville. This is an bracelet. For fees and registraapproved boating safety course
tion, visit RHHTFoundation.org,
to meet state requirements.
or call 580-3377.
Free. 776-7200.
Survival Bracelets, 2-3 p.m.
Small/Standard Flower
Picnic Area, Belle Isle State Park,
Show, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Grace
1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster.
Episcopal Church, 303 South
Instructional craft. Material fee,
Main Street, Kilmarnock. Host:
parking fee. Pre-registration
Rappahannock Garden Club.
recommended, 462-5030.
Theme: A Country Fair.
KIWS Rotary Club Bay
A Country Fair Barbecue
Seafood Festival, Camp
Lunch, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Kekoka, 1083 Boys Camp Road,
Grace Episcopal Church, 303
Kilmarnock. Seafood, traditional
South Main Street, Kilmarnock.
southern fare, silent auction,
Host: Rappahannock Garden
raffle and music by En’Novation.
Club. Pork barbecue sandwich,
$50 per person. Purchase
tickets at 800-777-9717, or
kiwsrotary.com. No tickets will be
sold at the gate.
Second Friday Art Walk, 6-8
p.m. Colonial Beach.
Saturday, September 12
Corn Maze, Northern Neck
Farm Museum, 12705
Northumberland Highway,
Horsehead. Continues on
Saturdays (10 a.m.-2 p.m.) and
Sundays (1-4 p.m.) through October. Museum admission, $2 per
adult; ages 6-18, $1; younger
than age 6, free. 761-5952.
Community Sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Trinity Pavilion, 8484 Mary Ball
Road, Lancaster. Sponsors: St.
Mary’s Whitechapel and Trinity
Episcopal churches.
National Day Of Service And
Remembrance, 9-10 a.m. Visitor Center, Westmoreland State
Park, 1650 State Park Road,
Montross. Flag raising ceremony.
Project: Picnic area maintenance.
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quet Tournament, 9 a.m. Bell
House B&B, 821 Irving Avenue,
Colonial Beach. $25 to compete. Spectators free. To benefit
Colonial Beach Volunteer Fire
Department.
Antique and Traditional Small
Boat Show, 10 a.m. Reedville
Fishermen’s Museum, 504 Main
Street, Reedville. Antique runabouts, classic Chesapeake Bay
skiffs, workboats, kayaks and
canoes. Nautical flea market,
boats for sale, music, food, beer
garden, crab pot demonstrations,
yard sales, creek tours on the
Elva C. $5 adults. 453-6529.
Kekoka Mud Run, 10 a.m.,
11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
starts. YMCA/APYC Camp
Kekoka, 1083 Boys Camp Road,
Kilmarnock. $40 advance, or
$50. Ages 15 and older. Various
obstacles. Advance registration
at peninsulaymca.org, 4351616, or Northern Neck Family
YMCA, 39 William B. Graham
Court, Kilmarnock.
Creekside Canoe Tour, 2-3:30
p.m. Camp Store, Belle Isle
State Park, 1632 Belle Isle
Road, Lancaster. Ages 8 and
older. $6 per person. Parking
fee. Pre-registration required,
462-5030.
Campfire, 8-9 p.m. Amphitheater, Belle Isle State Park, 1632
Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. Storytelling, sing-alongs, s’mores.
462-5030.
Quilts of River Country, 10
a.m.-4 p.m. Gloucester Courthouse. Quilts will be on display
in three historic court circle buildings—the Colonial Courthouse,
the Clayton Building and the Masonic Lodge—and at Gloucester
Arts on Main. There also will be
quilt-making demonstrations. $2.
693-1264.
Fort Nonsense Historical
Event, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Fort
Nonsense Historical Park,
intersection of Routes 3 and 14,
Mathews. Living history such
as artillery firing, infantry drills,
Confederate Marines, ladies
dressed in period attire, a period
dance and music in the pavilion,
Civil War author and artist Henry
Kidd, Civil War doctor with period
instruments and supplies. Sponsored by the Mathews County
Sesquicentennial Committee.
Free. 786-3591, ext. 276.
Fall Blooming Bulbs Workshop, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Brent
and Becky’s Bulbs, 7900
Daffodil Lane, Gloucester. Free.
Pre-registration required at
693-3966.
Oyster Roast and Dance, 5-9
p.m. Deltaville Maritime Museum, 287 Jackson Creek Road,
Deltaville. Music by Jumbo Lump
Daddy and the Backfin Boys.
Tickets are $35 in advance and
available at the museum office
(776-7200) and Nauti Nell’s in
Deltaville; and $45 after September 6 and at the door.
Mathews Market Days, 9 a.m.5 p.m. Mathews Courthouse.
Arts and crafts, food, games,
music, spelling bee, pet parade,
pony rides, 10K and 5K, car
show, and street dance at 8 p.m.
Free. mathewsmarketdays.com.
Edgehill House Event, 4-7
p.m. Main Street and Route
14, Gloucester Court House.
Event will include tours of the
circa 1750 Edge Hill House; an
inaugural photograph exhibit of
Gloucester plantation houses
taken by Lyle Thomas in the
1980s; lively music by Nina
Buzby; a watercolor demonstration by Renate Bumgarner; and
appetizers with choice wines.
Tickets $20 and available at Arts
On Main and the Bay School.
725-1278.
10K/5K and One-Mile Fun
Run, 7:30-9:15 a.m. Mathews
Family YMCA, 10746 Buckley
Hall Road, Mathews. 725-1488.
Sunday, September 13
Wharf to Wharf Swim, noon-4
p.m. Williams Wharf, 1039 Williams Wharf Road, Mathews. To
benefit Mathews Land Conservancy Boathouse Fund. $100
minimum sponsorship to swim.
SWIM 1400 meter open water
swim across the East River from
Williams Wharf to Hicks Wharf
and back. 725-9685.
Guinea Heritage Day, 2
p.m. Abingdon Ruritan Club,
Gloucester Point. Free.
642-2572.
Tangible Table, 9-10 a.m.
Campground, Belle Isle State
Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road,
Lancaster. Artifacts, crafts,
games. Parking fee. 462-5030.
Animal Art: Owls, 11 a.m.
- noon. Picnic Area, Belle Isle
State Park, 1632 Belle Isle
Road, Lancaster. Owl education,
craft. Parking fee. 462-5030.
Boots & Barbecue, 1-4
p.m. King Copsico Farm,
Westmoreland County. Sponsor:
Northern Neck Land Conservancy. Speaker: The Honorable
6 • Rivah • September 2015 Molly Ward, Secretary of Natural
Resources. Barbecue, fried oysters, homemade desserts, adult
beverages. Exhibitors on environmental and conservation issues,
plants and wildlife. Games, dancing. Kayak raffle. Members, $27;
others, $30. Purchase tickets by
September 4 at nnconserve.org,
or 462-0979.
Monday, September 14
Bird Walk, 6 p.m. Equestrian
Parking Lot, Belle Isle State Park,
1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster.
Sponsor: The Northern Neck of
Virginia Chapter of the National
Audubon Society. Guide: Frank
Schaff. 462-0084. Preceded by
annual picnic, 5 p.m.
Tuesday, September 15
Discovery Lab, 6-8 p.m. CatlettBurruss Research and Education
Lab, Virginia Institute of Marine
Science (VIMS), Gloucester
Point. Topic will be echinoderms
(starfish). 684-7061.
Guided Walking Tour, 10:30
a.m.-noon. Virginia Institute
of Marine Science (VIMS),
Gloucester Point. Reservations
required by calling 684-7061.
Free. Visit vims.edu/public/
publictours for more details on
the tour.
September 18-19
Fastrak World Championship,
6:30-10:30 p.m. Virginia Motor
Speedway, Route 17, Jamaica, 8
miles north of Saluda. vamotorspeedway.com or 758-1867.
Shop And Eat By The Bay, 20%
off shopping and dining options
at participating Kilmarnock,
Irvington and White Stone Chamber merchants and restaurants.
Tickets, $10 in advance, or $15.
Purchase tickets at participating
merchants or restaurants.
September 18-20
YMCA Camp Kekoka Mother
Daughter Retreat, YMCA/
APYC Camp Kekoka, 1083 Boys
Camp Road, Kilmarnock. $150
per mom & daughter, ages 8-15.
Tubing, wind surfing, kayaking, sailing, pool time, s’mores
around the campfire. Cabin or
tent. Advance registration at
peninsulaymca.org, 435-1616,
or Northern Neck Family YMCA,
39 William B. Graham Court,
Kilmarnock.
Saturday, September 19
Virginia Boating Safety Class,
8 a.m.-5 p.m. Lancaster Community Library, 235 School Street,
Kilmarnock. Sponsor: U.S.
Coast Guard Flotilla 33. Register
at [email protected], or
703-635-4100.
Community Yard Sale, 8 a.m.-1
Wed., September 16
Art Workshop, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Rappahannock Art League Studio
Gallery, 19 North Main Street,
Kilmarnock. Zendoodling. For
fees and registration, visit ralgallery.com, or call or 436-9309.
Art & Wine, 5-7 p.m.
Westmoreland County Museum,
43 Court Square, Montross. Artist: Joday Gruendel. Oil paintings,
quilts. Meet and greet artist,
followed by wine, dinner, or a
light bite next door at the Inn at
Montross.
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North Carolina Barbecue,
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 5-7 p.m.
Campbell Memorial Presbyterian
Church, 3712 Weems Road,
Weems. Proceeds benefit the
LINK. Tickets, or group orders,
438-6875.
Geocaching 101, 2-3 p.m.
Picnic Area, Belle Isle State Park,
1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster.
Search for hidden treasure. Parking fee. Equipment rental, $6.
Pre-registration recommended,
462-5030.
Colonial Classics, 4-5 p.m.
Camp Store Lawn, Belle Isle
State Park, 1632 Belle Isle
Road, Lancaster. Games, activities. Parking fee. 462-5030.
Campfire, 8-9 p.m. Amphitheater, Belle Isle State Park, 1632
Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. Storytelling, sing-alongs, s’mores.
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p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran
Church, 1717 Hampton Hall
Road, Callao. Household items,
games, books, electronics, furniture, yard equipment, gardening
tools, fishing equipment, boating
items, piano.
Kinsale Day, 8 a.m. Kinsale
Museum, 449 Kinsale Road,
Kinsale. Activities on and around
the Park. Pancake breakfast,
arts, crafts, environmental
displays, Kinsale Foundation annual meeting (11 a.m.), history
discussion, lunch, music, Rubber
Duckie Derby (1 p.m.).
Tavern Photography Show, 9
a.m.-1 p.m. Heathsville Farmers
Market, Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s
Tavern, 73 Monument Place,
Heathsville. Several categories.
Fees, entry forms and rules,
rhhtfoundationinc.org, 580-3377,
or the Tavern.
BBQ Masters Competition, 9
a.m.-1 p.m. Heathsville Farmers
Market, Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s
Tavern, 73 Monument Place,
Heathsville. Fees, entry forms
and rules, rhhtfoundationinc.org,
580-3377, or the Tavern.
Owl-daptations With Lola The
Owl, 11 a.m.-noon. Visitor Center, Belle Isle State Park, 1632
Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. Live
owl demonstration. Parking fee.
462-5030.
Wine & Oyster Festival, 11
a.m.-6 p.m. Sratford Hall, 483
Great House Road, Stratford.
Oysters, wine, beer, specialty
food vendors, art, crafts, family
entertainment, tours. Advance
tickets, adult taster, $20 each;
adult non-taster, $10; ages 7-13,
$5; ages 6 and younger, free.
Purchase advance tickets until
September 13 at stratfordhall.
org, or call 493-8038.
Survival Bracelets, 1-2 p.m.
Picnic Area, Belle Isle State Park,
1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster.
Instructional craft. Material fee,
parking fee. Pre-registration
recommended, 462-5030.
Historic House Party, 2-5 p.m.
Lemoine-Griffith House, 48 Mulberry Road, Emmerton. Tours,
exhibits, music, food, vintage car
show. $25. To benefit Richmond
County Museum. Purchase
tickets at the museum, Colonial
Collectibles and Union Bank/
Warsaw, or call 333-3607.
Camp Cooking, 3-4 p.m.
Picnic Area, Belle Isle State
Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road,
Lancaster. Shake and make ice
cream. Material fee, parking fee.
Pre-registration recommended,
21, 28. For fees and registration,
visit RHHTFoundation.org, or call
580-3377.
Thursday, September 24
Impacts of Climate Change
in Antarctica Lecture, 7 p.m.
Watermen’s Hall, VIMS campus,
Gloucester Point. Free. Preregistration required by calling
684-7061.
Friday, September 25
The Living Shoreline Demonstration Garden at the Reedville Fishermen’s Museum has a variety of native
plants to stabilize and beautify the slope, and absorb run-off from the adjacent parking lot. The Shoreline
Evaluation Team of the Northern Neck Master Gardeners will offer a program on “Shoreline Plants for Beach
and Bank” at 2 p.m. August 28 at the Northumberland Public Library, 7204 Northumberland Highway,
Heathsville.
462-5030.
18th Annual Dance Extravaganza, 7 p.m. Lancaster Middle
School Theater, 191 School
Street, Kilmarnock. Sponsor:
Kilmarnock Museum. Showcasing a variety of dancers and
styles. Advance tickets, $10
adults, $5 younger than age 12.
Admission at the door, $12 and
$7 respectively. Purchase advance tickets at the museum, 76
North Main Street, Kilmarnock;
or 296-0930.
U.S. Coast Guard Safe Boating Course, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Bank
of Lancaster, 18 Sandy Street,
Callao. $10. 472-4521.
13th Annual Plant Extravaganza, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Main Street,
Gloucester Courthouse. Sponsored by the Gloucester Master
Gardeners. Large plant sale including gardening related items,
education about plants and planting, free hand tool sharpening,
and tool maintenance instruction. Free. 693-2602.
Walk to End Alzheimer’s, 9:30
a.m.-12:30 p.m. Bethpage CampResort, Browns Lane, Urbanna.
695-9382.
Benefit Ride for Animal Control, 8:30-4 p.m. Millstone Farm,
New Kent. Sponsored by the
Dragon Run Saddle Club to benefit Gloucester-Mathews-Middlesex
Animal Shelter, Gloucester. Silent
auction. $35. 693-5520.
Jacob’s Ladder Oyster Tasting, 3-5 p.m. Merroir Restaurant,
Locklies Marina, Topping. $60.
Proceeds benefit Jacob’s Ladder Student Enrichment Program. RSVP by September 18.
758-0712.
Responsible Dog Owner Day,
11 a.m.-noon, Gloucester Kennel
Club of Va, 10360 Wood Cross
Roads, Gloucester. Demonstrations by therapy dogs and K9
dog. Obedience rally, weightpulling demonstration, parade of
dogs. Free. 815-0602.
Sunday, September 20
Owl-daptations With Lola The
Owl, 11 a.m.-noon. Visitor Center, Belle Isle State Park, 1632
Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. Live
owl demonstration. Parking fee.
462-5030.
Wine & Oyster Festival, 11
a.m.-5 p.m. Stratford Hall, 483
Great House Road, Stratford.
Oysters, wine, beer, specialty
food vendors, art, crafts, family
entertainment, tours. Advance
tickets, adult taster, $20 each;
adult non-taster, $10; ages 7-13,
$5; ages 6 and younger, free.
Purchase advance tickets until
September 13 at stratfordhall.
org, or call 493-8038.
Whooo’s for Dinner? 2-3 p.m.
Picnic Area, Belle Isle State Park,
1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster.
Owl education. Parking fee.
462-5030.
Monday, September 21
Heritage Arts Class, 9 a.m.noon. Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s
Tavern, 73 Monument Place,
Heathsville. Silk scarf painting. Continues September
22. For fees and registration,
visit RHHTFoundation.org, or call
580-3377.
Tuesday, September 22
Art Workshop, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Rappahannock Art League Studio
Gallery, 19 North Main Street,
Kilmarnock. Pain and past. Continues September 23, 24. For
fees and registration, visit ralgallery.com, or call or 436-9309.
Wed., September 23
Gloucester-Mathews Care
Clinic Golf Classic, 1 p.m.
Piankatank River Golf Club,
Hartfield. $360 team entry fee.
695-8089.
Heritage Arts Class, 6:30-8:30
p.m. Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s
Tavern, 73 Monument Place,
Heathsville. Portrait basicsdrawing from life. Continues
September 30, October 7, 14,
Wounded Warrior Golf Tournament, noon. Piankatank
River Golf Club, Hartfield. The
entry fee is $80 per player (fourperson captain’s choice), which
includes use of the practice
range, golf cart rental, greens
fee, on-course beverages, and
dinner in the Steamboat Restaurant. 776-7427.
Guinea Jubilee, 3-10 p.m.
Gloucester Point. Arts and
crafts, children’s rides, music,
food. Free. guineajubilee.com.
642-2572.
Heritage Arts Class, 9:30
a.m.-12:30 p.m. Rice’s Hotel/
Hughlett’s Tavern, 73 Monument
Place, Heathsville. A taste of
rugbraiding. Continues October
2, 9. For fees and registration,
visit RHHTFoundation.org, or call
580-3377.
Saturday, September 26
Wings, Wheels & Keels, 8
a.m.-4 p.m. Hummel Airfield,
Route 3, Topping. More than 150
antique and classic cars, numerous aircraft, and a dozen boats
will be featured. Food, children’s
carnival, arts handcrafts and
airplane contests. Free (parking
donation requested). 758-2753.
Bay School Community Arts
Center 17th Annual Fine Arts
Auction, 5:30-10 p.m. at “Blue
Haven,” a waterfront property
on Gwynn’s Island. $75. The
catered event will feature a live
and silent auction, offering collectable art, unique crafts by regional artisans, travel adventures
and unusual gifts. To benefit the
arts center. 725-1278.
Tappahannock Art Gallery
Fundraiser, 5-8 p.m. art gallery
on Prince Street, Tappahannock.
Sponsored by Tappahannock Artists Guild. 443-4509.
Guinea Jubilee, 7:30 a.m.9:15 p.m. Gloucester Point.
Crab walk/run, bike ride, arts
and crafts, children’s rides,
music, food, car show, Abingdon
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Firemen’s parade (noon), anchor
throwing and crab pot pulling
contests, karaoke, fireworks at
9 p.m. Free. guineajubilee.com.
642-2572.
Belle Isle State Park 5K Trail
Run/Walk, 7:30 a.m. check-in,
8:30 a.m. start. Belle Isle State
Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road,
Lancaster. $24 for ages 12 and
older, or $15. After September
19, fees increase by $3. Register
at friendsofbelleislestateparkva.
org, or call 462-5030.
National Public Lands Day,
7:30 a.m.-noon. Belle Isle State
Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road,
Lancaster. Project: Help administer Belle Isle State Park 5K Trail
Run/Walk. Advance registration
required, 462-5030.
National Public Lands
Day, 9-noon. Visitor Center,
Westmoreland State Park, 1650
State Park Road, Montross. Project: Trail maintenance. Parking
fee. 493-8821.
Dinner/Auction, Festival Halle,
177 Main Street, Reedville.
Sponsor: Northumberland
County Family YMCA. $45. Fried
oysters, roast beef, chicken
kabobs, variety of sides, dessert,
soft drinks, beer and wine. By
reservation, 580-8901.
Sunday, September 27
Yorktown Art Stroll, 11
a.m.-6 p.m. Yorktown. Artists
will exhibit works on Riverwalk
Landing and the Freight Shed,
and in various businesses. Free.
757-369-1108.
Monday, September 28
Heritage Arts Class, 9 a.m.-4
p.m. Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s
Tavern, 73 Monument Place,
Heathsville. Tote basket. For fees
and registration, visit RHHTFoundation.org, or call 580-3377.
Art Talks Forum, 1 p.m.
Rappahannock Art League Studio
Gallery, 19 North Main Street,
Kilmarnock. Speaker: Celeste
Fetta, Virginia Museum of Fine
Arts. Topic: Cartier: Innovation &
Inspiration.
Wed., September 30
Special Operations Warrior
Foundation Chesapeake Bay
Charity Golf Event, King Carter
Golf Club, 480 Old Saint Johns
Road, Irvington. Fees, registration, times, call Tom Quinn,
703-927-0056, or Fred Gilman,
804-761-1427; or visit special-
ops.org.
“Tales as Tall as the Sky,”
9:30 a.m. Chesapeake Academy
Performing Arts and Lecture
Series, Chesapeake Academy,
Rowe Campus, 107 Steamboat
Road, Irvington. Theatre IV
presentation for ages 3 through
third-grade. For reservations, contact Hilary Scott at 438-5575,
or hscott@chesapeakeacademy.
org.
Art Workshop, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Rappahannock Art League Studio
Gallery, 19 North Main Street,
Kilmarnock. Drawing fabric and
folds. For fees and registration,
visit the ralgallery.com, or call or
436-9309.
Thursday, October 1
Heritage Arts Class, noon-5
p.m. Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s
Tavern, 73 Monument Place,
Heathsville. Beginner stained
glass. For fees and registration,
visit RHHTFoundation.org, or call
580-3377.
Art Workshop, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Rappahannock Art League Studio
Gallery, 19 North Main Street,
Kilmarnock. Toothbrush rug. For
fees and registration, visit ralgallery.com, or call or 436-9309.
Friday, October 2
West Point Crab Carnival, 2-10
p.m. town square. Music, food
and beverage vendors, children’s
activities, music, firemen’s parade at 7 p.m., fireworks at dusk
over the Mattaponi river. Free.
crabcarnival.com.
First Friday, 6-9 p.m. Gloucester
Arts on Main, 6580-B Main
Street, Gloucester. Bring your
camera. Featured musical guest
and artist. Beverages and food
available for purchase. Free.
824-9464.
Survival Bracelets, 2-3 p.m.
Picnic Area, Belle Isle State Park,
1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster.
Instructional craft. Material fee,
parking fee. Pre-registration
recommended, 462-5030.
Colonial Classics, 4-5 p.m.
Camp Store Lawn, Belle Isle
State Park, 1632 Belle Isle
Road, Lancaster. Games, activities. Parking fee. 462-5030.
First Friday Artwalk, 5-9 p.m.
Montross. Self-guided walking
tour. Visit galleries and shops.
Snacks and music.
Campfire, 8-9 p.m. Amphitheater, Belle Isle State Park, 1632
Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. Storytelling, sing-alongs, s’mores.
8 • Rivah • September 2015 462-5030.
October 2-4
Hospice Turkey Shoot Regatta, Rappahannock Yachts,
Irvington. Sponsored by Yankee
Point Racing and Cruising Club
and Rappahannock River Yacht
Club. A race for classic sailboats
with designs 25 years or older.
Notice of Race, event schedule,
fees, registration at turkeyshoot.
org, or call 776-6151.
p.m. Camp Store, Belle Isle
State Park, 1632 Belle Isle
Road, Lancaster. Ages 8 and
older. $6 per person. Parking
fee. Pre-registration required,
462-5030.
The Amazing Walk, 8 a.m.noon. Beaverdam Park,
8687 Roaring Springs Road,
Gloucester. Walk the park’s 9.5mile trail. $15. 693-2355.
Art Workshop, 5-7 p.m.
Rappahannock Art League
Studio Gallery, 19 North Main
Street, Kilmarnock. Intermediate pencil drawing. Continues
October 15, 22, 29. For fees and
registration, visit ralgallery.com,
or call or 436-9309.
Monday, October 5
Northern Neck of Virginia
Chapter of the National
Audubon Society, 7 p.m.
Grace Episcopal Church, 303
South Main Street, Kilmarnock.
Speaker to be announced.
Saturday, October 3
West Point Crab Carnival, 10
a.m.-6 p.m. town square. Music,
food and beverage vendors,
children’s activities, music, Crab
Carnival Parade at 7 p.m., fireworks at dusk over the Mattaponi
river. Free. crabcarnival.com.
Mushroom Walk, 10-11:30
a.m. Woodville Park, 3904
Woodville Park Road, Hayes.
Join the Master Naturalists and
mushroom experts and explore
the many interesting and beautiful mushrooms of Woodville Park.
Free. Register at 693-2355.
Stewardship Virginia: Tidy
Trail Cleanup, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Camp Store, Belle Isle State
Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road,
Lancaster. Self-guided volunteer
trail clean-up. 462-5030.
Animal Art: Owls, 11 a.m.noon. Picnic Area, Belle Isle
State Park, 1632 Belle Isle
Road, Lancaster. Owl education,
craft. Parking fee. 462-5030.
Whooo’s for Dinner? 1-2 p.m.
Picnic Area, Belle Isle State Park,
1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster.
Owl education. Parking fee.
462-5030.
A Hiking Stick, 3-4 p.m. Picnic
Area, Belle Isle State Park, 1632
Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. Make
a hiking stick. $2 per stick. Parking fee. Pre-registration required,
462-5030.
Montross Fall Festival, all day.
Three-mile race, pet contest,
sidewalk art contest, car show,
food court, crafters, music on
the old Courthouse steps, KidZone, antique exhibits, parade.
“After Party” fundraiser dance at
the Westmoreland Volunteer Fire
Department.
Sunday, October 4
Tangible Table, 9-10 a.m.
Campground, Belle Isle State
Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road,
Lancaster. Artifacts, crafts,
games. Parking fee. 462-5030.
Creekside Canoe Tour, 2-3:30
October 8-11
Wednesday, October 7
Legacy of the Civil War
Presentation, 7 p.m. Westville
Christian Church 261 Main
Street, Mathews Court House.
Historian John Quarstein will
speak. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Mathews
County Sesquicentennial Committee. 786-3591, ext. 276.
Colonial Beach Bike Fest,
Town Hill Park, Washington
& Colonial avenues, Colonial
Beach. Harley Davidson demo
fleet, music all days, vendors,
bike shows, contests, poker run,
poker walk, scavenger hunt, raffles, history ride. Event schedule
at colonialbeachbikefest.com.
Friday, October 9
Thursday, October 8
Mutt Strut on the Catwalk
Fashion Show, 11 a.m. Abingdon Ruritan Club, 8784 Guinea
Road, Hayes. Proceeds benefit
the Gloucester-Mathews Humane
Society. $50. 694-7835.
Second Friday Art Walk, 6-8
p.m. Colonial Beach.
Campfire, 8-9 p.m. Amphitheater, Belle Isle State Park, 1632
Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. Storytelling, sing-alongs, s’mores.
462-5030.
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Events
Saturday, October 10
Main Street Blues and Brews,
2-7 p.m. 6596 Main Street,
Gloucester Courthouse. Four
bands and over 20 handcrafted
microbrews, wine and hard cider.
Tickets are $20 in advance
online and at Kelsick Specialty
Market and $25 at the gate.
www.mainstreetbluesandbrews.
com or 695-0700.
11th Annual Down and Dirty
Run A Muck Mud Bog and
Mud Sling, “The Pit.” Virginia
Motor Speedway, Route 17, Jamaica, 8 miles north of Saluda.
758-1867 or thepitatvms.com.
National Public Lands Day,
9 a.m.-noon. Discovery Center,
Westmoreland State Park, 1650
State Park Road, Montross.
Project: Grounds maintenance.
Parking Parking fee. 493-8821.
Beaver Tales, 11 a.m.-12:30
p.m. Camp Store, Belle Isle
State Park, 1632 Belle Isle
Road, Lancaster. Informational
hike (1.25 miles) with a ranger.
Parking fee. Pre-registration
recommended, 462-5030.
Oktoberfest, noon-3 p.m. St.
Mary’s Episcopal Church, 3020
Fleeton Road, Fleeton. German
food, beer, bake sale, Bavarian
music, polka dancing, antique
Model-T car rides, corn hole,
children’s games, pumpkin and
cookie decorating, face painting.
453-6712.
Camp Cooking, 1-2 p.m.
Picnic Area, Belle Isle State
Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road,
Lancaster. Shake and make ice
cream. Material fee, parking fee.
Pre-registration recommended,
462-5030.
Survival Bracelets, 3-4 p.m.
Picnic Area, Belle Isle State Park,
1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster.
Instructional craft. Material fee,
parking fee. Pre-registration
recommended, 462-5030.
Warsaw Fest, 9 a.m.-4:30
p.m., Rappahannock Community
College Lawn, 52 Campus Drive,
Warsaw. 5K run, arts and crafts
vendors, baby and beauty pageants, car and truck show, music
by Midnight Coal and a fireman’s
parade at 3 p.m.
Wings, Wheels & Keels is Sept. 26 at Hummel Field
TOPPING––Antique and classic planes, cars and boats will converge for the 20th annual Wings,
Wheels & Keels (WW&K)show
on Saturday, September 26, from 8
a.m.-4 p.m. at Hummel Airfield on
Route 3 at Topping.
Wings, Wheels & Keels will
Sunday, October 11
have more than 150 antique and
Tangible Table, 9-10 a.m.
classic cars, numerous aircraft,
Campground, Belle Isle State
and more than a dozen boats.
Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road,
This year’s show includes hisLancaster. Artifacts, crafts,
torical military vehicles displays,
games. Parking fee. 462-5030.
including a 1942 military recruitAnimal Art: Bats, 11 a.m.-noon. ment tent.
Picnic Area, Belle Isle State Park,
Antique airplanes with a pre1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. miere showing of select seaplanes,
Bat education, craft. Parking fee. and a helicopter are among the
462-5030.
antique, ultra-light and experimental aircraft to be displayed.
Wednesday, October 14
Planes from The Flying Circus
Heritage Arts Class, 9:30 a.m.- Air Show will be on display. The
3 p.m. Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s
show, based near Warrenton, has
Tavern, 73 Monument Place,
thrilled audiences since the early
Heathsville. Basic book-making.
1970s. These antique and unusual
For fees and registration,
aircraft will be on display for
visit RHHTFoundation.org, or call close-up looks by visitors.
580-3377.
WW&K usually attracts a
Art Workshop, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
number of “war birds” military
Rappahannock Art League
aircraft.
Studio Gallery, 19 North Main
An air show with remote-con- Spectators line the runway to watch classic and antique aircraft takeStreet, Kilmarnock. Perspective
trolled model aircraft takes place off and land on the airstrip at Hummel Airfield in Topping during Wings,
Wheels and Keels.
and proportion. $90 members,
at 1:30 p.m.
$100 others, $15 materials fee.
Landing contest
Continues October 15. For fees
enclosed cockpit drag racing
Returning this year is an air- Wings Wheels & Keels.
A scoreboard will be used to hydrofoils.
and registration, visit ralgallery.
plane “spot landing” contest,
com, or call or 436-9309.
There will be many exhibits
which tests the pilots’ skills when help spectators stay in the loop. It
landing. The competition begins at will be double-elimination event from the Reedville and Deltaville
with a final shootout.
maritime museums, including
10 a.m.
Have an event to be listed in
The 2015 Virginia Aviation a Civil War “boarding cutter”
The pilot who places his airthe Fall/Holiday Rivah? For
craft’s wheels closest to or on Ambassadors Awards ceremony vessel.
Middle Peninsula events,
The Virginia Department of the
a yellow line on the runway on will be at 11 a.m. The Virginia
email [email protected].
For Northern Neck events
touchdown will win a cash prize. Department of Aviation program Treasury, Division of Unclaimed
email
editor@rapprecord.
“This should be pretty exciting recognizes pilots who have visited Property, returns this year. The
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for the pilots and spectators,” said 66 state-approved airports in Vir- service found more than $132,000
in unclaimed money for citizens
Jamie Barnhardt, who founded ginia.
Vehicles expected for the show during the 2014 WW&K event.
include a rare V-16 Cadillac, Jerry
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September 2015 • Rivah • 9
Rivah Concerts
the Potomac, 205 Taylor Street,
Colonial Beach. 224-8433.
Dave Pollard, 7:30-10 p.m.
Sunset, Moonshine & Music,
Chesapeake Terrace, Tides Inn,
480 King Carter Drive, Irvington.
Sweet Justice, 8 p.m. Pelicans
at the Point, 40 Windjammer
Lane, White Stone. 435-8915.
Hydra FX, 9 p.m. Dockside and
Tiki Bar, 1787 Castlewood Drive,
Colonial Beach. 224-8726.
o avoid disappointment, call
the numbers where indicated to verify dates and times
of events. All area codes are
(804) unless otherwise listed.
T
Ongoing music
Wednesdays
Karaoke, 7 p.m. KC’s Crabs &
Cues, 10428 Jessie Ball duPont
Memorial Highway, Kilmarnock.
435-7665.
Open Mic Night, 6-9:30 p.m.
Northern Neck Burger Company,
62 Irvington Road, Kilmarnock.
Thursdays
Shaggin’, 6 p.m. free lessons,
7 p.m. dancing. KC’s Crabs and
Cues, 10428 Jessie Ball duPont
Memorial Highway, Kilmarnock.
Shag, line dancing. 435-7665.
On The Rise Performers,
7-9 p.m. Willaby’s on the
Rappahannock, 327 Old Ferry
Road, White Stone. 435-0000.
Fridays
Music Night, 6-9:30 p.m.
Northern Neck Burger Company,
62 Irvington Road, Kilmarnock.
Sundays
Rockin’ Roger, noon-3 p.m.
Dockside and Tiki Bar, 1787
Castlewood Drive, Colonial
Beach. 224-8726.
Pat Moore, 5-8 p.m. KC’s
Crabs & Cues, 10428 Jessie
Ball DuPont Memorial Highway,
Kilmarnock. 435-7665.
Friday, August 28
Sparks, Raymond and McCoy, 7–10 p.m. Willaby’s on
the Rappahannock, 327 Old
Ferry Road, White Stone. Classic, acoustic and folk rock.
435-0000.
Fillmore Duo, 7:30-10 p.m.
Sunset, Moonshine & Music,
Chesapeake Terrace, Tides Inn,
480 King Carter Drive, Irvington.
Driving Muzzy, 7 p.m. Black
Pearl Tiki Bar, High Tides on
the Potomac, 205 Taylor Street,
Colonial Beach. 224-8433.
Usual Suspects, 7–10 p.m.
Something Different, Virginia
Street, Urbanna. 758-8000.
Saturday, August 29
Saturday, September 5
The MSG Acoustic Blues Trio featuring (from left) Jackie Merritt,
Miles Spicer and Resa Gibbs will perform 5 to 7 p.m. August 29 at
the Morattico Waterfront Museum’s James A. Vick Pavilion, 6584
Morattico Road, Morattico. Tickets are $10. For advance tickets, call
Linda Beck at 462-6284, or email [email protected].
Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle
Road, Lancaster. $4 parking fee.
Bluegrass. 462-5030.
Zachary Smith & The Dixie
Power Trio, 6-9 p.m. Jazz in the
Courtyard, Ingleside Vineyards,
5872 Leedstown Road, Oak
Grove. $20 in advance, $25 day
of show. 224-8687.
Chris Stanley, 7:30-10 p.m.
Sunset, Moonshine & Music,
Chesapeake Terrace, Tides Inn,
480 King Carter Drive, Irvington.
Ray Pittman, 8 p.m. Pelicans
at the Point, 40 Windjammer
Lane, White Stone. 435-8915.
Salty Dogs & Faith, 8-11 p.m.
Windows on the Water, Yankee
Point Marina, 1303 Oak Hill
Road, Lancaster. $5. Argh! Argh!
River Pirates Party Night: Happy
Hour (4-6 p.m.), special grub
and grog, costume party with
judging for best pirate and best
wench (10 p.m.). 462-7635.
Back By Sunrise, 9 p.m.
Dockside and Tiki Bar, 1787
Castlewood Drive, Colonial
Beach. 224-8726.
White House Effect, 7 p.m.
Black Pearl Tiki Bar, High
Tides on the Potomac, 205
Taylor Street, Colonial Beach.
224-8433.
Jackie Scott and the
Housewreckers, 8 p.m.
Southwind Pizza, 44 Church
Street, Mathews Court House.
725-2766.
Farren Winter, 8-10 p.m.
Donk’s Theater, 8259 Buckley
Hall Road, Hudgins, Mathews
County. 725-7760.
MSG Acoustic Blues Trio,
5-7 p.m. Morattico Waterfront
Museum, 6584 Morattico Road,
Morattico. $10. Purchase tickets
at 462-6284, or Lbeck2011@
Sunday, August 30
live.com.
Poisoned Dwarf, 5-6:30 p.m.
Rappahannock Crossing, 6
Grace Episcopal Churchyard,
p.m. Music by the River, Belle
10 • Rivah • September 2015 111 Church Street, Yorktown. A
program of Celtic music focusing primarily on traditional Irish
tunes. Bring a chair or blanket
and pack a picnic supper. Free.
757-890-4490.
Fifes and Drums of York
Town, 3:45 p.m. Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center, Yorktown.
757-890-4490.
Sweet Suzi & Sugafixx, 3
p.m. Black Pearl Tiki Bar, High
Tides on the Potomac, 205
Taylor Street, Colonial Beach.
224-8433.
Levi Stephens, 3 p.m. Dockside and Tiki Bar, 1787 Castlewood Drive, Colonial Beach.
224-8726.
Thursday, September 3
Bonfire on the River Summer Music Series, 6-9 p.m.
Watermen’s Museum, Yorktown
Beach. Local food, drinks, vendors, bonfire on the beach, and
cannons firing at sunset. Free.
BonfireVA.com. 757-887-2641.
Friday, September 4
Josh Grigsby & County Line,
5-9 p.m. First Friday Artwalk,
Montross. Self-guided walking
tour. Visit galleries and shops.
Snacks.
Just Us, 5:30-7:30. Northern
Neck Burger Company, 62
Irvington Road, Kilmarnock. Alzheimer’s awareness fundraiser
438-4024.
Nikki Talley, 7–10 p.m. Willaby’s on the Rappahannock,
327 Old Ferry Road, White
Stone. Contemporary country/
folk/old time. 435-0000.
Rock Bottom, 7 p.m. Black
Pearl Tiki Bar, High Tides on
Josh Grigsby & County Line,
10 a.m. gates open. Down on
the Farm Tractor Pull, Robert H.
Gawen & Sons Excavating and
Farming, 9511 Cople Highway,
Hague. $10 per person. Benefit
event. 472-3670.
Haze & Dacey, 5-7 p.m.
Sunset, Moonshine & Music,
Chesapeake Terrace, Tides Inn,
480 King Carter Drive, Irvington.
Kashmir, 7 p.m. Black Pearl Tiki
Bar, High Tides on the Potomac,
205 Taylor Street, Colonial
Beach. 224-8433.
The Articles, 7:30-10 p.m.
Sunset, Moonshine & Music,
Chesapeake Terrace, Tides Inn,
480 King Carter Drive, Irvington.
5X5, 8 p.m. Pelicans at the
Point, 40 Windjammer Lane,
White Stone. 435-8915.
Yoko Says No, 9 p.m. Dockside and Tiki Bar, 1787 Castlewood Drive, Colonial Beach.
224-8726.
Wayne Ruotolo, 5-6 p.m. opening act at Deltaville Maritime Museum, 287 Jackson Creek Road
and on Mill Creek, Deltaville.
$10. Groovin in the Park concert
series. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and coolers. 776-7200.
Josh Walker Quartet, 6-8
p.m. featured act at Deltaville
Maritime Museum, 287 Jackson
Creek Road and on Mill Creek,
Deltaville. $10. Groovin in the
Park concert series. Bring lawn
chairs, blankets and coolers.
776-7200,
York River Concert Band,
11 a.m.-noon, Virginia Street,
Urbanna. Part of the Urbanna
Founder’s Day Celebration.
758-2828.
Fifes and Drums of York
Town, 6 p.m. Riverwalk Landing, Water Street, historic
Yorktown. Bring lawn chairs and
blankets for seating. Free.
757-890-4490.
Virginia Symphony Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. Riverwalk
Landing, Water Street, historic
Yorktown. Bring lawn chairs and
blankets for seating. Free.
757-890-4490.
Tom Euler Trio, 3-5 p.m.
gardens at Brent and Becky’s
Bulbs, Gloucester. Tickets $20
in advance; $25 at the door.
Proceeds benefit GloucesterMathews Dental Care Clinic.
Bring a chair. 693-3966, ext.
109.
Sunday, September 6
Kashmir, 3 p.m. Black Pearl Tiki
Bar, High Tides on the Potomac,
205 Taylor Street, Colonial
Beach. 224-8433.
The Vigilantes, 3 p.m. Dockside and Tiki Bar, 1787 Castlewood Drive, Colonial Beach.
224-8726.
Just Us, 5-7 p.m. Sunset,
Moonshine & Music, Chesapeake Terrace, Tides Inn, 480
King Carter Drive, Irvington.
Fillmore Duo, 7:30-10 p.m.
Sunset, Moonshine & Music,
Chesapeake Terrace, Tides Inn,
480 King Carter Drive, Irvington.
Friday, September 11
Tara Mills Band, 7–10 p.m.
Willaby’s on the Rappahannock,
327 Old Ferry Road, White
Stone. Original mountain Americana. 435-0000.
Renegade Thunder, 7 p.m.
Black Pearl Tiki Bar, High
Tides on the Potomac, 205
Taylor Street, Colonial Beach.
224-8433.
Williamsburg Classic Swing
Orchestra, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
stage overlooking York River,
Riverwalk Landing, historic
Yorktown. Free and open to the
public. Bring blankets and/or
lawn chairs for seating. Food will
be available for purchase. Free
parking will be available at the
Riverwalk Landing parking terrace. 757-890-3500.
Saturday, September 12
Bad Ace with Richard Smith,
8 p.m. Main Street, Mathews
Court House. Saturday Night
Street Dance, part of Mathews
Market Days festivities. Free.
mathewsmarketdays.com.
Jumbo Lump Daddy and the
Backfin Boys, 7 p.m. Deltaville
Maritime Museum Oyster Roast
and Dance, 287 Jackson Creek
Road, Deltaville. 776-7200.
Bluegrass Jam, 7-10 p.m.
firehouse, Virginia Street,
Urbanna. Covered-dish snacks
will be shared at intermission.
Admission is free. Donations will
be accepted for the Middlesex
Volunteer Fire Department and
Auxiliary.
Talent Search, Donk’s Theater,
8259 Buckley Hall Road,
Hudgins, Mathews County.
725-7760.
Comeback Iris, 7 p.m. Black
Pearl Tiki Bar, High Tides on
the Potomac, 205 Taylor Street,
Colonial Beach. 224-8433.
Sweet Justice, 9 p.m. KC’s
Crabs and Cues, 10428 Jessie
Ball duPont Memorial Highway,
Kilmarnock. 435-7665.
Sunday, September 13
Caravan of Thieves, 3 p.m.
Mathews High School, 9889
Buckley Hall Road, Route 198,
Mathews. First concert in the
2015-16 Concerts by the Bay
series. Children and students
through high school are admitted free. Adult tickets at the
door are $25. Adult season
tickets start at $75 for the five
concerts. 725-9776.
Wed., September 16
Toby Calloway and Larry
Heatwole, 6 p.m. Court Green,
6509 Main Street, Gloucester.
Part of the Gloucester Concerts on the Green series.
Bring a chair or blanket. Free.
693-5811.
Friday, September 18
Tom Euler Trio, 7:30-10 p.m.
Something Different restaurant, Virginia Street, Urbanna.
758-8000.
Super Jazz Band Featuring
Conni Mann, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
stage overlooking York River,
Riverwalk Landing, historic
Yorktown. Free and open to the
public. Bring blankets and/or
lawn chairs for seating. Food will
be available for purchase. Free
parking will be available at the
Riverwalk Landing parking terrace. 757-890-3500.
Mary And The Janes,
7–10 p.m. Willaby’s on the
Rappahannock, 327 Old Ferry
Road, White Stone. Original
rock. 435-0000.
Saturday, September 19
Bluegrass Jam, 6-9 p.m.
Colonial Beach Lions Club,
717 Marshall Avenue, Colonial
Beach. 224-7557.
Black Thorn Shillelagh, 6:308 p.m. Music on the Cliffs,
Westmoreland State Park, 1650
State Park Road, Montross. $4
parking fee. Irish Gaelic band.
493-8821.
Southern Bred, 7 p.m. Black
Pearl Tiki Bar, High Tides on
the Potomac, 205 Taylor Street,
Colonial Beach. 224-8433.
Lickety Split, 9 p.m. KC’s
Crabs and Cues, 10428 Jessie
Ball duPont Memorial Highway,
Kilmarnock. 435-7665.
Ethan Bortnick, 7 p.m. Robinson/Olsson Civic Auditorium and
Fine Arts Center, West Point.
The first concert in the Arts Alive
season series. $25 for adults,
$20 for seniors over age 65,
and $10 for students. Purchase
season tickets online at artsaliveinc.org or call 843-3475.
Concerts
Tom Euler, 4:30-5:30 p.m.; The
Ballast Band, 5:45-6:45 p.m.)
and over 20 handcrafted microbrews and wine. Tickets are $20
in advance online and at Kelsick
Specialty Market and $25 at the
gate. mainstreetbluesandbrews.
com or 695-0700.
The Mullins Sisters, Donk’s
Theater, 8259 Buckley Hall
Road, Hudgins, Mathews
County. 725-7760.
Colonial Beach BikeFest
Sunday, September 20
Concert, Town Hill Park,
Rebecca Frazier With Hit
Washington & Colonial avenues,
& Run, 3 p.m. On Stage,
Colonial Beach. The Marshall
Lancaster Middle School
Tucker Band, Swamp da Wamp,
Theater, 191 School Street,
Artimus Pyle Band, Kashmir,
Kilmarnock. Bluegrass/country.
Longreef. Free event. Schedule
Sponsor: Rappahannock Founat colonialbeachbikefest.com.
dation for the Arts. By season
ENSO String Quartet, 7:30
subscription, or $35 adults, $12
students. Purchase tickets at
Josh Walker (above) and his quartet will be the featured band at the p.m. Rappahannock Concert
rappahannockfoundation.org, or Deltaville Maritime Museum on Saturday, September 5. Wayne Ruotolo Association 2015-16 Series,
Northumberland High School
438-5555.
will play from 5-6 p.m. and Walker will play from 6-8 p.m.
Auditorium, 201 Academic
Lane, Claraville. By subscripFriday, September 25
The DeLoreans, 6 p.m. Guinea Riverwalk Landing parking tertion, or $25 adults, free for
Tom Euler Trio, 7–10 p.m.
race. 757-890-3500.
Jubilee, Gloucester Point. Free.
students. Purchase tickets at
Willaby’s on the Rappahannock, 642-2572.
rappahannockconcerts.org, or
327 Old Ferry Road, White
Mercy Creek, 8-11 p.m.
Saturday, October 3
1-866-217-8149.
Stone. Rocking blues.
Southwind Pizza, Mathews
Evick, Dockside and Tiki Bar,
435-0000.
725-2766.
1787 Castlewood Drive, Colonial Grindin Gears, 3 p.m. Dockside
and Tiki Bar, 1787 CastleGlen Boswick and the Sounds Stickey Wicket, 7 p.m. Black
Beach. 224-8726.
of Swing Orchestra, 6:30-8:30 Pearl Tiki Bar, High Tides on
Kristen & The Noise, Dockside wood Drive, Colonial Beach.
224-8726.
p.m. stage overlooking York
the Potomac, 205 Taylor Street, and Tiki Bar, 1787 CastleTailgate Down, 9 p.m. KC’s
River, Riverwalk Landing, historic Colonial Beach. 224-8433.
wood Drive, Colonial Beach.
Crabs and Cues, 10428 Jessie
Yorktown. Free and open to the
Legacy Band, 9 p.m. KC’s
224-8726.
Ball duPont Memorial Highway,
public. Bring blankets and/or
Crabs and Cues, 10428 Jessie
Ottoman Band, 9 p.m. KC’s
Kilmarnock. 435-7665.
lawn chairs for seating. Food will Ball duPont Memorial Highway,
Crabs and Cues, 10428 Jessie
Yoko Says No, 9 p.m. Dockbe available for purchase. Free
Kilmarnock. 435-7665.
Ball duPont Memorial Highway,
side and Tiki Bar, 1787 Castleparking will be available at the
Kilmarnock. 435-7665.
wood Drive, Colonial Beach.
Riverwalk Landing parking terSunday, September 27
224-8726.
race. 757-890-3500.
Norfolk Jazz Big Band, 3-5
Sunday, October 4
Blue House, 7:30-10 p.m.
p.m. Gloucester Mathews Care
Kristen & The Noise, Dockside Sam Grow Band, 10 p.m.
Dockside and Tiki Bar, 1787
Something Different restauClinic Concert Series, Brent and and Tiki Bar, 1787 CastleCastlewood Drive, Colonial
rant, Virginia Street, Urbanna.
Becky’s Bulbs, 7900 Daffodil
wood Drive, Colonial Beach.
Beach. 224-8726.
758-8000.
Lane, Gloucester. $20 advance, 224-8726.
The DeLoreans, 7 p.m. Guinea $25 at the door.
Sunday, October 11
Jubilee, Gloucester Point. Free.
Thursday, October 8
642-2572.
Thursday, October 1
Lickity Spliz, 8 p.m. Dockside BeauSoleil Avec Michael
Doucet, 3 p.m. On Stage,
Bonfire on the River Sumand Tiki Bar, 1787 CastleLancaster Middle School
Saturday, September 26 mer Music Series, 6-9 p.m.
wood Drive, Colonial Beach.
Theater, 191 School Street,
Tom Euler Trio, 5-6 p.m. Open- Watermen’s Museum, Yorktown 224-8726.
Kilmarnock. Zydeco/New
ing act at Deltaville Maritime Mu- Beach. Local food, drinks, venOrleans jazz/country. Sponseum, 287 Jackson Creek Road dors, bonfire on the beach, and
Friday, October 9
and on Mill Creek, Deltaville.
cannons firing at sunset. Free.
Evick, 9 p.m. Dockside and Tiki sor: Rappahannock Foundation
for the Arts. By season sub$10. Groovin in the Park concert BonfireVA.com. 757-887-2641.
Bar, 1787 Castlewood Drive,
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Friday, October 2
Buck Shot, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
rappahannockfoundation.org, or
Ray Pittman Revival, 6-8
Haze And Dacey, 7–10 p.m.
stage overlooking York River,
438-5555.
p.m. featured act at Deltaville
Willaby’s on the Rappahannock, Riverwalk Landing, historic
Brownstone, 3 p.m. Dockside
Maritime Museum, 287 Jackson 327 Old Ferry Road, White
Yorktown. Free and open to the
and Tiki Bar, 1787 Castlewood
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Stone. Folk/roots/alternative
public. Bring blankets and/or
Deltaville. $10. Groovin in the
country. 435-0000.
lawn chairs for seating. Food will Drive, Colonial Beach. 2248726.
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be available for purchase. Free
chairs, blankets and coolers.
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Beach. 224-8726.
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Rivah? For Middle Peninwind Pizza, 44 Church Street,
stage overlooking York River,
sula events, email editor@
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Riverwalk Landing, historic
Saturday, October 10
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725-2766.
Yorktown. Free and open to the
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Donk’s Theater, 8259 Buckley
lawn chairs for seating. Food will Gloucester. Four bands (Mercy
Hall Road, Hudgins, Mathews
be available for purchase. Free
Creek, 2-3 p.m.; Herbie D and
County. 725-7760.
parking will be available at the
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September 2015 • Rivah • 11
Rappahannock Concert Association
2015-16 series will open October 10
HEATHSVILLE—The ENSO String Quartet will open the
Rappahannock Concert Association’s 2015-16 concert series in
the new performing arts theater at the Northumberland County
School Complex, 201 Academic Lane, Heathsville.
The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. October 10 and the quartet’s selections will include Verdi, Tchaikovsky and Boccherini
music.
The series will continue with solo pianist Misuzu Tanaka
at 3 p.m. November 15. She is an avid performer of Bach and
Janacek.
The Georgia Guitar Quartet will be featured at 7:30 p.m.
March 19. Mid-way through the concert, three members of the
quartet will perform as The Revien Trio.
The Valinor Quartet will present a concert at 7:30 p.m. April
9. The all-acoustic quartet offers a range of styles from classical
to Beatles; from Gypsy Jazz to Klezmer.
The Main Street Brass quintet will conclude the series at 7:30
p.m. May 14.
The Rappahannock Concert Association offers several subscription options.
Five-show packages are $100 per person for reserved seating;
or $75 for regular regular seating. A “Pick 3” package is $60 per
person. Individual shows are $25 each.
Students may attend concerts for free. Group rates are also
available.
For tickets, or more information, call 1-866-217-8149, or visit
rappahannockconcerts.org.
The ENSO String Quartet will open the Rappahannock Concert Association 2015-16 series on October 10.
Photo by Juergen Frank
Rappahannock Foundation for the Arts launches 22nd season
KILMARNOCK—The
Rappahannock Foundation for
the Arts recently announced its
22nd On Stage concert season.
The lineup for 2015-16 includes
bluegrass, classical, swing and
jazz.
All performances will be
staged at the Lancaster Middle
School Theater, 191 School
Street, Kilmarnock. Ticket dis-
counts are available for groups
of 10 or more.
“This is as diverse a season as
I’ve seen,” said Victoria Rosendahl, publicity and marketing
manager. “I’m positive audiences will love the lineup we’ve
put together for this season and
it starts on Sunday, September
20.”
First up is Richmond born
and bred Rebecca Frazier and
Hit & Run at 3 p.m. September
20. Frazier was the first woman
to ever grace the cover of Flat
Picking Guitar Magazine in
2006 and is a founding member
of the award-winning band, Hit
& Run. Joining her onstage will
be Isaac Eicher, Mike Sumner,
Royal Masat and Christian Ward.
Next on the schedule is the
multi-Grammy® award-winning
band BeauSoleil avec Michael
Doucet at 3 p.m. October 11.
The band offers zydeco, New
Orleans jazz and country music.
Group members include brothers Michael and David Doucet,
Billy Ware, Tommy Alesi and
Mitchell Reed.
Wrapping up the fall slate is
The Virginia Symphony Orches-
Northern Neck Orchestra performs
on both sides of the Rappahannock
KILMARNOCK—The Northern Neck Orchestra, comprised of amateur, student and professional musicians, offers local audiences a range
of symphonic orchestra repertory annually.
The 2015-16 program features two performance packages. Option A
includes Symphonic Dances at 7:30 p.m. November 7 at the Lancaster
Middle School Theater, 191 School Street, Kilmarnock; Rhapsody in
Blue and Grand Canyon Suite at 3 p.m. March 6 at the St. Clare Walker
Middle School Theater, 6814 General Puller Highway, Locust Hill; and
Bach’s Magnificat in D with the Chesapeake Chorale at 7:30 p.m. May
14 at the LMS Theater.
Option B offers the same performances; however, the winter Rhapsody in Blue and Grand Canyon Suite concert will be staged at 3 p.m.
12 • Rivah • September 2015 March 13 at the Northumberland County School Complex, 201 Academic Lane, Heathsville. Both winter concerts will feature Arline Hinkson, pianist.
The Option A and Option B three-performance subscriptions are $60
each. Individual show tickets are $25 each. Students may attend at no
charge.
For tickets or more information, visit northernneckorchestra.org, or
email [email protected].
The Northern Neck Orchestra operates a a box office on performance
dates in the foyer of the concert hall. The box office will open approximately one hour prior to the performances. However, reserved tickets
are recommended.
tra at 3 p.m. November 21. At
the heart of the Hampton Roads
arts scene, the orchestra’s educational outreach programs
touch more than 100,000 adults
and children with concerts, lectures and presentations.
The Artie Shaw Orchestra will
take the audience back to a simpler
time with the swing tunes from the
1930s and ‘40s, beginning at 7:30
p.m. March 19. Clarinetist Matt
Koza leads the band in its 21st
century take on the swing favorites
of the day. This orchestra recently
won top honors at The Montreal
Jazz Festival.
Rounding out the 2015-16
season is Grammy® award nominated cabaret/jazz singer Jane
Monheit at 7:30 p.m. April 9. She
was a finalist in the prestigious
Thelonious Monk Institute’s vocal
competition and has sung with
Terence Blanchard, Tom Harrell
and Ivan Lins.
Season tickets are $150 for
adults and $50 for students. Individual show tickets are $35 for
adults and $12 for students.
Purchase tickets at rappahannockfoundation.org, or call 4385555.
Arts Alive announces 2015-16 season lineup
WEST POINT—Arts Alive
Inc. has announced an exciting
line up of performances for our
2015-2016 Season Series at the
Robinson/Olsson Civic Auditorium and Fine Arts Center in
West Point. “Don’t miss these
high-quality shows at a reasonable price right here in your
community,” said a program
spokesperson.
Season subscriptions are at a
reduced price until August 15
and are the best value for these
shows. Arts Alive season subscriptions, which also include
Concerts by the Bay performances in Mathews, are $85 for
adults ($90 after August 15), $65
for seniors ages 65 and up ($75
after August 15), and $20 for
students ($25 after August 15).
Season subscribers use the same
reserved seats for the year.
Individual tickets for the performances are $25 for adults,
$20 for seniors over age 65,
and $10 for students. Purchase
your season tickets online at
artsaliveinc.org or call 804-8433475.
The season series begins on
Saturday, September 19, at 7 p.m.
with Ethan Bortnick, a 14-yearold pianist, composer, singer
and entertainer. He has been featured on many national television
shows, including appearances on
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,
Good Morning America, and
Oprah.
In addition to his performance,
Arts Alive will present a student
outreach session with Bortnick at
2 p.m. on the same day. This will
be a free “mini-concert” where
students can learn how Bortnick
prepares for his performances
and composes music. A questionanswer-period will follow.
On Saturday, October 17,
Savannah Jack will perform at
7 p.m. This country/rock vocal
band is a high-energy, crowd
interactive experience show, featuring music from all genres with
tight harmonies and incredible
musicianship. Joe Guercio, Elvis
Presley’s longtime music and
orchestra director, calls Savannah
Jack “the absolute best band I’ve
seen in music today.” The group
has opened for Peter Frampton,
John Fogerty, Vince Gill, The
Doobie Brothers and the legendary Kenny Rogers, among others.
Mike Farris performs on Sat-
Savannah Jack will perform on October 17 in West Point and on October 18 in Mathews.
urday, November 14, at 7 p.m.
Farris, formerly with Stevie Ray
Vaughn and an exhilarating R&B
vocalist, has a genre-defying
style. He was awarded “New
and Emerging Artist of the Year”
(Americana Music Association, 2008) and was featured on
Austin City Limits Hall of Fame
Special on PBS in 2014. He also
won Best Roots Gospel Album at
the 2015 Grammy Awards for his
most recent project, “Shine for
all the People.”
On Saturday, December 12,
at 7 p.m. there will be a special
holiday performance by West
Point native Toni Tupponce and
“A Sign of the Times Band.”
Through music, Tupponce will
tell her story of growing up black
in West Point during the height
of the Civil Rights era through
music. The music will include
jazz, rhythm and blues, a little
gospel and Christmas music.
This performance is not included
in the season subscription. An
individual ticket purchase will be
required.
“The Rock & Roll Jubilee”
will entertain on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at 7 p.m. This group
pays tribute to the founding
fathers of rock & roll, featuring
the “Titans of Teen Town”—
Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Roy
Orbison, The Everly Brothers
and Ricky Nelson. Presented in
the guise of a live radio broadcast, The Rock & Roll Jubilee
combines the theatrical elements
of Prairie Home Companion and
the Grand Old Opry with the
excitement of the birth of rock
& roll. The Jubilee also includes
comedy skits, 1950s vintage
commercial parodies, and lots of
laughs and surprises.
The season series ends with
“The Young Irelanders” on Saturday, April 30, at 7 p.m. This
eight-member Irish music, song
and dance troupe uses authentic Celtic instruments and fuses
old-world traditions with contemporary flare. With an eclectic repertoire of Irish, world
jazz and pop music they come
together to give rise to a very
unique and multi-faceted sound.
The group features former members of “Riverdance” and “Lord
of the Dance.”
A season subscription gives
the holder a guaranteed reserved
seat to all performances, performance reminder postcards,
invitations to the annual subscriber reception, and a reciprocal agreement with Concerts by
the Bay in Mathews (concertsbythebay.org). This reciprocal
agreement allows Arts Alive
subscribers to attend Concerts
by the Bay performances at no
additional cost.
In addition to the shows at the
Robinson/Olsson auditorium in
West Point, an art exhibit will be
on display at each performance.
To view videos of the shows,
get more information or purchase a season subscription,
access the Arts Alive website at
artsaliveinc.org, or contact Arts
Alive Coordinator Donna Kline
at 804-843-3475 or email [email protected].
These performances are supported in part by the Virginia
Commission for the Arts and
the National Endowment for the
Arts.
‘Caravan of Thieves’ to open 15th season
of Concerts by the Bay on September 13
MATHEWS—Celebrating its 15th season,
Concerts By The Bay is pleased to announce the
performers and schedule for 2015-16. Season
tickets are now available. Order before June 30
and receive a complimentary ticket to give to
a friend. The concerts are Sundays at 3 p.m. at
Mathews High School, 9889 Buckley Hall Road,
Route 198, Mathews. The lineup includes:
• September 13, “Caravan of Thieves,” four
talented musicians who perform popular music
and gypsy jazz on acoustic guitar, upright bass,
and violin. They are known for their dazzling
vocal harmonies, entertaining stories, and welcoming the audience to sing-along.
• October 18, “Savannah Jack,” a trio that has
ties to Mathews County. All come from musical
families and are exceptional songwriters, as well
as versatile musicians.
• November 29, “Grascals,” five instrumentalists/vocalists present modern, cutting-edge
bluegrass, along with traditional songs in tribute
to the founding fathers of bluegrass.
• February 21, 2016, “Fireworks Ensemble,”
six musicians brings the chamber music of
“American Tapestry” to the stage, celebrating
American music from classical to rock, blues to
bluegrass, and Lindy Hop to Hip Hop.
• April 17, “The Young Irelanders” will bring
the season to a rousing close with performers
who have Irish music and Celtic song and dance
running through their veins.
Children and students through high school
are admitted free. Adult tickets at the door are
$25. Adult season tickets start at $75 for the five
concerts.
Other ticket categories at $120 and $180 have
special benefits, including reserved seating
closer to the stage and “Meet the Performer” parties after select concerts.
To renew your season tickets or to become a
new subscriber, send check payable to Concerts
By The Bay, P.O. Box 355, North VA 231280355.
Tickets will be mailed in September.
Ticket forms can be downloaded at concertsbythebay.org.
For more information, call 804-725-9776.
Concerts By The Bay has reciprocal arrangements with Arts Alive Concerts, West Point
(artsaliveinc.org) and Rappahannock Concerts
Association in the Northern Neck (rappahannockconcerts.org). Their performances are free
to Concerts By The Bay season-ticket holders.
“With a total of 15 concerts from three venues,
the cost comes to a very reasonable $5 per
concert,” said an event spokesperson. “Concerts
By The Bay Community Concerts are the best
entertainment value in the Tidewater area!”
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1. From left to right, Tyler Wiest, Clay Parrish,
Billy Miller, and Andy Bourne enjoy an early
morning fishing trip on the Rappahannock
River near Windmill Point. Photo by Dennis
Miller
2. From left, Bridger and Wyatt Giddings
kayak with Beast in Dunnsville. Photo by
Laura Frayser
3. From left, Casey Young, Sarah Young,
Drew Young and Ali Whiteside enjoyed the
July 4th parade in Lewisetta. Photo by Andy
Young
4. Four year old Olivia Cooley enjoyed her
first crab feast with her grandparents, James
and Vicky Hughes, on Sturgeon Creek in
Deltaville. Photo by Janice Murphey
5. Two old pros fishing early in the morning
off Cherry Point on Gwynn’s Island. Photo by
Walter Ramer
6. From left, Bridger, Garrett, Grayson and
Wyatt Giddings flip into the river. Photo by
Laura Frayser
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8. A double rainbow in Lancaster County.
Photo by Randy Watts
9. Left to right: Barrett Clarke, Austin
Thompson and Harrison Clarke beaching it
on Dividing Creek. Photo by Cindy Clarke
10. Sharks are plentiful this summer. But
this was an unexpected catch for Bill Lee
while fishing on the Rappahannock River
near the Robert O. Norris Bridge. Photo by
Elizabeth Lee
11. Sunset at the foot of the Rappahannock
Bridge in White Stone while fishing from
the pier of Highbank Community. Photo by
Elizabeth Lee.
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12. From left, cousins Natalie Raynes,
Lilly Raynes, Kailyn Bush and Ginger Judd
paddleboard on the North River. Photo by
Jennifer Raynes
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7. Twins Molly and Michael Bannister enjoy
reading The Rivah Vistor’s Guide in downtown
Kilmarnock. Photo by Linda Bannister
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1. Storm clouds over the Potomac. Photo by Nadege Watson
2. Drew Young doing a cannon ball on the Kingscote Creek in Lewisetta.
Photo by Andy Young
3. Sunset in Coles Point on the Lower Machodoc Creek. Photo by BM Zorovic
4. Twins Alex and Jessie Mills celebrated their 13th birthdays with friends at
New Point Campground on the Chesapeake Bay. From left, Alex and Jessie
Mills, Caroline Evans, Brooke Barefoot, Kamryn Blake, and Melanie Zerbie.
Photo by Laura Mills
5. Sunset on Dymer Creek. Photo by Linda Bannister
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16 • Rivah • September 2015 Tickets are available for
Arts Alive Studio Tour
H E AT H S V I L L E — T i c k ets are on sale for Arts Alive, the
Northumberland Public Library’s
annual Artist Studio Tour, slated for
September 5.
Ticket-holders will be able to visit
six studios, see eight artists at work
and purchase works created in the
community. All proceeds from the
tickets benefit the Northumberland
Dance Extravaganza
returns September 19
KILMARNOCK—Isabell
and
Edison Bunch, the people’s choice
winners of “Dancing with the Northern Neck Stars,” will be the featured
performers at Dance Extravaganza
2015.
The show, sponsored by the
Kilmarnock Museum, will take
place at 7 p.m. September 19 at the
Lancaster Middle School Theater, 191
School Street, Kilmarnock.
The Bunches will join the Peanut
City Cloggers and dancers from Miss
Linda’s School of Dance Team, said
museum president Carroll Lee Ashburn.
The program also will feature
vocalists Tommy Thompson, Sterling
Dise, and Christian Grech as well as
special guest Jackie Diggs with her
hula hoops, said Ashburn.
Advance tickets will be $10 for
adults and $5 for children younger
than age 12. Tickets at the door will be
$12 and $7 respectively.
Tickets
available
at
the
Rappahannock Record, Chesapeake
Bank, Bank of Lancaster and the
museum, 76 North Main Street,
Kilmarnock, or call 296-0930.
Museum hours are 11 a.m. to 4
p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.
Dance Extravaganza is sponsored in part by a grant from the
Rappahannock Foundation for the
Arts.
Public Library, 7204 Northumberland
Highway, Heathsville.
This year’s lineup includes
Lynn Savarese, stained glass; Shirley Kinney, clay, gourd sculptures
and cloth figures; Diana Jamison,
oil painting; Brian Jones, pottery; Charles Van Denburgh, oil
painting; Sue Starkey, mosaics; Mary
Rose, jewelry; and Linda Parks, bird
houses.
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased online at nplva.org, Mosaic
in Callao, Plum Summer in Burgess,
Wildest Dreams in Burgess, and the
Northumberland Public Library or Ye
Olde Book Shoppe in Heathsville.
Special support for Arts Alive
comes from Ingram Bay Contracting,
said Jordan.
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Urbanna Founder’s Day Celebration set for Sept. 5
URBANNA—The 2nd annual
Urbanna Founder’s Day Celebration will be held Saturday, September 5, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. It
will be an event for family, fun
and history.
This year’s Founder’s Day focus
is based on the establishment of
The Scottish Factor Store on Virginia Street, built in 1766 by John
Gordon. The program includes
a living history presentation at
1 p.m. on the stage behind the
Scottish Factor Store. The audience will experience a trip back
to 1768 to witness a typical day at
the store.
The factor, James Mills, will
be played by local resident Dave
Stutzman, while other characters in the drama will represent
the Middlesex County Museum
and Historical Society and the
Deltaville Maritime Museum.
Living history presentation
author and director Barbara
Lovelace promises some lively
action, some controversy, and a
look at how the store functioned.
The presentation will end with
a dedication of a portrait of one
of Urbanna’s 18th-century founders and prominent citizens, John
Gordon, whose portrait is a gift
to the community arranged by the
late Dan Gill. And, as it happens,
John Gordon himself, represented
by Kevin Gentry, will participate
in the dedication.
Children will again enjoy the
Moody Crewe Pirates for Pirate
School, where they will be taught
how to walk a plank, tie nautical
knots, learn a pirate song, and how
to speak like a pirate.
People may bring lawn chairs
or blankets to sit and enjoy an
outdoor concert by the York River
Concert Band at 11 a.m.
A 2:30 p.m. trolley tour of historic spots in town is planned with
town historian and author Larry
Chowning serving as tour guide
(see related story).
Local best-selling mystery
author Brad Parks will again be
the Colonial Town Crier, guiding
citizens and guests to each special
event of the day. Colonial interpreters and Revolutionary War
soldier re-enactors will add to the
day’s colonial flavor.
The day will have a second
focus, too, featuring the Middlesex
County Library, which started as
the Urbanna Library 100 years
ago. The library celebration will
include discussion and demonstration of the books, school lessons, and dance steps popular in
1915, and the Middlesex County
Museum will record oral histories.
There will be a children’s program
as well as coffee and ice cream to
celebrate the birthday.
The colonial militia will be out in full force to arrest any pirates that may make their way into town during
The town’s shops and wonderful
the Urbanna Founder’s Day Celebration from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, September 5.
restaurants will be open with special Founder’s Day sales, drinks
and food for your pleasure.
Call Cloyde or Barbara at
Urbanna Harbor Gallery at 7582828 for more information.
Schedule
* 10am-6pm, enjoy pirates on “The Green” and colonial games on
the lawn of the Old Courthouse (now the Woman’s Club)
* 10am-4pm, Scottish Factor Store, now the Museum/Visitor’s
Center, open for tours
* 10am-2pm, town crier announces news of the day
* 10am-4pm, self-guided Historic Walking Tours (brochures available at Urbanna Gallery)
* 10:30am-11am, Pirate Black Powder Weapons Demonstration
(The Green)
* 11am-Noon, Concert on the lawn by the York River Concert Band
(The Green)
* 12:15pm-12:45pm, Pirate School for Kids (The Green)
* 1pm-2pm, Living History Program, “A Day in the Life of the Scottish Factor Store in 1768,” (Scottish Factor Store lawn)
* 2pm, Dedication of the John Gordon portrait (Scottish Factor
Store lawn)
* 2:05pm, Reception on the porch (Scottish Factor Store)
* 2:30pm, Historic Tour on the Trolley with Town Historian Larry
Chowning (board at Marshall’s Drug Store)
* 4-4:30pm, Pirate Black Powder Weapons Demonstration (The
Green)
18 • Rivah • September 2015 Historical trolley tour to be part
of Urbanna Founder’s Day events
URBANNA—As part of the 2nd annual
Urbanna Founder’s Day celebration on
Saturday, September 5, author and lifelong
town resident Larry Chowning will conduct
a historical trolley tour of the town starting
at 2:30 p.m. The tour will begin in front of
Marshall’s Drug Store on Cross Street in
Urbanna.
The town was founded in 1680 as an English Colonial port-of-call with a deepwater
creek, providing easy access for the on-andoff loading of commercial goods.
The town’s origin goes back to June 1680
when the Virginia Assembly Act of Cohabitation encouraged the establishment of 19 port
towns throughout the colony. The town was
officially named Urbanna by the Assembly in
1706 in honor of the reigning Queen Anne of
England. Urbanna means “City of Anne” in
Latin. Founder’s Day is a celebration of the
town’s historic and interesting past.
The trolley tour will include historical
remarks on many of the colonial, antebellum,
Civil War and post-Civil War buildings in
town along with stories of lore and myth.
The stories will address natural elements of
the town and their historical significance. For
instance, there are two ravines in town that
were used as safe houses by slaves during the
Civil War. When Union ships came to town,
soldiers and “croakers” (as northern abolitionists were called in this area) encouraged
slaves to run away from surrounding farms and
plantations and join Union forces.
When it became known that a Union ship
was in Urbanna Harbor, word moved quickly
through slave communities. During the night
many slaves ran away toward Urbanna and
hunkered down in the darkness and protection of the ravines, waiting for the sun to rise.
Unlike slaves that utilized the Underground Railroad who hid during daylight and
moved in darkness of night, those using the
Urbanna route to freedom were able to walk
right down the middle of the streets of town
in broad daylight, in clear view of all, and
board the Union ships to freedom.
The Urbanna Founder’s Day celebration on
September 5 will start at 10 a.m. and end at
4 p.m.
Mathews Market Days to feature two days of fun
MATHEWS—The 41st Annual
Mathews Market Days festivities start at 9 a.m. Friday,
September 11, and continue
through Saturday, September
12. There will be music, food,
arts and crafts, a street dance,
youth activities and more.
From 1-4 p.m. on Friday
there will be karaoke and a
youth dance on the Brickbat
Stage in Mathews Court House
with prizes and awards.
At 7 p.m. Friday night,
the “Courthouse Community
Orchestra” will play a variety
of music in the Mathews High
School auditorium. The perfor-
mance is free and open to the
public.
The “Party at the Wharf ” at
Williams Wharf Landing will
be from 5-9 p.m. on Friday
with music by “7th Street,”
an 8-piece brass dance band
from Yorktown. The cost is $5
at the gate. A beer/wine cash
bar and food will be available.
For more information, contact
Lynda Greve at 725-9685 or
[email protected].
On Saturday breakfast will
be available from food vendors
and the opening ceremony will
be at 9 a.m. on the Brickbat
Stage with unveiling the 2015
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Market Days Poster, and the
introduction of special guests.
The pet parade with Buttons
the Clown will be held at 10
a.m. on the main stage.
There will be entertainment both inside and outside
on Saturday, beginning with
the student Spelling Bee at 11
a.m. in the Mathews Colonial
Courthouse.
Other big events on Saturday
will be the YMCA 5K and 10
K runs, and the Classic Cruisers Show and Shine Car Show
at Thomas Hunter Middle
School.
The finale will be the Sat-
urday Night Live Street Dance
for all ages on the corner of
Brickbat Road and Court Street
from 8-11 p.m. “Bad Ace with
Richard Smith” will be the
featured band.
For more details, visit
mathewsmarketdays.com.
Manumission
commemoration slated
Sept. 5 at Christ Church
WEEMS—On September 5, 1791, Robert Carter III walked into
a district court at Northumberland County Courthouse and did a
remarkable thing.
In a document he called a “Deed of Gift,” Carter directed that
the 453 enslaved people he owned be freed under a plan of “gradual Emancipation.” Eventually more than 500 people would gain
their freedom by Carter’s act, which was the largest private emancipation in America prior to the Civil War, reported Foundation
for Historic Christ Church education director and curator Robert
J. Teagle.
Carter outlined his reasons for undertaking such a momentous
and controversial step in late 18th-century Virginia. He noted that
for “some time past” he had been “convinced that to retain them in
Slavery is contrary to the true principles of Religion & justice, &
that therefore it was my duty to manumit them.”
Realizing the threat such an act posed in a slave-holding society,
Carter “endeavoured to discover that mode of Manumission from
Slavery which can be effected consonant to law & with the least
possible disadvantage to my fellow Citizens.”
The plan provided for gradual emancipation of slaves depending
on their ages. Carter attached a schedule of the names, ages, sex
and residences of his slaves. Well after his death in 1804, his executors continued the emancipation despite objections from Carter’s
family members and neighbors, continued Teagle.
Though it has garnered more attention in recent years, this
extraordinary story has often gone untold and under-appreciated,
he said.
A commemoration on the 200th anniversary of the deed organized by Frank Delano drew some 800 people. But no other commemorations took place until 2009, when the Northern Neck of
Virginia Historical Society (NNVHS) began marking the deed
with special talks and events. Since 2012 the NNVHS has worked
with the Mary Ball Washington Museum & Library and the Foundation for Historic Christ Church to remember what is one of the
Northern Neck’s most important pieces of history.
This year’s commemoration will take place at 10 a.m. September 5 at Historic Christ Church, 420 Christ Church Road, Weems.
Partnering with the three historical organizations is First Baptist
Church in Heathsville, whose choir will sing a number of songs
to mark the occasion. The featured speaker will be Dr. Lauranett
Lee, curator of African American history at the Virginia Historical
Society.
Organizers hope to draw persons from all over the Northern
Neck, especially those who may be descendants of the families
emancipated by the 1791 deed. Kinsale resident and planning
committee member Regina Gaskins Baylor, who descends from
the Wilson family of those emancipated, urges people to attend and
use some of the research resources to see if they have connections.
A wealth of related information appears at christchurch1735.org.
To advertise in the Rivah
call 435-1701 or 758-2328.
September 2015 • Rivah • 19
Take the antique, consignment and thrift shop trail
heresa Lambert, executive director of the
Northumberland economic development
commission, recently faced a challenge:
How do we get the word out about shopping in Northumberland County?
She knew that you build your county on its
strengths, and Northumberland County has a lot
of history and a lot of artistic people.
To capitalize on this and bring businesses
together, the economic development commission created Trolling for Treasures at the Bay:
The Northumberland County Shopping Trail.
The 17 stores along the trail, extending from
quaint Callao to quiet Wicomico Church, sell
consignments, antiques, thrift and new items
to curious shoppers who want to get away from
box stores and strip malls.
“The ‘Trolling for Treasures at the Bay’ shopping trail is aimed at expanding existing businesses by promoting tourism and the concept of
buying local,” Lambert said.
The trail has plenty of unexpected treasures.
Looking for a bike? Try Nina’s New and Nearly
New in Callao, which has bikes of every type
and discounts for students.
Want to get lost in a book? Ye Olde Booke
Shoppe in Heathsville has stacks of beautiful old books (“each at a pittance”—books
for 50 cents or a dollar) retired from the
Northumberland Public Library and others
donated by the public.
Looking for handcrafted clothing, beautiful
antique and modern furniture, artisanal jewelry, and all-natural soaps? Try Plum Summer
in Burgess, Mosaic Consignments and Gifts in
Callao, Second Hand Rose in Edwardsville, or
any of the rest.
Brochures with maps and information can be
picked up at any of the shops (See the map/list)
along with other publications with more to see
and do in the area.
Shoppers along the Northumberland County
Shopping Trail are spoiled for choice, and
there’s more than one day’s shopping to attract
browsers.
“We hope to reach tourists from surrounding
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1 - Fine Things
25 Sandy Street, Callao, VA 22435
(804) 529-5478 www.callaofinethings.com
Mon.-Fri. 10 am-5 pm; Sun. 11 am-5 pm
2 - Callao Community Trading Post
129 Northumberland Hwy, Callao, VA 22435
(571) 233-1663 Sat.-Sun. 10 am-5 pm
3 - Mosaic Consignments and Gifts LLC
153 Northumberland Hwy, Callao, VA 22435
(804) 263-4658 [email protected]
May-Oct.: Wed.-Sat. 10 am-5 pm; Sun 11 am-3 pm,
Nov.-Apr.: Wed.-Sat. 11 am-5 pm
Locally-made soaps, free of all chemicals, can be had at Plum Summer.
Accommodations
Boutique
Please note map is not to scale or for true directions.
Please refer to address on listing for business location.
Thurs. & Fri. 10 am-4 pm; Sat.
10 am-2 pm
10 - Jean’s Bargain Center
13039 Northumberland Hwy., Heathsville, VA
22473 (804) 580-2850 [email protected]
Mar.-Nov.: Mon.–Fri. 10 am-5 pm; Sat. 9 am-5 pm
Dec–Feb: Mon., Thurs., Fri. 10 am–5 pm; Sat.
9 am–5 pm
11 - Second Hand Rose
1428 Hull Neck Rd, Heathsville, VA 22473
(804) 580-2084
Wed.-Sat. 10 am-4 pm
4 - Nina’s New And Nearly New
12 - Burgess House
410 Northumberland Hwy, Callao, Va. 22435 (804)
529-5155 www.usedbikesandparts.com
Mon.- Sat. 9 am–6 pm. Closed Dec. 25-Jan. 31
80 Jessie Dupont Hwy, Burgess, VA 22432
(804) 453-5900 [email protected]
June–Sept.: Sat. 10 am-4 pm. Oct. –May: Mon.,
Fri., Sat. 11 am-4 pm
5 - Northumberland Co Animal
Shelter Yard Sale
13 - General Store At Burgess
2172 Northumberland Hwy, Lottsburg, VA 22511
(804) 453-4012 or (540) 905-3646
Tues. 9 am-noon; Fri. noon-4 pm, 2nd & 4th Sat
9 am-1 pm
6 - Light Of Christ Anglican
Thrift Shop
2516 Northumberland Hwy, Lottsburg, VA 22511
(804) 529-6464 www.lightofchristva.org
Tues.- Fri. 10 am-4 pm; Sat. 10 am-2 pm
7 - St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
Trifles And Treasures Thrift Shop
6853 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville, VA
22473 (804) 724-4135
Mon.-Fri. 10 am-4 pm; Sat. 10 am-2 pm
An antique, library-edition Charles Dickens collection is one of the many
treasures tucked away at Ye Olde Booke Shoppe in Heathsville.
Food
8 - Kathy’s Korner
7072 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville, VA
22473 (703) 401-2237 [email protected]
Jan.-Mar. 15: Tues., Thurs., Fri., & Sat. 9:30
am–3:30 pm, Mar. 15-Dec 31: Mon.-Sat. 9 am–4 pm
9 - Ye Olde Book Shoppe
7072 Northumberland Hwy, Heathsville, VA 22475
(804) 580-5051
684 Jessie Dupont Hwy, Burgess, VA 22432
(804) 453-3066
Wed. –Sat. 10 am–4 pm
14 - Wicomico Parish Church
Discoveries In Wicomico House
5125 Jessie DuPont Hwy, Wicomico Church, VA
22579 (804) 580-3534
Mar.-Dec.: Wed.-Fri. 11 am-3 pm; Sat. 9 am-1 pm
Closed Jan. and Feb.
15 - Kids’s Closet
5458 Jessie Dupont Hwy, Wicomico Church, VA
22579 (804) 580-8818
Mon-Sat: 10 am-5 pm
16 - Plum Summer
15170 Northumberland Highway, Burgess, VA
22432 (804) 453-4553
Open Weekends-Sometimes more. Call for hours.
17 - St. Mary’s Thrift Shop
108 Fairport Road (at Hwy 360), Reedville, VA
22539 (804) 453-4830
Tues.-Sat. 11 am–3 pm
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areas, weekenders, new residents not familiar
with the shopping opportunities here, and local
citizens interested in ‘green’ shopping and
supporting our county’s businesses,” said John
A. Hendrickson, economic development commission chairman.
The trail winds through most of the villages
in Northumberland, giving shoppers a great
chance to sightsee in Callao or make a trip out
to Reedville. It also includes places to eat and
sleep for weekenders.
Several of the stores are also on the evolving
Northern Neck Artisan Trail, with handmade
goods by local artisans ranging from clothes
to soap to jewelry to furniture and more. These
works make for some of the most popular
items in the store, and they all come with a
story—make sure to ask.
So if you’re vacationing in the area, have a
second home in Northumberland, or you’re just
passing through, pick up a map of the trail and
see what you can find!
A vintage cocktail set rounds out a beautiful dark-wood sitting room set
at Mosaic Consignments and Gifts.
From Fredericksburg:
Take US 17 South to Tappahannock. Turn left on US 360 East,
Queen Street, and drive to Callao. Approximately 65 miles.
From Richmond:
Take US 360 East to Tappahannock. Turn right on Queen Street
to stay on 360 East and drive to Callao. Approximately 65 miles.
From Waldorf, Maryland:
Take US 301 South over the Potomac River. Turn left on VA 3,
Kings Highway, and drive through Montross. Turn left on VA
202, Cople Highway, and drive to Callao. Approximately 75
miles.
From Norfolk:
From I-64 take US 17 North to Gloucester. Turn right on VA 3,
John Clayton Memorial Highway, and drive to Kilmarnock. In
Kilmarnock, turn right on Virginia 200, East Church Street, and
drive to Wicomico Church. Approximately 85 miles.
Lots of fabrics and colors can be found at Plum Summer.
Detail of a Harpers Weekly print available at Fine Things
Summer hats for sale at Plum Summer
Custom face mugs on sale at Fine Things
41st Annual Mathews Market Days
The Showcase of a Creative Community
September 11 & 12, 2015
Event held
every year on
the Friday and
Saturday following
Labor Day
THANKS TO
OUR SPONSORS
Chesapeake Bank
Dominion Power
Suzi Stitches
Morse Enterprize
Gloucester-Mathews
Gazette-Journal
MetroCast
Morning Glory Gallery
Owen Printing
Trudy’s Portable Toilets
More than 90 ART and CRAFTS
Exhibitors featuring the work of
outstanding local artists • Classic
Cruiser’s Show N’ Shine CAR
SHOW • FOOD delicacies
including Seafood, Burgers Funnel
Cakes, Fried Donuts Kettle Korn
and mmmmore! Hand Crafted and
Home Cooked PRODUCTS FAIR
Home Goods SHOW • YOUTH
Corner Air Park with Bounce Houses
and Pony RIDES • PET PARADE
The YMCA Market Days Run/Walk
• Spelling BEE • Karaoke & Youth
Dance LIVE Musical Entertainment
throughout and the Saturday Night
Live Street Dance featuring BAD ACE
For information or application go to
www.mathewsmarketdays.com,
email mathewsmarketdays.com,
or call 804.725.7196
Shop and Eat by the Bay
slated September 18-19
KILMARNOCK—The Lancaster by the Bay
Chamber of Commerce recently announced its Shop
and Eat by the Bay event September 18 and 19.
The event will offer 20% off shopping and dining
options at Kilmarnock, Irvington and White Stone
Chamber merchants who are joining to create a “oneof-a-kind” shopping occasion, explained executive
director Anne Paparella.
“The Lancaster by the Bay Chamber merchants
wanted to create a fun and new shopping event to celebrate our unique and fabulous boutiques and restaurants,” said Paparella.
This is the Chamber’s first-ever ticketed shopping
event, she added. Tickets will be sold at participating
retailers for $10 in advance and $15 on the shopping
days. The ticket will allow shoppers 20% off store-
wide at participating shops and specials at participating area restaurants.
Additionally, shoppers will get a tote bag that will
have coupons in it to use for future shopping trips, she
said. Participating retail stores and restaurants will be
identified with balloons and posters and will be listed
at lancasterva.com.
Tickets are also good for a free trolley ride on the
afternoon of September 19. The trolley will be stopping at various places in Kilmarnock, Irvington and
White Stone.
“This is the perfect time to gather some friends,
make your shopping list and have a fun Northern
Neck weekend,” said Paparella. “We are thrilled to
partner with Chesapeake Bank and Bank of Lancaster
in supporting our local businesses with this event.”
Gallery to host Timothy Parker
IRVINGTON—Objects Gallery, 4462 Irvington Road,
Irvington, hosts guest artists
once a month.
The public is always invited to
view works, meet and talk with
the artist, said manager Terri
Thaxton. The next scheduled
event is August 28 and 29. The
artist will be Timothy Parker of
Naples, Fla.
Parker is known for his lively
colors and movement in his
paintings of herons, cranes,
water landscapes and figures,
said Thaxton. He will be bring-
ing to the gallery both original oils and giclees. His newest
pieces feature herons painted in
great detail.
The public is invited to a reception from 5 to 7 p.m. August 28,
featuring Parker. Refreshments
will be served.
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868 Gloucester Road, P.O. Box 120
Saluda, Virginia 23149
September 2015 • Rivah • 23
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.
W
6523 Main St.
Gloucester
695-0700
Monthly, Wed. evenings 4–7
p.m. Located at the histor y
museum.
Heathsville Farmers
Market
73 Monument Place
Heathsville
580-3377
Third Sat. of the month Apr.–
Oct., 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Behind
Rice’s
Hotel/Hughlett’s
Tavern.
Air Excursion
Bay Aviation
Hummel Field
Topping
436-2977
Animal Farm
River Birch Animal Farm
5952 Gen. Puller Hwy.
Locust Hill
758-3522
Open daily, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Free
admission.
Irvington Farmers Market
Irvington Commons
Irvington
480-0697
First Sat. of the month from
May–Nov., 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Athena Vineyard and Winery in Northumberland County
Boat Cruises
Bay Water Excursions
308 Railway Rd.
Port Haywood
725-2876
Boat tours on the Chesapeake Bay with USCG cer tified
captain.
Captain Billy’s Charters/
River Cruises
545 Harvey’s Neck Rd.
Heathsville
580-7292
Custom cruises ever y Sat.
evening.
Private
cruises
available.
“Faded Glory” – The
Hope and Glory Inn’s 25
Passenger Vessel
65 Tavern Rd.
Irvington
438-6053
Luncheon and cocktail cruises
aboard a restored Chesapeake
Bay oyster boat. Reser vations
required.
Jackson Creek Outfitters
274 Bucks View Ln.
Deltaville
776-9812
Kayak rentals, paddleboat
rentals, small sailboat rentals, eco tours, and fishing
guide ser vices. Located at
Deltaville Marina.
“Serenity”
Yorktown
(757) 710-1233
A 65’ schooner offers twohour cruises. Weekends only.
Private char ters, group reservations and “locals” specials.
Smith Island Cruise
382 Campground Rd.
Reedville
453-3430
Depar ts from Chesapeake Bay
Camp-Resor t.
Reser vations
required.
274 Bucks View Ln.
Deltaville
776-9812
Kayak rentals, paddleboat
rentals, small sailboat rentals, eco tours, and fishing
guide ser vices. Located at
Deltaville Marina.
Norton’s Sailboat Charters
97 Marina Dr.
Deltaville
776-9211
Char ter with Nor ton’s! A fantastic fleet of Hunter and Jeanneau Cruisers ranging from
36-41 ft. Get away for a week
or weekend.
Tangier Island Cruise
468 Buzzard Point Rd.
Reedville
453-2628 Tucker’s Recreation
Depar ts from Buzzard’s Point Park and Marine
244 Barn Rd.
Marina.
Shacklefords
785-4464
16’ and 17’ open bow fiberUrbanna Cruises
Urbanna
366-1778 glass boats with outboard moCruise local creeks and riv- tors. Fishing license included
ers aboard a comfy, char tered in rental.
pontoon boat. Now ser ving
The Tides Inn in addition to
Bowling
Urbanna marinas.
Evans Bowling Center
34 Cralle Ct.
Boat Rentals
Kilmarnock
435-3950
Belle Isle State Park
1632 Belle Isle Rd.
Village Lanes
Lancaster
(800)933-Park 7307 John Clayton Mem.
Kayak, canoe and small boat Hwy.
rentals.
Gloucester
693-3720
Let’s Go Sailing!
Urbanna
824-4006
Day cruises, boat rides and
lessons on “Free Spirit”. By
Boatyard at Christchurch
appointment.
1228 Crafton Quarter Rd.
758-4067
Rappahannock River Cruise Saluda
Tappahannock
453-2628 Near Christchurch School in
“Captain Thomas” travels to Middlesex.
Ingleside Vineyards.
Jackson Creek Outfitters
24 • Rivah • September 2015 Camp-Resort
382 Campground Rd.
Reedville
453-3430
Ingram Bay Marina
545 Harvey’s Neck Rd.
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.
Jackson Creek Outfitters
274 Bucks View Ln.
Deltaville
776-9812
Kayak rentals, paddleboat
rentals, small sailboat rentals, eco tours, and fishing
guide ser vices. Located at
Deltaville Marina.
Lazy Days Adventures
Hardyville
776-9853
Rentals and eco-tours of local
waters. Will deliver.
Westmoreland State Park
1650 State Park Rd.
Montross
493-8821
Group kayak trips, paddle
boats and paddle boards.
Mathews Farmers Market
10494 Buckley Hall Rd.
Mathews
725-7196
Ever y Sat., 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at
Mathews historic cour thouse
green.
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
RivahFest.
Urbanna Farmers Market
351 Bonner St.
Urbanna
761-4840
The second Sat. of each
month May–Sept., 9 a.m.–1
p.m. in Taber Park.
Fun Parks
Swamp Fun Park
2735 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy.
Gloucester
642-8778
Paint ball.
Learn to Sail
Farmers’ Markets
Belle Isle State Park
1632 Belle Isle Rd.
Lancaster
462-5030
Holly Point Market
287 Jackson Creek Rd.
Deltaville
776-6950
Four th Sat. of the month
May–Nov., 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Holly Point Nature Park at the
Deltaville Maritime Museum.
Norton’s Sailing School
97 Marina Dr.
Deltaville
776-9211
Learn to Sail with Nor ton’s
Sailing School! ASA Cer tified
courses and fun and knowledgable instructors. The Bay
is your Classroom.
Chesapeake Bay
Gloucester Market
Premier Sailing
Canoe/Kayak Rentals
Diversions
744 St. Andrews Ln.
8 a.m.–4 p.m., Mon.–Sat. in Dragon Motor Sports
Weems
438-9300 season.
1790 Howerton Rd.
Dunnsville
443-1903
Tater Neck Blueberry Farm Truck and tractor pulls.
Movies
Potato Neck Rd.
Essex 5 Cinemas
Port Haywood
725-2623
1653 Tappahannock Blvd.
Open mid-July through Labor Rivah Trails
Tappahannock
445-1166 Day, during daylight. No chemi- Captain John Smith
cals used, six different variet- Chesapeake National
Hillside Cinema
Historic Trail
ies available.
7321 John Clayton Mem.
(410) 260-2470
Hwy.
Experience and learn about
Westmoreland Berry Farm
Gloucester
693-2770 1235 Berry Farm Ln.
the Chesapeake Bay through
Oak Grove
224-9171 the routes and places assoYork River Crossing Cinema
ciated with Smith’s explora2226 York Crossing Dr.
tions. There are many points of
Hayes
642-5999 Putt Putt
interest found in the Nor thern
Bethpage Miniature Golf
Neck and Middle Peninsula.
and Ice Creamery
Pick Your Own
4817 Old Virginia St.
Chesapeake Bay Wine Trail
Bentwaters Farm
Urbanna
758-GOLF (4653) Visit 9 wineries in the Nor th1083 Circle Dr.
Putt-putt golf. Rt. 602 just out- ern Neck. Sample itineraries
Mathews
725-5839 side of Urbanna, Middlesex and a map are available. ConSpray-free blueberries, home- County.
tact any of the wineries listed
grown yarns from sheep raised
under Wine Tastings for more
on the farm, lambs and Kids,
information.
Cashmere and Nigerian goats. Racing
Bill Sawyer’s
Open by appointment.
African-American Heritage
Virginia Motor Speedway
Trail
4426 Tidewater Tr.
Eastfields Farms
6487 Main St.
Jamaica
758-1867 Gloucester
85 Preston Point Rd.
693-0014
Mathews
725-3948 Dir t track racing select Sat. A self-guided driving tour of
Spray-free blueberries July nights through October.
selected African American hisand Aug. Open Fri.–Sun.
toric sites. Visit or contact the
Colonial Beach Dragway
Gloucester Tourism office or
2035 James Monroe Hwy.
Lew Bristow’s
the Gloucester Visitor’s CenColonial Beach
224-7455 ter for information and a map.
Blackberry Farm
1/8th mile asphalt drag track.
9607 Gen. Puller Hwy.
Hartfield
776-7785
Country Store and Rural
Post Office Trail
6487 Main St.
Gloucester
693-0014
Travel back in time on this
self-guided driving tour of
Gloucester’s countr y stores
and rural post offices. Visit or
contact the Gloucester Tourism office or the Gloucester
Visitor’s Center for information and a map.
Gloucester Blueways Trail
Gloucester
693-0014
A system of five separate water trails spanning Gloucester
County. The 40 miles of trails
are par ticularly suited for
small hand-powered craft such
as canoes and kayaks.
Mathews Blueways Water
Trail
Mathews
725-4BAY
An interconnected system of
five separate water trails spanning the waters of Mathews
County and totaling over ninety miles of cruising.
Northern Neck Heritage
Trail Bicycling Route
18 North Irving Ave.
Colonial Beach 333-1919
Four relatively easy bicycle
trails throughout the Nor thern
Neck.
Trolling for Treasures
Shopping Trail
Includes 17 antique, consignment and thrift shops in
Nor thumberland County.
Skating
Stan’s Skateland
17408 Kings Hwy.
Montross
493-9890
Fri.–Sat., 7:30–10 p.m.
Theaters
Court House Players
Mathews
725-0474
Community theater ser ving
Gloucester, Mathews and
Middlesex counties. Dinner
theater.
Donk’s Theater
223 Buckley Hall Rd.
Mathews
725-7760
Virginia’s Lil’ Ole Opr y. Live
countr y music in a family
atmosphere.
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Westmoreland Players
General’s Ridge Vineyard
16217 Richmond Rd.
1618 Weldons Dr.
Callao
529-9345 Hague
(703) 313-9742
Tasting room, appetizers. Fri.
noon–7 p.m.; Sat. noon–6
Trolley Rides
p.m.; Sun. noon–5 p.m. 703Colonial Beach Trolley
313-9742 Mon.–Thurs.; 472Colonial Beach
224-0175 3172 Fri.–Sun.
Makes 20 stops around the
town of Colonial Beach. Ever y Good Luck Cellars
Sat. and Sun. May–Sept. On 1025 Good Luck Rd.
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KILMARNOCK—The
Rappahannock
Art
League
recently announced its September
2015 workshop schedule.
All workshops will be held
at the Studio Gallery, 19 North
Main Street, Kilmarnock, reported
Barbara Pulling of the communications committee. For fees and
registration, visit the gallery or
call 436-9309. Gallery hours are
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through
Saturdays.
The workshops include:
September 3, 10, 17 and 24,
5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Basics of Pencil
Drawing with Steph Brown. Participants will explore the very
basics of pencil drawing, tools,
perspective, light sources, shading
and proportion.This is great for
a beginner or a nice refresher for
busy people who haven’t had the
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p.m., Zendoodling with Steph
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learn method of creating beautiful
images of repetitive patterns, said
Pulling. It is a fascinating art form
that is fun and relaxing. Students
will learn the basic principles of
guidelines for the Zendoodling art
form.
September 22, 23, 24, 10
a.m.-3 p.m. Paint and Paste—Art
is everywhere, with Jacquie Colligan. Participants will learn to
look for objects everyday that jar
the senses for creative, vibrant
Lancaster Players to present
readers theater August 28-30
WHITE STONE—Five women
will become multitudes when the
Lancaster Players presents “Love,
Loss, and What I Wore,” a readers theatre production.
Although readers theater consists
of seated performers with scripts in
front of them, rather than moving
about on stage, there is still a great
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assignments will be given to each
artist guiding them to find new and
fresh approaches to extend their
art boundaries, she added.
September 30, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Drawing Fabric and Folds with
Steph Brown. This workshop will
guide participants through fabric
movement and identifying categories of folds, blending them into a
harmonious whole, said Pulling.
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Conveniently located in the heart of the neighborhood at
417 6th Street in beautiful downtown West Point
deal of action, as the women react to
the stories each of them tells, reported
Sheila Brown. No one simply reads
from a script.
The women involved in this show
range in age from 20s to 70s, and the
parts they play also cover a range of
ages, said Brown. Each performer
becomes many people.
“I really enjoy the scene made of up
things mothers say,” said Amy Lewis.
“My own mother said so many of
those things to me. She was so uncool,
I thought. Now, when I catch myself
saying some of those same things to
my child, I cover my mouth in disbelief. I guess I’m not so cool myself.”
“One of the things I love about this
play is that all of the women in the
play illuminate the real meaning of
their clothing choices in a disarming,
poignant and funny way,” said Kat
Shepherd
“I think each of us can relate to
these stories because everyone’s lives
are so different, and it helps us gain
understanding of how life can be and
whether we let it beat us down or make
us stronger,” added Susan Robertson.
Doreen Robertson said she relates
especially to one character who faces
“the struggle to figure out who you
are, and to be okay with who you are.”
Holly Covington came away from
rehearsing the play even more determined to “fall in love with your life.”
The show will be presented at 8
p.m. August 28 and 29 and 3 p.m.
August 30 at The Lancaster Playhouse, 361 Chesapeake Drive, White
Stone. The theater will open one hour
before performance times. There will
be a cash bar and snacks.
Tickets are $15. For reservations,
visit lancasterplayers.org, or call 4359210.
September 2015 • Rivah • 27
Rivah Museums & Historic Sites
A
ll area codes are (804)
unless otherwise listed.
appointment.
Kilmarnock Museum
76 N. Main Street
Kilmarnock
436-9100
This museum features displays and exhibits focusing
on Kilmarnock’s past and
present.
Rotating exhibits are featured plus displays of local ar tifacts and a timeline
of events throughout area
histor y.
The museum is open
Thurs.–Sat., 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Free.
Essex
Essex County Museum
and Historical Society
218 Water Lane
Tappahannock
443-4690
Included is the “Carl D. Silver Galler y,” another smaller
galler y, a gift shop, reference
room,
document
storage
room, and handicap accessible restrooms.
Exhibits of interest include a new exhibit on the
Rappahannock
Industrial
Academy, (1902-1948) an
early private academy for African-Americans living in Essex,
Middlesex and King & Queen
counties; “from Sandlot to
Semipro: Baseball in Essex
County,” which follows the
stor y 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. Lowr y.”
Continuing exhibits include
prehistoric fossils, Native
American ar tifacts, colonial
relics, steamboat and working the water exhibits 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.
The Museum at Colonial Beach
p.m.
Pocahontas Museum
7335 Lewis Avenue
Gloucester
815-0988
The Museum has information, ar tifacts 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
Gloucester
head was placed when PocaGloucester Museum
hontas saved his life at Weraof History
wocomoco
(Wicomico)
in
6539 Main Street
Gloucester County.
Gloucester
693-1234
The museum is open by
The Botetour t Building, appointment.
built about 1770, was New’s
Ordinar y, a roadside tavern. Rosewell
Permanent exhibits include 5113 Old Rosewell Lane
“The Honey Pod Tree”, “Fair- Gloucester
693-2585
field”, and “The Hotel BoteBegun in 1725, Rosewell
tour t”. Also on display is the was home to the Page fam“Good Old Days” exhibit of ily for more than 100 years.
household items and relics. The ruins sit on the bank of
Pages Rock Lighthouse and the York River. Here, you may
its histor y is featured as well see the brickwork and grace
as antique sur vey equipment. of form and scale which have
Members of the Knitting Guild inspired poets and architects
of Tidewater will be knitting since Thomas Jef ferson.
on the museum porch on the
In 1916, a tragic fire
second Sat. of each month swept the mansion, leaving
through Sept.
a magnificent shell which is
The free museum is open testament to 18th centur y
Mon.–Sat. from 11 a.m.–3 craftsmanship.
28 • Rivah • September 2015 Remaining are the four
chimneys, the east wall with
its compass head window and
car ved keystone, the wine
cellar and enough of the walls
to sense the propor tion and
scale of the origninal structure. The last family to own
Rosewell donated the ruins
to the Gloucester Historical
Society in 1979. Since 1995,
the Rosewell Foundation has
taken on the mission of preser ving, studying, and presenting the historic ruin.
Visitor center and gift shop.
Open April–Oct. Mon.–Thurs.
& Sat. 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Sun.
1 p.m.–4 p.m. General admission $4, student/groups (10
or more) $3, child (6-12) $2.
Lancaster
Mary Ball Washington
Museum
8346 Mary Ball Road
Lancaster Courthouse
462-7280
Temporarily closed for
renovations
Located in the Historic District, the museum comprises
three historic buildings and
librar y. More than 350 years
of area histor y is on exhibit in
the 1797 clerk’s of fice, 1821
jail, and 1828 Lancaster
House.
The Genealogy and Histor y
Librar y provides more than
7000 reference materials including local cour t records,
census data, business information, vital records, county
histories, church records, and
family files. The card catalogue is available online.
Open Wed.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4
p.m. Admission is $3.
Research
librar y
open
Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and
Sat. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a
$5 daily use fee.
Both facilities open some
Saturdays. Closed major holiday weekends. Check website
for complete listing and
hours.
Morattico Waterfront
Christ Church and
Museum
Carter Reception Center
6584 Morattico Road
and Museum
Morattico
420 Christ Church Road
The museum of fers exhibits
Weems
438-6855 of an old fashioned countr y
The church was built in store, the histor y of the work
1735 by Rober t “King” Car ter. life, gear and agriculture of
The church, reception cen- local watermen of the village.
ter and museum are open Also on display are Native
to the public Apr.–Nov. from American ar tifacts, photos
10 a.m.–4 p.m. Mon.–Sat. and documents relating to viland 1–4 p.m. Sun. Call for lage histor y.
group tours. Other times by
The museum is open Sat.
noon–4 p.m. and Sun. 1–4
p.m. May–Oct.
Northern Neck
Sports Wall of Fame
60 South Main Street
Kilmarnock
435-1211
The Nor thern Neck Spor ts
Wall of Fame features plaques
with bios and photos of individuals past and present that
have excelled in spor ts from
the Nor thern Neck of Virginia. Free. Located inside The
Spor ts Centre. Open Mon.–
Fri. 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Sat. 9
a.m.–4 p.m.
Steamboat Era Museum
156 King Carter Drive
Irvington
438-6888
The museum of fers a visual
histor y of the steamboats’ impor tance to area commerce,
culture, social connections
and life to small towns along
the Chesapeake Bay and its
tributaries. Dioramas, oral
histories, models, ar tifacts,
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 six foot map
showing steamboat whar f
stops.
Open May 23–Sept. 5,
open Tues.–Sat., 10 a.m.–4
p.m. Sept. 11–Nov. 21, open
Fri. and Sat., 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Group tours by appointment.
Admission: Adults: $5.00.
Children under 12 and active
militar y free.
Mathews
Fort Nonsense
VA-14/John Clayton Memorial Hwy. at the intersection
of VA-3.
Built in 1861 and known
as “For t Nonsense”, this
for t was also identified as
“Smar t’s Mill/Nor th End Mill
For tification”. On the site
there is a park area with trails
leading through the trees and
over the ear then remains of
the old For t.
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xcerpts from the following story were taken from the chapter “Yankee
Hole” in the book “Soldiers at the Doorstep: Civil War Lore” that I
authored and was first published in 1999. A second edition of the book is
scheduled to be published in 2016, which will include five additional chapters on what life was like at home when the Yankees arrived at the doorstep
of Tidewater, Virginia families.
In 1937 Mrs. Josie Henley Ellyson wrote down her recollections of
life during the Civil War on the family farm of Hillsborough in King and
Queen County.
She was 8 years old when the Civil War began and she recalled that
at the start of the war it was “wild confusion and commotion throughout the county, especially among the men. As soon as the war was
declared they began daily to assemble at Bruington to be drilled in
military tactics from anyone who had military training in such affairs,
usually some ex-student of Virginia Military Institute. The young ladies
from the countryside were always on hand to watch and maybe pray.”
Mrs. Ellyson said as the war progressed, she and her family sat on the
hillside at Hillsborough overlooking the Mattaponi River, and could clearly
hear the roar of cannons and firing of the big guns in the fighting around
Richmond.
She had two uncles in the war, Captain Alexander Fleet Bagby and
Lieutenant Atwood Walker. In April 1864, her family was informed by one
of the uncles that Union officer Philip Henry Sheridan’s army would soon
be passing through King and Queen to reach Union gunboats on the York
River.
Mrs. Ellyson’s father and older brother filled a wagon with provisions
and took it and the family’s horses to the low ground where they thought
they would be safely hidden. The women and slaves were left at Hillsborough. “While we were at breakfast the next morning, we were surprised
to hear the corn sheller in the granary going. When we looked out, we
discovered over 300 Yankee soldiers had their horses tied to the locust trees
all around the grounds of Hillsborough and were feeding their horses with
our corn,” said Mrs. Ellyson.
“Then the Yankees began to plunder. They used their sabers to cut off
our hens’ heads, then they would tie the dead chickens to their saddles to
take back to camp. My little brother Todd had a pet hen named Patty, and
when they called the fowl, she, of course, was the first one to lose her head,”
she said.
“Then the Yankees asked Nannie, the seamstress (a slave), where the
meat was hidden, since it was missing from the smokehouse. She replied
that she did not know. They told her they had rags soaked in oil and if they
were not given the meat, the house would soon be in ashes,” continued
Mrs. Ellyson.
“So my mother told them it was in the attic. One of the Yankees found
the little secret staircase in a closet to get up to the attic. When stepping
from one rafter to another, one of them missed his step and put his foot
through the ceiling.”
This “Yankee hole” was never repaired at Hillsborough, and has been
left there to this day as a reminder of the Yankee invasion.
“The Yankees went to the [outside] kitchen . . . and made servants
(slaves) cook for them all day, using up all the food on hand and pouring
out on the ground—flour, lard, preserves, pickles, meal and everything—
what they could not take with them,” said Mrs. Ellyson.
An enjoyment to the children was when several Yankees tried to rob the
family’s beehives, but the bees made them retreat in defeat. “One of the
Yankees took my mother’s breast pin from the pin cushion on her bureau
in her bedroom,” said Mrs. Ellyson. “Our Nannie (slave) jerked it from his
hand and said, ‘You shan’t have Miss Betty’s pin.’ The Yankee did not try to
take if from Nannie. I have that pin to this day.”
When the Yankees left, there was not one mouthful of food left on the
place to eat. The grounds and home were in shambles, but the Yankees
did not burn Hillsborough, and “we felt very fortunate. Shortly after the
Yankees left, our friends, the Littlepage family across the river, heard of our
plight and what joy we experienced when we saw a boat crossing the river
with food aplenty for us hungry children,” said Mrs. Ellyson.
It happened right here in Rivah country.
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Museums
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histor y and related gift items.
formational posters that tell Mathews Maritime
Admission is free. Open Fri.
some of the histor y of the Museum
and Sat. from 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
area and For t Nonsense.
482 Main Street
through Oct.
Mathews
725-4444
Gwynn’s Island Museum
The
museum
features
1775 Old Ferry Road
memorabilia, ar tifacts, docu- Middlesex
Gwynn
725-7949 ments, photos, models, and Deltaville Maritime
Features an exhibit of the many memories of time gone Museum and Holly Point
“CINMAR”
Discover y—the by. Long a boat building area Nature Park
oldest man-made stone tool of note, Mathews addition- 287 Jackson Creek Rd.
776-7200
found in the Americas. The ally has had its share of local Deltaville
See the evolving museum
original stone blade was dat- watermen, menhaden fisherfeaturing
ed at 20,000 years old and men, merchant mariners, US exhibits building
is on display in the Smithson- Navy sailors, fish packing maritime histor y of Chesaian Institution. It was dredged houses, boat repair facilities, peake watermen, their vesfrom 240 feet of water about and marinas. The museum sels and local histor y.
Currently on display are
40 miles of fshore in the At- honors the past and works
lantic Ocean by Mathews to educate the future about the exhibits: “Civil War in
Middlesex”, “Historic buildscallop boat captain Thurston maritime histor y.
Shawn in 1970.
The museum is staf fed ings of Middlesex”, “What is
Other exhibits include a by volunteers, generally on a Deadrise?”, “Boat Builders
pre-Civil War Wheeler and Wil- Fri. and Sat. from Apr.–Nov. Shop”, “Restoration of the
son sewing machine and a from 10–2, or by request for F.D. Crockett”, ”John Smith
tableaux depicting the legend groups. If the “open” flag is on the Chesapeake” and
“Family Boatbuilding Week”.
of Col. Hugh Gwynn accepting flying, you’re invited inside.
Extensive collection of ship
what is now called Gwynn’s
models also on display. VisitIsland from Princess Poca- Tompkins Cottage
ing exhibition: The “Hawkins
hontas in gratitude for saving 43 Brickbat Road
her life when she fell from her Mathews
725-3487 Antique Outboard Collection”.
The Museum is open 10
canoe.
Near the Mathews Cour tAlso featured is memorabil- house is a typical tidewater a.m.-4 p.m. daily.
The Museum is a Bay Gateia from the 1907 Jamestown cottage of the early 1800s. It
Exposition, an extensive dis- houses a museum and head- way and on the “John Smith
play of antique spectacles quar ters of the Mathews His- Trail.”
See the F. D. Crockett,
collected by the late Dr. Wm. torical Society.
H. Gatten, and ar tifacts from
The oldest wooden struc- a 64’ log-bottom buyboat,
a mid-18th centur y home site, ture in the cour thouse, it was on the Museum’s pier walk,
including glass and potter y used by Christopher Tompkins along with the Explorer, a 31’
shards from the 17th centur y, as a general store star ting in museum built reproduction of
the shallop John Smith used
a King George III half penny 1816.
dated 1773, Native American
The museum houses a per- in 1608 to explore and map
points, potter y and fossils. manent exhibit of Mathews the Chesapeake Bay. Also
There also are photos of two histor y including information see the custom deadrise
barrel wells.
on Captain Sally Tompkins, “Francis Smith,” and the muAlso on display are items the only woman of ficer in the seum’s restored Deltaville
relating to the Black American Confederate Army. Also in- round-sterned deadrise “Coohistor y of Gwynn’s Island, cluded is an area of changing per Hill.”
In the newly redesigned
prehistoric Native Americans, exhibits, a county map, and
and an extensive histor y a sales area of fering publi- park are picnic tables, a
on the life of Captain John cations concerning Mathews sculpture garden, kayak landSmith and his connection to
Gwynn’s Island. There is a
100-plus year old corn shellReedville Fishermen’s Museum
er, with original red paint and
Preserving the Watermen’s Heritage
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 Of fice.
The museum, open 1–5
p.m. each Fri., Sat. and Sun.
May–Oct., also has a re804-453-6529 Open Tues.–Sun. May-Oct.
search librar y and gift shop.
504 Main St., Reedville, VA 22539
Admission is free, donations welcome.
www.rfmuseum.org
30 • Rivah • September 2015 ing, children’s garden and
walking trails.
On four th Saturdays from
April–Nov., Visit the Holly
Point Markets held with varied vendors, free creek cruises, and in the evenings, a
Groovin’ in the Park outdoor
concer t through September.
The Holly Point Nature Park
is open daily, dawn to dusk.
Middlesex County Museum
777 Gen. Puller Hwy.
Saluda
758-3663
Ever ything old is new again
as the Middlesex County Museum has transformed itself.
Our collection has grown
extensively.
One display is the new
exhibit
“Childhood
in
Middlesex.” The exhibit includes toys, board games, a
1920s scooter, metal trains,
wooden
planes,
building
blocks, glass marbles, two
paper doll collections, rag
dolls, bisque dolls, and china
dolls. A wooden dollhouse
replica of George Washing-
ton’s Mt. Vernon is also now
on loan.
Furniture includes a nursing
chair, 18th-centur y high chair,
and 19th-centur y Bentwood
cradle. Also, 20th-centur y
clothing, a christening gown,
and baby shoes.
Also included are school
desks,
chalkboards,
microscopes and typewriters,
and diplomas from past
graduates.
A fossil collection displays
Megalodon Shark teeth and
a variety of corals. On loan is
an extensive collection of Native American pieces.
A 25-piece collection of
pocketknives now on display,
including a SA Dagger from a
WWII German Of ficer.
Middlesex’s social scene is
another new exhibit. On display is a 1920s flapper dress,
a 1930s smoking jacket, various hunt riding attire, and a
side saddle.
Two new por traits of Virginia Governor Andrew Jackson Montague (1902-1906)
Museums
and his wife Elizabeth are displayed with lighting and furniture from the Victorian era.
Also included in the exhibit
is a four-legged resident, the
1918 Kentucky Derby winner Exterminator, who has
also called Middlesex home.
During his lifetime he won
51 of his 99 races. He even
had a children’s book written
about him in the 1950s, “Old
Bones, the Wonder Horse.”
His owner was the heir to the
“Swamp Root” for tune and
his summer home was located in Remlik in Middlesex
County.
Chesty Puller’s exhibit has
a life-size cutout of the gen-
eral and many newspaper
clippings from his career.
Two oral histories of men
who ser ved under Chesty during their militar y ser vice are
featured.
Admission is free. Donations accepted. Open Wed.–
Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The
museum also has a genealogy section for research.
Old Tobacco Warehouse
Virginia Street
Urbanna
758-2613
The restored James Mill
Scottish Factor Store or “Old
Tobacco Warehouse” is used
as the Urbanna Town Visitor Center. For years, it was
thought to have been used to
store hogsheads of tobacco.
In 1958, The Association for
the Preser vation of Virginia
Antiquities sponsored a study
of the building. Historian Wesley Newton Laing’s research
revealed that the structure
was not a warehouse but,
rather, a Scottish Colonial
merchant factor store, where
tobacco could be traded for
finished goods from Europe.
(Cour tesy of Emily Chowning.
Excerpt from “Images of
America Urbanna” by Larr y S.
Chowning)
Fri.–Sun. from 11 a.m. – 4
p.m.
AR
.
Northumberland
Northern Neck Farm
Museum
12705 Northumberland Hwy.
Burgess
761-5952
The late Luther Welch donated the proper ty and much
of the equipment to create a
museum to tell the histor y of
farming in the Nor thern Neck.
The big red barn houses a
photographic exhibit of farms,
an American Indian exhibit
and farm equipment such as
antique tractors, hand tools,
planters, seed hullers and
butter churns. Other exhibits
include a children’s area and
an exhibit on Nor thern Neck
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The gift shop features many
items including a first edition
collectible tractor and toys.
Hours are Sat. 10 a.m.–2
p.m. and Sun. 1–4 p.m. Admission is $2 for adults, $1
for students, and children under 12 are free.
Reedville
Fishermen’s Museum
504 Main Street
Reedville
453-6529
The museum of fers visitors a glimpse of the rich
heritage of the fishermen and
watermen of Virginia’s Nor thern Neck and the Chesapeake
Bay.
In addition to the main
museum galler y housing its
permanent and changing exhibits, the museum features
the Pendleton Building with
its boat and model workshops
and the historic William Walker House.
In the water, the museum
showcases the Claud W.
Somers, a 42-foot skipjack
built in 1911, which of fers
tours twice monthly, and the
Elva C., a 55-foot traditional
workboat built in 1922, which
of fers tours to members.
The museum also of fers a
gift shop and is open Tues.–
Sun. from 10:30 a.m.–4:30
p.m. May through Oct. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for
seniors and free for children
under 12.
Rice’s Hotel/
Hughlett’s Tavern
73 Monument Place
Heathsville
580-3377
The last sur viving 1700’s
structure of its kind on the
Nor thern Neck is the restored
Tavern and community square.
It includes a gift shop, foundation of fice, blacksmith shop,
woodworkers shop, spinning
and weaving studio and Carriage House. The Transpor tation Museum Building houses
a permanent exhibit of the
Chicacoan Oak. The museum
also of fers a community room
for rent and various classes
in heritage ar ts.
Heritage Ar ts Center: Wed.Sat., 10 a.m.–2 p.m.. 5803536. Blacksmith hours:
Tues., Thurs., Sat. 10 a.m.–1
p.m. Spinning and weaving:
Wed. and Sat. 10 a.m.–2
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p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Guild hours: First Tues. of the
month, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Woodworkers: Fri. 10 a.m.–noon.
Restaurant: breakfast and
lunch 8 a.m.–3 p.m., Fri.–
Sat. Call 580-7900. Tavern
Foundation hours: Mon.–Fri.
9 a.m.–noon.
Richmond
Menokin
4037 Menokin Road
Warsaw
Menokin was built c. 1769.
It was the home of the Declaration of Independence signer
Francis Lightfoot Lee. A partial ruin, the house provides
a unique oppor tunity to see
“behind the walls” of an 18th
centur y mansion.
The King Conser vation and
Visitors Center provides information on the histor y of the
proper ty and the architectural conser vation 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 Road
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 of fice. The jail’s hanging
chamber is also on the second floor.
On permanent display is a
scale model of the historic
1748 Richmond County Cour thouse, the third oldest cour thouse in Virginia, a collection
of Forrest Patton photography
and an old fashioned countr y
store. Another exhibit features Francis Lightfoot Lee,
signer of the Declaration of
Independence.
Open Wed.–Sat. from 11
a.m.–3 p.m.
GUARDIAN AUTOMATIC HOME STANDBY GENERATORS
tion for African American students in the Nor thern Neck,
especially in Westmoreland
County.
The museum is a depositor y for collections, ar tifacts,
memorabilia,
documents
and other items related to
education.
Built in 1937 in the Colonial Revival style, A. T. Johnson High School was the
first public education facility ser ving African American
students in Westmoreland.
The school was named for
Armstead Tasker Johnson, a
black educator and community leader instrumental in its
construction.
Open on Sat., 10 a.m.–2
p.m., Sun., 2 p.m.–4 p.m. and
other times by appointment.
George Washington
Birthplace National
Monument
1732 Popes Creek Road
Colonial Beach
224-1732
George
Washington
is
among Westmoreland’s most
famous native sons. Commander of the Continental
Army, Revolutionar y 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 is 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 Road
Kinsale
472-3001
The museum is dedicated to
the preser vation, collection,
exhibition and interpretation
of local histor y. It’s in a late
19th centur y barroom, which
was used as a meat market
in the 1920s; the old Ice
Cream Parlor next door is beWestmoreland
ing renovated by the Kinsale
A.T. Johnson Museum
Foundation for galler y, librar y
18849 Kings Hwy.
and meeting space. The 1909
Montross
493-7070 Bank of Kinsale building
The museum preser ves the stands just of f the green be34 f
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side the Kinsale Motor Corp.
building (1919).
Open Fri. and Sat. from 10
a.m.–5 p.m.
Museum at Colonial Beach
128 Hawthorne Street
Colonial Beach
224-3379
It is housed in the former
Hof fman Gas Building (c.
1893).
The museum depicts Colonial Beach heritage through
various ar tifacts. Emphasis is on the period from
1890 through 1958 when
the town was a busy river tourism attraction that
drew huge summer crowds.
Westmoreland County
Museum and Library
43 Court Square
Montross
493-8440
Believed to be the oldest
museum in the Nor thern Neck,
this museum was char tered in
1939 and dedicated in 1941.
It was established to give a
permanent home to the lifesized por trait of William Pitt,
the Earl of Chatham (1768),
painted by Charles Willson
Peale and to provide a location for ar tistic, recreational,
and educational facilities.
Permanent exhibits include
por traits of Westmoreland
County’s historical figures,
fossils and native American
ar tifacts. A temporar y exhibit,
which runs from Oct. through
Mar., features “mourning jewelr y” as a nod to Halloween.
In addition to these exhibits,
the Museum hosts several
receptions and lectures each
year and houses a histor y and
genealogy research librar y.
Open
Mon.-Sat.
from
10
a.m.-4
p.m.
Admission is free. It also ser ves
as the Visitor Center for
Westmoreland County.
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34 • Rivah • September 2015 Rivah Golf
The Best
Golf Club
In the Northern Neck
ll area codes are (804) unless otherwise listed.
A
Essex
Hobbs Hole
1267 Hobbs Hole Dr.
Tappahannock
443-4500
An 18-hole course behind
Walmart. Restaurant, pro shop.
Gloucester
Monday - Thursday $43
Friday - Sunday $50
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10:30-3:30
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Piankatank
River Golf Club
Open to The Public
(804) 776-6516
The
Steamboat
Restaurant
(804) 776-6589
www.prgcgolf.com
Both located at
RT. 629,
HARTFIELD, VA
Turn on 707
at Hartfield P.O.
turn on 629
Memberships
Available
Group Outings
Lessons
Clinics – Juniors’,
Ladies’ & Men’s
Call for Tee Times
up to 7 days in advance
Open Every Day
20 minutes North of Gloucester
10 minutes from Norris Bridge
An 18-hole course. Pro shop, fullservice restaurant.
Lancaster
The Golden Eagle
364 Clubhouse Rd.
Irvington
438-4460
An 18-hole course. Operated by
The Tides resort. Restaurant. Pro
shop.
King Carter Golf Course
480 Old Saint Johns Rd.
Weems
435-7842
An 18-hole course. Restaurant.
Pro shop.
Gloucester Country Club
6731 Golf Club Rd.
Middlesex
Gloucester
693-2662
A 9-hole course. Pro shop, snack Piankatank River
Golf Club
bar.
6198 Stormont Rd.
Hartfield
Northumberland
Quinton Oaks
262 Quinton Oaks Ln.
Callao
529-5367
An 18-hole course. Restaurant. Pro shop.
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please email: [email protected]
776-6516
Special Operations Warrior Foundation
Golf Event is September 30 in Irvington
IRVINGTON—The 5th annual
Special Operations Warrior Foundation (SOWF) Chesapeake Bay
Charity Golf Event will be held
Wednesday, September 30, at the
King Carter Golf Club in Irvington.
SOWF is a non-profit organization that is specifically dedicated
to the military’s Special Operations
Forces and their families. Its mission
is to provide a college education
through grants, not loans, to every
child who has lost a parent in the
line of duty while serving in Army,
Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps
Special Operations. To date there
are 1,000 children in the program.
So far, 249 children of fallen Special
Operations Warriors have graduated
from college, and 134 are presently
enrolled in various colleges and universities around the nation.
The public is asked to consider
participating in this event, or making
a charitable contribution to SOWF.
“We are proud that it has received a
Four Star ranking by Charity Navigator for 8 consecutive years,” said
an SOWF spokesperson.
Administrative overhead is 5.2%,
which allows the vast majority of
the event proceeds to flow directly
to the families in need. “Present
at this year’s tournament will be a
graduate of the college program
who will share her personal experiences and how this organization provided loving guidance and financial
support at a time she and her family
needed it most,” said the spokesperson.
For information on the event,
contact Tom Quinn at 703-927-0056
or Fred Gilman at 804-761-1427.
Checks for individual contributions
may be made payable to “SOWF”
and mailed to: The Special Operations Warrior Foundation, Chesapeake Bay Charity Golf Event, P.O.
Box 1481, Kilmarnock, VA 22482.
More information on SOWF may
be found at specialops.org.
Sheriff ’s Office
Golf Tourney
due Sept. 11
Golf tournament to benefit
HARTFIELD—The 4th annual
Middlesex
County
Sheriff’s
Office Golf Tournament will be
held Friday, September 11, at the
Piankatank River Golf Club in
Hartfield.
Check-in time is 9:30 a.m. and
the cost of participating is $100
per golfer or $400 per team. Proceeds benefit the sheriff’s department and go toward employee
training and purchase of equipment for deputies.
Call Major M.E. Sampson at
804-815-8468 or the Middlesex
County Sheriff’s Department
office at 758-1335 to register or
for more information.
Wounded Warrior Program
HARTFIELD—Golfers
are
invited to participate in the annual
Wounded Warrior Golf Tournament on Friday, September 25,
at Piankatank River Golf Club in
Hartfield.
The tournament will be presented by Knights of Columbus
Assembly 3349, and is a fourplayer captain’s choice competition open to everyone.
All proceeds will benefit the Virginia Wounded Warrior Program.
Team prizes will be awarded for
first, second, and third place in
each of three flights. Golfers also
will compete for individual driving 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 a.m. with a
shotgun start at noon.
To register or for more information, contact Al Langer at 7767427 or [email protected].
net, or Gary Richardson at 7760949 or [email protected].
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Rivah Parks & Recreation
ll area codes are (804) unless otherwise listed.
A
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.
Essex
Essex County Parks and
Recreation Department
305 Cross Street
Tappahannock
443-2470
Sports activities for youth and
adults. Ball fields at Essex High
School.
Lewis B. Puller Memorial Park
Saluda
The park is sponsored by the
Middlesex County Museum and
is open 24 hours a day and is on
Business Rt. 17 across from the
museum.
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.
Tennis Courts
833 High School Circle
Tappahannock
443-2470
At Essex High School. Open to the
public from 5 p.m. until dark 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 also
available.
Holly Point Nature Park next to the Deltaville Maritime Museum has several nature trails and gardens adorned
with attractive benches and sculptures.
Gloucester Point Beach Park
1255 Greate Rd.
Gloucester Point
The park offers fishing with no
license required, public beach,
playground, restrooms, snack
bar, an observation deck with
high powered binoculars to view
birds and wildlife.
Lancaster
Belle Isle State Park
1632 Belle Isle Rd.
Lancaster
462-5030
A 700-acre park on the
Rappahannock River, Mulberry
and Deep creeks. Open daily, sunrise to sunset. Picnic areas, handicap accessible boardwalk and
The Gloucester Department of fishing pier, hiking/biking trails,
bridle paths, motorboat ramp
Parks and Recreation
($3 fee). Canoe and kayak rent6467 Main Street
Gloucester
693-2355 als, bicycle and motorboat rent25 public parks or water access als. The park also offers sunset
and moonlight canoe trips, nature
areas.
programs and overnight camping
and accommodations. Parking
Public Beach
Gloucester Point Beach on Rt. fee $4 weekends/holidays, $3
1208 at the York River. Fishing weekdays.
and restrooms.
Scottie Yard
N. Main St. and Town Centre Dr.
Tyndall Point Park
Kilmarnock
1376 Vernon St.
The Kilmarnock Dog Park features
Gloucester Point
The park contains remnants of off-leash play areas for small and
Confederate and Union fortifi- large dogs. Open dawn to dusk.
cations. It is the site of colonial
Gloucester Towne, the first build- Hiking Trails
ing of which was a tobacco ware- Hickory Hollow Trail, 2 miles of
house built in 1632. It also has marked trail, Regina Rd. (Rt. 604)
in Lancaster Courthouse. Open
open play areas.
dawn to dusk.
Chesapeake Trail, 1.5 mi. hiking
Woodville Park
trail geared to kids, Mary Ball Rd.
Bray’s Point Road/
(Rt.3) ¼ mile east of Lancaster
Woodville Park Road
The county’s newest park con- Courthouse. Open dawn to dusk.
tains hundreds of acres of land Baylor Nature Trail on Norris Pond
donated to Gloucester for pres- in Kilmarnock is on a former logervation of green space. Includes ging road. On Mary Ball Rd. (Rt.
soccer and football fields, gar- 3) east of downtown Kilmarnock.
dens, hiking paths and an area Open dawn to dusk.
for events and social activities.
36 • Rivah • September 2015 Urbanna Waterman’s Park
Colorado Ave.
Urbanna
Overlooks the Rappahannock
River. There is a picnic area and
the park is open from sunrise to
sunset.
Public Beach
Westland Beach at the terminus
of Windmill Point Rd. (Rt. 695) Middlesex County
provides access to the Chesa- Sports Complex
Sports Complex Road
peake Bay. Open dawn to dusk.
Locust Hill
Walking track, volleyball and
Mathews
basketball courts, soccer/footBethel Beach
ball field. Open dawn to dusk.
Natural Area Preserve
Softball/baseball fields must be
Turn left on Rt. 611 just south of scheduled through Sports Comthe town of Mathews. Turn right plex Committee.
on Rt. 643, then left on Rt. 609.
This 50-acre parcel contains a Public Beach
sandy beach, low dunes and salt Wake Beach at the end of Rt.
marsh habitat bordering the Ches- 627.
apeake Bay. Over 90 bird species
have been reported on the pre- Swimming Pools
serve, which also protects the Town of Urbanna and Deltaville
globally rare Northeastern Beach Community Association (for resiTiger Beetle.
dents and guests of residents).
Mathews Recreation Park
The park is next to Mathews High
School. It has a softball field,
basketball court, playground and
two lighted tennis courts. Rt. 14
about a mile north of Mathews
Courthouse.
Taber Park
351 Bonner St.
Urbanna
For residents and guests of residents: playground and swimming.
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.
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
Middlesex
Holly Point Nature Park
Deltaville
The park offers a retreat on the
King George
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Parks
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
are hidden 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
Natural Area Preserve
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
Natural Area Preserve
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 VirMar Beach Rd. (Rt. 643 ) in
Hack’s Neck.
Richmond
Fishing Pier
Rt. 624 to Rt. 638.
Public Beach
4011 Naylors Beach Rd.
Warsaw
ers, yellow bullhead catfish and
Take Rt. 360 to Rt. 624 to Rt. American eel. The Wilna Unit is
634.
open for observation and photography daily, sunrise to sunset.
Public Hiking Trails
Access for canoes and kayaks is
Warsaw
available. All other refuge units
Richmond County trail behind are open by advanced reservaRappahannock Community Col- tion only. Headquarters are open
lege, Rt. 360.
Mon.–Fri., 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.,
except federal holidays. From
Rappahannock River Valley
Tappahannock, take US-360 E.
National Wildlife Refuge
toward Warsaw. Follow US-360 E.
336 Wilna Rd.
for 4.1 miles, then turn left onto
Warsaw
Rt. 624/Newland Rd. Follow NewOne of four refuges that comprise land Rd. for 4.2 miles, then turn
the Eastern Virginia Rivers Nation- left onto Strangeway/Rt 636. Folal Wildlife Refuge Complex. It pro- low Strangeway for ¼ mile, then
tects 20,000 acres of wetlands turn right onto Sandy Ln./Rt 640.
and associated uplands along the Follow Sandy Ln. for 1.1 miles,
river and its major tributaries. At then turn left into Rappahannock
least four federally-listed threat- River Valley NWR.
ened or endangered species may
be found, including the American
bald eagle, peregrine falcon, Westmoreland
shortnose sturgeon, and sensi- A.T. Johnson
tive joint vetch. The refuge hosts Recreation Center
three sites on the Virginia Birding 18849 Kings Hwy.
Montross
and Wildlife Trail.
Aerobics, dance classes, cooking
programs, basketball, gymnasTotuskey Tricentennial Park
With boat landing, Rt. 3 at Totus- tics, volleyball, enclosed batting
cage, soccer and baseball fields
key Creek Bridge.
and small auditorium. Meeting room and patio available for
Warsaw Main Street Town
rental.
Park
171 Main St.
Playground, picnic tables. Open Castlewood Park
On Castlewood Dr. Permit redawn to dusk daily.
quired for parties over 20 people.
Wilna Pond
333-1470 Hurt Field at Legion Park
A 35-acre site, is open to public Rt. 3 west of Montross. Four-acre
fishing. The pond is home to large public park adjacent to Chandlers
mouth bass, bluegill sunfish, fli- Mill Pond offering recreational opportunities for county residents.
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Oak Grove Park
Rt. 205 between Oak Grove and
Colonial Beach. Eight-acre public
park featuring a sports field, playground and picnic area.
Robin Grove Park
Colonial Beach
On Robin Grove, off Monroe Bay
Ave.
Public Beach
Colonial Beach
Sunrise to sunset.
Voorhees Nature Preserve
1235 Berry Farm Ln.
Colonial Beach
(434) 295-6106
A 729-acre preserve on the northeast bank of Rappahannock River, next to Westmoreland Berry
Farm. Four miles of wooded trails
for self-guided walks. Trail map
available at the Westmoreland
Berry Farm store. Open weekends, 8 a.m.–6 p.m., Apr. 22–
Dec. 17.
Westmoreland Parks and
Recreation Department
493-8163
Provides recreation services to all
county citizens and visitors.
Westmoreland State Park
1650 State Park Rd.
Montross
The park extends about one and
a half miles along the Potomac
River, and its 1,299 acres neighbor the former homes of both
George Washington and Robert E.
Lee. The Horsehead Cliffs provide
visitors with a spectacular view
of the Potomac River. The park
offers hiking, camping, cabins,
fishing, boating and swimming.
The visitor center gives a historical and ecological perspective to
an important natural area on the
coastal plain.
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Stratford Hall satisfies it all:
Sightseeing, history lessons and dining
by Sarah Bowis
If You Go
Plantation Dining Room
Stratford Hall
483 Great House Road,
Montross, VA 22520
804-493-8038
StratfordHall.org
Open
Lunch daily: Noon-4 p.m.
Brunch available on Sundays 11 a.m.-2 p.m.,
Lunch menu 2-4 p.m.
Dinner is seasonal,
Thursdays-Saturdays, 6-9
p.m.
Did you know?
A grounds pass must be
purchased upon entering Stratford Hall. This
$7 pass per person
entitles the purchaser to
access the hiking trails,
beach area, gardens,
public grounds, visitor
center, dining room and
gift shop. The pass does
not include admission
to the Great House and
other historic buildings.
The price of the grounds
pass will be reimbursed
when given to the server
upon receiving the dining
bill; however, be sure to
request a separate bill
per person to receive the
full reimbursement.
The ninth annual Wine
and Oyster Festival will
be held at Stratford Hall
September 19 & 20.
S
ituated just six miles
northwest of Montross,
Stratford Hall offers more
than just a deep, rich history
lesson.
Home of the Lees of Virginia
and the birthplace of Robert E.
Lee, Commander-in-Chief of all
Confederate forces in the Civil
War, Stratford Hall is well-known
for its school visits, educational
programs, camps, fellowships
and war exhibits, but the purpose
of our visit was to experience the
Plantation Dining Room, part of
the Inn at Stratford Hall.
Enthusiastic to try something
new, I met my friend, The Rivah
Visitor’s Guide editorial director
Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi, and we
took the beautiful drive through
Montross and headed north on
Route 3.
We turned into the gate at
Stratford Hall, and immediately
took a deep breath and relaxed.
Stratford Hall is certainly a destination that forces visitors to stop,
look around, and enjoy earth’s
colors and landscape.
The drive to the Plantation
Dining Room took us past the
incredible Great House and
through the almost 2,000 acres of
fields and forest. Serving lunch
daily, the dining room offers
traditional local dishes with a
contemporary flair that offers
something to please everyone.
Seated out on an air-conditioned porch overlooking a
wooded ravine, we started our
lunch with a refreshing glass of
pinot grigio suggested by the Inn
at Stratford Hall general manager Raoul Henriquez.
For appetizers, the crab cakes
and the “shrimp and the mill”
caught our eyes right away. The
two medium-sized crab cakes,
which were light on filler, and
served with a fresh corn salsa.
The “shrimp and the mill” is a
no brainer as the grits are made
on site at the gristmill and served
with a cheese and Creole tomato
sauce. Lisa and I agreed this dish
is more than an appetizer option.
The creamy southern grits served
with three shrimp is spectacular
and should be made larger and be
included as an entree option.
Upon finishing our appetizers, we were served a glass of
Fiore Rosso Toscana, a blend
of sangiovese and cabernet sauvignon—a rich, fruity glass of
exciting red wine. If you happen
to come across this wine, try
a glass. I hope you enjoy it as
much as Lisa and I did.
For the main course, we were
advised by previous visitors to
try the famous Stratford Southern Fried Chicken served with
homemade coleslaw and fries.
Lisa opted to try this classic
recipe.
The fried chicken is probably
some of the best we’ve tasted.
A loud crunch followed by a
mouthful of juicy tender chicken
is a recipe I hope they keep for
years to come.
The rainbow trout served panfried and glazed with an almond
beurre blanc sounded delicious,
but unfortunately the restaurant
was out of trout.
Our waitress suggested the
Northern Neck oyster platter
with oysters from Faunce Seafood of Montross, fried in cornmeal to a golden brown, and
served with homemade coleslaw
and fries.
New chef Andy Lo greeted our
table and asked if we preferred
the oysters fried in cornmeal or
should he try panko (Japanesestyle breadcrumbs). We suggested he try the panko as we
felt the cornmeal created a heavy
coating taking away from the
delicacy of the oyster.
For dessert we decided on the
hot apple pie, served a la mode,
and the strawberry shortcake.
Homemade biscuits, topped with
fresh local berries and served
with a Chantilly cream was a
sweet ending to a classic meal.
If you’re looking for an adventurous day, a refresher on some of
America’s great history, or looking
for a traditional lunch or dinner,
Stratford Hall satisfies it all.
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
Glenns
Ann’s Family Dining
545 Market Dr.
Gloucester
693-1764
Applebee’s
6086 Walton Ln.
Gloucester
694-3160
American cuisine, steaks, ribs,
stir-fried specialties and more.
Take out available. L/D/$$.
Essex
Almost There Family Dining
6501 Richmond-Tapp. Hwy.
Tappahannock
443-2622
American cuisine. Steaks,
burgers, barbecue, sandwiches, seafood and daily specials.
B/L/D/$.
Bangkok Noi
6724 Main St.
Gloucester
695-1177
Traditional Thai cuisine. Full
sushi bar. Happy hours Mon.–
Fri. L/D/$-$$.
Applebee’s
1650 Tappahannock Blvd.
Tappahannock
443-0361
American cuisine, steaks, ribs,
stir-fried specialties and more.
L/D/$$.
Courthouse Restaurant
6714 Main St.
Gloucester
210-1506
Ser ving breakfast all day. Daily
specials and homemade pies.
B/L/D/$.
The Art of Coffee in Montross serves breakfast and lunch.
Asia Café
1619 Tappahannock Blvd.
Tappahannock
445-9991
Chinese restaurant ser ving
Szechwan, Hunan and Cantonese cuisine. Take out. L/D/$.
Bella’s Italian Restaurant
and Pizzeria
1673 Tappahannock Blvd.
Tappahannock
443-4912
Pizza, subs, spaghetti, and
wraps.
Lunch
specials.
L/D/$-$$.
Seafood Market
36423 Tidewater Trail
Laneview
758-8800
Full line of fresh seafood. Special requests and orders. Open
Thurs.–Sun.
Pueblo Azteca Mexican
Restaurant and Cantina
330 Prince St.
Tappahannock
925-6149
Ser ving authentic mexican cuisine. L/D/$-$$.
ings.
Meeting
L/D/$$.
facilities.
Parr’s Drive Inn
715 N. Church Ln.
Tappahannock
443-2000
Burgers,
sandwiches,
ice
cream and more. B/L/D/$.
Captain’s Grill and Patio
528 Church Ln.
Tappahannock
443-2800
Appetizers, burgers, seafood,
sandwiches, and a late night
menu. L/D/$$.
Pizza Hut
1685 Tappahannock Blvd.
Tappahannock
443-2915
Different styles of pizza along
with side dishes including
Java Jacks
salad, pasta, buffalo wings,
504 Church Lane
breadsticks, and garlic bread.
Tappahannock
443-5225 L/D/$$.
Open 7 days a week, ser ving
breakfast all day, fresh local Rivahside Cafe
vegie of the day, homemade 221 Prince St.
quiche, pies & cakes, vegetar- Tappahannock
443-2333
ian menu.
Smoothies, cof- Signature items include burgfee bar, expresso. Catering. ers, homemade chicken salad
L/D/$.
and soups. B/L/$.
China King Buffet
1392 Tappahannock Blvd.
Tappahannock
443-2999
Chinese Szechwan, Cantonese
and Peking cuisines plus American foods. Lunch specials,
family dinners. L/D/$$.
Los Portales
1425 Tappahannock Blvd.
Tappahannock
443-0132
Authentic Mexican cuisine.
Featuring quesadillas, fajitas,
burritos, enchiladas and more.
L/D/$-$$.
Roma’s Italian Restaurant
1250 Tappahannock Blvd.
Tappahannock
443-5240
Complete Italian menu. Lunch
and dinner specials. L/D/$-$$.
Now with Twister’z premium yogurt. Offering 10 flavors $.
Fat Finch in Tappahannock
324 Prince Street
Tappahannock
333-3188
Steaks
and
seafood.
L/D/$–$$.
Lowery’s Seafood
528 North Church Ln.
Tappahannock
443-2800
Family dining, specializing in
crab cakes, oysters, shrimp,
fish, beef and all-American
chicken. House salad dress-
The Sandbar
1267 Hobbs Hole Dr.
Tappahannock
443-1800
Open 6 days a week.
L/D/$–$$.
Better Than a Great Day
1388-C Tappahannock Blvd.
Tappahannock
443-4064
Ice cream, fudge, candy. $.
Ferguson Oyster Company
815-5269
Shoney’s
1607 Tappahannock Blvd.
Tappahannock
443-5306
Breakfast, lunch & dinner buffets. Ser ving fresh local seafood ever y weekend. B/L/D/$.
TBonz and Tuna
429 Dock St.
Tappahannock
445-8862
A specialty meat and seafood
shop. Boar’s Head deli meats
and cheeses, specialty items
and ready-to-cook meals, beers
and wines. Fresh bait and ice
for your river fishing needs.
Carr y out only. L/$$.
Damon’s
7104 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy.
Gloucester
693-7218
Seafood, prime rib, sandwiches, subs. B/L/D/$$.
Distinction
4888 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy.
Hayes
824-9600
A variety of entrees and specials. Dinner Fri. and Sat..
Buffet, open mic. Weddings,
catering. D/$$.
Egghead’s Diner
1759 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy.
Gloucester
684-1222
Fresh, local seafood, desserts,
full menu including breakfast
available all day. B/L/D $-$$.
To Do Cafe & Restaurant
1008 Church Ln.
Tappahannock
443-2002
Traditional American food: Bar- Good Fortune
beque, burgers, hot dogs, sea- Chinese Restaurant
6904 Main St.
food and steaks. L/D/$.
Gloucester
694-0111
Cantonese and Szechwan.
Gloucester
Beer, wine, cocktails. L/D/$$.
Anna’s Pizza
6545 Market Dr.
Goodfellas
Gloucester
693-4171 5036 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy.
Pizza, subs, salads, Italian din- Gloucester
693-5950
ners. L/D/$$.
Seafood, steaks, Blue Crab
margaritas. Open 7 days a
Anna’s Pizza
week. L/D/$$–$$$.
14911 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy.
Glenns
758-1112 Great Wall
Pasta dishes, subs, pizza. 6585 Market Dr.
Take out only. L/D/$-$$.
Gloucester
695-0500
Hunan and Szechwan Chinese
Ann’s Diner
cuisine. L/D/$.
40 f
14761 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy.
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Dining
f 39
Hana Sushi
2274 York Crossing Dr.
Hayes
642-3055
Sushi bar and Japanese Hibachi cooking. Watch the chefs
per form tricks with knives as
they cook to order. D/$$.
Hong Kong
2328 York Crossing Dr.
Hayes
642-5555
Chinese takeout. Small eat-in
area. L/D/$$.
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 Dockside Restaurant and
The Blue Heron Pub – Monroe Creek
s The Landing Restaurant and
Waterfront Bar
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
s Tommy’s – Cockrell’s Creek
Rappahannock
River Area
s The Barnacle – LaGrange
Creek
s The Railway – Broad Creek
s Merroir Tasting Room –
Locklies Creek
s The Tides Inn – Carters
Creek
s Urbanna Seafood Market –
Robinson Creek
Piankatank River Area
s Seabreeze Restaurant – Milford Haven
York River Area
s York River Oyster Company Sarah’s Creek
Jay Sushi
1759 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy.
Gloucester Point
642-4422
Sushi, Sashimi, Terriyaki, noodles, soups, salads. L/D/$$.
Juan’s Mexican Cafe
and Cantina
2310 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy.
Hayes
642-5401
Mexican menu. L/D/$$.
Kelsick Specialty Market
6632 Main St.
Gloucester
693-6500
Carr y-out catering, box lunches, gourmet baskets. Wine
and beer selection and tastings. $-$$.
Las Tunas Mexican
6870 Main St.
Gloucester
693-2153
Authentic Mexican fare. L/D/$.
Little Italy
6685 Fox Centre Pkwy.
Gloucester
993-2646
Wide selection of delicious
and affordable Italian cuisine.
L/D/$-$$.
Gloucester Point
642-4620
Different styles of pizza along
with side dishes including
salad, pasta, buffalo wings,
breadsticks, and garlic bread.
L/D/$$.
Gloucester
693-4065
Family friendly frozen yogurt
shop featuring a wide variety of
flavors and 60 toppings. $.
The Office Bar and Grille
4115 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy.
Hayes
993-7266
Ruby Tuesday
Southern food, casual atmo6749 Fox Center Pkwy.
Gloucester
694-4955 sphere. L/D/$-$$.
Burgers,
extensive
salad
bar. American style cooking. Tony and Milena’s Pizzeria
2364 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy.
L/D/$$.
Hayes
684-0708
Authentic Italian food. $$.
Sal’s Pizza
2520 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy.
Hayes
642-6470 Wild Ginger
6904 Main St.
Subs, pizza, pastas. L/D/$$.
Gloucester
694-0111
Fine Chinese and Asian cuiSalsa’s Mexican Grill
sine. L/D/$$.
4329 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy.
Hayes
684-5545
Mexican atmosphere. Fajitas, Wild Rabbit Café
tacos, chimichangas, enchila- 6558 Main St.
694-5100
das and vegetarian entrees. Gloucester
Karaoke. L/D/$.
Short Lane
Ice Cream Company
6721 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy.
Gloucester
695-2999
Over 20 flavors of homemade
ice cream. Banana splits, fancy
sundaes, cones and dishes. $.
LuLu Birds
6553 Main St
Gloucester
210-1417
Eclectic
American
menu. Sunrise Donuts
Closed Mondays. L/D/$$.
4744 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy.
Hayes
210-1215
Nick’s Spaghetti
Open 7 days a week. Baker y,
and Steak House
coffee, donuts, cheesecakes,
1440 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy.
baked goods. $.
Gloucester Point
642-2330
Traditional Greek cuisine, Ital- Sweet Frog of Gloucester
ian dishes, steaks and sea- 6826 Walton Ln.
food. L/D/$$.
Coffee bar with latte, cappuccino, espresso, brewed coffees,
iced or hot, and smoothies.
Soups, salads, deli sandwiches, paninis. L/$.
York River Oyster Company
8109 Yacht Haven Rd.
Gloucester Point
993-7174
Provides seasonal entrees using fresh, local seafood and
produce. Views of Sarah Creek
on the York River. Outdoor dining available. Weekend brunch.
L/D/$$-$$$.
King & Queen
Albero Pizzeria
6564 Gen. Puller Hwy.
Mattaponi
785-2720
Pizza, pasta, subs, salads and
more. Italian food, friendly atmosphere. L/D/$-$$.
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Number One
7481 Hargett Blvd.
Gloucester
693-3851
Chinese cuisine. L/D/$$.
Olivia’s in the Village
6597 Main St.
Gloucester
694-0057
Steaks, seafood and pasta,
B/L/D/$$.
We live on the Chesapeake
and so does our food.
Papa John’s
4766 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy.
Hayes
693-4433
Take out and deliver y only.
L/D/$-$$.
Patriots Grille
7313 Main St.
Gloucester
824-9703
Open 7 days a week. L/D/$$.
Pizza Hut
1725 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy.
40 • Rivah • September 2015 4357 irvington road
irvington, VA 22480
804-438-6363
www.natestrickdogcafe.com
incorporated
Dining
Nick’s Spaghetti
and Steak House
3483 Gen. Puller Hwy.
Shacklefords
785-6300
Specializing in Italian food and
steaks. L/D/$$.
Lancaster
Alley Cafe Sports Lounge
608 N. Main St.
Kilmarnock
436-1100
Daily specials. B/L/D/$.
Anna’s
150 Old Fairgrounds Way
Kilmarnock
435-8960
Pasta, pizza, subs, seafood
and steaks. L/D/$-$$.
Bluewater Seafood and Deli
459 N. Main St.
Kilmarnock
435-3530
Fresh Seafood and homemade
deli items. Wide selection of
wines. Lunch on weekends.
$$.
Carwash Cafe and Catering
481 North Main St.
Kilmarnock
435-0405
Take out available. B/L/$.
Carried Away Cuisine
10 N. Main St.
Kilmarnock
435-9191
Specialty coffees, sandwiches, fresh salads, homemade
soups and desserts. Gourmet
entrees to go. B/L/$-$$.
Corner Bar and Grill
5360 Mary Ball Rd.
Lively
462-0110
Home of the ½ lb. black angus burger, no filler crab cake.
Thurs. night is shrimp night.
L/D/$.
Country Cottage
Ice Cream Shop
and Fudge Factory
795 Rappahannock Dr.
White Stone
435-3812
Hand-packed ice cream cones,
sundaes, splits and milkshakes. Homemade fudge and
gourmet chocolate. $.
Dixie Deli
55 Irvington Rd.
Kilmarnock
435-6745
Soups, hot and cold sandwiches and salads. L/$.
Golden Eagle Grill
364 Clubhouse Dr.
Irvington
438-6740
Closed Tues. Local seafood,
salads
and
sandwiches.
Available for private parties.
L/$-$$.
The Local
4337 Irvington Rd.
Irvington
438-9356
Great Fortune
Coffee, espresso, bagels,
Chinese Restaurant
and muffins for breakfast and
443 N. Main St.
soups, salads and sandwiches
Kilmarnock
435-6333 for lunch. Outdoor patio. On/
Specializing in authentic Man- Off ABC. B/L/$.
darin, Szechwan, Hunan, Peking and Cantonese cuisine. Los Patrones
L/D/$.
Mexican Restaurant
652 N. Main St
Historic Lancaster Tavern
Kilmarnock
435-3176
8373 Mary Ball Rd.
L/D/$$.
Lancaster
462-0080
Providing homestyle cooking Nate’s Trick Dog Cafe
and fine dining for over 200 4357 Irvington Rd.
years. Breakfast Sat. and Sun. Irvington
438-6363
B/L/D/$-$$.
A restaurant full of music,
laughter, and food. Reser vaHong Kong
tions suggested. D/$$$.
410 N. Main St.
Kilmarnock
435-7979 Northern Neck Burger
Chinese, Szechwan, Hunan Company
and Cantonese. L/D/$.
62 Irvington Rd.
Kilmarnock
577-4400
The Dining Hall
Ser ving
steakhouse
qualof the Hope and Glory Inn
ity burgers, cooked on a real
65 Tavern Rd.
wood grill. $-$$.
Irvington
438-6053
Fine dining, three/four cours- The Oaks
es, prix fixe. Reser vations re- 5434 Mary Ball Rd.
quired. D/$$$.
Lively
462-7050
Casual family dining. Fresh
KC’s Crabs and Cues
meats and seafood specials
10428 Jessie Ball duPont weekly. Daily specials. L/D/$$.
Mem. Hwy.
Kilmarnock
435-7665 Pelicans
Open 7 days a week 11 a.m. 40 Windjammer Ln.
‘till late night. Family dining and White Stone
435-8915
entertainment. Cheseapeake Crab cakes, fish tacos, fried
Bay blue crabs. L/D/$-$$.
oysters, steamed shrimp, barbecue. L/D/$.
Kilmarnock Inn
34 E. Church St.
Pizza Hut
Kilmarnock
435-0034 589 N. Main St.
Ser ving breakfast and lunch Kilmarnock
435-3551
ever yday. Dinner Mon.–Sat. Different styles of pizza along
Available for private events. with side dishes including
B/L/D/$$.
salad, pasta, buffalo wings,
breadsticks, and garlic bread.
King Carter Golf Club Cafe
L/D/$$.
480 Old Saint Johns Rd.
Irvington
435-7843 Rappahannock Grill
Located in the clubhouse at 37 N. Main St
King Carter Golf Club. Sand- Kilmarnock
435-5152
wiches and salads with fresh Open 7 days a week. Appetizlocal seafood. L/$.
ers, soups, salads, sandwiches
and entrees. Nightly seafood
Lee’s Restaurant
specials. L/D/$$-$$$.
30 S. Main St.
Kilmarnock
435-1255 River Market
Hometown cooking and atmo- 1 Rappahannock Dr.
sphere. Full menu, local sea- White
Stone
435-1725
food in season, homemade Gourmet shop featuring lunchdesserts. Ser ving since 1939. es and dinners to go. HomeB/L/D/$.
made bread and salads, large
wine selection. L/D/$-$$.
Rocket Billy’s
851 Rappahannock Dr.
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/$$.
Sandpiper
850 Rappahannock Dr.
White Stone
435-6176
Established in 1982. Specializing in fresh seafood and hand
cut meats. D/$$$.
Savannah Joe’s Barbecue
55 Irvington Rd.
Kilmarnock
435-6000
Real hickor y pit, slow smoked
barbecued pork, ribs, chicken.
L/D/$.
Stevie’s Ice Cream
469 N. Main St.
Kilmarnock
435-2252
Cones, milkshakes, sundaes,
specialty sundaes, Bay Blast,
lattes, smoothies and snow
cones. Outside seating only. $.
Terrie’s Place
90 North Main St.
Kilmarnock
435-0400
Grilled mac and cheese, grilled
apple bacon and cheddar,
42 f
Rivah Fast Food
Arby’s
s 7065 Geo. Wash. Mem.
Hwy. Gloucester, 695-2745.
Burger King
s 6678 John Hudgins Dr.
Gloucester, 693-6053.
s 1810
Tapp.
Blvd.,
Tappahannock, 443-3151.
Chick-fil-a
s 6780 Geo. Wash. Mem.
Hwy., Gloucester 6934585.
Domino’s Pizza
s 6101 Geo. Wash. Mem.
Hwy., Gloucester 693-6800.
Hardee’s
s 7007
Geo.
Wash.
Mem. Hwy., Gloucester,
693-0363.
s 2148 Geo. Wash. Mem.
Hwy., Hayes, 642-3950.
s 323
14th
St.
West Point, 843-4274.
s 27 Main St., Mathews,
725-7468.
s 199 Gen. Puller Hwy.,
Saluda, 758-4931.
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Geo.
Wash.
s 6975
Mem. Hwy., Gloucester.
693-9482.
s 1658
Tapp.
Blvd.,
Tappahannock, 443-3912.
McDonald’s
s 7099
Geo.
Wash.
Mem. Hwy., Gloucester,
694-4810.
s 2413 Geo. Wash. Mem.
Hwy., Hayes, 642-5117.
s 432 14th St., 843-4139.
s 1617 Tapp. Blvd., Tappahannock, 435-9900.
s 388 Main St., Kilmarnock,
435-2331.
Sonic Drive-in
s 7060
Geo.
Wash.
Mem. Hwy., Gloucester,
694-4447.
Starbuck’s
s 6705 Fox Mill Center Pkwy.,
Gloucester 694-3146.
Subway
s 416 14th St., West Point,
843-2782.
s 4915 Richmond-Tapp. Hwy.,
Aylett 769-7889.
s 6547
Market
Dr.,
Gloucester, 693-4617.
s 2226 York Crossing Dr.
Hayes, 642-3420.
s 10968-B Buckley Hall Rd.,
Mathews, 725-3181.
s 7085 Northumberland Hwy.
Heathsville, 580-5817.
s 1820
Tapp.
Blvd.,
Tappahannock, 443-6787.
s 364 N. Main St., Kilmarnock,
435-0198.
s 200 Old Fair Grounds Way,
Kilmarnock 435-1240.
Taco Bell
s 2226 York Crossing Dr.
Hayes, 642-6622.
s 1658
Tapp.
Blvd.,
Tappahannock, 443-3912.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
s 6828 Walton Ln. Gloucester,
693-6900.
Wendy’s
s 3022 Geo. Wash. Mem.
Hwy., Hayes, 642-7475.
s 7149
Geo.
Wash.
Mem. Hwy., Gloucester,
694-4825.
s 1433 Tapp. Blvd., Tappahannock, 443-5262.
September 2015 • Rivah • 41
Dining
f 41
and coffee. B/L/$.
cheeseburgers, hot dogs, tuna
and chicken salad. L/$.
China Spring
126 Gen. Puller Hwy.
Saluda
758-2266
Szechuan, Hunan and Cantonese cuisine. L/D/$.
Thai Pot
36 N. Main St.
Kilmarnock
436-THAI
Thai and American food. Outdoor dining available. L/D/$$.
Cocomo’s of Deltaville
1134 Timberneck Rd.
Deltaville
776-8822
New menu, offering fresh
seafood,
steaks,
burgers
and sandwiches as well as a
full bar. Dinner Wed.–Thurs.,
lunch and dinner Fri.–Sun.
L/D/$$-$$$.
Tides Inn – Dining Room
480 King Carter Dr.
Irvington
438-5000
Regional favorites and gourmet fare with bar, award winning wine list, draft craft
beers, wine flights, views of
Carter’s Creek. Dock and dine.
D/$-$$$.
The Plantation Dining Room at Stratford Hall
Willaby’s
327 Old Ferry Rd.
White Stone
435-0000
Ser ving lunch, dinner and
Sunday brunch with a view
of the Rappahannock River.
L/D/$-$$.
Windows on the Water
1303 Oak Hill Rd
Lancaster
462-7635
Steaks, crab cakes, seafood
dishes, chicken dishes and
more. Sun. brunch. D/$$.
Yolicious
20 Old Fairgrounds Way
Kilmarnock
436-8889
Ser ving frozen yogurt. $.
Mathews
Classic Cafe
10532
Buckley
Hall
Rd.
Mathews
725-3352
Family restaurant, pizza and
hot dogs. Closed Wed. and
Sun. L/D/$.
Cobbs Creek Diner
12 Linden Ave
Cobbs
Creek
725-9300
Barbecue, ribs and brisket. Ice
cream and shakes. Weekend
specials. Free Wifi. L/D/$-$$.
Mi Casa Azteca Restaurant
and Cantina
286 Main St.
Mathews
725-7272
Authentic Mexican cuisine.
Take out available. Open 7
days. L/D/$-$$.
Linda’s Diner
56 Buckley Hall Rd.
Mathews
725-7070
Hamburgers, BBQ, sandwiches, breakfast specials. Dinner
specials Friday. B/L/$.
Sat. Reser vations suggested.
D/$$$.
open Thurs.–Sat. Late night
Lynne’s Family Restaurant
menu available. Entertainment
9303 Buckley Hall Rd.
Fri. and Sat. nights. $$-$$$.
Mathews
725-9996
Fresh seafood platter, prime
rib and fresh cut steaks. Middlesex
Antonio’s Pizza
B/L/D/$$.
16273 Gen Puller Hwy
Deltaville
776-0010
Richardson’s Café
Pizza, subs, Italian fare. $$
12 Church St.
Mathews
725-7772
Old-fashioned soda fountain The Barnacle
and ice cream bar. Daily spe- 485 Burch Rd.
363-4600
cials and old time favorites. Remlik
Lunch sandwiches, paninis, Concession stand at Remlik
wraps and burgers. Dinner Marina on LaGrange Creek.
steaks, pastas and fresh, local Floating pontoon boat open
seafood. Breakfast Sat.–Sun. Sat. and Sun. Call ahead
boxed breakfasts and lunches
L/D/$-$$.
available. B/L/$.
Seabreeze
Bethpage Miniature Golf
384 Old Ferry Rd.
Gwynn’s Island
725-4000 and Ice Creamery
Local seafood on the water- 4817 Old Virginia St.
Urbanna
758-GOLF
front. B/L/D/$$.
Twenty flavors of Hershey’s
hand dipped ice cream and
Shun Xing
soft ser ve. Banana splits, sunChinese Restaurant
daes, homemade waffle cones,
183 Main St.
Mathews
725-4682 milkshakes, smoothies and
Szechwan, Canton and Hunan more. $.
cuisine. L/D/$.
Big Oak Cafe
2761 Flats Rd.
Southwind Pizza
Urbanna
703-927-2030
44 Church St.
Mathews
725-2766 Breakfast, salads, sandwichHomemade pizzas, sandwich- es and daily specials. Closed
es on homemade bread, fresh Wed. B/L/$
local seafood, handcrafted
beer on tap, live music on the Blue Dog Restaurant
first, third and fifth Sat. of the 15170 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy.
Saluda
758-2070
month. Brunch Sun. L/D/$$.
L/D/$.
White Dog Bistro
Cafe By the Bay
68 Church St.
Mathews
725-7680 17435 Gen. Puller Hwy.
776-0303
Fine dining and catering. Open Deltaville
Thurs.–Sun. Wine Down Bar Sandwiches, paninis, salads
42 • Rivah • September 2015 G’s Country Store & Deli
Route 33,
Saluda
758-5412.
Deli, sandwich shop, convenience store. B/L/$
Keepers
15447 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy.
Saluda
758-5720
Hot grill. B/L/$.
Merroir Tasting Room
784 Locklies Creek Rd.
Topping
758-2871
Water front dining by the ownColonial Pizza
ers of Rappahannock River
50 Watling St.
Oysters, showcasing their
Urbanna
758-4079 nationally renowned shellfish
Greek-Italian and American along with artisanal small
food. L/D/$$.
plates, wines, specialty beers.
Open daily. L/D/$$.
Cross Street Coffee & Cafe
51 Cross St.
Mi Jalisco
Urbanna
758-1002 Urbanna
758-2011
Gourmet and organic coffee. Mexican. L/D/$-$$.
Sandwiches, paninis, pastries
and smoothies. B/L/$.
Pilot House Inn
2737 Greys Point Rd.
Dano’s Pizza
Topping
758-2262
10880 Gen. Puller Hwy.
Ser ving food “just like Granny
Hartfield
776-8031 made.” Buffets and menu.
Pizza and subs. Free deliver y. B/L/D/$$.
L/D/$$.
Rudy’s Pizza
Debbie’s Family Restaurant 2324 Greys Point Rd.
6209 Gen. Puller Hwy.
Topping
758-0605
Locust Hill
758-9595 Pizza, subs, ribs, BBQ. Carr ySteak, salmon, pastas, salads, out only. L/D/$.
sandwiches, seafood, Build
your own burgers. B/L/D/$$.
Something Different
213 Virginia St.
Eckhard’s
Urbanna
758-8000
2700 Greys Pt. Rd.
Homemade
foods.
BBQ,
Topping
758-4060 smoked meats, local seafood,
German, Italian, fresh sea- soups, sandwiches, homefood, Black Angus steaks. made sides, coffee, freshly
Chef’s daily specials. Featuring roasted peanuts, fine wines,
Black Angus prime rib Fri. and cheeses and desserts, in-
Nightly Seafood Specials
Join us for Happy Hour 3-6 pm
Open 7 days a week
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Dining
cluding premium natural ice
creams. Closed Mon.–Tues.
B/L/$.
Daily chef’s specials feature
seafood, steaks and chicken
dishes. Tues.–Sun. L/D/$$.
Steamboat Restaurant
6198 Stormont Rd.
Hartfield
776-6589
Dining overlooking the green.
L/D/$$-$$$.
Deli at
Cockrell’s Creek Seafood
567 Seaboard Rd.
Reedville
453-6326
Crab cakes and seafood salads. Full sandwich menu,
luncheon plates, entrees.
Overlooking Cockrell’s Creek.
ABC on/off. L/$.
Sunset Bar and Grill
16197 Gen. Puller Hwy.
Deltaville
776-8803
Seafood and steaks. Karaoke
and live music. B/L/D/$-$$.
Serving
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Call For Reservation
804-435-0034
Taylor’s
17321 General Puller Hwy.
Deltaville
776-9611
Fresh seafood, steaks and
pasta. L/D/$$.
The Works Bar and Grille
Urbanna
758-5555
Come enjoy our dining room,
patio, bar or gameroom. Open
Wed.–Sat. for dinner, Sat. and
Sun. for brunch. L/D/$-$$$.
Urbanna Seafood Market
453 Johnson Dr.
Urbanna
758-8588
Restaurant with raw bar. Fresh
seafood, sandwiches, dinners.
Carr y out. Wed–Sun. L/D.
Virginia Street Cafe
201 Virginia St.
Urbanna
758-3798
Fresh seafood, grilled steaks,
local clam chowder, Belgian
waffles, reuben sandwiches.
B/L/D/$.
Northumberland
Callao Dairy Freeze
362 Northumberland Hwy.
Callao
529-6881
Burgers, fries, bbq, subs, fried
chicken, soft ser ve ice cream,
milkshakes, sundaes & more.
L/D/$.
Chitterchats
846 Main St.
Reedville
453-3335
Ice cream, desserts, gifts and
coffee. $.
The Country Store
227 Sunnybank Rd.
Reedville
453-3110
Deli. B/L/D/$–$$.
Crazy Crab
902 Main St.
Reedville
453-6789
Views of Cockrell’s Creek from
both the dining room and deck.
El Indio Azteca Mexican
Restaurant
17390 Richmond Rd.
Callao
529-6060
Ser ving authentic mexican cuisine. L/D/$-$$.
The Health Nut
30 Northumberland Hwy.
Callao
529-5888
Organic grocer y store ser ving
real fruit smoothies. L/$.
Horn Harbor House
Restaurant
836 Horn Harbor Rd.
Burgess
453-3351
Come by land or sea. Fresh
seafood, hand-cut steaks.
D/$$-$$$.
Jacey Vineyards –
The Vineyard Restaurant
619 Train Lane
Wicomico Church 580-4053
Enjoy unique dining experiences in the center of our vineyard. Ser ving lunch Thursday
through Saturday. Tapas menu.
Monthly wine-pairing dinners.
L$-$$.
Leadbelly’s
252 Polly Cove Rd.
Reedville
453-5002
Casual
water front
dining.
L/D/$-$$.
Los Patrones
Mexican Restaurant
15017 Northumberland Hwy.
Burgess
453-3090
L/D/$$.
Los Portales
803 Northumberland Hwy.
Callao
529-9500
Opening Aug. 2. Authentic
Mexican cuisine. Featuring
quesadillas,
fajitas,
burritos, enchiladas and more.
L/D/$-$$.
Lottsburg Cafe
2919 Walmsley Rd.
Callao
529-5300
B/L/D/$-$$.
Newsome’s Restaurant
235 Jessie Ball duPont Mem.
Hwy.
Burgess
453-9071
Closed Sun. L/D/$.
Nino’s Pizza and Subs
58 Northumberland Hwy.
Callao
529-7548
Featuring New York and Sicilian
pizzas, subs and Italian dinners. L/D/$.
T&J’s Dairy Barn
718 Jessie Ball duPont Mem.
Hwy.
Burgess
453-4455
Ice cream, pizza. L/D/$.
The Tavern Restaurant
73 Monument Place
Heathsville
580-7900
Located at historic Rice’s
Hotel / Hughlett’s Tavern in
Heathsville. Northern Neck
cuisine with a twist. Open Fri.
& Sat., 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., for
breakfast and lunch. Shop for
locally-made, unique artisan
wares at our Heritage Arts Center, too.
Tommy’s
729 Main St.
Reedville
453-4666
Prime beef, seafood. Wine and
bar. Dock and dine. D/$$.
The Hideaway Restaurant
8200 Northumberland Hwy.
Heathsville
580-2220
Fine upscale dining. Local seafood and shellfish, steaks and
traditional cuisine and comfort
food. Open Mon.–Sat., Sun.
brunch. L/D/$-$$$.
Richmond
Anna’s Italian
Restaurant and Pizza
53 Gordon Ln.
Warsaw
333-9222
Pasta, pizza, subs, seafood
and steaks. L/D/$$.
China Inn
5059 Richmond Rd.
Warsaw
333-9333
L/D/$$.
The Daily
130 Court Circle
Warsaw
333-3455
Coffee shop with breakfast
sandwiches, paninis, deli sandwiches and salads. B/L/$.
Hunan Village
Chinese Restaurant
44 f
September 2015 • Rivah • 43
Dining
f 43
with local wines, children’s
453 Main St.
menu and full bar. Open
Warsaw
333-1688 Thurs.–Sun. D/$$.
Specializing in Hunan and
Szechwan Cuisine. L/D/$.
High Tides on the Potomac
205 Taylor St.
Relish
Colonial Beach
224-8433
115 Main St.
Steak and seafood restaurant
Warsaw
333-3012 and tiki bar. L/D/$-$$.
Contemporar y Southern style
cuisine. Open Wed.–Sun. The Inn at Montross
D/$$$.
21 Polk St.
Montross
493-8624
Roma’s Italian Restaurant Dining
Thurs.–Sat.,
Sun.
5061 Richmond Rd.
Brunch, locally sourced. D/$$.
Warsaw
333-1932
Complete
Italian
menu. Shady Lane Crab House
L/D/$-$$.
119 Hawthorne St.
Colonial Beach 224-7075
Sandwiches, burgers, seaWestmoreland
food. L/D.
Angelo’s
15835 Kings Hwy.
Kinsale Harbour Restaurant
Montross
493-8694 285 Kinsale Rd.
Italian dishes including pas- Kinsale
472-2514
ta, sandwiches, subs, gyros, Come by boat or by car.
steaks and more. L/D/$-$$.
B/L/D/$-$$.
The Art of Coffee
15722 Kings Hwy.
Montross
493-9651
Ser ving full breakfast, lunches and gourmet cof fees,
lattes, pastries, frappes and
smoothies. B/L/$.
Ledo Pizza
700 McKinney Blvd.
Colonial Beach 224-5336
Pasta, pizza, subs. L/D/$-$$.
The Landing Restaurant &
Waterfront Bar
307 Plantation Dr.
Backdraft
Coles
Point
472-5599
7415 Oldhams Rd.
A family restaurant with a viKinsale
472-4200 brant water front bar. At Coles
Breakfast
on
Sundays. Point Marina. Open Wed.–Sun.
L/D/$$.
L/D/$-$$.
Coles Point Tavern
Restaurant and Bar
850 Salisburg Park Rd.
Hague
472-3856
Sun. breakfast, closed Mon.
L/D/$.
Dockside Restaurant
and the Blue Heron Pub
1787 Castlewood Dr.
Colonial Beach
224-8726
Seafood, steak, veal, pasta
and chicken. L/D/$$.
Erica Mall
3128 Erica Rd.
Montross
472-7017
Sandwiches, hot dogs, BBQ,
breakfast sandwiches. New
York Cheddar cheese wheel
by the pound, souse. $.
Montross Dairy Freeze
17456 Kings Hwy.
Montross
493-9550
Burgers, fries, sundaes, milkshakes and more. L/D/$
Nancy’s Ice Cream Shoppe
301 Washington Ave.
Colonial Beach
224-1212
Soft ser ve ice cream cones,
milkshakes, sundaes, flurries,
floats, malts, brownie a la
modes, banana splits, snowballs. $.
Riverboat on the Potomac
301 Beach Terrace
Colonial Beach
224-7055
Potomac
River
views.
B/L/D/$$-$$$.
Seaside French and Thai
201 Wilder Ave.
Colonial Beach
224-2410
L/D/$$.
Good Eats Cafe
12720 Cople Hwy.
Kinsale
472-4385
Chef-owned since 1997. Your Stratford Hall Dining Room
best chance for a great meal 483 Great House Rd.
44 • Rivah • September 2015 Stratford
493-1965
Soups, sandwiches, seafood
and more. L/$.
Tattle Tale Cafe
215 Washington Ave.
Colonial Beach 224-0045
Coffee, gourmet entrees, paninis, burgers, soups. B/L/$.
Wilkerson’s
Seafood Restaurant
3900 Mckinney Blvd.
Colonial Beach
224-7117
Seafood, buffet and sandwiches. L/D/$-$$.
Yesterday’s
15220 Kings Hwy.
Montross
493-0718
Prime rib, seafood, steaks,
chops, pasta and Mexican.
L/D/$$.
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Maritime park’s
oyster roast
and dance set
for Sept. 12
DELTAVILLE—Tickets
are
now on sale for the 9th annual
Oyster Roast and Dance to be held
Saturday, September 12, from 5-9
p.m. in the Events Pavilion at the
Deltaville Maritime Museum and
Holly Point Nature Park. Dinner
and dance tickets are available
at the museum office and Nauti
Nell’s in Deltaville.
The roast begins with a social
hour from 5-6 p.m.; the buffet
is from about 6-7 p.m.; and the
dance with “Jumbo Lump Daddy
and the Backfin Boys” follows
after dinner until 9 p.m.
The menu features oysters on
the half shell, steamed oysters,
Oysters Rockefeller. clan chowder, barbecue, southern-style
string beans and potatoes, and
cole slaw. Tea and bottled water
are included. The cash wine and
beer bar will be open from 5 p.m.
until after 8 p.m.
The band “Jumbo Lump Daddy
and the Backfin Boys,” will provide the tunes for the roast and
dance.
Tickets for the event are $35.
All tickets sold after September
6 and at the door will be $45 per
person. One can buy tickets at
the museum every day from 10
a.m.-4 p.m. and at Nauti Nell’s in
Deltaville, or order tickets over
the phone and by mail. Tickets are
limited to 250 this year.
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 Citgo Station to
get there. The park is open dawn
to dusk daily.
To find out everything you
need to know about the museum
and park, purchase event
tickets, donate, volunteer or
become a member, visit www.
deltavillemuseum.com,
email
[email protected], or
call 776-7200. The museum
mailing address is P.O. Box 466,
Deltaville, VA 23043.
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September 2015 • Rivah • 45
Oktoberfest
Ein Prosit, ein Prosit, der Gemütlichkeit...
(To health, to health, to cheer and good times...)
A waitress with Hacker-Pschorr, one of the traditional beers allowed
by law to be served at Oktoberfest. She wears a dirndl, the traditional
dress of Bavaria.
by Audrey Thomasson
We’ve all seen them—the oompah
bands, beer-guzzling men in lederhosen
and women in dirndle skirts and busthugging blouses guaranteed to curl a man’s
suspenders. And, of course, enormous
steins overflowing with foaming lager.
What else do you know about the German-based festival, Oktoberfest? Let’s bust
a few myths and learn the facts before you
attend one of the area’s upcoming celebrations.
ing displays and horse races. It was so well
received they decided to stage the races
and other indulgences again the following
year, and then the next and the next.
Over time, the event grew to a two-week
celebration and was moved into September,
ending on the first Sunday in October in
order to take advantage of better weather.
In 1995, the date was again modified to
end on German reunification day October
3, 1990.
You’ll find local events floating between
September and October.
Known as the largest “Volksfest” (people’s fair) in the world, Oktoberfest began
in Munich as a celebration of the October
12, 1810, wedding of Bavarian Crown
Prince Ludwig I and Princess Therese
of Saxony-Hildburghausen. For five full
days, the burghers of München (Munich)
were invited to eat, drink and be merry
with parades, kettle drums, music, shoot-
What began as a royal wedding celebration has become the biggest annual
keg party celebrated all over the world.
Munich’s festival attracts some 7 million
visitors annually who consume 6.7 million
litres of beer and eat more than 15 oxen.
It begins September 20 and continues for
two weeks on a meadow outside Munich’s
city center.
Don’t expect anything close to that scale
So why is a festival named Oktoberfest held in September?
46 • Rivah • September 2015 How big is the festival?
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church oompah band, Low N Brows
here.
Local Oktoberfests last for just a few
hours, with considerably fewer people. The
beer will be flowing, even at church-sponsored events, but there won’t be any Red
Cross “hangover tents” like in Munich.
What kind of food is typically
served?
most of the popular German sausages and
a variety of other German dishes. Wunderbar!
What kind of beer will be served?
Germany is the land of beer gardens
and some of the world’s finest beers. It’s
fitting that Munich’s centuries-old breweries are the only suppliers for the festivals.
The beers generally have a high alcohol
content, with 5.8 percent to 6.3 percent
alcohol, and a malty, toasty taste. While
the lagers come large (nearly two pints),
so does the price at 10 euros each (about
$12.50 US).
Here, the beers include tap beers, many
German, and a variety of local microbrews.
Hendle (roast chicken), Schweinshaxe
(pork knuckle), Weisswurst (white sausage) and, of course, sauerkraut and strudel
are the favorite celebratory foods of most
Germans. Munich is also big on those giant
soft pretzels. Last year, a national crisis of
giant pretzel proportions nearly ruined the
party when bread makers slowed down
pretzel production in a threatened strike
What kind of entertainment can you
prior to the event.
In Rivah country, there’ll be no pretzel expect from a bunch of third- and
fights. You will, however, find a variety of fourth-generation German-Americans?
There’ll be no Munich-sized parades
locally grown traditions, with some locations offering homemade cakes and pas- featuring draft horses pulling wagons
tries prepared by Bavarian-clad women loaded down with dozens of barrels of
while the lederhosen men will be grilling beer. You’ll find local events more family-
oriented. Most offer traditional polka music, dancing,
games and lots of activities for the kids. Gloucester’s
annual Blues and Brews event is pretty much just a
craft beer-fest with live music.
Do you have to dress like Bavarians?
Not really, but if you want to experience the full
flavor, you have plenty of time to purchase Bavarian
clothing at online specialty shops. Should Munich be
on your bucket list, you’ll have a jump start for next
year’s bash.
So, enjoy Rivah county’s version of Oktoberfest.
Raise a stein and cheer! Prosit! (To health!)
Local Oktoberfests:
Fleeton/Reedville:
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
3020 Fleeton Road, Fleeton
Information: 453-6712, email
stmarysfl[email protected]
Saturday, October 10, noon-3
p.m.
No entry fee. Charge for
German food and beer, hot dogs.
soft pretzels and bake sale.
Entertainment: Family fun
with traditional Bavarian music,
polka dancing, antique ModelT car rides, corn hole, children’s
games, pumpkin and cookie decorating and face painting.
ing. There’ll be no lederhosen at
this annual festival.
6596 Main Street, Gloucester
Information: mainstreetbluesandbrews.com
Saturday, October 10, 2-7 p.m.
Music begins at noon.
$20 advance online purchase,
$25 at the door.
Entertainment: Mercy Creek,
Herbie D & the Danger Men,
Tom Euler & the Ballast Band.
St. Mary’s burghermeister
Callao:
Good Shepherd Lutheran
Church (Women of Good Shepherd)
1717 Hampton Hill Road,
Callao
Information: 472-3550
Friday, October 16, 6-9 p.m.
$40 per person, includes beer
and dinner. Advance purchase
required.
German full-course buffet,
pretzels, beer and wine and Black
Forrest cake.
Entertainment:
9-member
oompha band, Low N Brows.
Mathews:
Church of Francis de Sales
(Knights of Columbus)
176 Lovers Lane, Mathews
Information: 725-1537, 3632013
Saturday, October 17, 5-7 p.m.
Sit-down ($20) and take-out
($15). No tickets sold at the door.
Price includes German fare,
beer and wine, desserts and soft
drinks.
Entertainment:
Oompha/
German music.
Gloucester:
Main Street Blues N Brews—
not quite Octoberfest, but lots of
hand-crafted beer will be flow-
From left, Margaret Riffe and Susan Hall serve up Black Forest cake
in Callao.
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at Belle Isle State Park. Mansion has whirlpool tub and accommodates six. Guest house
accommodates eight. Canoes
and bicycles included. Seasonal
rates. $$$.
The Blue House
331 King Carter Dr.
Irvington
571-331-2877
2BR, 2BA cottage in the heart
of Irvington. Available year round
for weekend or weekly rental.
$$$
Essex
Days Inn Motel
1414 Tappahannock Blvd.
Tappahannock
443-9200
60 rooms. Cable TV. Free continental breakfast. Pet friendly. $.
Flowering Fields
Bed and Breakfast
232 Flowering Field Rd.
White Stone
435-6238
Full breakfast. Golf packages
and fishing charters arranged.
King, queen and twin rooms, all
with private baths. Weekday and
weekend specials. $$.
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, WiFi access, cable TV, most with
working fireplaces. Full gourmet
breakfast. $$$.
Heaven Scent Bed and Breakfast in Deltaville offers visitors a rural retreat not far from the Chesapeake Bay.
Holiday Inn Express and
Suites
1648 Tappahannock Blvd.
Tappahannock
445-1200 rooms in the main house (circa Two story post and beam cot- tate dating from the 1650’s. Na63 rooms, pool, business cen- 1756) and a cottage with kitch- tage. One bedroom, one bath, tional Register, Virginia Historic
ter, fitness center, washer and enette. Pool table, TV room, pool living room, kitchen fireplace, Landmark and Century Farm. 3
dryer, free internet and break- and full breakfast. Water access washer/dryer. Located on Ware private buildings. Canoes, kayfast. $$$.
to Mobjack Bay. $$-$$$.
River. Non-smoking. No pets. $$ aks, deep water dock. $$-$$$.
- $$$.
Southside Motel and Marina
The Willows
Comfort Inn
910 S. Church Ln.
Bed and Breakfast
6639 Forest Hill Ave.
Inn at Sandy Creek
Tappahannock
443-3363 Gloucester
5344 Roanes Wharf Rd.
695-1900 9689 Burkes Pond Rd.
30 rooms, TV, microwave and Close to the Historic District. North
693-0270
654-9151 Gloucester
refrigerator, pool. Free boat slips Free hot breakfast, Wi-Fi, and 2 bedroom carriage house locat- In a former Victorian country
available. $.
outdoor pool. Hot tub rooms ed on historic property in James store and post office. Private
available. All 79 rooms have TVs Store area. Hot tub, seasonal baths, TV, queen-sized beds and
Super 8
and internet. Call for group dis- pool, full kitchen, washer/dryer, breakfast. No smoking. $$.
counts. $$.
satellite TV, Wi-Fi, pet friendly.
1800 Tappahannock Blvd.
$$.
Tappahannock
443-3888
Tidewater Motel
3666 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy.
43 rooms with cable TV, high Gloucester Inn
Inn at Warner Hall
Hayes
642-2155
speed internet, microwaves, 1408 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy.
642-3337 4750 Warner Hall Rd.
refrigerators, flat screen TVs. Gloucester Point
33 rooms, some with kitchen(800) 331-2720 ettes. Pool. Non-smoking rooms
Suites and king-sized rooms 16 rooms with refrigerators and Gloucester
A plantation created in 1642 available. $.
available.
Free
continental microwaves. Cable TV. $-$$.
by George Washington’s greatbreakfast, recently renovated. $.
Hampton Inn
great-grandfather,
Augustine
6638 Forest Hill Ave.
Warner. The inn is a 38-acre Lancaster
Dollar Inn
Gloucester
693-9393 waterfront retreat. Fine dining Back Inn Time
823 S. Church Ln.
Tappahannock
443-3366 Close to the Historic District. Fri. and Sat. Rooms feature an- 445 Irvington Rd.
435-2318
Free hot breakfast, Wi-Fi, indoor tiques and private baths. Some Kilmarnock
25 rooms with cable TV. $.
pool, fitness center, meeting have views of the Severn River, a A classic B&B. Features four
rooms with private baths, AC, Wiroom, on-site guest laundry. All fireplace and jacuzzi. $$$$.
.
Gloucester
Fi, gourmet breakfast. $$-$$$.
84 rooms have TV, coffee makAirville Plantation
ers and a laptop desk. Group North River Inn
Bed and Breakfast
6423 TC Walker Rd.
discounts available. $$-$$$.
Bel Air Mansion
and Guest House
8777 Toddsbury Ln.
Gloucester
694-0287
Gloucester
693-1616 1632 Belle Isle Rd.
A pre-Revolutionary estate on Historic Cottage at
462-5030
Bed and breakfast and retreat Lancaster
400 acres in Zanoni. This bed Glebefield
516-5261 lodging. 100 acre waterfront es- Fully furnished waterfront homes
and breakfast has two guest Gloucester
Holiday Inn Express
599 North Main St.
Kilmarnock
436-1500
68 rooms with Wi-Fi, extended
stay rooms, handicap rooms,
meeting room, business center
and outdoor pool. Full hot breakfast. $$$.
Hope and Glory Inn
65 Tavern Rd.
Irvington
438-6053
Boutique hotel fashioned from
an historic schoolhouse, eclectically styled. Swimming pool,
taste wine in the vineyard or
cruise aboard a private boat.
$$$$.
Inn at Levelfields
10155 Mary Ball Rd.
Lancaster
435-6887
B&B for rowing participants only.
Featuring six guest rooms. King/
queen beds, fireplaces; four
rooms with private baths and
two with shared bath. Rowing
school, pool, library. $$-$$$.
Kilmarnock Inn
34 East Church St.
Kilmarnock
435-0034
16 private guest rooms and
suites, breakfast served each
morning. Meeting room and
event space in the heart of town.
Private lunches and dinners.
Restaurant, walk to shops. Wi-Fi.
$$$-$$$$.
Historical Lancaster Tavern
50 f
September 2015 • Rivah • 49
Lodging
f 49
1780’s Colonial home located
in Saluda, relax in the gardens.
The garden cottage has a queen
bed, sitting room, kitchenette and
private bath. The Acacia Room
and Leafwood Room are upstairs
in the main house and rented as
one. Rooms include full breakfast,
Tides Inn
snacks, robes, Wi-Fi, TV with DVD
480 King Carter Dr.
player, DVD library, sunroom with
Irvington
438-5000 DirecTV and library. $$$.
Championship golf at The Golden
Eagle, swimming, tennis, sailing, The Chesapeake Inn
biking, summer children’s pro- 250 Old Virginia St.
gram, spa, special events, golf Urbanna
758-1111
and family package plans. $$$$. Urbanna’s unique boutique hotel
catering to the boater, business
Whispering Pines Motel
and leisure traveler. $$$.
226 Methodist Church Rd.
White Stone
435-1101 The Deltaville Inn
Twenty-five guest rooms, 2 15378 Gen. Puller Hwy.
suites; swimming pool, Wi-Fi. Hardyville
761-7059
$-$$.
A bed and breakfast. $$$.
Bed and Breakfast
8373 Mary Ball Rd.
Lancaster
462-0080
Two master suites. Internet, antique furnishings. Restaurant, includes full breakfast. $$$$.
Yankee Point Marina
Cottages
1303 Oak Hill Rd.
Ottoman
462-7018
Pool. Cottages: fully equipped
with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths on
creek with dock and ramp.
Deltaville Dockside Inn
70 Dockside Dr.
Deltaville
776-9224
Air-conditioning, cable TV, pool. $.
Edentide Inn
204 Bland Point Rd.
Deltaville
776-6915
Three air-conditioned rooms with
Mathews
TV and VCR. Private sitting room
Cottage at The Marina
with fireplace, private screened
Mathews
725-3343 porch. Boat slips available.
Waterfront one bedroom cot- Sand beach and fishing pier. Full
tage with boat ramp on deep wa- breakfast. $$-$$$.
ter. Fish, crab, enjoy the views.
Daily, weekly rental.
Harrow House
167 Lovers Ln.
The Inn at Tabbs Creek
Deltaville
815-3102
384 Turpin Ln.
View of Jackson Creek and the
Port Haywood
725-5136 Bay. Three double rooms with
A waterfront retreat situated shared bath, air-conditioned, caon a secluded creek. Over 800 ble TV, continental breakfast. $.
ft. of waterfront and 8 acres of
wooded and open space. The Heaven Scent
main inn is an 1820’s newly Bed and Breakfast
renovated farmhouse with sepa- 14180 Gen. Puller Hwy.
rate cottages housing the suites Deltaville
832-6200
just across the garden and pool.
$$-$$$$.
Middlesex
Atherston Hall
250 Prince George St.
Urbanna
758-2809
Immerse yourself in true English
country living at this B&B just
a stroll from Urbanna’s waterfront. Beautiful gardens, relaxing
porches, traditional sailing and
pet friendly. $$-$$$.
Farmhouse with two ground floor
room with king bed and private
bath. Upstairs family suite with
king, queen and twin beds. Refreshments and full breakfast on
porch. Wi-Fi, guest computers,
DVD collection and library. Will
shuttle to local marinas. Parking area for boats and trailers.
Children welcome. Pet friendly.
Late arrival okay. Open Apr.–Nov.
$$-$$$.
Inn at Urbanna Creek
Bed and Breakfast
210 Watling St.
Urbanna
758-4661
Virginia’s Cottage has a queen
bed, kitchenette, bath, porch
with rockers, and private garden
with hot tub. King Suite includes
separate sitting room, jacuzzi
bath and shower. Watling Suite
includes two rooms with queen
beds, and a private bath. All include full breakfast, robes, DirecTV, W-iFi, library and patio.
$$-$$$.
Ivy Cottage
323 Twiggs Ferry Rd.
Hartfield
Upscale guest cottage for two on
the Piankatank River. Features
central air, full kitchen, living
room, bedroom with adjoining
bath and a year-round porch.
Non-smoking. Amenities include
cable TV, VCR, DVD, telephone,
pier, complimentary breads, cereals, coffee and teas. $$$.
Cats Cove Cottage
2273 Mundy Point Rd.
Callao
529-5056
A private waterfront cottage for
two. Sailboat depth deep-water
pier. Swimming pool, rowboat.
Continental breakfast served
weekends. Two night minimum.
$$.
Three water view suites with private baths, robes, DirecTV, Wi-Fi.
Kayak, canoe and bicycles available. Children and pets with prior
arrangement. Breakfast. $$$$.
Gables Bed and Breakfast
Inn
859 Main St.
Reedville
453-5209
Cabins at Ingram Bay
Victorian Captain’s Mansion
545 Harvey’s Neck Rd.
c.1874 National Register with
Heathsville
580-7292 1800’s schooner mast built
Two cedar cabins with view of into the home. One guest room
Chesapeake Bay. Sleeps up to with private bath in main house.
6. Kitchen, bath, Wi-Fi, satellite Coach house with four guest
TV, access to fishing, crabbing, rooms with private baths and
canoe, kayak and outboard boat water views. Waterside cottage
rentals. Daily or weekly rentals.
with two luxury suites. Boat slips
available. Breakfast. $$$$.
DockSide
Reedville
453-4498 GrandView Bed and
Large one bedroom/bath/LR/ Breakfast
kitchen. Fully furnished, sleeps 114 Riverside Ln.
four. Easy walk to restaurants Reedville
453-3851
and Fishermens Museum. Pet Waterfront bed and breakfast
friendly. $90.00 - $125 per on the Chesapeake Bay, close
night. $$-$$$.
to Smith Island and Tangier
cruises. Private pier, breakfast,
Fleeton Fields
wheelchair accessible. $$.
Bed and Breakfast
2783 Fleeton Rd.
Ma’Margaret’s House
Reedville
800-497-8215 249 Greenfield Rd.
Hampstead Farm
Inn • Vacation Rental • Special Events • Weddings
Experience Country Livin’
www.hampsteadfarm.com
[email protected]
Pilot House Inn
2737 Greys Point Rd.
Topping
758-2262
24 rooms, cable TV, Wi-Fi, dining
room, conference room, and airport adjacent to inn. $.
824-4777
758-5708
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Reedville
453-9110
A restored grandmother’s home
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436 Northumberland Hwy.
Callao
529-6370
Newly renovated 11 rooms; daily/weekly/monthly rentals. $.
Greater energy!
Reduced stress.
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Better sleep.
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Two guest rooms with private
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Vineyard Views, a two-bedroom
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483 Great House Rd.
Montross
493-8038
The Cheek and the Astor guest
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Montross
493-8624
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38 rooms, including suites, site or catered. $$$.
satellite TV, air conditioning,
swimming pool, exercise room. Nightingale Motel
Continental breakfast. Pets ac- and Marina
cepted. $-$$$.
101 Monroe Bay Ave.
Colonial Beach
224-7956
35-slip marina with electric and
Westmoreland
water, motel with five guest
Beachside Cottages at Coles rooms, restaurant next door. $.
Point Marina & Boatyard
307 Plantation Drive
Oyster Reef
Coles Point
472-4011 347 Allen Point Ln.
Two two-bedroom cottages sleep Kinsale
472-2044
4-6; three three-bedroom cottag- One-bedroom cottage overlookes sleep 6-9. One five-bedroom ing Yeocomico River. Queen bed,
cottage sleeps 10-12. The Rus- sleep sofa, roll-away. Sleeps
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tage are also available. Nightly River Edge Inn
and weekly rentals. Cottages 30 Colonial Ave.
are within 500 feet of the beach Colonial Beach
410-2024
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the pool, marina and restaurant. the riverfront and boardwalk.
$-$$$$.
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Breakfast
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821 Irving Ave.
breakfast. Handicap accessible
Colonial Beach
224-7000 room. $$.
Alexander Graham Bell’s summer home on the Potomac River. Skipjack Inn
Listed on the National Register 347 Allen Point Ln.
of Historic Places and is a Vir- Kinsale
472-2044
ginia Historic Landmark. Four Four guest rooms, private bath,
rooms with private baths. Wine individual temperature controls.
and cheese each evening, full A guest kitchenette is available
breakfast. $$$.
on the main floor. $$$-$$$$.
General’s Ridge Vineyard
1618 Weldons Dr.
Hague
223-2478
The Manor House, a threebedroom home with full kitchen, dining and living spaces.
The Plaza B & B
21 Weems St.
Colonial Beach
224-1101
Six guest rooms with private
52 f
September 2015 • Rivah • 51
Lodging
f 51
baths; two full suites, four minisuites. Full breakfast and afternoon refreshments included.
Heated pool. Two cottages also
available. The Garden Cottage,
is equipped with kitchen, central
air, washer/dryer, dishwasher,
cable TV. Accommodates six. The
Potomac Porch Cottage I has three
bedrooms and Potomac Porch
Cottage II has one bedroom. Both
Craft and food vendors will line the streets of downtown West Point
during the annual Crab Carnival.
Annual West Point Crab Carnival set for Oct. 2-3
On Friday evening, October 2,
and all day Saturday, October 3,
the annual Crab Carnival will be
held in downtown West Point.
The West Point/Tri-Rivers
Chamber of Commerce sponsors this fun-filled weekend
each year, welcoming 15,000 to
20,000 visitors in celebration of
the great Chesapeake Bay Blue
Crab with lots of music, food,
and entertainment for the whole
family.
The fun begins on Friday with
EMS/fire vehicles on display at 2
p.m. on Main Street, followed by
the children’s bike race at 5 p.m.
Beginning at 6 p.m. there will be
a variety of food and beverage
vendors available for your enjoyment. At 7 p.m. the Fireman’s
Parade celebrates first-responders. Afterwards, there will be all
kinds of children’s rides along
with a live band to add a rocking beat to the festivities in Town
Square.
The evening is capped off with
a spectacular fireworks display
over the Mattaponi River.
Saturday’s activities start at
10 a.m. as local, regional, and
national artists and craftsmen
line the streets to display and sell
their creations. Food, beer, and
crab confections are plentiful up
and down Main Street.
Carnival rides and games will
begin at 10 a.m. Don’t miss the
crab races sponsored by the West
Point Volunteer Fire Department.
There will be several bands performing throughout the day in the
Town Square. The Crab Carnival
Parade will be at 1 p.m. and festivities will end at 6 p.m. Unique
Crab Carnival t-shirt will be on
sale.
The West Point/Tri-Rivers
Chamber of Commerce Crab
Carnival is a fundraiser event
for the benefit of the West Point
community.
For
more
information,
visit www.crabcarnival.com.
52 • Rivah • September 2015 with river views and comparable
amenities to the Garden Cottage.
Linens provided. $$$$.
Wakefield Motel
1513 Irving Ave.
Colonial
Beach
224-7311
Twenty rooms, some with refrigerator, microwave. Some with
kitchenettes. One suite available. Private pier. $-$$.
Washington and Lee Motel
17055 Kings Hwy.
Montross
493-8093
Twenty-eight rooms with microwaves and refrigerators, free
Wi-Fi. $.
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Warsaw
333-3951
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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™,
Coles Point Campground at Coles Point Marina.
Jumping Pillow, recreation center, playground, kayak and paddleboat rentals. Family fun with
planned activities. Party pack- public camping, pool, boating Campsites (28), canoe/kayak 724 Bushy Park Rd.
776-6750
ages and day passes available.
facilities, camp store, enter- campsites (4), rental cabins, Wake
mansion and guest house. Free 400 sites, year-round section,
tainment, organized activities.
boat launch for overnight guests. pool, recreation hall, laundry,
Thousand Trails –
Trails, fishing pier, canoe and scheduled activities, pier, boat
Chesapeake Bay Preserve
Lancaster
motor boat rentals, camp store, ramp.
12014 Trails Ln.
education center, laundry faciliGloucester
693-6924 Belle Isle State Park
ties, bath house and restrooms. Cross Rip Ltd.
On Piankatank River. 400 sites, 1632 Belle Isle Rd.
(800) 933-Park
Cross Rip Rd.
nationwide membership and Lancaster
Deltaville
776-9324
Mathews
Beach, boat basin, water
Gwynn’s Island RV Resort
and electric. Reservations
551 Buck Chase Rd.
requested.
Gwynn
725-5700
125 sites, beach, portable boat Grey’s Point Camp
launching, boat ramp nearby, 3601 Greys Point Rd.
15 Harbor View Circle
recreation hall, camp store.
Topping
758-2485
804-224-8164
A Woodall’s five star rated rewww.rvonthego.com
New Point Comfort
sort. Features 700 RV sites,
RV Resort
waterpark,
pavilion,
play846 Sand Bank Rd.
grounds, daily activities, live
New Point
725-5120 music, nature trails, train rides,
300 sites, boating facilities, sun deck, charter fishing, bait
pool, playgrounds, recreation and tackle shop, boat slips,
hall, planned entertainment. and boat storage.
Sites on waterfront.
Harbor View RV Resort
Colonial Beach, VA
The beautiful Chesapeake Bay with its many
historic towns is at your doorstep when you
stay at Harbor View RV Resort. Many amenities
combined with the nearby Westmoreland Berry
Farm, wineries, championship golf and many
beautiful waterside towns will make your visit to
this Thousand Trails property one you and your
family will long remember.
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Northumberland
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Bethpage Camp-Resort
679 Browns Ln.
Urbanna
758-4349
18 holes of miniature golf and
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Bush Park Camp Resort
Chesapeake Bay CampResort
382 Campground Rd.
Reedville
453-3430
On Little Wicomico River. Pool,
children’s playground, mini golf,
satellite TV, hot showers, canoe
rentals and boat ramp. Big rig
sites, tent and smaller RV sites
available. Cabin rentals sleep
four.
Richmond
Westmoreland
Coles Point Campground at
Coles Point Marina
307 Plantation Dr.
Coles Point
472-4011
Sites for tents and trailers. Annual and transient rates. Camping cabin available. Restrooms,
showers and laundry facilities.
Pool, marina, restaurant, camp
store and beach within walking
distance.
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.
Leedstown Campground
2195 Leedstown Rd.
Oak Grove
224-7445
Open May 1–Nov. 1. 20 RV
sites. 10 tent sites. Waterfront camping, fishing pier, boat
launch, gas dock, camp store
and arcade.
Monroe Bay Campground
1412 Monroe Bay Circle
Colonial Beach
224-7418
302 sites, including 134 full
hookup sites, 50 amp spots
available. Playground, game
room, campground store, propane on site, beach area and
boat ramp.
Westmoreland State Park
1650 State Park Rd.
Montross
493-8821
Camping (133 sites), group
camping (3 sites), and 26
cabins. Pool and boat launch
free for overnight guests.
Camp store, laundry facilities and bathhouse.
Heritage Park
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54 • Rivah • September 2015 -DFN·V3ODFH
Deltaville • Virginia • 23043
Billy Pipkin
The Fishing Line
Skinny Water, Deep Water, Big Boats and Small…
September Offers it All.
T
his month brings tremendous
opportunities for anglers.
Cooler temperatures will promote
heightened feeding habits as fish
stage for a fall exit out of the rivers
and down the bay. The diversity
of fishing presents anglers with a
variety of methods to land some
of the Northern Neck andMiddle
Peninsula’s finest seafood.
In the Shallows
Shallow water, or “skinny”
water as we call it locally, presents
opportunities that are not available in the deep water of the Chesapeake Bay. This inshore fishery
offers such species as speckled
trout, puppy drum, striped bass,
bluefish and a variety of other
small fish.
What makes the shallow water
fishing so special is that it’s commonly found in protected areas
that are well suited for small
boats, kayaks and even for those
anglers who prefer wading. Fishing interest has swelled among
naturalists and fitness enthusiasts
who choose to explore nature and
catch a fresh dinner at the same
time. With close proximity to
Dameron’s Marsh as well as several creek inlets, kayakers have
found great success with light
tackle while casting and jigging
from the rentals.
Speckled trout fishing is one of
the staples of skinny water. Action
should pick up in September and
continue into October. Grassy
flats are great places to fish for
these trout. Upriver creeks are
also holding trout as anglers seek
them deep into the fall months.
Casting artificial baits has become
the norm rather than the exception
when seeking these tasty fish.
Mirrolures, surface poppers and
jig heads rigged with twister tails
are among the many baits used to
entice shallow water action. Other
methods include live minnows
and small bunker baits.
On many occasions, anglers
find puppy drum (redfish), striped
bass, small snapper bluefish,
croaker and even spot mixed in
with the shallow water action. The
only members of the above list
that won’t take an artificial offer-
Corrina Ireland enjoys exploring the skinny water in a rental kayak.
ing are spot who prefer a bloodworm.
Striped bass feed heavily on
minnows and peeler crabs during
September. This occurs along the
shorelines and bar areas where
access is limited to shallow draft
vessels. As we approach months
end, this fishery matures nicely
with 18-26 inch fish available for
light tackle action.
We’ve had several folks take fly
rods out in the kayaks and enjoy
top water action for bluefish and
striped bass. The choice of flies
usually fall within a colorful variety of clousers and deceivers.
In the bay and rivers
During this transitional period
between summer and fall, there
are a few top water species that
can be found in the big water of
the bay and the mouths of major
rivers. Among fish drawing the
most attention, Spanish mackerel,
Ingram Bay
Marina
Kayak Sales & Rentals
(804) 580-7292
ingrambaymarina.com
captbillyscharters.com
bluefish and red drum are most
popular.
Anglers should find plenty of
trolling action along the channel edges throughout the region.
Trolling produces good results
with several different lures. The
only difference is varying speeds
for each species. Clark and Drone
spoons (#0 and #1) are the baits
that closest resemble the shiners that are the main menu for all
three species this month.
An average trolling speed of
5-6 knots will entice some bites of
each species, yet will likely land a
majority of bluefish in your coolers. A slightly faster speed will
entice more mackerel as a slower
moving bait will attract more
drum.
I have found that #1 planers are
the best means of taking the lures
to the right depths. As the fall
progresses, it seems that the fish
school a bit deeper in the water
table. When this is evident, using
a #2 planer will work best. If planers are not part of your tackle repertoire, you may utilize 6-16 oz
in-line sinkers.
This trio of fish will continue
to school in southern Maryland
waters, in the lower Potomac
River, and from Smith Point down
to Mobjack Bay. These fish will
be feeding along the shipping
lanes as well as on the flats. They
will come in waves as they continue to move southward in migration. This fishing should last for
the majority of the month.
The heaviest concentration of
mackerel and drum usually follow
the western side of the bay past
the Great Wicomico River down
to Windmill Point where they
disperse and continue toward
the lower bay. Another area that
should not be discounted is the
eastern channel edges from Smith
Point to the Cut Channel.
Bluefish seem to be consistent on both sides of the bay with
the larger samples found on the
western flats and locations holding structure. They can be caught
one of two ways during September. Trolling is good in many
of the same locations as mentioned for mackerel. Bluefish and
mackerel tend to school and feed
together. The schooling blues will
continue to run in the 1-3 pound
class.
Chumming will provide bluefish up to 5 pounds in Maryland on the Southwest Middle
Grounds. In Virginia, the Northern Neck Reef and Buoy 62 area
will provide nice bluefish hauls
as well. These areas will gradually give way to striped bass as the
month wraps up.
Bottom fishing will peak this
month and should continue to
provide good action into October. Croaker fishing will quickly
fade but Spot will become plentiful over most hard bottom areas.
Most of the rivers and creeks are
holding half pound spot at this
time.
Simple bottom rigs with bloodworms or FishBites will gather
enough fish to feed a hungry
family. Croaker, although abundant, are running medium size at
best.
Whether you prefer to fish from
a sport fishing boat or from a
kayak, this month promises to be
memorable.
Be safe and until next
time . . . fair winds.
Capt. Billy Pipkin owns and
operates Capt. Billy’s Charters
and Ingram Bay Marina in
Wicomico Church —580-7292.
For the latest fishing information and tips, read his column
“The Fishing Line” weekly in the
Rappahannock Record.
September 2015 • Rivah • 55
2015 Sizes and Limits
Recreational Fishing Regulations in Virginia’s Marine Waters
Black Drum
Minimum Size Limit: 16" Total Length
Limit: 1 Black Drum per person per day
Blue Catfish
Minimum Size Limit: None
Limit: Only one over 32" per day
Bluefish
Minimum Size Limit: None
Limit: 10 Bluefish per person per day
Spadefish
Minimum Size Limit: None
Limit: 4 Spadefish per person per day
Spanish Mackerel
Minimum Size Limit: 14" Total Length
Limit: 15 Spanish Mackerel per person per day
Speckled Trout (Spotted Sea Trout)
Minimum Size Limit: 14" Total Length
Limit: 5 Speckled Trout per person per day, only one may be 24" or greater
Cobia
Minimum Size Limit: 37" Total Length
Limit: 1 Cobia per person per day
Striped Bass (Striper, Rockfish)
Grey Trout (Weakfish)
Minimum Size Limit: 12" Total Length
Limit: 1 Grey Trout per day per person
Virginia Trophy Season in Chesapeake Bay, May 1 through June 15
Minimum Size Limit: 36"
Possession Limit: 1 Rockfish per person per day
Spring Season, May 16–June 15
Minimum Size Limit: 20" | Maximum Size Limit **: 28"
Limit: 2 Rockfish per person per day
** One fish of the two fish limit may be larger than 36" 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: 20" | Maximum Size Limit: 28"
Red Drum (Channel Bass)
Minimum Size Limit: 18" Total Length
Maximum Size Limit: 26" Total Length
Limit: 3 Red Drum per person per day
Summer Flounder (Fluke)
Sheepshead
Minimum Size Limit: none
Limit: 4 Sheepshead per person per day
Minimum Size Limit: 16"
Limit: 4 Flounder per person per day
Tautog
Minimum Size Limit: 16"
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.
Rivah Marinas
ll area codes are (804) unless otherwise listed.
A
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.
Essex
QRappahannock 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.
QMilford 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.
June Parker Marina
531 Church Ln.
Tappahannock
443-2131
High/dry storage, ship’s store,
boat ramp, and slips. Gas and
on-demand diesel.
Gloucester
Q Perrin River
Crown Pointe Marina
9737 Cook’s Landing Rd.
Hayes
642-6177
On Perrin River off York River. YaCarter’s Cove Marina in Lancaster County
maha dealer, Valvtect gas, diesel,
ice, bait, pumpout, ship’s store,
20-ton travel lift, restrooms, pool and picnic area, transient Sanders Yacht Yard
40 Windjammer Ln.
showers, ramp, fish cleaning sta- slips.
70 Rappahannock Rd.
White Stone
436-1818
tion. Fishing charters, two pools,
Irvington
438-5353 Fuel docks, deep water slips.
235 slips plus transient slips.
Located on Carter’s Creek. Full Electric
Q Severn River
service,
pumpout,
service boatyard for power and restrooms, swimming pools and
Severn River Marina
Q Rowes Creek
sail. 30-ton travel lift, carpentry restaurant with tiki bar and grill.
3398 Stonewall Rd.
Holiday Marina
Hayes
642-6969 and engine shop. Paint shed
3143 Holiday Marina Rd.
On southwest branch of Severn for Awlgrip/restoration projects.
Hayes
642-2528 River near marker #4, off Slips, dry storage, restrooms and Mathews
QDavis Creek
On Rowes Creek off the Severn Mobjack Bay. Full service repairs showers.
The Marina on Davis Creek
River. Diesel, non-ethanol gaso- with 75-ton travel lift, wet and
343 Davis Creek Rd.
line, ice, showers, restrooms, dry storage, ship’s store, pool, QIndian Creek
Bavon
725-3343
transient slips, marine parts, full transient facilities and other Chesapeake Boat Basin
Located by the water, northwest
service marina, hull repair, 60- amenities.
1686 Waverly Ave.
ton lift, ramp.
Kilmarnock
435-3110 of New Point Light just off the
Gas/diesel, complete ship’s Mobjack Bay; Lat.37-19.8’ N
Lancaster
Q Sarah’s Creek
store, inboard/outboard en- Long.76-17.9’ W. Deep water
QCarter’s Creek
Jordan Marine
gine repairs, Suzuki, Mercury, slips for boats to 50’, pumpout
Carter’s Cove Marina
7804 Jordan Rd.
Nauticstar and Boston Whaler station, ramp usage with dry slip
Gloucester Point
642-4360 347 Carter’s Cove Dr.
dealer, brokerage sales, slips, rental, showers and restrooms,
438-5273 restrooms, launching ramp, ice non-ethanol gas and Valvtect maOn Sarah’s Creek off the York Weems
rine diesel fuel.
River. 60-ton travel lift, 100-ton Deep water slips, electric service and swimming pool.
railway, paint and hull repairs, to all slips, sewage pumpout,
QHorn Harbor
wet and dry storage, showers laundry facilities, restrooms, QMeyer Creek
modern bath house, wireless Yankee Point
Horn Harbor Marina
and restrooms.
internet.
308 Railway Rd.
Sailboat Marina
Port Haywood
725-3223
York River Yacht Haven
1303 Oak Hill Rd.
Marina at The Tides Inn
Located north of New Point Com8109 Yacht Haven Rd.
Lancaster 462-7635
Gloucester Point
642-2156 480 King Carter Dr.
In Ottoman near the Merry Point fort. Gas, diesel, ice, 6’ depth.
438-5000 Ferry. Gas/diesel, pumpout, res- Pool,
showers,
restrooms,
At mouth of Sarah’s Creek after Irvington
green marker #9. Gas, diesel, Gas/diesel, sewage pumpout, taurant, swimming pool, boat bro- pumpout; 15-ton travel lift, 8010 ft. depth at fuel dock, sewage mini ship’s store, showers, kerage, rental cottages, ship’s ton railway. Hull repairs for fiberpumpout, ship’s store, ice, hull laundry, dining, lodging, slips, store, repairs, slips, restrooms, glass and wood. Covered and
open slips.
and engine repair, full service restrooms, access to golf, tennis ramp.
yard or do-it-yourself. 35- and 60- and swimming pools.
Q East River
ton lifts, courtesy car, car rental
QRappahannock River
Compass Marina
nearby, showers, restrooms, Rappahannock Yachts/
Windmill Point Marina
QNorth 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.
QQueen’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.
Middlesex
QBroad Creek
Chesapeake Cove Marina
170 Greens Cove Rd.
Deltaville
776-6855
Gas and diesel fuel, sewage
pumpout, ship’s store, hull and
engine repair, restrooms, Finatic
fishing charters, travel lift and
prop service. Powerboat sales.
Coastal Marine Inc.
160 Dockside Dr.
Deltaville
776-6585
Full service boatyard for power
and sail, 50-ton travel-lift, engine
58 f
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Marinas
f 57
pool, private bathrooms, laundry, pumpout, 30 transient
and mechanical shop, special- slips for individuals/groups,
izes in repair of Mercury out- wireless internet access, conboards, Crusader engines repair crete floating docks.
and service.
Rivertime Marina
Deltaville Yachting Center
and Boatyard
18355 Gen. Puller Hwy.
141 Hamble Ln.
Deltaville
776-9898 Deltaville
776-7574
Gas, ship’s store, clubhouse, Full service boat yard. 30- ton
pool, hull refinishing/painting, travel lift, boat forklift, haul
engine repairs and installation, and launch, quick haul, bottom
full rigging service, a/c and heat painting, engine and transmisinstall and repair, boatel, yard sion repair and replacements,
storage, slips, forklift, 50-ton winterizations, wooden and fitravel lift. Chesapeake Yacht berglass boat repairs.
Sales; dealer for Catalina yachts
and Carolina classic powerboats. Stingray Point Marina
Mainship and Albin specialist. VA 19167 Gen. Puller Hwy.
Deltaville
776-7272
clean marina.
200+ annual slips, open and
Norton Yacht Sales, Inc.
covered. Swimming pool, ice,
97 Marina Dr.
laundry, WiFi, pump out, grills,
Deltaville
776-9211 playground, clubhouse, 3 bathNew Marlow Hunter and Jean- houses, pet-friendly. Home of
neau Yachts. Huge inventory of Stingray Point Lighthouse. No
brokerage sailboats and pow- commercial or transient activity.
erboats. Award-winning marine
service center. Yanmar dealer Walden’s Marina
and service center. Raymarine 1224 Timberneck Rd.
776-9440
dealer and installer. ASA certified Deltaville
sailing school. 3-7 day sailboat 75 covered and open boat slips,
charters. Slips, fuel, pumpouts. ship’s store, gas and diesel fuel,
restrooms, pumpout facility, fullNorview Marina
service boatyard, hull and en18691 Gen. Puller Hwy.
gine repair, ice, transient space,
Deltaville
776-6463 travel lift.
Gas and diesel, sewage pumpout,
ship’s store, boatel, hull and QFishing Bay
engine repair, restrooms, boat Chesapeake Boat Works
ramp, swimming pool, laundro- 548 Deagles Rd.
776-8833
mat, convenience market, travel Deltaville
lift, forklift, Delta boat sales and Ship’s store, hull and engine
repair, restrooms, travel lift, railbrokerage.
way, dockage and boat storage.
Regatta Point
Fishing Bay Harbor Marina
Yachting Center
519 Deagles Rd.
137 Neptune Ln.
776-6800
Deltaville
776-8400 Deltaville
Open and covered slips to 70’, Gas and diesel, sewage pumpout,
clubhouse, conference room, ship’s store, restrooms, swim-
ming pool, laundromat, bicycles, storage lockers, and full service
Wi-Fi, ValvTect marine fuel, float- boatyard including hauling and
ing and fixed, open and covered ground storage.
slips.
QRappahannock River
QJackson Creek
Boatyard at Christchurch
Deltaville Boat Yard
1228 Crafton Quarter Rd.
274 Bucks View Ln.
Saluda
758-4067
Deltaville
776-8900 Boatel, 30-ton travel lift, gas, dry
Hull and engine repair, dry stor- storage, ship’s store, bait, bathage, fiberglass repair, carpentry house, launch, ramp, hull and
work, travel lift, full rigging ser- mechanical repair.
vices, full service yard.
QRobinson Creek
Deltaville Marina
Sunset Point Marina
274 Bucks View Ln.
792 Burrell’s Marina Rd.
Deltaville
776-9812 Urbanna
758-5016
Gas and diesel, sewage pumpout, 40 slips on Robinson Creek,
ship’s store, restrooms, swim- handmade
rockfish,
flounming pool, laundromat, yacht re- der and trout tackle on sale,
pair services.
restrooms and bath houses,
pumpout facilities, ramp, picnic
QLaGrange Creek
tables, ice, gas grills and East
Remlik Marina and
Coast houseboats sales and
Danny’s Marine Services
485 Burch Rd.
Urbanna
758-5450
Full-service boatyard, hull and
engine repairs, ship’s store,
pumpout, 30-ton travel lift, swimming pool, restrooms, onshore
winter storage, gas, 99 covered
slips.
manufacturing.
QUrbanna 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 and 40-ton lift.
Urbanna Creek Marina
at the Bridge
10 Watling St.
Urbanna
(540) 226-5357
Adjacent to Urbanna Creek
Bridge. 44 slips, bath and shower facilities, restaurant access,
apartment complex for yearly
rental.
WE RENT BOATS
QLocklies 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.
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and Boatyard
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Topping
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boat ramp for leaseholders,
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Chesapeake Bay’s Premier Marina in Deltaville,Virginia
33 acre park-like setting with
swimming pool, internet wifi,
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Protected harbor on Broad Creek
with easy Chesapeake Bay access
More than 200 slips available
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Urbanna Town Marina
210 Oyster Rd.
Urbanna
758-5440
At foot of Virginia St. 32 slips, 16
transient. Bath and shower facilities, laundry, bikes and golf cart
rentals, pumpout station, handicapped accessible.
Northumberland
QCoan River
Coan River Marina
3170 Lake Rd.
Lottsburg
529-6767
Deep water slips with easy access to bay and river. Gas/diesel, sewage pumpout, ship’s
store, laundry, restrooms, full
repairs, 25-ton travelift.
Cockrell’s Marine Railway
309 Railway Dr.
Heathsville
453-3560
Hull and engine repair, sewage
pumpout, ramp.
Smith Point Marina
989 Smith Point Rd.
Reedville
453-4077
Full service, covered and uncovered slips, ramp, forklift and
12-ton travel lift, camping, bathhouse, laundry, ship’s store.
Transients welcome. Wi-Fi. One
mile to the bay.
QLodge Creek
Olverson’s Lodge Creek
Marina Inc.
1161 Melrose Rd.
Lottsburg
529-6868
Gas/diesel, pumpout, ramp,
Lewisetta Marina
sand beach, heated pool, laun369 Church Ln.
dry, restrooms/showers, boat
Lottsburg
529-7299 with trailer storage, covered and
Gas/diesel, pumpout, ship’s open slips, transients welcome.
store, ice, hull and engine repair,
restrooms, ramp.
QTowles Creek
Ingram Bay Marina
QCockrell Creek
545 Harveys Neck Rd.
Buzzard Point Marina
Heathsville
580-7292
468 Buzzard Point Rd.
Near Wicomico Church. Covered
Reedville
453-3545 slips up to 48’, outside slips up
Restrooms, showers, gas/die- to 60’. Transient slips, rental
sel, ice, pumpout service, 70 cabins, banquet facilities. Gas/
in-water slips, dry storage, Wi-Fi, diesel, sewage pumpout, ship’s
Tangier Island ferry service, pic- store, tackle/bait shop, deep
nic area.
boat ramp, restrooms, showers, beach. Fishing charters,
Fairport Marina
cruises (dinner, sunset or desti252 Polly Cove Rd.
nation), boat/canoe rentals.
Fairport
453-5002
Gas/diesel, ship’s store and res- QYeocomico River
taurant, restrooms.
Krantz Marine Railway
3048 Harryhogan Rd.
Reedville Marina
Callao
529-6851
902 Main St.
Pumpout, ship’s store, hardware
Reedville
453-6789 and marine supplies only, hull
At Crazy Crab on Cockrell Creek, and engine repair, restrooms,
boat slips, gas/diesel, showers, slip rentals.
pumpout, Wi-Fi, gift shop, restaurant with inside/outside dining,
Richmond
30 and 50 amp electric.
QMorattico Creek
Whelan’s Marina
QGreat Wicomico River
Great Wicomico River Marina 3993 Hales Point Rd.
Farnham
394-9500
836 Horn Harbor Rd.
Burgess
580-0716 Gas, ship’s store, boat repairs, launching ramp, ABC off,
restrooms/showers, sales of
QLittle Wicomico River
boat and engines, Yamaha Wave
Chesapeake Bay
Runners, travel lift.
Camp-Resort
382 Campground Rd.
Reedville
453-3430
Covered slips, store, showers, Westmoreland
swimming pool, mini-golf, pavil- QMattox Creek
ion, Sun. breakfast. Overnight Stepp’s Harbor View Marina
or annual slip rentals. Cabins, 277 Harbor View Circle
Oak Grove
224-9265
lodges, tent, RV sites.
Slip rentals, showers, pool,
store, snack bar, boat sales and
repairs, fuel, sewage pumpout.
QMonroe Bay
Bayside Marina
11 Monroe Bay Ave.
Colonial Beach
224-7570
40-slip marina, close to downtown Colonial Beach. New bathhouse and club room. Lighthouse
Restaurant. Transients welcome.
Nightingale’s Motel
and Marina
101 Monroe Bay Ave.
Colonial Beach
224-7956
10 transient slips, restrooms,
restaurant next door, motel
accommodations.
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.
Colonial Beach
224-9560
65 rental slips, bathrooms, water and electric.
QPotomac River
Coles Point Marina
307 Plantation Dr.
Coles Point
472-4011
Located on the tidal Potomac
River. Boat slips, full service
boatyard, boat ramp, ship’s
store, non-ethanol gas, picnic
area, campground, pool and
restaurant.
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.
Westmoreland State Park
1650 State Park Rd.
Montross
493-8821
Public boat ramp, gas, ice, bait
and fishing supplies.
QYeocomico River
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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
services.
To make updates to this directory,
please email: [email protected]
Drawing for
travel trailer
due Sept. 15
KILMARNOCK—The Boys &
Girls Club of the Northern Neck
is raffling a deluxe travel trailer.
Tickets are $20 each, or six for
$100.
A drawing will be held September 15, or whenever 1,000 tickets
have been sold.
The 21-foot Forest River
Rockwood Roo trailer sleeps six.
Inspect the trailer and purchase
tickets at the Boys & Girls Club
of the Northern Neck, 517 North
Main Street, Kilmarnock.
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The NNAC is dedicated to educating anglers
about saltwater fishing techniques and sharing
information about tackle, bait selection, fishing
techniques and locations, reported vice president
and tournament director Mark Roy.
At club meetings, anglers can gain special
insights from guest speakers, said Roy. All fishermen in the Northern Neck region are urged to join
the club and participate in NNAC meetings and
tournaments.
The fall meeting will be held at 7 p.m. October
3 at Lancaster Community Library, 235 School
Street, Kilmarnock.
Fall tournaments include:
• Grab Bag, Spanish mackerel, speckled trout and
spot, September 12-13.
• Octoberfest, bluefish and speckled trout, Octo-
ber 10-11.
• Bonus Rockfish, rockfish, November 28-29.
Annual dues are $30 and all tournaments are free
to members, said Roy.
An “Angler of The Year” contest is conducted with
points awarded based on tournament participation.
Tournament weigh-in stations include Lewisetta
Marina, Lottsburg; Smith Point Marina, Reedville;
Ingram Bay Marina, Remo; B.E.S.T. Marine,
Saluda; Norview Marina, Deltaville; Chesapeake
Boat Basin, Kilmarnock; Morningstar Marina,
Hudgins; R.W.’s Sport Shop, Callao; J&W Seafood,
Deltaville; Buzzard’s Point Marina, Reedville; and
Northern Neck Ace Hardware, Kilmarnock.
Club sponsors include J&W Seafood, Jett’s
Hardware, Marine Electronics, R.W.’s Sport Shop,
Southeastern marine and Surfside Bait & Tackle.
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Godspeed to participate
in Turkey Shoot Regatta
IRVINGTON—This year marks
the 20th running of the Turkey Shoot
Regatta and proves to be an exciting
one.
Jamestown Settlement’s Godspeed, a re-creation of one of the
three ships that brought the first permanent English colonists to the New
World in 1607, will be participating
in the weekend events. She will be
docked at The Tides Inn, Irvington,
when not sailing during the races.
The Godspeed will host prescheduled education programs for students
from area schools on October 2.
The regatta will be held October 2
through 4 and organizers hope to beat
last year’s 100 participants. Sailing
vessels must be of a classic design,
25 years or older to qualify. It is a
great opportunity to see a division
of classic wooden boats in a modern
day regatta.
Registration has opened and plan-
ning is well under way, said committee co-chairman Joel Dugan.
Registration forms, event schedules
and more can be found at turkeyshoot.org.
The Godspeed was built in 200406 to serve as an exhibit at Jamestown
Settlement. The design is based on
research of 17th-century ships and
historically documented tonnage of
the original ship. She is an elegant
three-masted ship, measuring 88
feet in length and 17 feet across her
beam. The main mast reaches 71.6
feet from the waterline. The painted
hull decorations are based on likenesses of the period. There is a red
and white diamond pattern on the
upper works of the hull.
Sponsored jointly by Yankee Point
Racing and Cruising Club and the
Rappahannock River Yacht Club, the
Turkey Shoot Regatta is among the
largest sailing races on the Lower
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Rivah Ramps
isted here are directions to
public boat ramps.
L
Essex
Bowlers Wharf
At the end of Rt. 684 in Dunnsville.
Dock Street Public Landing
At the end of Dock St. in
Tappahannock.
lusk, turn on Rocky Neck Rd. (Rt. Upper Mill Creek Landing
662) to Thomas Landing Rd.
At the end of Rt. 626. Near
Hartfield, take Rt. 627, then left
Belle Isle State Park
on Rt. 626.
From River Road (Rt. 354) turn on
Tanyard Landing
Belle Isle State Road (Rt. 683). Urbanna Creek
At the end of Rt. 617. From Rt. Fee $3.
In Urbanna at the end of Virginia
17 at Woods Crossroads, take Rt.
St. in municipal marina (fee for
610 south, then Rt. 617 right.
out-of town users).
Cappahosic Landing
At the end of Rt. 618. Turn from
Rt. 614 near Sassafras.
Mathews
Milford Haven Landing
Warehouse Landing
At the end of Rt. 621. From Rt. 17, On Gwynn’s Island. Turn from Rt. Northumberland
Lodge Landing
turn near Gloucester Courthouse. 198.
From Northumberland Hwy. (Rt.
Prince Street Public Landing
Town Point Landing
360) in Callao, turn right on Harry
King and Queen
Off Rt. 360 in downtown
At the end of Rt. 615. From Rt. Hogan Rd. (Rt. 712). Go to end.
Waterfence Landing
Tappahannock.
198 south of Mathews CourtAt the end of Rt. 611. Turn off Rt. house, turn right onto Rt. 615.
Forest Landing
14 at Shanghai.
From Northumberland Hwy. (Rt.
Gloucester
360) north of Heathsville, turn on
Middlesex
Deep Point Landing
Coan Stage Rd. (Rt. 612).
King William
At the end of Rt. 606. Turn from
Mill Stone Landing
West Point Landing
Rt. 198 at Harcum.
At the end of Rt. 608, Water View. Rowes Landing
Turn off Rt. 33 near west end of Turn off Rt. 17 onto Rt. 640, then From Northumberland Hwy. (Rt.
Gloucester Point Landing
Mattaponi River bridge.
left on Rt. 608.
360) near Heathsville, turn on
Near north end of York River
Rowe’s Landing Rd. (Rt. 601) to
bridge, off Rt. 17.
Oakes/Saluda Landing
the end.
Lancaster
At the end of Rt. 618. Turn at
Greenvale Creek Landing
Williams Landing
stoplight in Saluda.
Cooper’s Landing
At the end of Rt. 1303, off Rt. 17. From River Rd. (Rt. 354) near MolFrom Northumberland Hwy (Rt.
360) turn south at Horsehead
onto Cooper’s Landing Rd. (Rt.
707) to end.
Layton Ramp
On Rt. 637 in Tappahannock.
Richmond
Simonson Landing
At the end of Rt. 606. Turn from
Rt. 3 onto Rt. 608, then to Rt.
606.
Totuskey Creek Landing
Off Rt. 3 south of Warsaw.
Carter’s Wharf
Off Newland Rd. (Rt. 624) to Carter’s Wharf Rd. (Rt. 622).
Farnham Creek
Canoe Landing
Rt. 608 on Farnham Creek Rd.
Westmoreland
Westmoreland State Park
Enter from Rt. 3.
Bonums Landing
At the end of Rt. 763. Turn from
Rt. 202 north of Callao.
Currioman Dock
At the end of Rt. 622. Turn from
Rt. 3 in Montross.
Branson Cove
At the end of Rt. 612. Turn from
Rt. 202 towards Coles Point.
Shell Landing
Turn from Northumberland Hwy. Coles Point Plantation
(Rt. 360) in Reedville onto Fleeton Off of Rt. 728, Coles Point.
Rd. (Rt. 657).
Colonial Beach Landing
At the end of Rt. 633. Turn from
Cranes Creek
Turn from Jessie Ball duPont Me- Rt. 205 between Oak Grove
morial Hwy. (Rt. 200) at Wicomico and Colonial Beach.
Church onto Sandy Point Rd. (Rt.
666).
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Edge Hill House event
to raise funds for art show
GLOUCESTER—The
Gloucester Woman’s Club will
sponsor a fundraiser at Edge
Hill House from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, September 12. There will be
tours of the circa 1750 Edge Hill
House; an inaugural photograph
exhibit of Gloucester plantation
houses taken by Lyle Thomas in
the 1980s; lively music by Nina
Buzby; a watercolor demonstration by Renate Bumgarner; and
delicious appetizers with choice
wines.
Edge Hill House is at the intersection of Main Street and Route
14 in Gloucester Court House.
The event will support the 37th
annual Virginia Watercolor Society (VWS) Exhibition, which
will be hosted in Gloucester and
Mathews counties from May 20
through June 25, 2016. Gloucester
Arts on Main will host the exhibition. The Bay School Community Arts Center in Mathews will
host the artist workshop taught by
internationally-recognized water-
TOGA’s
Middle Peninsula Oyster Float
Workshop
colorist, Mel Stabin.
There are a limited number of
“Bring A Friend Special” $25 for
two tickets available through September 5. After September 5 and
at the door, tickets $20 each. Tickets are available at Arts On Main,
6580-B Main Street, Gloucester
Court House (824-9464), and
the Bay School, 279 Main Street,
Mathews Court House (7251278).
Saturday, October 3rd, 2015
10 am- 2 pm
VIMS Boat Basin
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Church to serve
barbecue dinner
WEEMS—Campbell Memorial
Presbyterian Church, 3712 Weems
Road, Weems, will serve its fifth
annual North Carolina Barbecue
September 18. Proceeds will benefit The LINK, an inter-church
network to aid people in crisis.
Meals will be seated or takeout,
with lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1
p.m. and dinner from 5 to 7 p.m.
The Pig Express will deliver prepaid orders of 10 or more to area
locations.
The menu will include barbecue from Parker’s BBQ in Wilson,
N.C., baked beans, cole slaw, hush
puppies, brownies and beverage.
For tickets or group orders, contact church members or the church
office at 438-6875.
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URBANNA—The Middlesex
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Urbanna will hold its 7th annual
Crab Feast from 5-7 p.m. on Saturday, August 29, in the new bays
of the air-conditioned firehouse.
On the menu will be all-you-caneat steamed crabs, hamburgers,
hot dogs, and French fries. Golden
beverages will be on sale. Tickets
are $28 in advance or $33 at door.
Children age 10 and under eat
for free. Tickets are available at
Marshall’s Drug Store, Harrow’s
Home Center, Big John’s Store,
and from firemen.
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1
The 6th annual Main Street Blues and Brews is a music and craft beer festival to be held Saturday, October 10, from 2-7 p.m. on the Tabb House Lawn,
6596 Main Street, Gloucester Courthouse. 695-0700.
2
Quilts of River Country 2015 will be held in three historic court circle buildings and at Gloucester Arts on Main on Friday, September 11, from noon-4
p.m., and Saturday, September 12, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is $2, and
youth ages 12 and under are admitted free. The quilts are made by the creative
quilters of the Middle Peninsula and there will be quilting demonstrations. 6932355.
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Join others and share the fun and challenge of playing chess, a Gloucester
County Parks and Recreation program held at the Gloucester County Public
Library, Main Street, Gloucester Courthouse, on Tuesdays from 6-8 p.m.
4
The Gloucester County Visitors Center is state-certified and located in the
1880s Gloucester County Clerk’s Office on the courthouse green. The courthouse green is also a visitors’ delight with its historic jail, debtor’s prison, and
historic courthouse.
Beaverdam Park
5
The Gloucester County Museum is located across the street from the historic courthouse green. The museum is in the 1700s Botetourt Hotel building
that once served as a tavern and hotel. It is one of the largest, as well as one of
the few brick taverns, surviving from the pre-Revolutionary period. The museum
is at 6539 Main Street and is open 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
693-1234.
6
Beaverdam Park is on Roaring Springs Rd. near Gloucester Courthouse and
offers the only public freshwater fishing opportunities on the Middle Peninsula. Jon boats and canoes can be rented, or you can bring your own boat with
electric motor to one of the ramps. The 635 acres of water offer great fishing and
paddling. Take a walk on the beautiful nature trail or enjoy miles of a multi-use trail
for hikers, bikers and horseback riders.
7
A stop on the Gloucester County Civil War Trail at the historic courthouse
green features a Confederate Soldiers Monument that was unveiled in 1889
in honor of Gloucester soldiers, and also a monument honoring a Union soldier,
James Gardner, the only Gloucester resident to receive a Medal of Honor. Pvt.
Gardner received the medal for his courage at the battle of Chapins Farm on
September 29, 1864.
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Court Square
Gloucester Arts on Main is a non-profit art center with a mission to bring
more fine art to the region. The center sponsors a variety of art classes for
all ages, and on Friday mornings artists are encouraged to bring their paints and
participate in a free “studio fun with art.” The center also has a First Friday event
each month at 6 p.m. that features a musical group and art exhibit and/or lecture. The center is at 6580 B Main Street. 824-9464.
9
Kelsick Specialty Market is on Main Street and offers a fantastic selection of craft beer and wine, gourmet snacks, sweets, local Virginia products,
cheeses, meats and an array of fresh and frozen homemade entrees. It is open
Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
10
There is a statue of Indian Princess Pocahontas of Chief Powhatan’s
Werowocomoco Tribe near the northern entrance to the courthouse area
off Route 17, and a mural of Pocahontas’ life on the side of the Main Street
Library. In recent years, it has been learned that Werococomoco, the ancient village of Powhatan and his princess, was located in Gloucester County. The library
itself is also a visitor’s delight.
Compiled by Larry Chowning
Gloucester County Museum
See Rivah Counties information beginning on page 67.
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Montross Fall Festival MSG will present
concert in Morattico
planned for October 3
MONTROSS — Contests, arts
and crafts, food, music and a parade
highlight the Montross Fall Festival,
Saturday, October 3.
This year’s festival theme is “Light
Up the Village.”
Pre-festival activities begin on Thursday, October 1 when People’s Community Bank sponsors a free skating event
at Stan’s Skateland in Montross.
On October 2, Little Mister
and Little Miss Montross will be
crowned. The contest is open to chil-
dren three years old and younger and
will be held on stage at Washington
& Lee High School at 6 p.m. The
winners will ride on the Fireboat float
in Saturday’s feature parade.
Also on Friday night, a cooking
contest will be judged at the Wakefield Building of the Westmoreland
County Museum.
On Saturday, festivities begin at
8 a.m. with a three-mile race. A pet
contest will begin at 11 a.m. at the lot
next to People’s Insurance Agency.
Throughout the day there will be
sidewalk art contests, car shows, arts
and craft vendors, a KidZone play
area, antique exhibits and music on
the Court House steps. A food court
will also be open.
The parade, starting at 2 p.m.,
is dedicated in memory of former
Montross Mayor Dave O’Dell.
An “After Party” with food
and dancing will be held at the
Westmoreland
Volunteer
Fire
Department.
MORATTICO—The
MSG
Acoustic Blues Trio will perform
from 5 to 7 p.m. August 29 at the
Morattico Waterfront Museum’s
James A. Vick Pavilion, 6584 Morattico Road, Morattico.
Tickets are $10. For tickets, call
Linda Beck at 462-6284, or email
[email protected]. A cash bar
will be available, as well as an outdoor picnic of hamburger or hot dog,
chips, and a soda for $5.
MSG is a roots-infused, Piedmont-steeped, yet thoroughly upto-date group of talented musicians
whose repertoire includes originals,
traditional blues, gospel and ragtime tunes, as well as a number of
surprising covers, reported Mary
Byrd Martin. Influenced by Archie
Edwards, Etta Baker and Cephas and
Wiggins, these ebullient performers
evoke both belly-laughs and tears
while carrying on the Piedmont blues
tradition.
The August 29 concert is the last
in the museum’s Summer Concert
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grant from the Rappahannock Foundation for the Arts.
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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
The Ritchie-Meriwether House is on the corner of Prince and Cross streets in Tappahannock.
The land on which the building sits was purchased in 1706 by Thomas Meriwether and
he built a house in 1708, referred to as the Long House. In 1768, Archibald Ritchie,
purchased the house and square.
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-
Essex Public
443-4945.
Library,
Tappahannock,
For Visitors
The Tappahannock-Essex Chamber of
Commerce is at 205 Cross St.
Don’t Miss
s August 28: Essex Kiwanis Club Fish
Fry, 4-7 p.m., Tappahannock Elementary
School.
s Sept. 26: Tappahannock Art Gallery
Fundraiser, 5-8 p.m., at the art gallery
on Prince Street.
Gloucester County
History
Government
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
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. 6932998. Gloucester Pt. Branch Library,
2354 York River Crossing Dr., 642-9790.
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. Blue Aces, 6:30
p.m., Courthouse Green, Gloucester
Court House.
Don’t Miss
Fishermen pull in their catch on the fishing pier at Gloucester Point.
county seat until it was moved 13 miles
north during the 1700s.
When Jamestown was burned by
Bacon in 1676, the Virginia Executive
Council considered moving the state
capital to Tyndall’s Point, but the motion
was rejected. Jamestown remained the
state capital until it was shifted to Williamsburg.
In 1769, the new county seat, Botetourt Towne (old town Gloucester), was
laid out. It was named for Baron de Botetourt, then governor of Virginia.
Today, Gloucester is the largest of the
eight counties that make up the Northern
Neck and Middle Peninsula with 34,500
residents.
s Sept. 11-12: Quilts of River Country
Show, Gloucester Courthouse.
s Sept. 19: Plant Extravaganza, 9 a.m.
-1 p.m., Gloucester Courthouse.
sSept. 25-26: Guinea Jubilee,
Gloucester Point.
sOctober 8: Mutt Strut on the Catwalk
Fashion Show, 11 a.m., Abingdon
Ruritan Club, Hayes.
sOctober 10: Main Street Blues and
Brews, 2-7 p.m., 6596 Main Street,
Gloucester Courthouse.
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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
Kilmarnock Museum on North Main Street
in Kilmarnock offer visitors a nostalgic trip
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
Kilmarnock, 435-1729.
Library,
For Visitors
The Irvington Farmers Market is held on the Irvington Commons on the first Saturday of
the month through December.
Information Center in the Lancaster
by the Bay Chamber, 129 S. Main St. in
Kilmarnock, 435-6092 (weekdays) or
Kilmarnock Antique Mall at 144 School St.
Don’t Miss
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
sSept. 2-7: 54th Annual Rappahannock
Art League Labor Day Show, RAL
Studio Gallery, 19 N. Main Street,
Kilmarnock.
sSept. 11: KIWS Rotary Club Bay Seafood Festival, Camp Kekoka, 1083
Boys Camp Road, Kilmarnock.
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 official port of entr y for the registration and enrollment of ships. During
this period, 10,000 vessels called at
the “Port of East River.” The customs
house stood at Williams 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 Dunsmore, the
last royal governor, was driven from the
colony, ending British rule in Virginia.
68 • Rivah • September 2015 9,200 people. While it is the smallest
county in the Northern Neck and Middle
Peninsula with only 87 square miles, it
has some 367 miles of shoreline and
some of the area’s best public access.
Government
Most county government offices are
in Liberty Square at 10604 Buckley
Hall Road, Mathews, 725-7172 or
co.mathews.va.us. The sheriff’s office
can be reached at 725-7177.
Libraries
Mathews Memorial Librar y, 251 Main
St. 725-4123.
For Visitors
Mathews Market Days takes place from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, September
11-12, at Mathews Court House. There is a street dance with the music of Bad Ace
beginning at 8 p.m. on Saturday night.
The Mathews County Visitor and Information Center is in historic Sibley’s General Store at 239 Main St.
725-4229.
Don’t Miss
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, Newport News
or Baltimore was a daily highlight.
World War II put most of the steamboat lines out of business. In 1942 the
government requisitioned most of the
bay and coastal steamers for ser vice in
the war effort.
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
s Sept. 12: Fort Nonsense Historical
Event, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Mathews.
s Sept. 13: Wharf to Wharf Swim, noon
-4 p.m., Williams Wharf, Mathews.
s Sept. 26: Bay School Community Arts
Center 17th Annual Fine Arts Auction,
5:30-10 p.m., “Blue Haven,” Gwynn’s
Island.
Arts Alive schedules workshops through May 2016
WEST POINT—The Visual
Arts Committee of Arts Alive
Inc. has announced a schedule of exhibits and workshops
through May, 2016. Since
2004, the group’s Visual Arts
Committee has worked hard
to provide talented artists in
the community with opportunities to exhibit and sell their
works. Community members are
invited to bring their artwork to
hang in each exhibit, except the
Invitational Exhibit, for view-
ing by the public at the Robinson/Olsson Auditorium in West
Point.
The Visual Arts Committee
plans exhibits throughout the
year to highlight local artists
as well as workshops to offer
opportunities to learn new art
techniques. Co-chaired by Sue
Kurfees, Gail Nichols, and Jeannette Wagner, the Visual Arts
Committee only charges $15
plus any supply cost for these
workshops, which are open to
adults and students ages 11 to
18.
Workshop instructors are artists from the Virginia Museum
of Fine Arts (VMFA) or local
artists. Workshops from the
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
are supplemented by grants.
All workshops will be held at
the West Point Library from
9 a.m.-2 p.m. except the “I’ve
Got a Secret to Share” brunch,
which will be held at 407 Lee St.
in West Point.
The first workshop is on
Wednesday,
September
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“Encaustics/Mixed
Media”
will be taught by Karen Eide, a
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
artist. Classic encaustic painting
techniques are combined with
surface embellishment, image
transfer, incising, collaging, and
creating marks and images with
pastels, markers and inks.
The next workshop will
be held Tuesday, October 20.
VMFA artist Mary Swezey will
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images found in traditional Chinese art, which will be drawn on
silk using liquid resist and then
use brilliant fabric paint to complete the design.
On Wednesday, November
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On Wednesday, March 9,
“Zentangle: Meditation Drawing” will be offered. Zentangle
is a creative form of meditation.
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composed of patterns. Artist Sue
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VMFA artist Kendra Wadsworth will teach “Abstract
Mixed Media” on Wednesday, April 6. Participants will
explore lyrical expression and
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abstract art. Using a variety of
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mixed media work of art.
VMFA artist Marjorie Perrin
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The last workshop will be
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Calendar of Events
September 5 - Urbanna’s 2nd Annual Founders’ Day Celebration 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. A celebration of the founding of Urbanna and
the return of the historic John Mitchell Map. It will be a day of pirates,
revolutionary war soldiers and a coterie of colonial citizens in Urbanna!
September 12 - Urbanna Farmers Market - 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. LIVE
MUSIC! Located at Taber Park – RAIN OR SHINE. Stock up on home grown
and homemade goodies: choice perennials, annuals, native plants, freshpicked produce, fresh baked goods, artisan cheeses, clothing, jewelry,
soaps, candles and more.
Middlesex County
lar Urbanna Oyster Festival, which draws
thousands for a weekend of music and
mollusks every November.
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 in the political and
commercial life of this area.
During the Civil War, General George
McClellan formulated a plan of attack to
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.
For Visitors
Old Tobacco Warehouse, 45 Cross St.
in Urbanna. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Serves as a visitors
center. 758-2613.
The 2nd annual Urbanna Founder’s Day Celebration will take place from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Saturday, September 5, in downtown Urbanna.
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 an old hare.
One of the cannonballs did hit the old
courthouse, which today is the Middlesex
Woman’s Club building on Virginia St.
During the bombardment, townsfolk
congregated on the creek bank at the current site of the Urbanna Bridge. Legend
has it an old man stood at the hilltop and
whenever he saw a flash of a cannon firing
would scream “squat” and the townsfolk
would squat to the ground.
Today Middlesex County has a population of 9,600 and is home to the popu-
Don’t Miss
s Sept. 10: Boating Safety Course,
9 a.m.-6 p.m., Deltaville Maritime
Museum.
s Sept. 12: Oyster Roast and Dance,
5-9 p.m., Deltaville Maritime Museum.
s Sept. 25: Wounded Warrior Golf Tour
nament, noon, Piankatank River Golf
Club, Hartfield.
s Sept. 26: Wings, Wheels & Keels, 8
a.m.-4 p.m., Hummel Airfield, Topping.
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,
nic 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
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.
The historic Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern in Heathsville
there are many charter boat captains. And
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. Visitors 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 sce-
Don’t Miss
sSept. 12: Antique and Traditional
Small Boat Show, 10 a.m. Reedville
Fishermen’s Museum, 504 Main Street,
Reedville.
sOct. 10: Oktoberfest, noon-3 p.m. St.
Mary’s Episcopal Church, 3020 Fleeton
Road, Fleeton.
September 2015 • Rivah • 71
Richmond County
roads 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.
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.
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
Fall is harvest time at Belle Mount Vineyards in Warsaw.
Richmond County was home of the
last president elected under the Articles of Confederation. In 1788, Judge
Cyrus Griffin was elected president of
the U.S. Congress Assembly and held
that position until the U.S. Constitution
was adopted and his successor, George
Washington, was elected as the first
U.S. President.
William A. Jones gained recognition
for Richmond County in 1916 when,
in supporting self-government for all
people, he authorized a bill that guaranteed independence for the Philippines.
In 1926, the people of the Philippines
erected a memorial at Jones’ gravesite
in the St. John’s Episcopal Churchyard
in Warsaw.
Today Richmond County has a population of 9,300. Serving as the cross-
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 Sept. 19: Historic House Party, 2-5
p.m. Lemoine-Griffith House, 48 Mulberry Road, Emmerton.
s October 10: Warsaw Fest, 9 a.m.
-4:30 p.m., Rappahannock Community College Lawn, 52 Campus Drive,
Warsaw.
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
72 • Rivah • September 2015 if f’s of fice can be reached 493-8066.
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
The Westmoreland County Visitors
Center is in the county museum and
librar y at 43 Cour t Square, Montross.
493-8440.
The Montross Fall Festival on October 3 will include a parade, food, music and arts and
crafts vendors.
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.org.
Westmoreland has two towns, Colonial Beach and Montross. The sher-
Don’t Miss
s Aug. 29: The Roaring 20s- Downton
Abbey, Dance & Silent Auction, 6 p.m.
Historic Afton, 3343 Tavern Run Road,
Hague. For tickets, call 472-4206.
s Sept. 19-20: Wine & Oyster Festival,
Saturday, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sunday 11
a.m. - 5 p.m. Stratford Hall 483 Great
House Road, Stratford.
s Oct. 3: Montross Fall Festival, all day.
s Oct. 8-11: Colonial Beach Bike Fest,
Town Hill Park, Washington & Colonial
avenues, Colonial Beach.
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
★
Montross
Westmoreland County
Museum and Visitor’s Center
Rap. Riv.
Wild Refuge
17
ESSEX
COUNTY
★ Kinsale Museum
202
3
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Po
Hague
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Naylors Beach
360
Callao
Warsaw
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Smith Island
NORTHUMBERLAND
COUNTY ★Virmar Public Beach
360
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King William
Courthouse
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COUNTY
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KING & QUEEN
COUNTY
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17
Dragon Run
30
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683
★Pamunkey
Indian Reservation
Middlesex County
Museum
★Hughlett Point
Natural Area Preserve
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
MIDDLESEX
COUNTY
Tangier Island
Reedville
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200
Lancaster
201
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Canoe House
Public Beach
Smith Point Light
Sunnybank Ferry
Neck
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Farm Museum 652
Bushmill Stream
Natural Area
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LANCASTER
Lively COUNTY
354
Belle Isle
State Park
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Morattico
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Museum
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Heathsville
Burgess
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Rice’s Hotel
Hughletts Tavern
Kilmarnock
★Lancaster Visitors Center
3
★Historic Christ Church
White Stone
Windmill Point Light
Windmill Point
★Public Beach
3
33
30
West Point
Deltaville
33
33
★Holly Point Nature Park/
Deltaville Maritime Museum
33
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17
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GLOUCESTER
COUNTY
★ Gwynn’s Island Museum
Gwynn’s Island
3
14
Historic Gloucester
Courthouse Square &
Beaverdam Park
k
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MATHEWS
COUNTY
★ Tompkins Cottage
★
★
★ Williams Wharf Rowing Center
14
★ Bethel Beach Natural Area Preserve
Mobjack
Bay
17
Rosewell Ruins
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
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