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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
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Journey for the soul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
A festive float
in the Urbanna
Independence Day
Boat Parade.
Renaissance Fair
Step back in time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
photo by
Susan Simmons
e Camping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
e Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
e Concerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
e Marinas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
e Counties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
e Museums . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
e Dining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
e Nabhan’s Coming Here . .42
e Diversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
e Parks & Recreation . . . . . 47
e Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
e Ramps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
News Tom Hardin and Robert D. Mason Jr., editors; Larry
S. Chowning, Tom Chillemi, Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi, Audrey
Thomasson and Shannon Rice
e Fishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
e Rivah Fare . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
e Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
e Rivah Safety . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Advertising Sara Amiss and Maeghaen Eley, managers;
K.C. Troise, Marilyn Bryant, Wendy Payne and Troy Robertson
e It Happened Here . . . . . 12
e Rivah Life Photos . . . . . . 14
e Lodging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
e Reader Recipes . . . . . . . . 24
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Rivah Events
o avoid disappointment,
call the numbers where
indicated to verify dates and
times of events. All area
codes are (804) unless otherwise listed.
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Friday, June 29
Chicken Dinner, Gwynn’s Island Festival, 4-7 p.m., Civic
League building. $10. 7259536.
Bingo, 7 p.m., firehouse,
Lively.
In The Good Old Summertime, 7 p.m. doors open/8
p.m. curtain. Lancaster Players performance at The Playhouse, White Stone. $20.
lancasterplayers.org.
Full Moon Canoe Trip, 8-10
p.m., Belle Isle State Park.
$6. Equipment and experienced guide provided. Reservations required. 462-5030.
Friday Children Activities,
5-6 p.m., Westmoreland
State Park. $3. Reservations
suggested, 493-8821.
Ty-Rone’s World, 10:3011:30 a.m., Lancaster Community Library, Kilmarnock.
Ventriloquist show. Free.
Ty-Rone’s World, 2 p.m.,
Middlesex YMCA, Hartfield.
Ventriloquist show sponsored
by Middlesex Library. Free.
776-8846.
Movie Night, 6:30 p.m.
doors open, 7 p.m. show begins. Irvington United Methodist Church featuring “A Smile
As Big As The Moon.” Come
early to enjoy fellowship and
bring your own dinner.
5th Saturday DJ Dance,
7:30-10 p.m., Freeshade
Community Center, Syringa,
Middlesex County. Independence Day themed dance,
with music provided by DJ
Harold Carneal. $5.
Saturday, June 30
Fireworks Display, dusk,
Essex County Little League
Complex, Tappahannock.
Benefit Softball Game between Tappahannock-Essex
and Richmond County fire
departments, 5 p.m., Essex
County Little League Complex, Tappahannock.
Old-Timers Softball Game
between
Tappahannock-
The Heroes Parade will be 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 30, at the annual Heritage Day celebration in
Deltaville. Activities begin at 8 a.m. and continue throughout the day with a fireworks display at
Deltaville Ballpark as the grand finale.
Essex and Richmond County
fire departments, 6:15 p.m.,
Essex County Little League
Complex, Tappahannock.
Model Train Show, 10 a.m.2 p.m., club headquarters,
Ball Park Road, Deltaville.
Sponsored by Rappahannock
River
Railroaders,
Free
admission.
Scout Night at the Races,
4 p.m., Virginia Motor Speedway, Jamaica, Middlesex
County. Gates open at 3
p.m. for registration with the
Dirtwood National Pinewood
Derby starting at 4 p.m. All
Scouts (Boy Scouts, Cub
Scouts and Girl Scouts) wearing their uniforms will receive
free admission to stock car
races at 6:30 p.m. and fireworks display.
Gwynn’s Island Festival, 9
a.m.-3:30 p.m., Civic League
building. Music, pet parade,
art exhibits, motorcycle and
antique car exhibit, ultralight
flyover, museum open, arts
and crafts, food vendors, children’s games, square dancing, golf putting contests,
free blood pressure checks.
Free. 725-7577.
Deltaville Heritage Day,
9 a.m.-10 p.m., 5K, pet parade, children’s parade, music, arts and crafts, food,
children’s activities, crab
races, and Heroes Parade at
2 p.m. Baseball at Deltaville
Ballpark at 5 p.m. between
Deltaville Deltas and Peninsula Pirate, game between
former Deltas players and
Tappahannock Tides players
at 7 p.m., and fireworks at 9
p.m. 776-7117.
Deltaville 5K & Kids Fun
Run, 8 a.m. For information
and registration, visit www.
DVLRace.com or call 804514-9637. Sponsored by the
Deltaville Community Association. The YMCA will sponsor
a Kid Corral to provide a safe
and secure environment for
children while parents participate in the 5K.
Spectators line King Carter Drive in Irvington for the 4th of Open House, 4-7 p.m.,
July Hometown Parade. The 2012 event will begin at 10 a.m. Bay School, Main Street,
Wednesday, July 4. To enter, call the town office at 438-6230 Mathews. Local art work,
between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.
wine and cheese.
Telling One Story: Equality
And
Advancement
1958-The Present, 3-5
p.m., A.T. Johnson auditorium, Montross. Sponsored
by Stratford Hall Plantation,
Westmoreland County and
A.T. Johnson Museum.
Belle Isle 5K Trail Run/
Walk, 7:30 a.m.-noon., Belle
Isle State Park. Entry fees
are $18 for ages 12 and
older/$13 for those younger
than age 12. For information
and registration, call 4625030.
Fossil And Fun Kayak Trip,
9 a.m., Westmoreland State
Park. $25 tandem, $19 solo,
$10 tagalong with your own
kayak. Register at 1-800933-7275.
Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m.-1
p.m., Mathews Court Green.
725-7755.
Sunday, July 1
Sunday Morning Crafts,
10-11 a.m. Belle Isle State
Park. $2. 462-5030.
World Famous Breakfast,
8-11 a.m., American Legion
Post 83, Route 198, Hudgins.
$7 donation. 725-9133.
Monday, July 2
Wild Foods Walk, 9-11 a.m.
Belle Isle State Park. $2 per
person, or $6 per family. 4625030.
Bingo, 7 p.m. Mondays at
Middlesex County Volunteer
Rescue Squad (MCVRS),
Deltaville.
Tuesday, July 3
Storytime, 2-3 p.m., Belle
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Isle State Park. $2
Events
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per child, or $6 per family.
462-5030.
Full Moon Kayak Trip, 8-10
$8 single, $12 tandem.
Equipment and experienced
guide provided. Reservations
required. 462-5030.
Make It and Take It, 10:30
a.m.-noon, Lancaster Community Library, Kilmarnock.
Ages 5 and older. Enjoy a
craft and watch the movie
“Hoot.”
July 3-5
Civil War 150th History
Mobile Exhibit, 8 a.m. to
4 p.m., Westmoreland State
Park. The Civil War History
Mobile is an expandable 53foot trailer containing a hightech immersive experience
detailing Virginia’s Civil War
history. 493-8821.
Setting the standard
of excellence for fine
home building in the
Northern Neck and
Middle Peninsula
since 1987.
Since 1987
Joseph P. Oliva
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P.O. Box 208, Irvington, VA 22480
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Fireworks Extravaganza, 9
p.m., Cockrell’s Creek. Part
of the Reedville Independence Day Celebration.
Fireworks Cruise, 7-10
p.m.,
Cockrell’s
Creek,
Reedville. Tickets available
through Fairfields Volunteer
Fire Department.
Skipjack Cruise Aboard
The Claud W. Somers, 11
a.m.-1:30 p.m., departs from
the Reedville Fishermen’s
Museum pier. By reservation,
The Leukemia Cup Regatta will be held at Stingray Point Marina 453-6529.
in Deltaville July 6-8. The event is sponsored by Stingray Harbour Friday Children’s ActiviYacht Club, Fishing Bay Yacht Club and Wilton Cruising Club. ties, 5-6 p.m., Westmoreland
There will be a variety of entertainment at night, and regatta State Park. $3. Reservations
racing on Saturday and Sunday. Register at www.leukemiacup. suggested, 493-8821.
org/va by July 5. 673-5690.
Fun Friday Indoor And Outdoor Camping Activities,
10:30-11:30 a.m., Lancaster
Wednesday, July 4
Hartfield. 758-2910.
Community Library with 4-H.
Independence Day ProAges 7 and older.
grams, 9 a.m.-10 a.m., Belle Thursday, July 5
Isle State Park, Lancaster. Creative Adventures, 9 July 6-8
Cup
RegatMake a hiking stick. $2 per a.m.-noon, Middlesex Wom- Leukemia
person. Hiking trails open all an’s Club, Urbanna. Craft ta, Stingray Point Marina,
day. Geocaching /GPS and class “Bling Box!” taught by Deltaville. Sponsored by
canoe and kayak rentals, or Dixie Doerr. $15. Pre-register Stingray Harbour Yacht Club,
Fishing Bay Yacht Club and
by calling 758-0085.
bring your own. 462-5030.
4th of July Hometown Pa- 8-Ball Tournament, 7:30 Wilton Cruising Club. Variety
rade, 10 a.m., Irvington. p.m., KC’s Crabs and Cues, of entertainment at night,
From Crockett’s Landing, 10428 Jessie duPont Memo- and regatta racing on Saturday and Sunday. Register at
along King Carter Drive rial Highway, Kilmarnock.
east. Antique car display at Geocaching 101, 9-11 a.m., www.leukemiacup.org/va by
the Commons following the Belle Isle State Park. $6 July 5. 673-5690.
equipment fee. Reservations
parade.
July 6-10
Independence Day Cele- suggested. 462-5030.
bration & Fireworks, 3-9:45 If You Were A Moratacund Kids Gymnastics Camp,
p.m., Kinsale. Bike parade, Indian, 2-3:30 p.m., Belle Middlesex YMCA, Hartfield.
picnic fare, vendors, games Isle State Park. Cultural expe- 776-8846.
for children and adults, free rience. $2 per person, $6 per
Saturday, July 7
fire truck rides beginning at 3 family. 462-5030.
Mathews
Independence
p.m., music in the park at 6
Day Celebration, 6 p.m.,
p.m., fireworks viewed from Friday, July 6
Urbanna
Independence Mathews High School. Food
the bridge at 9:15 p.m.
July 4th Celebration And Day Celebration, 5-10 p.m., and fireworks. Free admisFireworks, Municipal Pier. Urbanna Town Marina. Food, sion. 725-1488.
music, boat parade at 6:30 Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m.Colonial Beach.
Fireworks, dusk, Yankee p.m. on Urbanna Creek, fire- 1 p.m, Irvington Commons.
Crafts,
foods,
produce,
Point Marina, 1303 Oak Hill works at dusk. 758-2613.
Road, Ottoman. Food and Moonlight Fishing, 8 p.m., entertainment.
drinks available for purchase. Beaverdam Park, Gloucester. Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m.-1
693-2355.
462-7018.
July 4th Celebration, all Rob Westcott’s Magic 725-3318.
day, Gloucester Point Beach. Show, 3 p.m., Middlesex Something’s Fishy, 2-4
Music from 6-9 p.m., food, YMCA, Hartfield. Sponsored p.m., Belle Isle State Park.
fishing, and fireworks over by Middlesex Library. Free. Learn about local fish and
776-8846.
fishing. Make fish prints on
the York River. 693-2355.
Main Street Market Place Bingo, 7 p.m., firehouse, paper. Bring t-shirts, cloth
bags or other items to transFarmers’ Market, 4:30- Lively.
7:30 p.m., Gloucester. Held Civil War Campfire, 8-9 fer prints. $2 per person.
each Wednesday through the p.m., Belle Isle State Park. 462-5030.
Hear how the Civil War im- Triple Treat, 7-9 p.m., Belle
summer. 695-0700.
Bingo, 5:30 p.m., Wednes- pacted people of the North- Isle State Park. Paddle, hayride, S’mores around the
days at the Boosters Club, ern Neck. 462-5030.
Events
campfire. $10 per person.
Equipment and guide furnished. Reservations required, 462-5030.
Firecracker 5K, 6:45-7:30
a.m. registration/8 a.m.
start. Festival Halle, 177
Main Street, Reedville. $25
adults/$10 under age 12.
Pre-registration, reedvillerun.
org, or 453-6529.
Reedville Independence
Day Celebration, 6:45 a.m.
registration/7:30 a.m. start
for Firecracker 5K at Festival
Halle. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. arts,
crafts, vendors on Bethany
UMC grounds and boat display at Reedville Fishermen’s
Museum pier. 10:30 a.m.
kid’s events begin at RFM. 3
p.m., parade on Main Street.
Breakfast, 8-11 a.m. Colonial Beach Volunteer Rescue
Squad, Colonial Beach. 2247750.
kayak. Register at 1-800- Everybody wears a smile at the annual Reedville Independence Day Celebration. The weekend-long event opens with a fireworks show
933-7275.
July 6 and closes with a patriotic concert July 8. The annual parade is slated for 3 p.m. July 7. For more details, see the calendar
Semi-pro Baseball, 7:30 entries.
p.m., Deltaville Ballpark, Deltas v. 61’s. $6 for adults;
July 9-August 15
fordhall.org.,
r fmuseum. 8-Ball Tournament, 7:30 Howls Campfire, 8-9 p.m.,
children 12 and under free.
Potomac River Regional org.
p.m., KC’s Crabs and Cues, Belle Isle State Park. Learn
Sunday, July 8
Art Show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
10428 Jessie duPont Memo- sounds of the night around a
Sunday Morning Crafts, Saturdays and Sundays. Town Wednesday, July 11
rial Highway, Kilmarnock.
campfire. 462-5030.
Wild About Wetlands Ca- Geocaching 101, 9-11 a.m., Friday Children Activities,
10-11 a.m., Belle Isle State Center, Colonial Beach.
noe Trip, 9-11 a.m., Belle Belle Isle State Park. $6 5-6 p.m. Westmoreland State
Park. $2. 462-5030.
Tuesday, July 10
Isle State Park. $5. Equip- equipment fee. Reservations Park. $3. Reservations sugMonday, July 9
Film Fez-tival, 7 p.m., ment and experienced guide suggested. 462-5030.
gested, 493-8821.
Walk On The Wild Side, 9-11 Deltaville Library, film and provided. Reservations sug- If You Lived During The Fischer Sundae Puppets/
a.m., Belle Isle State Park. craft program for adults. gested. 462-5030.
Civil War, 2-3:30 p.m., Belle Amazing Dreams, 10:20Nature hike. 462-5030.
Free. 776-7362.
Dream Big, Read, 10-11 Isle State Park. Cultural expe- 11:30 a.m. Lancaster ComBabygarten, 10-11 a.m., Dragons and Minnows, 9-11 a.m., Lancaster Community rience. $2 per person, or $6 munity Library, Kilmarnock.
Lancaster Community Li- a.m., Belle Isle State Park. Library, Kilmarnock. Story per family. 462-5030.
Audience sing-a-long. All
brary, Kilmarnock. Story time, Use nets to catch insects time under the stars. Craft Ginger Inabinet, 10:20- ages.
songs and rhymes. For ages and fish. $2 per person, or and snack. Ages 2 and older. 11:30 a.m., Lancaster Com3 months to 2 years.
$6 per family. 462-5030.
Main Street Market Place munity Library, Kilmarnock. Saturday, July 14
Bingo, 7 p.m., Mondays at Nature Nuts, 2-3 p.m., Belle Farmers’ Market, 4:30- Storytelling with music pup- Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m.-1
Middlesex County Volunteer Isle State Park. nature dis- 7:30 p.m., Gloucester. Held pets and audience participa- p.m., Taber Park, Urbanna.
758-2613. Held the second
Rescue Squad (MCVRS), cussion. $2 per person. 462- each Wednesday through the tion. All ages.
Saturday of each month
Deltaville.
5030.
summer. 695-0700.
through September.
Bingo, 5:30 p.m., Wednes- Friday, July 13
July 9-13
July 10-12
days at the Boosters Club, Fischer Sundae Puppets, Semi-pro Baseball, 7:30
Summer Fun Art Camp, 10- Grandparent-Grandchild Hartfield. 758-2910.
2 p.m., Middlesex YMCA, p.m., Deltaville Ballpark,
11:30 a.m. and noon-2 p.m., Summer Camp, Stratford
Hartfield. Sponsored by Deltaville Deltas v. Hampton
Studio Gallery, 19 North Hall Plantation, 483 Great Thursday, July 12
Middlesex Library. Free. 776- Braves. $6 admission for
Main Street, Kilmarnock. House Road, Stratford. Ed- Creative Adventures, 9 8846.
adults; children 12 and unAges
5-16.
Sponsor: ucational and recreational a.m.-noon, Middlesex Wom- Bingo, 7 p.m., firehouse, der free.
Rappahannock Art League. activities. $330 per per- an’s Club, Urbanna. Craft Lively.
Instructor: Marilyn Sprouse. son, including lodging and class “Magic of Gourds” Second Friday Art Walk, p.m., Main Street and RichFees and registration, 436- meals. Register at strat- taught by Steph Brown. $15. 6-8 p.m., Colonial Beach, mond Road, Warsaw.
9309.
fordhall.org,
493-1972, Pre-register by calling 758- Judy McIrvin, 410-2025.
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493-8038, or rsvp@strat- 0085.
Night Owls & Coyote p.m., Mathews
Events
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Court Green. 7257755.
Family Fun Fest, 10 a.m.noon. Tibitha Church of God,
Reedville. Games, food and
activities. Rev. Vic Bright of
Harrisonburg, will present a
program using illusion, ballooning, ventriloquism, music
and comedy.
Grand Ole Osprey Canoe
Trip, 9-11 a.m., Belle Isle
State Park. Learn about the
osprey. $5. Equipment and
experienced guide provided.
Reservations
suggested.
462-5030.
Something’s Fishy, 2-4
Learn about local fish and
paper. Bring t-shirts, cloth
bags or other items to transfer prints. $2 per person.
462-5030.
Revolutionary War Encampment, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
George Washington Birthplace National Monument,
1732 Popes Creek Road,
Westmoreland County. 2241732.
Second
Saturday
Ice
Cream Social, 11 a.m.-2
p.m., Christ Church, 420
Christ Church Road, Weems.
Colonial games, crafts, church
tours, museum exhibitions.
9 a.m. Westmoreland State
Stock Car Racing, 6:30-11
p.m., Virginia Motor Speedway, Route 17, Jamaica,
Middlesex County. Virginia
Army National Guard Dirt
Series featuring Late Model,
Sportsman, Modified, Limited Stock Car, 758-1867
Sunday, July 15
Cruise-In, 4-6. Boys and Girls
Club of the Northern Neck,
Kilmarnock. Sponsored by
Memory Lane Car Club.
10-11 a.m., Belle Isle State
Park. $2. 462-5030.
Monday, July 16
Wild Foods Walk, 9-11 a.m.,
Belle Isle State Park. $2 per
person, or $6 per family. 4625030.
Babygarten, 10-11 a.m.
Lancaster Community Library, Kilmarnock. Story time,
songs and rhymes. For ages
3 months to 2 years.
Bingo, 7 p.m. Mondays at
Deltaville.
Gloucester County Renaissance Fair, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.,
historic courthouse circle.
Juggling workshops, knighting
ceremonies, maypole dance,
artisans,
human
chess
game, Masquerade Ball at 5
p.m. Free. 693-2355.
The Gloucester County Renaissance Fair is Saturday, July 21, and Sunday, July 22, at Gloucester
Court House. Admission is free and there will be Medieval and Renaissance activities for all ages.
Above, Lady & Lord Blackwolf host the festival.
YMCA, Hartfield. Ages 5-16,
Sponsor: Rappahannock Art
July 16-20
League. Instructor: Dixie DoSummer Fun Art Camp, 10- err. Fees and registration.
11:30 a.m. and noon-2 p.m., 776-8846.
Studio Gallery, 19 North
Main Street, Kilmarnock. July 16-17
Ages
5-16.
Sponsor: Football Camp, Middlesex
Rappahannock Art League. High School, Saluda. For
Instructor: Marilyn Sprouse. ages 6-14. 758-5347.
Fees and registration, 436Tuesday, July 17
9309.
Summer Fun Art Camp, Discovery Lab, 6-8 p.m.,
10-11:30 a.m. and noon- Virginia Institute of Marine
2 p.m., Middlesex Family Science (VIMS), Gloucester
Point. Hands-on science activities for all ages. Free admission. 684-7878.
Discover Your Wild Side,
9-10:30 a.m., Belle Isle
State Park. Bug safari. $2
per person/$6 per family.
462-5030.
Storytime, 2-3 p.m., Belle
Unique Accessories
Isle Sate Park. $2 per child,
or $6 per family. 462-5030.
For your Home & Garden
The
Perfect Touch
Tuesday - Saturday ļļ-ŀ
Rt. ľ, Lively, VA.
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guide provided. Reservations
suggested. 462-5030.
Dream Big, Read, 10-11
a.m., Lancaster Community
Library, Kilmarnock. Story
time under the stars. Craft
and snack. Ages 2 and older.
Main Street Market Place
Farmers’ Market, 4:307:30 p.m., Gloucester. Held
each Wednesday through the
summer. 695-0700.
Bingo, 5:30 p.m., Wednesdays at the Boosters Club,
Thursday, July 19
Camp Rescue, 9 a.m.-4
p.m., Deltaville rescue squad
building. Fun-filled camp for
area children ages 9-13.
Campers will be introduced
to the topics of electrical, fire
and water safety, first aid,
drug awareness, recognition
of stroke and heart attack,
and basic CPR. Snacks, lunch
Wednesday, July 18
and T-shirts. Pre-registration
Native Knowledge Canoe required. 776-6606.
Trip, 9-11 a.m., Belle Isle Creative Adventures, 9
State Park. Learn about the a.m.-noon, Middlesex WomMoratacund Indians. $5. an’s Club, Urbanna. Craft
Equipment and experienced class on bookbinding taught
by Linda Brent. $15. Pre-register by calling 758-0085.
8-Ball Tournament, 7:30
p.m., KC’s Crabs and Cues,
10428 Jessie duPont Memorial Highway, Kilmarnock.
Geocaching 101, 9-11 a.m.,
Belle Isle State Park. $6
Mike Klee’s Magic Show,
10:30-11:30 a.m., Lancaster
Community
Library,
Kilmarnock. All ages. Free.
If You Were A Moratacund
Indian, 2-3:30 p.m., Belle
Isle State Park. Cultural experience. $2 per person, $6 per
family. 462-5030.
Hands On History Day, 10
a.m.-2 p.m. Christ Church,
420 Christ Church Road,
Weems. Ages 6-12 explore
the history of colonial Virginia
with archaeology, eighteenthcentury brickmaking, and
grave rubbings. Lunch provided. Registration required,
438-6855,
or
rteagle@
christchurch1735.org
Friday, July 20
Mike Klee Magician, 2 p.m.,
Events
The Kilmarnock Volunteer Fire Department Firermen’s Festival is one of the oldest continuous
seasonal firemen’s carnivals in Virginia. The 77th annual event will be held July 26 through August
4. The festival features rides, games, raffles and food nightly, except Sunday.
Middlesex YMCA, Hartfield.
Sponsored by the Middlesex
Library. Free. 776-8846.
Lively.
Civil War Campfire, 8-9
Hear how the Civil War impacted people of the Northern Neck. 462-5030.
Fantasmagoria, 7 p.m.,
The Lancaster Playhouse,
White Stone. Youth Theater
Workshop musical production, Written and directed
by Rebecca Tebbs Nunn. By
reservation, 453-3776, or
July 20-22
International Jet Ski Races, Colonial Beach. 2248145.
Saturday, July 21
Gloucester Renaissance
Festival, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Colonial Court Circle, Gloucester
Court House. Medieval and
Renaissance activities for all
ages. Free admission. 6930014.
Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m.1 p.m., Courthouse Green,
Tappahannock.
p.m., Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s
Tavern, Heathsville.
725-3318.
Ice Cream Social, 11 a.m.1 p.m., Heathsville United
Methodist Church, 39 Courthouse Road, Heathsville.
Pig Pickin’, 5-8 p.m., Grey’s
Point Campground in Topping. Sponsored by Hartfield
Volunteer Fire Department.
Grand Ole Osprey Canoe
Trip, 1-3 p.m., Belle Isle
State Park. Learn about the
osprey. $5. Equipment and
experienced guide provided.
Reservations
suggested.
462-5030.
Starry, Starry Night, 9-10
Astronomy program. Bring
your own binoculars and telescopes. 462-5030.
Skipjack Cruise Aboard
The Claud W. Somers, 11
a.m.-1:30 p.m., Departs the
Reedville Fishermen’s Museum pier. By reservation,
453-6529.
Fantasmagoria, 7 p.m.,
The Lancaster Playhouse,
White Stone. Youth Theater
Workshop musical production, Written and directed
by Rebecca Tebbs Nunn. By
reservation, 453-3776, or
CAPINNÉ Dinner & A Show,
5:30 p.m., Festival Halle, 177
Main Street, Reedville. Social
hour, followed by dinner, silent auction and comedian
Tom Cotter. Table for eight,
$665; or $95 per person.
Northern Neck Rotary Club.
435-4169.
Semipro Baseball, 7:30
p.m., Deltaville Ballpark,
Deltaville Deltas v. Peninsula
Cardinals. $6 for adults; children 12 and under free.
Junior Regatta, Rappahannock River Yacht Club,
Irvington. Those interested
in youth sailing opportunities
are urged to contact Bragg
at 436-7337, Bo@BraggCo.
com, or rryc.org/juniorsailing.asp.
Stock Car Racing, 6:30-11
p.m., Virginia Motor Speedway, Route 17, Jamaica,
Middlesex County. Virginia
Army National Guard Dirt
Series featuring Late Model,
Sportsman, Modified, Limited Stock Car, 758-1867.
Sunday, July 22
Gloucester Renaissance
Festival, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Co8f
lonial Court Circle,
The Northern Neck Knot
A Love Story
The Northern Neck Knot is a tribute to
the unfailing strength of love, a constant
reminder that love is the steadfast center of
your universe and the foundation on which
all things rest. It is a symbol even the toughest of times-especially in the toughest of
times-that the strength of
your love will never waiver.
It is the knot that ties your
love for this land, these
waters and your soul to
each other.
Blessings,
Karen & Fred Burke
86 South Main Street
Kilmarnock, Virginia
804-435-1302 burkesjewelers.com
Events
f7
Gloucester Court
House. Medieval and Renaissance activities for all ages.
Free admission. 693-0014.
10-11 a.m., Belle Isle State
Park. $2. 462-5030.
Fees and registration, 4369309.
Kids Art Camp, 9 a.m.-noon
and 1-4 p.m., Gloucester
Arts on Main, Gloucester.
$60. Call 824-9464 to preregister.
Monday, July 23
Tuesday, July 24
Walk On The Wild Side, 9-11
a.m., Belle Isle State Park.
Nature hike. 462-5030.
Gary Lloyd/Bee Tales, 11
a.m.-noon. Lancaster Community Library, Kilmarnock.
Wear yellow and black. All
ages.
Bingo, 7 p.m., Mondays at
Deltaville.
Dragons and Minnows, 9-11
a.m., Belle Isle State Park.
Use nets to catch insects
and fish. $2 per person, or
$6 per family. 462-5030.
Nature Nuts, 2-3 p.m., Belle
Isle State Park. nature discussion. $2 per person. 4625030.
Teddy Bear’s Picnic, 11
a.m.-noon, Lancaster Community Library, Kilmarnock.
Bring your own Teddy bear.
Ages 5 and older.
July 23-27
Summer Fun Art Camp,
9-10:30 a.m., and 11 a.m.12:30 p.m., and 1-2:30 p.m.
Studio Gallery, 19 North
Main Street, Kilmarnock.
Ages
6-12.
Sponsor:
Rappahannock Art League.
Instructor: Shauna McCranie.
$15. 693-2602.
Wednesay, July 25
Wild About Wetlands Canoe Trip, 9-11 a.m., Belle
Isle State Park. $5. Equipment and experienced guide
provided. Reservations suggested. 462-5030.
Main Street Market Place
Farmers’ Market, 4:307:30 p.m., Gloucester. Held
each Wednesday through the
summer. 695-0700.
Bingo, 5:30 p.m., Wednesdays at the Boosters Club,
Thursday, July 26
Belle Isle State Park. $6
If You Lived During The
Civil War, 2-3:30 p.m., Belle
Isle State Park. Cultural experience. $2 per person, or $6
per family. 462-5030.
July 26-August 4
77th Annual Kilmarnock
Volunteer Fire Department
Firemen’s Festival, 7-10
p.m. (except Sunday), KVFD
Carnival Grounds, Waverly
Avenue, Kilmarnock. Carnival
rides, games, raffles, food.
Friday, July 27
Creative Adventures, 9
a.m.-noon, Middlesex Woman’s Club, Urbanna. Craft
class “Toothbrush Rug”
taught by Steph Brown. $15.
July 24-25
Pre-register by calling 7584-H Junk Drawer Robot- 0085.
ics, 9 a.m.-noon, Whitcomb 8-Ball Tournament, 7:30
Lodge, Beaverdam Park, p.m., KC’s Crabs and Cues,
Gloucester. For grades 4-7. 10428 Jessie duPont MemoTwo days of building and rial Highway, Kilmarnock.
learning how things work. Geocaching 101, 9-11 a.m.,
Ginger Inabinet Storyteller, 2 p.m., Middlesex
YMCA, Hartfield. Sponsored
by Middlesex Library. Free.
776-8846.
Lively.
Saturday, July 28
Something’s Fishy, 2-4
Learn about local fish and
paper. Bring t-shirts, cloth
bags or other items to transfer prints. $2 per person.
462-5030.
$10 tagalong with you own
p.m., Deltaville Maritime Museum/Holly Point Nature Park,
287 Jackson Creek Road,
Deltaville. Market is held the
fourth Saturday of each month
through October. 776-7200.
Sunday, July 29
Sunday Morning Crafts, 1011 a.m., Belle Isle State Park.
$2. 462-5030.
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Bingo, 7 p.m., Mondays at
Deltaville.
Tuesday, July 31
Come To Your Senses,
9-11:45 a.m., Belle Isle
State Park. Junior Rangers
program for ages 5-9. $5
per child. Parents attend
free. Learn to appreciate
nature using all five senses.
Program is offered in partnership with Lancaster/
Northumberland 4-H
Have an event to be listed
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MATHEWS—The 64th annual Gwynn’s Island Festival
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longtime favorites will present
a variety of folk art, nautical
fancy, paintings and prints, pottery and jewelry. Festival-goers
will be able to see displays and
demonstrations of archeological artifacts, oyster gardening,
marine life, service organizations, motorcycles and antique
cars, and other.
For the family there will be
children’s activities and a pet
parade. Registration for the pet
parade is at 9:30 a.m.
The festival kickoff is the
chicken dinner on Friday night
from 4:30-7 p.m. Dinner tickets are available in advance by
calling 804-725-9536.
Newly-designed
festival
T-shirts, 50-50 raffle tickets,
and the souvenir booklet will
be available at all festival activities.
The Gwynn’s Island Museum
will be open Friday afternoon
and all day Saturday.
All festival activities will
be at the Gwynn’s Island Civic
Center, 1996 Old Ferry Road,
Mathews. For information,
e-mail gwynnsislandfestival@
yahoo.com.
Reedville
readies for
July 4th fest
REEDVILLE—Reedville
will hold its Independence Day
Celebration Weekend July 6 -8.
A fireworks extravaganza,
visible over Cockrell’s Creek,
will be held at 9 p.m. Friday,
with the Fairfields Volunteer
Fire Department Fireworks
Cruise from 7-10 p.m.
On Saturday, activities begin
at 8 a.m. with a Firecracker 5K.
Registration starts at 6:45 a.m.
at Festival Halle.
Children’s events begin at
10:30 a.m. at the Reedville
Fishermen’s Musuem.
An artist’s arena and craft
fair will be held on the grounds
at Bethany United Methodist
Church from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The featured Independence
Day Parade will start on Main
Street at 3 p.m. The weekend celebration concludes Sunday with
a patriotic music performance at
3 p.m. at Festival Halle.
Rivah Concerts
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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Friday, June 29
Three Sixty, The Black Pearl
Tiki Bar at High Tides on the
Potomac, 205 Taylor Street,
Colonial Beach. 224-8433.
Sportsbar Rockstars, 9
p.m., Coles Point Tavern, 850
Salisbury Park Road, Coles
Point. 472-3856.
Ampersand, 6:30-7:30 p.m.,
Mary Ball Washington Museum & Library, 8346 Mary
Ball Road, Lancaster. Civil
War music performance along
with the verbal history of the
music. Picnics welcome.
462-7280.
Ron Moody & The Centaurs, National Public Radio star “B.J. Leiderman and Friends” will perform from 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, July
7 p.m., Savannah Joe’s, 55 28, in the Groovin’ in the Park concert series at the Deltaville Maritime Museum at 287 Jackson
Irvington Road, Kilmarnock. Creek Road, Deltaville. The concert is a picnic and cooler friendly event. Bring lawn chairs.
$5. 435-6000.
Tiki Bar at High Tides on the Friday, July 6
Road, Kilmarnock. $5.
Saturday, June 30
Potomac, 205 Taylor Street, Sweet Justice, 9 p.m., Sun- 435-6000.
Positive Mental Attitude, Colonial Beach. 224-8433.
set Grill, 16197 General Pull- Saturday, July 7
33 East, 8 p.m.-midnight,
11 a.m., Deltaville Heritage Faron Hamblin, 2 p.m., er Highway, Deltaville. $5.
Day. Free.
Coles Point Tavern, 850 Salis- Robert Keyes, Sandpiper Leadbelly’s Restaurant, 252
The Rock Bottom Band, The bury Park Road, Coles Point. Reef, 342 Misty Cove Road, Polly Cove Road, Reedville.
453-5002.
Black Pearl Tiki Bar at High 472-3856.
Hallieford. 725-3331.
Tides on the Potomac, 205
Ron McDonald & Night- Patriotic Show/Tracy Hill,
Taylor Street, Colonial Beach. Monday, July 2
watch, The Black Pearl Tiki 8 p.m., Donk’s Theater,
The Heritage Of America Bar at High Tides on the Hudgins. $12 adults/$5 kids.
224-8433.
Runaway String Band, 8 Band, 7 p.m., Irvington Com- Potomac, 205 Taylor Street, 725-7760.
Stuck On A Name, 10 p.m.,
p.m., Southwind Pizza, 44 mons, King Carter Drive, Colonial Beach. 224-8433.
Irvington.
Sponsored
by Soul Expressions, 7 p.m., Cafe Mojo, 230 Virginia
Church Street, Mathews.
Irvington Village Improvement Savannah Joe’s, 55 Irvington Street, Urbanna. 758-4141.
725-2766.
Chesapeake
Pat Moore, 6-9 p.m., KC’s Association.
Crabs and Cues, 10428 Jes- Bank will serve hot dogs,
sie Ball duPont Memorial chips and drinks, as supply
lasts. Picnics welcome.
Highway. 435-7665.
Stuck On A Name, 9 p.m.,
Ferebee’s, 500 Prince Street, Tuesday, July 3
Bob Noble & The Blue VooTappahannock. 443-5715.
Buster Brown & The Get doo Band, The Black Pearl
Down, 9 p.m., Coles Point Tiki Bar at High Tides on the
Tavern, 850 Salisbury Park Potomac, 205 Taylor Street,
Road, Coles Point. 472- Colonial Beach. 224-8433.
3856.
Stacey Earle & Mark Stu- Wednesday, July 4
art, 7 p.m., Unitarian Uni- Bob Noble & The Blue Vooversalist Fellowship of the doo Band, The Black Pearl
Rappahannock, 366 James Tiki Bar at High Tides on the
Wharf Road, White Stone. Potomac, 205 Taylor Street,
Husband and wife duo draws Colonial Beach. 224-8433.
from blues, pop, country and Cold Steel Country, 6-8:30 The Irvington Village Improvement Association will host the
p.m.,
Community
Park, USAF Heritage of America Band at 7 p.m. July 2 at the Irvington
rock.
Commons. Grab a blanket, a cooler, and make time to enjoy a
Kinsale.
Sunday, July 1
R&R Train, The Black Pearl
William Earl Sadler, Sandpiper Reef, 342 Misty Cove
Road, Hallieford. 725-3331.
Peeble to Pearl, 9 p.m.,
Coles Point Tavern, 850 Salisbury Park Road, Coles Point.
472-3856.
Route 64, The Black Pearl
Pat Moore, 6-9 p.m., KC’s
Crabs and Cues, 10428 Jessie Ball duPont Memorial
Highway. 435-7665.
Sunday, July 8
Faron Hamblin, 2 p.m.,
472-3856.
Reggae Dance Party With
B-Tropical, The Black Pearl
Patriotic Music Performance, 3 p.m., Festival
Halle, Reedville.
Wednesday, July 11
Fine Swiss Cheese, Damon’s, 7104 George Washington Memorial Highway,
Gloucester. 693-7281.
Friday, July 13
Sweet Justice, 6:30 p.m.,
Jammin’ On The Point, 8th
Street between Kirby and
Main, West Point.
Throwin’ Wake, 9 p.m.,
472-3856.
Anonymous, The Black Pearl
Saturday, July 14
Kevin Kelley, 3-6 p.m., Summer Concert Series, Good
Luck Cellars, 1025 Good
Luck Road, Kilmarnock. 4351416.
Jumbo Lump Daddy & The
Backfin Boys, Sandpiper
Reef, 342 Misty Cove Road,
Honkey Tonk Heroes, 9
picnic dinner with friends and family. Chesapeake Bank will serve Point. 472-3856.
hot dogs, chips and cold drinks, for as long as they last.
Nighthawks, The Black Pearl
Concerts
The Rock Bottom Band, The
Black Pearl Tiki Bar at High
Tides on the Potomac, 205
Taylor Street, Colonial Beach.
224-8433.
Highway. 435-7665.
TERRI GROH,
Re/Max Waterfront Realty
79 S. Main St., Kilmarnock, VA
804-436-6874
www.northernneckvarealestate.net
INDIAN CREEK ACCESS
261 Tuckahoe, Indian Creek Estates
Woodland setting
w/craftsman style
home w/incredible
attention to detail.
$365,000
Sunday, July 15
Faron Hamblin, 2 p.m.,
472-3856.
Blues Buckets, The Black
Pearl Tiki Bar at High Tides
on the Potomac, 205 Taylor
Street, Colonial Beach.
224-8433.
Friday, July 20
Robert Keyes, Sandpiper
Fine Swiss Cheese, 9 p.m.,
Coles Point Tavern, 850
Point. 472-3856.
Honkytonk
Heroes,
8
p.m., KC’s Crabs & Cues,
Kilmarnock. 435-7665.
Three Sixty, The Black Pearl
Bill Deal’s Original Rhondels, 7 p.m., Savannah
Joe’s, 55 Irvington Road,
Kilmarnock. $5. 435-6000.
Saturday, July 21
Nat King Kong, 7-9 p.m.,
Music Under The Stars, Taber Park, Urbanna. Sponsored
by Urbanna Business Association and Town of Urbanna.
Bring lawn chairs, blankets
and picnics. Free.
KOS, formerly Kings of
Swing, 6-8 p.m., Music by
the River, Belle Isle State
Park, Lancaster. Beach music, Motown favorites and
classic hits from the 70s
through the 90s with a big
brass sound. $3 parking fee.
462-5030.
Sweet Justice, 6 p.m., Lower King and Queen County
VFD Pig Pickin’, York River
Road, Shackelfords.
Bill & Pam Gurley, 1-4 p.m.,
Summer Concert Series,
Good Luck Cellars, 1025
Broker Assoc.
Nat King Kong will perform from 7-9 p.m. on Saturday, July 21, as
part of the Music Under The Stars concert series in Taber Park,
Urbanna. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnics.
Good Luck Road, Kilmarnock.
435-1416.
Country At The Beach/
Salute To Jimmy Buffett,
8 p.m., Donk’s Theater,
Hudgins. $12 adults/$5
kids. 725-7760.
Mercy Creek, 8 p.m., Southwind Pizza, 44 Church Street,
Mathews. 725-2766.
William Earl, Paul Rilee
& Dave Shuber, Sandpiper
Radio Redline, 9 p.m.,
Coles Point Tavern, 850
Point. 472-3856.
Esc4p3, The Journey Tribute Band, The Black Pearl
Highway. 435-7665.
Saturday, July 28
B.J. Leiderman and Friends,
6-8 p.m., Groovin’ in the Park,
Deltaville Maritime Museum,
287 Jackson Creek Road and
on Mill Creek, Deltaville. $10.
The concert is a picnic and
cooler friendly event. Bring
lawn chairs. 776-7200.
Robert Keyes, Sandpiper
Sportsbar Rockstars, 9
Point. 472-3856.
Longreef, The Black Pearl
Bluegrass Jam, 7-10 p.m.,
Freeshade Community Center,
Syringa. Hosted by Honeywind
Bluegrass Boys.
Crabs and Cues, 10428 JesSunday, July 22
sie Ball duPont Memorial HighEsc4p3, The Journey Trib- way. 435-7665.
ute Band, The Black Pearl Catesby
Jones,
6:30
Tiki Bar at High Tides on the p.m., Courthouse Green,
Potomac, 205 Taylor Street, Tappahannock. Free.
Sunday, July 29
Wednesday, July 25
Faron Hamblin, 2 p.m., Coles
Fine Swiss Cheese, Da- Point Tavern 850 Salisbury
mon’s, 7104 George Wash- Park Road, Coles Point. 472ington Memorial Highway, 3856.
Gloucester. 693-7281.
Ron McDonald & Nightwatch, The Black Pearl Tiki Bar
Friday, July 27
at High Tides on the Potomac,
The Sam Grow Band, 9 205 Taylor Street, Colonial
p.m., Coles Point Tavern, Beach. 224-8433.
850 Salisbury Park Road, Pint & Dale, 6-8 p.m., SumColes Point. 472-3856.
mer Concert Series under the
Longreef, The Black Pearl pavilion, Reedville Fishermen’s
Tiki Bar at High Tides on the Museum, 504 Main Street,
Potomac, 205 Taylor Street, Reedville. $5. 435-6529.
BROWN CREEK ACCESS
941 Laurel Point Drive
One floor living; rent
boat slip for $150 per
year. 3BR/2BA totally
renovated.
$340,000
TAYLORS CREEK
251 Grand Villa
Waterfront one
story on 2 acres
with 3 bedrooms,
2 baths and
two car garage.
$299,000
WELLES CREEK WITH RAP. RIVER VIEW
128 Maidley Beach, Lancaster
Vintage 1950s
beach
cottage fronting
on creek; sand
beach at mouth
of creek.
$250,000
LANCASTER CREEK
654 Lancaster Creek, Lancaster
Waterfront cottage
with 215’ on creek.
Updated. 4/MLW
(needs new pier)
$178,000
It happened here
by Larry S. Chowning
10880 P General Puller Hwy., Hartfield (804) 776-6044
H
istory is part of our present! The Middlesex County Board
of Supervisors approved a resolution on June 19 encouraging the Virginia Department of Historic Resources to recognize the Chesapeake Bay log buyboat “F.D. Crockett” on the
Virginia Landmarks Register, the state’s official list of historic
properties.
The hull of the F.D. Crockett is built from seven logs. She was
completed in 1924 in Poquoson by log canoe builder Alexander
Gaines and has recently been restored by the Deltaville Maritime
Museum. What’s unique about the Crockett is that she is 60 feet
long; was specifically built to accommodate an internal combustion engine; and was built during a revival period (1920-1925) of
building log canoes in Virginia.
Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, Virginia-style log
canoe hulls, such as on the Crockett, were built in every little
neighborhood in the Tidewater region—but usually not as long
as 60 feet and certainly not for power.
Chesapeake Bay logged hull sailing bugeyes were a forerunner to the Crockett and were often 60 feet and longer. Gaines had
been a bugeye builder.
By 1924, after years of learning, Virginia log canoe builders had perfected their craft. The only problem was that by then
buyer demand for log canoes had waned as a new style plankedbuilt boat, known today as the Chesapeake Bay Deadrise, had
surpassed the log canoe in the bay’s wooden boat market.
Just three years after the Crockett was built in 1927, the largest wooden deadrise to be built on the bay, the “Marydel,” was
completed by Deltaville builder Linwood Price. The era of the
deadrise started around 1900 and by 1927 had taken over the
new construction portion of the bay’s boat market. The internal
combustion engine had played a major role in the development
of the deadrise because its hull shape and form were developed
around engines. Log canoes were developed around sail and
wind, and converted to engine power. The internal combustion
engine played a major role in the rise of deadrise construction
and the wane of log canoe construction.
What makes the Crockett so very special is that engine power,
which helped end the era of log canoes, was one of the main elements that brought back a short window of opportunity for log
canoe builders like Alexander Gaines to continue to work and
build large log boats.
By 1924, the internal combustion engine had taken over Virginia’s boating scene. There was no question that wind-driven
sail power was on its way out and gasoline and diesel engines
were on their way in. As engines and shafting were being perfected, larger deadrise boats were built to accommodate a growing water freight business; demand for oyster and crab dredging;
and for buyboats used to buy seafood from watermen.
Even though deadrise boats had taken over most of this marketplace, log boats still had appealing features. Log boats were
built with lower sides than most deadrise boats, which made
them more convenient for loading and unloading freight and
pulling a dredge full of oysters or crabs up and over the sides.
There was also a feeling of security that came with a log
boat—a 10-inch-thick log underneath a waterman was more
consoling than a 2-inch-thick plank, especially when battling a
crab dredge in the middle of the bay with ice forming around
your feet. And then there was that old Tidewater, Virginia sentiment of “My granddaddy worked a log canoe, my daddy worked
a log canoe, and, by God, if it was good enough for them it’s
good enough for me.” All this led to a short, but very real, log
canoe revival at the height of deadrise boat-building construction in Virginia.
Hats off to the Deltaville Maritime Museum for its efforts in
preserving the F.D. Crockett and its historical significance.
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Gary Jobson to appear at Leukemia Cup in Deltaville
DELTAVILLE—The 14th annual
Southern Chesapeake Leukemia Cup
Regatta takes place over the weekend
of July 6-8 in Deltaville. The host,
Stingray Point Marina, and sponsors,
Stingray Harbour and Fishing Bay
Yacht clubs, will be joined this year
by a new supporting sponsor, Wilton
Creek Cruising Club.
But the big news is that the
national chairman of the Leukemia Cup regattas and author/media
commentator, Gary Jobson, will
appear on Friday night of the event
at Stingray Point Marina to entertain
with his inimitable breezy style with
past, present, and future happenings
in the exciting world of sailing.
The Leukemia Cup kicks-off
Regatta Weekend on Friday evening,
July 6, with a new format offering
beverages and heavy hors d’oeuvres
before Jobson will address an enthusiastic crowd of sailors, crews, and
those from the general public who
are invited to attend. “You don’t
need to register your yacht in the
Regatta or even own a boat to feel
welcome at this event,” said event
Debbie Bridwell.
The warm-up on Friday will prelude regatta racing activities to be
officiated by the Fishing Bay Yacht
Club on Saturday and Sunday, July
7-8, and the Gala and popular Leukemia Cup Auction on Saturday eve-
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Jewelry, Nautical & Collectibles.
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Burgess, VA (804) 453-5900
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“Why Buy New When Used Will Do”
Open Mon., Thurs., Fri., Sat.
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The Southern Chesapeake Leukemia Cup Regatta has raised over $2
million for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society since the regatta’s
inception and is typically honored as
one of the top Leukemia Cup fundraisers in the nation each year. “The
society is appreciative for the regatta
participants, contributors, volunteers,
and especially the many sponsors who
have made this event so successful in
the past,” said Bridwell.
For more information on Leukemia Cup Regatta activities, contact
Bridwell, senior campaign manager, at 804-673-5690 or Debbie.
Bridwell@lls.org, or visit www.leukemiacup.org/va.
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An Unforgettable
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ning, July 7, at Stingray Point Marina.
Please note the move of the auction to
the evening of the Saturday Gala from
Friday night, when it has traditionally
been held in the past.
The regatta will offer exciting
races, fun, good food, and the live
music of “Premiere.” Leading up to
the regatta, sailors and their crews
raise funds for the Leukemia Society to compete for prizes and a
“Fantasy Sail” with Gary Jobson.
Registration for the regatta is
now available online at www.leukemiacup.org/va. All entries are due
before Thursday, July 5, at noon. A
portion of the registration fee will
be tax-deductible.
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1. Alyssa, 3 years old, relaxes on the
sandbar at the entrance to Jackson
Creek.
2. A colorful sunset on Marshalls
Beach in Edwardsville.
8. Mallory loves to catch bullfrogs in
the pond at Grey’s Point. She catches,
kisses and releases the frogs.
3. Cody Redman gets a treat from
his cousin Madison Raef during a
family gathering on the North River in
Mobjack Estates.
9. Amy Baker captured her son
Daniel, age 8, and the sunset on
Rappahannock River near Wellford’s
Wharf.
4. This patriotic canoe is docked at
Grey’s Point Camp and was once
used as a Navy lifeboat dinghy in
Connecticut.
10. Ava enjoys the Piankatank breeze
near Bland Point.
5. A heron takes flight on the
Rappahannock River at Wellfords
Wharf.
12. Ospreys on Owens Pond in
Reedville.
6. Isabelle and Gavin Schuler enjoy a
day on the boat near Fleets Bay.
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7. Mia Linde, 1 year old, enjoys her
first trip to Deltaville.
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11. The Stack in Fleeton.
13. Devin Cox, 10 years old, jumps off
of the sandbar near Jackson Creek.
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a scoop of
happiness
Aidan Lynskey eyes a triple scoop banana boat.
by Tom Chillemi
N
othing goes better with summertime than ice cream.
And if you’re looking for some
homemade ice cream at the Rivah,
you’re in luck. At least four ice
cream makers practice their art—
offering some unusual flavors—and
made fresh with quality ingredients.
Short Lane Ice Cream has been
churning homemade ice cream for
eight years at its location at Short
Lane and Route 17 in Gloucester.
Kim and Jim Williams renovated
the 1930s vintage country store,
saving its character that gives it a
special ambience.
Short Lane Ice Cream offers a
quality product designed to please
every palate, said co-owner Kim
Williams. “We are continually creating new flavors while offering
the best-selling flavors with consistency.”
Chocolate remains the top seller,
she said. And you’ll find such tempting treats as coconut, lemon, ginger
cream, dreamsicle, black raspberry,
coffee, butter pecan and mint chocolate chip, to name a few.
Short Lane Ice Cream also
offers “gelato” in Italian custard
and less heavy cream resulting in
a frozen dessert that has less fat
grams and one in which the flavor
comes through more intensely, she
explained.
There also are sundaes, milkshakes
and the old-fashioned banana boat.
Seasonal favorites include blueberry
and pumpkin custard.
Rosalie Letizia enjoys plain, and pure, vanilla.
Hot Chocolate
When it comes to ice cream,
Something Different Country Store
& Deli lives up to its name.
For instance, “ethno-gastronomist” and owner Dan Gill has combined chocolate and chili peppers in
a flavor he calls “Hot Chocolate.”
The combination has ancient origins
going back to the Incas and probably
before, he explained.
Capsaisin, the chemical compounds that make hot peppers hot,
is fat soluble, not water soluble,
said Gill. “Our Hot Chocolate ice
cream does not taste hot . . . until
you swallow it and then you get a
nice warm feeling in your throat.
The butter fat coats the tongue. The
next bite neutralizes the capsaisin and starts the process all over
again.”
Growing up on a farm at Remlik
in Middlesex County, Gill’s family
had a milk cow and plenty of fresh
milk, cream and butter. A special
summer treat was homemade ice
cream, made with a hand-cranked
churn. “Our ice creams are as close
as we could get to what we made
on the farm when I was a child,” he
said.
Gill is proud to say that they don’t
use any manufactured flavorings or
colorants at all. To make their “real”
buttered pecan they “caramelize”
pecans in butter and organic sugar.
Caramelization refers to the complex chemical reactions that occur
when sugars are heated to the point of
browning, creating hundreds of flavor
compounds, explained Gill. When
proteins, such as those in pecans, are
heated, even more flavors are created.
Everyone enjoys T&J’s Dairy Barn in Burgess.
There’s nothing wrong
with me that a little ice
cream won’t fix.
–Unknown
Take time to enjoy a cone during National Ice Cream month.
Gill makes a trip to the
mountains of Virginia in the
summer and brings back bushels of the little White Lady
peaches for his white peach
ice cream, and he enhances
the natural flavor of peaches
and strawberries with a little
balsamic vinegar and kelp
powder.
At Something Different
you’ll also find “adult” ice
creams that contain alcohol in
flavors such as Brandy Alexander, and Grasshopper with
Creme de Menthe and Creme
de Cocoa. A Christmas special
is egg nog.
White. T&J’s opened May 24,
2012, to a welcoming community, said Jill.
T&J’s homemade ice cream
is made fresh at the store
and they welcome customer
requests for their favorites.
“So far, we have served up
juicy peach, blackberry, pistachio, cinnamon, mocha and
other delicious flavors,” said
Jill. “We also serve sugarfree yogurt and many flavors
of soft-serve ice cream. Our
banana splits are becoming
famous!”
At T&J’s Dairy Barn, ice
cream complements a menu
of sandwiches and subs. “Our
“Fun times”
hope is to become a fixture
T&J’s Dairy Barn on Route in the community, providing
200 in Burgess “is a labor of a wonderful environment for
love as well as a leap of faith,”
continued on page 19
said owners Tom and Jill
Fresh from the churn at Something Different Country Store & Deli, “Hot Chocolate” ice cream is
dipped into containers.
William Palmer usually gets sorbet, but splurged with 2 scoops
of rich ice cream.
National
ice cream day
July 15
Rich dark chocolate is the signature of a hot fudge sundae.
Ice cream memories
Brandon Durant of Falls Church didn’t mind trading his Daiquiri ice cream for his son’s chocolate
chip ice cream. “I never had bad ice cream,” he said.
Memories of an “ice cream plant” in Beaufort, N.C., are more than 60 years old for Chuck
Thompson of Gloucester. Now 77, Thompson recalled fondly those days when he and his friends
would stop and get a chocolate milkshake on the way home from a day of fishing. “I can’t forget
them as good as they were,” he said.
Kitty Priddy of Middlesex remembers special Sundays at her grandparents’ house where they
would take turns cranking a 2-gallon ice cream freezer. “It was a special occasion. Everything you
work for is better,” she said.
The best part was when the dasher was pulled from the cylinder. All of the grandchildren would
gather around with a spoon anticipating that first taste of ice cream scraped from the dasher. “That One taste of ice cream says it all.
(Photo courtesy of Shelley Gill)
was the best taste of all,” Priddy said. “Oh, it was so good!”
continued from page 17
families, friends and visitors to enjoy a good
meal and fun times,” said Jill.
stretches like taffy
Chitterchats Ice Cream Parlor on Main
Street in Reedville offers 30 flavors of
custom made ice cream. “The hardest part is
picking a flavor and that’s why we suggest
getting more than one scoop,” said owner
Cheryl Moritz.
The most popular flavor is “chocolate decadence,” followed by white chocolate with Oreo
and peanut butter, and birthday cake, which is
a vanilla cake batter base with rainbow sprinkles, popular with children of all ages.
Ice cream enjoyed by the adult palate
includes almond Amaretto, rum raisin, and
coconut. A new flavor, salted caramel, combines sweet and salty tastes.
All fruit flavors are made with fresh fruit.
Customers are anticipating ice cream made
with peach purchased at the farmers’ market,
and pumpkin in the fall, she said.
Non-dairy and sugar free ice cream are
also available.
Chitterchats’ ice cream is handmade in
small batches, Moritz explained, and extra
steps go into the process that are beyond
what is used for most ice creams. “It’s so
creamy that customers have said it ‘pulls’
and stretches like taffy,” she said.
Chitterchats opened in 2004 and Moritz
has created the nostalgic feel of soda shops.
The milkshake machine is an original Hamilton Beach machine from the 1950s. “It takes
a little longer to hand dip ice cream and add
milk, but people seem to love them.”
They also offer “malts” that give milk
shakes a distinct flavor that is not found in
many places anymore.
Nancy’s
Ice Cream Shoppe
Soft serve ice cream cones,
milkshakes, sundaes,
flurries, floats, malts,
brownie a la modes,
banana splits, snowballs
301 Washington Avenue
Colonial Beach, Va. 224-1212
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Chitterchats
Ice Cream Parlor
Open 7 Days A Week
Offering 30 Flavors of Homemade Ice Cream
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Flowers so fresh, you want
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The Daily: simple name, extreme experience
by Sarah Bowis
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If You Go
The Daily
130 Court Circle
Warsaw, VA 22572
333-3455
Find them
on Facebook:
The Daily
Daily specials posted
Open
Breakfast & Lunch
Mondays - Fridays
7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Breakfast
7 - 10:30 a.m.
Saturday
8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Breakfast
8 a.m. -11 p.m.
On the Menu
Omelets, muffins,
breakfast sandwiches,
paninis, deli sandwiches, salads, homemade desserts, Bev’s
Homemade Ice Cream,
Rostov’s Coffee, seasonal drinks.
Did you know?
Private dinners are
available upon request.
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onveniently located at
Court Circle and Richmond Road in Warsaw, The
Daily is a culinary delight.
Local art fills the walls and a
relaxing lounge in the back of
the restaurant creates a warm
and welcoming invitation for
everyone.
I invited two co-workers,
Lisa and Bob, to join me for
lunch. Neither had experienced The Daily. I assured
them, it is well worth the
drive.
The special of the day
was a salad of caramelized
peaches, roasted onions, feta
cheese, grapes, country ham
with a “simple vinaigrette”
dressing. It was a no-brainer.
We asked our friendly waitress, Heather, for three forks!
Excellent choice—sweet and
salty flavors created a different and delicious salad.
The soup of the day was
beef and spinach and Bob is
still trying to figure out that
secret spice or herb. It was a
filling summer soup bursting
with fresh flavor.
Bob chose The Warsaw
sandwich, loaded with pastrami, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and topped with
homemade Russian dressing
on marbled pumpernickel. It
was apparently finger-licking
good! There was not a crumb
left on his plate.
Lisa chose an M-T-O
(made to order sandwich) of
turkey, lettuce and tomato on
marbled rye. She partnered
her graciously-sized sandwich with a side salad of large
fresh vegetables, well-worth
the added cost, she said.
They should change the
name of my choice to “The
Sarah.” The Margherita—
fresh mozzarella, tomato and
basil on an Italian roll grilled
to a gooey perfection. The
combination of the creamy
mozzarella, fresh tomato
and powerful basil made for
a fabulous sandwich I would
order over and over. I chose
the pasta salad for my side—
pasta, vinaigrette, tomatoes
and olives—a perfect side for
the perfect sandwich.
While enjoying our lunch,
we couldn’t help but notice
the bustle within The Daily.
Local businesses were enjoying
luncheons,
another
group was celebrating a
baby shower, and families
and friends were gathering
together. It is clearly the place
to eat and relax in Warsaw.
K.G. Smith, owner and chef
for two years, said he prides
himself on using the freshest
ingredients. The daily specials are created each morning— “no plan, just whatever
sounds good,” said K.G.
On Mondays, a local baker
brings in cupcakes, which
sell out by Wednesday. That’s
the day K.G. drives to Carytown in Richmond to purchase Bev’s Homemade Ice
Cream and Rostov’s Coffee
& Tea—a luxury to us living
in the Northern Neck.
The ice cream flavors this
week were banana, cinnabean,
dirty chocolate and vanilla.
We tried three of the four.
The cinnabean, a tasty cinnamon ice cream mixed with
espresso almonds, created a
perfect ending to any meal.
The dirty chocolate was,
well, dirty. But dirty perfection in my opinion! I’m a
chocoholic and this would
solve any chocolate craving.
Last, and certainly not
least, the vanilla was sinfully
creamy and a perfect dipping
partner with my dirty chocolate.
Rest assured, sweet K.G.
also let me sample a large
spoonful of banana, and it
was heavenly!
We thoroughly enjoyed
our meal. Driving back to
Kilmarnock, Bob was already
planning our next visit!
Whenever I pass through
Warsaw, I always make an
effort to stop at The Daily.
Be careful though, with too
many visits K.G. might put
you to work alongside his
lovely wife Sonja and eldest
daughter Olivia.
They are a hard-working
family that aims to please the
customer. Take it from me, I
know.
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 $16.
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Serving breakfast all day.
Daily specials and homemade
pies. B/L/D/$.
Cruiser’s Sports Bar
and Grill
4938 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy.
Gloucester
693-6246
Homemade lunch specials.
Charbroiled steaks, deli sandwiches. Live entertainment.
L/D/$$.
Essex
Almost There
Family Dining
6501 Richmond-Tapp. Hwy.
Tappahannock
443-2622
American cuisine. Steaks,
burgers, barbecue, sandwiches, seafood and daily specials.
B/L/D/$.
Applebee’s
1650 Tappahannock Blvd.
Tappahannock
443-0361
American cuisine, steaks,
ribs, stir-fried specialties and
more. L/D/$$.
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/$$$.
Captain’s Grill and Patio
528 Church Ln.
Tappahannock
443-2800
Appetizers, burgers, seafood, sandwiches, and a late
night menu. L/D/$$.
China King Buffet
Tappahannock
443-2999
Chinese Szechwan, Cantonese and Peking cuisines plus
American foods. Lunch specials, family dinners. L/D/$$.
Ferebee’s
330 Prince St.
Tappahannock
443-5715
Food and spirits. Handcut
steaks, fresh local seafood,
salads, sandwiches, desserts.
Open 7 days a week. L/D/$$.
River’s Inn features dockside dining at York River Yacht Haven at Gloucester Point.
Java Jack’s Coffee House
504 Church Ln.
Tappahannock
443-5225
B/L/D/$-$$.
Hobbs Hole Restaurant
1267 Hobbs Hole Dr.
Tappahannock
443-4451
Serving hand cut steaks,
baby back ribs, fresh fish and
seafood, pork and much more.
L/D/$-$$$.
Los Portales
Tappahannock
443-0132
Authentic Mexican cuisine.
Featuring quesadillas, fajitas,
burritos, enchiladas and more.
L/D/$-$$.
Lowery’s Seafood
528 North Church Ln.
Tappahannock
443-2800
Family dining, specializing in
crab cakes, oysters, shrimp,
fish, beef and all-American
chicken. House salad dressings.
Meeting
facilities.
L/D/$$.
Parr’s Drive Inn
715 N. Church Ln.
Tappahannock
443-2000
Burgers, sandwiches, ice
cream and more. B/L/D/$.
Pizza Hut
Tappahannock
443-2915
Different styles of pizza
along with side dishes including salad, pasta, buffalo
wings, breadsticks, and garlic
bread. L/D/$$.
Rivahside Cafe
Gloucester
221 Prince St.
.
Tappahannock
443-2333 5 Bucks Fresh Pizza
Signature items include 2272 York Crossing Dr.
642-5823
burgers, homemade chicken Hayes
Pizza, salads, subs, calsalad and soups. B/L/$.
zones, strombolis, gyros, 25
flavors of hot wings. L/D/$$.
Roma’s Italian Restaurant
Tappahannock
443-5240 Anna’s Pizza
Complete Italian menu. 6545 Market Dr.
693-4171
Lunch and dinner specials. Gloucester
Pizza, subs, salads, Italian
L/D/$-$$.
dinners. L/D/$$.
Shoney’s
Anna’s Pizza
Tappahannock
443-5306 14911 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy.
758-1112
Breakfast, lunch & din- Glenns
Pasta dishes, subs, pizza.
ner buffets. Serving fresh local seafood every weekend. Take out only. L/D/$-$$.
B/L/D/$.
Ann’s Family Dining
TBonz and Tuna
Glenns
758-3031
429 Dock St.
Traditional
American
Tappahannock
445-8862
A specialty meat and sea- menu served country style.
food shop. Boars Head deli B/L/D/$.
meats and cheeses, specialty
items and ready-to-cook meals, Applebee’s
beers and wines. Fresh bait 6086 Walton Ln.
694-3160
and ice for your river fishing Gloucester
American cuisine, steaks,
needs. Carry out only. L/$$.
ribs, stir-fried specialties and
more. Take out available.
To Do Cafe & Restaurant
L/D/$$.
1008 Church Ln.
Tappahannock
443-2002
Traditional American food: Bangkok Noi
Barbeque, burgers, hot dogs, 6724 Main St.
Gloucester
695-1177
seafood and steaks. L/D/$.
Authentic Thai cuisine.
L/D/$-$$.
Twister’s Premium
Frozen Yogurt
Courthouse Restaurant
Tappahannock
445-1252 6714 Main St.
Gloucester
210-1506
Offering 10 Flavors. $.
Damon’s
Gloucester
693-7218
Seafood, prime rib, sandwiches, subs. B/L/D/$$.
Egghead’s Diner
Gloucester
684-1222
Fresh, local seafood, desserts, full menu including
breakfast available all day.
B/L/$-$$.
El Ranchito
7313 Main St.
Gloucester
694-8003
Burritos, taco salad, tamales, chili rellenos. L/D/$.
Ginny’s Place
Hayes
642-8780
Hometown cooking, buffet
style. L/D/$.
Goodfella’s
Hayes
693-5950
Varied menu featuring seafood, steaks and prime rib.
D/$$$.
Good Fortune
Chinese Restaurant
6904 Main St.
Gloucester
694-0111
Cantonese and Szechwan. Beer, wine, cocktails.
L/D/$$.
Great Wall
6585 Market Dr.
Gloucester
695-0500
Hunan and Szechwan Chinese cuisine. L/D/$.
Hana Sushi
2274 York Crossing Dr.
Hayes
642-3055
Sushi bar and
22 f
Japanese
Hiba-
Dining
f 21
chi cooking. Watch Jay Sushi
the chefs perform tricks with 1759 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy.
knives as they cook to order. Gloucester Point 642-4422
D/$$.
Sushi, Sashimi, Terriyaki,
noodles,
soups,
salads.
Hong Kong
L/D/$$.
Hayes
642-5555 Jessica’s Sweet Shop,
Chinese takeout. Small eat- Cafe and Bakery
in area. L/D/$$.
6558 Main St.
Gloucester
693-5235
Fresh roasted coffee, salads, soups, sandwiches.
Fresh baked cinnamon rolls,
scones, yeast breads. B/L/$.
Looking for a place where
you can pull up in your Juan’s Mexican Cafe
boat and enjoy a meal by and Cantina
the water? The following 2310 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy.
642-5401
restaurants offer moorings Hayes
Mexican menu. L/D/$$.
for customers. See full restaurant listings for more
information.
Kelsick Specialty Market
6632 Main St.
Potomac River Area
Gloucester
693-6500
s The Mooring Restaurant
Carry-out catering, box
– Yeocomico River
lunches, gourmet baskets.
s Dockside
Restaurant
Wine and beer tastings. $-$$.
and The Blue Heron Pub
– Monroe Creek
Nick’s Spaghetti
s AC’s Cafe & Sports and Steak House
Grill – Lower Machodoc
1440 Geo. Was. Mem. Hwy.
Creek
Gloucester Point 642-2330
s Kinsale Harbour RestauTraditional Greek cuisine,
rant –Yeocomico River
Italian dishes, steaks and seas Riverboat on the Potomac
food. L/D/$$.
Dock & Dine
Great Wicomico
River Area
s The Crazy Crab – Cockrell’s Creek
s Deli at Cockrell’s Creek
Seafood – Cockrell’s
Creek
s Leadbelly’s – Cockrell’s
Creek
s Horn Harbor House Restaurant – Great Wicomico
River
Rappahannock
River Area
s Cocomo’s – Broad Creek
s The Tides Inn – Carters
Creek
s All Fired Up – Urbanna
Creek
s Merroir Tasting Room –
Locklies Creek
Piankatank River Area
s Seabreeze Restaurant –
Milford Haven
York River Area
s River’s Inn - Sarah’s Creek
Number One
7481 Hargett Blvd.
Gloucester
693-3851
Chinese cuisine. L/D/$$.
Olivia’s in the Village
6597 Main St.
Gloucester
694-0057
Steaks, seafood and pasta,
B/L/D/$$.
Pizza Hut
bread. L/D/$$.
The Point Bar and Grill
Gloucester
684-2234
Appetizers, steaks, seafood. L/D/$$.
The River’s Inn
and Crab Deck
8109 Yacht Haven Rd.
Wild Rabbit Café
6604 Main St.
Gloucester
694-5100
Coffee bar with latte, cappuccino, espresso, brewed
coffees, iced or hot, and
smoothies. Soups, salads,
Rosemary and Wine
deli sandwiches, paninis.
6655 Main St.
Gloucester
684-0777 B/L/D/$.
Tapas, full wine bar and microbrews. D/$-$$.
Provides seasonal entrees
using fresh, local seafood and
produce. Views of Sarah Creek
on the York River. Outdoor dining available. L/D/$$-$$$.
King & Queen
Ruby Tuesday
6749 Fox Center Pkwy.
Gloucester
694-4955
Burgers, extensive salad
bar. American style cooking.
Curbside service. L/D/$$.
Sal’s Pizza
Hayes
642-6470
Subs,
pizza,
pastas.
L/D/$$.
Salsa’s Mexican Grill
Hayes
684-5545
Mexican atmosphere. Fajitas, tacos, chimichangas,
enchiladas and vegetarian entrees. Karaoke. L/D/$.
Antonio’s Pizza
6564 Gen. Puller Hwy.
Mattaponi
785-2720
Pizza, pasta, subs, salads
and more. Italian food, friendly
atmosphere. L/D/$-$$.
Nick’s Spaghetti
and Steak House
Shacklefords
785-6300
Specializing in Italian food
and steaks. L/D/$$.
King William
Arnest Seafood
109 Commerce Park Dr.
Manquin
769-3315
Fresh seafood.
Anna’s Pizza
3040 King William Ave.
West Point
843-4035
Pizza, subs, salads, Italian
dinners. L/D/$$.
Mon-Thurs:
11am - 11pm
Friday-Sat:
11am - 12am
Sunday:
11am - 5pm
436-9004
Kilmarnock
Short Lane Ice Cream
Company
Gloucester
695-2999
Over 20 flavors of homemade ice cream. Banana
splits, fancy sundaes, cones
and dishes. $.
Sweet Frog of Gloucester
6826 Walton Ln.
Gloucester
693-4065
Family friendly frozen yogurt
shop featuring a wide variety
of flavors and 60 toppings. $.
Sweet Madeline’s
Gloucester
642-1780
Homemade soups, salads,
desserts. Café, delicatessen,
catering, corporate functions,
box lunches. L/$.
Tony and Milena’s Pizzeria
Hayes
684-0708
Authentic Italian food. $$.
Wild Ginger
6904 Main St.
Gloucester
694-0111
Fine Chinese and Asian cuisine. L/D/$$.
Daily Lunch Specials
Week Night Specials
Tuesday Night:
All-You-Can-Eat
Steamed Shrimp
Wednesday Night:
King Kut Night
8 oz. sirlion filet & baked potato
Dozier’s Port Urbanna Marina
25 Cross Street • Urbanna
(804) 286-9016
Dining
Hong Kong
4915 Richmond-Tapp. Hwy.
King William
769-8832
Chinese food. L/D.
Pizza Hut
416 4th St.
West Point
843-3444
bread. L/D/$$.
Tony and George’s
2880 King William Ave.
West Point
843-4448
Seafood and Italian dishes.
L/D/$$.
Tops China
100 Winters St.
West Point
L/D/$.
843-2211
Vinny’s Italian Grill
and Pizzeria
4915A Richmond-Tapp. Hwy.
Aylett
769-8822
L/D/$-$$$.
Specialty coffees, sandwiches, fresh salads, homemade
soups and desserts. Gourmet
entrees to go. B/L/$$.
Find us on Facebook or
www.CarriedAwayCuisine.com
Corner Bar and Grill
5360 Mary Ball Rd.
Lively
462-0110
Home of the ½ lb. black angus burger, no filler crab cake.
Thurs. night is shrimp night.
L/D/$.
Country Cottage
Ice Cream Shop and Fudge
Factory
795 Rappahannock Dr.
White Stone
435-3812
Hand-packed ice cream
cones, sundaes, splits and
milkshakes.
Homemade
fudge and gourmet chocolate. $.
Dixie Deli
55 Irvington Rd.
Kilmarnock
435-6745
Soups, hot and cold sandwiches and salads. L/$.
Alley Cafe Sports Lounge
608 N. Main St.
Kilmarnock
436-1100
Daily specials. B/L/D/$.
El Charrito
Restaurante Mexicano
652 N. Main St.
Kilmarnock
435-1791
Daily specials. Closed Mon.
L/D/$-$$.
Anna’s
150 Old Fairgrounds Way
Kilmarnock
435-8960
Pasta, pizza, subs, seafood
and steaks. L/D/$-$$.
Golden Eagle Grille
364 Clubhouse Dr.
Irvington
438-6740
Closed Tues. Private parties. L/$-$$.
Bentley’s Grill
572 Rappahannock Dr.,
White
Stone
435-2000
American-continental
cuisine with a French flair.
Closed Sun. L/D.
Great Fortune
Chinese Restaurant
443 N. Main St.
Kilmarnock
435-6333
Specializing in authentic
Mandarin, Szechwan, Hunan,
Peking and Cantonese cuisine. L/D/$.
Lancaster
Bluewater Seafood
and Deli
459 N. Main St.
Kilmarnock
435-3530
Fresh Seafood and homemade deli items. $$.
Carwash Cafe
and Catering
481 North Main St.
Kilmarnock
435-0405
Take out available. B/L/$.
Carried Away Cuisine
10 N. Main St.
Kilmarnock
435-9191
Historic Lancaster Tavern
8373 Mary Ball Rd.
Lancaster
462-0080
Providing homestyle cooking and fine dining for over
200 years. Breakfast Sat. and
Sun. B/L/D/$-$$.
www.lancastertavern.com
Hong Kong
410 N. Main St.
Kilmarnock
435-7979
Chinese, Szechwan, Hunan
and Cantonese. L/D/$.
Hope and Glory Inn’s
Dining Hall
65 Tavern Rd.
Irvington
438-6053
Fine dining, four courses,
prix fixe. Reservations required. D/$$$.
589 N. Main St.
Kilmarnock
435-3551
bread. L/D/$$.
KC’s Crabs and Cues
River Lanes and Grill
10428 Jessie Ball duPont Mem.
Hwy.
Kilmarnock
435-7665
Dining room, a bar and 9
pool tables. Chesapeake Blue
Arby’s
Crabs for dinner. L/D/$$.
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Mem. Hwy. Gloucester,
34 E. Church St.
695-2745.
Burger King
Kilmarnock
435-0034
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Mem. Hwy. Gloucester,
B/L/$$.
693-6051.
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Tappahannock, 443480 Old Saint Johns Rd.
3151.
Kilmarnock
435-7843
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435-1255
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438-9356
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438-6363
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462-7050
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Pizza Hut
16 Town Centre Dr.
Kilmarnock
436-9221
Try Chef Ron Rhodus’ new
menu. $$.
River Market
1 Rappahannock Dr.
White
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435-1725
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443-5262.
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featuring
lunches dishes and pizza. L/D/$$.
and dinners to go. Homemade
bread and salads, large wine Sandpiper
selection. L/D/$-$$.
White Stone
435-6176
Rocket Billy’s
ÃÌ>LÃi`Ê Ê £nÓ°Ê -«i851 Rappahannock Dr.
cializing in fresh seafood and
White Stone
435-7040 hand cut meats. D/$$$.
Breakfast,
sandwiches,
burgers, crab cakes, and Savannah Joe’s Barbecue
more. Outdoor pick-up window. 55 Irvington Rd.
B/L/$.
Kilmarnock
435-6000
Real hickory pit, slow
Rose’s Steak House
smoked barbecued pork, ribs,
37 N. Main St.
chicken. Live entertainment
Kilmarnock
435-2855 Fri. nights. L/D/$.
Featuring bison and angus
burgers as well as steaks. Seven
D/$$$.
606 Chesapeake Dr.
White Stone
435-2300
Sal’s Pizza
A sinful martini bar and res456 North Main St.
taurant. D/$$$.
Kilmarnock
435-6770
Hot and cold subs, Italian
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. $.
Sting Ray’s Food Service
3611 Irvington Rd.
Irvington
436-2720
Specialty burgers, Italian
sausage, sandwiches, snow
cones, ice cream sundaes and
more. $5 lunch specials and
meal deals. Family oriented,
pet friendly. B/L/$.
Thai Pot
36 N. Main St.
Kilmarnock
436-THAI
Thai and American food.
Rivah Reader Recipes
Cold Cucumber Soup
4 cups cucumbers, peeled
and chopped
1 cup low fat buttermilk
1/2 cup low fat or no fat
yogurt
1 tbsp. red wine vinegar
freshly ground pepper to
taste
2 sprigs fresh dill
Peel cucumbers only if
you feel the skins are bitter.
Chop cucumbers and place
in blender. Add buttermilk
and yogurt. Blend well. Pour
mixture in to a medium
mixing bowl. Add remaining
ingredients and stir well. Chill
thoroughly. Serve cold.
Jean Koon
The Old Farm Truck
Lively
Crab Dip
3 large pkgs. cream
cheese
24 oz. crab
garlic salt
1/2 cup mayonaise
2 tsp. French’s mustard
1 cup dry white wine
2 tsp. confectioners sugar
1 tsp. minced onion
Mix all but crab in a double
boiler. Stir until smooth. Add
crab, stir until mixed well and
heat until warm.
Serve warm with crackers
from chafing dish.
Julie Harris
Irvington
Tomato Pie
4 tomatoes, peeled and
sliced
10 fresh basil leaves,
chopped
1/2 cup chopped green
onion
1 (9-inch) prebaked deep
dish pie shell
1 cup grated mozzarella
1 cup grated cheddar
1 cup mayonnaise
Salt and pepper
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
F. Place the tomatoes in a
colander in the sink in 1 layer.
Sprinkle with salt and allow to
drain for 10 minutes.
Layer the tomato slices,
basil, and onion in pie shell.
Season with salt and pepper.
Combine the grated cheeses
and mayonnaise together.
Spread mixture on top of
the tomatoes and bake for
30 minutes or until lightly
browned.
Cut into slices and serve
warm.
Deborah Brooks
White Stone
Blueberry Angel
Food Cake
1 (16 oz.) angel food cake
mix (dry)
1 (21 oz.) can blueberry pie
filling
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Move oven rack to lowest position. Combine cake mix and
blueberry in a metal or glass
bowl. Bake in “ungreased”
10x4-inch angel food cake pan
for 45 minutes, until top is dark
brown, dry and cracked. Invert
and cool completely. Run a knife
around the pan edge to release.
Vicki White
White Stone
Outdoor
L/D/$$.
dining
available. Richardson’s Café
12 Church St.
Mathews
725-7772
Tides Inn –
Old-fashioned soda fountain
Dining Room
and ice cream bar. Daily spe480 King Carter Dr.
cials and old time favorites.
Irvington
438-5000 Lunch sandwiches, paninis,
Regional favorites and wraps and burgers. Dinner
gourmet fare with award win- steaks, pastas and fresh, loning wine list, views of Cart- cal seafood. L/D/$-$$.
ers Creek. Dock and dine.
D/$$$.
Sandpiper Reef
www.tidesinn.com
342 Misti Cove Rd.
Hallieford
725-3331
Tides Inn –
A view of the Piankatank RivChesapeake Club
er. Fresh seafood and prime
480 King Carter Dr.
beef, original desserts. D/$$.
Irvington
438-5000
Multi-tiered layout with a Seabreeze
casual atmosphere and bar. 384 Old Ferry Rd.
B/L/D/$$-$$$.
Gwynn’s Island
725-4000
www.tidesinn.com
Local seafood on the waterfront. B/L/D/$$.
Town Bistro
62 Irvington Rd.
Shun Xing
Kilmarnock
435-0070 Chinese Restaurant
Featuring a seasonal menu 183 Main St.
of locally inspired dishes. Open Mathews
725-4682
kitchen, full bar. Chef owned
Szechwan, Canton and Huand operated. D/$$$.
nan cuisine. L/D/$.
TreyLeighs
238 N. Main St.
Kilmarnock
435-3523
Fine food and spirits, locally
chosen meats and produce.
Soup, appetizers, salads,
sandwiches, entrees and desserts. L/D/$$.
Willaby’s
327 Old Ferry Rd.
White Stone
435-0000
Serving
lunch and dinner with a view of the
Rappahannock River. L/D/$$$.
Visit us on facebook or www.
willabys.com
Skyy Blue Coffee House
and Gallery
50 Church St.
Mathews
725-7682
Relaxing, Bohemian atmosphere featuring gourmet
coffee and coffee drinks,
breakfast, baked goods and
local artwork. Free Wi-Fi. B/$.
Southwind Pizza
44 Church St.
Mathews
725-2766
Homemade pizzas, sandwiches on homemade bread,
fresh local seafood, handcrafted beer on tap, live music
some Sat. L/D/$$.
Stan-Strings Family
Kitchen and Pizza
Linda’s Diner
12 Linden Ave.
56 Buckley Hall Rd.
Cobbs Creek
725-9797
Mathews
725-7070
Down home Southern cookHamburgers, BBQ, sand- ing. Pizza, steaks, seafood,
wiches, breakfast specials. sandwiches, paninis and subs.
Dinner specials Friday. B/L/$. B/L/D/$.
Mathews
Lynne’s Family Restaurant
9303 Buckley Hall Rd.
Mathews
725-9996
Fresh seafood platter,
prime rib and fresh cut steaks.
B/L/D/$$.
The White Dog Inn
68 Church St.
Mathews
725-7680
Dine indoors or out at an
historic inn. Coffee bar/bistro.
L/D/$$.
Dining
Middlesex
Dano’s Pizza
Hartfield
776-8031
Pizza and subs. Free delivery. L/D/$$.
All Fired Up
Smokehouse and Grill
25 Cross St.
Urbanna
286-9016
BBQ, smoked meats, sea- Debbie’s Family
food, steak, pasta, sandwich- Restaurant
es. L/D/$$.
Locust Hill
758-9595
Bethpage Miniature Golf
Steak, salmon, pastas,
and Ice Creamery
4817 Old Virginia St.
Urbanna
758-GOLF
Twenty flavors of Hershey’s
hand dipped ice cream and
soft serve. Banana splits,
sundaes, homemade waffle
cones, milkshakes, smoothies
and more. $.
salads, sandwiches, sea- DooWilly Concessions
food, Build your own burgers. Truck
758-0630
B/L/D/$$.
Cheese steaks, crab cakes,
seafood, sandwiches, subs,
Doghouse Deli
wraps, daily specials. Catering
16314 Gen. Puller Hwy. and special events. $.
Deltaville
776-0099
Breakfast,
sandwiches, Eckhard’s
ice cream, daily specials. Lo- 2700 Greys Pt. Rd.
cal marina pick-up available. Topping
758-4060
Hours vary. B/L/$.
German, Italian, fresh sea-
food, Black Angus steaks.
Chef’s daily specials. Featuring Black Angus prime rib Fri.
and Sat. Reservations suggested. D/$$$.
Keepers
Saluda
758-5720
Hot grill. B/L/$.
26 f
merroir a tasting room
Blue Dog Restaurant
Saluda
758-2070
L/D/$.
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at Locklies Marina
home of Rappahannock River Oysters ™
Cafe By the Bay
Deltaville
776-0303
Sandwiches, paninis, salads and coffee. B/L/$.
Café Mojo
230 Virginia St.
Urbanna
758-4141
Fresh seafood, pastas,
international fare. Dine Caribbean style. Reservations
accepted for parties of 6 or
more. D/$$$.
China Spring
Saluda
758-2266
Szechuan, Hunan and Cantonese cuisine. L/D/$.
CoCoMo’s
1134 Timberneck Rd.
Deltaville
776-8822
Offering fresh seafood,
steaks, burgers and sandwiches as well as a full bar.
L/D/$$-$$$.
Colonial Pizza
50 Watling St.
Urbanna
758-4079
Greek-Italian and American
food. L/D/$$.
Cross Street Coffee
51 Cross St.
Urbanna
758-1002
Gourmet and organic coffee. Sandwiches, paninis and
pastries. B/L/$.
We’re pleased to announce that we are now open every single day of the week!
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We serve the oysters alongside artisanal small plates, specialty beers and a great wine
selection…all with sweeping views of the Rappahannock River and Locklies Creek.
Come help us celebrate some watershed moments this month – a mention in the June 2012 issue of
Food & Wine magazine, the successful launch of our joint collaboration
Rappahannock River Oyster Stout with Flying Dog Brewery and the recent filming
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50 Cross St.
Urbanna
758-5344
Drug store lunch counter
serving sandwiches, soups, ice
cream, and real milkshakes.
B/L/$.
Merroir Tasting Room
784 Locklies Creek Rd.
Topping
758-2871
Waterfront dining by the
owners of Rappahannock River Oysters, showcasing their
nationally renowned shellfish
along with artisanal small
plates, wines, specialty beers.
Open daily. L/D/$$.
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2737 Greys Point Rd.
Topping
758-2262
Serving food “just like Gran- Deltaville
776-7095
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ing. Daily specials. Pizza,
steaks, seafood, sandwiches,
Rudy’s Pizza
paninis and subs. Free delivery
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Topping
758-0605
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776-6589
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made sides, coffee, freshly Catering & private parties
roasted peanuts, fine wines, available. L/D/$$-$$$.
cheeses and desserts, including premium natural ice Sunset Bar and Grill
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776-8803
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776-9611
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Deltaville
776-6040
Steaks, seafood, BBQ.
L/D/$$.
Toby’s
220 Jack’s Place
Deltaville
776-6913
Seafood. D/$$$.
Urbanna Oyster House
213 Virginia St.
Urbanna
758-2059
Fresh local seafood. L/D/$$$.
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201 Virginia St.
Urbanna
758-3798
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Saluda
758-2838
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Restaurant
Sophie’s Place
836 Horn Harbor Rd.
18950 Motel Dr.
Burgess
453-3351
West Point
843-2333
Come by land or sea. Fresh
Family style restaurant, serv- seafood, hand-cut steaks.
ing pastas, seafood, steaks; D/$$$.
buffet and menu available.
Breakfast weekends only. Leadbelly’s
L/D/$$.
252 Polly Cove Rd.
Reedville
453-5002
Casual waterfront dining.
Northumberland
L/D/$-$$.
Callao Dairy Freeze
Lottsburg Cafe
Callao
529-6881 2919 Walmsley Rd.
Burgers, fries, bbq, subs, Callao
529-5300
fried chicken, soft serve ice
B/L/D/$-$$.
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Luna Restaurant
17390 Richmond Rd.
Chitterchats
Callao
529-LUNA
846 Main St.
Steak and seafood with a
Reedville
453-3335 touch of Italy. L/D/$-$$$.
Ice cream, desserts, gifts
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Newsome’s Restaurant
235 Jessie Ball duPont Mem. Hwy.
Burgess
453-9071
County Seat Restaurant
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Heathsville
580-7900
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The Oak Tree
902 Main St.
Reedville
453-6789 262 Quinton Oaks Ln.
529-5200
Views of Cockrell’s Creek Callao
Located at Quinton Oaks
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feature seafood, steaks and
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L/D/$$.
Burgess
453-4455
Ice cream, pizza. L/D/$
Deli at Cockrell’s Creek
Seafood
Tommy’s
567 Seaboard Rd.
Reedville
453-6326 729 Main St.
453-4666
Crab cakes and seafood Reedville
Prime beef, seafood. Wine
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looking Cockrell’s Creek. ABC D/$$.
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Waterman’s Restaurant
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Heathsville
580-2220
Local seafood and shellfish,
Callao
529-6993
Seafood, steaks and chick- steaks and traditional cuisine. Sun. brunch, Wed.–Sat.
en. L/D/$-$$.
D/$$.
The Health Nut
Callao
529-5888 Richmond
Serving real fruit smoothies. Anna’s Italian
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L/$.
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Dining
53 Gordon Ln.
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Warsaw
333-9222
Pasta, pizza, subs, seafood Backdraft
7415 Oldhams Rd.
and steaks. L/D/$$.
Kinsale
472-4200
China Inn
B/L/D/$$.
5059 Richmond Rd.
Warsaw
333-9333 Coles Point Tavern
Restaurant and Bar
L/D/$$.
850 Salisburg Park Rd.
The Daily
Hague
472-3856
130 Court Circle
B/L/D/$.
Warsaw
333-3455
Coffee shop with break- Dockside Restaurant
fast sandwiches, paninis, and the Blue Heron Pub
deli sandwiches and salads. 1787 Castlewood Dr.
Colonial Beach
224-8726
B/L/$.
Seafood, steak, veal, pasta
Fat Finch Cafe
and chicken. L/D/$$.
4288 Richmond Rd.
Warsaw
333-3188 Driftwood
Seafood and steaks. L/D/$- 5157 Coles Point Rd.
Hague
472-3892
$$$.
Fresh seafood, steaks and
home cooked vegetables.
Hunan Village
L/D/$-$$.
Chinese Restaurant
453 Main St.
Warsaw
333-1688 Espresso Station
Specializing in Hunan and 215 Washington Ave.
Colonial Beach
224-0045
Szechwan Cuisine. L/D/$.
Gourmet coffee shop. $.
Northern Neck Gourmet
Fat Freda’s
115 Main St.
Warsaw
333-3012 119 Hawthorne St.
224-1211
Homemade chicken salad Colonial Beach
Soups, sandwiches. L/D/$.
and quiche, sandwiches and
salads. L/D/$.
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12720 Cople Hwy.
Kinsale
472-4385
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D/$$.
5061 Richmond Rd.
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333-1932
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205 Taylor St.
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224-8433
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190 Plantation Dr.
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472-5528 21 Polk St.
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493-8624
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Fine dining, catered events.
Open Thurs.–Sun. D/$$$.
Angelo’s
15835 Kings Hwy.
Kinsale Harbour Restaurant
Montross
493-8694 285 Kinsale Rd.
Italian dishes including pas- Kinsale
472-2514
ta, sandwiches, subs; gyros,
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15722 Kings Hwy.
Montross
493-9651
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11 Monroe Bay Ave.
Colonial Beach
224-7580
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Kinsale
472-4470
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pace gradually. Drink from two to four cups of water every hour
(about 8 ounces every 15-20 minutes). Don’t wait until you are
thirsty to drink. Muscle cramping may be an early sign of heat
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Billy Pipkin
The Fishing Line
July: mid-summer madness
F
ishing in “Rivah” country should prove to be very
exciting this month. Anglers are
already finding a greater variety and abundance of species
throughout the bay and rivers.
Many of the same species
available during June are also
obtainable this month. They
include CROAKER, TROUT,
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Additionally, such species as
SPANISH MACKEREL, RED
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and SHARK will bend poles
during the month.
SPANISH MACKEREL have
become plentiful in recent years
on the bay. These beautifullymarked fish lend themselves well
to grilling, smoking, and even
salting. Due to a warm spring,
mackerel are arriving earlier this
season and will likely be our
mainstay mid-month and into
the fall. These sleek swimmers
have a potential size of 3 feet
with a weight to nearly 9 pounds.
Locally, catches average between
16 and 28 inches in length.
Mackerel are schooling fish,
which often feed along with
Taylor blues. As with bluefish,
they can be found along the flats
leading to, and atop the edges of
channel areas. Top local mackerel
fishing grounds include: At the
mouths of the Rappahannock,
Great Wicomico and Potomac
rivers, Smith Point Bar, off Dividing Creek, near the R2 Buoy
located a few miles east of Buoy
62, and in lower Tangier Sound.
Spanish mackerel are very
fast fish and they prefer a quickly
trolled spoon or fast moving jig.
Consequently, trolling is the preferred method for catching these
speedy predators. Size #0 and #00
Drone spoons and Clark spoons
are working well when trolled on
an 18-foot-long leader at speeds
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and chartreuse Gotcha Lure will
drive ‘em crazy when fished with
a quick, jerky retrieve.
When trolling for mackerel, a
2-4 ounce sinker will keep your
line just below the surface. A 6,
8, or 10 ounce sinker will carry
the lure 4 to 8 feet deep, respectively. As for the use of planers,
Wes Fahnstock displays the 27-inch, 6-lb., 2 oz. citation speckled
trout he caught on June 13. The fish was weighed at The Tackle
Shop at J&W Seafood in Deltaville.
they allow a greater depth to be
obtained with a minimum amount
of line extended. A size #1 planer
is the most versatile for mackerel
fishing. Downriggers work well
in taking your lure to the desirable
depth, but in shallow water can
become snagged on the bottom.
If you are careful to cut your
engine off and drift quietly into a
feeding school, casting jigs with
light tackle can be good entertainment. A quick, jerky retrieve
should prove effective in that situation.
COBIA, are without a doubt
the most aggressive fighting fish
in the bay during July. Their maximum growth reaches a length of
almost 7 feet and a weight of over
100 pounds. They can be found
in many of the Chesapeake’s
southern reaches including the
Bay Bridge Tunnel and Bluefish
Rock. Local hot spots include
the Cut Channel, lower Tangier
Sound and atop channel edges
from Windmill Point up to the
Southwest Middle Grounds. This
year there’s been a good number
of them in the lower bay and we
should soon find them locally.
Cobia are available on both
live bait and artificial lures. The
baits boasting the best results are
soft-shell crab, live pencil eels,
and small live spot or croaker.
The best way to present your
bait is on a stout hook and strong
leader floating freely in the current. Some anglers prefer to float
live bait under a bobber when
the tide gets slack. Chumming is
often incorporated with live bait
fishing and produces surprisingly
rewarding results. When using
artificial lures a strong casting rod
is preferred. Bucktails and jigs are
worked near structure and around
buoys such as those along The
Cut Channel located outside of
the Rappahannock River. When
cobia are caught by this method a
good time is sure to result.
SHARKS are not uncommon
in the Chesapeake Bay. Each
year in the early summer dogfish
sharks, which grow to a length of
5 feet, and dusky sharks, which
grow to be as much as 12 feet,
are caught by anglers in the lower
portion of the bay.
In the middle bay area, anglers
can realistically expect these fish
to run in the 2-3 foot range. The
mouth of Tangier Sound, The Cut
Channel, The Cell, and other areas
near the Bay Bridge Tunnel are all
good locations to experience the
thrill of catching sharks.
Karen Hanlon displays a Spanish mackerel caught with Capt. Billy
Pipkin aboard “Liquid Assets II.”
Because of their growing
popularity among anglers, tight
restrictions have been set on
sharks, with the exception of
dogfish. Dusky are strictly catchand-release. Sharks are usually
caught while fishing at or near
the bottom and in some cases are
caught while retrieving a small
fish on a bottom rig. Although
dogfish sharks don’t have sharp
teeth, when it’s evident that other
sharks are in the area, it is wise to
rig up a small steel leader.
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throughout the summer months.
Trolling will land good numbers
of these 1-3 pound specimens.
Larger blues are traditionally
caught by anglers chumming in
southern Maryland waters on the
Middle Grounds this month. They
may also be found along the shipping channel near Buoy 62.
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continue to provide excellent
action in the rivers and on the
bay. CROAKER have been
abundant on the Rappahannock
River up to Tappahannock, on the
Potomac river up to Coles Point,
and throughout the bay including Tangier Sound. SPOT fishing should improve as the month
matures. There has been a strong
run of SPECKLED TROUT and
PUPPY DRUM in the rivers and
their tributaries this summer. This
offers great inshore shallow water
action. Although fishing is great
in the bay, I’ve also been running more inshore “skinny water”
charters this year than in the past.
Action has been very good and
should continue to do so.
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more abundant around areas of
structure like The Cell, Wolf Trap
Light, lighthouses, wrecks, reefs
and rock piles. Make your presentation of clam on a small, sharp,
stiff hook.
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good action into the fall months.
We have noticed that sizes are on
the increase as well.
I wish you good luck fishing
this month and leave you with this
quote: “This time, like all times, is
a very good one, if we only know
what to do with it.” —Ralph
Waldo Emerson
With that said, let’s go fishing!
&AIRWINDS
Capt. Billy Pipkin owns and
operates Capt. Billy’s Charters
and Ingram Bay Marina in
Wicomico Church —580-7292.
For the latest fishing information and tips, read his column
“The Fishing Line” weekly in the
Rappahannock Record.
Tommy Thompson of Hardyville
in Middlesex County caught this
nice pompano on June 19 while
fishing for speckled trout near
Windmill Point.
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2012 Sizes and Limits
Recreational Fishing Regulations in Virginia’s Marine Waters
e Black Drum
Minimum Size Limit: 16” Total Length
Limit: 1 Black Drum per person per day
e Spadefish
e Blue Catfish
e Spanish Mackerel
Minimum Size Limit: None
Limit: Only one over 32”
Limit: 15 Spanish Mackerel per person per day
e Bluefish
Limit: 10 Bluefish per person per day
Limit: 4 Spadefish per person per day
e Speckled Trout (Spotted Sea Trout)
Limit: 10 Speckled Trout per person per day
e Cobia (Bonita)
Limit: 1 Cobia per person per day
e Striped Bass (Striper, Rockfish)
e Grey Trout (Weakfish)
Limit: 1 Grey Trout per day per person
Virginia Trophy Season, May 1–15
Minimum Size Limit: 32”
Possession Limit: 1 Rockfish per person per day
Spring Season, May 16-June 15
Minimum Size Limit: 18” | Maximum Size Limit **: 28”
Limit: 2 Rockfish per person per day
** One fish of the two fish limit may be 34” in length or larger
Fall Season, October 4-December 31
No Rockfish between 28” and 34” may be kept
1 Rockfish 34” or longer can be kept
Minimum Size Limit: 18” | Maximum Size Limit: 28”
e Red Drum (Channel Bass)
Maximum Size Limit: 26” Total Length
Limit: 3 Red Drum per person per day
e Summer Flounder (Fluke)
Minimum Size Limit: 16.5”
Limit: 4 Flounder per person per day
e Sheepshead
Minimum Size Limit: none
Limit: 4 Sheepshead per person per day
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Minimum Size Limit: 16”
Limit: 3 Tautog per person per day
Closed Season: April 16 – September 23
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.
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ll area codes are (804)
unless otherwise listed.
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Mathews
■ Cobbs Creek
Ginney Point Marina
22 Ginney Point Ln.
Cobbs Creek
725-7407
At Piankatank River and
Cobbs Creek; depth at fuel
dock, 5.5'; gas, diesel and oil;
ramp, ice, toilets and showers, electric boat for charter.
Engine, hull, electrical and
sail repairs; slip rental, wet,
dry, open and covered boat
storage; limited marine supplies, one rental apartment.
Essex
■ Rappahannock River
Garrett’s Marina
339 Catch Penny Ln.
Bowler’s Wharf 443-2573
At
Buoy
19
on
Rappahannock River. Gas,
ship’s store, engine repair,
boat sales, launching ramp,
restrooms, showers and boat
storage.
Harborside Storage
at Garrett’s Marina
339 Catch Penny Ln.
Bowler’s Wharf 443-0190
Fully enclosed dry stack and
open dry stack storage.
June Parker Marina
531 Church Ln.
Tappahannock
443-2131
High/dry storage, ship’s
store, boat ramp, and slips. ■ Sarah’s Creek
Jordan Marine Service
Gas and on-demand diesel.
7804 Jordan Rd.
Gloucester
On Sarah’s Creek off the
■ Glenns
York River. Sewage pumpout,
Friday’s Marine
12-ton and 60-ton travel lifts,
14879 Geo. Wash. Hwy.
100-ton railway, paint and hull
Glenns
758-4131 repairs, wet and dry storage,
Suzuki outboard engines showers and restrooms.
sales and repair. Most outboards serviced, marine York River Yacht Haven
8109 Yacht Haven Rd.
store.
At mouth of Sarah’s Creek
■ Perrin River
Crown Pointe Marina
after green marker #9. Gas,
9737 Cook’s Landing Rd.
diesel, 10 ft. depth at fuel
Hayes
642-6177 dock, sewage pumpout, ship’s
On Perrin River off York store, ice, hull and engine reRiver. Yamaha dealer, Valvtect pair, full service yard or do-itgas, diesel, ice, bait, pumpout, yourself. 35 and 60 ton lifts,
ship’s store, 20-ton travel lift, car rental nearby, showers,
restrooms, showers, ramp, restrooms, pool and picnic
fish cleaning station. Fishing area, transient slips.
charters, two pools, 235 slips
plus transient slips.
■ Severn River
Severn River Marina
3398 Stonewall Rd.
■ Rowes Creek
Holiday Marina
Hayes
642-6969
On southwest branch of
3143 Holiday Marina Rd.
Hayes
642-2528 Severn River near marker #4,
On Rowes Creek off the off Mobjack Bay. Full service
Severn River. Diesel, ice, repairs with 75-ton travel lift,
showers, restrooms, transient wet and dry storage, ship’s
slips, marine parts, full ser- store, transient facilities and
vice marina, hull repair, 60-ton other amenities.
lift, ramp.
Carter’s Cove Marina, Weems
■ Indian Creek
Chesapeake Boat Basin
■ Carter’s Creek
1686 Waverly Ave.
Carter’s Cove Marina
Kilmarnock
435-3110
347 Carter’s Cove Dr.
Gas/diesel,
complete
Weems
438-5273 ship’s store, inboard/outDeep water slips, electric board engine repairs, Suzuki,
service to all slips, sewage iÀVÕÀÞ]Ê >ÕÌVÃÌ>ÀÊ>`ÊÃpumpout, laundry facilities, ton Whaler dealer, brokerrestrooms, modern bath age sales, slips, restrooms,
house, wireless internet.
launching ramp, ice and swimming pool.
www.chesapeakeboatbasin.
Marina at The Tides Inn
com
480 King Carter Dr.
Irvington
438-5000 ■ Meyer Creek
Gas/diesel, sewage pump- Yankee Point
out, mini ship’s store, show- Sailboat Marina
ers, laundry, dining, lodging, 1303 Oak Hill Rd.
slips, restrooms, access to Lancaster
462-7018
golf, tennis and swimming
In Ottoman near the Merry
pools.
Point Ferry. Gas/diesel, pump
www.tidesinn.com
out, restaurant, swimming
pool, boat brokerage, rental
Rappahannock Yachts/
cottages, ship’s store, reSanders Yacht Yard
pairs, slips, restrooms, ramp.
70 Rappahannock Rd.
www.yankeepointmarina.com
Irvington
438-5353
Located on Carter’s Creek. ■ Rappahannock River
Full service boatyard for Windmill Point Marina
power and sail. 30-ton travel 40 Windjammer Ln.
lift, carpentry and engine White Stone
436-1818
shop. Paint shed for Awlgrip/
Fuel docks, deep water
restoration projects. Slips, slips. Electric service, pump
dry storage, restrooms and out, restrooms, swimming
showers.
pools and restaurant with tiki
www.rappyachts.com
bar and grill.
www.liveatwindmillpoint.com
Lancaster
■ Davis Creek
The Marina
on Davis Creek
343 Davis Creek Rd.
Bavon
725-3343
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Deep water slips for boats to
50', pump out station, ramp
usage with dry slip rental,
showers and restrooms, Valvtect gas and diesel.
■ Horn Harbor
Horn Harbor Marina
308 Railway Rd.
Port Haywood
725-3223
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Point Comfort. Gas, diesel,
ice, 6’ depth. Pool, showers,
restrooms, pumpout; 15-ton
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repairs for fiberglass and
wood. Covered and open
slips.
■ East River
Compass Marina
6199 East River Rd.
Mobjack
725-7999
From East River at Mobjack
Bay, enter at the #5 Daymark. Floating docks, in-slip
pumpout, up to twin 50 amp
electrical service, bathhouse,
17 slips for boats up to 50',
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Zimmerman Marine
59 Heron Point Rd.
Cardinal
725-3440
On the west side of the East
River, at navigation marker
13; engine, hull, electrical and
36 f
radio repairs;
Marinas
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can haul power
boats up to 55' and sailboats Middlesex
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Chesapeake Cove Marina
dockage or marina services.
170 Greens Cove Rd.
■ Milford Haven
Deltaville
776-6855
Morningstar Marina
Gas and diesel fuel, sewage
249 Mill Point Rd.
pumpout, ship’s store, hull
Hudgins
725-9343 and engine repair, restrooms,
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Coast Guard Station, Gwynn’s lift and prop service. PowerIsland. Gas and oil, fuel dock boat sales.
depth, 4'. Engine repairs, bottom painting, ship’s store, Coastal Marine Inc.
ice, bait and fishing supplies. 160 Dockside Dr.
776-6585
Sewage pumpout, dry storage Deltaville
Full service boatyard for
only. Picnic area, bathhouse,
power and sail, 50-ton travelrental apartment.
www.morningstarmarinas. lift, engine and mechanical
shop, specializes in repair of
com
Mercury outboards, Crusader
■ North River
engines repair and service.
Mobjack Bay Marina
454 Marina Rd.
North
725-7245 Deltaville
On Blackwater Creek near Yachting Center
marker #2. Gas, diesel, fuel 18355 Gen. Puller Hwy.
776-9898
dock, low tide depth—4’. Deltaville
Gas, ship’s store, clubPrimarily a sailboat marina.
Repairs to hulls, electrical sys- house, pool, hull refinishing/
tems, minor engine repairs, painting, engine repairs and
bottom painting. 20-ton travel installation, full rigging serlift. Dockage, boat ramp, dry vice, a/c and heat install and
storage, sewage pumpout, repair, boatel, yard storage,
showers, restrooms, ship’s slips, forklift, 50-ton travel
lift. Chesapeake Yacht Sales;
store.
dealer for Catalina yachts,
■ Queen’s Creek
Mainship Trawlers and CaroQueen’s Creek Marina
lina classic powerboats. VA
321 Walnut Acres Ln.
clean marina.
Hudgins
240-8670 www.dycboat.com
Sail and powerboat slips,
some covered, electric, fresh Norton Yacht Sales, Inc.
water. Clubhouse, restrooms, 97 Marina Dr.
776-9211
showers, ice, covered picnic Deltaville
Slips, fuel, pumpouts,
area, play area, fish cleaning station, pumpout station. restrooms, laundry, full service yacht repair yard, Yanmar
Land boat/trailer storage.
diesel engine repairs, 35 ton
travel lift, dealer for Hunter
and Jeanneau sailboats, brokerage sail and power, ASA
sailing school, sail charters.
www.nortonyachts.com
Deltaville
776-7070
All kinds of maintenance,
dockage and storage is
available.
storage, fiberglass repair,
carpentry work, travel lift, full
rigging services, full service
yard.
Stingray Point Marina
Norview Marina
Deltaville
776-7272
Ship’s store, hull and enDeltaville
776-6463 gine repair, restrooms, travel
Gas and diesel, sewage lift, boat storage and annual
pumpout, ship’s store, boa- rentals.
tel, hull and engine repair,
restrooms, boat ramp, swim- Walden’s Marina
ming pool, laundromat, con- 1224 Timberneck Rd.
venience market, travel lift, Deltaville
776-9440
forklift, Delta boat sales and
75 covered and open
brokerage.
boat slips, ship’s store, gas
and diesel fuel, restrooms,
Regatta Point
pumpout facility, full-service
Yachting Center
boatyard, hull and engine
137 Neptune Ln.
repair, ice, transient space,
Deltaville
776-8400 travel lift.
Open and covered slips to
70', clubhouse, conference ■ Fishing Bay
room, pool, private bath- Chesapeake Boat Works
rooms, laundry, pumpout, 30 548 Deagles Rd.
transient slips for individuals/ Deltaville
776-8833
groups, wireless internet acShip’s store, hull and encess, concrete floating docks. gine repair, restrooms, travel
www.doziermarine.com
lift, railway and boat storage.
www.waterwayguide.com
Fishing Bay Harbor Marina
Rappahannock
519 Deagles Rd.
Marine Service
Deltaville
776-6800
141 Hamble Ln.
Gas and diesel, sewage
Deltaville
776-7574 pumpout, ship’s store, modFull service boat yard. 30- ern restrooms, swimming
ton travel lift, boat forklift, pool, laundromat, bicycles,
haul and launch, quick haul, Wi-Fi, ValvTect marine fuel,
bottom painting, engine and floating and fixed, open and
transmission repair and re- covered slips.
placements, winterizations,
wooden boat repairs.
■ Jackson Creek
rmsboatyard.com
Deltaville Boat Yard
274 Bucks View Ln.
Stingray Point Boat Works Deltaville
776-8900
Hull and engine repair, dry
Deltaville Marina
274 Bucks View Ln.
Deltaville
776-9812
Gas and diesel, sewage pumpout, ship’s store,
restrooms, swimming pool,
laundromat, yacht repair
services.
■ LaGrange Creek
Remlik Marina and
Danny’s Marine Services
485 Burch Rd.
Urbanna
758-5450
Full-service boatyard, hull
and engine repairs, ship’s
store, pumpout, 30-ton travel
lift, swimming pool, restrooms,
onshore winter storage, gas,
99 covered slips.
■ Locklies Creek
Locklies Marina
784 Locklies Creek Rd.
Topping
758-2871
Gas and diesel fuel, ship’s
store, dry storage, charter boats moor at the facility, restrooms, two launching
ramps, boat rentals, picnic
tables.
Regent Point Marina
and Boatyard Inc.
317 Regent Point Dr.
Topping
758-4457
Sailboats only. Sewage
pumpout, restrooms, showers, boat ramp for leaseholders, playground, covered
picnic area, storage lockers,
and full service boatyard in38 f
cluding haul-
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274 Bucks View Lane
Deltaville, VA.
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to greater things…
From generation to
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For over half a century
Annapolis Yacht Sales
has served sailors in
the Chesapeake Bay
and beyond.
Yamaha F50 4-stroke, Including
E-Z Loader Aluminum Trailer. $15,961
804-776-6365
Visit us at: 42 Jacks Place, Deltaville, VA
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WHITE STONE
(804) 435-7229
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(804) 776-7044
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Marinas
f 36
ing and ground
storage.
www.regentpointmarina.com
■ Rappahannock River
Boatyard at Christchurch
1228 Crafton Quarter Rd.
Saluda
758-4067
Boatel, 30-ton travel lift,
boat rentals for day fishing,
gas, dry storage, ship’s store,
bait, bathhouse, launch, ramp,
hull and mechanical repair.
■ Robinson Creek
Sunset Point Marina
792 Burrell’s Marina Rd.
Urbanna
758-5016
40 slips on Robinson Creek,
hand made rockfish, flounder and trout tackle on sale,
restrooms and bath houses,
pumpout facilities, ramp, picnic tables, ice, gas grills and
East Coast houseboats sales
and manufacturing.
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■ Urbanna Creek
Dozier’s Port Urbanna
Yachting Center
1 Waterfront St.
Urbanna
758-0000
Hull and engine repair,
restrooms, outside boat storage facilities, limited transient
dockage. Groceries and downtown Urbanna within walking
distance. Covered slips to
70', clubhouse and 40-ton
lift.
Urbanna Creek Marina
at the Bridge
10 Watling St.
Urbanna
(540) 226-5357
Adjacent to Urbanna Creek
Bridge. 44 slips, bath and
shower facilities, restaurant
access, apartment complex
for yearly rental.
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.
836 Horn Harbor Rd.
Burgess
580-0716
■ Little Wicomico River
Chesapeake Bay
Camp-Resort
382 Campground Rd.
Northumberland
Reedville
453-3430
■ Coan River
Covered slips, store, showCoan River Marina
ers, swimming pool, mini3170 Lake Rd.
golf, pavilion, Sun. breakfast.
Lottsburg
529-6767 Overnight or annual slip rentDeep water slips with easy als. Cabins, lodges, tent, RV
access to bay and river. Gas/ sites.
diesel, sewage pumpout,
ship’s
store,
laundry, Cockrell’s Marine Railway
restrooms, full repairs, 25-ton 309 Railway Dr.
travelift.
Heathsville
453-3560
Hull and engine repair, sewLewisetta Marina
age pumpout, ramp.
410 Church Ln.
Lottsburg
529-7299 Smith Point Marina
Gas/diesel,
pumpout, 989 Smith Point Rd.
ship’s store, ice, hull and en- Reedville
453-4077
gine repair, restrooms, ramp.
Full service, covered and
uncovered slips, ramp, forklift
■ Cockrell’s Creek
and 12-ton travel lift, camping,
Buzzards Point Marina
bathhouse, laundry, ship’s
468 Buzzard Point Rd.
store. Transients welcome.
Reedville
453-3545 Wi-Fi. One mile to the bay.
Restrooms, showers, gas/ www.smithpointmarina.com
diesel, ice, pumpout service,
70 in-water slips, dry storage, ■ Lodge Creek
Wi-Fi, Tangier Island ferry ser- Olverson’s Lodge Creek
vice, picnic area.
Marina Inc.
1161 Melrose Rd.
Fairport Marina
Lottsburg
529-6868
252 Polly Cove Rd.
Gas/diesel,
pumpout,
Fairport
453-5002 ramp, sand beach, heated
Gas/diesel, ship’s store pool, laundry, restrooms/
and restaurant, restrooms.
showers, boat with trailer storage, covered and open slips,
Reedville Marina
transients welcome.
902 Main St.
Reedville
453-6789 ■ Towles Creek
At Crazy Crab on Cockrell’s Ingram Bay Marina
Creek, boat slips, gas/diesel, 545 Harveys Neck Rd.
showers, pumpout, Wi-Fi, gift Heathsville
580-7292
shop, restaurant with inside/
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outside dining, 30 and 50 ÛiÀi`ÊÃ«ÃÊÕ«ÊÌÊ{n¿]ÊÕÌamp electric.
side slips up to 60'. Transient
slips, rental cabins, banquet
■ Great Wicomico River
facilities. Gas/diesel, sewage
Great Wicomico River
pumpout, ship’s store, tackMarina
le/bait shop, deep boat ramp,
Bobby’s Marine Service, Inc.
Serving The Northern Neck and Celebrating our 50th Year!
With complete Repair Service including Dockside Service, offering
the highest quality boats, parts and motors. We stock Nissan Marine,
Tohatsu, Evinrude and offer drop shipping on all Nissan Motors under 25 HP.
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Marinas
restrooms, showers, beach.
Fishing charters, cruises (dinner, sunset or destination),
boat/canoe rentals.
www.captbillyscharters.com
■ Yeocomico River
Krantz Marine Railway
3048 Harryhogan Rd.
Callao
529-6851
Pumpout, ship’s store,
hardware and marine supplies
only, hull and engine repair,
restrooms, slip rentals.
Richmond
■ Morattico Creek
Whelan’s Marina
3993 Hales Point Rd.
Farnham
394-9500
Gas, ship’s store, boat repairs, launching ramp, ABC
off, restrooms/showers, sales
of boat and engines, Yamaha
Wave Runners, travel lift.
www.whelansmarina.com
Westmoreland
■ Mattox Creek
Stepp’s Harbor View
Marina
277 Harbor View Circle
Oak Grove
224-9265
Slip rentals, showers, pool,
store, snack bar, boat sales
and repairs, fuel, sewage
pumpout.
■ Monroe Bay
Bayside Marina
11 Monroe Bay Ave.
Colonial Beach
224-7570
40-slip marina, close to
downtown Colonial Beach.
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Transients welcome.
www.baysidemarina.com
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.
Nightingale’s Motel
and Marina
101 Monroe Bay Ave.
Colonial Beach 224-7956
Transient slips, restrooms,
restaurant next door, motel
accommodations.
Westmoreland State Park
1650 State Park Rd.
Montross
493-8821
Public boat ramp, gas, ice,
bait and fishing supplies.
■ Yeocomico River
Kinsale Harbour Yacht
Stanford’s Marina
Club and Restaurant
and Railway
285 Kinsale Rd.
829 Robin Grove Ln.
Kinsale
472-2514
Deep water slips, showWorking boatyard, slip ers, swimming pool, tennis
rentals, haul and lift, wooden court, and restaurant. Tranboat repairs, marine store.
sients welcome.
Monroe Bay Marina
551 Lafayette St.
95 rental slips, water and
electric, bathrooms, on-site
security.
Port Kinsale Marina
and Resort
347 Allen Point Ln.
Kinsale
472-2044
106 slips. Store, fuel,
electric, laundry, bath houses, slip rentals, boat ramp,
Winkie Doodle Point
sewage pumpout, pool,
Marina
laundry, lodging. The Moor554 Lafayette St.
ing Restaurant. Full-service
Colonial Beach 224-9560 marina with mechanical
65 rental slips, bath- services.
rooms, water and electric.
White Point Marina
■ Potomac River
175 Marina Dr.
Colonial Beach
Kinsale
472-2977
Yacht Center
Slip rentals, fuel, sewage
1787 Castlewood Dr.
pumpout, showers, haul-out/
Colonial Beach 224-7230 railway facilities, service.
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Broker Assoc.
Re/Max Waterfront Realty
79 S. Main St., Kilmarnock, VA
804-436-6874
CARTERS CREEK IRVINGTON
485 Glebe Road
Private waterfront
home that will knock
your socks off! Great
home for entertaining
inside and outside.
$795,000
RAPHANNOCK RIVER WHITE STONE
410 Highbank Road
Incredible home with
over 3000 square feet
of Coastal Living!
$659,000
DYMER CREEK AT THE BAY
Lot #8 Bellows Landing
Over 3 acres with
9’MLW. Build your
dream home on
this site. Owner
financing possible.
$595,000
IRVINGTON CARTER CREEK VIEW
949 King Carter Drive
Walk to marinas, The
Tides, or the Village.
Charming cottage
circa 1940 (updated).
$249,500
DAMERON COVE LITTLE BAY
311 Tammy Drive
P.O. Box 677 141 Technology Park Drive
Kilmarnock, Virginia 22482
(804)435-6680
NorthernNeckBuilders.com
Beach cottage with
pier to 2-3’MLW
and beach access.
3BR/2BA.
$244,500
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Hobbs Hole
1267 Hobbs Hole Dr.
Tappahannock 443-4500
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pro shop.
www.hobbshole.com
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Restaurant
Where Good Food,
Good Friends and Good
Times Come Together!
Tappahannock’s Premier Casual
Dining Experience
Full Service Restaurant & Bar
Extensive Wine List – Open to the Public
www.HobbsHoleRestaurant.com
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Gloucester
Gloucester Country Club
6731 Golf Club Rd.
Gloucester
693-2662
A 9-hole course. Pro
shop, snack bar.
Lancaster
The Golden Eagle
364 Clubhouse Rd.
Irvington
438-4460
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Restaurant. Pro shop.
www.tidesinn.com
King Carter Golf Course
480 Old Saint Johns Rd.
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Doug Nabhan’s
Coming Here
Fishing has nothing
to do with fish
T
he first weekend in June is a
big reunion time for my best
man, one of my groomsmen and
me. We went to Catholic High
School together and remained
very close friends. Fishing, being
on the water, and enjoying the
river views are the highlights.
Maybe I should say “attempted
fishing.”
This year the weather was
beyond perfect. The water was so
calm we were out fishing on the
bay for two straight days. I bought
every type of bait imaginable and,
in the process, learned a bait store
secret. If you ask any person who
works at a bait store the question,
“Where should I fish?” you have
just ripped the door wide open for
increased sales. I was told, “I hear
they’re catchin’ rockfish at the
Gwynn’s Island bridge.” So now,
in addition to the bloodworms
and squid, I am buying four lures.
We get the boat loaded and are
ready to go when I discovered the
battery to my motor was dead.
Not wanting to waste precious
time, I ran into Deltaville to find
someone with one of those instant
jumper boxes. The world’s nicest
person owns the NAPA store and
agreed to immediately dispatch a
fine young man to get us on the
water in five minutes. That is just
one of the wonders of this place.
Of course, the only way I
would know where to fish on the
bay is observing another boater
who looks like they know what
they are doing. So we find some
boats that are fishing and put the
lines in. I am very religious about
two things when I am fishing. I
always forget to bring binoculars and a net. We could not tell
Richmond
if anyone was catching anything
because we had no binoculars,
but it sure didn’t look like it.
So we moved to several other
spots, but the bottom line is that
we were skunked without even
a bite. It was okay because we
still had a ton of fun and I was
informed by one who knows that
even captains, who usually catch
fish, and many other people were
skunked on that particular day.
We had one more day to fill our
cooler.
On day two the boat started. I
remembered the binoculars, but
not the net. We headed back to the
bait store for fish bites because I
just couldn’t do the bloodworm
thing any longer. We fished for
five hours and did not have one
bite. Suddenly, at three o’clock,
my best man had a bite and, voila,
a fish was on. As he reeled it in,
suddenly out of the water came a
Deltaville
six-inch croaker. When I saw the
huge smile on his face, I knew it
was all worth it. We then caught
either the same fish five more
times or maybe that little guy had
five siblings. There is a theory
that it is the same fish when you
let him go because he has figured
out that if he eats the bait you will
let him go.
Obviously, if I did the math on
the cost of that 6-inch croaker, I
could have bought a large jar of
beluga caviar, but I realized that
we’re not really out there to reel
in fish. We are there to spend five
hours enjoying the beauty of the
bay, the sound of waves lapping
up on the boat, the view of sailboats with their spinnakers out
and, most importantly, to spend
five hours face-to-face swapping
good stories with the man who
stood next to me when I took my
wedding vows 33 years ago. That
is the beauty of fishing.
As I looked about, you could
see boat upon boat full of families, friends and relatives being
together doing the most endearing thing you can do—just being
together without the distractions
or pressures of the world. The guy
in the little aluminum boat with
the ancient outboard is having the
exact same level of fun as the guy
on the big fancy boat. The bay is
the great equalizer. We all love
the bay to the same degree, even
though we experience it through
different lenses.
So, after 25 years of fishing,
I finally learned that fishing has
nothing to do with fish.
Douglas M. Nabhan is a lawyer
with the firm of Williams Mullen
in Richmond and has had a
weekend home in Deltaville for
20 years.
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Heritage Day to feature
parades, music, baseball
D E L T AV I L L E — T h e
annual Heritage Day celebration in Deltaville is set for
Saturday, June 30. Following are the activities scheduled on the grounds of the
Deltaville Community Association (DCA):
The Deltaville 5K & Kids
Fun Run begins at 8 a.m. with
registration at 7:30 p.m.
Artist, craft and food vendors will be set up from 9
a.m.-4 p.m.
The Pet Parade, organized
by Theresa Linn, Thyra
Harris and Julia Lee, will be
at 9 a.m.
The Children’s Parade,
organized by David Taylor,
will be at 9:45 a.m.
Crab races will be at 10:30
a.m. There will be 12 races
with a free T-shirt from
Deltaville Yachting Center
for every winner. Crabs will
be donated by J&W Seafood.
The crab races are organized
by Onna and Lew Grimm, and
assisted by Bob and Debbie
Walker and Kristy and John
Snow with Andy, Ana and
Sam.
“Positive Mental Attitude,” an acoustic duo based
in Middlesex and a unique
combo of ukulele and guitar,
will perform on center stage
at 11 a.m.
The annual Heroes Parade
will be at 2 p.m. The parade
begins on Route 33 at the
rescue squad building with
Heritage Day grand marshals Raynell Smith and Jack
Dozier leading the way. Other
participants in the parade are
Richmond Acca Shriners,
numerous floats by local
businesses, new and antique
cars, and local and visiting
fire trucks and rescue units.
The Deltaville Community
Association Pool will open
at 11 a.m. There will be no
charge to enjoy the pool.
At 5 p.m. the action
resumes at Deltaville Ballpark with the Deltaville
Deltas hosting the Peninsula
Pirates. Following the Deltas
game, a game between former
players (1980s and 1990s) of
the Deltas and Tappahannock
Tides will be played.
The grand finale of Heritage Day will be a fireworks
display at about 9:15 p.m. at
the ballpark. The fireworks
are sponsored by the DCA.
For more information, call
Kris Scherrer at 776-7117 or
Bob Walker at 776-6461.
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What is a labyrinth?
A labyrinth is a spiral path designed to encourage meditation
as one slowly and quietly follows the course, releasing the mind
from daily pressures in order to find balance. The pattern has one
point of entry and a single route that winds in a circuitous pattern
to the center. From the center point, the same path will take one
back to the entry point.
While the name and visual structure suggests a maze, a labyrinth’s purpose is not to make people lost, but to guide them
through a pathway of discovery and reflection. There are no wrong
turns or dead ends, just an ancient way to create inner peace and
healing.
Today’s labyrinth may be as small as a hand-held sketch that
is traced with the fingers, etched with stones under the shade of
backyard trees, or built with a strong sub-floor and masonry bricks
as the one at St. Mary’s Whitechapel at a cost of some $19,000.
ne Sunday afternoon in July
2008, Anne Hanchey took
her two daughters and four grandchildren to walk the labyrinth at
St. Mary’s Whitechapel Episcopal
Church near Lively in Lancaster
County.
She explained to her three
grandsons and one granddaughter, who ranged in age from 7
to 13, that the labyrinth was not
something to be raced through,
but should be walked thoughtfully
and silently.
They set off slowly, one behind
the other, leaving a comfortable
space between them. As each
person reached the center of the
labyrinth, they waited for the
others to join them. Once they
were all gathered in the center,
they recited the Lord’s Prayer.
In the same manner they left
the center, one-by-one, leaving a
comfortable space between each
one. As they retraced the spiral
path, passing each other on the
journey out, they instinctively
touched hands.
Three generations of the
Hanchey family had rediscovered
a tradition of early Christians.
History
Some think labyrinths were
first used by Egyptians as early as
4500 BCE (Before the Common
Labyrinths in religion
Labyrinths can be traced to the earliest antiquity—painted on
ancient pottery, in woven products, or carved into wood. In the
Middle Ages, they became a central feature in many European
Roman Catholic churches with many still existing today. The
most famous of the remaining labyrinths is at Chartres Cathedral
near Paris, France, built around 1200.
When walked as a pilgrimage, it represented a journey to
become closer to God. When used for repentance, pilgrims would
walk on their knees. Its eleven-circuit labyrinth design also served
as a substitute for an actual pilgrimage to Jerusalem. At the center
of the labyrinth pattern is a cross that was used as a guide in the
construction.
Even today, churches with labyrinths encourage people to walk
the labyrinth during Lent and Advent. It is used as a tool for the
Holy Spirit to work on the inner being. A labyrinth is a way to give
attention to the voice of God.
Lab-y-rinth
[lab-uh-rinth]
Era). Others believe the origin
is Greece, where a doodle on
an ancient clay tablet was found
dating to 1200 BCE. Whatever
their origin, labyrinths have
been used throughout history in
many cultures around the world,
all with their own metaphorical
meanings.
The resurgence of labyrinth
paths in the 20th century can be
linked to the spiritual beliefs of
the earliest Christians who took
a vow to visit the Holy City of
Jerusalem at some point in their
lives. By the middle ages, this
pledge became increasingly difficult to fulfill as Christianity
spread across Western Europe
and the journey became increasingly long, costly and dangerous.
Labyrinths emerged as a practical way to enable Christians to
honor their sacred commitment.
The Rev. Torrence Harman describes how to use the labyrinth at St. Mary’s Whitechapel.
The Episcopal church uses the labyrinth for worship gatherings such as
Easter Sunrise Service and evening bonfire services.
By the 13th century many
labyrinths were inlaid on the
floors of European cathedrals for
Christians to walk as a substitute
for traveling to Jerusalem.
The path of peace
People walk the labyrinth for
a variety of reasons. Some do
it to release their thoughts and
relax, some for meditation and
some just for fun. According to
research by the Labyrinth Society, some walkers report feeling
a perceived “labyrinth effect”
that can be psychological and
physiological.
Walking a labyrinth is “highly
effective for reducing anxiety and
producing what’s called the relaxation response,” claims Harvard
professor of medicine Dr. Herbert Benson. “It can lower blood
pressure and breathing rates
and decrease
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The Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury labyrinth in Irvington.
Photo by Lisa Valdrighi
chronic pain. Labyrinth
walking can also help
with conflict resolution, grief, and
depression.”
The idea is to stroll slowly through
the labyrinth’s geometric design,
letting it take you close to the
middle then out to the edges again
before bringing you into the center,
explained Rev. Torrence Harman of
St. Mary’s Whitechapel.
Before entering the labyrinth, it is
suggested one pause to pray, meditate or clear the mind. Consider
what you seek from the journey.
Then step across the threshold and
let the pathway guide your feet. On
the walk notice your thoughts and
feelings. At the center, the most
sacred space of the labyrinth, pause
and process what you have experienced so far. When ready, retrace
the path out. You may notice a different tone.
If meeting others on the path,
step aside to let them pass before
resuming the journey.
Some people close by circling
the perimeter while others draw or
write in journals, reflecting on new
insights. Still others find a bench
and gaze across the space or meditate.
Reflecting on their journey
Ann Hanchey noted the perceptions her young grandchildren had
about the experience.
“When we reflected on our journey through the labyrinth,” recalled
Ann Hanchey, “they described the
labyrinth as a womb and that you
exit in heaven. It was amazing.
Then we took turns sharing the
things that made us feel good—
family, friends and being together
was high on the list.”
Hanchey’s grandsons, Wyatt
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Henke, now 16, and Brooks Henke,
14, said they have walked several
labyrinths including Shrine Mont,
an Episcopal summer camp for
children near Harrisonburg.
Wyatt described his thoughts on
the walk.
“I think about life in general. I
reflect on recent events, like grades,
tests, friends and family.”
Brooks, agreed, saying the experience clears his mind as he travels
through the maze.
“You don’t have to think
about where you’re going,” said
their mother, Stephanie Henke.
“Thoughts evaporate and you start
thinking of things in the back of
your mind. We took turns . . . and
we took our time.”
Retracing their steps out of the
labyrinth became another kind
of shared experience when they
brushed hands as they passed.
“We reflected that touching
hands made us think that when we
are on a journey and we don’t know
where the path will take us, family
and friends are there to touch our
lives and help us along the way,”
said Anne.
Locate a labyrinth
Today, one will most likely find
labyrinths set into the ground outside churches, spiritual centers and
other places that welcome visitors
to rest and cleanse their spirits.
The Labyrinth Society reports
over 4,000 labyrinths around the
world with over 2,000 in the U.S.
that are open to the public. Not all
labyrinths are registered with the
society, but it’s a good place to start
if you’re looking for one near you.
For a list of locations or additional
information, go to their website,
labyrinthsociety.org.
Find a local labyrinth
s Bay Center for Spiritual Development: 31 Noblett Lane,
Kilmarnock. In the front yard overlooking Irvington Road.
s Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury: 132 Lancaster
Drive near Irvington. Behind the main community building.
s St. Mary’s Whitechapel Episcopal Church: 5940 White
Chapel Road, Lancaster. Above the graveyard, a path leads visitors up to a clearing among the trees.
sUnitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Rappahannock:
366 James Wharf Road, near White Stone. Nestled among the
shade of tall trees.
s Bethany United Methodist Church: 454 Main Street,
Reedville, offers sitting meditation at a miniature labyrinth path.
Touching hands signifies the family support they receive in life.
Ann Hanchey (center )walks the St. Mary’s Whitechapel
labyrinth with her daughter, Stephanie Henke (foreground), and
grandsons (from left) Brooks and Wyatt.
Rivah Parks & Recreation
A
Essex
Essex County Parks and
Recreation Department
305 Cross Street
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.
Tennis Courts
833 High School Circle
Tappahannock
443-2470
At Essex High School. Open
to the public from 5 p.m. until dark when school is not in
session.
Gloucester
Ark Park
7963 Number Nine Rd.
Gloucester
This active park features
soccer fields, a softball
field,
outdoor
basketball
court, restrooms and a large
playground.
Beaverdam Park
8687 Roaring Springs Rd.
Gloucester
693-2107
The park contains a
635-acre freshwater lake.
Eleven fish attractors and
several species of fish are
found there. Canoes, kayaks, paddle boats, and Jon
boats with or without electric
motors are for rent. Launch
your own for a fee. Motors
powered by fuels are not
permitted. The park has a
playground, picnic shelter
and an extensive hiking trail
system including an interpretive trail, and multi-use trail
for horseback riding or biking. Open daily from sunrise
to sunset. Fishing and hunting licenses, bait and snacks
are available.
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.
Brown Park
Foster Rd.
Gloucester
Features a half pipe and
large concrete area with ramps
and rails for skateboarders. An
open, tree-lined grass area is
also available.
The 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.
Gloucester Point
Beach Park
1255 Greate Rd.
Gloucester Point
The park offers fishing with
no license required, public
beach, playground, restrooms,
snack bar, an observation deck
with high powered binoculars
to view birds and wildlife.
The Gloucester
Department of Parks
and Recreation
6467 Main Street
693-2355
25 public parks or water access areas.
All ages enjoy the variety of gardens and nature trails featured at
Holly Point Nature Park on Mill Creek in Deltaville.
www.virginiastateparks.gov
Public Beach
Gloucester Point Beach on
Rt. 1208 at the York River.
Fishing and restrooms.
Tyndall Point Park
1376 Vernon St.
Gloucester Point
The park contains remnants
of Confederate and Union fortifications. It is the site of colonial Gloucester Towne, the first
building of which was a tobacco warehouse built in 1632. It
also has open play areas.
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 $3 weekends/holidays, $2 weekdays.
south of the town of Mathews.
Turn right on Rt. 643, then left
Scottie Yard
on Rt. 609. This 50-acre parLocated on N. Main St. and cel contains a sandy beach,
Town Centre Dr. his Kilmarnock low dunes and salt marsh habDog Park features off-leash itat bordering the Chesapeake
play areas for small and large Bay. Over 90 bird species
dogs. Open dawn to dusk.
have been reported on the
preserve, which also protects
Hiking Trails
the globally rare Northeastern
Hickory Hollow Trail, 2 miles Beach Tiger Beetle.
of marked trail, Regina Rd. (Rt.
604) in Lancaster Courthouse. Mathews Recreation Park
Open dawn to dusk.
The park is next to Mathews
Chesapeake Trail, 1.5 mi. High School. It has a softhiking trail geared to kids, ball field, basketball court,
Mary Ball Rd. (Rt.3) ¼ mile playground and two lighted
east of Lancaster Courthouse. tennis courts. Rt. 14 about
Open dawn to dusk.
a mile north of Mathews
Baylor Nature Trail on Norris Courthouse.
Pond in Kilmarnock is on a
former logging road. On Mary Public Beaches
Ball Rd. (Rt. 3) east of downNew Point Comfort Island at
town Kilmarnock. Open dawn the Bay is accessible only by
to dusk.
boat at high tide.
Haven Beach, Diggs on Rt.
Public Beach
643 at the Bay.
Westland Beach at the terminus of Windmill Point Rd.
(Rt. 695) provides access to Middlesex
the Chesapeake Bay. Open Holly Point Nature Park
Deltaville
dawn to dusk.
The park offers a retreat on
the banks of Mill Creek. ActiviMathews
ties available are picnicking, bird
Bethel Beach
watching or walking the nature
Natural Area Preserve
trail. Visitors can explore the
Turn left on Rt. 611 just fish-shaped wildflower meadow
The Urbanna
Waterman’s Park
The park is at the end of
Colorado Ave. in Urbanna and
overlooks the Rappahannock
River. There is a picnic area
and the park is open from sunup to sundown.
Middlesex County
Sports Complex
Walking track, volleyball and
basketball courts, soccer/football field (open dawn to dusk),
softball/baseball fields (must
be scheduled through Sports
Complex Committee.)
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
(800) 933-PARK
A National Natural Landmark, Caledon was the early
colonial seat of the Alexander
family. John and Philip Alexander founded the city of Alexandria and established Caledon
Plantation in 1659. Preservation of the bald eagle habitat
is the primary focus of the
natural area. Five hiking trails,
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limited tours of the
Parks
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eagle area are offered mid-June through Aug. by
reservation only. Guests can
learn more about Caledon by
touring the visitor center.
continue straight on Knights
Lodge Dr. (Rt. 642) for half a
mile, and turn left at the sign.
Hughlett Point Natural
Area Preserve
225-2303
The 205-acre preserve has
sand beaches on the Chesapeake Bay and the mouth of
Dividing Creek, hiking trails
and observation decks to
view shorebirds, deer, turkey and migratory waterfowl.
The beaches are home to
the threatened northeastern
beach tiger beetle. Take Jessie Ball duPont Mem. Hwy. (Rt.
200) turn on Shiloh School Rd.
(Rt. 606) to the end. Turn right
on Balls Neck Rd. (Rt. 605).
Wilna Pond
333-1470
A 35-acre site, is open to
public fishing. The pond is
home to large mouth bass,
bluegill sunfish, fliers, yellow
bullhead catfish and American
eel. The Wilna Unit is open for
observation and photography
daily, sunrise to sunset. Access
for canoes and kayaks is available. All other refuge units are
open by advanced reservation
only. Headquarters are open
Mon.–Fri., 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.,
except federal holidays. From
Tappahannock, take US-360 E.
toward Warsaw. Follow US-360
E. for 4.1 miles, then turn left
onto Rt. 624/Newland Rd. 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.
Dameron Marsh Natural
Area Preserve
Barnesfield Park
225-2303
(540) 663-3205
This 316-acre preserve
Hwy. 301 at the Potomac contains one of the most sigGateway Welcome Center, nificant wetlands on the ChesKing George. 175-acre county apeake Bay for marsh-bird
park on the Potomac River with communities. Sand beach habnature trails, picnic areas, play- itat is important for the threatground, and beach fishing.
ened northeastern beach tiger
beetle. Facilities include a trail
and boardwalk, a wildlife viewNorthumberland
ing platform, and parking area.
Bush Mill Stream Natural
Jessie Ball duPont Mem. Hwy
Area Preserve
(Rt. 200) to Shiloh School Rd. Public Beach
At the mouth of Bush Mill (Rt. 606) turn left on Balls
Vir-Mar Beach at the end of
Stream freshwater meets Neck Rd. (Rt. 605).
Vir-Mar Beach Rd. (Rt. 643 ) in
the saltwater of the Great
Hack’s Neck.
Wicomico River. Tidal marshes Fishing Piers
and mud flats between steepThe Great Wicomico Public
Richmond
sided forested shores. Access Fishing Pier is on the southern
by foot or canoe. Open daylight shore of the Great Wicomico Fishing Pier
Rt. 624 to Rt. 638.
hours. Trails, boardwalk, view- River just off Jessie Ball duing platform and interpretive Pont Mem. Hwy. (Rt. 200) near
signs for an abundance of wild- the bridge at Glebe Point. Open Public Beach
4011 Naylors Beach Rd.
life. Four miles from Heathsville from sunrise to sunset.
Westmoreland
Warsaw
on Courthouse Rd. (Rt. 201),
Take Rt. 360 to Rt. 624 to A.T. Johnson
Recreation Center
Rt. 634.
18849 Kings Hwy.
Montross
Public Hiking Trails
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National Wildlife Refuge
336 Wilna Rd.
Castlewood Park
Warsaw
On Castlewood Dr. Permit
One of four refuges that required for parties over 20
comprise the Eastern Virginia people.
Rivers National Wildlife Refuge
Complex. It protects 20,000 Hurt Field at Legion Park
Rt. 3 west of Montross.
acres of wetlands and associated uplands along the Four-acre public park adjacent
river and its major tributaries. to Chandlers Mill Pond offering
At least four federally-listed recreational opportunities for
threatened or endangered county residents.
species may be found, including the American bald eagle, Oak Grove Park
Rt. 205 between Oak Grove
peregrine falcon, shortnose
sturgeon, and sensitive joint and Colonial Beach. Eight-acre
vetch. The Refuge hosts three public park featuring a sports
sites on the Virginia Birding field, playground and picnic
area.
and Wildlife Trail.
Allison’s Awnings
Totuskey
Tricentennial Park
With boat landing, Rt. 3 at
Totuskey Creek Bridge.
Public Beach
Colonial Beach
Sunrise to sunset.
Voorhees
Nature Preserve
1235 Berry Farm Ln.
Colonial Beach
(434) 295-6106
A
729-acre
preserve
on the northeast bank of
Rappahannock River, next to
Westmoreland Berry Farm.
Four miles of wooded trails for
self-guided walks. Trail map
available at the Westmoreland
Berry Farm store. Open weekends, 8 a.m.–6 p.m., Apr. 22–
Dec. 17.
Westmoreland Parks and
Recreation Department
493-8163
Provides recreation services to all county citizens and
visitors.
1650 State Park Rd.
Montross
The park extends about
one and a half miles along the
Potomac River, and its 1,299
acres neighbor the former
homes of both George Washington and Robert E. Lee. The
Horsehead Cliffs provide visitors with a spectacular view of
the Potomac River. The park
offers hiking, camping, cabins,
fishing, boating and swimming.
The visitor center gives an historical and ecological perspective to an important natural
area on the coastal plain.
5k trail run/
walk is June 30
SOMERS–The Friends of
Belle Isle will host a 5K Trail
Run/Walk June 30 at Belle Isle
State Park in Lancaster. Checkin starts at 7:30 a.m. and the race
begins at 8:30 a.m.
The course terrain is flat. All
ages are welcome. However, due
to the trail portion of the race,
baby strollers and wagons are
not.
The registration fee is $18 for
ages 12 and older and $13 for
those younger than age 12. All
Robin Grove Park
participants will get a tee-shirt.
Colonial Beach
On Robin Grove, off Monroe To register, contact the park at
BelleIsle@DCR.virginia.gov, or
Bay Ave.
462-5030.
Rivah Ramps
isted here are directions
to public boat ramps.
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Essex
Bowlers Wharf
At the end of Rt. 684 in
Dunnsville.
Dock Street
Public Landing
At the end of Dock St. in
Tappahannock.
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
Middlesex
Mill Stone Landing
At the end of Rt. 608, Water View. Turn off Rt. 17 onto
Rt. 640, then left on 608.
Oakes/Saluda Landing
At the end of Rt. 618. Turn
at stoplight in Saluda.
Waterfence Landing
off Rt. 14 at Shanghai.
Turn from Northumberland
Hwy. (Rt. 360) in Reedville
onto Fleeton Rd. (Rt. 657).
Cranes Creek
Turn from Jessie Ball duPont Memorial Hwy. (Rt. 200)
at Wicomico Church onto Sandy Point Rd. (Rt. 666).
Westmoreland
Enter from Rt. 3.
Bonums Landing
from Rt. 202 north of Callao.
Currioman Dock
from Rt. 3 in Montross.
Richmond
Upper Mill Creek Landing
At the end of Rt. 626. Near Simonson Landing
At the end of Rt. 606. Turn Branson Cove
Hartfield, take Rt. 627, then
from Rt. 3 onto Rt. 608, then
Layton Ramp
left on Rt. 626.
King William
On Rt. 637 in Tappahannock.
to Rt. 606.
from Rt. 202 towards Coles
West Point Landing
Point.
Urbanna Creek
Prince Street
Turn off Rt. 33 near west
In Urbanna at the end of Vir- Totuskey Creek Landing
Public Landing
end of Mattaponi River ginia St. in municipal marina
Off Rt. 3 south of Warsaw. Coles Point Plantation
Off Rt. 360 in downtown bridge.
Off of Rt. 728, Coles Point.
(fee for out-of town users).
Carter’s Wharf
Tappahannock.
Off Rt. 624 (Newland Road) Colonial Beach Landing
Lancaster
Northumberland
Ware’s Wharf
to Rt. 622 (Carter’s Wharf
Lodge Landing
At the end of Route 611 in Greenvale Creek Landing
Road).
from Rt. 205 between Oak
From River Road (Rt. 354)
From Northumberland Hwy.
Dunnsville.
Grove and Colonial Beach.
near Mollusk, turn on Rocky (Rt. 360) in Callao, turn right Farnham Creek
Neck Road (Rt. 662) to Thom- on Harry Hogan Rd. (Rt. 712). Canoe Landing
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Rt. 608 on Farnham Creek
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At the end of Rt. 606. Turn Belle Isle State Park
Forest Landing
from Rt. 198 at Harcum.
From River Road (Rt. 354)
turn on Belle Isle State Road (Rt. 360) north of Heathsville,
Gloucester Point Landing
(Rt. 683). Fee $3.
turn on Coan Stage Rd. (Rt.
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bridge, off Rt. 17.
Rowes Landing
Mathews
Williams Landing
At the end of Rt. 1303, off Milford Haven Landing
(Rt. 360) near Heathsville,
On Gwynn’s Island. Turn turn on Rowe’s Landing Rd.
Rt. 17.
Oyster Gardening Floats,
from Rt. 198.
(Rt. 601) to the end.
Cappahosic Landing
Cooper’s Landing
Spat and Supplies
At the end of Rt. 618. Turn Town Point Landing
From Northumberland Hwy
At the end of Rt. 615. From (Rt. 360) turn south at Horsehfrom Rt. 614 near Sassafras.
Delivery and Set-up Services
Rt. 198 south of Mathews ead onto Cooper’s Landing
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Rappahannock
River Cruise
Depart from Tappahannock on this day cruise that will
take you to Ingleside Vineyards. Along the way, view
Bald Eagles as they soar overhead. Once at the
vineyard enjoy an optional lunch and wine tasting.
Leaves Tuesday-Sunday at 10:00 and Returns at 4:30.
See what flying is really meant to be
in our impeccably restored
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Call us for an appointment.
Tangier Island Cruise
Take a cruise across the Chesapeake Bay aboard our
luxurious “Chesapeake Breeze.” Discover the tiny
island of Tangier where you will see the forgotten
lifestyle of its inhabitants and eat seafood delicacies
at one of its several restaurants.
Leaves Daily at 10:00 and Returns at 3:45
For more information & reservations
visit: TangierCruise.com
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or call us at:
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at Hummel Field, Topping
436-2977
758-9500
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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)
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Air Excursion
Bay Aviation
Hummel Field
Topping
436-2977
Animal Farm
River Birch Animal Farm
Locust Hill
758-8814
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.
Blue Sky Memories
475-1066
Chesapeake Bay and more.
Sailing, cruising, tours and
excursions. Adult and child instruction on your boat or ours,
boat delivery, and consulting.
Licensed Coast Guard Captains Ken and Karen Barber.
www.blueskymemories.com
Captain Billy’s Charters
River Cruises
580-7292
Departing from Crazy Crab
Restaurant every Sat. evening.
Private cruises available.
“Claud W. Somers”
504 Main St.
Reedville
453-6529
Sails twice each month on
Sat. at 10:30 a.m.
“Faded Glory”
65 Tavern Rd.
Irvington
438-6053
Cruises aboard a classic
Chesapeake Bay deadrise.
Thurs.-Mon. evenings. Departs
at 5 p.m. One hour. Reservations required.
swimming, arts and crafts,
more.
Bridlewise
Summer Horse Camps
Hartfield
776-0606
Camp offered by Bridlewise Riding Academy Day and
Boarding Camp from beginner
to advanced riders.
Chesapeake Academy
107 Steamboat Rd.
Irvington
438-5575
New summer programs June
18–July 27. Ages 4–14.
Camp Piankatank
1586 Stampers Bay Rd.
Hartfield
776-9552
Day and residential camps
Stop in at Athena Winery in Wicomico Church for a taste of the area’s fine wines.
for ages 7–17. Activities include sailing, rock wall, archery, swimming and Bible
Departs from Buzzard’s
16' and 17' open bow fiber- study.
Let’s Go Sailing!
glass boats with outboard moUrbanna
824-4006 Point Marina.
tors. Fishing license included Fun Factory Inc.
Day cruises, boat rides and www.tangiercruise.com
202 Opal Ln.
in rental.
lessons on “Free Spirit” by
Urbanna Cruises
Montross
493-9518
appointment.
Urbanna
366-1778
School age summer camp.
Bowling
Cruise local creeks and rivMobjack Sailing
Gloucester County
Foster
815-0144 ers aboard a comfy, chartered Evans Bowling Center
Parks and Recreation
Day sails, island picnic pontoon boat. Also, float plane 34 Cralle Ct.
Kilmarnock
435-3950 6467 Main St.
cruises, sunset and moonlight flying.
www.urbannacruises.com
Gloucester
693-2355
sails.
River Lanes and Grill
16 Town Centre Dr.
Vintage Yacht Tours
Mathews County YMCA
Potomac River Charters
Kilmarnock
436-9004 10746 Buckley Hall Rd.
Colonial Beach
224-1400 4303 Irvington Rd.
438-5510
Mathews
725-1488
Departs from Colonial Irvington
Departs daily from the Tides Village Lanes
Beach Town Pier.
7307 John Clayton Mem. Hwy.
Inn or Carters Cove Marina.
Middlesex Family YMCA
Gloucester
693-3720 11487 Gen. Puller Hwy.
Rappahannock
Hartfield
776-8846
River Cruise
Boat Rentals
Sailing camps, soccer
Tappahannock
453-2628
Camps for Kids
camps, summer day camps.
“Captain Thomas” travels to Boatyard at Christchurch
4–H Camps
1228 Crafton Quarter Rd.
www.peninsulaymca.org
Ingleside Vineyards.
Contact local extension
Saluda
758-4067
Near Christchurch School in offices.
Missoula Children’s
“Serenity”
Theatre Camps
Yorktown
(757) 710-1233 Middlesex.
Aylett Country
(406)728-1911
A 65' schooner offers twoDay School
Week-long residency “starhour cruises. Weekends only. Ingram Bay Marina
Powcan Rd.
ring” local students in a fullPrivate charters, group reser- 545 Harvey’s Neck Rd.
443-3214 scale musical.
580-7292 Millers Tavern
vations and “locals” specials. Heathsville
Day camps June, July, Aug.
14–18" boats with 25 hp
outboard motors. Fishing liNorthern Neck
Smith Island Cruise
censes included in rental. Belle Isle State Park
Family YMCA
382 Campground Rd.
39 William B. Graham Ct.
Reedville
453-3430 Rod and reel rental at marina 1632 Belle Isle Rd.
Lancaster
462-5030 Kilmarnock
435-0223
Departs from Chesapeake tackle shop.
Boys and Girls Club
Weekly summer sessions.
Bay Camp-Resort. Reserva- www.captbillyscharters.com
of the Northern Neck
tions required.
517 Main St.
Tucker’s Recreation
Northumberland
Kilmarnock
435-2422 Family YMCA
Park and Marine
Tangier Island Cruise
Summer camps in 2-week 6348 Northumberland Hwy.
244 Barn Rd.
468 Buzzard Point Rd.
52 f
785-4464 sessions. Activities, field trips, Heathsville
Reedville
453-2628 Shacklefords
Diversions
f 51
580-8901
Weekly summer camp in
conjunction with the public
schools.
Richmond County YMCA
45 George Brown Ln.
Warsaw
333-4117
Weekly summer sessions.
Westmoreland
Family YMCA
18849 Kings Hwy.
Montross
493-8163
Licensed summer day camp
program.
Stratford Hall Camps
483 Great House Rd.
Montross
493-8038 Westmoreland County
Camps
Summer Camps
18849 Kings Hwy.
on the River
Montross
493-8163
49 Seahorse Ln.
Day camp.
Christchurch
758-2306 (ext. 177)
Canoe/Kayak Rentals
Reedville
Residential and day camp coFisherman’s Museum
ed summer camp, Christchurch Belle Isle State Park
1632 Belle Isle Rd.
504 Main St.
School in Middlesex.
Lancaster
462-5030
Reedville
453-6529
Sail Aboard the Skipjack; VIMS Summer Camps
Chesapeake Bay
Trapping Day; Grab-a-Crab; 1375 Greate Rd.
Gloucester Point 684-7878 Camp-Resort
Boats on the Bay.
382 Campground Rd.
Reedville
453-3430
Rappahannock Art League
Camps
19 N. Main St.
Kilmarnock
436-9309
Weekly art camps for ages
6–17. Held in Kilmarnock,
Heathsville and Deltaville.
Mon-Thurs:
11am - 11pm
Friday-Sat:
11am - 12am
Sunday:
11am - 5pm
436-9004
Kilmarnock
Ingram Bay Marina
545 Harvey’s Neck Rd.
Heathsville
580-7292
Rent or bring your own and
explore miles of shoreline or
join a group tour to remote
locations around the rivers
and bay.
804-333-4700
Open April through December
Lazy Days Adventures
Hardyville
776-9853
Rentals and eco-tours of local waters. Will deliver.
the Gazebo.
Heathsville
Farmers’ Market
73 Monument Place
Heathsville
580-3377
1650 State Park Rd.
Third Sat. of the month
Montross
493-8821 Apr.–Oct., 9 a.m.–1 p.m. BeGroup trips, paddle boats hind Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s
and hydro bike rentals.
Tavern.
Enrichment Classes
Chestnut Cove
Bed and Breakfast
and Zekiah Glass
511 Oakley Ln.
Farnham
394-3142
Two guest rooms with private baths, full breakfast and
lunch. Two-day classes in creating stained glass, with a separate fee, is offered inclusively
with overnight stays.
InsideOut Yoga
366 James Wharf Rd.
White
Stone
436-2204
Four levels of vinyasa flow
yoga classes. Classes integrate breath and movement,
awareness and alignment,
strength and flexibility, stillness and joy.
www.insideoutyoga.org
Irvington Farmers’ Market
Irvington Commons
Irvington
480-0697
First Sat. of the month from
May–Nov., 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Mathews
Farmers’ Market
Mathews
725-7196
Every Sat., 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at
Mathews historic courthouse
green.
Urbanna Farmers’ Market
351 Bonner St.
Urbanna
761-4840
The second Sat. of each
month May–Sept.; 9 a.m.–1
p.m. in Taber Park.
Warsaw Farmers’ Market
Main St.
Warsaw
From 9 a.m.–1 p.m. the
second Sat. of each month
July–Nov., except Oct. which is
Warsaw Festival.
Olive for Yoga
Deltaville
832-0079
Studio offers ABC’s of yoga,
gentle/restorative, hatha, yin,
Fun Parks
power vinyasa, vinyasa flow
Swamp Fun Park
and yogalates.
www.oliveforyoga.com
Gloucester
642-8778
Paint ball.
TriYoga
370-4856
Offering a multi-level hatha Cyber Star
blend. Class times and loca- 6706 Main St.
Gloucester
824-9450
tions vary.
Video game center with Xwww.triyoganow.com
Box, Wii, PlayStation, arcade
games, laser tag.
Farmers’ Markets
Enjoy PYO Fruit
Feed Twinkle on the Goat Walk
Have lunch and then dessert
Shop our Farm Store!
For more information call:
M-S – 9-5 • S – 10-5
804-224-9171
www.westmorelandberryfarm.com
Deltaville Farmers’ Market
287 Jackson Creek Rd.
Deltaville
776-6950
Fourth Sat. of the month
May–Nov.; 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Holly Point Nature Park at the
Deltaville Maritime Museum.
Northern Neck ATV Park
4618 Leedstown Rd.
Colonial Beach
(540) 809-8902
ATV Track, ATV Dragrace,
obstacle course, and mudbog
racing.
Gloucester Market
Learn to Sail
6523 Main St.
Gloucester
695-0700 Norton’s Sailing School
Monthly June–Aug., Wed. 97 Marina Rd.
776-9211
evenings 4–7 p.m. Located at Deltaville
Diversions
Mobjack Sailing
Foster
815-0144 Putt Putt
Blackwater Creek, North Bethpage Miniature Golf
and Ice Creamery
River, Mathews County.
Premier Sailing
Urbanna
758-GOLF (4653)
744 St. Andrews Ln.
Putt-putt golf. Rt. 602 just
Weems
438-9300 outside of Urbanna, Middlesex
www.premiersailing.com
County.
Stingray Point
Racing
Sailing School
Bill Sawyer’s
Deltaville
909-2655 Virginia Motor Speedway
4426 Tidewater Tr.
Jamaica
758-1867
Movies
Dirt track racing select Sat.
Essex 5 Cinemas
nights Apr.–Oct.
Tappahannock
445-1166 Colonial Beach Dragway
2035 James Monroe Hwy.
Hillside Cinema
Colonial Beach
224-7455
7321 John Clayton Mem.
1/8th mile asphalt drag
Hwy.
track.
Gloucester
693-2770
Dragon Motor Sports
York River Crossing Cinema 1790 Howerton Rd.
Dunnsville
443-1903
Hayes
642-5999
Truck and tractor pulls.
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
July/Aug. Open Fri., Sat., Sun.
Lew Bristow’s
Blackberry Farm
Hartfield
776-7785
9 a.m.–5 p.m., Mon., Wed.,
and Fri.; 9 a.m.–7:30 p.m.,
Tues., Thurs. and Sat, in
season.
Tater Neck
Blueberry Farm
Potato Neck Rd.
Port Haywood
725-2623
Open mid-July through Labor
Day, during daylight. No chemicals used, six different varieties available.
Westmoreland Berry Farm
1235 Berry Farm Ln.
Oak Grove
224-9171
Irvington and White Stone.
Every Fri. and Sat. May
4–Oct. 6 and Sun. May 27
and Sept. 2.
The Pearl Trolley
Urbanna
758-2613
The Pearl runs in and around
Urbanna in Middlesex County,
from May 24–Sept. 3 25¢.
Sponsors needed.
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Wine Tastings
Athena Vineyards
and Winery, Inc.
Burgess
580-4944
Belle Mount Vineyards
2570 Newland Rd.
Warsaw
333-4700
The Dog and Oyster
Vineyard
170 White Fences Dr.
Irvington
438-6053
Wine tastings, 11 a.m.–6
p.m. Thurs.–Mon.
General’s Ridge Vineyard
1618 Weldons Dr.
Skating
Hague
(703) 313-9742
Stan’s Skateland
Tasting room, appetizers.
17408 Kings Hwy.
Fri. noon–7 p.m.; Sat. noon–6
Montross
493-9890 p.m.; Sun. noon–5 p.m. 703Fri.–Sat., 7:30–10 p.m.
313-9742 Mon.–Thurs.; 4723172 Fri.–Sun.
.
Theaters
Good Luck Cellars
Court House Players
1025 Good Luck Rd.
Mathews
725-0474 Kilmarnock
435-1416
Serving Gloucester, Mathews
Open Thurs. 11 a.m.–6
and Middlesex Counties. Din- p.m., Fri. 11 a.m.–8 p.m.,
ner theater.
Sat. 11 a.m.–6 p.m. and Sun.
www.courthouseplayers.org
noon–5 p.m.
www.goodluckcellars.com
Donk’s Theater
Hague Winery
Mathews
725-7760 8268 Cople Hwy.
Virginia’s Lil’ Ole Opry. Live Hague
472-5283
country music in a family
atmosphere.
Ingleside Vineyards
www.donkstheater.com
and Winery
5872 Leedstown Rd.
Lancaster Players
Oak Grove
224-8687
361 Chesapeake Dr.
White Stone
435-3776 Oak Crest
www.lancasterplayers.org
Vineyard and Winery
8215 Oak Crest Dr.
Westmoreland Players
King George
16217 Richmond Rd.
(540) 663-2813
Callao
529-9345
Vault Field Vineyards
Trolley Rides
2953 Kings Mill Rd.
Triangle Trolley
Kinsale
472-4430
435-1552
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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; $$$ = $130 to
$160; $$$$ over $160.
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Essex
Days Inn Motel
Tappahannock
443-9200
60 rooms. Cable TV. Free
continental breakfast. $.
The Essex Inn
Bed and Breakfast
203 Duke St.
Tappahannock
443-9900
An historic Tappahannock
The Hope and Glory Inn is a bed and breakfast in Irvington.
Greek revival inn. Four rooms
and four suites all with private baths, DSL or Wi-Fi access, cable TV, most with
694-0287 center, meeting room, on- Bed and Breakfast
working fireplaces. Full gour- Gloucester
A pre-Revolutionary estate site guest laundry. All 84 5344 Roanes Wharf Rd.
met breakfast. $$$.
on 400 acres in Zanoni, this rooms have cable TV, cof- Gloucester
693-0270
bed and breakfast has two fee makers, laptop desk and
Holiday Inn Express
In a former Victorian counguest rooms in the main more. Group discounts avail- try store and post office. Pri1648 Tappahannock Blvd.
Tappahannock
445-1200 house (circa 1756) and a able. $$-$$$.
vate baths, TV, queen-sized
63 rooms, pool, business cottage with kitchenette. http://www.facebook.com/ beds and breakfast. No
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smoking. $$.
and dryer, free internet and and full breakfasts. Water
access to Mobjack Bay. Inn at Warner Hall
breakfast. $$$.
Tidewater Motel
4750 Warner Hall Rd.
$$-$$$.
Gloucester (800) 331-2720 Hayes
Southside Motel
642-2155
Comfort Inn
A plantation created in
and Marina
33 rooms, some with kitch6639 Forest Hill Ave.
1642, by George Washing- enettes. Pool. Non-smoking
910 S. Church Ln.
695-1900 ton’s great-great grandfa- rooms available. $.
Tappahannock
443-3363 Gloucester
Close to the Historic Dis- ther, Augustine Warner. The
30 rooms, TV, microwave
and refrigerator, pool. Free trict. Free hot breakfast, Wi- inn is a 38-acre waterfront
Fi, and outdoor pool. Hot tub retreat. Fine dining Fri. and Lancaster
boat slips available. $.
rooms available. All 79 rooms Sat. Rooms feature antiques Back Inn Time
have TVs and internet. Call and private baths. Some 445 Irvington Rd.
Super 8
435-2318
for group discounts. $$.
have views of the Severn Kilmarnock
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with microwaves and most
and modern conveniences.
North River Inn
with refrigerators. Suites and Gloucester Inn
$$-$$$.
Bed and Breakfast
king-sized rooms available. 1408 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy. 8777 Toddsbury Ln.
Gloucester Point 642-3337 Gloucester
$.
693-1616 Bel Air Mansion
16 rooms with refrigeraOn 100 waterfront acres, and Guest House
tors and microwaves. Cable features antiques, air-condi- 1632 Belle Isle Rd.
Dollar Inn
TV. $-$$.
823 S. Church Ln.
462-5030
tioning, phones, and private Lancaster
Tappahannock
443-3366
Fully furnished waterfront
baths, with views of the river,
25 rooms with cable TV. $. Hampton Inn
creek or fields. Full breakfast homes at Belle Isle State
6638 Forest Hill Ave.
on weekends. Canoes avail- Park. Mansion has whirlpool
.
Gloucester
693-9393 able and deep water dock. tub and accommodates six.
Gloucester
Close to the Historic Dis- $$-$$$.
Guest house accommodates
Airville Plantation
trict. Free hot breakfast,
eight. Canoes and bicycles in6423 TC Walker Rd.
Wi-Fi, indoor pool, fitness The Willows
cluded. Seasonal rates.
Creek View Farm
Bed and Breakfast
735 Norwood Church Rd.
Morattico
462-0306
Open May 1–Sept. 30. Two
guest rooms, includes full
breakfast. $.
www.creekviewbb.com
Flowering Fields
Bed and Breakfast
232 Flowering Field Rd.
White Stone
435-6238
Full breakfast. Golf packages and fishing charters arranged. King, queen and twin
rooms, all with private baths.
Weekday and weekend specials. $$.
Holiday Inn Express
599 North Main St.
Kilmarnock
436-1500
68 rooms with Wi-Fi, extended stay rooms, handicap rooms, meeting room,
business center and outdoor
pool. Full hot breakfast. $$$.
Hope and Glory Inn
65 Tavern Rd.
Irvington
438-6053
Boutique hotel fashioned
from an historic schoolhouse,
eclectically styled. Soak in
a hip pool, taste wine in the
vineyard or cruise aboard a
private boat. $$$$.
www.hopeandglory.com
Inn at Levelfields
10155 Mary Ball Rd.
Lancaster
435-6887
B&B featuring six guest
rooms. King/queen beds,
fireplaces; four rooms with
private baths and two with
shared bath. Rowing school,
pool, library. $$-$$$.
Kilmarnock Inn
34 East Church St.
Kilmarnock
435-0034
16 private guest rooms
and suites, breakfast served
each morning. Meeting room
and event space. Private
lunches and dinners. Walk to
restaurants and shops. Wi-Fi.
$$$-$$$$.
www.kilmarnockinn.com
56 f
Lodging
f 55
Historical Lancaster
Tavern Bed and Breakfast
8373 Mary Ball Rd.
Lancaster
462-0080
Two master suites. Internet, antique furnishings.
Restaurant, includes full
breakfast. $$$$.
Tides Inn
480 King Carter Dr.
Irvington
438-5000
Par 3 golf course on-site,
championship golf at The
Golden Eagle, swimming,
tennis, sailing, biking, summer children’s program, spa,
special events, golf and family package plans. $$$$.
Whispering Pines Motel
226 Methodist Church Rd.
White Stone
435-1101
Twenty-five guest rooms, 2
suites; swimming pool, Wi-Fi.
$-$$.
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
Bethel Beach Inn
1751 Bethel Beach Rd.
Onemo
725-0517
Located on 11 wooded
acres, just minutes from a
sandy beach on Chesapeake
Bay. Offers a luxurious suite
with a king size bed, upscale
bathroom and private deck.
Perfect for bicyclists and kayakers. $$.
Buckley Hall Inn
Mathews
725-1900
Offers a variety of rooms,
all with private baths. Country breakfast, some four
poster beds and fireplaces,
well-stocked library. $$-$$$.
www.buckleyhall.com
The Inn at Tabbs Creek
384 Turpin Ln.
Port Haywood
725-5136
A waterfront retreat situated on a secluded creek.
Over 800 ft. of waterfront
and 8 acres of wooded and
open space. The main Inn is
an 1820’s newly renovated
farmhouse with separate
cottages housing the suites
just across the garden and
pool. $$-$$$$.
www.InnatTabbsCreek.com
www.bethanyinnatleafwood.
com
The Chesapeake Inn
Urbanna
758-1111
Urbanna’s unique boutique
hotel catering to the boater,
business and leisure traveler.
$$$.
www.thechesapeakeinn.com
Kingston Plantation
985 Kingston Ln.
North
725-5831
It has 10,000 square feet The Deltaville Inn
of living area, six fireplaces, 15378 Gen. Puller Hwy.
761-7059
hardwood flooring, three Hardyville
A bed and breakfast. $$$.
suites and two rooms with
adjoining bath. $$$-$$$$.
Deltaville Dockside Inn
70 Dockside Dr.
Steamboat Landing
Deltaville
776-9224
49 Grace St.
Air-conditioning, cable TV,
Mobjack
347-0201
On Mobjack Bay at the East pool. $.
River in the town of Mobjack.
3BR and 2 1/2 baths. Large Dragon Run Inn
yard, fishing pier, kayak, boat 35 Ware Bridge Rd.
Church View
758-5719
tie-up. Open all year.
Large rooms, private baths,
jacuzzi, self-controlled heat
The White Dog Inn
and air. $$.
68 Church St.
Mathews
725-7680 www.dragon-run-inn.com
Offers two elegant suites
with a variety of amenities. Edentide Inn
Continental breakfast or 204 Bland Point Rd.
776-6915
brunch. Restaurant, coffee Deltaville
Three
air-conditioned
house, bar and lounge, Wi-Fi
rooms with TV and VCR.
Internet and more. $$$$.
Private sitting room with
fireplace, private screened
Middlesex
porch. Boat slips available.
Atherston Hall
Sand beach and fishing pier.
250 Prince George St.
Full breakfast. $$-$$$.
Urbanna
758-2809
English country living in Harrow House
the heart of historic Urbanna. 167 Lovers Ln.
815-3102
Four guest rooms (one suite) Deltaville
View of Jackson Creek and
all with private baths. Breakfasts, Wi-Fi, gardens, porch- the Bay. Three double rooms
with shared bath, air-condies, private parking. $$-$$$.
tioned, cable TV, continental
www.atherstonhall.com
breakfast. $.
Bethany Inn at Leafwood
Heaven Scent
820 Gloucester Rd.
Saluda
(864) 934-7308 Bed and Breakfast
1780’s Colonial home lo- 14180 Gen. Puller Hwy.
832-6200
cated in Saluda. The garden Deltaville
Farmhouse with ground
cottage has a queen bed,
sitting room, kitchenette floor room with king bed,
and private bath. The Acacia upstairs family suite of two
Room and Leafwood Room queen-bedded rooms sharare upstairs in the main ing a bath. Refreshments
house and rented as one. and full breakfast on large
Rooms include full break- screened porch. Cable TV,
fast, snacks, robes, Wi-Fi, guest computers with inTV with DVD player, DVD li- ternet, DVD collection and
brar y, sunroom with DirecTV library. Will shuttle to local
and librar y. Massage avail- marinas. Parking area for
boats and trailers. Open
able. $$$.
Apr.–Nov. $$-$$$.
Inn at Urbanna Creek
Bed and Breakfast
210 Watling St.
Urbanna
758-4661
Virginia’s Cottage has a
queen bed, kitchenette, bath,
porch with rockers, and private garden with rain shower.
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. $$-$$$.
www.innaturbannacreek.com
Ivy Cottage
323 Twiggs Ferry Rd.
Hartfield
(757) 472-7211
Upscale guest cottage for
two on the Piankatank River.
Features central air, full kitchen, living room, bedroom with
adjoining bath and a yearround porch. Non-smoking.
Amenities include cable TV,
VCR, DVD, telephone, pier,
complimentary breads, cereals, coffee and teas. $$$$.
www.virginiarivercottages.com
Pilot House Inn
Topping
758-2262
24 rooms, cable TV, WiFi, dining room, conference
room, and airport adjacent to
inn. $.
Northumberland
Bay Motel
Lilian
453-5171
20 air-conditioned rooms
with cable TV and phone;
swimming pool. Pets $10. $.
Cats Cove Cottage
2273 Mundy Point Rd.
Callao
529-5056
A private waterfront cottage for two. Sailboat depth
deep-water pier. Swimming
pool, rowboat. Continental
breakfast served weekends.
Two night minimum. $$.
Cottages at Ingram Bay
545 Harvey’s Neck Rd.
Heathsville
580-7292
Two cedar cabins with view
of Chesapeake Bay. Sleeps
up to 6. Kitchen, bath, Wi-Fi,
satellite TV, access to fishing, crabbing, canoe, kayak
and outboard boat rentals.
Daily or weekly rentals.
Fleeton Fields
Bed and Breakfast
2783 Fleeton Rd.
Reedville
800-497-8215
Three water view suites
with private baths, robes,
DirecTV, Wi-Fi. Kayak and canoe available. Children and
pets with prior arrangement.
Breakfast. $$$$.
www.fleetonfields.com
Gables
Bed and Breakfast Inn
859 Main St.
Reedville
453-5209
Victorian Captain’s Mansion c.1874 National Register with 1800’s schooner
mast built into the home.
One guest room with private
bath in main house. Coach
house with four guest rooms
with private baths and water
views. Waterside cottage
with two luxury suites. Boat
slips available. Breakfast.
$$$$.
www.thegablesbb.com
GrandView
Bed and Breakfast
114 Riverside Ln.
Reedville
453-3851
Waterfront bed and breakfast on the Chesapeake Bay,
close to Smith Island and
Tangier cruises. Private pier,
breakfast, wheelchair accessible. $$.
Ma’Margaret’s House
249 Greenfield Rd.
Reedville
453-9110
A restored grandmother’s
home expanded to meet the
needs of the twenty-first century. Built in 1914. All rooms
have private baths, personal
thermostat, TV and Wi-Fi.
Northumberland Motel
Callao
529-6370
11 rooms; daily/weekly/
monthly rentals. $.
Richmond
Greenwood
Lodging Deltaville 5K set for June 30
Bed and Breakfast
99 Maple St.
Warsaw
333-4353
Two guest rooms with private baths, cable TV; central
dining for guests. Country
breakfast. $.
Guest Houses
at Stratford Hall
483 Great House Rd.
Montross
493-8038
The Cheek and the Astor
guest houses each have a
fully-equipped kitchen, living
room, central heating and
air conditioning and guest
rooms with private baths. 21
guest rooms. Breakfast and
tour included. $$.
fast and afternoon refreshments included. Heated pool
and hot tub. Two cottages
also available. The Garden
Cottage, is equipped with
kitchen, central air, washer/
dryer, dishwasher, cable
TV. Accommodates six. The
Yellow Door Cottage, three
blocks away, has one bedroom and bath and comparable amenities. Linens
provided. $$$$.
DELTAVILLE—The Deltaville
5K & Kids Fun Run 2012 will be
held on Heritage Day, Saturday,
June 30. Visit www.DVLRace.com
to register.
The 1/2-mile Kids Fun Run
starts at 8 a.m. with the 5K immediately following at 8:15 a.m. The
awards ceremony will begin at
9:30 a.m. at the registration area.
Men and women age group awards
will be presented.
The YMCA will sponsor a Kid
Corral to provide a safe and secure
environment for your children
while parents participate in the 5K.
Best Western Plus
Summer Rental
Warsaw
Mobjack Bay Victorian; waterfront cottage cheer4522 Richmond Rd.
fully decorated. Built 2011. 3 BR, 21/2 BA, CrabWarsaw
333-1700
bing, Fishing, Boating Dock.
38 rooms, including suites,
Weekly, Weekend, Monthly.
804-347-0201
satellite TV, air conditioning, The Inn at Montross
swimming pool, exercise 21 Polk St.
Wakefield Motel
room. Continental breakfast. Montross
493-8624 1513 Irving Ave.
Pets accepted. $-$$$.
Bed and breakfast with 5 Colonial Beach 224-7311
Twenty rooms, some with
guestrooms. $$$.
Your Place on the Rivah
refrigerator,
microwave.
Westmoreland
Some with kitchenettes. PriNightingale Motel
Bell House Bed
vate pier. $-$$.
and Marina
and Breakfast
101 Monroe Bay Ave.
Colonial Beach
224-7956 Washington and Lee Motel
821 Irving Ave.
Charming Guest Cottage for 2 on the Piankatank
Colonial Beach
224-7000
35-slip marina with electric 17055 Kings Hwy.
Alexander Graham Bell’s and water, motel with five Montross
493-8093
RESERVATIONS: (757) 472-7211
summer home on the guest rooms, restaurant next
Twenty-eight rooms with
Potomac River. Listed on the door. $.
microwaves and refrigerators,
Tour the Cottage on the Web at:
National Register of Historic
free Wi-Fi. $.
www.virginiarivercottages.com
Visa & Master Card Accepted
www.washingtonleemotel.
Places and is a Virginia His- Riverview Inn
com
toric Landmark. Four rooms 24 Hawthorne St.
with private baths. Wine and Colonial Beach 224-0006
21 guest rooms. Watercheese each evening, full
front. $-$$.
breakfast. $$$.
www.thebellhouse.com
OBX Style Waterfront Home.
Skipjack Inn
Little Bay Subdivsion, White
347 Allen Point Ln.
General’s Ridge Vineyard
Stone. 3 BR, 1 BA,
Kinsale
472-2044
1618 Weldons Dr.
Hague
493-0226
Four guest rooms, private
1,061 sq. ft.
The Manor House, a bath, individual temperature
2 -3 FT. MLW.
three-bedroom home with controls. A guest kitchenette
full kitchen, dining and liv- is available on the main floor.
$265,000
ing spaces. Vineyard Views, $$$-$$$$.
a two-bedroom home with
Waterfront Beach Cottage,
full kitchen, dining and living The Plaza B & B
6’MLW, 3 BR, 2BA.
spaces. Homes situated in 21 Weems St.
224-1101
the vineyard. Complimentary Colonial Beach
Corrotoman By The Bay
Six guest rooms with pribottle of wine. $$$$.
subdivision, lots of amenities.
vate baths; two full suites,
four mini-suites. Full breakBoasts a 49’ skylight. $360,000
Ivy Cottage
Indian Creek - Beautifully
renovated waterfront home
overlooking golf course.
3 BR, 2 BA, oversized garage,
3-4 MLW 1,550 SF. $329,500
Let us help you“experience the experience”
of Log Home Living
Cathy Barnhardt Jackson
804-436-4878
Middle Bay Realty
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.
On Little Wicomico River.
10 campsites for seasonal
campers.
A
Richmond
Heritage Park
2570 Newland Rd.
Warsaw
333-4038
78 sites plus log cabins,
243 acres, pool, boat ramp,
hiking trails, shaded picnic grounds. 2 BR cabins
available.
Gloucester
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone
Park™ Camp-Resort
3149 Campground Rd.
Hayes
642-4316
On the Severn River. 235
sites, RV and tent camping,
fishing and crabbing piers,
Recreation
Center,
playground, Jumping Pillow, boat
landing and rental cottages.
A splash park with two 70foot long slides and six water
features. Birthday party packages, private parties and day
passes available.
Facebook.com/JellystoneGP
Thousand Trails –
Chesapeake Bay Preserve
12014 Trails Ln.
Gloucester
693-6924
On Piankatank River. 400
sites, nationwide membership
camping, pool, boating facilities, camp store, entertainment, organized activities.
Lancaster
Belle Isle State Park
Naylors Beach
Campground
4011 Naylors Beach Rd.
Warsaw
333-3951
Sites for tents and trailers,
camp store, playground, boat
Bethpage Camp-Resort near Urbanna is one of the largest campgrounds in Rivah country and ramp. Open May 1-Sept. 30.
features a waterpark.
Westmoreland
1632 Belle Isle Rd.
Lancaster (800) 933-Park
Campsites (28), canoe/
kayak campsites (8), rental
cabins, mansion and guest
house. Free boat launch for
overnight guests. Trails, fishing pier, canoe and motor
boat rentals, camp store,
laundry facilities, bath house
and restrooms.
laundry, scheduled activi- Harbor View Campground
Mathews
ties, pier, boat ramp.
15 Harbor View Circle
Gwynn’s Island RV Resort
Cross Rip Ltd.
551 Buck Chase Rd.
Open May–Sept. 140
Gwynn
725-5700 Cross Rip Rd.
campsites with full hookups.
776-9324 Family oriented, outdoor
125 sites, sand beach, Deltaville
Beach boat basin, water pool, recreation center, boat
portable boat launching,
boat ramp nearby, recreation and electric. Reservations slips, fishing, picnic area,
requested.
hall, camp store.
horseshoes, playground and
www.crossripcamp.com
basketball.
New Point Comfort
Grey’s Point Camp
RV Resort
Leedstown Campground
846 Sand Bank Rd.
2195 Leedstown Rd.
758-2485 Oak Grove
New Point
725-5120 Topping
224-7445
700 sites, boat ramp and
300 sites, boating faOpen May 1–Nov. 1. 20
cilities, pool, playgrounds, slips, bait and tackle shop RV sites. 10 tent sites. Warecreation hall, planned (Virginia Saltwater Tourna- terfront camping, fishing pier,
entertainment. Sites on ment weigh station), recre- boat launch, gas dock, camp
ation hall, splash pool water store and arcade.
waterfront.
park, nature trails, planned
entertainment.
Monroe Bay Campground
Middlesex
1412 Monroe Bay Circle
Bethpage Camp-Resort
Northumberland
679 Browns Ln.
302 sites, including 134
Urbanna
758-4349 Chesapeake Bay
full hookup sites. Playground,
1,000 sites, water park, Camp-Resort
game room, campground
conference center, play- 382 Campground Rd.
store, propane on site, beach
453-3430 area and boat ramp.
grounds,
organized
ac- Reedville
On Little Wicomico River. www.monroebaycampground.
tivities, charter fishing and
cruise boats, boat slips, Pool, children’s playground, com
boat storage, 1, 2 and 3 mini golf, satellite TV, hot
bedroom vacation rentals. showers, canoe rentals and Westmoreland State Park
2005-06 National RV Park of boat ramp. Big rig sites, 1650 State Park Rd.
tent and smaller RV sites Montross
the Year.
493-8821
available.
Camping (133 sites), group
Bush Park Campground
camping (3 sites), and 26
Smith Point Marina
724 Bushy Park Rd.
cabins. Pool and boat launch
Wake
776-6750 and Campground
free for overnight guests.
400 sites, year-round sec- 989 Sunny Bank Rd.
Camp store, laundry facili453-4077 ties and bathhouse.
tion, pool, recreation hall, Reedville
Maryland
Gateway
Potomac
Visitor Center
Rivah Map
301
James Monroe Birthplace
Colonial Beach
Colonial Beach Museum
Sites of Interest in the Northern Neck
and Middle Peninsula
3
George Washington Birthplace
Stratford Hall
WESTMORELAND
COUNTY
Coles Point
Montross
Westmoreland County
Museum and Visitor’s Center
Rap. Riv.
Wild Refuge
17
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202
3
Kinsale Museum
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COUNTY
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Naylors Beach
360
Callao
Warsaw
Smith Island
NORTHUMBERLAND
COUNTY Virmar Public Beach
360
Richmond County Museum
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KING & QUEEN
COUNTY
Canoe House
Public Beach
17
Dragon Run
30
683
Pamunkey
Indian Reservation
354
Saluda
Hughlett Point
Natural Area Preserve
607
Steamboat Era
Museum
MIDDLESEX
COUNTY
Middlesex County
Museum
Dameron March
Washington Museum
200
Irvington
Urbanna Visitor’s Center Mattaponi
Indian Reservation
626
Cruise to Tangier Island
605
Merry Point Free Ferry
Urbanna
633
Museum
Mary Ball
201
Tangier Island
Reedville
Reedville Fisherman’s
200
Lancaster
Smith Point Light
Sunnybank Ferry
Neck
Northern
Farm Museum 652
Bushmill Stream
Natural Area
Preserve
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Lively COUNTY
354
Belle Isle
State Park
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Heathsville
Burgess
Rice’s Hotel
Hughletts Tavern
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COUNTY
Kilmarnock
Lancaster Visitors Center
3
Historic Christ Church
White Stone
Windmill Point Light
Windmill Point
3
Public Beach
33
30
West Point
Deltaville
33
33
Deltaville Maritime Museum
33
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17
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GLOUCESTER
COUNTY
Gwynn’s Island Museum
Gwynn’s Island
3
14
Historic Gloucester
Courthouse Square &
Beaverdam Park
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MATHEWS
COUNTY
Tompkins Cottage
Visitor’s Center
Wolf Trap Lighthouse
Mobjack
Bay
17
Rosewell Ruins
Chesapeake
Bay
Williams Wharf Rowing Center
14
Bethel Beach Natural Area Preserve
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64
Stingray Point Light
Stingray Point
Holly Point Nature Park/
New Point Comfort Lighthouse
New Point Comfort Observation Walkway
Gloucester
Point
Williamsburg
New Point Comfort Island
VIMS Aquarium/
Gloucester Point Beach Park
Yorktown
17
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Newport News
© 2012 Rivah Visitor’s Guide
“After we bought the new home, even
after we unpacked all the boxes . . . we
weren’t home until we found our new
Church . . .”
We invite you to join us!
Irvington Baptist Church
“The Sunday Place for Everyday Christians”
Along Westmoreland’s
Historic HIGHWAYS
Bridget’s Bouquets
Flower Shop
Gift Baskets, Balloons, Arrangements
Serving you through all life’s important events
Montross, VA 804-493-8800
MURPHY SEED SERVICE, INC.
Handicapped access to every level available by ramps and elevator
Over forty young persons in our Youth Group
Sunday School Assembly-9:45 a.m. • Bible Classes-10:00 a.m.
Worship Service-11:00 a.m. • Nursery Provided
Wednesday Prayer Service-7:00 p.m.
Wednesday night Bible study for Preteens and Teens
Pastor: John Howard Farmer 438-6787
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53 King Carter Drive (at Route 200)
If you have a
Rivah House,
you need a
Rivah Dentist!
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804-761-2412
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at the stoplight in Montross
804-450-0010
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The Great House.
Gardens. Outbuildings.
Galleries. Nature Trails. Beach.
Gristmill. Gift Shop.
And the many Special Events.
www.StratfordHall.org 804-493-8038
Rivah Museums & Historic Sites
ll area codes are
(804)
A
Essex
Essex County Museum
and Historical Society
218 Water Ln.
Tappahannock 443-4690
Included is the “Carl D.
Silver Galler y,” another
smaller galler y, a gift shop,
reference room, document
storage room, and handicap
accessible restrooms.
Exhibits of interest include “from Sandlot to
Semipro: Baseball in Essex
County,” which follows the
stor y of America’s pastime
in the county from just after The Morattico Waterfront Museum displays a charming country store on the first floor, and a history
the Civil War to present day. of local watermen upstairs.
The museum also houses
a civil war diorama: “Ft.
Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Lowr y.” Continuing exhibits relating to the Indian Poca- and present.
Rotating exhibits are fea- with a $5 daily use fee.
include prehistoric fossils, hontas, Captain John Smith
Both facilities open some
Native American artifacts, and the Powhatan Indians. tured plus displays of local
colonial relics, and items On display is a rock tradi- artifacts and a timeline of Saturdays. Closed major
from the American Revolu- tionally known as the one events throughout area his- holiday weekends. Check
tion, Bacon’s Rebellion, the on which Capt. John Smith’s tor y. Currently on exhibit is website for complete listing
Civil War and World Wars I head was placed when news photography by the and hours.
Pocahontas saved his life at late Tanyua Dickenson, re- www.mbwm.org
and II.
Open free of charge daily Werawocomoco (Wicomico) porter for the Rappahannock
Morattico
Record.
(except for Wed. and Sun.) in Gloucester County.
The museum is open on
from 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
The museum is open Waterfront Museum
the second Sat. of each Thurs.–Sat., 11 a.m.–4 p.m. 6584 Morattico Rd.
Morattico
month through Oct. from 1–4 Free.
Gloucester
The museum offers exp.m. and by appointment.
Gloucester Museum
hibits of an old fashioned
Mary Ball Washington
of History
countr y store, the histor y of
Museum
Lancaster
6539 Main St.
the work life, gear and ag8346 Mary Ball Rd.
Gloucester
693-1234 Christ Church and
riculture of local watermen
Lancaster Courthouse
The Botetourt Building, Carter Reception Center
462-7280 of the village. Also on disbuilt about 1770, was New’s and Museum
Located in the Historic play are Native American
Ordinar y, a roadside tavern. 420 Christ Church Rd.
District, the museum com- artifacts, photos and docu438-6855 prises three historic build- ments relating to village
On display is the “Battle Weems
The reception center and ings and librar y. More than histor y.
of the Hook” exhibit, which
was donated by the Battle museum was built in 1735 350 years of area histor y
The museum is open Sat.
of the Hook Committee and by Robert “King” Carter.
is on exhibit in the 1797 noon–4 p.m. and Sun. 1–4
The church, reception clerk’s office, 1821 jail, and p.m. May–Oct.
created by Warren Deal.
Other displays of militar y center and museum are 1828 Lancaster House.
conflicts focus on Glouces- open to the public Apr.–Nov.
The Genealogy and His- Northern Neck
ter’s WW II veterans. The from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Mon.– tor y Librar y provides more Sports Wall of Fame
“Good Old Days” exhibit will Sat. and 2–5 p.m. Sun. Call- than 7000 reference ma- 60 South Main St.
for group tours. Other times terials including local court Kilmarnock
resume July 1.
435-1211
The free museum is open by appointment.
The Northern Neck Sports
records, census data, busiMon.–Sat. from 11 a.m.–3 www.Christchurch1735.org ness information, vital re- Wall of Fame features
p.m. and by appointment.
cords, county histories, plaques with bios and phoKilmarnock Museum
church records, and family tos of individuals past and
76 N. Main St.
Pocahontas Museum
files. The card catalogue is present that have excelled
Kilmarnock
436-9100 available online.
7335 Lewis Ave.
in sports from the Northern
This museum features
Gloucester
693-2795
Open Wed.–Fri. 10 a.m.–4 Neck of Virginia. Free. Open
The Museum has informa- displays and exhibits focus- p.m. Admission is $3.
Mon.–Fri. 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m.,
tion, artifacts and pictures ing on Kilmarnock’s past
Research librar y open Sat. 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Steamboat Era Museum
156 King Carter Dr.
Irvington
438-6888
The museum offers a visual histor y of the steamboats importance to area
commerce, culture, social
connections and life to
small towns along the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Dioramas, oral histories,
models, artifacts, paintings,
photos and audio and interactive components.
The “Welcome Aboard”
exhibit features an eight
foot cutaway model of the
steamer Lancaster. Also
featured are vignettes of
various rooms such as a
typical stateroom, wheelhouse, boiler room, galley
and dining room. The exhibit includes a sixfoot map
showing steamboat whar f
stops.
Summer hours are Thurs.–
Sat., 10 a.m.–4 p.m. and
Sun., 1–4 p.m. Donation
only.
www.steamboateramuseum.org
Mathews
Gwynn’s Island Museum
1775 Old Ferry Rd.
Gwynn
725-7949
Features an exhibit of
the “CINMAR” Discover y—
the oldest man-made stone
tool found in the Americas.
The original stone blade
was dated at 20,000 years
old and is on display in the
Smithsonian Institution. It
was dredged from 240 feet
of water about 40 miles offshore in the Atlantic Ocean
by Mathews scallop boat
captain Thurston Shawn in
1970.
Other exhibits include a
pre-Civil War Wheeler and
Wilson sewing machine and
a tableaux depicting the legend of Col. Hugh Gwynn accepting what is now called
Gwynn’s Island from Princess Pocahontas in gratitude for saving her life when
she fell from her canoe.
Also featured is memorabilia from the 1907
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Exposition, an a research librar y and gift
Near the Mathews Courtextensive display of antique shop.
house, is a typical tidespectacles collected by the
Admission is free, dona- water cottage of the early
late Dr. Wm. H. Gatten, and tions welcome.
1800s. It houses a museartifacts from a mid-18th
um and headquarters of the
centur y home site, including Mathews
Mathews Historical Society.
glass and potter y shards Maritime Museum
The oldest wooden strucfrom the 17th centur y, a 482 Main St.
ture in the courthouse, it
King George III half penny Mathews
725-4444 was used by Christopher
dated 1773, Native AmeriThe museum features Tompkins as a general store
can points, potter y and fos- memorabilia, artifacts, doc- starting in 1816.
sils. There also are photos uments, photos, models,
The museum houses
of two barrel wells.
and many memories of time a permanent exhibit of
Also on display are items gone by. Long a boat building Mathews histor y including
relating to the Black Ameri- area of note, Mathews addi- information on Captain Sally
can histor y of Gwynn’s tionally has had its share of Tompkins, the only woman
Island, prehistoric Native local watermen, menhaden officer in the Confederate
Americans, and an extensive fishermen, merchant mari- Army. Also included is an
histor y on the life of Captain ners, US Navy sailors, fish area of changing exhibits,
John Smith and his con- packing houses, boat repair a county map, and a sales
nection to Gwynn’s Island. facilities, and marinas. The area offering publications
There is a 100- plus year museum honors the past concerning Mathews histor y
old corn sheller, with origi- and works to educate the fu- and related gift items.
nal red paint and name.
ture about maritime histor y.
Admission is free. Open
There is a large collection
The museum is staffed Fri. and Sat. from 10 a.m.–1
of antique medical instru- by volunteers, generally on p.m. through Oct.
ments from the estate of Fri. and Sat. from Apr.–Nov.
the late Mathews physician, from 10–2, or by request for
Dr. James Warren Dorsey groups. If the “open” flag is Middlesex
Haynes, and the old Grim- flying, you’re invited inside. Deltaville Maritime
Museum and Holly Point
stead Post Office.
Nature Park
The museum, open 1–5 Tompkins Cottage
287 Jackson Creek Rd.
p.m. each Fri., Sat. and 43 Brickbat Rd.
776-7200
Sun. May–Oct., also has Mathews
725-3487 Deltaville
The newest exhibit is
“Middlesex in the Civil War
1861-1865” and will run
until 2015. Artifacts and
models from when Deltaville
was the “Boat Building Capital of the Chesapeake” are
on exhibit.
The Johns’ Pavilion displays historic vessels such
as the W. A. Johns, a 34foot three-log bottom sailing canoe that has had a
number of working lives in
Deltaville waters. Also, displayed is an old sora skiff
once used for bird hunting in the Dragon Run, and
several small skipjacks and
deadrise workboats. The F.
D. Crockett, a log bottom
buyboat is at the museum’s
Pier walk as is the Explorer,
a 30’ reproduction of the
shallop Captain John Smith
used to explore and map
Chesapeake Bay in 1608.
In the boat shop visitors
can see under construction
a flat-bottomed utility skiff
typical of Deltaville boats of
the past.
In the park are picnic tables, walking trails, a sculp-
What Happens At The Heathsville Tavern?
Scrapbooking, Blacksmithing,
Woodworking, Weaving & Spinning,
Quilting……..
Farmers Market on Saturday, July 21 at 9 am…..
Tavern Gift Shop: 580-3536
County Seat Restaurant at the Tavern: for reservations and information: 580-7900
For more information about any of the events above
& Farmers Market call: 580-3377
Memberships, donations and fund raising efforts help this historic Tavern
remain in YOUR backyard
ture garden, a kayak landing
and a children’s garden.
There is also a fish-shaped
wildflower meadow.
On the fourth Sat. MayNov. there is a Farmers’
Market with over 40 vendors, creek cruises, miniature horse rides and more.
The nature park is open
daily, dawn to dusk. The
museum is open Tues.- Sat.
10–4 and Sun. 1–4.
www.deltavillemuseum.
com
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 histor y. Recently remodeled,
our expanded exhibits feature a vast array of objects
and items not seen together
before: fossils and Indian
artifacts, 19th Centur y textiles and clothing, a 1930’s
countr y store, agricultural
and industrial tools, historical money, toys and medical
instruments. The exhibits
contain stories of our past,
including our African American histor y, Civil War, Revolutionar y War, WWI, and
WWII era, and tales of our
most famous local resident,
Lt. General “Chesty” Puller,
the most decorated Marine
in corps histor y.
The museum has local
histor y 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.
www.middlesexmuseum.
com
.
Northumberland
Northern Neck
Farm Museum
12705
Northumberland
Hwy.
Burgess
761-5952
Luther Welch donated
the property and much of
the equipment to create a
museum to tell the histor y
of farming in the Northern
Neck. The big red barn hous-
Museums
es 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 St.
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 galler y housing its
permanent and changing
exhibits, the museum features the Pendleton Building with its boat and model
workshops and the historic
William Walker House.
In the water, the museum
showcases the Claud W.
Somers, a 42-foot skipjack
built in 1911, which offers
tours twice monthly, and the
Elva C., a 55-foot traditional workboat built in 1922,
which offers tours to members only.
The museum also offers
a gift shop and is open daily
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
and community square, the
site includes a gift shop,
foundation office, blacksmith shop, woodworkers
shop, 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 types of educational
programs.
Tavern Gift Shop: Call for
hours. 580-3536. Blacksmith Shop hours: Tues.,
Thurs., Sat. 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
County Seat Restaurant at
the Tavern, call 580-7900.
Tavern Foundation hours:
Mon.–Thurs. 9 a.m.–noon.
Richmond
Menokin
4037 Menokin Rd.
Warsaw
Menokin was built c.
1769. It was the home of Independence signer Francis
Lightfoot Lee. A partial ruin,
the house provides a unique
opportunity to see “behind
the walls” of an 18th centur y mansion.
The King Conser vation
and Visitors Center provides
information on the histor y of
the property and the architectural conser vation work
going on at Menokin. Hike
trails to Cat Point Creek
through the Rappahannock
River Valley National Wildlife
Refuge.
From Apr.–Oct., open
Mon.–Sat.,
10
a.m.–4
p.m. From Nov.–March,
open Mon.–Fri. 10 a.m.–4
p.m. and weekends by
appointment.
Richmond County
Museum
5874 East Richmond Rd.
Warsaw
333-3607
The museum is in the
county’s old jail, which was
built in 1872. It includes
three
galleries,
exhibit
rooms and an office. The
jail’s hanging chamber is
also on the second floor.
On permanent display
is a scale model of the
historic 1748 Richmond
County Courthouse, the
third oldest courthouse in
Virginia, a collection of Forrest Patton photography and
an old fashioned countr y
store. Another exhibit features Francis Lightfoot Lee,
signer of the Declaration of
Independence.
The current rotating exhibit, “Honoring the Earth:
Nature Preser ves of Richmond County,” will run May
through December. The exhibit features photographs,
text panels and artificats.
Open Wed.–Sat. from 11
a.m.–3 p.m.
Westmoreland
A.T. Johnson Museum
18849 Kings Hwy.
Montross
493-7070
The museum preser ves
the histor y and legacy of
education for African American students in the Northern Neck, especially in
Westmoreland County.
The museum is a depositor y 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 ser ving African American
students in Westmoreland.
The school was named for
Armstead Tasker Johnson,
a black educator and community leader instrumental
in its construction.
Open on Sat.,10 a.m.–2
p.m., Sun., 2 p.m.–4
p.m. and other times by
appointment.
Open from 11 a.m. to 4
p.m. Saturdays and Sundays from Memorial Day
through Labor Day. Admission is free. A picnic area is
on the grounds and a canoe
launch is at a dock on Monroe Creek.
Kinsale Museum
449 Kinsale Rd.
Kinsale
472-3001
The museum is dedicated
to the preser vation, collection, exhibition and interpretation of local histor y. It’s
in a late 19th centur y barroom, which was used as a
meat market in the 1920s;
the old Ice Cream Parlor
next door is being renovated
by the Kinsale Foundation
for galler y, librar y and meeting space. The 1909 Bank
of Kinsale building stands
just off the green beside the
Kinsale Motor Corp. building
(1919).
Open Fri. and Sat. from
10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Stratford Hall Plantation
483 Great House Rd.
Montross
493-8371
Stratford Hall Plantation
was home to several generations of famous Lees.
It 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 officers.
He was Rober t E. Lee’s
father. General Rober t E.
Lee was born in 1807 at
Stratford Hall. His cradle
can be seen on the tour of
the Great House.
www.stratfordhall.org
Westmoreland Museum
43 Court Square
Montross
493-8440
The museum shares quarters with the Westmoreland
County Visitor’s Center,
Hunger ford Librar y, Nor thern Neck of Virginia Historical Society and Nor thern
Neck Historical Research
Librar y.
Exhibits include a replica
of George Washington’s
baby quilt and an exhibit on
the histor y of electricity in
the Nor thern Neck.
Outdoors, the Presidents
Garden honors the three
U.S. Presidents born on
the Nor thern Neck: George
Washington, James Madison and James Monroe.
Open six days a week
(closed Sun.), from 10 a.m.–4
p.m. No admission fee.
Museum at
Colonial Beach
128 Hawthorne St.
It is housed in the former
Hoffman Gas Building (c.
1893).
The museum depicts
Colonial Beach heritage
through various ar tifacts.
Emphasis is on the period
George Washington
from 1890 through 1958
Birthplace National
when the town was a busy
Monument
river tourism attraction that
1732 Popes Creek Rd.
drew huge summer crowds.
The museum is open Sat.
George Washington is and Sun. from 1–4 p.m. and
among
Westmoreland’s by appointment.
most famous native sons.
Commander of the ContiReedville Fishermen’s Museum
nental Army, Revolutionar y
War hero and first President
Preserving the Watermen’s Heritage
of the United States, he professed to be first and foremost a farmer. He was born
on Februar y 22, 1732 at
this site on Pope’s Creek.
Open to the public 9
a.m.–5 p.m. Admission $3.
16 and under free.
James Monroe
Birthplace Museum
and Visitor Center
4460 James Monroe Hwy.
804-453-6529 Open Daily May-Oct.
504 Main St., Reedville, VA 22539
www.rfmuseum.org
Rivah Fun
Fest is July 14
Boaters’ Boutique
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10 a.m. to noon July 14. Children’s pastor, Rev. Vic Bright
of Harrisonburg, will present
a program using illusion, ballooning, ventriliquism, music
and comedy.
A variety of games and
food will be featured. All
activities will take place in
the church building.
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Renaissance Fair
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by Larry S. Chowning
n Saturday and Sunday, July
21-22, the Gloucester County
Renaissance Fair will be held on
the grounds of historic courthouse
circle at Gloucester Court House.
The event, sponsored by the
Gloucester Parks, Recreation and
Tourism Department, will provide
reflection into the golden age of
the Renaissance. The period was a
time of a cultural change that began
in the 14th century and continued
through the 17th century.
The Renaissance began in Italy
and spread to the rest of Europe.
It sparked the rise of educational
and social reforms that ultimately
resulted in a better quality of life for
mankind.
It was an age of scientific revolution and an important period in
history that helped change from
centuries-old Medieval lifestyles to
a more modern age. “Renaissance
Man” was used as an expression for
people of those times who embraced
the changes that were occurring.
Festival-goers on July 21-22
will enter a world of Medieval and
Renaissance fantasy. All ages are
invited to join in exciting activities
throughout the weekend.
There will be juggling workshops, knighting ceremonies, Maypole Dance, a human chess game,
and much more.
A Masquerade Ball will be held
Saturday starting at 5 p.m.
Throughout the two days, there
also will be a variety of artisans and
vendors featuring exotic wares.
Gloucester County tourism coordinator Hilton Snowdon said the
Renaissance Fair is a fun time for
children and adults to learn about
“a dynamic period in the history of
the world.”
The fair features knights in armor,
damsels dressed in clothing of the
times, period dancing, and Medieval magic by a magician and face
painting.
“The vendors really have different stuff for sale,” Snowden said.
“We have a lot of fun and I think
the children and others who attend
learn a lot about the history of the
Renaissance period. We hope a lot
of people will come and enjoy the
two-day fair.”
Events will be held from 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m. each day and admission is
free.
There is currently road construction around portions of the courthouse circle, so parking is available
on Main Street several blocks south
of the event, as well as north of the
circle at 6467 Main Street behind
the Gloucester County government
office building.
Schedule of Events
Saturday, July 21ÊUÊEvents take place from 10
a.m.-5 p.m. at the courthouse circle and behind
the Gloucester Museum. A Masquerade Ball will
be held at 5 p.m. behind the museum.
Sunday, July 22ÊUÊEvents from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
See Rivah Counties information beginning on page 67.
Urbanna Boat Parade,
fireworks due July 6
URBANNA—The
town’s
Independence Day celebration
will be held Friday, July 6, at
the Urbanna Town Marina on
Urbanna Creek. Festivities start
at 5 p.m. with a DJ providing
the music. Food will be available from the Middlesex County
Volunteer Fire Department.
The annual boat parade will
begin with participants gathering at the Urbanna bridge
at 6:15 p.m. They will then
Popular floral
designer to speak
at Christ Church
WEEMS—The Foundation
for Historic Christ Church
flower committee will sponsor
a presentation by Richmond
floral designer David Pippin
from 2 to 4 p.m. July 11 at
the church. His topic will be
“Arranging for the Altar.”
A graduate of Virginia Tech,
Pippin provides a variety of
horticultural services, including creative floral designs for
parties and weddings, consultations on home landscaping, and
horticultural lectures and workshops, said publicity chairman
Marilyn Hedges.
Pippin was education coordinator at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond, a
designer and manager at Four
Seasons Fan Flowers in Richmond, and taught horticulture
at Lee-Davis High School.
A member of the American
Horticultural Society National
Children and Youth Garden
Advisory Panel, Pippin also
is a consultant and facilitator
for Virginia Agriculture in the
Classroom and is an adjunct
professor in the horticulture
department at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College. He
has been a speaker at numerous garden club and flower and
garden shows.
Flower committee co-chairmen Carol Cole and Dana Smith
indicated Pippin’s presentation
will be of interest to anyone
who loves floral design.
Reservations should be made
by July 6 at 435-6855. A $10
donation is requested.
Ladies Apparel
parade past the town marina
and the judges stand at 6:30
p.m. Judges will award prizes
for the most patriotic, most creative and the most outrageous
boater. Applications for the
boat parade are available at the
town office, the pool, and the
town marina. Call 758-2613 for
more information.
A fireworks display over
Urbanna Creek at dusk will
conclude the activities.
To ensure safe access for
emergency vehicles, Virginia
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Cross Street to the town marina,
including Oyster Road from 5
p.m. until after the fireworks.
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Essex County
History
Essex County’s histor y in written form dates from Captain John
Smith’s visit during the winter of
1607-08, when he wrote of the
“excellent, pleasant, fer tile, and
navigable” Rappahannock Valley.
In 1645 Bar tholomew Hoskins patented the Tappahannock
site, which became known at
various times as Hobbs His Hole,
Hobb’s Hole, the shor t-lived New
Plymouth, and the Indian name
Tappahannock. The por t 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 nor th 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 cavalr ymen.
Later they prevailed in the Dragon
Swamp, but eventually English warships and troops suppressed the
icans: The Histor y of Essex County,
Virginia 1608–1984,” recounts in
detail the county’s 350-year-old
stor y. 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
Cour thouse Square. 443-4331.
Essex County has one town,
From May through October, “Capt. Thomas” departs from Hoskins Creek in Tappahannock. 443-3336. The
Tappahannock and takes passengers to Ingleside Winery for lunch and a guided sheriff’s office can be reached at
tour.
443-3346.
uprising. Frontier patrols, however,
were maintained against hostile
nor thern Indians into the early
1700’s.
The British Stamp Act of 1765
led directly to the American Revolution, and it was in Tappahannock
that one of the first confrontations
occurred.
Leading merchant Archibald
Ritchie, who suppor ted the Stamp
Act, was labeled as “the greatest
enemy of his countr y.” On Febru-
ar y 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 Par ty.
The Essex Cour thouse contains
the oldest records in Virginia.
James B. Slaughter’s histor y of the
area, “Settlers, Southerners, Amer-
Libraries
Essex
Public
Librar y,
Tappahannock, 443-4945.
For Visitors
The Tappahannock-Essex Chamber of Commerce is at 205 Cross
St.
Don’t Miss
s Fireworks, June 30,
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.
Today, Gloucester is the largest
of the eight counties that make
up the Nor thern Neck and Middle
Peninsula with 34,500 residents.
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 of fice can be reached
at 693-4042.
Libraries
Gloucester Librar y, 6920 Main
St. 693-2998. Gloucester Pt.
The Gloucester Museum of History is featuring a special military exhibit. The Branch Librar y, 1720 George
exhibit, “Gloucester’s Veterans,” will continue through July 9. Call 693-1234 for Washington Memorial Highway in
details.
Hayes. 642-9700.
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.
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.
For Visitors
The Gloucester Visitor Center
is in the Roane Building at 6509
Main St. Open Mon.–Sat., 10
a.m.–4 p.m. and Sun., 1–4 p.m.
693-3215.
Don’t Miss
s July 4th Celebration,
Gloucester Point Beach
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
largest communities of retirees in the
state thanks to its picturesque shoreline and temperate climate.
The world class Steamboat Era Museum on the Commons in Irvington
and the Kilmarnock Museum on North
Main Street in Kilmarnock offer visitors a nostalgic trip 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.
Downtown Kilmarnock offers plenty of shopping.
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 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
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
Antique Mall at 144 School St.
Don’t Miss
s Hands-On History Day, July 19,
Christ Church, Weems
Mathews County
History
Mathews County was an established shipbuilding center for the
Chesapeake Bay when it broke away
from Gloucester in 1791 to become
a separate county.
About that time, 12 sailing ships
over 20 tons each were built in
a single year in Mathews, which
the Chiskiake Indians had called
Werowocomico.
Between 1790 and 1820, approximately a third of the ships built
in Virginia came from Mathews.
The sharp, fast vessels, popularly
known as Baltimore Clippers, were
built throughout the Chesapeake
Bay region. Before the War of 1812,
these fast ships were simply known
as “Virginia built.”
From 1802 to 1844, Mathews
was an official port of entr y for
the registration and enrollment of
ships. During this period, 10,000
vessels called at the “Port of East
River.” The customs house stood at
Williams Whar f (marker 13), which
was a center of maritime activity until the steamers quit running in the
1940s.
Cricket Hill, near Gwynn’s Island,
was the site of one of the last naval
steamers stopped for good in the
spring of 1962.
Today Mathews has a population of 9,200 people. While it is
the smallest county in the 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, 7257172 or co.mathews.va.us. The
sheriff’s office can be reached at
725-7177.
The Gwynn’s Island Festival is Saturday, June 30, from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
engagements of the Revolutionar y
War. In June 1776, Continental forces bombarded the British fleet and
encampment on Gwynn’s Island.
Lord Dunsmore, the last royal governor, was driven from the colony,
ending British rule in Virginia.
When water was the highway,
boats were the standard means of
travel. The arrival of steamships at
Williams Whar f 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 ser vice in the war effort.
The last remaining steamboat
line, the Old Bay Line, stopped its
York River to Baltimore run in 1942.
About 20 years later, the Old Bay
Line dropped passenger ser vice between Baltimore and Nor folk. The
Libraries
Mathews Memorial Librar y, 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.
Don’t Miss
sMathews Independence Day
Celebration, July 7
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and the riverfront town’s 12th
annual Independence Day Celebration on Wednesday, July 4,
promises to be crammed with
even more exceptionally stunning brilliance.
The late Billy Dameron will
be saluted at the event, which
will be held in memory of this
faithful Cople District volunteer
fireman. The event is sponsored
by Cople District VFD, the
Kinsale Foundation and community donors.
The fun begins at 3 p.m. A
dunking booth guarantees a
splash a minute and there will
be plenty of other games for
kids and adults. A bike parade
will circle the block. The Cople
District VFD will sell picnic
fare. Vendors also will conduct
business in the park.
Free firetruck rides will show
the bright side of town to kids of
all ages from 3 to 4 p.m.
Music by Cold Steel Country
will be featured from 6 to 8:30
p.m.
Fireworks will be viewed
from Kinsale Bridge beginning
at 9:15 p.m.
Folks may park on the Plainview side of the bridge and walk
across, or in Kinsale near the
firehouse, behind the Gray Barn,
and beside Kinsale Museum.
The bridge will be closed
from 8:45 to 9:45 p.m. to all
traffic except slipholders and
patrons of Kinsale Harbour.
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Reedville Fishermen’s Museum
will hold its 10th annual 5K run
Saturday, July 7. The race will
begin and end at Festival Halle
at 177 Main Street, starting
at 8 a.m. Registration forms
are available at the museum
on Main Street in Reedville,
reedvillerun.org, or 453-6529.
Registration also will be held
at Festival Halle from 9 a.m. to
3 p.m. Friday, July 6, and from
6:45 to 7:30 a.m. on race day.
The fee is $25 for adults and
$10 for ages 11 and younger.
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■ Bristow’s Store “Home of Good Goods” Men’s
and Women’s Fashions, Children’s Clothing and
Gift Items. Est. 1876. Come in and see us.
804.758.2210
latitude:
37.637° N
longitude:
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)nce a bustling colonial port — Now a
harbortown big with charm and surprises.
Stroll along the streets where friendly
neighbors stop to chat and where kids still
ride their bikes after school.
Enjoy a picnic in Taber Park, relax at
the waterfront at Upton’s Point or visit
picturesque Waterman’s Park.
Discover imaginative shops with trendy
designer labels and where shopkeepers
know everyone by name.
Dine under the palms Caribbean-style. Kick
back for boss barbecue or enjoy gourmet
coffee and sandwiches. Order a heaping
seafood platter or settle down for pizza and
beer. Urbanna’s restaurants satisfy many
tastes — from home style to gourmet.
a town that can capture
your heart — and bring you back again.
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July 6 Independence Day Festivities. Music and food
at the Urbanna Town Marina. 6 p.m. Boat
Parade on Urbanna Creek. 9 p.m. Fireworks
over Urbanna Creek.
July 14 Urbanna Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
at Taber Park. 761.4840
July 21 Music Under the Stars 7 to 9 p.m. at Taber
Park. Musical guest Nat King Kong. Free.
Bring your own chair or blanket, come early
and have a picnic, socialize and enjoy the
music!
■ Marshall’s Drug Old Fashioned Soda Fountain.
Home of the World Famous Milkshakes! Come and
try one.
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■ Inn at Urbanna Creek B & B Historic Home,
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■ Upton’s Point Marina 32-slip Town Operated
Marina. Electric, cable, laundry room and the best
marina bathrooms in the area. Transients Welcome!
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■ All Fired Up Smokehouse & Grill Relax and
enjoy dockside dining overlooking Urbanna Creek.
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■ Urbanna Visitor's Center
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■ Atherston Hall The elegance of English
country living in the heart of historic Urbanna.
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with local farm products, art from area artists,
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Middlesex County
History
Middlesex County was formed
around 1669 from Lancaster County,
which makes it one of the oldest English settlements in the United States.
Many plantation homes still stand
from the Colonial era. The county is
rich in history that spans nearly 350
years.
Bordered by the Rappahannock
and Piankatank rivers and the Chesapeake Bay, much of its history centers
around the water. The town of Urbanna
was formed in 1680 as a center for
shipping tobacco from surrounding
plantations.
Urbanna was the county seat until
1852 when it was moved to Saluda, a
more central location for area citizens.
Throughout the county are homes built
in the 1700’s and wartime stories
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
saw a flash of a cannon firing he would
scream “squat” and the townsfolk
would squat down to the ground.
Today Middlesex County has a
population of 9,600 and is home to
the popular Urbanna Oyster Festival,
which draws thousands to enjoy 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:
The Urbanna Independence Day Boat Parade will be at 6:30 p.m., July 6 at the 758-2613.
town marina on Urbanna Creek and followed by fireworks at dusk.
Urbanna is Rosegill, one of the oldest plantations in America. It was for
many years a center of influence in
the Colony and a power in the political and commercial life of this area. It
was the home of five generations of
Wormeleys, one of the most influential families in the colony. Colonial governors Sir Henry Chicheley and Lord
Howard of Effingham made Rosegill
their home.
During the Civil War, General
George McClellan formulated a plan
of attack to take Richmond by starting
from Urbanna. The plan was named
the Urbanna Plan, but it was never
instituted.
In 1862, several Yankee warships
bombarded the town but legend has
it that the only thing the Yanks killed
was an old hare. One of the cannonballs did hit the old courthouse, which
today is the Middlesex Woman’s Club
building on Virginia St.
During the bombardment the townsfolk congregated on the creek bank
near where the Urbanna Bridge is located today. Legend has it that an old
man by the name of Montague stood
at the top of the hill and whenever he
Libraries
Middlesex Public Library Urbanna
Branch, 758-5717. Deltaville Branch,
776-7362.
For Visitors
Old Tobacco Warehouse in Urbanna.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Serves as a visitors center today. 45 Cross St. 523-4711
Don’t Miss
s Deltaville Deltas Baseball
s Camp Rescue, July 19
Northumberland County
History
Northumberland County is called
the Mother County of the Northern
Neck.
Settled by the English in 1648,
Northumberland was officially established by an act of the Burgesses
in Jamestown in 1648. It was later
divided into three additional counties, Lancaster, Richmond and
Westmoreland Counties.
At its heart is Heathsville, the county
seat. Located between the headwaters
of the Coan and the Great Wicomico rivers, in 1679 it was chosen as the site
of the county courthouse. The building
was completed and county justices
were moved in 1681.
In 1797, citizens established a
20-acre town around the courthouse
square naming it in honor of citizen
leader John Heath who lived just down
the road at Springfield, an historic
plantation mansion still standing and
occupied today.
In 1992, the National Register of
Historic Places designated Heathsville
an Historic District, along with the
original courthouse and tavern, now
a restaurant, gift shop and museum.
The courthouse square also includes
a blacksmith shop, transportation mu-
people of this region.
With more than 556 miles of scenic shoreline, more than 12,300 call
Northumberland County home.
Government
The Northumberland County seat is
on Rt. 360 in Heathsville. 580-7666
or co.northumberland.va.us. The sheriff’s office can be reached at 5805221.
Libraries
Northumberland Public Library is
at 7204 Northumberland Highway in
Heathsville, 580-5051. High speed
wireless internet access available.
The whole town comes out for Reedville’s 4th of July Parade.
seum, old jail and carriage house.
Northumberland was once dependent upon tobacco as its major cash
crop and currency. Later, most of its
residents relied on the water for their
livelihoods. Today, there are many
charter boat captains. And 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
For Visitors
The Northumberland County Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center,129
Northumberland Hwy. (Rt. 360) in
Callao is open Wed., Thurs. and Sat.,
9 a.m.–1 p.m. and Fri., 9 a.m. to 5
p.m. 529-5031.
Don’t Miss
s Fireworks, July 6,
Cockrell’s Creek
s Firecracker 5K, July 7
Festival Halle, Reedville
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
Today Richmond County has a population of 9,300. Serving as the crossroads of U.S. Route 360 and State
Route 3, the county seat of Warsaw
is currently the headquarters for many
regional government agencies as well
as a community college, vocational
center and regional jail.
Government
The Richmond County seat is at 101
Court Circle in Warsaw. 333-3415.
Richmond County has one incorporated town, Warsaw. The sheriff’s office
can be reached at 333-3611.
Libraries
The Richmond County Public Library
is at 52 Campus Dr. in Warsaw. 3333025.
Visitors can sunbathe, swim, picnic and camp at Naylor’s Beach near Warsaw.
dedicated by Sen. Thomas Downing of
the Northern Neck.
Richmond County was home of the
last president elected under the Articles of Confederation. In 1788, Judge
Cyrus 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
For Visitors
the first President of the U. S.
The Richmond County Museum and
William A. Jones gained recognition Visitors Center is open Wed. - Sun.
for Richmond County in 1916 when, in and is at 5874 Richmond Rd. in Warsupporting self-government for all peo- saw. 333-3607
ple, he authorized a bill that guaranteed independence for the Philippines.
In 1926, the people of the Philippines
erected a memorial at Jones’ graves- Don’t Miss
ite in the St. John’s Episcopal Church- s Farmers’ Market, July 14
yard in Warsaw.
Westmoreland County
History
Established in 1653 by the colonial government in Jamestown,
Westmoreland County was named
for a British shire. The county’s most
significant contributions to history include its fostering of more statesmen
than any other county in the country,
and for the Leedstown Resolutions.
Considered the forerunner of the
Declaration of Independence, the
Leedstown Resolutions were signed
in February, 1766. Prepared by Richard Henry 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 Henry Lee and Francis Lightfoot Lee, signers of the Declaration of Independence.
General Henry “Light-Horse Harry”
Lee was a Revolutionary War hero
and served as one of General George
Washington’s most trusted officers.
He is the father of Robert E. Lee.
General Robert E. Lee was born in
1807 at Stratford Hall. Lee was a colonel in the U. S. Army when the Civil
War broke out. Offered the command
of the Union Army, Lee declined because he “could take no part in an
493-0130.
westmoreland-county.
org. Westmoreland has two towns,
Colonial Beach and Montross. The
sheriff’s office can be reached 4938066.
Libraries
Abraham and William I. Cooper Memorial Branch is at 18 Washington
Ave. in Colonial Beach. 224-0921.
Montross Branch is at 56 Polk St. in
Montross. 493-8194. Blake T. Newton Memorial Branch is at 22 Coles
Point Road in Hague. 472-3820.
For Visitors
The Westmoreland County Visitors
Center is in the county museum and
library at 43 Court Square, Montross.
493-8440.
Virginia’s Potomac Gateway WelVisitors tour the grounds and the main house at Stratford Hall.
come Center is on Rt. 301 at the
only off-track betting casino in the Potomac River Bridge. (540) 663invasion” of his homeland.
Most notable among the states- area. Fishing and agriculture are still 3205.
men of Westmoreland, George Wash- the area’s mainstays, with wineries,
ington was born at Popes Creek in produce farms and seafood packers
Don’t Miss
among some of the most prominent
1732.
s Revolutionary War Encampment,
James Monroe, the nation’s fifth businesses in the county.
George Washington Birthplace
president, was born in 1758 on a
National Monument, July 14
farm near Monroe Bay.
Government
s Civil War Exhibit, July 3-5,
Today, Westmoreland has a popuThe Westmoreland County offices
lation of 16,700 and is home to the are at 111 Polk St. in Montross.
‘Windhover’ Mathews County
‘ Sanctuary ’ on the Piankatank River
‘ Windmill Point ’ White Stone
1665’ Waterfront on East River 9 Acres
Deep Anchorage * Pool * Historic Georgian
Wonderfully Restored, 4824 sq.ft.
$1,795,000. Diana Burton 804.725.8220 or
Neena Rodgers 804.436.2326
Beach * 8-9’MLW @ Pier w/ Multiple Slips
Gunite Pool * Highly sought after area * 3 FP’s
Custom Home plus Guest House
Almost 3 Acres * Sweeping Views!
$1,295,000. Neena Rodgers 804.436.2326
750’ Waterfront * 5.75 Acres * Coastal
Charm! All Open * Huge Screen Porch * 1st
Fl. Master 3 Bdrms total, 3 Bths * Hardwood
Fls. * FP Large Kitchen * Private Setting
$595,000. David E. Dew 804.436.3106
‘ High Bank ’ White Stone
The Residences at Oyster Harbor
‘ River Farmhouse ’ White Stone
Endless Views on Rappahannock River
Open Fl Plan * Living Room w/FP
3 Bdrms, 2.5 Bths * Porch
Community Pool, Dock, Beach
$569,000. David E. Dew 804.436.3106
‘ Oyster Harbor ’ a Condominium
Urbanna Creek/Rappahannock River
10’ MLW Slip Conveys, Starts in $290’s
David Dew 804.436.3106
www.OysterHarborUrbanna.com
Antipoison Creek 3-4‘MLW @ Dock,
Beach Charming 1876 Home w/ New
Additions of Master Suite & Great Room
Mins to Bay! 3 BDRMS, Bonus Room
$499,945 David Dew 804.436.3106
‘ Antipoison Creek Home ’ White Stone
‘ Wilton Creek ’ Waterfront Homesite
‘ Irvington Tent ’ White Fences
Salt Water Pool * 2-3‘MLW @ Dock
Hot Tub * Outdoor Shower, Huge Screen Porch *
Open Fl. Plan SS & Granite Kitchen * Living Rm
w/ FP 3 Bdrms, 2.5 Bths (owner/agent) $590,000
David E. Dew 804.436.3106
Views to Piankatank River * 7-8‘MLW
Dock installed * Private 3.38 Acres
4 Bdrms Septic Letter * Southern Views
Building Site Cleared * $297,300
Nelson Horsley 804.435.0773
Private Setting on Pond Southern Exposure
Charming! FP in Great Room * Sunroom
Custom Features * Stone Patio * 3 Bdrms,
3 Bths * Community Pool $325,000
Nelson Horsley 804.435.0773
REPRESENTING VIRGINIA’S CHESAPEAKE BAY COUNTRY SINCE 1957
Tabbs Creek - Chesapeake Bay
Extraordinary custom home with views out Tabbs
Creek to the Bay. Pool, Pier, Boatlift. $1,695,000.
Dividing Creek - Chesapeake Bay
Private well-landscaped contemporary home with
deep, protected water. Guest cottage. $1,250,000.
Corrotoman by the Bay Waterside Retreat
A-frame cottage with tree-top views of the Corrotoman River. Deep water pier. $349,500.
349 Chesapeake Drive
White Stone, Virginia
804.435.3131
Brightwaters on Windmill Point Creek
Beach House on the Chesapeake Bay
Waterfront contemporary with abundant decks,
crows nest, pool, and private pier. $850,000.
An exceptional setting on the Chesapeake Bay
with a private sand beach. $450,000.
Laurel Point - Corrotoman River
This lovely 1.5 acre building site offers deep
water and picturesque views. $350,000.
Carters Creek Contemporary
Lovely waterfront home with deep water harbor.
Beautiful wide water views. $725,000.
www.CarterRealEstate.com
Fleets Bay Road - White Stone
This nostalgic cottage retreat is sited on 4-1/2
private acres of natural countryside. $149,000.
Taylors Creek - Corrotoman River
Custom crafted home designed to complement
the splendid site. Panoramic views. $795,000.
4478 Irvington Road
Irvington, Virginia
804.438.6575

07.2012 Rivah - Southside Sentinel

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