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September 2014 • FREE
Places to go and things
to do in the Northern Neck
and Middle Peninsula
Inside:
• The 35th Guinea Jubilee: Celebrate the village and its watermen
• Scenic cycling: Grab a bike and follow the Northern Neck Heritage Trail
• 10 Things to See and Do in Mathews
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Ebb&Flow
Summer is winding down, but there’s plenty of great weather
ahead inviting you to get out, explore and enjoy.
Renss Greene’s story on page 14 lays out a bicycle tour through
Northern Neck parks and historical sites. The Northern Neck Heritage Trail is one of several trails networks along the Potomac Heritage
Trail, which followed the paths explored by George Washington. From
Colonial Beach to Reedville and Windmill Point, bike trails connect
loops that include two state parks, birthplaces of two presidents,
plenty of historical landmarks, and miles of scenic waterfront.
It’s festival time! For the 35th time the Guinea Jubilee will celebrate
the heritage of those who have made or continue to make a living from
the waters around Gloucester County’s eastern tip. “Honoring our
past, celebrating our future” is the festival motto. It’s a down-home
good time with delicious seafood, parade, crab-pot pulling contest,
and much more. And it’s all capped by fireworks. See page 38 for the
lowdown.
Wings, Wheels and Keels, a show of antique aircraft, cars and boats,
is set for Saturday, September 27, at Hummel Air Field in Topping on
Route 3 in Middlesex. This will be the 19th annual show and feature
historic military vehicles among the 150-plus vehicles.
Tiny Mathews County has more miles of shoreline than any county
that touches the Bay, perfect for kayaking or trying a stand-up
paddle board. Mathews has more lighthouses, two, than stoplights,
of which there are none. We’ve picked 10 things to do in Mathews and
listed them on page 57.
Summer may be gone, but the good times are still waiting.
The Rivah—more than a place—it’s an attitude.
Rivah (‘riv-â), n. [der. river]:
1. the lands and waters
of the Northern Neck
and Middle Peninsula of
Virginia, USA, particularly
favored by urban dwellers
for spring, summer and fall
escapes. 2. a region in these
peninsulas bound by the
Chesapeake Bay and the
Rappahannock, Potomac
and York rivers, inclusive.
adj.– rivah: reflecting an
attitude indicative of the
abundantly pleasant lifestyle
in this area.
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Northern Neck Heritage Trail
Bike your way through history. . . . . . . 14
Guinea Jubilee
Celebrate watermen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
We’d love to hear from you.
Write us at Rivah@rrecord.com.
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Kayakers enjoy the sunset
Mathews County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
at Belle Isle State Park.
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The Rivah Visitor’s Guide is published
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Kilmarnock, Va. 22482, (804) 435-1701, and the Southside Sentinel, P.O.
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News Tom Hardin and Robert D. Mason Jr., editors; Larry S.
Chowning, Tom Chillemi, Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi, Audrey Thomasson,
Renss Greene and Maggie Somerville
Camping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Lodging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Concerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Making Waves . . . . . . . . . 25
Counties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C3
Dining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Marinas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Diversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Museums . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Parks & Recreation . . . . . 18
Fishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Rivah Fare . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Rivah Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
It Happened Here . . . . . 10
Ramps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
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Rhythms on the Riverwalk
Concert Series
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Rivah Events
T
o avoid disappointment, call
the numbers where indicated to verify dates and times of
events. All area codes are (804)
unless otherwise listed.
p.m. on Saturday, downtown
Mathews. Art, crafts, car
show, food, live music, pet
parade, pony rides, bounce
houses, crab races, spelling
bees, karaoke and more.
Thursday, August 28
Friday, September 5
Labor Day Show, 10 a.m.-4
p.m. Studio Galler y, 19 North
Main Street, Kilmarnock.
Judge: Sara Linda Poly. Works
by Rappahannock Art League
members.
Nutrition Workshop, 5:30
p.m. Abilities Abound Physical Therapy and Wellness
Center, 765 Northumberland
Highway, Callao. Speaker:
Melanie Edwards, CHHC.
Topic: “The Juice on Juicing
and Smoothies.” Register
at Abilities Abound Physical
Therapy and Wellness Center,
or 529-5178.
Free Dance Lessons, 7 p.m.
KC’s Crabs and Cues, 10428
Jessie Ball duPont Memorial
Highway, Kilmarnock. Shag,
line dancing. 435-7665.
Bay Seafood Festival,
4:30 p.m. Belle Isle State
Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road,
Lancaster. Sponsored by
Kilmarnock-Ir vington-White
Stone Rotar y. Seafood, traditional southern fare, silent
auction, raffle, music by Trademark. $57. Advance tickets
only, 1-800-777-9717.
Party at the Wharf, 6-10
p.m., Williams Whar f,
Mathews. Music by Groove
Tide, cash bar, food. All ages
welcome. $5 admission for
adults. 725-9685.
First Friday at Gloucester
Arts on Main, 6-9 p.m.,
featuring watercolorist David
LeMarche, food, cash bar,
book-signing by Phyllis Garrett
of Croaker, music by Br yan
Forrest and Mike Moore. Galler y is at 6580 B Main Street,
Gloucester. Free. 824-9464.
Wine on the Water/Art in
the Park, 5-8 p.m.-dusk,
St. Margaret’s School campus, South Water Lane,
Tappahannock. Music by the
Electeds, art, wine craft beers
food and fun. $10. Proceeds
benefit Tappahannock Artists
Guild.
First Friday Art Walk, 5-9
p.m. Downtown Montross.
Self-guided tour. Galleries,
shops, restaurants, music.
First Friday Reception,
5 to 7 p.m. Studio Galler y, 19 North Main Street,
Kilmarnock. Showcasing
“Labor Day Art Show Winners.” The public is invited to
view award-winning works by
Rappahannock Art League artists, meet some of the artists
and enjoy light refreshments.
Night Fishing, 5-11:45 p.m.,
Beaverdam Park, 8687 Roaring Springs Road, Gloucester.
$5. 693-2107.
Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) Public
Tour, 10-:30 a.m.-noon, 1375
Greate Road, Gloucester
Point. Tour includes a visit to
the VIMS Visitors Center and
Aquarium, a VIMS research
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Friday, August 29
Screen On The Green, 8
p.m. Westmoreland County
Museum, 43 Court Square,
Montross. Free movie: “Mr.
Mom.” Sponsored by the Inn
at Montross, Northern Neck
Chevrolet, the Westmoreland
YMCA and the museum. Bring
blankets and chairs. Light fare
available before the movie.
Saturday, August 30
Urbanna Founders’ Day
Celebration, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.,
downtown Urbanna. Rededication of the restored historic
John Mitchell Map, patriotic
music, food, children’s games,
re-enactors, pirates, historic
exhibits, music and more.
758-2828.
Picnic in the Park, 4 p.m.,
Deltaville Maritime Museum
and Holly Point Nature Park,
Deltaville. Picnic dinners will
be on sale. Reception for
maritime artist John Barber
from 4-7 p.m. Groovin’ in the
Park concerts from 5-8 p.m.
776-7200.
Fossils & Fun Kayak Trip,
9-11 a.m. Westmoreland
State Park, 145 Cliff Road,
Montross. Equipment, guide
and instruction included.
Reser vations recommended.
All ages love the annual Wings, Wheels & Keels show on Saturday, September 27, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at
Hummel Airfield on Route 3 in Topping. The show features antique and classic planes, cars and boats and
attracts thousands of visitors each year. There are also airplane rides, food and activities for children.
For fees and reser vations, call
1-800-933-7275.
Stock Car Racing, 7:30
p.m., Virginia Motor Speedway, Route 17, Jamaica in
Middlesex County. 758-1VMS.
Community Yard Sale, 8
a.m.-noon. Town Lot, North
Sponsored by Lancaster by
the Bay Chamber of Commerce, 129 South Main
Street, Kilmarnock, 435-6092.
members.
Fish Fry, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Heathsville UMC, 39 Courthouse Road, Heathsville. Fried
fish, special-recipe hushpuppies, coleslaw, potato salad,
baked beans, tomatoes,
pound cake, beverages. $10.
Sunday, August 31
Summer Music and Car
Show, noon-4 p.m., White
Dog Bistro, Mathews. Musical
entertainment and vintage,
classic cars of the Mathews
Automotive Club. Donations to
support Gloucester-Mathews
Humane Society, and Mathews
rescue squad, fire department and sheriff’s office.
725-7680.
1-800-933-7275.
members.
Monday, September 1
Stewardship Virginia, 9
a.m.-noon. Discover y Center,
Westmoreland State Park,
145 Cliff Road, Montross.
Help prepare park for winter,
general maintenance activities. Bring gloves. 493-8821.
members.
Chase Away Those Monday Blues, 6-8 p.m., Essex
Inn, 203 Duke Street,
Tappahannock. A night of
music, food and fun featuring
blues musician Bill Young.
$20 admission includes complimentar y wine or beer and
hors d’oeuvres. 443-9900.
September 1-11
National Day of Service &
Remembrance, Camp Store,
Belle Isle State Park, 1632
Belle Isle Road, Lancaster.
Collection of items for the
Northern Neck Food Bank.
Non-perishable foods will be
collected, with an emphasis
on healthy (low-fat, low-salt,
or similar foods) foods. All
donations will be accepted.
462-5030.
Tuesday, September 2
Exhibit Opens, 10 a.m.-4
“Labor Day Art Show Winners.” The public is invited to
view award-winning works by
Rappahannock Art League artists. Show continues through
September 27.
Thursday, September 4
Square Dance lessons,
7-8:30 p.m., Freeshade
Community Center, Syringa.
The first two lessons are
free. Sponsored by the Stepping Stones. Couples and
singles are both welcome to
participate.
September 5-6
40th Annual Mathews Market Days, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. each
day, and street dance 8-11
Events
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laborator y, and the VIMS
Teaching Marsh. Free. Reservations required. 684-7846.
Saturday, September 6
Show and Shine Car Show,
9 a.m.-3 p.m., Thomas Hunter
Middle School, 387 Church
Street, Mathews.
1-800-933-7275.
Antique and Traditional
Boat Show, 10 a.m.-4
p.m. Reedville Fishermen’s
Museum, 504 Main Street,
Reedville. Boats, boat tours,
music by Blues Society, nautical flea market, yard sale,
vendors. $5.
Commemoration Event, 10
a.m. Historic Christ Church,
420 Weems Road, Weems.
Re-enactment obser ving the
commemoration of Robert
Carter III’s 1791 Deed of
Emancipation. Donations
appreciated.
Community Fair, 11 a.m.-7
p.m. Rappahannock Church
of Christ activity grounds,
Warsaw Bypass near the
new Richmond County Fair
Grounds. $10 per car. Music,
games, prizes, bounce houses, face painting, mechanical
bull, dunking booth, horse
rides, hay rides, McGruff the
Crime Dog, health screening,
50/50 cornhole tournament,
bingo. Food and drinks also
available for purchase.
torium, 132 Lancaster Drive,
Ir vington. Speaker: Dr. Merthia Haynie. Topic: Benefits of
physical therapy.
Picnic/Bird Walk, 5 p.m.
Northern Neck Audubon event.
Bring a dish to share: appetizer, salad, main dish or
dessert, with appropriate ser ving utensil. Soft drinks, water,
ice, plates, cups and eating
utensils provided. Bird walk
begins at 6:30 p.m. with Frank
Schaff.
Beginner Stained Glass,
noon- 5 p.m. Heritage Arts
Class, Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s
Tavern, 73 Monument Place,
Heathsville. $35 members,
$40 others, $35 materials
fee. Registration forms at
RHHTFoundation.org.
Mathews-Middlesex Master Gardener Training, 10
weeks, $110, 725-7196 or
758-4120.
Wednesday,
September 10
Wine & Design, 7-9 p.m.,
Heritage Arts Class, Rice’s
Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, 73
Monument Place, Heathsville.
$40 members, $45 others.
Registration forms at
RHHTFoundation.org.
September 6-7
48th Annual Arts & Crafts
Show On The Boardwalk,
10 a.m. Colonial Beach
Boardwalk, 205 Taylor Street,
Colonial Beach. 224-8145.
Sunday, September 7
Samaritan Fling, 4:30 p.m.,
Inn at Warner Hall, 4750
Warner Hall Road, Gloucester.
Free.
World Famous Breakfast,
8-11 a.m., American Legion
Post 83, Route 198, Hudgins.
$8 donation. 725-9133.
Monday, September 8
Mind & Muscle Lecture,
11 a.m. Rappahannock
Westminster-Canterbur y Audi-
September 11-12
Quilts of River Country
Show, noon-4 p.m. Friday
and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Gloucester Court House
area. 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. Quilt-making demonstrations. Free. 693-2355.
Friday, September 12
Second Friday Art Walk,
6-9 p.m. Downtown Colonial
Beach, 100 Taylor Street, Colonial Beach. Colonial Beach
Artists Guild. 224-7200.
4 • Rivah • September 2014 The annual Reedville Fishermen’s Museum Antique and Traditional Boat Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 4
p.m. Saturday, September 6, at the museum, 504 Main Street, Reedville. Among show highlights, the Elva
C., a buyboat listed on the National Historic Register, will be taking passengers on hourly tours on Cockrell’s
Creek. Boat show tickets are $5. Elva C. tours are free with boat show admission.
Movie Night, 7 p.m.
Rappahannock Church of
Christ, 9514 Richmond Road,
Warsaw.
“The Belle of Amherst,” 8
p.m. Lancaster Playhouse,
316 Chesapeake Drive, White
Stone. Benefits Northern
Neck CASA. $20 adults/$10
students. Advance tickets,
462-0881.
Camp Kekoka Mud Run,
8 a.m. check-in, 10 a.m.
first heat. Camp Kekoka,
1083 Boys Camp Road,
Kilmarnock. Seriously fun 5K
run with wet and wild obstacles. Benefits the guardian
program. $40 in advance, or
$50 on race day. Advance
registration at Northern Neck
Family YMCA, 39 William B.
Graham Court, Kilmarnock, or
435-0223.
Richmond Ballet, 7 p.m.,
Robinson/Olsson Civic Auditorium and Fine Arts Center,
West Point, Opening per formance of Arts Alive season.
Call 843-3475 for ticket
information.
Stock Car Racing, 7:30
p.m., Virginia Motor Speedway, Route 17, Jamaica in
Middlesex County. 758-1VMS.
Garden Walk, 1:30 p.m.,
Brent and Becky’s Bulbs,
7900 Daffodil Lane,
Gloucester. One-hour guided
tour is free but registration is
required. 693-3966.
1-800-933-7275.
Kid’s Art Exhibit and
Reception, 1:30-2:30 p.m.,
Gloucester Arts on Main, 6580
B Main Street, Gloucester. Free.
824-9464.
National Day Of Service And Remembrance,
9-10 a.m. Visitor Center,
Westmoreland State Park,
145 Cliff Road, Montross. Flag
raising ceremony, followed by
liter pick-up.493-8821.
Blacksmithing for Beginners, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Heritage
Arts Class, Rice’s Hotel/
Hughlett’s Tavern, 73 Monument Place, Heathsville. $50
members, $60 others. Registration forms at RHHTFoundation.org. $50 members, $60
others.
Responsible Dog Ownership Day, 11 a.m.-2
p.m., Gloucester Kennel
Club, Woods Cross Roads,
Gloucester. Dog obedience
demonstrations and just-forfun dog show. Free.
Edwardsville Day, 10 a.m.
Galilee UMC, 747 Hull Neck
Road, Edwardsville. Food and
drinks, music, vendors, children’s activities, parade (line
up noon). 724-3240.
Luncheon/Fashion Show,
11:30 a.m. Tommy’s Restaurant, Reedville. $28.
Purchase tickets at Wildest
Dreams, Burgess. To benefit
Northumberland County Animal Shelter.
Corn Maze, noon-4 p.m.
Northern Neck Farm Museum,
12705 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville, $5. Includes
bounce barn. 761-5952.
Community Dinner, 5-7 p.m.
Colonial Beach Fire Department, 30 Colonial Avenue,
Colonial Beach. To benefit
the CBVFD Ladies Auxiliar y.
224-7255.
students. Advance tickets,
462-0881.
Oyster Float Workshop, 10
a.m.-2 p.m., Virginia Institute
of Marine Science (VIMS) Boat
Basin, Gloucester Point. Spon-
Events
sored by the Tidewater Oyster
Growers Association (TOGA).
www.oystergardener.
Sunday, September 14
Harvest Festival, 10 a.m.-4
p.m. George Washington Birthplace National Monument,
1732 Popes Creek Road,
Colonial Beach. Celebrating
Washington’s love of farming.
Variety of har vest activities.
224-1732, ext. 269.
Boots & BBQ, 1-4 p.m. Gascony, Northumberland County.
Benefits Northern Neck Land
Conser vancy. Speaker: Ann
Jennings. Theme: “Protecting
Northern Neck Land Protects
the Chesapeake Bay.” Music,
fried oysters, pork barbecue,
homemade desserts, beverages, raffle, lawn games. $25.
Purchase tickets at the conser vancy office, 8327 Mar y
Ball Road, Lancaster, nnconser ve.org, or 462-0979.
8th Annual L. Wayne
Hudgins Wharf to Wharf
Swim, noon-4 p.m., Williams
Whar f, East River, Mathews.
Swim from Williams Whar f
to Hicks Whar f and back.
Swimmers must have $100
minimum sponsorships to
swim. 725-9685.
Blacksmithing for Beginners, noon-4 p.m., Heritage
Hughlett’s Tavern, 73 Monument Place, Heathsville.
Registration forms at RHHTFoundation.org. $50 members, $60 others.
Corn Maze, 1-4 p.m. Northern Neck Farm Museum,
students.Advance tickets,
462-0881.
adults/$10 students. Advance
tickets, 462-0881.
Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) Public
Tour, 10-:30 a.m.-noon, 1375
Greate Road, Gloucester
Point. Tour includes a visit to
the VIMS Visitors Center and
Aquarium, a VIMS research
laborator y, and the VIMS
Teaching Marsh. Free. Reservations required. 684-7846.
Fashion Show/Game party,
11 a.m., Christ Church Parish,
Middlesex. $20. 758-3640.
September 19-21
Friends & Family Event,
Kilmarnock Seventh-day Adventist Church, 401 S. Main,
Kilmarnock. Vespers, gospel
concert, health screening,
vegetarian cooking demonstration. Free. Call 832-7738 for
times.
Monday, September 15
Colonial Beach Historical
Society Golf Tournament,
7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Cameron
Hills Golf Links, 14140 Salem
Church Road, King George.
Registration starts at 7:30
a.m., shot-gun start at 9 a.m.
224-2429.
Colonial Beach Dragway
DMV Street War, all day.
Colonial Beach Dragway, 2035
James Monroe Highway, Colonial Beach. 224-7455.
Kinsale Day, 8 a.m. Downtown Kinsale. Pancake breakfast, 8-10 a.m.; vendors and
exhibits, nature photo exhibit,
Kinsale Foundation annual
meeting (11 a.m.), lunch,
music, Rubber Duckie Derby.
472-3001, 472-7651.
Women on Target Clinic,
8:30 a.m. Rappahannock
Pistol & Rifle Club Shooting
Range, 640 Blueberr y Point
Road, White Stone. Ages 18
and older. One-on-one instruction on how to safely handle
and shoot firearms. $20.
Register at 757-784-5040.
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Art Workshop, 10 a.m. -3
Instructor: Jacquie Colligan.
Topic: “Interesting Techniques
using Yupa.” Register at the
galler y, or 436-9309.
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
s Summer Nights Market in Gloucester 4:30–7:30
p.m. every Wednesday beginning in June. 695-0700
Author’s Talk and Tea, 2
p.m., Deltaville Librar y. Author
Mar y Wakefield Buxton will
talk about her recently-published book, “The Passion and
Fur y of William Styron.” Free.
Wine & Oyster Festival
Preview Benefit Dinner,
6-9 p.m. Stratford Hall, 483
Great House Road, Stratford.
Four course dinner for two,
two taster tickets to the Wine
& Oyster Festival including a
$100 donation to Stratford
Hall, $350. Add one-night stay
at the Inn at Stratford, champagne toast, $750, including
a $310 donation.
p.m. Westmoreland Players
Theatre, 16217 Richmond
Road, Callao. Benefits
Northern Neck CASA. $20
Gloucester
Lancaster
s Irvington Farmers’ Market 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at Irvington
Commons, the first Saturday of the month. 438-9088
Mathews
s Mathews Farmers’ Market 9 a.m.–1 p.m. on the Court
Green, every Saturday. 725-3318
Middlesex
s Deltaville Farmers’ 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
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1-800-933-7275.
Blacksmithing for Beginners, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Heritage
Second Annual Alexander Graham Bell Croquet
Tournament, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
The Bell House, 821 South
Ir ving Avenue, Colonial Beach.
224-7000.
Saturday smArt! Workshop, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Studio Galler y, 19 North Main
Street, Kilmarnock. Ages 7-16.
Instructor: Marilyn Sprouse.
Topic: Chibi. Register at
436-9309.
Wine & Oyster Festival,
11 a.m.-6 p.m. Stratford
Hall, 483 Great House Road,
Stratford. Six seafood companies and 13 vineyards. Tasting
of Virginia wines, sampling
of Chesapeake Bay seafood
recipes, artisans, craftsmen,
beer tasting, Great house
tours, colonial chocolate
making, alpacas, kids’ rides,
a working gristmill demonstration. Advance tickets, $25
wine taster; $10 non-taster;
$5 ages six-12, free younger
than age 6.
Northern Neck Farm Museum,
Northumberland Family
YMCA Dinner/Auction, 5
p.m. Festival Halle, 177 Main
Street, Reedville. Admission
begins at $40 per person. Donation levels are gold, $160;
platinum, $375; and diamond,
$625. Call for invitation,
580-8901.
Second Annual Oktoberfest, 5-11 p.m. Warsaw
Town Park, 171 Main Street,
Warsaw. Music by Honkytonk
Heroes. $10 advance/$15
at gate. Ages 12 and younger
free with paid adult. Sponsored by Warsaw Rotar y club.
“The Belle of Amherst,”
8 p.m. Westmoreland Players Theatre, 16217 Richmond Road, Callao. Benefits
adults/$10 students. Advance
tickets, 462-0881.
Kaleidoscope Comedy,
9-11:30 p.m. The Riverboat,
There will be colonial re-enacters, pirates, historical exhibits, music, food and much more at the Urbanna Founders’ Day celebration on Saturday,
August 30, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
301 Beach Terrace, Colonial
Beach. Three comedians.
Blacksmithing for Beginners, noon-4 p.m., Heritage
Corn Maze, 1-4 p.m. Northern
Neck Farm Museum, 12705
Northumberland Highway,
Heathsville, $5. Includes
“The Belle of Amherst,”
3 p.m. Westmoreland Players Theatre, 16217 Richmond Road, Callao. Benefits
adults/$10 students.Advance
tickets, 462-0881.
Silk Scarf Painting, 9 a.m.noon. Heritage Arts Class,
Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s
Heathsville. Registration
forms at RHHTFoundation.org.
$30 members, $35 others, $7
materials fee.
Art Forum, 1 p.m. Studio
Galler y, 19 North Main Street,
Kilmarnock. Topic: “African
American Art at the Virginia
Museum of Arts.”
Silk Scarf Painting, 9 a.m.noon. Heritage Arts Class,
Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s
Heathsville. Registration
forms at RHHTFoundation.org.
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Wednesday, September 24
Pastel Workshop, 9 a.m.-4
p.m. JarrettThor Fine Arts,
100 Taylor Street, Colonial
Beach. 724-7200.
Stained Glass Stepping
Stone, 1-5 p.m., Heritage Arts
Heathsville. Registration forms
at RHHTFoundation.org. $25
members, $30 others, $35
materials fee.
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nial Beach. 224-7455.
Hammered Copper Wire
Necklace & Earrings, 9
a.m. -3 p.m., Heritage Arts
members, $30 others, $30
materials fee.
The Garden As An Art Form
II, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Little
Egypt, 515 Faulconer Circle,
Tappahannock. Sponsored by
Tappahannock Artists’ Guild.
445-5131.
Evening Soiree, 5:30-8 p.m.,
Little Egypt, 515 Faulconer
Circle, Tappahannock. Live
music, beer, wine and heavy
hors d’oeuvres. Sponsored by
Tappahannock Artists’ Guild.
$25 per person; $40 per
couple. 445-5131.
Annual Oyster Dinner/
Silent Auction, 5-8 p.m. St.
Mar y’s Episcopal Church,
Colonial Beach. Adults: $16
advance, $18 at the door.
children: $5 advance, $6 at
the door. 366-1286.
Community Dinner, 5:307:30 p.m. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 2961 Kings
Highway, Oak Grove. Pancakes, sausage, grits, baked
apples.
September 26-28
King Of The Beach Races,
Colonial Beach Dragway, 2035
James Monroe Highway, Colo-
Sept. 26-Oct. 5
Virginia State Fair, Meadow
Event Park, Caroline County.
290-1139.
Wings, Wheels & Keels, 8
a.m.-4 p.m., Hummel Airfield,
Route 3, Topping. The show
features antique and classic
planes, cars and boats. There
are also airplane rides, food
and a variety of activities for
children. Admission is free
but there is a parking fee.
758-2753.
16th Annual Bay School
Fine Arts Auction, 5:30-10
p.m., Riverlawn, Williams
Whar f Road, Mathews.
5K Trail Run/Walk, 7:30
a.m. check-in, 8:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. race. Picnic Area,
Sponsored by Friends of Belle
Isle. Registration fees: $15
ages 12 and older, $10 others
by September 20, plus $4
parking fee waived; or $18
and $13, respectively. $4
parking fee applies. For registration details, call 462-5030.
Family Art Day, 1 p.m.,
Gloucester Arts on Main,
6580 B Main Street,
Gloucester. $5 for materials,
pay at the door. For all ages.
824-9464.
National Public Lands Day
Jackie O approved!
The ‘Navajo’ Sandal
The Quilts of River Country Show will be held from noon-4 p.m. Friday, September 12, and 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Saturday, September 13, in the Gloucester Court House area. 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. Free admission. Call 693-2355 for more
information.
& Stewardship Virginia, 9
12705 Northumberland Higha.m.-noon. Belle Isle State
way, Heathsville, $5. Includes
Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road,
Lancaster. Pre-registration
requested. 462-5030.
Yorktown Art Stroll, 11 a.m.Fall Birding, 9 a.m.-noon.
6 p.m. This event will meld local
Stratford Hall, 483 Great
House Road, Stratford. Guide: businesses with artists and
their work. Enjoy a stroll through
Frank Schaff of the Norththe town while each artist
ern Neck Audubon Society.
displays and sells their work in
Grounds pass required, $5
various shops and businesses
adults, $3 children. Prein Yorktown, including Riverwalk
order a box lunch (optional)
Landing and the Freight Shed.
493-1972.
757-369-1108.
Corn Maze, 1-4 p.m. Northern
Neck Farm Museum, 12705
Northumberland Highway,
Heathsville, $5. Includes bounce
barn. 761-5952.
1-800-933-7275.
Chase Away Those Monday
National Public Lands Day,
Blues, 6-8 p.m., Essex Inn, 203
9-11 a.m. Discover y Center,
Westmoreland State Park, 145 Duke Street, Tappahannock.
Cliff Road, Montross. Clean-up A night of music, food and fun
featuring blues musician Bill
hike. 493-8821.
Young. $20 admission includes
Northern Neck Farm Museum, complimentary wine or beer and
Counted Cross Stitch, 10
a.m.-3 p.m., Heritage Arts
members, $30 others, $6.50
materials fee.
September 30-October 1
Art Workshop, 10 a.m. -3
p.m. Studio Gallery, 19 North
Main Street, Kilmarnock. Instructor: Kathleen Noffsinger.
Topic: “Sketching with Watercolor” Register at the gallery, or
436-9309.
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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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40th Annual Mathews Market Days, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. each
day, and street dance 8-11 p.m.
on Saturday, downtown Mathews.
Several bands and choirs will
perform each day.
the Rappahannock Foundation
for the Arts. Advance tickets at
438-5555.
Pat Moore, 5-8 p.m. KC’s
Crabs & Cues, 10428 Jessie
Ball DuPont Memorial Highway,
Kilmarnock. 435-7665.
Friday, September 5
Monday, September 8
Trademark, 4:30 p.m.-10
p.m. 24th annual Bay Seafood
Festival, Belle Isle State Park,
1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster.
$57. Seafood included. Advance
tickets only. 1-800-777-9717.
Bryan Forrest and Mike
Moore, 6-9 p.m., Gloucester
Arts on Main, 6580 B Main
Street, Gloucester. Free.
824-9464.
Tara Mills Band, 7–10 p.m.
Willaby’s on the Rappahannock,
327 Old Ferry Road, White
Stone. 435-0000.
Glen Boswick and the
Sounds of Swing, 6:308:30 p.m., Riverwalk Landing,
Yorktown. Bring lawn chairs or
blankets. Free. 890-3500.
Longreef, 7 p.m. Black Pearl
Tiki Bar, High Tides on the
Potomac, 205 Taylor Street,
Chesapeake Chorale Rehearsal, 7 p.m., Kilmarnock
United Methodist Church. Rehearsals will continue on Monday
nights at the church through December 1. New and old members
welcomed. Christmas concerts
will be in December.
Thursday, August 28
Ambrosia Quartet of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, 4
p.m., Mathews Memorial Library,
Mathews Court House. Free.
HorseHead Boys, 10 a.m12:30 p.m. Mid-County Rescue
Squad, 7990 Northumberland
Highway, Heathsville. Oldies,
classic country, gospel and
bluegrass.
On The Rise Performers, 7-9 p.m. Willaby’s on the
Rappahannock, 327 Old Ferry
Road, White Stone. 435-0000.
Rockin’ Roger/Music On
the Boardwalk, 7 p.m. Black
Pearl Tiki Bar, High Tides on the
Friday, August 29
The Tom Euler Trio, 8-10 p.m.,
Something Different restaurant, Virginia Street, Urbanna.
758-8000.
The New Morning String
Band With Bill Gurley,
7–10 p.m. Willaby’s on the
Clayton Neal, 7-9 p.m. Tides
Inn Terrace Lounge, 480 King
Carter Drive, Irvington. Sunset,
Moonshine & Music. 438-4489.
The Rock Bottom Band, 7
p.m. Followed by Longreef, Black
Open Mic Night, 7 p.m.,
Distinction Special Events Hall,
4888 George Washington Memorial Hwy., Hayes, Gloucester
County. 824-9600.
Blues Society, 8-midnight.
Pelicans At The Point Tiki Bar,
40 Windjammer Lane, Windmill
Point. 435-8915.
Johnstone Reggae, 9 p.m.
Dockside Restaurant & Blue
Heron Pub, 1787 Castlewood
Drive, Colonial Beach. 224-8726.
Saturday, August 30
Bill Roberts, 5-5:45 p.m.,
Deltaville Maritime Museum,
287 Jackson Creek Road on Mill
Creek, Deltaville. $10. Bring lawn
chairs and picnics. Part of the
museum’s Groovin’ in the Park
Reckessly Abandoned will perform from 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, September
27, at the Deltaville Maritime Museum and Holly Point Nature Park.
Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Picnics are welcome.
concert series. 776-7200.
Josh Walker Quartet, 6-8
p.m., Deltaville Maritime Museum, 287 Jackson Creek Road on
Mill Creek, Deltaville. $10. Bring
lawn chairs and picnics. Part of
the museum’s Groovin’ in the
Park concert series. 776-7200.
Tracy Hill, 8 p.m., Donk’s
Theater, Route 198, Mathews.
725-7760.
L.P.&J., 5-7 p.m. Tides Inn
Pool, 480 King Carter Drive,
Irvington. Sunset, Moonshine &
Music. 438-4489.
The Articles, 7-9 p.m. Tides Inn
Terrace Lounge, 480 King Carter
Drive, Irvington. Sunset, Moonshine & Music. 438-4489.
Kashmir, The Ultimate Led
Zeppelin Show, 7 p.m. Black
Ray Pittman Band, 8 p.m.-midnight, The Landing at Coles Point,
307 Plantation Drive, Hague.
472-5599.
Janitors, 8-midnight. Pelicans At
The Point Tiki Bar, 40 Windjammer Lane, Windmill Point.
435-8915.
Sweet Justice, 8:30 p.m. Sunset Grill, 16197 General Puller
Highway, Deltaville. 776-8803.
Hydra FX, 9 p.m. Dockside
Restaurant & Blue Heron Pub,
1787 Castlewood Drive, Colonial
Beach. 224-8726.
Sunday, August 31
Mercy Creek, Stuck On A
Name, 4–10 p.m. Willaby’s
on the Rappahannock, 327 Old
Ferry Road, White Stone. Willaby’s Labor Day Weekend Beach
Blast. 435-0000.
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Kashmir, The Ultimate Led
Zeppelin Show, 7 p.m. Black
Wes Spangler Band, 7 p.m.
Yoko Says No, 8 p.m. Dockside Restaurant & Blue Heron
Pub, 1787 Castlewood Drive,
Sam Grow Band, 10 p.m.
Open Mic, 7-9 p.m., Something Different, Virginia Street,
Urbanna. 758-8000.
Open Mic, 7 p.m. Northern
Neck Burger Co., 62 Irvington
Road, Kilmarnock. 577-4440.
Friday, September 5
Groove Tide, 6-9 p.m., Party
at the Wharf, Williams Wharf,
Mathews. Cash bar and food. All
ages welcome. $5 admission for
adults. 725-9685.
County. 824-9600.
Blues Society, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Antique and Traditional Boat
Show, Reedvile Fishermen’s
Museum, 504 Main Street,
Reedville. Boat show tickets, $5.
Jazz In The Courtyard, 6-9
p.m. Ingleside Plantation Winery,
5872 Leedstown Road, Oak
Grove. 224-8687.
The Raleigh Ringers, 7:30
p.m. Northumberland High
School Performing Arts Theater,
201 Academic Lane, Claraville. $25 adults, $5 students.
Or by season subscription.
Rappahannock Concert Association presentation. Advance
tickets at 1-866-217-8149.
Mercy Creek, 8-11 p.m. The
Works Bar and Grill, 250 Virginia
Street, Urbanna. 758-5555.
Longreef, 7 p.m. Black Pearl
Tiki Bar, High Tides on the
Sunday, September 7
The Seldom Scene, 3 p.m.
Lancaster Middle School Theater,
191 School Street, Kilmarnock.
$35 adults, $12 students. Or
by season subscription. An On
Stage performance presented by
HorseHead Boys, 10 a.m12:30 p.m. Mid-County Rescue
Squad, 7990 Northumberland
Highway, Heathsville. Oldies,
classic country, gospel and
bluegrass.
Urbanna. 758-8000.
Christine Wittaker Wiggins and Bailey Horsley,
7–10 p.m. Willaby’s on the
Super Jazz Band, 6:308:30 p.m., Riverwalk Landing,
Yorktown. Bring lawn chairs or
blankets. Free. 890-3500.
County. 824-9600.
Second Saturday Summer Concert, 5:30-9 p.m.
Westmoreland Berry Farm, 1235
Berry Farm Lane, Oak Grove.
$10 per car, bring a blanket.
Talent Showcase, 8 p.m.,
Donk’s Theater, Route 198,
Mathews. 725-7760.
Mercy Creek, 8-11 p.m. Southwind Pizza, 44 Church Street,
Concerts
Mathews. 725-2766.
Scuffletown, 6-9 p.m. Windows
on the Water, Yankee Point
Marina, 1303 Oak Hill Road,
Lancaster. 462-7635, 462-7018.
day Adventist Church, 401 S.
Main Street, Kilmarnock. Free.
832-7738.
The Fabulous Hubcaps, 3
p.m., Harry M. Ward Auditorium,
Mathews High School, 9889
Buckley Hall Road, Mathews. The
first performance in the Concerts
By The Bay series. 725-8099.
One Day Remains, 1-3 p.m.
Worship on Sunday, Windows on
the Water, Yankee Point Marina,
1303 Oak Hill Road, Lancaster.
462-7635, 462-7018.
Urbanna. 758-8000.
Williamsburg Classic Swing
Orchestra, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Riverwalk Landing, Yorktown. Bring
lawn chairs or blankets. Free.
890-3500.
Damion Wolfe, 7–10 p.m.
Groove Tide will perform from 6-9 p.m. on Friday, September 5, at the
Party at the Wharf, Williams Wharf, Mathews. There will be a cash bar
and food. All ages are welcome.
Willaby’s on the Rappahannock,
327 Old Ferry Road, White
Stone. 435-0000.
County. 824-9600.
Honkytonk Heroes, 5-11 p.m.
Second Annual Oktoberfest, Warsaw Town Park, 171 Main Street,
Warsaw. $10 advance/$15 at
gate. Ages 12 and younger free
with paid adult. Sponsored by
Warsaw Rotary club.
Bluegrass Jam, 7-10 p.m.,
Urbanna Firehouse, Virginia
Street, Urbanna. Free. Musicians
welcomed.
Bluegrass Jam, 6 p.m. Colonial
Beach Lions Club, 717 Marshall Avenue, Colonial Beach.
224-7557.
Gospel Music Concert,
7 p.m., Kilmarnock Seventh-
HorseHead Boys, 10 a.m-12:30
p.m. Mid-County Rescue Squad,
7990 Northumberland Highway,
Heathsville. Oldies, classic country, gospel and bluegrass.
Urbanna. 758-8000.
On The Rise Performers,
7-9 p.m. Willaby’s on the
Open Mic, 7 p.m. Northern Neck
Burger Co., 62 Irvington Road,
Legacy, 7–10 p.m. Willaby’s
on the Rappahannock, 327
Old Ferry Road, White Stone.
435-0000.
Rhythm In Blue, 7 p.m.
Irvington Commons, King Carter
Drive, Irvington. U.S. Air Force
Heritage of America Band ensemble specializing in big band
jazz.
The Kevin Mac Experience,
6:30-8:30 p.m., Riverwalk Landing, Yorktown. Bring lawn chairs
or blankets. Free. 890-3500.
Open Mic Night, 7 p.m., Distinction Special Events Hall, 4888
George Washington Memorial
Hwy., Hayes, Gloucester County.
824-9600.
Recklessly Abandoned, 6-8
p.m., Deltaville Maritime Museum, 287 Jackson Creek Road on
Mill Creek, Deltaville. $10. Bring
lawn chairs and picnics. Part of
the museum’s Groovin’ in the
Park concert series. 776-7200.
Oldies Show, 8 p.m., Donk’s
Theater, Route 198, Mathews.
725-7760.
Mary & The Janes, 8-11 p.m.
Southwind Pizza, 44 Church
Street, Mathews. 725-2766.
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the Fall/Holiday Rivah? For
Middle Peninsula events,
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It happened here
by Larry S. Chowning
T
he Town of Urbanna is celebrating Founders’ Day on Saturday,
August 30, as part of a rededication of the town-owned John
Mitchell Map. The Mitchell Map was purchased in 1980 through
donations and funds from the town as part of the town’s tricentennial celebration. The map was presented to town fathers at an official ceremony in May of 1980. Urbanna recently funded the cost of
restoring and reframing the famous map.
The Mitchell Map is known as “Map of the British and French
Dominion” and is often considered the most important map in
American history. It was used as the cartographic document consulted by Great Britain and United States officials at Paris in 178283 in negotiating the treaty that terminated the Revolutionary War
and recognized the independence of the United States. It was used
to determine official boundaries of the 13 American colonies.
Mitchell published the map at the request of the British Board of
Trade in 1755 and it was reprinted on the original scale at least 17
times before 1792 in England, France, Holland and Italy. The 1755
edition was titled “British Colonies in North America.”
A French edition of the map was used in American boundary
discussions with Spain and France at Paris in 1782, and it has been
used to resolve many American boundary disputes from 1783 to
1926. Urbanna’s reproduction of the map was purchased in 1979
for $7,500 and is a first edition, third impression. It has recently
been appraised at over $500,000.
Mitchell’s connection to Urbanna was that he lived and practiced
medicine in town from 1734 to 1745. He lived near Lansdowne on
Physick Lane, near where the Urbanna Post Office is today. Deed
books show that Mitchell’s property contained a house, stables, outhouses, buildings, gardens and orchards.
In November 12, 1745, the Virginia Gazette in Williamsburg
further described his possessions when he ran a notice advertising
a sale at his home in Urbanna. The notice stated: “To be sold, at a
reasonable rate, a convenient large dwelling house containing many
useful and curious plants and herbs, belonging to Dr. John Mitchell in Urbanna; also household furniture, a Negro man and sundry
other goods; the furniture and proper utensils of an apothecary’s
shop and a small chemical laboratory, which are mostly new with
sundry drugs and medicines, likewise a choice collection of books,
both ancient and modern, in several languages, chiefly consisting of
the most approved authors, in several beaches of medicine, natural
history and philosophy.”
Dr. Mitchell and Benjamin Franklin were close friends. They
regularly corresponded and often visited each other.
Dr. Mitchell also had a love for botany. “Mitchella repens” or
partridgeberry, a plant found in the woods of Virginia, is named
after him. His legacy lives on in Middlesex today. The John Mitchell Garden Club is named after him, and Middlesex County has
partridgeberry flowers on its official Seal and Coat of Arms.
By 1744, Mitchell’s health was poor. He wrote a letter to Benjamin Franklin that stated, “My health is so impaired by this summer
and fall that I am not able to follow my necessary calling. My bad
state of health puts me under the necessity of going to England very
soon, or of losing my life.
After selling his home and possessions in Urbanna, Mitchell and
his wife Helen sailed for England in the summer of 1746. That year,
England was in conflict with France and Spain and piracy was rampant on the high seas. Mitchell’s ship was attacked and plundered
and most of his botanical specimens and personal papers were lost.
Mitchell was born in 1711 in Lancaster County, and died in England in March of 1768 without ever knowing the significance of the
map he created.
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Urbanna Founders’ Day celebration due August 30
URBANNA––The Town of
Urbanna will hold it first Founders’ Day on Saturday, August 30,
from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. as part of the
homecoming of the John Mitchell
Map.
The map was purchased in 1980
as part of the town’s tricentennial celebration. It was recently
restored by the town and now
hangs on the wall at the James
Mills Scottish Factor Store.
The celebration will include the
“The Moody Crewe” based in the
Hampton Roads area, The Moody
Crewe brings to life the “golden
age of piracy” from 1680 to 1730
and offers more than 100 years
of combined experience as living
historians. Some members are
listed with the National Registry
of Living Historians and are affiliated with the Virginia Storytellers
Alliance, and several are certified
as black powder experts by the
National Park Service.
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after we unpacked all the boxes . . . we
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Other Founders’ Day activities will include an encampment
across the street on Urbanna’s “village green” of colonial military
reenactors from the Seventh Virginia Regiment, and activities presented by a group of experienced
and lively colonial living history
interpreters from across Virginia.
Colonial children’s games, storytelling, and colonial dancing,
all announced by a town crier,
will enliven the town. A dunking
booth, and cannon and musket fire
will add excitement to the day.
Interactions between the pirates
and other “People of the Past” are
sure to produce some interesting “skirmishes,” and the Founders’ Day Committee anticipates
a mock trial in the afternoon of
one or more of the pirates on the
“courthouse steps” (the Woman’s
Club building).
Living history players coming
from across the state will bring
to life the customs, lifestyles, and
activities of the 18th century, showcasing Middlesex colonial life.
The “York River Concert Band”
will perform traditional American
music on the village green, and a
fife and drummer may attend to
add further musical ambiance to
the occasion.
The Middlesex County Museum
and Historical Society and a team
of local citizens have been preparing an exhibit for the historic Scottish Factor Store (Old Tobacco
Warehouse). It will surround the
Mitchell Map and tell the story of
Urbanna’s former resident, John
Mitchell—his life and his map
making—and the map’s special
significance in the new American
republic.
The exhibit will expand the
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The Urbanna Founders’ Day Committee will host a visit by “The Moody
Crewe” on Saturday, August 30, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. as part of its living
history activities surrounding the dedication of the John Mitchell Map.
The group will set up next to the Middlesex Woman’s Club building on
Virginia Street.
story by presenting an overview
of Scottish factor stores and trading in the mid-1700s. Other components will further develop the
story of tobacco cultivation and
how it affected the growth and
formation of the Town of Urbanna
and Middlesex County. Various
artifacts from the museum’s collection will enhance the historical
record with physical objects that
illustrate the cultural history of the
tobacco warehouse’s time period.
At 1 p.m. on Saturday, a rededication of the map will be made
when it is presented by John
Mitchell himself to Urbanna
Mayor Don Richwine. The dedication will be held behind the Scottish Factors Store.
All ages are invited to attend.
There is no admission fee. Food
will be available. Call 758-2613
for more information.
Boat show to feature
variety of watercraft
REEDVILLE—The
annual
Reedville Fishermen’s Museum
Antique and Traditional Boat
Show will be held from 10 a.m. to
4 p.m. September 6 at the museum,
504 Main Street, Reedville.
“The show will highlight many
different styles of boats on the
museum’s grounds and at our
dock,” said executive director
Shawn Hall.
There also will be hourly free
trips aboard the Elva C., a buy
boat listed on the National Historic Register.
Entertainment will be provided
by Blues Society. Other activities
throughout the day will include a
nautical flea market and yard sale,
a variety of vendors, a community
yard sale, food and drink.
“This is an important fundraiser
for the museum,” said Hall. “We
are asking for serviceable donations to sell at the nautical flea
market and yard sale.”
Items can be delivered to the
museum boat shop from 9 a.m. to
noon Tuesdays and Thursdays, or
by appointment. Call 453-6529.
Tickets for the boat show are $5
per person.
Rivah Life
1. Gary Davis and his son, Tate, ride the merrygo-round at the Kilmarnock Volunteer Fire
Department’s 79th annual Fireman’s Festival.
Photo by Guy Davis
8. Connor, Ian and Delaney Fructuoso of Fairfax
peeked out of the cabin of Capt Rob’s Grady
White while cruising Urbanna Creek. Photo by
Shannon Haley
2. Alan MacEachin and his companion Sarah enjoy
a cruise on Hack Creek in Heathsville. Photo by
Monique Weller
9. Grace McGrath shows off the croaker she caught
near White Stone. Photo by Dan McGrath
3. Emma McGrath shows off her first croaker catch.
Photo by Dan McGrath
4. Ethan Evans takes a turn on the paddleboard off
of New Point Island. Photo by Gin Evans
10. Holding the sun during an amazing sunset on the
Rappahannock River! Photo by Austin Blanton
11. Lillyanna Edwards enjoys the river life at a public
beach off the Rappahannock River.
5. Christian Paciocco took his first paddleboard
venture and found out he loved the sport. Photo
by Joyce Major Ballato
12. There’s mud in your eye...and on your face...
and in your hair. Jack and Shane Lawson wear
a little of the Pamunkey River bottom. Photo by
Brian Rath
6. Morgan, 5, and Jackson Sichol, 9, haul in their
catch on the Potomac River in Westmoreland
County. Photo by Julie Sichol
13. Luke Edwards catches two fish at the same time
on his first fishing trip on the Rappahannock
River.
7. Myla and Morgan Sichol spend a lazy afternoon in
the pool. Photo by Julie Sichol
14. Tina Smith and Christa Kiefer brave the tube on
the Rappahannock River near Tappahannock.
Photo by Jason Kiefer
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Pedal through the Northern Neck’s history and parks
B
Story and photos by Renss Greene
icyclists know the Northern Neck is one of Virginia’s great places for biking,
and the Northern Neck Heritage Trail is the comprehensive Rivah biking experience.
Stretching from Colonial Beach to Reedville to Windmill Point, the trail includes a
95-mile through-route, eight connecting loops comprising 125 miles, two state parks,
the birthplaces of two presidents, plenty of historical landmarks, and miles of scenic
waterfront and gently rolling hills.
The Northern Neck Heritage Trail is one of several trail networks along the
Potomac Heritage Trail, which follows the paths explored by George Washington.
The trail is along paved roads. Bicyclists should be comfortable with traffic and
bring road or hybrid bikes. Most of the route is along lightly-traveled secondary
routes; bring a good map.
The wooden walk to the Mud
Creek Salt Marsh on the Mud
Creek Trail at Belle Isle State Park
in Lancaster County.
The route then goes down Route 205, James Monroe Highway, to Ingleside Vineyards and the birthplace of President James Monroe. There you can either follow
Leedstown Road to Leedstown, a town founded in 1678 with the construction of a
church and wharf.
Alternatively, take Route 3, Kings Highway, to Route 204, Popes Creek Road, and
bike to the George Washington Birthplace National Monument. The culmination of
100 years of conservation and memorial efforts, the monument includes a visitors’
center, walking trails, a smaller version of the Washington Monument in Washington,
D.C., and the Washington homestead. See the footprint of the building where our
nation’s first president was born.
Returning to Kings Highway, ride to Westmoreland State Park, one of the finest in
Virginia’s nationally-recognized state parks system. The park has hiking trails ranging from gentle to strenuous, beaches, fishing, pools, and more. While you’re in the
Saddle up
neighborhood, take Route 214, Stratford Hall Road, to Stratford Hall, the birthplace
Heading from north to south, the route begins in Colonial Beach. Start from the of Robert E. Lee and home to two signers of the Declaration of Independence. If
municipal pier looking across the Potomac and cruise through the small waterfront you’re done for the day, Westmoreland State Park has a variety of places to stay, rangcommunity, once a port of call for steamboats and where many Washington, D.C. ing from primitive camping to fully-equipped cabins.
residents come to relax, play and fish.
14 • Rivah • September 2014 A seagull on Colonial Beach’s Potomac waterfront.
Moving along
Bike toward Montross using Wild Sally Road from Stratford
Hall Road. Then, you have another choice: You can turn left onto
Route 622, Panorama Road, and head for Currioman Landing on
the Currioman Bay. If you go there, take a boat to Shark Tooth
Island and enjoy a meal on the sandy beach dividing the Currioman and Nomini bays. Alternately, you can turn right on Panorama Road and head straight for Montross.
Montross is a pedestrian- and bike-friendly town. While
you’re in town, visit the Westmoreland County Museum, the
oldest museum in the Northern Neck. If you’re a big history buff,
visit the Northern Neck of Virginia Historical Society’s library,
but make an appointment first.
Leaving Montross, you can either get back on Kings Highway
or take Peach Grove Lane to Oak Row Road, then turn left on
Newland Road and follow that on to Sandy Lane, Route 640.
Sandy Lane will take you by the Rappahannock River Valley
National Wildlife Refuge. This is a refuge in several noncontiguous parts encompassing nearly 8,000 acres of wetlands and associated land on three sides of Naylor’s Beach.
To reach Naylor’s Beach, take Sandy Lane to a right turn at
Wildlife abounds in Westmoreland State Park’s wetlands.
Strangeway Road, to Naylor’s Beach Road. Here you will see a
popular spot for camping and beachgoing, and cross a bridge to
another part of the wildlife refuge and the Naylor’s Beach campground. From there you can either take Newland Road, Chestnut
Hill Road and Menokin Road back to Kings Highway, or you
can detour along Richmond Road to Warsaw. Warsaw has shopping, restaurants, and a campus of Rappahannock Community
College.
Pedaling for a loop
Once you have returned to Kings Highway, take Route 600,
Neenah Road, until you hit Route 612, Nomini Hall Road.
There you can turn left to take the loop to Sandy Point, going by
Kinsale on the western branch of the Yeocomico River. Kinsale
has an array of marinas, restaurants, and the Kinsale Museum.
This loop also passes by three wineries: The Hague Winery,
Vault Field Vineyard, and General’s Ride Vineyard.
Returning to Route 600, you will follow it as it crosses and
briefly joins Richmond Road, then until it intersects with Route
601, Dodlyt Road. Here you come to the busiest part of the
Northern Neck Heritage Trail.
Walking, biking, and horseback
riding paths are clearly marked
around Belle Isle State Park.
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The Mud Creek Trail at Belle Isle State Park takes a winding path through woods and
wetlands.
The hike (or drive) to the waterfront at Westmoreland State Park is rewarded with views
of the Potomac River, fishing, and pool swimming.
For more information and a
detailed map of the
Northern Neck Heritage Trail
and its loops please visit the
Potomac Heritage website at:
www.potomacheritage.net/category/virginias-northern-neck.
Although swimming in the
Potomac is discouraged,
views and fishing at
Westmoreland State Park
are plentiful.
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If you want to get along to the end of the trail, you can follow Dodlyt Road to
Heathsville and see Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern. This historic hotel and tavern
is the last structure of its kind from the 1700s in the Northern Neck. It includes a
blacksmith shop with a working forge and a carriage house with historic carriages
and other artifacts.
From Heathsville, take Route 634, Spring Road, then turn right on Route 629,
Coan Road. You’ll turn right on Newmans Neck Road, then left on Bells Bottom
Road. Bells Bottom Road will take you to Sydnor Millpine Road, to Hull Neck
Road, Folly Road, then Hacks Neck Road.
view of the Chesapeake Bay. Vir-Mar Beach is a great spot for birding and watching
other wildlife.
Follow Route 644 to the Sunnybank Ferry, cross the Little Wicomico River and
come to Gaskins Beach Road. Here you can either take Gaskins Beach Road to
Tranquility Road along the narrow spit between the Little Wicomico and the Chesapeake Bay to Smith Point, or you can follow Sunnybank Road to Northumberland
Highway and into Reedville.
Reedville is one of the biggest fishing towns in the country as well as a popular
tourist destination. The menhaden industry once made Reedville the wealthiest town
in the United States Today, it’s a walkable, historic town and a popular place to leave
Bay in sight
for ferry trips to Tangier Island. It’s also home to the Reedville Fishermen’s Museum,
While you’re on Hacks Neck Road, you’ll go right by Vir-Mar Beach for your first which operates the historic skipjack Claude W. Somers and deck boat Elva C.
From left, Summer and Rachel Taylor look for shark teeth at Fossil
Beach at Westmoreland State Park.
16 • Rivah • September 2014 The paths at Westmoreland State Park are well developed and maintained and go over uneven terrain
and along cliffs.
A path along the water leads to the George Washington homestead.
Back to nature
The many other loops in the lower Northern Neck will also take
you to great spots for hiking and biking, including Belle Isle State
Park, Chilton Woods State Forest, Bush Mill Stream State Natural
Area Preserve, and Hickory Hollow State Natural Area Preserve.
Belle Isle State Park features seven miles of Rappahannock River
waterfront, wetlands, picnic areas, birds of prey, watercraft rentals, a
fishing pier and summer concerts.
If views of the Chesapeake are more your speed, you can also bike
to Hughlett Point Natural Area Preserve and Dameron Marsh State
Natural Area Preserve. Hughlett Point and Dameron Marsh feature
undeveloped beaches and are important wetland areas for marsh
birds, shore birds and migratory birds. Hughlett Point is at the mouth
of Dividing Creek, and Dameron Marsh juts into the Bay from
between Cloverdale Creek and Mill Creek. Both have boat launches.
At Washington’s Birthplace visitors can look upon the footprint of the building in which
George Washington was born.
Museums and more
If the area’s history piques your interest, you can bike to the Mary
Ball Washington Museum in Lancaster, Historic Christ Church
near Irvington and the Steamboat Era Museum in Irvington.
Mary Ball Washington, a native of Lancaster County, was
George Washington’s mother. Today, the museum preserves the
history of Lancaster County and contains an extensive body of literature and genealogical research material.
Historic Christ Church, finished in 1735, is Virginia’s bestpreserved Anglican parish church. The Steamboat Era Museum
chronicles the importance of the steamboat era in the Northern
Neck.
If you feel like shopping, the Kilmarnock, White Stone and
Irvington triangle form the shopping and dining center of the
Northern Neck.
Lancaster Chamber and
Belle Isle State Park to
host River Ride Oct. 3-4
The Lancaster by the Bay
Chamber of Commerce recently
announced plans for the ninth
annual River Ride October 3 and
4 from Belle Isle State Park.
This family-friendly event will
feature bike rides for all ages
and fitness levels, and travels
the scenic roads of the Northern
Neck, said chamber executive
director Anne Paparella. This is
the first year Belle Isle State Park
will serve as the hosting site.
Related fun activities will begin
during registration on Friday
evening, said Paparella. Park
staff will sponsor a s’mores party
and the Friends of Belle Isle will
sponsor music by Ray Pittman &
Chris McIntyre from 6 to 8 p.m.
at the Visitor’s Center. The public
is invited.
Ride activity will begin Saturday at 6:30 a.m. with breakfast
at the picnic pavilion at the park,
1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster.
Riders may then head off on
four supported routes, including
English century, 100 miles; metric
century, 60 miles; 1/3 century,
35 miles; and a family route, 13
miles.
The ride will conclude Saturday
afternoon with an ice cream social
at the picnic pavilion.
“Tent City” primitive camping
and RV and tent campsites are
available at the park.
For a complete River Ride
schedule, accommodations, meal
plans, area attractions, restaurants,
hotels, directions, fees and registration, visit riverride.org or call
Some of the paths are not bikeable at Westmoreland State Park unless you like carrying your bike. However, that doesn’t mean they aren’t worth Paparella at 804-435-6092.
seeing.
Rivah Parks & Recreation
ll area codes are (804) unless otherwise listed.
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Middlesex
Holly Point Nature Park
Deltaville
The park offers a retreat on the
banks of Mill Creek. Activities
available are picnicking, bird
watching or walking the nature
trail. Visitors can explore the
fish-shaped wildflower meadow
and view the boats exhibited by
the Deltaville Maritime Museum.
There is also a children’s garden
and kayak landing. Open daily
from dawn to dusk.
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.
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.
Holly Point Nature Park at the Deltaville Maritime Museum offers nature trails, shaded picnic areas, gardens, and
Tennis Courts
gazebos such as the one above.
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 Point Beach Park
1255 Greate Rd.
Gloucester Point
Gloucester
The park offers fishing with no
Ark Park
license required, public beach,
7963 Number Nine Rd.
playground, restrooms, snack
Gloucester
bar, an observation deck with
This active park features soccer high powered binoculars to view
fields, a softball field, outdoor birds and wildlife.
basketball court, restrooms and
a large playground.
The Gloucester Department of
Parks and Recreation
Beaverdam Park
6467 Main Street
8687 Roaring Springs Rd.
Gloucester
693-2355
Gloucester
693-2107 25 public parks or water access
The park contains a 635-acre areas.
freshwater lake. Eleven fish attractors and several species of Public Beach
fish are found there. Canoes, Gloucester Point Beach on Rt.
kayaks, paddle boats, and Jon 1208 at the York River. Fishing
boats with or without electric mo- and restrooms.
tors are for rent. Launch your own
for a fee. Motors powered by fuels Tyndall Point Park
are not permitted. The park has 1376 Vernon St.
a playground, picnic shelter and Gloucester Point
an extensive hiking trail system The park contains remnants of
including an interpretive trail, and Confederate and Union fortifimulti-use trail for horseback riding cations. It is the site of colonial
or biking. Open daily from sunrise Gloucester Towne, the first buildto sunset. Fishing and hunting ing of which was a tobacco warelicenses, bait and snacks are house built in 1632. It also has
available.
open play areas.
Urbanna Waterman’s Park
Colorado Ave.
Urbanna
dens, hiking paths and an area in Kilmarnock is on a former log- Overlooks the Rappahannock
for events and social activities. ging road. On Mary Ball Rd. (Rt. River. There is a picnic area and
3) east of downtown Kilmarnock. the park is open from sunrise to
sunset.
Open dawn to dusk.
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
fishing pier, hiking/biking trails,
bridle paths, motorboat ramp
($3 fee). Canoe and kayak rentals, bicycle and motorboat rentals. The park also offers sunset
and moonlight canoe trips, nature
programs and overnight camping
and accommodations. Parking
fee $4 weekends/holidays, $3
weekdays.
Public Beach
Westland Beach at the terminus
of Windmill Point Rd. (Rt. 695)
provides access to the Chesapeake Bay. Open dawn to dusk.
Mathews
Bethel Beach
Natural Area Preserve
Turn left on Rt. 611 just south of
the town of Mathews. Turn right
on Rt. 643, then left on Rt. 609.
This 50-acre parcel contains a
sandy beach, low dunes and salt
marsh habitat bordering the Chesapeake Bay. Over 90 bird species
have been reported on the preserve, which also protects the
globally rare Northeastern Beach
Tiger Beetle.
Scottie Yard
N. Main St. and Town Centre Dr.
Kilmarnock
The Kilmarnock Dog Park features Mathews Recreation Park
off-leash play areas for small and The park is next to Mathews High
School. It has a softball field,
large dogs. Open dawn to dusk.
basketball court, playground and
two lighted tennis courts. Rt. 14
Hiking Trails
Hickory Hollow Trail, 2 miles of about a mile north of Mathews
marked trail, Regina Rd. (Rt. 604) Courthouse.
Brown Park
Woodville Park
in Lancaster Courthouse. Open
Foster Rd.
Bray’s Point Road/
Public Beaches
dawn to dusk.
Gloucester
Woodville Park Road
Features a half pipe and large The county’s newest park con- Chesapeake Trail, 1.5 mi. hiking New Point Comfort Island at the
concrete area with ramps and tains hundreds of acres of land trail geared to kids, Mary Ball Rd. Bay is accessible only by boat at
rails for skateboarders. An open, donated to Gloucester for pres- (Rt.3) ¼ mile east of Lancaster high tide.
tree-lined grass area is also ervation of green space. Includes Courthouse. Open dawn to dusk. Haven Beach, Diggs on Rt. 643 at
available.
soccer and football fields, gar- Baylor Nature Trail on Norris Pond the Bay.
18 • Rivah • September 2014 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.
Middlesex County
Sports Complex
Sports Complex Road
Locust Hill
Walking track, volleyball and
basketball courts, soccer/football field. Open dawn to dusk.
Softball/baseball fields must be
scheduled through Sports Complex Committee.
Public Beach
Wake Beach at the end of Rt.
627.
Swimming Pools
Town of Urbanna and Deltaville
Community Association (for residents and guests of residents).
Taber Park
351 Bonner St.
Urbanna
For residents and guests of residents: playground and swimming.
King George
Caledon Natural Area
11617 Caledon Rd.
King George
(800) 933-PARK
A National Natural Landmark,
Caledon was the early colonial
seat of the Alexander family. John
and Philip Alexander founded the
city of Alexandria and established
Parks
toward Warsaw. Follow US-360 E.
for 4.1 miles, then turn left onto
Rt. 624/Newland Rd. Follow Newland Rd. for 4.2 miles, then turn
left onto Strangeway/Rt 636. Follow Strangeway for ¼ mile, then
turn right onto Sandy Ln./Rt 640.
Follow Sandy Ln. for 1.1 miles,
then turn left into Rappahannock
River Valley NWR.
How do you like to spend a summer
evening at the rivah?
“My husband and I love to take our
dogs out for walks in the sand while
we have cocktails!”
––Morgan Dawson, Lively
Westmoreland
Caledon Plantation in 1659. Preservation of the bald eagle habitat
is the primary focus of the natural area. Five hiking trails. Limited tours of the eagle area are
offered mid-June through Aug.
by reservation only. Guests can
learn more about Caledon by touring the visitor center.
Fishing Piers
The Great Wicomico Public Fishing Pier is on the southern shore
of the Great Wicomico River just
off Jessie Ball duPont Mem.
Hwy. (Rt. 200) near the bridge at
Glebe Point. Open from sunrise to
sunset.
Hughlett Point
225-2303
The 205-acre preserve has sand
beaches on the Chesapeake Bay
and the mouth of Dividing Creek,
hiking trails and observation
decks to view shorebirds, deer,
turkey and migratory waterfowl.
The beaches are home to the
threatened Northeastern Beach
Northumberland
Tiger Beetle. Take Jessie Ball duBush Mill Stream
Pont Mem. Hwy. (Rt. 200) turn on
Shiloh School Rd. (Rt. 606) to the
At the mouth of Bush Mill Stream end. Turn right on Balls Neck Rd.
freshwater meets the saltwa- (Rt. 605).
ter of the Great Wicomico River.
Tidal marshes and mud flats Public Beach
are hidden between steep-sided Vir-Mar Beach at the end of Virforested shores. Access by foot Mar Beach Rd. (Rt. 643 ) in
or canoe. Open daylight hours. Hack’s Neck.
Trails, boardwalk, viewing platform and interpretive signs for an
abundance of wildlife. Four miles Richmond
from Heathsville on Courthouse Fishing Pier
Rd. (Rt. 201), continue straight Rt. 624 to Rt. 638.
on Knights Lodge Dr. (Rt. 642)
for half a mile, and turn left at the Public Beach
4011 Naylors Beach Rd.
sign.
Warsaw
Take Rt. 360 to Rt. 624 to Rt.
Dameron Marsh
634.
225-2303
This 316-acre preserve contains Public Hiking Trails
one of the most significant wet- Warsaw
lands on the Chesapeake Bay for Richmond County trail behind
marsh-bird communities. Sand Rappahannock Community Colbeach habitat is important for the lege, Rt. 360.
threatened Northeastern Beach
Tiger Beetle. Facilities include Rappahannock River Valley
a trail and boardwalk, a wildlife National Wildlife Refuge
viewing platform, and parking 336 Wilna Rd.
area. Jessie Ball duPont Mem. Warsaw
Hwy (Rt. 200) to Shiloh School One of four refuges that comprise
Rd. (Rt. 606) turn left on Balls the Eastern Virginia Rivers National Wildlife Refuge Complex. It proNeck Rd. (Rt. 605).
tects 20,000 acres of wetlands
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.
and associated uplands along the
river and its major tributaries. At
least four federally-listed threatened or endangered species may
be found, including the American
bald eagle, peregrine falcon,
shortnose sturgeon, and sensitive joint vetch. The refuge hosts
three sites on the Virginia Birding
and Wildlife Trail.
A.T. Johnson
Recreation Center
18849 Kings Hwy.
Montross
Aerobics, dance classes, cooking
programs, basketball, gymnastics, volleyball, enclosed batting
cage, soccer and baseball fields
and small auditorium. Meeting room and patio available for
rental.
Totuskey Tricentennial Park
With boat landing, Rt. 3 at Totuskey Creek Bridge.
Castlewood Park
On Castlewood Dr. Permit required for parties over 20 people.
Wilna Pond
333-1470
A 35-acre site, is open to public
fishing. The pond is home to large
mouth bass, bluegill sunfish, fliers, yellow bullhead catfish and
American eel. The Wilna Unit is
open for observation and photography daily, sunrise to sunset.
Access for canoes and kayaks is
available. All other refuge units
are open by advanced reservation only. Headquarters are open
Mon.–Fri., 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.,
except federal holidays. From
Tappahannock, take US-360 E.
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 selfguided 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.
1650 State Park Rd.
Montross
The park extends about one and
a half miles along the Potomac
Hurt Field at Legion Park
River, and its 1,299 acres neighRt. 3 west of Montross. Four-acre bor the former homes of both
public park adjacent to Chandlers George Washington and Robert E.
Mill Pond offering recreational op- Lee. The Horsehead Cliffs provide
portunities for county residents.
visitors with a spectacular view
of the Potomac River. The park
Oak Grove Park
offers hiking, camping, cabins,
Rt. 205 between Oak Grove and fishing, boating and swimming.
Colonial Beach. Eight-acre public The visitor center gives a historipark featuring a sports field, play- cal and ecological perspective to
ground and picnic area.
an important natural area on the
coastal plain.
Robin Grove Park
Colonial Beach
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Historical re-enactors to perform at emancipation commemoration
WEEMS—The public is invited to Christ Church
in Weems at 10 a.m. September 6 to commemorate
Robert Carter III’s 1791 Deed of Emancipation and
honor the lives of those families and their descendants
set free by this remarkable act.
In September 1791, Robert Carter III of Nomini
Hall in Westmoreland County issued a deed of emancipation to free more than 450 slaves, said Foundation for Historic Christ Church education director and
curator Robert J. Teagle. This was the largest single act
of slave manumission in American history prior to the
Emancipation Proclamation, which President Abraham
Lincoln issued more than 70 years later in 1863.
The commemoration will include presentations by
professional living history interpreters Gerry Underdown and James Ingram. Underdown will portray
Robert Carter III. Ingram will portray Gowan Pamphlet, a former slave who became a Baptist preacher
and founded Williamsburg’s first black Baptist church.
Pamphlet and Carter III will discuss slavery, freedom and other important issues in late 18th-century
Virginia. In addition, the Sharon Baptist Church Youth
Choir will perform a number of songs, and Northern
Neck resident Regina Baylor will share her experiences as a descendant of one of the families manumitted by Carter’s act.
The event is sponsored by the Northern Neck of
Virginia Historical Society, the Mary Ball Washington Museum & Library and the Foundation for Historic Christ Church. The Rappahannock Foundation
for the Arts provided a generous grant to support the
historical re-enactors and youth choir. Admission is
free. Donations are requested to help cover additional
event costs.
According to Karen Hart, Executive Director of the
Mary Ball Washington Museum and Library, Robert
Carter III of Nomini Hall in Westmoreland County
was born into the highest circles of Virginia’s colonial
aristocracy. He was the grandson of Robert “King”
Carter and one of the wealthiest men in America in the
Revolutionary era, owning tens of thousands of acres
of land, factories, ironworks and hundreds of slaves.
Yet in 1791, at a time when the nation’s leaders were
debating the contradiction of slavery in a newly independent nation, Carter undertook a remarkable act to
free his slaves, said Hart.
On September 5, 1791, Carter filed a Deed of Emancipation in the Northumberland District Court that
listed the names, sex, ages and residences of his 453
slaves. Carter explained that he had “for some time
past been convinced that to retain them in Slavery is
contrary to the true principals of Religion & justice, &
that therefore it was my duty to manumit them.”
He devised a plan for gradual emancipation that
continued after his death in 1804 and eventually freed
more than 500 individuals. The freed slaves were
offered paid positions on the plantation, tenant farm
opportunities, or options to leave the area.
A number of descendants of these families have
attended previous years’ commemoration of this event,
and the sponsoring organizations hope for an even
greater turnout this year, said Teagle.
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Hummel Airfield • Route 3, Topping
10 a.m.
Airplane “Spot Landing” Contest
Flying Lawnmower Returns!
20 • Rivah • September 2014 Historical re-enactor James Ingram will portray 18th-century
Baptist preacher Gowan Pamphlet at Historic Christ
Church on September 6.
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
TriYoga
370-4856
Offering a multi-level hatha
blend. Class times and locations vary.
Air Excursion
Bay Aviation
Hummel Field
Topping
Four levels of vinyasa flow yoga
classes. Classes integrate
breath and movement, awareness and alignment, strength
and flexibility, stillness and joy.
436-2977
Farmers’ Markets
Animal Farm
River Birch Animal Farm
5952 Gen. Puller Hwy.
Locust Hill
758-3522
Open daily, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Free
admission.
Boat Cruises
Bay Water Excursions
308 Railway Rd.
Port Haywood
725-2876
Boat tours on the Chesapeake
Bay with USCG certified captain.
Captain Billy’s Charters/
River Cruises
545 Harvey’s Neck Rd.
Heathsville
580-7292
Custom cruises every Sat. evening. Private cruises available.
www.captbillyscharters.com
“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. Reservations
required.
Jackson Creek Outfitters
274 Bucks View Ln.
Deltaville
776-9812
Kayak rentals, paddleboat rentals, small sailboat rentals,
eco tours, and fishing guide
services. Located at Deltaville
Marina.
Let’s Go Sailing!
Urbanna
824-4006
Day cruises, boat rides and
lessons on “Free Spirit”. By
appointment.
Rappahannock River Cruise
Tappahannock
453-2628
“Captain Thomas” travels to
Ingleside Vineyards.
Deltaville Farmers’ Market
287 Jackson Creek Rd.
The Dog and Oyster Vineyard in Lancaster County
Deltaville
776-6950
Fourth Sat. of the month May–
Nov.; 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Holly Point
Nature Park at the Deltaville
“Serenity”
included in rental. Rod and reel a group tour to remote loca- Maritime Museum.
Yorktown
(757) 710-1233 rental at marina tackle shop.
tions around the rivers and bay.
A 65' schooner offers two-hour www.captbillyscharters.com
Gloucester Market
cruises. Weekends only. Private
6523 Main St.
Jackson Creek Outfitters
charters, group reservations Jackson Creek Outfitters
Gloucester
695-0700
274 Bucks View Ln.
274 Bucks View Ln.
and “locals” specials.
Monthly, Wed. evenings 4–7
Deltaville
776-9812 Deltaville
776-9812 p.m. Located at the history
Kayak rentals, paddleboat rent- Kayak rentals, paddleboat rent- museum.
Smith Island Cruise
382 Campground Rd.
als, small sailboat rentals, als, small sailboat rentals,
Reedville
453-3430 eco tours, and fishing guide eco tours, and fishing guide Heathsville Farmers’ Market
Departs from Chesapeake Bay services. Located at Deltaville services. Located at Deltaville 73 Monument Place
Camp-Resort.
Reservations Marina.
Marina.
Heathsville
580-3377
required.
Third Sat. of the month Apr.–
Tucker’s Recreation
Lazy Days Adventures
Oct., 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Behind
Tangier Island Cruise
Park and Marine
Hardyville
776-9853 Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern.
468 Buzzard Point Rd.
244 Barn Rd.
Rentals and eco-tours of local
Reedville
453-2628 Shacklefords
785-4464 waters. Will deliver.
Irvington Farmers Market
Departs from Buzzard’s Point 16' and 17' open bow fiberIrvington Commons
Marina.
glass boats with outboard mo- Westmoreland State Park
Irvington
480-0697
tors. Fishing license included in 1650 State Park Rd.
First Sat. of the month from
Urbanna Cruises
Montross
493-8821 May–Nov., 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
rental.
Urbanna
366-1778
Group kayak trips, paddle boats
Cruise local creeks and rivand paddle boards
Mathews Farmers’ Market
ers aboard a comfy, chartered Bowling
10494 Buckley Hall Rd.
pontoon boat. Now serving The Evans Bowling Center
Mathews
725-7196
Enrichment Classes Every Sat., 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at
Tides Inn in addition to Urbanna 34 Cralle Ct.
Kilmarnock
435-3950 Chestnut Cove
marinas.
Mathews historic courthouse
Bed and Breakfast
www.urbannacruises.com
green.
Village Lanes
and Zekiah Glass
Montross Market Days
7307 John Clayton Mem. Hwy. 511 Oakley Ln.
15803 Kings Hwy.
Boat Rentals
Gloucester
693-3720 Farnham
394-3142 Montross
703-598-2112
Two guest rooms with private First Sat. of the month
1632 Belle Isle Rd.
baths, full breakfast and lunch. May–Sept.
Canoe/Kayak Rentals Two-day classes in creating
Lancaster
(800)933-Park
Kayak, canoe and small boat Belle Isle State Park
stained glass, with a separate Tappahannock Farmers’
1632 Belle Isle Rd.
rentals.
fee, is offered inclusively with Market
Lancaster
462-5030 overnight stays.
Prince St. and Cross St.
Boatyard at Christchurch
Tappahannock
445-2076
Chesapeake Bay
1228 Crafton Quarter Rd.
Dragonfly Yoga Studio, LLC
Third week each month Apr.–
Saluda
758-4067 Camp-Resort
16314 Gen. Puller Hwy. Nov. except for June which is
Near Christchurch School in 382 Campground Rd.
Deltaville
832-9353 RivahFest.
Reedville
453-3430 Studio offers vinyasa flows and
Middlesex.
hatha blends along with various Urbanna Farmers’ Market
Ingram Bay Marina
Ingram Bay Marina
other forms of yoga.
351 Bonner St.
Urbanna
761-4840
580-7292 InsideOut Yoga
Heathsville
580-7292 Heathsville
The second Sat. of each month
14–18' boats with 25 hp out- Rent or bring your own and ex- 366 James Wharf Rd.
May–Sept.; 9 a.m.–1 p.m. in
22 f
board motors. Fishing licenses plore miles of shoreline or join White
Stone
436-2204
Diversions
f 21
ies available.
Taber Park.
Fun Parks
Swamp Fun Park
2735 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy.
Gloucester
642-8778
Paint ball.
Learn to Sail
Norton’s Sailing School
97 Marina Rd.
Deltaville
776-9211
Premier Sailing
744 St. Andrews Ln.
Weems
438-9300
Stingray Point Sailing
School
Deltaville
909-2655
Movies
Essex 5 Cinemas
1653 Tappahannock Blvd.
Tappahannock
445-1166
Hillside Cinema
7321 John Clayton Mem. Hwy.
Gloucester
693-2770
York River Crossing Cinema
2226 York Crossing Dr.
Hayes
642-5999
Pick Your Own
Bentwaters Farm
1083 Circle Dr.
Mathews
725-5839
Spray-free blueberries, homegrown yarns from sheep raised
on the farm, lambs and Kids,
Cashmere and Nigerian goats.
Open by appointment.
Eastfields Farms
85 Preston Point Rd.
Mathews
725-3948
Spray-free blueberries in Aug.
Open Fri.–Sun.
Westmoreland Berry Farm
1235 Berry Farm Ln.
Oak Grove
224-9171
Putt Putt
Bethpage Miniature Golf
and Ice Creamery
4817 Old Virginia St.
Urbanna
758-GOLF (4653)
Putt-putt golf. Rt. 602 just outside of Urbanna, Middlesex
County.
Racing
Bill Sawyer’s
Virginia Motor Speedway
4426 Tidewater Tr.
Jamaica
758-1867
Dirt track racing select Sat.
nights through October.
Colonial Beach Dragway
2035 James Monroe Hwy.
Colonial Beach
224-7455
1/8th mile asphalt drag track.
Between Kilmarnock, Irvington
and White Stone. Every Fri. and
Sat. May 2–Oct 4 and Sun. May
25 and Aug. 31.
General’s Ridge Vineyard
1618 Weldons Dr.
Hague
(703) 313-9742
Tasting room, appetizers. Fri.
noon–7 p.m.; Sat. noon–6
p.m.; Sun. noon–5 p.m. 703313-9742 Mon.–Thurs.; 4723172 Fri.–Sun.
King George (540) 663-2813
Specials Wine Seller
52 S. Main St.
Kilmarnock
436-9463
Free wine tastings each Fri. at
5 p.m.
The Pearl Trolley
Urbanna
758-2613
The Pearl runs in and around
Urbanna in Middlesex County,
Vault Field Vineyards
from May 24–Sept. 3 25¢. Good Luck Cellars
2953 Kings Mill Rd.
1025 Good Luck Rd.
Sponsors needed.
Kinsale
472-4430
Kilmarnock
435-1416
Open Mon. noon to 5 p.m.,
Wine Tastings
Thurs. 11 a.m.–6 p.m., Fri. 11
Athena Vineyards
a.m.–8 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.–6
and Winery, Inc.
p.m. and Sun. noon–5 p.m.
3138 Jessie Ball duPont Mem. www.goodluckcellars.com
Hwy.
Burgess
580-4944 Hague Winery
8268 Cople Hwy.
Belle Mount Vineyards
Hague
472-5283
2570 Newland Rd.
Warsaw
333-4700 Ingleside Vineyards
and Winery
The Dog and Oyster
5872 Leedstown Rd.
Vineyard
Oak Grove
224-8687
170 White Fences Dr.
438-9463 Oak Crest Vineyard
Irvington
Wine tastings, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. and Winery
Thurs.–Mon.
8215 Oak Crest Dr.
Don’t miss
our last Rivah
of the season
on newsstands
October 2.
Dragon Motor Sports
1790 Howerton Rd.
Dunnsville
443-1903
Truck and tractor pulls.
Skating
Stan’s Skateland
17408 Kings Hwy.
Montross
493-9890
Fri.–Sat., 7:30–10 p.m.
804-333-4700
Theaters
Court House Players
Mathews
725-0474
Community theater serving
Gloucester,
Mathews
and
Middlesex counties. Dinner
theater.
Donk’s Theater
Mathews
725-7760
Virginia’s Lil’ Ole Opry. Live
country music in a family
atmosphere.
Lew Bristow’s
Blackberry Farm
Lancaster Players
Hartfield
776-7785 361 Chesapeake Dr.
435-3776
8 a.m.–4 p.m., Mon.–Sat. in White Stone
season.
Westmoreland Players
16217 Richmond Rd.
Tater Neck Blueberry Farm
Callao
529-9345
Potato Neck Rd.
Port Haywood
725-2623
Open mid-July through Labor
Trolley Rides
Day, during daylight. No chemicals used, six different variet- Triangle Trolley
435-1552
22 • Rivah • September 2014 22 f
Audubon to hold picnic and bird walk
LANCASTER—The Northern
Neck Audubon Society invites the
public to the annual picnic and a bird
walk September 8 at Belle Isle State
Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster.
There is no parking fee for those
Õ A unique & delightful shopping experience
Õ River-inspired home and garden products
Õ Beautiful clothing, jewelry, handbags, shoes
and more!
who identify themselves at the park
entrance as Audubon attendees,
reported publicity chiarman Maggie
Gerdts.
The picnic will be held at 5 p.m.
at Picnic Shelter #1 beyond the Camp
If you have a
Rivah House,
you need a
Rivah Dentist!
‘Party at the
Wharf ’ is Sept. 5
MATHEWS––The “Party at the
Wharf ” at Williams Wharf on the
East River in Mathews will be on
Friday, September 5—the first day
of Mathews Market Days. The gate
opens at 5 p.m. with food and a
cash bar. The “Groove Tide” band
will play from 6-9 p.m. All ages are
welcome. Admission is $5 per adult
at the gate. Call 725-9685 for more
information.
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Mon. – Fri. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. & Sat. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
For more information call 804.843.DOCK
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Please bring a dish to share: appetizer, salad, main dish or dessert, with
appropriate serving utensil. The chapter will provide soft drinks, water, ice,
plates, cups and eating utensils.
The bird walk will be held around
6:30 p.m. and will be led by Frank
Schaff. Possible sightings include
warblers, vireos, flycatchers, swallows, osprey, blue herons and bald
eagles, said Gerdts.
Square dance
lessons offered
D.D.S.
SYRINGA—The
Stepping
Stones square dance club will offer
square-dancing lessons beginning
Thursday, September 4, from 7-8:30
p.m. at Freeshade Community
Center in Syringa. The first two lessons are free. The club is looking for
new members. Couples and singles
are both welcome to participate.
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Rivah Golf
ll area codes are (804) un- The Tides resort. Restaurant. Pro
less otherwise listed.
shop. www.tidesinn.com
A
Essex
Hobbs Hole
1267 Hobbs Hole Dr.
Tappahannock
443-4500
An 18-hole course behind
Walmart. Restaurant, pro shop.
King Carter Golf Course
480 Old Saint Johns Rd.
Weems
435-7842
An 18-hole course. Restaurant.
Pro shop.
Middlesex
Piankatank River
Gloucester
Golf Club
Gloucester Country Club
6198 Stormont Rd.
6731 Golf Club Rd.
Hartfield
776-6516
Gloucester
693-2662 An 18-hole course. Pro shop, fullA 9-hole course. Pro shop, snack service restaurant.
bar.
www.piankatankrivergolfclub.com
Lancaster
Northumberland
The Golden Eagle
364 Clubhouse Rd.
Irvington
438-4460
An 18-hole course. Operated by
Quinton Oaks
262 Quinton Oaks Ln.
Callao
529-5367
An 18-hole course. Restaurant. Pro shop.
To advertise in the Rivah
call 435-1701 or 758-2328.
Piankatank
River Golf Club
Open to The Public
(804) 776-6516
The
Steamboat
Restaurant
(804) 776-6589
Both located at
Memberships
Available
Group Outings
Lessons
Clinics – Juniors’,
Ladies’ & Men’s
RT. 629,
HARTFIELD, VA
Call for Tee Times
up to 7 days in advance
Turn on 707
at Hartfield P.O.
turn on 629
Open Every Day
20 minutes North of Gloucester
10 minutes from Norris Bridge
24 • Rivah • September 2014 Wounded Warrior tourney
registration is now under way
HARTFIELD—Golfers should mark their
calendars for the Virginia Wounded Warrior
Golf Tournament to be held Friday, October 10,
at the Piankatank River Golf Club in Hartfield.
Presented by the Knights of Columbus Assembly 3349, the event is a four-player 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. Golf-
ers will also 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 12 noon.
To sign up or for more information, please
contact Al Langer at (804) 776-7427 alanger1@
va.metrocast.net, or Gary Richardson at (804)
776-0949 lynnegary@va.metrocast.net.
Oyster float workshop set
GLOUCESTER—The
Tidewater Oyster Growers Association
(TOGA) Middle Peninsula Oyster
Float Workshop will be held Saturday, September 13, from 10 a.m.2 p.m. at the Virginia Institute of
Marine Science (VIMS) Boat Basin
at Gloucester Point.
Everything one needs to start or
maintain an oyster garden will be
offered. There will be a lesson on
building oyster floats and cages, and
oyster spat will be available. Oyster
cage and equipment pre-order forms
are online at www.oystergardener.
TOGA is a non-profit organization promoting oyster aquaculture in
the Chesapeake Bay.
Indian Creek Yacht & Country Club
Offering:
18 Hole Golf Course
Indoor/Outdoor Tennis & Pickleball
Year-Round Social Events
Fine & Casual Dining
Marina & Active Yacht Club Swimming
Summer Youth Sport & Sail Programs
804.435.1340 ~ www.ICYCC.com ~ 362 Club Drive, Kilmarnock, VA 22482
Making Waves
Chef Eric Garcia
Eric Garcia has been the executive chef at Warner Hall for 11 years, and
lives nearby with his family.
by Renss Greene
and Maggie Somerville
owned a restaurant in Charlottesville, looking for a job, but a month-and-a
and then coming here I came from the half or two months later I had a new
Williamsburg Inn. I’m in my 11th year job. That was 2003.”
Chef Eric Garcia has been the execu- here now.”
tive chef at Warner Hall in Gloucester
You do a lot of different types of
since 2003. He prepares meals for a
Eleven years is a long time. Do you dishes and cooking here. Where do
range of functions, from weddings think you’ll retire here?
you get your menu ideas?
with more than a hundred guests to
private dinners with multiple courses.
“I don’t know about retiring, but it’s
“What I like about Warner Hall is
He lives next to Warner Hall with his a great place to work. Rarely do you we’re doing dinners on the weekends
wife, Rita, and their children, Mason, find a kitchen that has two windows or weddings, so one weekend you
Ethan and Nicolas. Eric and Rita were that look out on the river. I’m fortunate could be doing a four- or five-course
married on July 5. We spoke to him on enough to live next door with my kids dinner, and then the next weekend
June 18.
and fiancee. We have two 50’ by 50’ you’re doing a wedding for 150. The
gardens over there, and we grow stuff wedding menus we work with the bride
How did you get into cooking pro- for Warner Hall. We have 40 chickens, and groom to design, from what they’re
fessionally?
so we have eggs coming from over looking for, and we try to incorporate
there too.”
as much seasonal stuff as we can. When
“I started doing dishes when I was
we’re doing our chef ’s tasting dinners,
16. I grew up in Ohio, so it was at a
You’ve got a wedding coming up. we’re using what’s in season and what
place called the Avalon Inn. It was a Will you get married at Warner Hall? we can buy locally or grow ourselves.”
400-room hotel. From dishes I went
into prep cook, kind of a normal pro“We’re going to do it at my house. I
Do you have any favorites?
gression, and from there I was lucky see enough weddings over here.”
enough to work for four Culinary Insti“This time of year, I love the pantute of America graduates, and they
How did you end up working at zanella salad, just getting into the fresh
took me under their wing. For two and Warner Hall?
tomatoes, vegetables and mozzarella
a half or three years, I went through the
cheese. I like that a lot. And I have a
ropes, and then went to the Culinary
“Totally by chance. They were call- bad sweet tooth, so I’ve got peach and
Institute of America for school.”
ing a friend, the chef at Two Rivers blueberry cobbler. We make our own
Country Club, because they used to go ice cream, so that with some vanilla
Where did you cook before Warner there a lot, and his personal assistant ice cream.”
Hall?
answered the phone. She knew me, and
she knew the owners here at Warner
How do you cook at home?
“I was at Ford’s Colony in Williams- Hall. She said, “hey, give Eric a call, he
burg, the Watergate Hotel in D.C., might know somebody.” I wasn’t really
“I actually try to eat healthy at home,
lots of vegetables. We buy local meats.
It’s harder with the kids. They love
junk food. We try to introduce them
to new stuff and have fresh vegetables
around.”
How do you balance the demands
of a new family and running a
kitchen?
“It’s probably just being able to be
next door. My mother and dad live two
miles down the road. Having that kind
of connection and closeness is definitely helpful. And for the kids, there’s
a small TV down here in the storage
area, so if they need to come to work,
they come to work. My youngest, soon
to be middle, he will come over and
help park cars and set up. He’s helped
in the kitchen. He likes to come over
and do that, put on a shirt and tie.”
How many weddings do you host in
a year here?
“We range from probably the upper
teens to mid-20s. We just put in our
new tent and bluestone terrace, so our
wedding numbers are probably going
to increase with that. The ability to do
different kinds of parties will add a lot.
Basically, you can fit 150 people out
there, so it changes that ability. Being
on the river, there’s usually a breeze
coming through.”
Rivah Lodging
nless noted, all rates are
per night and all lodgings
are with the (804) area code.
Call the lodging place for more
information. $ indicates average nightly room rates $ = $40
to 80; $$ = $90 to $120; $$$
= $130 to $160; $$$$ over
$160.
Irvington
438-6053
Boutique hotel fashioned from
an historic schoolhouse, eclectically styled. Soak in a hip
pool, taste wine in the vineyard
or cruise aboard a private boat.
$$$$.
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Inn at Levelfields
10155 Mary Ball Rd.
Lancaster
435-6887
B&B featuring six guest rooms.
King/queen beds, fireplaces;
four rooms with private baths
and two with shared bath.
Rowing school, pool, library.
$$-$$$.
Essex
Days Inn Motel
Tappahannock
443-9200
60 rooms. Cable TV. Free continental breakfast. Pet friendly. $.
www.daysinntappahannock.com
The Essex Inn
Bed and Breakfast
203 Duke St.
Tappahannock
443-9900
An historic Tappahannock Greek
Revival inn. Four rooms and four
suites all with private baths, WiFi access, cable TV, most with
working fireplaces. Full gourmet
breakfast. $$$.
Holiday Inn Express in Essex County
and breakfast has two guest
rooms in the main house (circa
1756) and a cottage with kitchenette. Pool table, TV room,
pool and full breakfast. Water
access to Mobjack Bay. $$-$$$.
Comfort Inn
6639 Forest Hill Ave.
Gloucester
695-1900
Close to the Historic District.
Free hot breakfast, Wi-Fi, and
Holiday Inn Express
outdoor pool. Hot tub rooms
Tappahannock
445-1200 available. All 79 rooms have
63 rooms, pool, business cen- TVs and internet. Call for group
ter, fitness center, washer and discounts. $$.
dryer, free internet and breakfast. $$$.
Gloucester Inn
Southside Motel and Marina Gloucester Point
642-3337
910 S. Church Ln.
16 rooms with refrigerators and
Tappahannock
443-3363 microwaves. Cable TV. $-$$.
30 rooms, TV, microwave and
refrigerator, pool. Free boat Hampton Inn
slips available. $.
6638 Forest Hill Ave.
Gloucester
693-9393
Super 8
Close to the Historic District.
Free hot breakfast, Wi-Fi, indoor
Tappahannock
443-3888 pool, fitness center, meeting
43 rooms with cable TV, high room, on-site guest laundry. All
speed internet, microwaves, 84 rooms have TV, coffee makrefrigerators, flat screen TVs. ers and a laptop desk. Group
Suites and king-sized rooms discounts available. $$-$$$.
available. Free continental
breakfast, recently renovated. Historic Cottage at
Glebefield
$.
Gloucester
516-5261
Two story post and beam cotDollar Inn
tage. One bedroom, one bath,
823 S. Church Ln.
Tappahannock
443-3366 living room, kitchen fireplace,
washer/dryer. Located on Ware
25 rooms with cable TV. $.
River. Non-smoking. No pets.
$$ - $$$.
.
Gloucester
Airville Plantation
6423 TC Walker Rd.
Gloucester
694-0287
A pre-Revolutionary estate on
400 acres in Zanoni. This bed
Inn at Sandy Creek
9689 Burkes Pond Rd.
North
654-9151
2 bedroom carriage house located on historic property in
26 • Rivah • September 2014 James Store area. Hot tub, seasonal pool, full kitchen, washer/dryer, satellite TV, Wi-Fi, pet
friendly. $$.
Inn at Warner Hall
4750 Warner Hall Rd.
Gloucester
(800) 331-2720
A plantation created in 1642
by George Washington’s greatgreat-grandfather,
Augustine
Warner. The inn is a 38-acre
waterfront retreat. Fine dining
Fri. and Sat. Rooms feature antiques and private baths. Some
have views of the Severn River,
a fireplace and jacuzzi. $$$$.
North River Inn
Bed and Breakfast
8777 Toddsbury Ln.
Gloucester
693-1616
Bed and breakfast and retreat
lodging. 100 acre waterfront
estate dating from the 1650’s.
National Register, Virginia Historic Landmark and Century
Farm. 3 private buildings. Canoes, kayaks, deep water dock.
$$-$$$.
Back Inn Time
445 Irvington Rd.
Kilmarnock
435-2318
A classic B&B. Features four
rooms with private baths,
AC, Wi-Fi, gourmet breakfast.
$$-$$$.
Bel Air Mansion
and Guest House
1632 Belle Isle Rd.
Lancaster
462-5030
Fully
furnished
waterfront
homes at Belle Isle State Park.
Mansion has whirlpool tub
and accommodates six. Guest
house accommodates eight.
Canoes and bicycles included.
Seasonal rates. $$$.
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. $$$
Flowering Fields
Bed and Breakfast
232 Flowering Field Rd.
The Willows
White Stone
435-6238
Bed and Breakfast
Full breakfast. Golf packages
5344 Roanes Wharf Rd.
and fishing charters arranged.
Gloucester
693-0270 King, queen and twin rooms,
In a former Victorian country all with private baths. Weekday
store and post office. Private and weekend specials. $$.
baths, TV, queen-sized beds
and breakfast. No smoking. $$. Holiday Inn Express
599 North Main St.
Tidewater Motel
Kilmarnock
436-1500
68 rooms with Wi-Fi, extended
Hayes
642-2155 stay rooms, handicap rooms,
33 rooms, some with kitchen- meeting room, business cenettes. Pool. Non-smoking rooms ter and outdoor pool. Full hot
available. $.
breakfast. $$$.
Lancaster
Hope and Glory Inn
65 Tavern Rd.
Kilmarnock Inn
34 East Church St.
Kilmarnock
435-0034
16 private guest rooms and
suites, breakfast served each
morning. Meeting room and
event space. Private lunches
and dinners. Walk to restaurants
and shops. Wi-Fi. $$$-$$$$.
Historical Lancaster Tavern
Bed and Breakfast
8373 Mary Ball Rd.
Lancaster
462-0080
Two master suites. Internet, antique furnishings. Restaurant,
includes full breakfast. $$$$.
Tides Inn
480 King Carter Dr.
Irvington
438-5000
Par 3 golf course on-site, championship golf at The Golden
Eagle, swimming, tennis, sailing, biking, summer children’s
program, spa, special events,
golf and family package plans.
$$$$ www.tidesinn.com
Whispering Pines Motel
226 Methodist Church Rd.
White Stone
435-1101
Twenty-five guest rooms, 2
suites; swimming pool, Wi-Fi.
$-$$.
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.
Mathews
The Inn at Tabbs Creek
384 Turpin Ln.
Port Haywood
725-5136
A waterfront retreat situated
Lodging
on a secluded creek. Over 800
ft. of waterfront and 8 acres of
wooded and open space. The
main inn is an 1820’s newly
renovated
farmhouse
with
separate cottages housing the
suites just across the garden
and pool. $$-$$$$.
Middlesex
Atherston Hall
250 Prince George St.
Urbanna
758-2809
Immerse yourself in true English country living at this B&B
just a stroll from Urbanna’s
waterfront. Beautiful gardens,
relaxing porches, traditional
sailing and pet friendly. $$-$$$.
Bethany Inn at Leafwood
820 Gloucester Rd.
Saluda
(864) 934-7308
1780’s Colonial home located
in Saluda, relax in the gardens.
The garden cottage has a queen
bed, sitting room, kitchenette
and private bath. The Acacia
Room and Leafwood Room are
upstairs in the main house and
rented as one. Rooms include
full breakfast, snacks, robes,
Wi-Fi, TV with DVD player, DVD
library, sunroom with DirecTV
and library. $$$.
www.bethanyinatleafwood.com
Harrow House
167 Lovers Ln.
Deltaville
815-3102
View of Jackson Creek and the
Bay. Three double rooms with
The Chesapeake Inn
shared bath, air-conditioned,
cable TV, continental breakfast.
Urbanna
758-1111 $.
Urbanna’s unique boutique hotel catering to the boater, busi- Heaven Scent
ness and leisure traveler. $$$. Bed and Breakfast
The Deltaville Inn
Deltaville
832-6200
Farmhouse with ground floor
Hardyville
761-7059 room with king bed. Upstairs
A bed and breakfast. $$$.
family suite with king, queen
and twin beds. Refreshments
Deltaville Dockside Inn
and full breakfast on porch. Wi70 Dockside Dr.
Fi, guest computers, cable TV,
Deltaville
776-9224 DVD collection and library. Will
Air-conditioning, cable TV, pool. shuttle to local marinas. Parking area for boats and trailers.
$.
Children welcome. Pet friendly.
Late arrival okay. Open year
Edentide Inn
round. $$-$$$.
204 Bland Point Rd.
Deltaville
776-6915
Three air-conditioned rooms Inn at Urbanna Creek
with TV and VCR. Private sit- Bed and Breakfast
ting room with fireplace, private 210 Watling St.
screened porch. Boat slips Urbanna
758-4661
available. Sand beach and fish- Virginia’s Cottage has a queen
ing pier. Full breakfast. $$-$$$. 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. $$$.
rangement. Breakfast. $$$$.
Gables Bed and Breakfast
Inn
859 Main St.
Reedville
453-5209
Victorian Captain’s Mansion
c.1874 National Register with
1800’s schooner mast built
into the home. One guest room
with private bath in main house.
Coach house with four guest
rooms with private baths and
water views. Waterside cottage with two luxury suites.
Boat slips available. Breakfast.
$$$$.
GrandView Bed and
Breakfast
114 Riverside Ln.
Reedville
453-3851
Waterfront bed and breakfast
on the Chesapeake Bay, close
Pilot House Inn
to Smith Island and Tangier
2737 Greys Point Rd.
cruises. Private pier, breakfast,
Topping
758-2262 wheelchair accessible. $$.
24 rooms, cable TV, Wi-Fi, dining room, conference room, and Ma’Margaret’s House
airport adjacent to inn. $.
249 Greenfield Rd.
Reedville
453-9110
A restored grandmother’s home
Northumberland
expanded to meet the needs of
Cats Cove Cottage
the twenty-first century. Built in
2273 Mundy Point Rd.
1914. All rooms have private
Callao
529-5056 baths, personal thermostat, TV
A private waterfront cottage for and Wi-Fi.
two. Sailboat depth deep-water
pier. Swimming pool, rowboat. Northumberland Motel
Continental breakfast served 436 Northumberland Hwy.
weekends. Two night minimum. Callao
529-6370
$$.
11 rooms; daily/weekly/monthly rentals. $.
Cabins at Ingram Bay
Heathsville
580-7292 Richmond
Two cedar cabins with view of Greenwood Bed and
Chesapeake Bay. Sleeps up to Breakfast
6. Kitchen, bath, Wi-Fi, satellite 99 Maple St.
333-4353
TV, access to fishing, crabbing, Warsaw
canoe, kayak and outboard boat Two guest rooms with private
rentals. Daily or weekly rentals. baths, cable TV; central dining
for guests. Country breakfast.
$.
DockSide
Reedville
453-4498 Northern Neck Inn Warsaw
Large bedroom/bath/LR/kitch- 4522 Richmond Rd.
en. Fully furnished. Easy walk Warsaw
333-1700
to restaurants and Fishermens 38 rooms, including suites,
Museum. Pet friendly. $90.00 - satellite TV, air conditioning,
$125 per night. $$-$$$.
swimming pool, exercise room.
Continental breakfast. Pets accepted. $-$$$.
Fleeton Fields
Bed and Breakfast
2783 Fleeton Rd.
Westmoreland
Reedville
800-497-8215
Three water view suites with pri- Beachside Cottages at Coles
vate baths, robes, DirecTV, Wi- Point Marina & Boatyard
Fi. Kayak and canoe available. 307 Plantation Drive
28 f
Children and pets with prior ar-
Lodging
f 27
347 Allen Point Ln.
room. $$.
Kinsale
472-2044
One-bedroom cottage overlook- Riverview Inn
ing Yeocomico River. Queen 24 Hawthorne St.
bed, sleep sofa, roll-away. Colonial Beach
224-0006
Sleeps five. $$$$.
21 guest rooms. Internet, cable
TV, waterfront. $-$$.
River Edge Inn
30 Colonial Ave.
Skipjack Inn
Colonial Beach
410-2024 347 Allen Point Ln.
Remodeled 60-room hotel on Kinsale
472-2044
the riverfront and boardwalk. Four guest rooms, private bath,
Double, queen, king rooms individual temperature controls.
Bell House Bed and
available. Free Wi-Fi, mini-refrig- A guest kitchenette is available
Breakfast
erators, microwaves, swimming on the main floor. $$$-$$$$.
821 Irving Ave.
pool. Complimentary continenColonial Beach
224-7000 tal breakfast. Pet friendly rooms The Plaza B & B
Alexander Graham Bell’s sum- available. Handicap accessible 21 Weems St.
mer home on the Potomac
River. Listed on the National
Register of Historic Places and
is a Virginia Historic Landmark.
Four rooms with private baths.
Wine and cheese each evening,
full breakfast. $$$.
Coles Point
472-4011
Two two-bedroom cottages
sleep 4-6; three three-bedroom
cottages sleep 6-9. The Rustic
Cottage and Camping Cottage
are also available. Nightly and
weekly rentals. Cottages are
within 500 feet of the beach
and less than 1000 feet from
the pool, marina and restaurant. $-$$$$.
Colonial Beach
224-1101
Six guest rooms with private
baths; two full suites, four
mini-suites. Full breakfast and
afternoon refreshments included. Heated pool. Two cottages
also available. The Garden Cottage, is equipped with kitchen,
central air, washer/dryer, dishwasher, cable TV. Accommodates six. The Potomac Porch
Cottage I has three bedrooms
and Potomac Porch Cottage II
has one bedroom. Both with river views and comparable amenities to the Garden Cottage.
Linens provided. $$$$.
www.colonialbeachplaza.com
corner cupboard
General’s Ridge Vineyard
1618 Weldons Dr.
Hague
223-2478
The Manor House, a threebedroom home with full kitchen, dining and living spaces.
Vineyard Views, a two-bedroom
home with full kitchen, dining
and living spaces. Homes situated in the vineyard. Complimentary bottle of wine. $$$-$$$$.
Guest Houses
at Stratford Hall
483 Great House Rd.
Montross
493-8038
The Cheek and the Astor guest
houses each have a fullyequipped kitchen, living room,
central heating and air conditioning and guest rooms with
private baths. 21 guest rooms.
Breakfast and tour included. $$.
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The Inn at Montross
21 Polk St.
Montross
493-8624
18th century tavern bed &
breakfast. 5 guest rooms with
private baths, queen beds & WiFi. Full breakfast. Winery tours
arranged. Can accommodate
meetings and special events,
on site or catered. $$$.
Nightingale Motel
and Marina
101 Monroe Bay Ave.
Colonial Beach
224-7956
35-slip marina with electric and
water, motel with five guest
rooms, restaurant next door. $.
Oyster Reef
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Wakefield Motel
1513 Irving Ave.
Colonial
Beach
224-7311
Twenty rooms, some with refrigerator, microwave. Some with
kitchenettes. Private pier. $-$$.
Washington and Lee Motel
17055 Kings Hwy.
Montross
493-8093
Twenty-eight rooms with microwaves and refrigerators, free
Wi-Fi. $.
Rivah Camping
ll campgrounds provide full
water, electric and sewage
hookups unless noted and all
phone numbers are in the (804)
area code. Contact the camp for
more information and for rates.
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.
A
Gloucester
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park™
Camp-Resort
3149 Campground Rd.
Hayes
642-4316
On the Severn River with fishing and crabbing piers and boat
ramp. Over 200 sites for RV and
tent camping, as well as cottages.
Yogi Bear’s Water Zone™, Jumping Pillow, recreation center, playground, kayak and paddleboat
rentals. Family fun with planned
activities. Party packages and day
passes available.
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.
The Middle Peninsula/Northern Neck “Walk to End Alzheimer’s” will be held Saturday, September 20, at
Bethpage Camp-Resort near Urbanna. For more information or to register your team call 804-695-9382
or go to alz.org/grva. Above, from left, event committee members include Dawn Guthrie, Stuart Galloway,
Alzheimer’s Association regional director Ellie Galloway, Bethpage marketing director, Rachel Sanders, 2014
Honorary Walk Chair Kristi Newman, and 2011-12 Walk Chair Donald Talbott.
Thousand Trails – Chesapeake
Bay Preserve
12014 Trails Ln.
Gloucester
693-6924
On Piankatank River. 400 sites,
nationwide membership and
public camping, pool, boating
facilities, camp store, entertainment, organized activities.
Bethpage Camp-Resort
679 Browns Ln.
Urbanna
758-4349
18 holes of miniature golf and 20
flavors of Hershey’s hand-dipped
ice cream. The 2006 and 2012
National RV Park of the Year,
1,000 RV sites, waterpark, conference center, playgrounds, daily
activities, live music, wellness
Lancaster
programs, charter fishing, cruise
boats, boat slips, boat storage
1632 Belle Isle Rd.
and 1, 2 and 3 bedroom vacaLancaster
(800) 933-Park tion rentals. www.Facebook.com/
Campsites (28), canoe/kayak BethpageCamp
campsites (4), rental cabins,
mansion and guest house. Free Bush Park Camp Resort
boat launch for overnight guests. 724 Bushy Park Rd.
Trails, fishing pier, canoe and Wake
776-6750
motor boat rentals, camp store, 400 sites, year-round section,
laundry facilities, bath house and pool, recreation hall, laundry,
restrooms.
scheduled activities, pier, boat
ramp.
Mathews
Gwynn’s Island RV Resort
551 Buck Chase Rd.
Gwynn
725-5700
125 sites, beach, portable boat
launching, boat ramp nearby, recreation hall, camp store.
New Point Comfort
RV Resort
846 Sand Bank Rd.
New Point
725-5120
300 sites, boating facilities, pool,
playgrounds, recreation hall,
planned entertainment. Sites on
waterfront.
Middlesex
Cross Rip Ltd.
Cross Rip Rd.
Deltaville
776-9324
Beach, boat basin, water and
electric. Reservations requested.
Grey’s Point Camp
Topping
758-2485
A Woodall’s five star rated resort.
Features 700 RV sites, waterpark, pavilion, playgrounds, daily
activities, live music, nature trails,
train rides, sun deck, charter fishing, bait and tackle shop, boat
slips, and boat storage. www.
Facebook.com/GreysPointCamp
Northumberland
Chesapeake Bay Camp-Resort
382 Campground Rd.
Reedville
453-3430
On Little Wicomico River. Pool, Westmoreland
children’s playground, mini golf, Coles Point Campground at
satellite TV, hot showers, canoe Coles Point Marina
Farm & Home Supply, LLC
Hardware & Marine Hardware, Pet Food
& Supplies, Large Greenhouse, Echo
Power Equipment, Garden Tillers,
Valspar Paints & Sundries,
Bird Food, Feeders
and much more!
SOUTHERN
STATES
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
rentals and boat ramp. Big rig dock, camp store and arcade.
sites, tent and smaller RV sites
Monroe Bay Campground
available.
1412 Monroe Bay Circle
Colonial Beach
224-7418
Richmond
302 sites, including 134 full hookHeritage Park
up sites, 50 amp spots available.
2570 Newland Rd.
Playground, game room, campWarsaw
333-4038 ground store, propane on site,
78 sites plus log cabins, 243 beach area and boat ramp.
acres, boat ramp, hiking trails, www.monroebaycampground.com
shaded picnic grounds. 2 BR cabins available.
1650 State Park Rd.
Naylors Beach Campground
Montross
493-8821
4011 Naylors Beach Rd.
Camping (133 sites), group campWarsaw
333-3951 ing (3 sites), and 26 cabins. Pool
Sites for tents and trailers, camp and boat launch free for overnight
store, playground, boat ramp. guests. Camp store, laundry faOpen May 1-Sept. 30.
cilities and bathhouse.
469 N. Main St., PO Box 249
Kilmarnock, Virginia 22482
Hours: 7:30 - 5:30 M-F, 7:30 - 5:00 Sat.
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The Tides Inn: An unforgettable dining experience
by Sarah Bowis
If You Go
Tides Inn:
Accommodations, Golf,
Spa, Marina
480 King Carter Drive
Irvington, VA 22480
TidesInn.com
804-438-5000
Menu
Chesapeake Club serves
local seafood, chicken
and beef dishes. Menus
are updated daily. Please
call for more up-to-date
information. $$$.
Commodore’s
Waterfront Restaurant is a fun,
informal Chesapeake Bay
waterfront café serving
lunch seasonally.
Did you know?
The Terrace Lounge has a
lite-fare menu, array of aperitifs, local Rappahannock
oysters and Virginia wine
pairings, served from 3
to 10 pm daily. Music is
offered Saturdays from
6:30 to 9:30 pm. A lite-fare
menu, array of aperitifs,
local Rappahannock oysters
and Virginia wine pairings
are served from 3 to 10 pm
daily. Music also is scheduled Wednesdays, Fridays,
Saturdays 7 to 9 pm. For
more information, call 4384489. Times and artists are
subject to change.
O
verlooking Carter’s Creek, the Chesapeake Club Bar and Restaurant,
at the Tides Inn Resort, lives up to the unforgettable Chesapeake Bay
experience one would expect.
According to its website, The Tides Inn was recently voted #1 Best Resort
Marina, #1 Best Dockmaster, and #3 Best Restaurant for a Romantic Dinner
(Southern Bay) by Chesapeake Bay Magazine and Best of the Bay 2014. I
was certainly excited to enjoy an evening at the Tides Inn, for work.
After many scheduling conflicts, Lisa, a friend and co-worker, arranged to
meet me at the Chesapeake Club one late Tuesday night for our dinner. After a
long day of paginating the Rappahannock Record, I was looking forward to a
delicious reward for a job well done, at least in my eyes. Lisa’s husband, Chris,
also joined us on our last dining review of the season. From the valet and the
front desk attendants to the hostess and wait staff, I was greeted by all with a
true southern “good evening” and “welcome to the Tides Inn.” It doesn’t take
much to impress me, but by the time I sat down with Lisa and Chris, I was
already relaxed and thoroughly enjoying the ambiance.
Lisa started her evening with the classic Lancaster Lemonade, better
known as a southern sipping sensation consisting of 1-part vodka, 1-part lemonchello, 1/2 fresh lemon (squeezed), ginger ale, and lemon wheels. It is garnished with fresh lemon balm and a lemon wedge. No worries, I’m not giving
away a secret recipe—it is neatly displayed on the Mason jar.
Typically, I gravitate towards a craft beer, but for some reason I felt like
changing things up and decided on the Moonshine-a-rita. According to Chef
TV Flynn, this is made from Virginia moonshine which is distilled in Culpepper. For the Tides Inn version of a Moonshine-a-rita they take a measure of
the legal shine, a measure of triple sec, a splash of lime juice and top it off
with Sprite. Served on ice, this will make the moon shine on even the darkest
of nights!
For starters, the fried oysters served flash fried and atop a red pepper remoulade was outstanding. The oysters, which are all locally sourced from Tommy
Kellum just down the road in Weems, were generous in size and lightly fried
in the Tides Inn signature breading.
The salty oysters and the tangy remoulade sauce was a match made in
heaven-the only thing missing were more oysters! Our second starter was a
tasting of three small salads. Titled the Salad Sampler, this appetizer featured
an arugula and strawberry salad with tupelo honey vinaigrette, roasted beets
with feta, and a spring white bean dip with seaweed salad served with crispy
sea salt flat bread. Having three guests at our table proved to be the reason
why this sample is a favorite among guests. All three enjoyed each salad for
different reasons; the beet salad was Lisa’s favorite.
As indecisive as I am, my entrée choice was effortless. I just couldn’t resist
the description of the seared local cobia and grilled beef tenderloin medallions. This feature entrée was served with sushi rice and a tangle of summer
vegetables in a sesame ginger sauce. It was calling my name. Thank goodness
it did because it was phenomenal. A knife was not needed at this table as the
tenderloin medallions were so tender
and cooked to a perfect rare temperature; I was a little hesitant to share,
although that is our #1 rule.
Lisa opted for the southern-style
chicken. This Tides Inn classic dish
has been on the menu for many
years and began in the hands of
Ann Henry who has worked at The
Tides for some 30 years. According
to Chef Flynn, she is a proponent
of southern cooking and created the
special blend of spices and coating
which makes this chicken so succulent. Ann, whose family has lived
in Lancaster County all her life, is a
senior member of the Tides Inn team
The Tides Inn Lancaster Lemonade and has developed great skills in
Seared local cobia and grilled beef tenderloin medallions
many areas of the kitchen.
The lightly-fried Amish chicken breast is dusted with Old Bay flour and
served with Miss Ann’s Greens, sweet corn pudding and tomato piccalilli. The
skinless, generously sized breast was very moist and was certainly more than
Lisa could finish. The collard greens, a typical southern dish, would not have
been Lisa’s choice if given the opportunity, but she enjoyed them and stated
they paired really well with the tomato piccalilli.
Chris chose the panko-crusted Bay flounder, which came served with a
sauté of spring vegetables, fingerling potatoes and a cherry tomato provencale. The flounder was lightly breaded, and was served with generous portions
of vegetables and potatoes along with a hint of a sweet dressing.
If there’s only one thing you can take away from my reviews, it is this: there
is always room for dessert, always. And what better way to end this spectacular dinner than with the king of all sundaes, the Elvis Presley Sundae. This
featured dessert boasts creamy Virginia made peanut butter ice cream topped
with whipped cream, chocolate and warm caramel bananas.
The only thing better than the king of all sundaes, would be the queen of
all sundaes. If there is such a thing, please email me the recipe or location:
sarah@rapprecord.com.
Another dessert choice that deserves the spotlight is the classic Tides Inn
crème brulee served with white chocolate banana biscotti. The rich custard
topped with a contrasting layer of hard caramel boasts minimal ingredients
for an impressive and very tasty dessert choice.
As I wrap up my end of the 2014 dining reviews, I’d like to thank Lisa, my
dining partner and fellow foody. We’ve traveled to Warsaw, Coles Point and
Irvington and have enjoyed our travels and company alike. We’re blessed to
call the Northern Neck home and hope you’ve enjoyed our adventures and
recommendations as well. Support the restaurants and businesses you see featured in this wonderful publication we call The Rivah Visitor’s Guide!
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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;
$$$ = over $16.
R
specials and homemade pies.
B/L/D/$.
Damon’s
Gloucester
693-7218
Seafood, prime rib, sandwiches,
subs. B/L/D/$$.
Distinction
Hayes
824-9600
A variety of entrees and specials.
Dinner Fri. and Sat., Sun. brunch.
D/$$.
Essex
Almost There Family Dining
6501 Richmond-Tapp. Hwy.
Tappahannock
443-2622
American cuisine. Steaks, burgers, barbecue, sandwiches, seafood and daily specials. B/L/D/$.
Egghead’s Diner
Gloucester
684-1222
Fresh, local seafood, desserts,
full menu including breakfast
available all day. B/L/D $-$$.
Applebee’s
Tappahannock
443-0361
American cuisine, steaks, ribs,
stir-fried specialties and more.
L/D/$$.
Asia Café
Tappahannock
445-9991
Chinese
restaurant
serving
Szechwan, Hunan and Cantonese cuisine. Take out. L/D/$.
Bella’s Italian Restaurant
and Pizzeria
Tappahannock
443-4912
Pizza, subs, spaghetti, and wraps.
Lunch specials. L/D/$-$$.
Better Than a Great Day
1388-C Tappahannock Blvd.
Tappahannock
443-4064
Ice cream, fudge, candy. $.
Captain’s Grill and Patio
528 Church Ln.
Tappahannock
443-2800
Appetizers, burgers, seafood,
sandwiches, and a late night
menu. L/D/$$.
China King Buffet
Tappahannock
443-2999
Chinese Szechwan, Cantonese
and Peking cuisines plus American foods. Lunch specials, family
dinners. L/D/$$.
Fat Finch in Tappahannock
324 Prince Street
Tappahannock
333-3188
Steaks and seafood. L/D/$–$$.
Java Jacks
504 Church Lane
Tappahannock
443-5225
Good Fortune
Chinese Restaurant
6904 Main St.
Gloucester
694-0111
Cantonese and Szechwan. Beer,
wine, cocktails. L/D/$$.
The Rivahside Cafe in Tappahannock.
Open 7 days a week, serving homemade chicken salad and
breakfast all day, lunch everyday. soups. B/L/$.
L/D/$.
Roma’s Italian Restaurant
Los Portales
Tappahannock
443-5240
Tappahannock
443-0132 Complete Italian menu. Lunch
Authentic Mexican cuisine. Fea- and dinner specials. L/D/$-$$.
turing quesadillas, fajitas, bur- Now with Twister’s premium yoritos, enchiladas and more. gurt. Offering 10 flavors $.
L/D/$-$$.
The Sandbar
Lowery’s Seafood
1267 Hobbs Hole Dr.
528 North Church Ln.
Tappahannock
443-1800
Tappahannock
443-2800 Open 6 days a week. L/D/$–$$.
Family dining, specializing in crab
cakes, oysters, shrimp, fish, beef Shoney’s
and all-American chicken. House 1607 Tappahannock Blvd.
salad dressings. Meeting facili- Tappahannock
443-5306
ties. L/D/$$.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner buffets. Serving fresh local seafood
Parr’s Drive Inn
every weekend. B/L/D/$.
715 N. Church Ln.
Tappahannock
443-2000 TBonz and Tuna
Burgers, sandwiches, ice cream 429 Dock St.
and more. B/L/D/$.
Tappahannock
445-8862
A specialty meat and seafood
Pizza Hut
shop. Boar’s Head deli meats
and cheeses, specialty items
Tappahannock
443-2915 and ready-to-cook meals, beers
Different styles of pizza along and wines. Fresh bait and ice for
with side dishes including salad, your river fishing needs. Carry out
pasta, buffalo wings, bread- only. L/$$.
sticks, and garlic bread. L/D/$$.
To Do Cafe & Restaurant
Rivahside Cafe
1008 Church Ln.
221 Prince St.
Tappahannock
443-2002
Tappahannock
443-2333 Traditional American food: BarSignature items include burgers, beque, burgers, hot dogs, sea-
food and steaks. L/D/$.
Goodfellas
Anna’s Pizza
Gloucester
693-5950
6545 Market Dr.
Seafood, steaks, Blue Crab marGloucester
693-4171 garitas. Open 7 days a week.
Pizza, subs, salads, Italian din- L/D/$$–$$$.
ners. L/D/$$.
Great Wall
Anna’s Pizza
6585 Market Dr.
Gloucester
695-0500
Glenns
758-1112 Hunan and Szechwan Chinese
Pasta dishes, subs, pizza. Take cuisine. L/D/$.
out only. L/D/$-$$.
Hana Sushi
Ann’s Family Dining
2274 York Crossing Dr.
Hayes
642-3055
Glenns
758-3031 Sushi bar and Japanese Hibachi
Traditional
American
menu cooking. Watch the chefs perserved country style. B/L/D/$.
form tricks with knives as they
cook to order. D/$$.
Applebee’s
6086 Walton Ln.
Hong Kong
Gloucester
694-3160 2328 York Crossing Dr.
American cuisine, steaks, ribs, Hayes
642-5555
stir-fried specialties and more. Chinese takeout. Small eat-in
Take out available. L/D/$$.
area. L/D/$$.
Gloucester
Bangkok Noi
6724 Main St.
Gloucester
695-1177
Authentic Thai cuisine. Full sushi
bar. Breakfast Fr.–Sun. L/D/$-$$.
Jay Sushi
Gloucester Point
642-4422
Sushi, Sashimi, Terriyaki, noodles, soups, salads. L/D/$$.
Courthouse Restaurant
6714 Main St.
Gloucester
210-1506
Serving breakfast all day. Daily
Jessica’s On Main
6553 Main St.
Gloucester
693-2020
Fine, casual dining on Main St.
32 f
Dining
f 31
Pasta, seafood, sandwiches,
weekend specials include fish
fry and prime rib. Wed. German
night, full bar. Desserts, coffee,
salads, baked goods and more!
Closed Sun. B/L/D $-$$.
Juan’s Mexican Cafe
and Cantina
642-5401
Hayes
Mexican menu. L/D/$$.
Kelsick Specialty Market
Dock & Dine
Looking for a place where you
can pull up in your boat and
enjoy a meal by the water?
The following restaurants offer moorings for customers.
See full restaurant listings for
more information.
Potomac River Area
s The Mooring Restaurant –
Yeocomico River
s Dockside Restaurant and
The Blue Heron Pub – Monroe Creek
s AC’s Cafe & Sports Grill –
Lower Machodoc Creek
s The Landing Restaurant and
Waterfront Bar
s Kinsale Harbour Restaurant
–Yeocomico River
s Riverboat on the Potomac
Great Wicomico
River Area
s The Crazy Crab – Cockrell’s
Creek
s Deli at Cockrell’s Creek
Seafood – Cockrell’s Creek
s Leadbelly’s – Cockrell’s
Creek
s Horn Harbor House Restaurant – Great Wicomico River
Rappahannock
River Area
s The Barnacle – LaGrange
Creek
s The Railway – Broad Creek
s Merroir Tasting Room –
Locklies Creek
s The Tides Inn – Carters
Creek
Piankatank River Area
s Seabreeze Restaurant – Milford Haven
s Sandpiper Reef
York River Area
s York River Oyster Company Sarah’s Creek
6632 Main St.
Gloucester
693-6500
Carry-out catering, box lunches,
gourmet baskets. Wine and beer
selection and tastings. $-$$.
Short Lane
Ice Cream Company
Gloucester
695-2999
Over 20 flavors of homemade ice
cream. Banana splits, fancy sundaes, cones and dishes. $.
Las Tunas Mexican
6870 Main St.
Gloucester
693-2153 Sunrise Donuts
Authentic Mexican fare. L/D/$.
Hayes
210-1215
Little Italy
Open 7 days a week. Bakery, cof6685 Fox Centre Pkwy. fee, donuts, cheesecakes, baked
Gloucester
993-2646 goods. $.
Wide selection of delicious
and affordable Italian cuisine. Sweet Frog of Gloucester
L/D/$-$$.
6826 Walton Ln.
Gloucester
693-4065
Nick’s Spaghetti
Family friendly frozen yogurt shop
and Steak House
featuring a wide variety of flavors
and 60 toppings. $.
Gloucester Point
642-2330
Traditional Greek cuisine, Ital- The Office Bar and Grille
ian dishes, steaks and seafood. 4115 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy.
L/D/$$.
Hayes
993-7266
Southern food, casual atmoNumber One
sphere. L/D/$-$$.
7481 Hargett Blvd.
Gloucester
693-3851 Tony and Milena’s Pizzeria
Chinese cuisine. L/D/$$.
Hayes
684-0708
Olivia’s in the Village
Authentic Italian food. $$.
6597 Main St.
Gloucester
694-0057 Tropical Pancake and Waffle
Steaks, seafood and pasta, House
B/L/D/$$.
7313 Main St.
Gloucester
210-1990
Papa John’s
Breakfast, omelets, burgers,
4766 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy. brunch. B/L/$.
Hayes
693-4433
Take out and delivery only. Wild Ginger
L/D/$-$$.
6904 Main St.
Gloucester
694-0111
Pizza Hut
Fine Chinese and Asian cuisine.
L/D/$$.
Gloucester Point
642-4620
Different styles of pizza along Wild Rabbit Café
with side dishes including salad, 6558 Main St.
pasta, buffalo wings, bread- Gloucester
694-5100
sticks, and garlic bread. L/D/$$. Coffee bar with latte, cappuccino,
espresso, brewed coffees, iced
Ruby Tuesday
or hot, and smoothies. Soups,
6749 Fox Center Pkwy.
salads, deli sandwiches, paninis.
Gloucester
694-4955 L/$.
Burgers, extensive salad bar.
American style cooking. L/D/$$. York River Oyster Company
8109 Yacht Haven Rd.
Sal’s Pizza
Gloucester Point
993-7174
Provides seasonal entrees using
Hayes
642-6470 fresh, local seafood and produce.
Subs, pizza, pastas. L/D/$$.
Views of Sarah Creek on the York
River. Outdoor dining available.
Salsa’s Mexican Grill
L/D/$$-$$$.
Hayes
684-5545
Mexican atmosphere. Fajitas, King & Queen
tacos, chimichangas, enchiladas Antonio’s Pizza
and vegetarian entrees. Karaoke. 6564 Gen. Puller Hwy.
Mattaponi
785-2720
L/D/$.
Pizza, pasta, subs, salads and
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Nick’s Spaghetti
and Steak House
Shacklefords
785-6300
Specializing in Italian food and
steaks. L/D/$$.
Lancaster
Alley Cafe Sports Lounge
608 N. Main St.
Kilmarnock
436-1100
Daily specials. B/L/D/$.
Anna’s
150 Old Fairgrounds Way
Kilmarnock
435-8960
Pasta, pizza, subs, seafood and
steaks. L/D/$-$$.
Bentley’s Grille
572 Rappahannock Dr.,
White
Stone
435-2000
American-continental
cuisine
with a French flair. Closed Sun.
L/D/$$-$$$
Bluewater Seafood and Deli
459 N. Main St.
Kilmarnock
435-3530
Fresh Seafood and homemade
deli items. Wide selection of
wines. Lunch on weekends. $$.
Carwash Cafe and Catering
481 North Main St.
Kilmarnock
435-0405
Take out available. B/L/$.
Carried Away Cuisine
10 N. Main St.
Kilmarnock
435-9191
Specialty coffees, sandwiches,
fresh salads, homemade soups
and desserts. Gourmet entrees
to go. B/L/$-$$.
Corner Bar and Grill
5360 Mary Ball Rd.
Lively
462-0110
Home of the ½ lb. black angus
burger, no filler crab cake. Thurs.
night is shrimp night. L/D/$.
Country Cottage
Ice Cream Shop
and Fudge Factory
795 Rappahannock Dr.
White Stone
435-3812
Hand-packed ice cream cones,
sundaes, splits and milkshakes.
Homemade fudge and gourmet
chocolate. $.
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Dixie Deli
55 Irvington Rd.
Kilmarnock
435-6745
Soups, hot and cold sandwiches
and salads. L/$.
Golden Eagle Grill
364 Clubhouse Dr.
Irvington
438-6740
Closed Tues. Local seafood, salads and sandwiches. Available
for private parties. L/$-$$.
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Great Fortune
Chinese Restaurant
443 N. Main St.
Kilmarnock
435-6333
Specializing in authentic Mandarin, Szechwan, Hunan, Peking
and Cantonese cuisine. L/D/$.
Historic Lancaster Tavern
8373 Mary Ball Rd.
Lancaster
462-0080
Providing homestyle cooking
and fine dining for over 200
years. Breakfast Sat. and Sun.
B/L/D/$-$$.
Hong Kong
410 N. Main St.
Kilmarnock
435-7979
Chinese, Szechwan, Hunan and
Cantonese. L/D/$.
The Dining Hall
of the Hope and Glory Inn
65 Tavern Rd.
Irvington
438-6053
Fine dining, three/four courses,
prix fixe. Reservations required.
D/$$$.
KC’s Crabs and Cues
10428 Jessie Ball duPont Mem.
Hwy.
Kilmarnock
435-7665
Open 7 days a week 11 a.m. ‘till
late night. Family dining and entertainment. Cheseapeake Bay
blue crabs. L/D/$-$$.
Kilmarnock Inn
34 E. Church St.
Kilmarnock
435-0034
Serving breakfast and lunch
everyday. Dinner Mon.–Sat.
Available for private events.
B/L/D/$$.
King Carter Golf Club Cafe
480 Old Saint Johns Rd.
Irvington
435-7843
Located in the clubhouse at King
Carter Golf Club. Sandwiches
and salads with fresh local sea-
food. L/$.
Lee’s Restaurant
30 S. Main St.
Kilmarnock
435-1255
Hometown cooking and atmosphere. Full menu, local seafood
in season, homemade desserts.
Serving since 1939. B/L/D/$.
The Local
4337 Irvington Rd.
Irvington
438-9356
Coffee, espresso, bagels, and
muffins for breakfast and soups,
salads and sandwiches for lunch.
Outdoor patio. On/Off ABC.
B/L/$.
Los Patrones
Mexican Restaurant
652 N. Main St
Kilmarnock
435-3176
L/D/$$.
Nate’s Trick Dog Cafe
4357 Irvington Rd.
Irvington
438-6363
A restaurant full of music, laughter, and food. Reservations suggested. D/$$$.
www.natestrickdogcafe.com
Northern Neck Burger
Company
62 Irvington Rd.
Kilmarnock
577-4400
Serving steakhouse quality burgers, cooked on a real wood grill.
$-$$.
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5434 Mary Ball Rd.
Lively
462-7050
Casual family dining. Fresh meats
and seafood specials weekly. Daily specials. L/D/$$.
Pelicans
40 Windjammer Ln.
White Stone
435-8915
Crab cakes, fish tacos, fried oysters, steamed shrimp, barbecue.
L/D/$.
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589 N. Main St.
Kilmarnock
435-3551
Different styles of pizza along
with side dishes including salad,
pasta, buffalo wings, breadsticks, and garlic bread. L/D/$$.
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37 N. Main St
Kilmarnock
435-5152
Open 7 days a week. Appetizers,
soups, salads, sandwiches and
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River Market
1 Rappahannock Dr.
White
Stone
435-1725
Gourmet shop featuring lunches
and dinners to go. Homemade
bread and salads, large wine selection. L/D/$-$$.
Rocket Billy’s
White Stone
435-7040
Breakfast, sandwiches, burgers,
crab cakes, Rappahannock oysters and more. Outdoor pick-up
window. B/L/$.
Sal’s Pizza
456 North Main St.
Kilmarnock
435-6770
Hot and cold subs, Italian dishes
and pizza. L/D/$$.
White Stone
435-6176
Established in 1982. Specializing
in fresh seafood and hand cut
meats. D/$$$.
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Savannah Joe’s Barbecue
55 Irvington Rd.
Kilmarnock
435-6000
Real hickory 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. $.
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Arby’s
s 7065 Geo. Wash. Mem.
Hwy. Gloucester, 695-2745.
Burger King
s 6678 John Hudgins Dr.
Gloucester, 693-6053.
s 1810
Tapp.
Blvd.,
Tappahannock, 443-3151.
Domino’s Pizza
Hwy., Gloucester 693-6800.
Hardee’s
Geo.
Wash.
s 7007
Mem. Hwy., Gloucester,
693-0363.
Hwy., Hayes, 642-3950.
s 323
14th
St.
West Point, 843-4274.
s 27 Main St., Mathews,
725-7468.
s 199 Gen. Puller Hwy.,
Saluda, 758-4931.
Kentucky Fried Chicken
s 6975
Geo.
Wash.
Mem. Hwy., Gloucester.
693-9482.
s 433 N. Main St., Kilmarnock,
435-9410.
s 1658
Tapp.
Blvd.,
McDonald’s
s 7099
Geo.
Wash.
694-4810.
Hwy., Hayes, 642-4330.
s 432 14th St., 843-4139.
s 1617 Tapp. Blvd., Tappahannock, 435-9900.
s 388 Main St., Kilmarnock,
435-2331.
Sonic Drive-in
s 7060
Geo.
Wash.
694-4447.
Starbuck’s
s 6705 Fox Mill Center Pkwy.,
Gloucester 694-3146.
Subway
s 416 14th St., West Point,
843-2782.
s 4915 Richmond-Tapp. Hwy.,
Aylett 769-7889.
s 6547
Market
Dr.,
Gloucester, 693-4617.
s 2226 York Crossing Dr.
Hayes, 642-3420.
s 10968-B Buckley Hall Rd.,
Mathews, 725-3181.
s 1820
Tapp.
Blvd.,
s 364 N. Main St., Kilmarnock,
435-0198.
s 200 Old Fair Grounds Way,
Kilmarnock 435-1240.
Taco Bell
s 2226 York Crossing Dr.
Hayes, 642-6622.
s 1658
Tapp.
Blvd.,
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
s 6828 Walton Ln. Gloucester,
693-6900.
Wendy’s
Hwy., Hayes, 642-7475.
s 7149
Geo.
Wash.
694-4825.
s 1433 Tapp. Blvd., Tappahannock, 443-5262.
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Sting Ray’s Food Service
3611 Irvington Rd.
Irvington
436-2720
Specialty burgers, Italian sausage, steak philly, chicken philly,
reuben, sandwiches, french fries
and more. Corn hole games. Family oriented, pet friendly. B/L/$.
Thai Pot
36 N. Main St.
Kilmarnock
436-THAI
Thai and American food. Outdoor
dining available. L/D/$$.
Tides Inn – Dining Room and
Chesapeake Club
480 King Carter Dr.
Irvington
438-5000
Regional favorites and gourmet
fare with bar, award winning wine
list, draft craft beers, wine flights,
views of Carter’s Creek. Dock
and dine. D/$-$$$.
www.tidesinn.com
Willaby’s
327 Old Ferry Rd.
White Stone
435-0000
Serving lunch and dinner with a
view of the Rappahannock River.
L/D/$-$$.
www.willaby’s.com
Windows on the Water
1303 Oak Hill Rd
Lancaster
462-7635
Steaks, crab cakes, seafood
dishes, chicken dishes and more.
Sun. brunch. D/$$.
Yolicious
20 Old Fairgrounds Way
Kilmarnock
436-8889
Serving frozen yogurt. $.
Mathews
Classic Cafe
Mathews
725-3352
Family restaurant, pizza and hot
dogs. Closed Wed. and Sun.
L/D/$.
Cobbs Creek Diner
12 Linden Ave
Cobbs
Creek
725-9300
Barbecue, ribs and brisket. Ice
cream and shakes. Weekend
specials. Free Wifi. L/D/$-$$.
Linda’s Diner
56 Buckley Hall Rd.
Mathews
725-7070
Hamburgers, BBQ, sandwiches,
breakfast specials. Dinner specials Friday. B/L/$.
Lynne’s Family Restaurant
Mathews
725-9996
Fresh seafood platter, prime rib
and fresh cut steaks. B/L/D/$$.
Mi Casa Azteca Mexican
Restaurant and Cantina
286 Main St.
Mathews
725-7272
Authentic Mexican cuisine. Take
out available. Open 7 days.
L/D/$-$$.
The Barnacle
485 Burch Rd.
Remlik
363-4600
Concession stand at Remlik Marina on LaGrange Creek. Floating
pontoon boat open Sat. and Sun.
Call ahead boxed breakfasts and
lunches available. B/L/$.
Bethpage Miniature Golf and
Ice Creamery
Urbanna
758-GOLF
Twenty flavors of Hershey’s hand
dipped ice cream and soft serve.
Richardson’s Café
Banana splits, sundaes, home12 Church St.
Mathews
725-7772 made waffle cones, milkshakes,
Old-fashioned soda fountain and smoothies and more. $.
ice cream bar. Daily specials and
old time favorites. Lunch sand- Blue Dog Restaurant
wiches, paninis, wraps and burg- 15170 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy.
758-2070
ers. Dinner steaks, pastas and Saluda
fresh, local seafood. Breakfast L/D/$.
Sat.–Sun. L/D/$-$$.
Cafe By the Bay
Sandpiper Reef
Deltaville
776-0303
342 Misti Cove Rd.
Hallieford
725-3331 Sandwiches, paninis, salads and
A view of the Piankatank River. coffee. B/L/$.
Fresh seafood and prime beef,
The Chesapeake Bay Oyster
original desserts. D/$$.
Company
230 Virginia Street
Seabreeze
Urbanna
758-2882
384 Old Ferry Rd.
Gwynn’s Island
725-4000 Casual seafood restaurant.
Local seafood on the waterfront. L/D/$-$$.
B/L/D/$$.
China Spring
Shun Xing
Saluda
758-2266
Chinese Restaurant
Szechuan, Hunan and Cantonese
183 Main St.
Mathews
725-4682 cuisine. L/D/$.
Szechwan, Canton and Hunan
The Railway
cuisine. L/D/$.
Southwind Pizza
44 Church St.
Mathews
725-2766
Homemade pizzas, sandwiches
on homemade bread, fresh local seafood, handcrafted beer
on tap, live music on the first,
third and fifth Sat. of the month.
Brunch Sun. L/D/$$.
1134 Timberneck Rd.
Deltaville
776-8822
Offering fresh seafood, steaks,
burgers and sandwiches as well
as a full bar. L/D/$$-$$$.
German, Italian, fresh seafood,
Black Angus steaks. Chef’s daily
specials. Featuring Black Angus
prime rib Fri. and Sat. Reservations suggested. D/$$$.
Colonial Pizza
50 Watling St.
Urbanna
758-4079
Greek-Italian and American food.
L/D/$$.
G’s Country Store & Deli
Route 33,
Saluda
758-5412.
Deli, sandwich shop, convenience store. B/L/$
Cross Street Coffee & Cafe
51 Cross St.
Urbanna
758-1002
Gourmet and organic coffee.
Sandwiches, paninis, pastries
and smoothies. B/L/$.
www.crossstreetcoffee.com
Keepers
Saluda
758-5720
Hot grill. B/L/$.
Marshall’s Drug Store
50 Cross St.
Urbanna
758-5344
Dano’s Pizza
Drug store lunch counter serving
sandwiches, soups, ice cream,
Hartfield
776-8031 and real milkshakes. B/L/$.
Pizza and subs. Free delivery.
L/D/$$.
Merroir Tasting Room
784 Locklies Creek Rd.
Debbie’s Family Restaurant
Topping
758-2871
Waterfront dining by the owners
Locust Hill
758-9595 of Rappahannock River Oysters,
Steak, salmon, pastas, salads, showcasing their nationally resandwiches, seafood, Build your nowned shellfish along with arown burgers. B/L/D/$$.
tisanal small plates, wines,
specialty beers. Open daily.
Doghouse Deli
L/D/$$.
Deltaville
776-0099 Mi Jalisco
Breakfast,
sandwiches,
ice Urbanna
758-2011
cream, daily specials. Local ma- Mexican. L/D/$-$$.
rina pick-up available. Hours vary.
B/L/$.
The Railway
1134 Timberneck Rd.
Eckhard’s
Deltaville
776-8822
2700 Greys Pt. Rd.
Burgers, seafood. L/D.
Topping
758-4060
We live on the Chesapeake
and so does our food.
White Dog Bistro
68 Church St.
Mathews
725-7680
Fine dining and catering. Open
Thurs.–Sun. Wine Down Bar open
Thurs.–Sat. Late night menu
available. Entertainment Fri. and
Sat. nights. $$-$$$.
Middlesex
Antonio’s Pizza
16273 Gen Puller Hwy
Deltaville
776-0010
Pizza, subs, Italian fare. $$
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804-438-6363
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Dining
Views of Cockrell’s Creek from
both the dining room and deck.
Daily chef’s specials feature seafood, steaks and chicken dishes.
Tues.–Sun. L/D/$$.
“I love cocktail cruising on the creek
and watching the beautiful sunsets!”
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/$.
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Pilot House Inn
Topping
758-2262
Serving food “just like Granny
made.” Buffets and menu.
B/L/D/$$.
Rudy’s Pizza
Topping
758-0605
Pizza, subs, ribs, BBQ. Carry-out
only. L/D/$.
Something Different
213 Virginia St.
758-8000
Urbanna
Homemade foods. BBQ, smoked
meats, local seafood, soups,
sandwiches, homemade sides,
coffee, freshly roasted peanuts,
fine wines, cheeses and desserts, including premium natural
ice creams. Closed Mon.–Tues.
B/L/$.
Sunset Bar and Grill
Deltaville
776-8803
Seafood and steaks. Karaoke
and live music. B/L/D/$-$$.
Taylor’s
17321 General Puller Hwy.
Deltaville
776-9611
Fresh seafood, steaks and pasta.
L/D/$$.
The Galley
Deltaville
776-6040
Steaks, seafood, BBQ. L/D/$$.
The Works Bar and Grill
Urbanna
758-5555
Fresh seafood. Open Wed.–Sat.
for dinner, Sat. and Sun. brunch.
L/D/$-$$$.
Urbanna Seafood Market
453 Johnson Dr.
Urbanna
758-8588
Steamboat Restaurant
Fresh seafood, sandwiches, din6198 Stormont Rd.
Hartfield
776-6589 ners. Carry out. Wed–Sun. L/D.
Dining overlooking the green. www. http://on.fb.me/1lFc5HX
L/D/$$-$$$.
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201 Virginia St.
Urbanna
758-3798
Fresh seafood, grilled steaks,
local clam chowder, Belgian
waffles, reuben sandwiches.
B/L/D/$.
For the Occasions
803 Northumberland Hwy.
Callao
529-6993
Seafood, steaks and chicken.
L/D/$-$$.
The Health Nut
Callao Dairy Freeze
Callao
529-5888
Organic grocery store serving
Callao
529-6881 real fruit smoothies. L/$.
Burgers, fries, bbq, subs, fried
chicken, soft serve ice cream, Horn Harbor House
milkshakes, sundaes & more. Restaurant
L/D/$.
836 Horn Harbor Rd.
Burgess
453-3351
Chitterchats
Come by land or sea. Fresh sea846 Main St.
food, hand-cut steaks. D/$$-$$$.
Reedville
453-3335
Ice cream, desserts, gifts and Jacey Vineyards –
coffee. $.
The Vineyard Restaurant
619 Train Lane
The Country Store
Wicomico Church
580-4053
227 Sunnybank Rd.
Enjoy unique dining experiences
Reedville
453-3110 in the center of our vineyard.
Deli. B/L/D/$–$$.
Serving lunch Thursday through
Saturday. Tapas menu. Monthly
Crazy Crab
wine-pairing dinners. L$-$$.
902 Main St.
Reedville
453-6789 Leadbelly’s
252 Polly Cove Rd.
Reedville
453-5002
Casual
waterfront
dining.
L/D/$-$$.
Northumberland
2919 Walmsley Rd.
Callao
B/L/D/$-$$.
529-5300
Luna Restaurant
17390 Richmond Rd.
Callao
529-LUNA
Steak and seafood with a touch
of Italy. L/D/$-$$$.
Newsome’s Restaurant
Hwy.
Burgess
453-9071
Closed Sun. L/D/$.
Nino’s Pizza and Subs
Callao
529-7548
Featuring New York and Sicilian
pizzas, subs and Italian dinners.
L/D/$.
T&J’s Dairy Barn
Hwy.
Burgess
453-4455
Ice cream, pizza. L/D/$.
The Tavern Restaurant
73 Monument Place
Heathsville
580-7900
Seafood and all-American favorites, served in Heathsville’s
historic Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s
Tavern, a Northern Neck landmark since the 1700’s. Serving
lunch Mon. through Sat.; dinner
Fri. and Sat.; and Sun. brunch.
L/D/$–$$$.
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Tommy’s
729 Main St.
Reedville
453-4666
Prime beef, seafood. Wine and
bar. Dock and dine. D/$$.
Waterman’s Restaurant
36 f
Lottsburg Cafe
Nightly Seafood Specials
Join us for Happy Hour 4-6 pm
Sunday Brunch 10-3 pm
Friday & Saturday 5–10 pm Sunday 5–9 pm
804-453-3351
Open 7 days a week
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850 Salisburg Park Rd.
Heathsville
580-2220 Hague
472-3856
Local seafood and shellfish, Sun. breakfast, closed Mon.
steaks and traditional cuisine. L/D/$.
Sun. brunch, Wed.–Sat. D/$$.
Dockside Restaurant
and the Blue Heron Pub
Richmond
1787 Castlewood Dr.
Anna’s Italian
Colonial Beach
224-8726
Restaurant and Pizza
Seafood, steak, veal, pasta and
53 Gordon Ln.
chicken. L/D/$$.
Warsaw
333-9222
Pasta, pizza, subs, seafood and The Driftwood Restaurant
steaks. L/D/$$.
5157 Coles Point Rd.
Hague
472-3892
China Inn
Fresh seafood, steaks and home
5059 Richmond Rd.
cooked vegetables. Closed Wed.
Warsaw
333-9333 L/D/$-–$$.
L/D/$$.
Erica Mall
The Daily
3128 Erica Rd.
130 Court Circle
Montross
472-7017
Warsaw
333-3455 Sandwiches, hot dogs, BBQ,
Coffee shop with breakfast sand- breakfast sandwiches. New York
wiches, paninis, deli sandwiches Cheddar cheese wheel by the
and salads. B/L/$.
pound, souse. $.
Hunan Village
Chinese Restaurant
453 Main St.
Warsaw
333-1688
Specializing in Hunan and Szechwan Cuisine. L/D/$.
Espresso Station
215 Washington Ave.
Colonial Beach
224-0045
Gourmet coffee shop. $.
Good Eats Cafe
12720 Cople Hwy.
Relish
Kinsale
472-4385
115 Main St.
Chef-owned since 1997. Your
Warsaw
333-3012 best chance for a great meal with
Contemporary Southern style cui- local wines, children’s menu and
sine. Open Thurs.–Sun. D/$$$.
full bar. D/$$.
Roma’s Italian Restaurant
5061 Richmond Rd.
Warsaw
333-1932
Complete
Italian
menu.
L/D/$-$$.
High Tides on the Potomac
205 Taylor St.
Colonial Beach
224-8433
Steak and seafood restaurant
and tiki bar. L/D/$-$$.
The Inn at Montross
21 Polk St.
Angelo’s
Montross
493-8624
15835 Kings Hwy.
Dining Thurs.–Sat., Sun. Brunch,
Montross
493-8694 locally sourced. D/$$.
Italian dishes including pasta,
sandwiches, subs, gyros, steaks Kelsea’s Kitchen
and more. L/D/$-$$.
119 Hawthorne St.
Colonial
Beach
224-7075
The Art of Coffee
Sandwiches, burgers, seafood.
15722 Kings Hwy.
B/L/D.
Montross
493-9651
Serving full breakfast, lunches Kinsale Harbour Restaurant
and gourmet coffees, lattes, 285 Kinsale Rd.
pastries, frappes and smoothies. Kinsale
472-2514
B/L/$.
Come by boat or by car.
B/L/D/$-$$.
Backdraft
7415 Oldhams Rd.
Ledo Pizza
Kinsale
472-4200 700 McKinney Blvd.
B/L/D/$$.
Colonial
Beach
224-5336
Pasta, pizza, subs. L/D/$-$$.
Coles Point Tavern
Restaurant and Bar
The Landing Restaurant &
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Open Thursday - Sunday
For hours visit our website
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Hague
804-472-3892
3128 Erica Road (near Mt. Holly)
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Fruits, Vegetables & Plants
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Dining ‘Beer, Wine,
Waterfront Bar
307 Plantation Dr.
Coles
Point
472-5599
A family restaurant with a vibrant
waterfront bar. At Coles Point Marina. Open Wed.–Sun. L/D/$-$$.
Colonial Beach
224-1212
Soft serve ice cream cones, milkshakes, sundaes, flurries, floats,
malts, brownie a la modes, banana splits, snowballs. $.
Riverboat on the Potomac
Montross Dairy Freeze
301 Beach Terrace
7456 Kings Hwy.
Colonial Beach
224-7055
Montross
493-9550 Potomac
River
views.
Burgers, fries, sundaes, milk- B/L/D/$$-$$$.
shakes and more. L/D/$
Seaside French and Thai
Nancy’s Ice Cream Shoppe
201 Wilder Ave.
301 Washington Ave.
Colonial Beach
224-2410
L/D/$$.
Seafood Restaurant
3900 Mckinney Blvd.
Stratford Hall Dining Room
Colonial Beach
224-7117
483 Great House Rd.
Seafood, buffet and sandwiches.
Stratford
493-1965 L/D/$-$$.
Soups, sandwiches, seafood and
more. L/$.
Yesterday’s
15220 Kings Hwy.
Tattle Tale Cafe
Montross
493-0718
215 Washington Ave.
Prime rib, seafood, steaks,
Colonial
Beach
224-0045 chops, pasta and Mexican.
Coffee, gourmet entrees, paninis, L/D/$$.
burgers, soups. B/L/$.
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Special guests from the beer and
wine industry will join Haskell in
advising attendees on the art of selecting wines and beers to enhance the
foods they serve. One class will be
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one to pairing beers with food, and
the last to a face-off tasting compairing beer and wine. All food and drink
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good taste of this area since 1992. She
brings to this class a love of wine and
all things related to food and wine—
backed by over 40 years in the food and
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Europe as well as those on the west and
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Advance registration, with a tuition
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37 f
Tucked away in Gloucester County,
the annual Guinea Jubilee
continues to thrive and entertain
by Larry Chowning
Photos courtesy of Chuck Davis
In a 1911 article, Sally
Nelson
Robins
described
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carts, heralded by conch shell
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of Guinea, whose voices were
almost as strong of sound as
the awkward trumpet which
they used. The conchs (early
Guinea settlers) were always
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River. The boundaries are
such that it depends on who
you talk to as to exactly where
Guinea starts and stops.
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folk are called, have the reputation of being extremely
competent and independent
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as urban sprawl and housing
developments creep further
and further into the heart of
Guinea, the side roads still
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crab houses—the reason that
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Landing and Severn are all
names of communities and
locations associated with this
marshy peninsula in eastern
Gloucester County.
The name Guinea is of uncertain origin, but folklore has the
name associated with George
Washington and the great American victory over Lord Charles
Cornwallis at Yorktown during
the American Revolutionary
War. Legend has it that Hessian
mercenary soldiers occupied
Part of the goal of the Jubilee is to promote the local watermen’s
culture by promoting student art contests. This group of drawings came
from Achilles Elementary School students in 2013.
the area of Guinea in 1781 and,
after Cornwallis' defeat, some
retreated and found safe haven
in the low marshlands around
Guinea Neck. The name Guinea
supposedly came from the one
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and others became some of the
best catchers of crabs, oysters
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Davis and John Hasty, then
co-owners of Plaza Pharmacy,
founded the Guinea Jubilee, a
festival designed to honor the
heritage and culture of the
hard-working water families
of Guinea Neck.
In the early years, the
Greater Guinea Folk Festival,
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in the Hayes Plaza Shopping
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Route 17 and Guinea Road.
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tural event, an event to honor
the lifestyle of the water folk
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making, tonging for oysters This friendly fellow came right off his deadrise workboat to celebrate
the Guinea Jubilee that will be held Friday and Saturday of September
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him grand marshal (in
1983) we set him
in a chair and
let the people
come and see
him. I swear
he got more
hugs
and
kisses than
I've
gotten
in my entire
life.
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be held on Saturday, September 27 at noon.
special over the years.
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ing with every willing female
in sight of the parking lot, or
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gospel with eyes closed from
Fat Man Tillage's lowboy that
we used for a stage.
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put together a great talent
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Hargis came and started the
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ing with the Jubilee were the
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good folks from churches,
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squads, schools, music groups
and many more who came out
to do what they could to help
made the Jubilee a long-time
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Local art is highlighted at the annual Guinea Jubilee.
“What I loved about working with the
Jubilee were the people,” said Davis. “All
those good folks from churches, service
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music groups and many more who came
out to do what they could to help made
the Jubilee a long-time success.”
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the Jubilee chairmanship. He
was honored in 2000 when he
was named grand marshal of
the Guinea Jubilee.
The event eventually outgrew the shopping center
parking lot and in 1992 was
moved to the grounds of the
Abingdon Ruritan Club where
it is held today.
Depression era crab picker
These Guinea boys from Guinea Neck are celebrating their heritage on the fair grounds at the Guinea Jubilee.
Guinea Jubilee
Schedule of Events
Thousands of people are expected
at the 35th Annual Guinea Jubilee
on Friday and Saturday, September 26-27, at the Abingdon Ruritan
Club in eastern Gloucester County.
There also will be some important
pre-Jubilee activities on Sunday,
September 14. The schedule of
events is as follows:
• 2 p.m., several unveilings to
kick-off this year’s event. There will
be an introduction of the grand marshal; introduction of the winning
artist and preview of this year’s
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duction of the children’s art contest
winners; a chance to purchase commemorative t-shirts, collectibles
and prints; an opportunity to have
this year’s print signed by the winning artist; and a reception featuring history and the story of Guinea
with historical displays.
• 5:30 p.m., the Miss Guinea
Jubilee Pageant and the Little Darlin’s Pageant will be held. The
winner of the Miss Guinea Jubilee
Pageant receives a $500 scholarship and will participate in the Miss
Virginia pageant.
• 3-10 p.m., art, craft and food
booths open on the festival grounds.
• 7 p.m., entertainment (to be
announced) on the main stage.
• Noon, Guinea Jubilee Parade
will travel Guinea Rd. (Rt. 216)
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Abingdon Ruritan Club grounds.
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trucks, bands, farm equipment and
more.
• 1:30 p.m., Competition crab
pot-pulling and anchor-throwing
contests will be held on the platform near the stage on the club
grounds. These are contests of
skill and strength that give local
watermen bragging rights in their
community. The crab pot-pulling
contest is a timed event where
contestants compete to see who
can pull, empty, and re-bait two
crab pots in the shortest time.
Contestants pull the crab pots up
onto a raised platform, empty the
rubber crabs into a basket, and
restock the pot with simulated
bait. In the anchor-throwing contest, participants compete to see
who can throw the anchor the farthest.
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barn stage.
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A wide variety of art and crafts and Jubilee teeshirts can be purchased
over the two day festival in Gloucester County.
• 7:30 a.m., crab walk/run and
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Rowe’s Store. The one-mile crab
walk or run begins at 8:30 a.m. and
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starts at 9 a.m.
• 7:45 a.m., “Pedal the Loop”
bike ride starting at Marvin Crane’s
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• 9 a.m., art, craft and food
booths open on the festival grounds,
and the children’s games and rides
begin.
• 9 a.m-3 p.m., Guinea Jubilee
Car Show sponsored by the Middle
Peninsula Classic Cruisers at Abingdon Ruritan Club/Abingdon Fire
Department. All years, makes and
model cars will be displayed. Trophies will be presented at 3 p.m. for
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Adult Literacy group
plans two spelling bees
MATHEWS—Adult Literacy on the Middle Peninsula Inc. will sponsor a
Spelling Bee season begins with the Mathews Market Days student bee at 10 a.m.
on Saturday, September 6. This bee is for students in grades 3-8 and is good practice for those students who want to try their word knowledge and spelling abilities
in anticipation of participating in the 2014-15 Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Registration is free with forms and word lists available at the Adult Literacy
booth at the Mathews Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on the Court House Green
in Mathews. Registration forms are available at both branches of the Middlesex
Public Library. For additional information, call 804-210-9169.
While the Student Spelling Bee is free to students, the annual Spelling for Literacy is the fund-raising event and is for adult teams of three. The registration fee
is $125 and the word list is the Merriam Webster Collegiate Dictionary. The fundraising comes into play as teams pay fines to remain in the bee if they spell a word
incorrectly, have a “too hard” word, or wish to pass a word to another team.
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Oct. 9–13
Power
Oct. 16–19
Annapolis Yacht Sales has served
Chesapeake Bay boaters for over 60 years.
With offices in Deltaville, Annapolis, Kent Island &
Rock Hall, we cover the Bay.
Brewer 60 Ketch 2000 $206,000
Rhodes Bounty II (41’) 1957 $52,500
O’Day 40 1986 $49,500
Beneteau Sail • Beneteau Power • Lagoon
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IP Estero 36’ 2010 $270,000
Island Packet 350 1998 $120,000
Albin 33 Trawler 1979 $39,900
Visit our website www.SJYACHTS.com for all our listings
See our office in DELTAVILLE BOATYARD 804-776-0604
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DELTAVILLE, VA
•
ANNAPOLIS, MD
42 • Rivah • September 2014 •
ROCK HALL, MD
274 Buck’s View Lane • Deltaville, Virginia
In Deltaville Marina on Jackson Creek
Phone: 804-776-7575
www.annapolisyachtsales.com
Rivah Marinas
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.
A
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. www.garretts.com
Harborside Storage
at Garrett’s Marina
339 Catch Penny Ln.
Bowler’s Wharf
443-0190
Fully enclosed dry stack and
open dry stack storage.
June Parker Marina
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. Yamaha dealer, Valvtect gas, diesel,
ice, bait, pumpout, ship’s store,
20-ton travel lift, restrooms,
showers, ramp, fish cleaning station. Fishing charters, two pools,
235 slips plus transient slips.
Urbanna Town Marina at Upton’s Point
green marker #9. Gas, diesel,
10 ft. depth at fuel dock, sewage
pumpout, ship’s store, ice, hull
and engine repair, full service
yard or do-it-yourself. 35- and 60ton lifts, courtesy car, car rental
nearby, showers, restrooms,
pool and picnic area, transient
slips.
Q Severn River
Severn River Marina
3398 Stonewall Rd.
Hayes
642-6969
On southwest branch of Severn
River near marker #4, off
Mobjack Bay. Full service repairs
with 75-ton travel lift, wet and
dry storage, ship’s store, pool,
transient facilities and other
amenities.
Lancaster
Q Rowes Creek
Holiday Marina
3143 Holiday Marina Rd.
Hayes
642-2528
On Rowes Creek off the Severn
River. Diesel, non-ethanol gasoline, ice, showers, restrooms,
transient slips, marine parts, full
service marina, hull repair, 60ton lift, ramp.
QCarter’s Creek
Carter’s Cove Marina
347 Carter’s Cove Dr.
Weems
438-5273
Deep water slips, electric service
to all slips, sewage pumpout,
laundry facilities, restrooms,
modern bath house, wireless
internet.
Q Sarah’s Creek
Jordan Marine
7804 Jordan Rd.
Gloucester Point
642-4360
On Sarah’s Creek off the York
River. 60-ton travel lift, 100-ton
railway, paint and hull repairs,
wet and dry storage, showers
and restrooms.
Marina at The Tides Inn
480 King Carter Dr.
Irvington
438-5000
Gas/diesel, sewage pumpout,
mini ship’s store, showers,
laundry, dining, lodging, slips,
restrooms, access to golf, tennis
and swimming pools.
www.tidesinn.com
York River Yacht Haven
8109 Yacht Haven Rd.
Gloucester Point
642-2156
At mouth of Sarah’s Creek after
Rappahannock Yachts/
Sanders Yacht Yard
70 Rappahannock Rd.
Irvington
438-5353
Located on Carter’s Creek. Full
service boatyard for power and
sail. 30-ton travel lift, carpentry
and engine shop. Paint shed
for Awlgrip/restoration projects.
Slips, dry storage, restrooms
and showers.
www.rappyachts.com
QIndian Creek
Chesapeake Boat Basin
1686 Waverly Ave.
Kilmarnock
435-3110
Gas/diesel, complete ship’s
store, inboard/outboard engine repairs, Suzuki, Mercury,
Nauticstar and Boston Whaler
dealer, brokerage sales, slips,
restrooms, launching ramp, ice
and swimming pool.
QMeyer Creek
Yankee Point
Sailboat Marina
1303 Oak Hill Rd.
Lancaster 462-7635
In Ottoman near the Merry Point
Ferry. Gas/diesel, pumpout, restaurant, swimming pool, boat brokerage, rental cottages, ship’s
store, repairs, slips, restrooms,
ramp.
QRappahannock River
Windmill Point Marina
40 Windjammer Ln.
White Stone
436-1818
Fuel docks, deep water slips.
Electric
service,
pumpout,
restrooms, swimming pools and
restaurant with tiki bar and grill.
Mathews
QCobbs Creek
Ginney Point Marina
22 Ginney Point Ln.
Cobbs Creek
725-7407
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.
At Piankatank River and Cobbs
Creek; depth at fuel dock, 5.5';
gas, diesel and oil; ramp, ice,
toilets and showers, electric boat
for charter. Engine, hull, electrical and sail repairs; slip rental,
wet, dry, open and covered boat
storage; limited marine supplies, QQueen’s Creek
one rental apartment.
Queen’s Creek Marina
321 Walnut Acres Ln.
QDavis Creek
Hudgins
240-8670
The Marina on Davis Creek
Sail and powerboat slips, some
343 Davis Creek Rd.
covered, electric, fresh water.
Bavon
725-3343 Clubhouse, restrooms, showLocated by the water, northwest ers, ice, covered picnic area,
of New Point Light just off the play area, fish cleaning station,
Mobjack Bay; Lat.37-19.8' N pumpout station. Land boat/
Long.76-17.9' W. Deep water trailer storage.
slips for boats to 50', pumpout
station, ramp usage with dry slip
rental, showers and restrooms, Middlesex
QBroad Creek
Valvtect gas and diesel.
Chesapeake Cove Marina
170 Greens Cove Rd.
QHorn Harbor
Deltaville
776-6855
Horn Harbor Marina
Gas and diesel fuel, sewage
308 Railway Rd.
Port Haywood
725-3223 pumpout, ship’s store, hull and
Located north of New Point Com- engine repair, restrooms, Finatic
fort. Gas, diesel, ice, 6' depth. fishing charters, travel lift and
Pool,
showers,
restrooms, prop service. Powerboat sales.
pumpout; 15-ton travel lift, 80- www.chesapeakecovemarina.
ton railway. Hull repairs for fiber- com
glass and wood. Covered and
Coastal Marine Inc.
open slips.
160 Dockside Dr.
Deltaville
776-6585
Q East River
Full service boatyard for power
Compass Marina
and sail, 50-ton travel-lift, engine
6199 East River Rd.
Mobjack
725-7999 and mechanical shop, specialFrom East River at Mobjack Bay, izes in repair of Mercury outenter at the #5 Daymark. Float- boards, Crusader engines repair
ing docks, in-slip pumpout, up to and service.
twin 50 amp electrical service,
bathhouse, 17 slips for boats up Deltaville Yachting Center
to 50', dredged to 8' MLW.
Deltaville
776-9898
QMilford Haven
44 f
Marinas
f 43
Gas, ship’s store, clubhouse,
pool, hull refinishing/painting,
engine repairs and installation,
full rigging service, a/c and heat
install and repair, boatel, yard
storage, slips, forklift, 50-ton
travel lift. Chesapeake Yacht
Sales; dealer for Catalina yachts
and Carolina classic powerboats.
Mainship and Albin specialist. VA
clean marina. www.dycboat.com
1224 Timberneck Rd.
Deltaville
776-9440
75 covered and open boat slips,
ship’s store, gas and diesel fuel,
restrooms, pumpout facility, fullservice boatyard, hull and engine repair, ice, transient space,
travel lift.
“I like to paddle my kayak on creeks
as the sun is setting and watch fish
feeding, glide up to the laughing gulls
and maybe see dolphins.”
QFishing Bay
Chesapeake Boat Works
––Mindy Frost, Urbanna
548 Deagles Rd.
Deltaville
776-8833
Norton Yacht Sales, Inc.
Ship’s store, hull and engine
97 Marina Dr.
repair, restrooms, travel lift, railDeltaville
776-9211 way, dockage and boat storage. 317 Regent Point Dr.
house, launch, ramp, hull and
758-4457 mechanical repair.
Slips, fuel, pumpouts, restrooms, www.chesapeakeboatworks.com Topping
Trawlers
welcome.
Sewage
laundry, full service yacht repair
pumpout, restrooms, showers, QRobinson Creek
yard, Yanmar diesel engine re- Fishing Bay Harbor Marina
boat ramp for leaseholders, Sunset Point Marina
pairs, 35 ton travel lift, dealer for 519 Deagles Rd.
776-6800 playground, covered picnic area, 792 Burrell’s Marina Rd.
Marlow Hunter, Marlow Mainship Deltaville
758-5016
and Jeanneau sailboats, broker- Gas and diesel, sewage pumpout, storage lockers, and full service Urbanna
age sail and power, ASA sailing ship’s store, restrooms, swim- boatyard including hauling and 40 slips on Robinson Creek,
ming pool, laundromat, bicycles, ground storage.
handmade
rockfish,
flounschool, sail charters.
der and trout tackle on sale,
Wi-Fi, ValvTect marine fuel, float- www.regentpointmarina.com
Norview Marina
restrooms and bath houses,
ing and fixed, open and covered
QRappahannock River
slips.
pumpout facilities, ramp, picnic
Boatyard at Christchurch
Deltaville
776-6463
tables, ice, gas grills and East
1228 Crafton Quarter Rd.
Gas
and
diesel,
sewage QJackson Creek
Coast houseboats sales and
Saluda
758-4067 manufacturing.
pumpout, ship’s store, boa- Deltaville Boat Yard
Boatel, 30-ton travel lift, gas, dry
tel, hull and engine repair, 274 Bucks View Ln.
776-8900 storage, ship’s store, bait, bathrestrooms, boat ramp, swimming Deltaville
pool, laundromat, convenience Hull and engine repair, dry stormarket, travel lift, forklift, Delta age, fiberglass repair, carpentry
boat sales and brokerage. www. work, travel lift, full rigging services, full service yard.
norviewmarina.com
Regatta Point
Yachting Center
137 Neptune Ln.
Deltaville
776-8400
Open and covered slips to 70’,
clubhouse, conference room,
pool, private bathrooms, laundry,
pumpout, 30 transient slips for
individuals/groups, wireless internet access, concrete floating
docks.
Deltaville Marina
274 Bucks View Ln.
Deltaville
776-9812
Gas and diesel, sewage pumpout,
ship’s store, restrooms, swimming pool, laundromat, yacht repair services.
QLaGrange Creek
Remlik Marina and
Danny’s Marine Services
485 Burch Rd.
Urbanna
758-5450
Rivertime Marina
Full-service boatyard, hull and
and Boatyard
engine repairs, ship’s store,
141 Hamble Ln.
Deltaville
776-7574 pumpout, 30-ton travel lift, swimFull service boat yard. 30- ton ming pool, restrooms, onshore
travel lift, boat forklift, haul and winter storage, gas, 99 covered
launch, quick haul, bottom paint- slips.
ing, engine and transmission
repair and replacements, winter- QLocklies Creek
izations, wooden and fiberglass Locklies Marina
784 Locklies Creek Rd.
boat repairs.
Topping
758-2871
Gas and diesel fuel, ship’s store,
Stingray Point Marina
dry storage, charter boats moor
Deltaville
776-7272 at the facility, restrooms, two
Ship’s store, hull and engine re- launching ramps, boat rentals,
pair, restrooms, travel lift, boat picnic tables.
storage and annual rentals.
Regent Point Marina
and Boatyard
Walden’s Marina
44 • Rivah • September 2014 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
Deltaville, Va.
804-776-6855
Broad Creek &
Green’s Cove Rd.
New High Speed Gas & Diesel Pump
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Blister Repair • Woodwork • Ships Store
Spray & Brush Painting • Transmissions Rebuilt
Gas & Diesel • Covered Slips
AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR:
Marinas
Adjacent to Urbanna Creek
Bridge. 44 slips, bath and shower facilities, restaurant access,
apartment complex for yearly
rental.
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.
Reedville Marina
902 Main St.
Reedville
453-6789
At Crazy Crab on Cockrell’s
Creek, boat slips, gas/diesel,
showers, pumpout, Wi-Fi, gift
shop, restaurant with inside/
outside dining, 30 and 50 amp
electric.
QGreat Wicomico River
Great Wicomico River Marina
836 Horn Harbor Rd.
Burgess
580-0716
QLittle Wicomico River
Chesapeake Bay
QCoan River
Camp-Resort
Coan River Marina
382 Campground Rd.
3170 Lake Rd.
Reedville
453-3430
Lottsburg
529-6767 Covered slips, store, showers,
Deep water slips with easy ac- swimming pool, mini-golf, pavilcess to bay and river. Gas/die- ion, Sun. breakfast. Overnight
sel, sewage pumpout, ship’s or annual slip rentals. Cabins,
store, laundry, restrooms, full lodges, tent, RV sites.
repairs, 25-ton travelift.
Cockrell’s Marine Railway
Lewisetta Marina
309 Railway Dr.
369 Church Ln.
Heathsville
453-3560
Lottsburg
529-7299 Hull and engine repair, sewage
Gas/diesel, pumpout, ship’s pumpout, ramp.
store, ice, hull and engine repair,
restrooms, ramp.
Smith Point Marina
989 Smith Point Rd.
QCockrell’s Creek
Reedville
453-4077
Buzzards Point Marina
Full service, covered and un468 Buzzard Point Rd.
covered slips, ramp, forklift and
Reedville
453-3545 12-ton travel lift, camping, bathRestrooms, showers, gas/die- house, laundry, ship’s store.
sel, ice, pumpout service, 70 Transients welcome. Wi-Fi. One
in-water slips, dry storage, Wi-Fi, mile to the bay.
Tangier Island ferry service, picnic area.
QLodge Creek
Olverson’s Lodge Creek
Fairport Marina
Marina Inc.
252 Polly Cove Rd.
1161 Melrose Rd.
Fairport
453-5002 Lottsburg
529-6868
Gas/diesel, ship’s store and res- Gas/diesel, pumpout, ramp,
taurant, restrooms.
sand beach, heated pool, laundry, restrooms/showers, boat
Northumberland
QMonroe Bay
Bayside Marina
11 Monroe Bay Ave.
QTowles Creek
Colonial Beach
224-7570
Ingram Bay Marina
40-slip marina, close to down545 Harveys Neck Rd.
town Colonial Beach. New
Heathsville
580-7292 bathhouse and club room. LightNear Wicomico Church. Cov- house Restaurant. Transients
ered slips up to 48', outside welcome.
slips up to 60'. Transient
slips, rental cabins, banquet Nightingale’s Motel
facilities. Gas/diesel, sewage and Marina
pumpout, ship’s store, tack- 101 Monroe Bay Ave.
le/bait shop, deep boat ramp, Colonial Beach
224-7956
restrooms, showers, beach. 10 transient slips, restrooms,
Fishing char ters, cruises (din- restaurant next door, motel
ner, sunset or destination), accommodations.
boat/canoe rentals.
Stanford’s Marina
and Railway
QYeocomico River
829 Robin Grove Ln.
Krantz Marine Railway
Colonial Beach
224-7644
3048 Harryhogan Rd.
Working boatyard, slip rentals,
Callao
529-6851 haul and lift, wooden boat rePumpout, ship’s store, hardware pairs, marine store.
and marine supplies only, hull
and engine repair, restrooms, Monroe Bay Marina
slip rentals.
551 Lafayette St.
Colonial Beach
224-7544
95 rental slips, water and elecRichmond
tric, bathrooms, on-site security.
QMorattico Creek
Whelan’s Marina
Winkie Doodle Point Marina
3993 Hales Point Rd.
554 Lafayette St.
Farnham
394-9500 Colonial Beach
224-9560
Gas, ship’s store, boat re- 65 rental slips, bathrooms, wapairs, launching ramp, ABC off, ter and electric.
restrooms/showers, sales of
boat and engines, Yamaha Wave QPotomac River
Runners, travel lift.
Coles Point Marina
307 Plantation Dr.
Coles Point
472-4011
Westmoreland
Located on the tidal Potomac
QMattox Creek
River. Boat slips, full service
Stepp’s Harbor View Marina
boatyard, boat ramp, ship’s
277 Harbor View Circle
store, non-ethanol gas, picnic
Oak Grove
224-9265 area, campground, pool and
Slip rentals, showers, pool, restaurant.
store, snack bar, boat sales
and repairs, fuel, sewage
pumpout.
with trailer storage, covered and
open slips, transients welcome.
Colonial Beach Yacht Center
1787 Castlewood Dr.
Colonial Beach
224-7230
200-slip marina with covered
and floating berths, transients
welcome, fuel, ship’s store,
boat yard with 30-ton marine
lift, sewage pumpout, bathhouse, beach, playground, pub,
restaurant.
1650 State Park Rd.
Montross
493-8821
Public boat ramp, gas, ice, bait
and fishing supplies.
QYeocomico River
Kinsale Harbour Yacht Club
and Restaurant
285 Kinsale Rd.
Kinsale
472-2514
Deep water slips, showers,
swimming pool, tennis court,
and restaurant. Transients
welcome.
Port Kinsale Marina
and Resort
347 Allen Point Ln.
Kinsale
472-2044
106 slips. Store, fuel, electric, laundry, bath houses, slip
rentals, boat ramp, sewage
pumpout, pool, lodging. The
Mooring Restaurant. Full-service marina with mechanical
services.
White Point Marina
175 Marina Dr.
Kinsale
472-2977
Slip rentals, fuel, sewage
pumpout, showers, haul-out/
railway facilities, mechanical
services.
Visit us in Annapolis
at the US Sailboat Show
Oct. 9-13, 2014
Registration continues for
the ‘Race for Independence’
LANCASTER—Yankee Point
Marina, 1303 Oak Hill Road,
Lancaster, recently announced the
“Race for Independence,” a regatta to
benefit the Independence Fund, will
be held October 24-26.
The Independence Fund provides adaptive wheelchairs to combat-wounded, said Karen Knull of
Yankee Point Marina.
The chairs cost $15,000 each
and are all customized to each soldier, based on his desired life-style
needs, explained Knull. The Veterans
Administration will provide a basic
wheel chair. The Independence Fund
goes further and buys a chair that
allows the veterans to continue their
Rare Catch
Matthew Wilson, 12, of Saluda
displays the rare snakehead fish
he caught in LaGrange Creek
on June 16 at the home of his
grandparents. Snakeheads are
considered an invasive species
in this area and cause ecological
damage because they are toplevel predators, meaning they
have no natural enemies outside
of their native environment of
Africa and Asia. They are valuable
as a food source.
lives as much as possible as they did
before they were wounded. To learn
more about the Independence Fund,
visit independencefund.org.
Regatta registration is under way
at yankeepointmarina.com. Direct
questions to Karen Knull at Yankee
Point Marina, 462-7635, or karen@
yankeepointmarina.com. Donations
and payments can be made using
PayPal, credit card, check or cash.
The regatta will open with a welcome cocktail party on Friday afternoon, said Knull. A crew breakfast,
skipper’s meeting and racing will be
held on Saturday.
Following the race, there will be
another cocktail party, when sailors
can review their scores of the first
day’s races and establish bragging
rights. Dinner will be served at 6
p.m., followed by speakers from the
Indy Fund and entertainment.
The Sunday schedule will be the
same as Saturday, less the dinner and
cocktail party.
John and Lin McCarthy will serve
as principal race officers, she said.
“We will also have 10 to 12 veterans here to participate in the weekend
and hopefully, race with the skippers,” said Knull. “The U.S. Naval
Academy will also be sending 10 to
12 midshipmen to take part in the
weekend’s activities.”
Additional guests will include
“Truckin for Troops” and other veterans. Truckin for Troops is a support
group that provides outings for vets
and their families.
Fox News journalist Jennifer Griffin will serve as emcee for the weekend. There will be additional veteran
speakers and other activities, said
Knull.
“We hope that you will support
the regatta and show how the Northern Neck supports our ‘Wounded
Heroes’,” she said.
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(800) 408-2426
Have an event to be listed in next year’s Rivah? For Middle Peninsula events,
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delivered
Youth member wins Invitations
by ‘penny express’
NNAC Flounder Bash
KILMARNOCK—The Northern Neck Anglers Club (NNAC)
recently announced the results
of the July 19-20 Flounder Bash
multi-species fishing tournament,
sponsored by J&W Seafood of
Deltaville.
NNAC youth member Evan
Gregg placed first in the flounder
division with a 3-pound, 15-ounce
fish, reported club secretary Mark
Roy. Frank Brewer placed second
with a 2-pound 15-ounce flounder
and Scott Gregg was third with a
1-pound, 14-ounce catch.
In the croaker division, Jay
Straughan placed first with a
1-pound, 1-ounce fish; Jan Jamrog,
second, 14 ounces; and Elwood Ball,
third, 14 ounces. Jamrog broke the
tie with an earlier weigh-in.
In the spot division, Straughan
placed first with a 9-ounce fish;
Tom Hedgpeth, second, 8 ounces;
and Scot McKenzie, third, 8
ounces.
J&W Seafood awarded gift certificates to the top two finishers in each
division, said Roy. All adult participants landing fish received points in
the annual Angler of the Year competition, earning 4 points for first
place, 3 for second, 2 for third and 1
point for all other entries.
The next tournament will
Upcoming tournaments are September 13-14, speckled trout/Spanish mackerel/spot/puppy drum;
October 11-12, rockfish/bluefish/
speckled trout; and November
29-December 7, rockfish.
Annual dues are $30 and all tournaments are free to members. To
join, visit northernneckanglersclub.
wordpress.com; or call secretary
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IRVINGTON—Noting that registrations for this year’s Hospice
Turkey Shoot Regatta are running
well ahead of last year for established (non-wooden) divisions,
regatta chairman emeritus John
McConnico recently launched a
“penny express” to reach wooden
boats.
He enlisted committee members Joel Dugan and Warren Ryan
to deliver individual invitations in
plastic bags, each weighted with a
penny, to wooden boat owners.
“The pennies are for good
luck,” explained delivery captain
Ryan. “The hardest part is keeping my co-worker from falling out
of the boat.”
Dugan, dry except for his feet,
made no comment. With the assistance of two other delivery boats
manned by McConnico, George
Evan Gregg displays his winning Bott and John Henley, the group
catch, a 3-pound, 15-ounce flounder. delivered over 300 penny invitations.
McConnico said the race committee is actively seeking wooden
boat entries this year partly
because as time passes, there are
fewer of them.
“We’re very pleased with the
number of classic boats that
have already registered,” said
McConnico.“We really do want to
increase our wooden boat participation.”
He said the regatta’s Doug
Power Wobbly Compass Trophy
would be awarded to the best performing wooden boat.
“So, if a non-wooden boat
owner gets an invitation and they
know of someone who qualifies,
we hope they’ll pass it on,” said
McConnico. “Or, if they don’t
know of someone, and they qualify as a classic boat owner, then
they can use the invitation to register themselves.”
According to co-race chairman
Jerry Latell, a previous Turkey
Shoot winner, the regatta was originally established to provide an
opportunity for older boats to participate in a relaxed environment
where their classic beauty and
the sailing skills of their captains
could be appreciated and enjoyed.
“We can’t bring back the past,
but we can encourage greater participation in this particular division,” said Latell.
Several members of the Yankee
Point Racing and Cruising Club,
including George and Marlene
Bott, assisted Ryan and Dugan in
preparing the penny packets and
were rewarded with a spaghetti
and wine dinner hosted by Ellen
Dugan.
This year’s Turkey Shoot,
hosted by the Rappahannock River
Yacht Club with the support of the
Yankee Point Racing and Cruising
Club, will be held October 3-5.
Onshore activities will be held in
the event tent at Rappahannock
Yachts in Irvington. A cocktail
party and dinner are open to the
public.
The regatta benefits local Hospice organizations and is open to
sailboats with designs at least 25
years old.
Captains registering before
September 1 qualify for a $10 discount off the regular $70 fee. For
registration, schedules and fees,
visit www.turkeyshoot.org.
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Stephanie Bennett of Lanexa displays the citation speckled trout she
recently caught in the Piankatank River on live bait. The 26-inch, 5 lb.,
11 oz. speck was weighed in at The Tackle Shop at J&W Seafood in
Deltaville.
48 f
Billy Pipkin
The Fishing Line
September:
Top to bottom, it’s that good!
S
eptember is an exciting
month. It marks the start of
the football season, but locally
what’s even more exciting is
the robust fishing. This month
offers superb action as most
species begin to school up and
feed heavily in preparation for
their fall migration.
As the chapter of our summer
season nears its close, it leaves
us with a hot outlook on fishing. September is a time when
fish feed aggressively both top
and bottom.
What’s on top?
During
this
transitional
period between summer and
fall, there are a few top water
species that draw the most
attention: Spanish mackerel,
bluefish and red drum.
Anglers should find plenty
of trolling action, consisting
mainly of bluefish and Spanish
mackerel with guest appearances of large drum.
Trolling produces a variety
of species with the same 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 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.
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 throughout the first
half 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.
There are sizeable specimens
available during this time.
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.
Who’s on the bottom?
Bottom fishing will peak this
month and should continue to
provide good action into October. Croaker fishing picked up
this year but spot have been the
most plentiful bottom feeders.
48 • Rivah • September 2014 Most of the rivers and creeks
are holding half to three quarter
pound spot, as are the channel
edges where jumbo spot are lingering.
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.
SPECKLED TROUT fishing will also pick up as fall
progresses. Action should be
hot in September and continue
deep into October. Grassy flats
are great places to fish for
these trout. Locations up river
are also holding the specks as
anglers fishing out of canoes
and kayaks are having a blast
with light tackle action in the
skinny waters of creeks.
FLOUNDER will linger into
late month and can be found in
the lower rivers and along channel edges. We’ve had fair landings this year yet overall catches
still remain below average. The
Cell continues to offer the best
results on the bumpy bottom
near Buoys 41 and 42.
STRIPED
BASS
will
become the buzzword during
late month when they become
more plentiful while trolling
in southern Maryland waters.
With the season not opening
up in Virginia until October 4,
many anglers will be traveling north across the border for
a warmup. Many of these fish
remain well to the north at this
time with the majority being
above Point Lookout. We have
a good population of these fish
inshore as well. There will be a
gradual move out of the creeks
and rivers into the bay waters
in September and at the start
of October. As water temperatures drop we will see a greater
number following the baitfish
into deeper waters. Numbers
of 18-28 inch class striped bass
are on the increase and promise
to provide anglers with good
action this fall.
Whether you prefer top or
bottom, the action will 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
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2014 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
Limit: 10 Bluefish per person per day
Spadefish
Limit: 4 Spadefish per person per day
Spanish Mackerel
Limit: 15 Spanish Mackerel per person per day
Speckled Trout (Spotted Sea Trout)
Season closed through July 31, 2014
Limit: 5 Speckled Trout per person per day, only one may be 24" or greater
Cobia
Limit: 1 Cobia per person per day
Striped Bass (Striper, Rockfish)
Grey Trout (Weakfish)
Limit: 1 Grey Trout per day per person
Virginia Trophy Season in Chesapeake Bay, May 1 through June 15
Minimum Size Limit: 32"
Possession Limit: 1 Rockfish per person per day
Spring Season, May 16–June 15
Minimum Size Limit: 18" | Maximum Size Limit **: 28"
Limit: 2 Rockfish per person per day
** One fish of the two fish limit may be larger than 32" in length or larger
Fall Season, October 4–December 31
2 per person per day
1 Rockfish 28" or longer can be kept
Minimum Size Limit: 18" | Maximum Size Limit: 28"
Red Drum (Channel Bass)
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
Limit: 4 Flounder per person per day
Tautog
Limit: 3 Tautog per person per day
Closed Season: May 1–September 19
For information on the most current regulations, contact Virginia Marine Resources Commission, 2600 Washington Ave., P.O. Box 756, Newport News, Va. 23607: (757) 247-2200. VMRC “Hotline” number to report
violations: (800) 541-4646. VMRC monitors VHF Channel 17. The VMRC website is www.mrc.state.va.us. Fish illustrations, courtesy Duane Raver, may not be reproduced without permission (919) 553-0280.
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.
Layton Ramp
On Rt. 637 in Tappahannock.
Prince Street Public Landing
Off Rt. 360 in downtown
Tappahannock.
Gloucester
Deep Point Landing
At the end of Rt. 606. Turn from
Rt. 198 at Harcum.
Gloucester Point Landing
Near north end of York River
bridge, off Rt. 17.
Williams Landing
At the end of Rt. 1303, off Rt. 17.
Cappahosic Landing
Rt. 614 near Sassafras.
Tanyard Landing
At the end of Rt. 617. From Rt.
17 at Woods Crossroads, take Rt.
610 south, then Rt. 617 right.
Warehouse Landing
At the end of Rt. 621. From Rt. 17,
turn near Gloucester Courthouse.
King and Queen
Waterfence Landing
At the end of Rt. 611. Turn off Rt.
14 at Shanghai.
King William
West Point Landing
Turn off Rt. 33 near west end of
Mattaponi River bridge.
Lancaster
Greenvale Creek Landing
From River Rd. (Rt. 354) near Mollusk, turn on Rocky Neck Rd. (Rt.
662) to Thomas Landing Rd.
From River Road (Rt. 354) turn on
Belle Isle State Road (Rt. 683).
Fee $3.
Mathews
Richmond
Milford Haven Landing
Simonson Landing
On Gwynn’s Island. Turn from Rt. At the end of Rt. 606. Turn from
198.
Rt. 3 onto Rt. 608, then to Rt.
606.
Town Point Landing
At the end of Rt. 615. From Rt. Totuskey Creek Landing
198 south of Mathews Court- Off Rt. 3 south of Warsaw.
house, turn right onto Rt. 615.
Carter’s Wharf
Off Newland Rd. (Rt. 624) to CartMiddlesex
er’s Wharf Rd. (Rt. 622).
Mill Stone Landing
At the end of Rt. 608, Water View. Farnham Creek
Turn off Rt. 17 onto Rt. 640, then Canoe Landing
Rt. 608 on Farnham Creek Rd.
left on Rt. 608.
Oakes/Saluda Landing
At the end of Rt. 618. Turn at stop- Westmoreland
light in Saluda.
Enter from Rt. 3.
Upper Mill Creek Landing
At the end of Rt. 626. Near Bonums Landing
Hartfield, take Rt. 627, then left At the end of Rt. 763. Turn from
on Rt. 626.
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Urbanna Creek
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In Urbanna at the end of Virginia At the end of Rt. 622. Turn from
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out-of town users).
Branson Cove
Northumberland
Rt. 202 towards Coles Point.
Lodge Landing
From Northumberland Hwy. (Rt. Coles Point Plantation
360) in Callao, turn right on Harry Off of Rt. 728, Coles Point.
Hogan Rd. (Rt. 712). Go to end.
Colonial Beach Landing
Forest Landing
From Northumberland Hwy. (Rt. Rt. 205 between Oak Grove
360) north of Heathsville, turn on and Colonial Beach.
Coan Stage Rd. (Rt. 612).
Rowes Landing
From Northumberland Hwy. (Rt.
360) near Heathsville, turn on
Rowe’s Landing Rd. (Rt. 601) to
the end.
Cooper’s Landing
From Northumberland Hwy (Rt.
360) turn south at Horsehead
onto Cooper’s Landing Rd. (Rt.
707) to end.
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Urbanna
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Shell Landing
Turn from Northumberland Hwy. classic country music will be
(Rt. 360) in Reedville onto Fleeton featured at the Urbanna Firehouse on Saturday, September
Rd. (Rt. 657).
20, from 7-10 p.m. Covereddish snacks are shared at interCranes Creek
Turn from Jessie Ball duPont Me- mission.
morial Hwy. (Rt. 200) at Wicomico
Admission is free, but donaChurch onto Sandy Point Rd. (Rt. tions are accepted to benefit
666).
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Department Auxiliary.
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Port Haywood Hours:
Sat. 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Closed Sun.
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Rivah Museums & Historic Sites
A
Essex
Essex County Museum
and Historical Society
218 Water Lane
Tappahannock
443-4690
Included is the “Carl D. Silver
Gallery,” another smaller gallery,
a gift shop, reference room, document storage room, and handicap accessible restrooms.
Exhibits of interest include
“from Sandlot to Semipro: Baseball in Essex County,” which
follows the story of America’s
pastime in the county from just
after the Civil War to present
day. The museum also houses
a civil war diorama: “Ft. Lowry.”
Continuing exhibits include prehistoric fossils, Native American
artifacts, colonial relics, and
items from the American Revolution, Bacon’s Rebellion, the Civil
War and World Wars I and II.
Open free of charge daily (except for Wed. and Sun.) from 10
a.m.–3 p.m.
Gloucester
Gloucester Museum
of History
6539 Main Street
Gloucester
693-1234
The Botetourt Building, built
about 1770, was New’s Ordinary, a roadside tavern. On display is the “Battle of the Hook”
exhibit, which was donated by
the Battle of the Hook Committee and created by Warren Deal.
Other displays of military conflicts focus on Gloucester’s WW
II veterans. Also on display is the
“Good Old Days” exhibit.
The free museum is open
Mon.–Sat. from 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
and by appointment.
Pocahontas Museum
7335 Lewis Avenue
Gloucester
815-0988
The Museum has information,
artifacts and pictures relating to
the Indian Pocahontas, Captain
John Smith and the Powhatan
Indians. On display is a rock traditionally known as the one on
which Capt. John Smith’s head
was placed when Pocahontas
saved his life at Werawocomoco
(Wicomico) in Gloucester County.
The museum is open by
appointment.
p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Steamboat Era Museum
156 King Carter Drive
Irvington
438-6888
The museum offers a visual
history of the steamboats’ importance to area commerce,
culture, social connections and
life to small towns along the
Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Dioramas, oral histories,
models, artifacts, paintings,
photos and audio and interactive
components.
The “Welcome Aboard” exhibit
features an eight foot cutaway
A slat bonnet, pillow cases, doll’s quilt, grandma’s and granddaughter’s aprons are among the items made model of the steamer Lancaster.
from feed bags included in the “Feed Sack/Feed Bag” exhibit now featured at the Gloucester Museum of Also featured are vignettes of
History through September 30. Other items on display are quilts, curtains, a lady’s dress, dish towels, original various rooms such as a typical
feed sacks and dozens of feed bags of assorted designs. The museum is located in the historic Botetourt stateroom, wheelhouse, boiler
Building at 6539 Main Street and is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and closed room, galley and dining room.
Sundays and holidays. For information and tours call (804) 693-1234. Admission is free.
The exhibit includes a six foot
map showing steamboat wharf
The church was built in 1735
stops.
Rosewell
by Robert “King” Carter.
Open Thurs.–Sat., 10 a.m.–4
5113 Old Rosewell Lane
tal records, county histories,
The church, reception center church records, and family files. p.m., May–Nov. Group tours by
Gloucester
693-2585
Begun in 1725, Rosewell was and museum are open to the The card catalogue is available appointment. Admission: Adults:
$5.00. Children under 12 and achome to the Page family for more public Apr.–Nov. from 10 a.m.–4 online.
than 100 years. The ruins sit on p.m. Mon.–Sat. and 1–4 p.m.
Open Wed.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. tive military free.
the bank of the York River. Here, Sun. Call for group tours. Other Admission is $3.
you may see the brickwork and times by appointment.
Research library open Tues.Mathews
grace of form and scale which www.christchurch1735.org
Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. with a $5
Fort Nonsense
have inspired poets and archidaily use fee.
Kilmarnock Museum
tects since Thomas Jefferson.
Both facilities open some VA-14/John Clayton Memorial
In 1916, a tragic fire swept the 76 N. Main Street
Saturdays. Closed major holiday Hwy. at the intersection of VA-3.
Built in 1861 and known as
436-9100 weekends. Check website for
mansion, leaving a magnificent Kilmarnock
“Fort Nonsense”, this fort was
This museum features dis- complete listing and hours.
shell which is testament to 18th
also identified as “Smart’s Mill/
plays and exhibits focusing on
century craftsmanship.
North End Mill Fortification”. On
Remaining are the four chim- Kilmarnock’s past and present.
Morattico Waterfront
the site there is a park area with
Rotating exhibits are featured Museum
neys, the east wall with its comtrails leading through the trees
pass head window and carved plus displays of local artifacts 6584 Morattico Road
and over the earthen remains of
keystone, the wine cellar and and a timeline of events through- Morattico
enough of the walls to sense out area history. Currently on exThe museum offers exhibits of the old Fort.
There are a number of informathe proportion and scale of the hibit is news photography by the an old fashioned country store,
origninal structure. The last fam- late Tanyua Dickenson, reporter the history of the work life, gear tional posters that tell some of
ily to own Rosewell donated the for the Rappahannock Record.
and agriculture of local watermen the history of the area and Fort
The museum is open Thurs.– of the village. Also on display are Nonsense.
ruins to the Gloucester Historical
Society in 1979. Since 1995, Sat., 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Free.
Native American artifacts, phothe Rosewell Foundation has
tos and documents relating to Gwynn’s Island Museum
1775 Old Ferry Road
taken on the mission of preserv- Mary Ball Washington
village history.
725-7949
ing, studying, and presenting the Museum
The museum is open Sat. Gwynn
Features an exhibit of the
8346 Mary Ball Road
historic ruin.
noon–4 p.m. and Sun. 1–4 p.m.
“CINMAR” Discovery—the oldest
Visitor center and gift shop. Lancaster Courthouse
May–Oct.
man-made stone tool found in
462-7280
Open April–Oct. Mon.–Thurs.
the Americas. The original stone
Located in the Historic District, Northern Neck
& Sat. 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Sun. 1
blade was dated at 20,000
p.m.–4 p.m. General admission the museum comprises three Sports Wall of Fame
years old and is on display in the
$4, student/groups (10 or more) historic buildings and library. 60 South Main Street
More than 350 years of area Kilmarnock
435-1211 Smithsonian Institution. It was
$3, child (6-12) $2.
history is on exhibit in the 1797
The Northern Neck Sports dredged from 240 feet of water
clerk’s office, 1821 jail, and Wall of Fame features plaques about 40 miles offshore in the
Lancaster
1828 Lancaster House.
with bios and photos of indi- Atlantic Ocean by Mathews scalChrist Church and
The Genealogy and History Li- viduals past and present that lop boat captain Thurston Shawn
Carter Reception Center and brary provides more than 7000 have excelled in sports from the in 1970.
Museum
Other exhibits include a prereference materials including Northern Neck of Virginia. Free.
420 Christ Church Road
local court records, census Located inside The Sports Cen- Civil War Wheeler and Wilson
Weems
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52 • Rivah • September 2014 Museums
depicting the legend of Col. Hugh
Gwynn accepting what is now
called Gwynn’s Island from Princess Pocahontas in gratitude for
saving her life when she fell from
her canoe.
Also featured is memorabilia
from the 1907 Jamestown Exposition, an extensive display of
antique spectacles collected by
the late Dr. Wm. H. Gatten, and
artifacts from a mid-18th century
home site, including glass and
pottery shards from the 17th
century, a King George III half
penny dated 1773, Native American points, pottery and fossils.
There also are photos of two barrel wells.
Also on display are items relating to the Black American history
of Gwynn’s Island, prehistoric
Native Americans, and an extensive history on the life of Captain
John Smith and his connection to
Gwynn’s Island. There is a 100plus year old corn sheller, with
original red paint and name.
There is a large collection of
antique medical instruments
from the estate of the late
Mathews physician, Dr. James
Warren Dorsey Haynes, and the
old Grimstead Post Office.
The museum, open 1–5 p.m.
each Fri., Sat. and Sun. May–
Oct., also has a research library
and gift shop.
Admission is free, donations
welcome.
Mathews Maritime Museum
482 Main Street
Mathews
725-4444
The museum features memorabilia, artifacts, documents,
photos, models, and many memories of time gone by. Long a boat
building area of note, Mathews
additionally has had its share of
local watermen, menhaden fishermen, merchant mariners, US
Navy sailors, fish packing houses, boat repair facilities, and marinas. The museum honors the
past and works to educate the
future about maritime history.
The museum is staffed by
volunteers, generally on Fri. and
Sat. from Apr.–Nov. from 10–2,
or by request for groups. If the
“open” flag is flying, you’re invited inside.
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Tompkins Cottage
43 Brickbat Road
Mathews
725-3487
Near the Mathews Courthouse, is a typical tidewater
cottage of the early 1800s. It
houses a museum and headquarters of the Mathews Historical Society.
The oldest wooden structure in
the courthouse, it was used by
Christopher Tompkins as a general store starting in 1816.
The museum houses a permanent exhibit of Mathews history
including information on Captain
Sally Tompkins, the only woman
officer in the Confederate Army.
Also included is an area of changing exhibits, a county map, and a
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concerning Mathews history and
related gift items.
Admission is free. Open Fri.
and Sat. from 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
through Oct.
Middlesex
and Holly Point Nature Park
287 Jackson Creek Rd.
Deltaville
776-7200
The new museum building is
featuring the “John M. Barber’s
Chesapeake-50 Years of Maritime Art” exhibition with 58 of
Barber’s original paintings on
loan from their owners. Also on
display are the exhibits: “Civil
War in Middlesex 1864,” “Historic buildings of Middlesex”, “What
is a Deadrise?”, “Restoration of
the F.D. Crockett” and a Family
Boatbuilding Week Wright Skiff.
Various ships models are also on
display. The Museum is open 10
a.m.-4 p.m. daily.
The F. D. Crockett, a 64’ logbottom buyboat, is at the museum’s pierwalk, along with
the Explorer, a 31’ museum
built reproduction of the shallop
John Smith used in 1608 to explore and map Chesapeake Bay,
the custom deadrise “Francis
Smith,” and the museum’s restored Deltaville round-sterned
deadrise “Cooper Hill.” Also on
the pier are a variety of boats
typical of those built in Deltaville.
In the newly redesigned park
are picnic tables, a sculpture
garden, kayak landing, children’s
garden and walking trails.
On fourth Saturdays from
May–Nov., there are Farmers’
Markets held with vendors, free
creek cruises and, in the evenings, a Groovin’ in the Park outdoor concert.
The Holly Point Nature Park is
open daily, dawn to dusk.
Middlesex County Museum
Saluda
758-3663
As one of the oldest county
museums in the state of Virginia, the museum covers over
400 years of local history. Recently remodeled, our expanded
exhibits feature a vast array of
objects and items not seen together before: fossils and Indian
artifacts, 19th Century textiles
and clothing, a 1930’s country
store, agricultural and industrial
tools, historical money, toys and
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medical instruments. The exhibits contain stories of our past,
including our African American
history, Civil War, Revolutionary
War, WWI, and WWII era, and
tales of our most famous local
resident, Lt. General “Chesty”
Puller, the most decorated Marine in corps history.
The museum has local history books for sale and resource
books for the public’s use in the
research center.
Open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Wed.–Sat.
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 Preservation 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. (Courtesy of Emily
Chowning. Excerpt from “Images
of America Urbanna” by Larry S.
Chowning)
Fri.–Sun. from 11 a.m. – 4
p.m.
.
Northumberland
Northern Neck Farm Museum
Burgess
761-5952
Luther Welch donated the property and much of the equipment
to create a museum to tell the
history of farming in the Northern
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 Northern Neck
rural electrification.
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 offers visitors a
glimpse of the rich heritage of
the fishermen and watermen of
Virginia’s Northern Neck and the
Chesapeake Bay.
In addition to the main museum gallery 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 offers tours twice monthly,
and the Elva C., a 55-foot traditional workboat built in 1922,
which offers tours to members.
The museum also offers 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
A 1700’s restored Tavern
Reedville Fishermen’s Museum
Preserving the Watermen’s Heritage
and community square, the site
includes a gift shop, foundation
office, blacksmith shop, woodworkers shop, spinning and weaving studio and Carriage House.
The Transportation Museum
Building houses a permanent exhibit of the Chicacoan Oak. The
museum also offers a community
room for rent and various classes
in heritage arts.
Gift Shop: Call for hours. 5803536. Blacksmith shop hours:
Tues., Thurs., Sat. 10 a.m.–3
p.m. Spinning and weaving studio hours: Wed. 10 a.m.–2 p.m.;
Sun. 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Quilt Guild
hours: First Tues. of the month,
10 a.m.–2 p.m. Woodworkers
studio hours: Fri. 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Restaurant hours: lunch and dinner Thurs.–Sat. and Sun. lunch,
call 580-7900. Tavern Foundation
hours: Mon.–Fri. 9 a.m.–noon.
www.rhhtfoundation.org
signer Francis Lightfoot Lee. A
partial ruin, the house provides
a unique opportunity to see “behind the walls” of an 18th century mansion.
The King Conservation and
Visitors Center provides information on the history of the property
and the architectural conservation work going on at Menokin.
Hike trails to Cat Point Creek
through the Rappahannock River
Valley National Wildlife Refuge.
From Apr.–Oct., open Mon.–
Sat., 10 a.m.–4 p.m. From
Nov.–March, open Mon.–Fri. 10
a.m.–4 p.m. and weekends by
appointment.
Richmond County Museum
5874 East Richmond 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 office. The jail’s
hanging chamber is also on the
Richmond
second floor.
Menokin
On permanent display is a
4037 Menokin Road
scale model of the historic 1748
Warsaw
Richmond County Courthouse,
Menokin was built c. 1769. It the third oldest courthouse in
was the home of Independence Virginia, a collection of Forrest
Patton photography and an old
fashioned country store. Another
exhibit features Francis Lightfoot
Lee, signer of the Declaration of
Independence.
Open Wed.–Sat. from 11
a.m.–3 p.m.
Westmoreland
A.T. Johnson Museum
18849 Kings Hwy.
Montross
493-7070
The museum preserves the
history and legacy of education
for African American students in
the Northern Neck, especially in
Westmoreland County.
The museum is a depository
for collections, artifacts, memorabilia, documents and other
items related to education.
Built in 1937 in the Colonial
Revival style, A. T. Johnson High
School was the first public education facility serving African American students in Westmoreland.
The school was named for Armstead Tasker Johnson, a black
educator and community leader
instrumental in its construction.
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being renovated by the Kinsale
Foundation for gallery, library and
George Washington
meeting space. The 1909 Bank
Birthplace National
of Kinsale building stands just
Monument
off the green beside the Kinsale
1732 Popes Creek Road
Motor Corp. building (1919).
Colonial Beach
224-1732
Open Fri. and Sat. from 10
George Washington is among a.m.–5 p.m.
Westmoreland’s most famous
native sons. Commander of the Museum at Colonial Beach
Continental Army, Revolutionary 128 Hawthorne Street
War hero and first President of Colonial Beach
224-3379
the United States, he professed
It is housed in the former Hoffto be first and foremost a farmer. man Gas Building (c. 1893).
Open to the public 9 a.m.–5
The museum depicts Colop.m. Admission is free.
nial Beach heritage through
various artifacts. Emphasis is
James Monroe Birthplace
on the period from 1890 through
Museum and Visitor Center
1958 when the town was a
4460 James Monroe Hwy.
busy river tourism attraction
Colonial Beach
214-9145 that drew huge summer crowds.
Open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays from Westmoreland County
Memorial Day through Labor Museum and Library
Day. Admission is free. A picnic 43 Court Square
area is on the grounds and a ca- Montross
493-8440
noe launch is at a dock on MonBelieved to be the oldest muroe Creek.
seum in the Northern Neck, this
museum was chartered in 1939
Kinsale Museum
and dedicated in 1941. It was
449 Kinsale Road
established to give a permanent
Kinsale
472-3001 home to the life-sized portrait
The museum is dedicated to of William Pitt, the Earl of Chathe preservation, collection, exhi- tham (1768), painted by Charles
bition and interpretation of local Willson Peale and to provide a
history. It’s in a late 19th centu- location for artistic, recreationry barroom, which was used as al, and educational facilities.
a meat market in the 1920s; the
Permanent exhibits include
portraits of Westmoreland County’s historical figures, fossils
and native American artifacts.
A temporary exhibit, which runs
from Oct. through Mar., features
“mourning jewelry” as a nod to
Halloween. In addition to these
exhibits, the Museum hosts
several receptions and lectures
each year and houses a history
and genealogy research library.
Open Mon.-Sat. from 10 a.m.4 p.m. Admission is free. It also
serves as the Visitor Center for
Westmoreland County.
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feature model planes air
show, spot landing contest
TOPPING – Antique and classic
planes, cars and boats will converge
for the 19th Annual Wings, Wheels &
Keels show on Saturday, September
27, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at Hummel
Airfield on Route 3 at Topping.
Wings, Wheels & Keels will
feature more than 150 antique and
classic cars, numerous aircraft, and
dozens of boats.
This year’s show will feature
historical military vehicles displays
and a recreated WWII mobile Navy
recruiting station as it would have
been seen during the war in small
towns.
Antique airplanes with a premiere showing of select seaplanes
and a helicopter are among the
antique, ultra-light and experimental aircraft to be displayed.
An air show with remote controlled model aircraft will include
two turbo Jet A-10’s flying up to
200 MPH and a flying lawnmower.
The show starts at 1 p.m.
There is no admission fee,
and there is a parking donation
requested. All parking proceeds
benefit the nearby Hartfield Volunteer Fire Department.
Spot landing contest
Returning this year is an airplane
“spot landing” contest, which tests
the pilots’ skills when landing. The
competition begins at 10 a.m.
The pilot who places his aircraft’s
wheels closest to or on a yellow line
on the runway on touchdown will
win a cash prize. “We see it as our
own little Hummel Airport reality
show,” said Jamie Barnhardt, who
founded Wings Wheels & Keels.
“This should be pretty exciting for
the pilots and spectators.”
A scoreboard will be used to
help spectators stay in the loop.
There will be double-elimination
with a final shootout.
The Virginia Department of the
Treasury, Division of Unclaimed
Property returns this year. At the
2012 show, the service found more
than $48,000 in unclaimed money
for citizens.
There will be a children’s carnival, antique firetruck parade, arts
and crafts, and Chesapeake Baystyle foods. There will be many
exhibits from the Reedville and
Deltaville maritime museums.
For more details, call 758-2753.
Labor Day Art Show is
at RAL Studio Gallery
KILMARNOCK—The
Rappahannock
Art
League
recently
announced
several
upcoming special events, including the 2014 Labor Day Art Show.
Unless otherwise noted, all
events take place at the Studio
Gallery, 19 North Main Street,
Kilmarnock, reported Barbara
Pulling. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.
The annual Labor Day Art
Show will be open to the public
from August 27 through September 1. The show will feature works
of art in a variety of mediums by
Rappahannock Art League members. Sara Linda Poly, a prominent artist known for her sweeping
skies and landscapes will serve as
judge, said Pulling.
Her work is inspired by eastern scenes, western vistas and
other locations to which her love
of plein air painting has taken her,
added Pulling.
September events
From September 2 through 27,
a new exhibit, “Labor Day Art
Show Winners,” will feature the
award-winning works from the
Labor Day Art Show.
A First Friday reception from 5
to 7 p.m. September 5 will showcase the exhibit. The public is
invited to view the award-winning
works, meet some of the artists
and enjoy light refreshments.
An Art Forum will be held at 1
p.m. September 22. The topic will
be “African American Art at the
Virginia Museum of Arts.”
“This lecture will observe
many works by artists who deal
with African American life and
history as well as art that ranges
in time period, style and subject
matter,” said Pulling. “Gain an
understanding of and appreciation for the discipline of African
American art.”
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10 things to do in Mathews
1
Start at the Mathews Visitor’s Center on Main Street where you will find out how much there is to do in
Virginia’s second smallest (geographically) county. Only urban Arlington County is smaller. Mathews has
more than 200 miles of shoreline, more than any other county that touches the Chesapeake Bay. Browse the
center’s hand-crafted items, all of which were made by Mathews artisans. Pick up a county map that features
points of interest, an events calendar, public access points, and more. Relax on the front porch. Sit there
long enough and you’ll see just about everyone in Mathews go through the main intersection of the county.
2
Located at 206 Main Street is Frenchy’s, aka Put In Creek Carvings. It’s been described by some
as “enchantingly odd.” Versatile artist Ben Richardson has created a visitor-friendly art and activity
shop. Open daily from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Richardson’s gallery houses
his carvings, vintage and contemporary art, homemade jewelry, oddball artifacts, and much more. From a
palm-size osprey to a giant totem-like Native American that looms over a display case in the front room,
they represent a career that spans several decades. A vintage pool table is ready for a game. For a small
fee, patrons can shoot pool or throw darts with Richardson, or with friends.
3
Take in a free and often unique film at the Mathews Film Society on the third floor of The Halcyon
Building at 40 Court Street on the corner of Main and Church streets. It’s the building with a threestory mosaic on the side. To receive a weekly list of films and events, email Mathewsfilmsociety@gmail.
com; or visit mathewsfilmsociety.org.
4
Wolf Trap Lighthouse
Find “Treasures by the Bay” and browse through its six antique and consignment stores. Five of
them are within walking distance of the visitor’s center, where you can pick up a brochure with a map
and discount coupon that is good until the last Friday of September.
5
Stroll the shoreline to find sea glass, shells and polished stones. Two popular beaches are Bethel
Beach Natural Area Preserve, at the end of Beach Road, and Haven Festival Beach on Bethel Beach
Road. Wolf Trap Light is just visible offshore at Bethel Beach. These are great places to watch the
full moon rise above the Cheseapeake Bay. Upcoming full moons will be on September 8, October 8,
November 6 and December 6. “The full moon never sees the setting sun” goes the saying. So, the day
before it’s full, the moon will be just above the eastern horizon as the sun sets, which broadcasts light
from east and west.
6
Take in a Saturday night show at Donk’s Theater, home of Virginia’s “Lil Ole Opry.” Better still—get
up on stage and sing your favorite song backed up by the house band in the open-to-the public “Talent
Showcase” that will be held September 13, October 25 and November 22.
7
Rent a stand-up paddle board or kayak. Mobjack Kayaking offers a variety of services including a
number of guided or custom tours, and rentals of sea kayaks, tandem and stand-up paddle boards
with delivery service. Kayaking lessons are available from an ACA Certified Instructor. Find out more at
www.mobjackkayaking.net. The Inn at Tabb’s Creek rents kayaks and stand-up paddle boards for 4 hours
and includes a quick lesson. Paddle the fingers of quiet Tabbs Creek or venture into the East River. One
does not need to be a guest at the inn to rent the equipment. Bay Country Kayaking also offers eco tours
in Mathews as well as other locations. Call 855-865-2925.
Car shows and cruise-ins come to Mathews
8
Paddle the Mathews Blueways, an interconnected system of five separate water trails spanning
Mathews County. The 90 miles of trails are particularly suited for small hand-powered craft such as
canoes and touring kayaks. There are three tidal rivers and 50 navigable creeks with dozens of access
sites, offering a scenic network of water and land trails to explore. Obtain a water trail map and guide in
advance, plan your trip, and follow all safety precautions. There are 17 launch sites that offer free access
to the water trails, as well as one commercial marina that charges a small launch fee. For more information call 725-4229 or visit www.mathewsblueways.org.
9
Take a cruise on an historic Chesapeake Bay deadrise to see Mathews County from the water. The
sunset cruise includes a demonstration of oyster shucking, and samples of farm-raised oysters
grown by Chapel Creek Oyster Company in the Piankatank River. The 34-foot deadrise workboat “Helen
Elizabeth” is docked at The Inn at Tabbs Creek off the East River near Mobjack Bay. Licensed captain Trey
Sowers of Mathews motors about 2 miles so passengers can view Poplar Grove, an estate once owned
by Beatle John Lennon and and his wife, Yoko Ono. Cruises also take visitors to see the 209-year-old New
Point Comfort Lighthouse or the Wolftrap Lighthouse. (Mathews County has more lighthouses—two—
than stoplights, of which there are none. Visit shuckum.com.
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Visitor’s center displays
Go to a car cruise-in on Sunday, August 31, or a car show on Sunday, September 28, sponsored
by the Mathews Automotive Club. Events, with live music, run from 1-4 p.m. and are held at the
White Dog Bistro, 68 Church Street; or The Vintage Gallery, 332 Main Street; and the streets of the historic courthouse green. All types of vehicles are welcome and there are no membership dues. Donations
benefit local charities. Food is available. Call 570-350-1422.
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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
old story. The book is available at the
county administrator’s office.
Today Essex has a population of 9,989
and Tappahannock is one of the largest
commercial centers in the region.
Government
The Essex County seat is at 205 Cross St.
in the Tappahannock Courthouse Square.
443-4331. Essex County has one town,
Tappahannock. 443-3336. The sheriff’s
office can be reached at 443-3346.
Libraries
Essex Public
443-4945.
A veritable sea of fresh vegetables greets morning shoppers at the Tappahannock Farmers’
Market. The market is held on the third Saturday of the month from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. near
the courthouse green.
directly to the American Revolution, and it
was in Tappahannock that one of the first
confrontations occurred.
Leading merchant Archibald Ritchie,
who supported the Stamp Act, was labeled
as “the greatest enemy of his country.”
On February 27, 1766, gentlemen from
nine counties gathered at Leedstown to
draft the “Resolutions” that led Virginians
to disobey Parliament. They also made
plans to publicly humiliate Ritchie and the
Scots merchant Archibald McCall. These
events occurred seven years before the
Boston Tea Party.
The Essex Courthouse contains the
oldest records in Virginia. James B.
Slaughter’s history of the area, “Settlers,
Southerners, Americans: The History
of Essex County, Virginia 1608–1984,”
recounts in detail the county’s 350-year-
Library,
Tappahannock,
For Visitors
The Tappahannock-Essex Chamber of
Commerce is at 205 Cross St.
Don’t Miss
sEvery Monday: Chase Those Monday
Blues Away, 6-8 p.m., Essex Inn, 203
Duke Street, Tappahannock. A night of
music, food and fun. 443-9900.
sSept. 26: Gardening as an Art
Form, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Little Egypt,
Tappahannock.
Gloucester County
History
Exploration of what would become
Gloucester County began soon after 1607 when Jamestown, the first
permanent English settlement in the
New World, was star ted 25 miles to
its south.
Gloucester County was formed in
1651 from York County. It contained
Kingston Parish, which became
Mathews County in 1791.
Gloucester was home to several
well-known persons 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.
For tified during Bacon’s Rebellion,
Gloucester Point is just across the
York River from Yorktown, site of the
British surrender to end the American
Revolution.
Government
Most Gloucester County of fices are in
the cour ts and of fice building at 6467
Main St. 693-4042. The sherif f’s office can be reached at 693-4042.
Libraries
Gloucester Librar y, 6920 Main St.
693-2998. Gloucester Pt. Branch Librar y, 2354 York River Crossing Dr.,
642-9790.
For Visitors
There’s always something happening at the Gloucester Arts on Main gallery at 6580-B
Main Street in Gloucester. Above, two students in the gallery’s art mentoring program
critique their work.
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., Cour thouse Green,
Gloucester Cour t House.
Don’t Miss
Originally called Tyndall’s Point,
named for an early mapmaker, it was
renamed Gloucester Towne and was
once the county seat until it was
moved 13 miles nor th 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, Botetour t Towne (old town Gloucester),
was laid out. It was named for Baron
de Botetour t, then governor of Virginia.
Today, Gloucester is the largest of
the eight counties that make up the
Nor thern Neck and Middle Peninsula
with 34,500 residents.
sSept. 5: Night Fishing, Beaverdam
Park, 5-11:45 p.m.
sSept. 5: First Friday, Gloucester Arts
on Main, 6-9 p.m.
sSept. 11-12: Quilts of River Country
Show, Gloucester Court House area,
noon-4 p.m.
sSept. 13: Free Garden Walk, 1:30
p.m., Brent and Becky’s Bulbs, 7900
Daffodil Lane, Gloucester. 693-3966.
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
thanks to its picturesque shoreline and
temperate climate.
The world class Steamboat Era Museum on the Commons in Irvington and the
Kilmarnock Museum on North Main Street
in Kilmarnock offer visitors a nostalgic trip
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
Information Center in the Lancaster
by the Bay Chamber, 506 N. Main in
Kilmarnock (weekdays) or Kilmarnock AnCheck the events calendar for details on the Morattico Crab Festival at the Morattico tique Mall at 144 School St.
Waterfront Museum and the Rotary Club’s Seafood Festival at Belle Isle State Park in
Lancaster.
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
Don’t Miss
sSept. 5: Bay Seafood Festival, Belle
Isle State Park, 4:30 p.m.
sSept. 27: 5K Trail Run/Walk, Belle Isle
State Park 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
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 entry for the registration
and enrollment of ships. During this period, 10,000 vessels called at the “Port of
East River.” The customs house stood at
Williams Wharf (marker 13), which was a
center of maritime activity until the steamers quit running in the 1940s.
Cricket Hill, near Gwynn’s Island, was
the site of one of the last naval engagements of the Revolutionary War. In June
1776, Continental forces bombarded the
British fleet and encampment on Gwynn’s
Island. Lord Dunsmore, the last royal governor, was driven from the colony, ending
British rule in Virginia.
When water was the highway, boats
60 • Rivah • September 2014 Today Mathews has a population of
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 Library, 251 Main St.
725-4123.
For Visitors
The Mathews County Visitor and Information Center is in historic Sibley’s General
Store at 239 Main St. 725-4229.
Activities for all abound at Mathews Market Days on Friday and Saturday, September 5-6,
including live music, art, car show, and the popular Saturday Night Live Street Dance.
Don’t Miss
were the standard means of travel. The
arrival of steamships at Williams Wharf
with cargo from Norfolk, Newport News or
Baltimore was a daily highlight.
World War II put most of the steamboat
lines out of business. In 1942 the government requisitioned most of the bay and
coastal steamers for service in the war
effort.
The last remaining steamboat line, the
Old Bay Line, stopped its York River to Baltimore run in 1942. About 20 years later,
the Old Bay Line dropped passenger service between Baltimore and Norfolk. The
steamers stopped for good in the spring
of 1962.
sAug. 31: Summer Music and Car
Show, White Dog Bistro, noon-4 p.m.
sSept. 6: Street Dance, Mathews Court
House, 8-11 p.m.
sSept. 14: 8th Annual L. Wayne
Hudgins Wharf to Wharf Swim, noon4 p.m., Williams Wharf, East River.
725-9685.
CASA will present ‘The Belle of Amherst’
WHITE STONE—The Northern Neck Court
Appointed Special Advocate Program (CASA) recently
announced its benefit theater production, “The Belle of
Amherst,” by William Luce, to raise funds to support its
work to help abused and neglected children.
Shows will be at 8 p.m. September 12 and 13 and 3
p.m. September 14 at the Lancaster Playhouse, 316 Chesapeake Drive, White Stone. Shows also will be presented
at 8 p.m. September 19 and 20 and 3 p.m. September 21
at the Westmoreland Players Theatre, 16217 Richmond
Road, Callao.
The CASA benefit production of “The Belle of
Amherst” is a one-woman play about one of the greatest American women poets, Emily Dickinson, said Betty
Wirth. The personal ‘life’ stories in the play, told by Dickinson, are extremely funny, deeply moving, and brilliantly
reveal the intelligent insights that reflect her genius.
Kathryn Shepherd and Julia Tilley will portray Dickinson. Tilley and Shepherd have performed more than 50
different roles in a range of comedy and dramatic theater
productions. Both performing artists are members of the
CASA support group, Friends of NNCASA.
Director Kenneth Baker is a Court Appointed Special
Advocate.
Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students. Group
rates are available.
Purchase tickets at Walgreens in Kilmarnock, from
CASA volunteers, or call 462-0881.
Festival offers seafood,
auction, raffle, dancing
LANCASTER—The 24th annual Bay Seafood Festival, sponsored by the Kilmarnock-Irvington-White Stone Rotary Club, will
be held September 5 at Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road,
Lancaster.
In addition to seafood and traditional southern fare, there will be
a silent auction, a raffle and music by Trademark. Gates open at 4:30
p.m.
Proceeds benefit local charities. Admission is by advance ticket
sales only. Tickets are $57. Tickets are available at local banks and
merchants, KIWSrotary.org, 1-800-777-9717, or from club members.
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the Peninsula Metropolitan YMCA
resident camp, will host the second
annual Mud Run Saturday, September 13, at 1083 Boys Camp Road,
Kilmarnock.
This is a fundraiser to benefit the
guardian program, reported Chris
Allen. This scholarship program
enables children to participate and
attend camp, regardless of their family’s ability to pay.
The Kekoka Mud Run is a 5K run
with obstacles, explained Allen. It tests
mental and physical toughness. All
runners get a fleece beanie cap and a
one-of-a-kind challenge coin, he said.
The run is for ages 15 and older. The
fee is $40 after August 15, or $50 on
race day. Check-in will start at 8 a.m.
and the first heat will start at 10 a.m.
Mud run obstacles will include:
• Hanging tough, a short rope obstacle at the dock, less than than two feet
over the water, which is three-and-half
feet deep.
• Hay hurdles, a series of square and
round hay that runners have to go over.
• Tree wall, a natural wall from a tree
that runners have to climb over.
• Swamp wars, a low crawl area
through a creek area that is pretty
muddy.
• Michelin mayhem, a series of tire
obstacles, some 100 tires total.
• Stage fright, low crawl area under
the stage that will be pretty muddy.
• Treading grace, water run around
Grace Point, some 70 yards along the
bank in one- to three-feet of water.
• Mud mile, several hundred feet of
mud and tunnels that runners have to
crawl through.
• Mud mountain, self explanatory.
• Sherwood forest, a new trail section
that takes runners through the wooded
areas on the backside of the camp.
To register, visit the Northern Neck
Family YMCA, Kilmarnock, or peninsulaymca.org; or call 435-0223.
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a harbor town big with charm and
surprises.
Stroll along the streets where friendly
neighbors stop to chat and where kids
still ride their bikes after school.
— a town that can capture
your heart — and bring you back again.
www.urbanna.com
Calendar of Events
September 13, 2014 - Urbanna Farmer's Market. 9am - 1pm at Taber Park.
Stock up on home grown and homemade goodies: choice perennials, annuals,
flower arrangements and topiaries, just-picked produce, fresh baked goods,
artisan cheeses, clothing, jewelry, soaps, candles and who knows what else.
Visit our special section just for local artists!
September 20, 2014 - Walk To End Alzheimer’s 8:30am at Bethpage CampResort located at 679 Brown’s Lane, Urbanna. Register online today at alz.
org/grva. For more information call: (804) 695-9382.
Middlesex County
History
Middlesex County was formed around
1669 from Lancaster County, making it
one of the oldest English settlements in
the United States. Many plantation homes
still stand from the Colonial era.
Bordered by the Rappahannock and
Piankatank rivers and the Chesapeake
Bay, much of its history centers around the
water. The town of Urbanna was formed
in 1680 as a center for shipping tobacco
from surrounding plantations.
Urbanna was the county seat until 1852
when it was moved to Saluda. Throughout
the county are homes built in the 1700s.
Wartime stories abound dating back to the
Revolutionary and Civil wars. During these
wars, plantations such as Providence and
Rosegill were bombarded and looted.
Stingray Point near Deltaville gained immortal fame as the spot where Captain
John Smith was nearly killed by a stingray.
Three centuries ago ships from London,
Liverpool, Bristol and Glasgow were common sights on Urbanna Creek. Just across
the creek from Urbanna is Rosegill, one of
the oldest plantations in America. Home to
five generations of Wormeleys, it was for
many years a center of influence in the Colony and a power in the political and commercial life of this area.
During the Civil War, General George Mc-
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 popular
Urbanna Oyster Festival, which draws thousands for a weekend of music and mollusks every November.
Government
Middlesex County offices are in the
Woodward Building at the Courthouse
Complex in Saluda. 758-4330. Middlesex
has one town, Urbanna: 758-2613.
Libraries
Middlesex Public Library Urbanna
Branch, 758-5717. Deltaville Branch,
776-7362.
For Visitors
Antique and classic planes, cars and boats will converge for the 19th Annual Wings,
Wheels & Keels show on Saturday, September 27, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at Hummel Airfield
on Route 3 at Topping.
Clellan formulated a plan of attack to take
Richmond starting from Urbanna. Named
the Urbanna Plan, it was never instituted.
In 1862, several Yankee warships bombarded the town but legend has it that
the only thing the Yanks killed was 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
Old Tobacco Warehouse, 45 Cross St. in
Urbanna. Listed on the National Register
of Historic Places. Serves as a visitors center. 758-2613.
Don’t Miss
sAug. 30: Urbanna Founders’ Day Celebration, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
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 20acre 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.
With more than 556 miles of scenic shoreline, more than 12,300 call
Northumberland County home.
Government
The Northumberland County seat is
on Rt. 360 in Heathsville. 580-7666 or
co.northumberland.va.us. The sheriff’s
office can be reached at 580-5221.
Libraries
Northumberland Public Library is
at 7204 Northumberland Highway in
Heathsville, 580-5051. High speed wireless internet access available.
For Visitors
The Corn Maze is open from 1-4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays in September beginning
September 13 at the Northern Neck Farm Museum, 12705 Northumberland Highway,
Heathsville. The cost is $5 and includes a bounce barn. Call 761-5952 for details.
Today, 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.
The Northumberland County Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center, 129
Northumberland Hwy. (Rt. 360) in Callao
is open Wed., Thurs. and Sat., 9 a.m.–1
p.m. and Fri., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 529-5031.
Don’t Miss
sSept. 6: Antique Boat Show, Reedville
Fishermen’s Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
sSept. 10: Wine & Design, Heritage Arts
Class, Rice’s Hotel.Hughlett’s Tavern,
73 Monument Place, Heathsville.
sSept. 14: Boots & BBQ, Gascony,
Northumberland County, 1-4 p.m.
462-0979.
Richmond County
History
Known as the Gateway to the Northern Neck, Richmond County was
established in 1692 from the old
Rappahannock County.
Originally explored by Captain John
Smith in 1607–1608, the county
was settled in 1640 when people migrated up from settlements below the
Rappahannock River. It was presumably named after the First Duke of Richmond, cousin to both King William III
and Queen Mary. One of the early settlers was Colonel Moore Fauntleroy, who
patented land in the county in 1650.
The first county seat was thought to
be at the mouth of Little Carter’s Creek,
then moved to Naylors, an early river
settlement. The seat moved inland in
1730 and renamed the Richmond County Courthouse. In 1831, the name was
changed to Warsaw in sympathy with
the Polish struggle for independence.
Warsaw was incorporated as the county’s only town in 1947.
The Downing Bridge was built across
the Rappahannock River in 1927, connecting Richmond County to Essex
and opening up travel to and from the
Northern Neck. The bridge replaced
200 years of ferry service and was dedicated by Sen. Thomas Downing of the
Route 3, the county seat of Warsaw is
currently the headquarters for many regional government agencies as well as
a community college, vocational center
and regional jail.
Government
The Richmond County seat is at 101
Court Circle in Warsaw. 333-3415.
Richmond County has one incorporated
town, Warsaw. The sheriff’s office can
be reached at 333-3611.
Libraries
The Richmond County Public Library is at 52 Campus Dr. in Warsaw.
333-3025.
The Warsaw Town Park, which includes a playground area and picnic area, is open 9 a.m.
to sunset and is on Main Street in Warsaw.
Northern Neck.
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 Visitors
The Richmond County Museum and
Visitors Center is open Wed. - Sun. and
for Richmond County in 1916 when, is at 5874 Richmond Rd. in Warsaw.
in supporting self-government for all 333-3607
people, he authorized a bill that guaranteed independence for the Philippines.
In 1926, the people of the Philippines
erected a memorial at Jones’ gravesite Don’t Miss
in the St. John’s Episcopal Churchyard sSept. 6: Community Fair, Rappahannock Church of Christ, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
in Warsaw.
Today Richmond County has a popu- sSept. 20: Oktoberfest, Warsaw Town
lation of 9,300. Serving as the crossPark, 5-11 p.m.
roads of U.S. Route 360 and State
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
64 • Rivah • September 2014 are at 111 Polk St. in Montross.
493-0130. westmoreland-county.org.
Westmoreland has two towns, Colonial Beach and Montross. The sherif 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.
Fresh vegetables and fruits are available from spring until fall at roadside stands
throughout the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula. A popular one in Westmoreland
County is Garner’s Produce between Warsaw and Montross.
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
Don’t Miss
sSept. 6-7: Arts & Crafts Show On The
Boardwalk, Colonial Beach, 10 a.m.
sSept. 14: Harvest Festival, George
Washington Birthplace National Monument, Colonial Beach, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
sSept. 20: Wine & Oyster Festival,
Stratford Hall, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
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Dragon Run
KING WILLIAM
COUNTY
+
+
MIDDLESEX
COUNTY
Middlesex County
Museum
Merry Point Free Ferry
Steamboat Era
Museum
+
354
200
Irvington
Urbanna
Saluda
+
Cruise to Tangier Island
605
Washington Museum
Urbanna Visitor’s Center +
+ Mattaponi
Indian Reservation
626
Museum
+Mary Ball
201
+Hughlett Point
607
+Lancaster Visitors Center
3
+Historic Christ Church
White Stone
3
+Public Beach
33
33
64
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Historic Gloucester
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MATHEWS
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+ Williams Wharf Rowing Center
14
+ Bethel Beach Natural Area Preserve
Mobjack
Bay
17
+
Chesapeake
Bay
Wolf Trap Lighthouse
+
Visitor’s Center
Rosewell Ruins
Stingray Point Light
Stingray Point
Gwynn’s Island
3
14
64
Deltaville
3
GLOUCESTER
COUNTY
Windmill Point Light
Windmill Point
33
33
+Dameron March
Kilmarnock
30
West Point
Tangier Island
Reedville
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200
Lancaster
683
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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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Lively COUNTY
354
Belle Isle
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Gloucester
Point
Williamsburg
+
New Point Comfort Observation Walkway
New Point Comfort Island
VIMS Aquarium/
Gloucester Point Beach Park
Yorktown
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