The Rivah Visitor’s Guide • June 2005 66 How do you know when you’re ‘there’? When then becomes now by Tom Chillemi Why does Friday seem to take so long to arrive, but the weekend goes by so quickly? And, have you ever noticed that it seems to take longer to get some place that you really want to be, like the Rivah; while the trip home seems to go much quicker? These are some of the conflicts of “here” and “there”—problems caused by anticipating goals, be they good or bad. “There” is the goal, where you want to be. “Here” is where you are. The “here and there conflict” is also evident in time goals— “now and then.” For instance Being “here” is not where most want to be. They’d rather be “there.” Fridays, or your vacation time at the Rivah, come too slow and your time “there” is over too fast. Getting ‘there’ Is there a way to combat this “here and there” conflict. was not my goal Hold onto that Rivah attitude! “There” always seems to be further away than it is, espe- anyhow. Being As you approach an unwanted goal or des- stop or turn, without notice. Tailgating puts cially when you really antic- tination, like Monday morning, time will you in a defensive mode; you must be pre- ipate getting there. (Are we ‘here’ on the seem to go faster. pared to stop—a four-letter word to racers. almost there yet?) But, if you really want to be some place, Slow down, don’t think about getting Even if “there” is good, after water was my time will seem to go slow and your trip “there.” Find something “here” to enjoy. you’ve been “there” for a while goal. And I was will seem longer. This all comes from being Look out the side window at the things it begins to feel like “here,” “here,” but wanting to be “there” (see related you’ve whizzed past for years. You never then it’s time to go “there,” already ‘there.’ story). know what you might see. A truly happy again. Anticipating goals can lead a tense internal person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a The cycle doesn’t end unless state. A balance must be struck. Here are a detour. you make it stop. And some few tips for relaxing at the Rivah. Once, faced with a long line of cars behind people are only happy a short est when floating on a boat. First, a few deep breaths of Rivah air can a school bus, I pulled into the tiny Cobbs time “here,” then they want Maybe that’s why we like rock- chase away your cares. Any air will do, but Creek Market in Mathews and found out they to be “there”—until they are ing chairs, swings, tri-cycles, Rivah air is best. And, the best part, the air is make homemade pies from scratch (make there—then it’s time to again boats, planes and go-go-going. free. mine coconut cream). You know what else, go somewhere . . . any where. Finding contentment This may sound crazy at fi rst, but in a that traffi c cleared. Let me out of here! It’s almost impossible to just stressful situation breathing becomes shal- The difference between hurrying and taking It springs from the hope that sit on a front porch and enjoy low. Some people even unconsciously hold your time is probably about three to fi ve min- things will be better “there.” the view, if something is both- their breath. (This goes back to when we utes, which is not worth getting your bowels And they will be, for a while. ering you. You can’t enjoy were hiding from tigers and didn’t want them in an uproar or stomach in a knot. Then it’s time to go. being “here” if your mind is to hear us.) Did you ever pass someone on the road, Even dogs want to go “there,” “there.” Remember to exhale the old air out. then stop to get gas and see them go cruising make the daily rounds and It’s easier to stay on the porch A cell phone can also ruin your day of lei- by? Who won that race, the tortoise or the socialize. In nature, movement if you want less. Chasing more sure at the Rivah. Try “forgetting” to charge hare? is necessary to find food and to of everything wears you down. the phone’s battery. Relax your goals before the trip. Don’t stay alive. And from the way “The more you have invested Here at the Rivah some people move, and make commitments; they put you in a time humans have created excuses in something, the more it owns drive, like it was 50 years ago. This slowing bind. Pad your ETA by 30 minutes, or even to move around, it seems essen- you, and your time,” said Jamie down is good for the nerves. an hour, to allow for delays that are either tial to our lives. Barnhardt who, incidentally, When you get behind an old truck, whose intentional or due to circumstances. Being How many forms of enter- owns a British sports car resto- driver has his hat cocked to one side, a dog early is never as much a problem as being tainment have evolved from ration business. on the seat, and going 15 mph below the late. that movement? Just about all It’s a good thing to have limit, drop back. Tailgating will do no good When leaving the Rivah, remember to shift of them. something to look forward to, on a two-lane road. These drivers are prone to gears—you are re-entering the fast lane. Here’s a clue about human so long as the future doesn’t nature. Our 5-month-old grand- invade the present. daughter Gabriella doesn’t like Remember, if you anticipate stop-and-go traffic and she the future too much you ruin “People ought to stay where Commitments place else. They’re not “here” cries in traffic jams. She likes the chance to enjoy and savor they are,” I said to the old Have you ever known people in their mind; they’re already the harmonic vibrations of a the moment—the here and now. waterman. who, the whole time you’re “there,” working towards a car moving at least 40 miles You will get so excited you “That’s what they said about trying to talk to them, look over goal, even wanting that goal to per hour. I’m told that while in can’t sit still. And, then it’s you when you came here,” he your shoulder or at their watch? be over. They stack up goals so the womb, she was the calm- goodbye to the front porch. replied. They have commitments some- (more on the next page) 67 The Rivah Visitor’s Guide • June 2005 Patriotic Art Show deadline is June 21 In an effort to honor our country, military and everyday heroes, the Bay School Cultural Arts Center invites all artists to exhibit in its fi rst annual Patri- otic Art Show. All mediums including, but not limited to, poetry, prose, sculpture, painting, works on paper, carvings, fi ber, jewelry, etc., will be welcome. They may not exceed 30 x 40 inches and artwork must be ready to hang. The subject matter must evoke feelings of patriotism and love of the USA. Artists will be allowed to dis- play up to three pieces. Dead- Getting “there” is half the fun. line for applications is June 21. Show dates are July 2-16. Pre- Getting there . . . . (from the previous page) view and reception will be July 1 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Bay School. that no matter how hard they Making goals After weeks of the urban life, There is no fee to exhibit. try, they can only think about Between being here and there some of these people still in Please join us and show your the future, not the present. we create imaginary goals, such hyper drive end up “here” at A truly happy patriotic spirit. All the while, you dream of as getting through a traffic light the Rivah. But in their minds, For an application, contact the tomorrow, but when you get while it’s green. (Ding-dong! they are still “there.” person is one Bay School Cultural Arts Center “there,’ then it’s “here.” You win bonus time.) Things move slower at the at 804-725-1278 or visit our The conflict begins the How about this for a here and Rivah. The sooner you get used who can enjoy website at . Email us at “here,” where you are. You mph in “rough” hour traffic as “Time and tide wait for no the scenery . have created a goal, a place you approach a stoplight. In man,” an old-timer said. And, The Bay School, located on that makes you feel better, and anticipation, you get ready to if you think you can cheat time, on a detour. Main Street, Mathews, is a non- you start thinking of how to either slam on the brakes, or you are only fooling yourself. profi t arts educational facility and organization that promotes attain it. mash the gas and “run it”— a Cheating or making time school clock. The real goal should be to true fight or flight scenario. If you think you can escape all aspects of both visual and see how long you Hold on to the feeling performing arts through classes, time by running, We’re a goal-oriented soci- can enjoy being you’re wrong. You’re workshops, demonstrations, lec- “here,” and savor it ety, that’s not going to change. tures, performances, exhibits and really running from Being “there,” whatever it may as long as you can. yourself. You have to special events for all segments You will eventually The difference between be, is the goal. of the population. exist somewhere. So, how do you know when leave here to go If you’re in a hurry “there,” and trying hurrying and taking your you’re “there”? When do you to get “there,” you stop searching for something to get from here to may be missing ‘Rockin’ in the there causes stress. time is probably about that you think you need? No what’s “here.” one can answer that but you. Country’ set for Whoa! three to fi ve minutes, To get “there” You may notice times when Sometimes to faster, some people you think, “Yea, this is it. I’m relax you must fight which is not worth getting risk their very lives. ‘there.’ ” June 11 at Bena your psyche’s com- They speed, run stop Hold onto that feeling as long pulsion to continue your bowels in an uproar lights, roll through as you can because it may not The second annual “Rockin’ moving. stop signs, pull in last long and it might not come in the Country” will be held Some people who or stomach in a knot. front of traffic, cut off again until your next visit to from 4 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, come to the Rivah vehicles—all in the the Rivah. June 11, at the Abingdon Ruri- want to relax but name of a few extra Take a mind photo and tan Club Festival Grounds on just can’t stop minutes. Guinea Road in Bena in Glouces- What you may not realize is remember that Rivah feel- moving. The secret is to enjoy Ever hear someone say, “I’m ing—so at least in your mind ter County. the “here and now” and forget your nervous system is gearing making good time,” as if they Tickets are $20 and can be up to give you extra strength— you can be “here” when you’re the “there and then,” at least can create time, which is finite? “there.” purchased at Middle Peninsula while you’re at the Rivah. energy that you can’t readily But that doesn’t stop people Insurance Agency, Twice Told The idea came to me when dissipate. Your muscles tense from trying—driving 20 mph Tales bookstores, and the I was driving my motorboat. as you get ready to react to over the speed limit trying to Gloucester Boys and Girls Being used to seeing the world the dreaded yellow light—a red gain a few minutes. Deltaville Farmers Club. go by at highway speeds, I light with an extra penalty time Creating time with your mind The featured band will be watched as I crawled past the tacked on. is a good feeling, while “being Market is May 28 “Slapwater.” shore at maybe 22 knots. I Once the light turns red or late” is a bad feeling. Once again, the Deltaville There will be a silent auction, thought of going faster, but I you make it through the inter- Your perception of time is Farmers’ Market will be held on door prizes and a variety of could only go a little faster, section, the stress is over and the only way to make more the fourth Saturday of each month food. and then I realized I really you can relax—until the next minutes (moments), which are from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through From 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. there didn’t have any place to be. goal. finite. November 26 on the front lawn will be a “lock-in” at the Boys Getting “there” was not my I heard that Type A per- How you perceive time is of Yates House Fine Art and Craft Club for all children of parents goal anyhow. Being “here” on sonalities (competitive types) entirely in your mind. It can Gallery. The Bus Stop, a mobile attending the event. The cost is the water was my goal. And I actually enjoy traffic and “the “fly by when you’re having catering unit will be on hand to $7 per child and is for ages 6 to was already “there.” race.” fun,” or it can drag by like the serve good food and drink. 16. The Rivah Visitor’s Guide • June 2005 68 Country music, R&B to highlight RivahFest in Tappahannock Classic country music and The main stage on the corner . spotlight on Stage Two, located to 11:45 a.m., then The Survivors rockin’ rhythm and blues will of Prince Street and Water Lane From 3:30 until 7:30 p.m., the in front of St. Margaret’s Hall make their RivahFest debut with have RivahFest visitors dancing will feature “The Honky-Tonk main stage will be rocking and on Water Lane. This marks the gospel music from noon to 1:45 in the streets of Tappahannock on Experience” from noon until 3 grooving to the sounds of the leg- third year that the Praise Band p.m. The second annual RivahFest June 18. p.m. The fi ve-member, Rich- endary Steve Bassett. has performed at RivahFest. The Idol competition, featuring area “People tell us that great music mond-based group plays the Local performers will be in the popular group performs from 10 young people, begins at 2 p.m. makes RivahFest even more fun,” music of such country greats said entertainment chair George as Merle Haggard, Ray Price, Longest. “You’ll have a hard Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings time sitting still with the bands and Alan Jackson. Preview MP3 we have this year.” fi les are available at

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Essex taville. 776-6463. Gas and diesel, Milford Haven sewage pumpout, ship’s store, Rappahannock River • Gwynn’s Island Boatel, Route boatel, hull and engine repair, • Garrett’s Marina, 339 Catch 669, Hudgins, next to the Milford modern restrooms, boat ramp, Penny Lane at Bowler’s Wharf, at Haven Coast Guard Station. Gas swimming pool, laundrom at, con- Buoy 19 on Rappahannock River. and oil, depth at fueling dock, venience market, travel lift, forklift, 443-2573. Gas, ship’s store, engine 4 feet. Minor repairs and bottom Delta boat sales and brokerage. repair service, boat sales, launch- paint ing. Small ship’s store, ice, • Regatta Point Yacht Club Nep- ing ramp, restrooms, showers and bait and fi shing supplies. Dry stor- tune Lane, Deltaville. 776-8400, boat storage. age only. Sewage pumpout, show- open and covered slips to 70’, club • Harborside Storage at Garrett’s ers and restrooms. 725-9343. house,. ,meeting/conference room, Marina. 443-0190. Fully enclosed • Pulley’s Marine, Rt. 633, Grim- pool, wireless internet access, con- dry stack storage, covered boatel stead, Gwynn’s Island. 725-3814. crete fl oating docks. and covered wet slips. On Milford Haven (near marker #6) • Stingray Harbor Marina, end of • June Parker Marina, 531 Church north of the U. S. Coast Guard Sta- Route 33 near Stingray Point, Del- Lane, off Rt. 17, Tappahannock. tion. Repairs and service. Sales taville. 776-7272. Sail and power 443-2131. High/dry storage, ship’s of three boat engine brands. 6’ boat slips. store, boat ramp, and slips. The water depth. Ships store, fi shing • Walden’s Marina, Deltaville. marina is also the home of Rivah licenses, offi cial weigh station for 776-9440. 60 covered and open Marine. the Virginia Saltwater Fishing Tour- boat slips, ship’s store, gas and The Great Wicomico River Marina is in Northumberland nament, ramp nearby, no sewage diesel fuel, restrooms, pumpout Gloucester County. pumpout. facility, full-service boatyard, hull Glenns • Narrow’s Marina, Route 223, and en gine repair, bait, transient • Friday’s Marine, Routes 17 and Grimstead. Gas, diesel, oil, ice, space, railway, travel lift. 33, Glenns. 758-4131. Suzuki out- 642-4766. At mouth of Sarah’s Meyer Creek depth at fueling dock, 10 feet; Fishing Bay board engines sales and repair. Creek after green marker #9. Gas, • Yankee Point Marina, at the 27-ton lift and repairs. Motel, pool, • Deagle’s Boatyard Inc., 548 Most outboards serviced, marine diesel, 10 foot depth at fuel dock, end of Route 610 in Ottoman near showers and toilets. 725-2151. Deagles Rd, Deltaville. 776-9741. store. sewage pumpout, ship’s store, ice, the Merry Point Ferry. Gas/diesel, North River Ship’s store, hull and en gine Perrin River hull and engine repair, full service free sewage pumpout, ship’s store, • Mobjack Bay Marina, Route repair, restrooms, travel lift, rail- • B. R. Marine Service and Rail- yard or do-it-yourself. 35 and 60 repairs, slips, boat sales, rest- 617, North. On Green Mansion Cove way, dinghy sales, shedding tank way, 9417 Boatyard Lane, Bena. ton lifts, car rental nearby, show- rooms, launching ramp. 462-7018. on eastern side of North River near sales. 642-2282. On the Perrin River; ers, restrooms, pool and picnic yankeepointmarina.com. marker 2. Gas, diesel and oil, depth • Fishing Bay Harbor Marina, 519 ship’s store, hull and engine repair, area, transient slips. Home of Riv- at fuel dock, 4 feet at low tide. Pri- Deagles Rd., Deltaville. 776-6800. full service yard, railway. Rest- er’s Inn Restaura nt and Crab Deck. Mathews marily a sailboat marina. Repairs Gas and diesel, sewage pumpout, rooms. No transient slips. Severn River Cobbs Creek to hulls, electrical systems, minor ship’s store, modern restrooms, • Crown Pointe Marina, 9737 • Severn River Marina on Wil- • Ginney Point Marina, end of en gine repairs and bottom paint- swimming pool, laundromat, bicy- Cook’s Landing Lane, Hayes, let’s Creek near marker #4, 3398 Rt. 628, Cobbs Creek. 725-7407. At ing. 20-ton travel lift. Dockage, cles. 642-6177. On Perrin River off of Stonewall Road, Hayes. 642-6969. Piankatank River and Cobbs Creek; boat ramp, dry storage, sewage • Porpoise Cove Marina, from the York River at end of Route A new marina off Mobjack Bay. Full depth at fuel dock, 5.5 feet; gas, pumpout, showers and restrooms, Route 1102 turn right on Porpoise 1102. Gas, diesel, ice, pumpout, service repairs with 75-ton travel, diesel and oil; ramp, ice, toilets ice, ship’s store. 725-7245. Cove Lane, Deltaville. 776-6629 or ship’s store, 20-ton travel lift, wet and dry storage, ship’s store, and show ers, electric boat for char- Middlesex 1-800-936-2683. Located on cove restrooms, showers, ramp. Fishing transient facilities and other ame- ter. Nearby: groceries, bait, meals off Piankatank River, 52 slips cov- charters, two pools, 235 slips plus nities. and lodging. Engine, hull, elec- Broad Creek ered and open, transients welcome, transient slips. Lancaster trical and sail repairs; slip rental, • Chesapeake Cove Marina, Rt. water and electrical hookups, bath Piankatank River wet, dry, open and covered boat 1110, Deltaville. 776-6855. Gas house, transportation available, • Freeport Marina, off Route Carter’s Creek storage; limited marine supplies, and diesel fuel, sewage pumpout, beach. 198 at Route 673. 693-4217. Gas, • Irvington Marina, at the end one rental apartment. ship’s store, hull and engine repair, Jackson Creek paddleboat and rowboat rentals, of Carter’s Creek Road in Irvington. Davis Creek restrooms, Reel Joy & Finatic • Deltaville Boat Yard, Route bait, tackle and handicrafts. Store Gas/diesel, some repairs, masts and • Davis Creek Marina, one mile fi shing charters, travel lift. Prop 683, Deltaville, 776-8900. Hull and is a historic landm ark. Open 9 a.m. rigging, slips, restrooms, sewage from New Point Comfort Light- service and Chesapeake Electric engine repair, dry storage, fi ber- to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and 10 pumpout, haul-out. 438-5113. house, off of Route 689 in Bavon. (generator and alter nator repair). glass repair, carpentry work, travel a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays starting • Marina at The Tides Inn, Gas, diesel, 10 ft. depth at fuel • Coastal Marine Inc. Route 33, lift, full service yard. Memorial Day. 480 King Carter Drive, Irvington. dock, ice, beer, bait, ship’s store Deltaville, 776-6585. Full service • Deltaville Marina, Route 683, Rowes Creek Gas/diesel, sewage pumpout, mini with snack foods, boat ramp, dry boatyard for power & sail, 50-ton Deltaville, 776-9812. Gas and • Holiday Marina, Severn Wharf ship’s store, showers, laundry, storage and wet slips for com- travel-lift, compete engine and diesel, sewage pumpout, ship’s Road, on Rowes Creek off the Sev- dining, lodging, slips, re strooms, mercial and pleasure boats, rest- me chanical shop, specializes in store, restrooms, swimming pool, ern River. 642-2528. Gas, diesel, access to golf, ten nis and rooms and showers. No repairs. repair of Mercury outboards. Laundromat. ice, showers, restrooms, transient swimming pools. 438-6400. 725-2452. • Deltaville Yachting Center, LaGrange Creek slips, marine parts, full service tidesinn.com Chesapeake Bay Rt. 33, Deltaville. 776-9898. Gas, • Remlik Marina Resort and ma rina, hull and engine repair, • Rappahannock Yachts/Sanders • Horn Harbor Marina, on Route ship’s store, clubhouse, pool, hull Mike’s Marine Services, 485 Burch 60-ton lift, ramp, sewage pump- Yacht Yard, at 70 Rappahan n ock 710, Port Haywood. 725-3223. and engine repair, rigging service, Rd, near Urbanna. 758-5450, (Fax) out Road in Irving ton. Ship’s store, Located north of New Point Com- forklift, travel lift, boatel, yard 758-3015. Full-service boatya rd, Sarah’s Creek slips, repairs, restrooms. fort on Horn Harbor, gas, diesel, storage, yacht service. Chesapeake hull and engine repairs, ship’s • Gloucester Point Marina, 438-5353. ice, six-foot depth. Pool, showers, Yacht Sales, dealer for Catalina store, pumpout, 30 ton travel lift, Gloucester Point. 642-2334 (24 Greenvale Creek restrooms, pumpout; 15-ton travel sailboats and Albin and Carolina swimming pool, restrooms, onshore hours). On Route 1228, Marina • Greenvale Creek Marina, on lift, 80-ton railway. Hull repairs for Classic power boats. win ter storage, gas, 99 covered Way, at Sarah’s Creek off the Fairweather Lane near the end of fi berglass and wood. Covered and • J&M Marina, Route 1112, slips. York River. Store, food, bait, ice, Rt. 624. Sewage pumpout, ship’s open slips. Deltaville. 776-9860. Launching Locklies Creek restrooms, showers, wet and dry store, repairs, slips, restrooms, East River ramps, travel lift, railway, boat • Locklies Marina, Route 621, storage, lift. Power wash and paint, launching ramp. 462-0646. • Zimmerman Marine, Rt. 650, repair, open and covered slips, new Topping. 758-2871 or 1-888- minor repairs. greenvalecreekmarina.com Car dinal. 725-3440.On the west and used boat sales, restrooms. 860-1014. Gas and diesel fuel, • Jordan Marine Service, Jordan Indian Creek side of the East River, about two • Norton’s Yacht Sales Inc., Del- ship’s store, dry storage, 18 char- Road, Gloucester Point, on Sarah’s • Chesapeake Boat Basin, 1686 miles from the Mobjack Bay at taville. 776-9211. Boat slips, gas ter boats moor at the facility, Creek off the York River, 642-4360. Waverly Avenue, Kilm arnock. Gas/ navigation marker 13: depth at and diesel fuel, sewage pumpouts, restrooms, two launching ramps, Sewage pumpout, 12-ton and diesel, complete ship’s store, dock 6.5 feet at high tide; engine, restrooms, 35-ton travel lift, new boat rentals, picnic tables. 60-ton travel lifts, paint and hull inboard/outboard engine repairs, hull, electrical and radio repairs; and used boat sales, dealer for • Regent Point Marina Inc., Top- repairs, wet and dry storage, show- Suzuki dealer, Triton boats dealer, can haul power boats up to 55’ Hunter sailboats and Jeanneau ping. 758-4457. Sewage pumpout, ers and restrooms. brokerage sales, slips, restrooms, and sailboats up to 60’ and 35 yachts, ASA sailing school and sail- clean restrooms and showers, boat • York River Yacht Haven, launch ing ramp, ice. 435-3110. tons. No dockage or marina ser- ing char ters, full service. Gloucester Point. 642-2156, Fax, chesapeakeboatbasin.com vices. • Norview Marina, Route 33, Del- (more on the next page) The Rivah Visitor’s Guide • June 2005 70 more Marinas in the Bay Region

(from the previous page) laundry room, restrooms/showers, boat and engines, travel lift. Route 3, West of Montross, A public water slips in protected harbor, boat with trailer storage, 200 cov- 394-9500. whelansmarina.com. boat ramp is located at the park. transients welcome. Ship’s store, ramp for lease holders, sailboats ered and open slips, transients Gas, ice, bait and fi shing supplies fuel, electric, laundry and modern only, playground for children, cov- wel come. 529-6868. Westmoreland are available for sale. Paddle- bath houses, slip rentals, boat ered picnic area, storage lockers, Great Wicomico River boats and rowboats can be rented ramp, sewage pumpout, pool, boatyard service including hauling • Great Wicomico Marine off Lower Machodoc Creek Memorial Day through Labor Day. laundry, picnic area, restaurant, and ground storage available. Route 200 at Burgess, gas, launch- • Branson’s Cove Marina, 284 Kayaking classes and tours are campground, lodging. Full ser- Urbanna Creek ing ramp, re strooms, showers. Bransons Cove Road, Coles Point, also held periodically. 493-8821 vice marina and boat yard. Home • Dozier’s Port Urbanna Yacht- 453-3351. Boat ramp, slip rentals, fuel, store, Yeocomico River of The Mooring Restaurant. ing Center, 1 Waterfront Street, Towles Creek snack bar and sewage pump-out. • Kinsale Harbour Yacht Club portkinsale.com or 472-2044. Ur banna. 758-0000. Hull and • Ingram Bay Marina at the end 472-3866 and Restaurant, Highway 203 in • White Point Marina, 175 en gine repair, restroom, outside of Route 609 near Wicomico Church. Mattox Creek Kinsale. Deep water slips, show- Marina Drive in Kinsale. Slip boat storage facilities, covered Gas/diesel, sewage pumpout, ship’s • Harbor View Marina, Route 664 ers, swimming pool, tennis court, rentals, fuel, sewage pumpout, slips to 70’, club house, 40 ton store, tackle/bait shop, fi shing and in Oak Grove, Slip rentals, show- and restaurant. Transients wel- showers, haul-out/railway facil- lift. cruise charters, private or party ers, pool, snack bar, boat sales come. 472-2514 ities, full service repairs. • Urbanna Bridge Marina, at boat charters, boat/canoe rentals, and repairs, fuel, sewage pump- • Port Kinsale Marina & Resort, whitepointmarina.com or foot of Watling Street adjacent to restrooms/showers, launching out. 224-9265 Route 608 in Kinsale, 96 deep 472-2977. Urbanna Creek Bridge. 758-8503. ramp. 580-7292. Monroe Bay 44 slips, transient dock, bath Yeocomico River • Nightingale’s Motel & Marina, and shower facilities, pumpout • Krentz Marine Railway on Route 101 Monroe Bay Ave.. Transient station, recreational area, restau- 622, Harryhogan Road. Sewage slips, restrooms, restaurant next rant access, apart ment complex pumpout, ship’s store (hardware door, motel accommodations. for yearly rental, mobile mechan- and ma rine supplies only), hull 224-7956 2UARK-ARINAS )NC ics, convenient to gas and diesel and engine re pair, restrooms, slip • Stanford’s Marina & Railway, pumps. rentals. 529-6851. 829 Robin Grove Lane, Working • Urbanna Yachting Center, foot • The Fishing Center at the boatyard, slip rentals, haul and &ISHING"AY*ACKSON#REEK of Watling Street, Urbanna. end of Route 622 at Harryhogan lift, wooden boat repairs, marine &ISHING"AY2OAD $ELTAVILLE 6A  758-2342. Full-service yard, sail Point. Sewage pumpout, fi shing store. 224-7644 loft, gas and diesel fuel, ship’s charters, restrooms/showers, deep Potomac River store, transient space, pumpout water slips, adjacent to major • Colonial Beach Yacht Center,   OR   facilities, 25 ton travel lift. repair yard. 529-7370. 1787 Castlewood Drive. Slip rentals, fuel, ship’s store, boat lift, bath- Northumberland Richmond house, pub, restaurant. 224-7230 3AILINGATITSBEST
Coan River • Coles Point Plantation, Rt. • Coan River Marina, 3170 Morattico Creek 728 in Coles Point, Slip rentals, Lake Road near Lottsburg. Deep • Whelan’s Marina at the end boat ramp, fuel, store, boat yard, wa ter slips with easy access to of Route 647 in Farnham on the sewage pumpout, campground, Bay and river. Gas/diesel, sewage Rappahannock River and Morattico pool, restaurant, fi shing pier, pumpout, ship’s store, laundry, Creek. Gas, ship’s store and snacks, biking/hiking trails, cabin rentals. restrooms, full repairs, 25 ton trav- boat repairs, launching ramp, ABC colespoint.com or 472-3955 elift. 529-6767. off, restrooms/showers, sales of • Westmoreland State Park, Bay Trails • Lewisetta Marina at the end of Route 624. Gas/diesel, sewage pumpout, ship’s store, ABC off, ice, hull and engine repair, boat rentals, fi shing and cruise char- Raft-up, pig roast to open Outfitters ters, restrooms, launching ramp. 529-7299. Cockrell’s Creek sailing association season • Buzzards Point Marina at the Waterfront Kayak Farm end of Route 656 near Lilian. Gas/ diesel, ship’s store (limited), hull The Northern Neck Sailing the pig roast will be held. Guided Kayak Tours, Rentals, Sales & Instruction and engine repairs, boat launching Association (NNSA) is kicking The highlight of Sunday’s (by forklift). 453-3545. off its 2005 sailing season with activities will be the “turning Winter Harbor in Mathews County Fairport Marina at the end of a raft-up and pig roast during of the pig” at approximately 4 Polly Cove Road near Reedville, the Memorial Day weekend. p.m. followed by the traditional Gas/diesel, ship’s store and res- The raft-up will start at “pig picking” and dinner. 200 boats in stock and growing ! taurant, restrooms. 453-5002. approximately 4 p.m. May 28 The NNSA is fortunate to Little Wicomico River in Kane’s Cove on The Glebe, have Chef Bob Drew assisted Free try-before-you-buy program • Chesapeake Bay/Smith Island a tributary of the Coan River. by his wife, Connie, to prepare • Eddyline • Old Town KOA near Lillian. 20 covered slips, After “social hour,” the raft will and serve the barbecue. store, hot showers, swimming pool, break so participants can anchor The event is for members and mini-golf, pavilion, 11 air-condi- overnight and prepare for the guests. For reservations, call • Wilderness Systems • Dagger tioned cabins for rent, breakfast shoreside festivities May 29. Lou Thomas at 529-7965 by served Sundays. Overnight and Sunday will be a day of leisure May 20. To join the NNSA, • Perception • Swift paddles annual slip rentals. 453-3430 on board, or ashore at the home call Thomas, or Audrey Speer • Cockrell’s Marine Railway near of Bob and Sloane Kane, where at 529-9511. • Bell Canoe Works • Wind Rider Trimarans Heathsville. Hull and engine repair, sewage pumpout, launching ramp. 2221 Bethel Beach Rd., (Rt. 609) Mathews County 453-3560 Urbanna plans July 4 boat parade • Smith Point Marina off Route From the Hardees in Mathews, follow Rt. 14 east 3.75 miles. 654 near Sunnybank. Gas/diesel, The Town of Urbanna will have For more information on the Left on Rt. 608. Left on Rt. 609. One mile on right. sewage pumpout, ship’s store, a boat parade on Urbanna Creek boat parade, contact Phil or party charters, launching ramp, and other Independence Day activ- Louise Friday at 758-4131 or 804-725-0626 Toll free: 888-725-7225 restrooms. 453-4077. ities on Monday, July 4. 758-4762. Tuesday - Friday Noon-5 pm • Saturday 10-5 Lodge Creek • Olverson’s Lodge Creek Marina Appointments accepted Inc at the end of Route 623 (Mel- The deadline for the July issue of Shawn and Jan Towne, proprietors rose Road) near Lewisetta. Gas/ diesel, sewage pumpout, launching The Rivah Visitor’s Guide is June 22! www.baytrails.com email: [email protected] ramp, sand beach, heated pool, 71 The Rivah Visitor’s Guide • June 2005 The Heritage Trail: Historic sites in the Bay Region

Virginia’s Bay Region is dotted School campus, Water Lane; one fi nest of American houses of the with historic sites, public and pri- of the oldest occupied tracts in colonial period,” wrote Thomas vate. Here is a brief listing of those Tappahannock. Tileston Waterman in his book in each county: McCall-Brockenbrough House: “Mansions of Virginia.” Rosewell Archibald McCall bought the lot on was gutted by fi re in 1916 but its Essex Water Lane from Robert Beverley ruins, on Carter’s Creek, are a tes- Essex County Courthouse: built in 1763 and built or heavily ren- tament to the fi ne brickwork of the in 1848 to replace the old court- ovated an existing house. McCall, grand structure built in the 1740s. house, now Beale Memorial Baptist a successful merchant and county From Route 17, go west on Route Church. A 1926 renovation added justice, remained loyal to Britain. 614, turn left onto 632 to Route a bell and clock tower. It is on He favored the British Stamp Act 644. It is open Monday through Prince Street in Tappahannock and that infl amed Essex in 1766. Some Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. has long contained the largest por- of the county’s forem ost gentle- and on Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. trait collection in the county. men led a mob into McCall’s house. Admission is $4 for adults, $2 for Beale Memorial Baptist Church: The McCall family fl ed to Britain for children ages 6-12. For more infor- the 1728 courthouse contains the the duration of the war, returned mation, call 693-2585 or log on to original walls of the old court- afterward and restored his business www.rosewell.org.. house. It is at the corner of Routes and social standing. The Brocken- Walter Reed’s Birthplace at 17/360 and Queen Street in Tap- brough family purchased the prop- Routes 616 and 614 is open by pahannock. In 1875 the Tappahan- erty in 1813. It is now a pri vate appointment and during Garden nock Baptists organized Centennial offi ce on the St. Margaret’s School Week. Contact the Association for Baptist Church. The building had campus. the Preservation of Virginia Antiq- been the scene in 1774 of the trial St. Margaret Hall: The old house, uities’ Joseph Bryan Branch, P.O. and sentencing to jail of four Bap- hidden by two school wings, is Box 335, Gloucester, VA, 23061. tist ministers for “preaching and the main building of St. Margaret’s Ware Episcopal Church, built in expounding the Scriptures contrary School on Water Lane in Tappah- the 1700s, is an excellent exam- to law.” annock. ple of the early colonial Virginia Customs House: early 1800’s, at St. John’s Episcopal Church, Churches built in the form of a the foot of Prince Street in Tappa- built in 1849 under the rectorship rectangle. It is open for Sunday hannock. Archibald Ritchie owned of the Rev. John Peyton McGuire, services, Garden Week and other the lot. At the site, John Whitlock is the only purely Gothic Revival special occasions and by appoint- operated Whitlock’s Ordinary in the structure in the county. The build- ment. It is on Route 14 about a 1760’s and 1770’s. It is now a pri- ing on Duke Street is also one of mile south of the Courthouse. vate home. the earliest churches of this style Abingdon Episcopal Church, on Scots Arms Tavern, on Prince in Virginia. Shown by appoint- Route 17 between the courthouse Street in Tappahannock, c. 1680, ment. and Gloucester Point, is a rare cru- has been owned continuously by Vauter’s Episcopal Church, ciform colonial church. A unique the Derieux family for more than 1731, is on Rt. 17 north of Loretto. three-tiered pulpit and magnifi - a century. It is now a private resi- St. Anne’s Parish built the fi rst half cent pipe organ distinguish this dence. of the church in 1719, making it church. The parish house is open Ritchie House, c. 1706, at the one of the county’s oldest struc- Tuesdays through Fridays from 9 northeast corner of Prince and tures and an illustration of the a.m. to noon. Cross Streets in Tappahannock, craftsmanship that existed among The Warner Hall Graveyard on refl ects Archibald Ritchie’s lead- Virginia builders. Vauters is the Route 629 is the site of a colonial ing role in Tappahann ock in the 11th oldest of 48 colonial churches “Springfi eld” in Heathsville, built by Captain William Harding family cemetery where ancestors of decades before and after the Revo- still standing in Virginia. The in 1828, is now a private residence owned by Peggy and Lew George Washington, Robert E. Lee lution. The ornate paneling in the masonry is among the fi nest of any Flemming. It is open to the public only on special occasions. and Queen Elizabeth II are buried. house was removed in the 1930’s colonial church. Owned by the Gloucester APVA and is on permanent display in the St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, ing with ornate details. In contrast, branch and open to the public. c. 1838, at Miller’s Tavern, and Historic District is on Main Street Tappa hannock and Essex Rooms at (Route 17 business) in Gloucester the Old Jail, built in 1873, is More information on historical the Winterthur Museum in Wilm- Mt. Zion Baptist at Dunbrooke, of rugged construction. It holds places is available through pam- built in the 1850’s, boast Gothic- Court House. The district includes ington, Delaware. The house is a circular walled green with fi ve the Investigative Division of the phlets at the Gloucester Public open by appointment. style embellishments on their tra- Gloucester County Sheriff’s Offi ce. Library or the Gloucester Chamber ditional rectangular forms. historic buildings, which are exam- The Old Clerk’s Offi ce on Prince ples of 18th century architecture. The heavy construction of the of Commerce. A Gloucester His- Street in Tappahannock was built Wheatland, off Route 17 at Debtor’s Prison, circa. 1810, made torical Committee brochure con- Loretto, was built in the early They are still in use today as gov- in 1808 next door to the court- ernment offi ces and are open to the building useful as an arsenal tains a driving tour of the county’s house. It is now the home of the 1800’s by John Sanders and over- during the Civil War. The fl oor of points of interest. looks Saunder’s Wharf, the only the public. Essex Women’s Club. There, the visitor will fi nd the the Clayton Building is built of The Old Debtor’s Prison on the steamboat wharf still visible on stone brought from England. Lancaster the Rappahannock River. It is not Colonial Courthouse, an archi- courthouse green next to the Essex tecturally sophisticated brick build- Adjacent to the green is Law- A. T. Wright School, White County Courthouse in Tappahan- open to the public. yers’ Row, so named for the attor- Stone. First black secondary school nock was built prior to 1769. It Gloucester neys’ offi ces there. The nearby site in Lancaster; owned by Mt. now serves as the Essex Treasurer’s Botetourt Building was a pre- Vernon Baptist Church, 435-1272. Offi ce. Gloucester is in the historic revolu tionary ordinary or tavern. A Chowning’s Ferry, Route 2, Lan- Henley House (Emerson’s Ordi- colonial area of Virginia, less than former hotel, it now houses the caster. Built in 1804 by Col. John nary), c. 1718, on Water Lane in 20 miles from Williamsburg, the Gloucester Museum of History. Chowning on the foundation of a Tappahannock. The original sec- colonial capital of Virginia. Sev- The Longbridge Ordinary, circa. circa 1712 dwelling. Private resi- tion had a center chimney and eral of the historic attractions are 1750, is now operated by the dence. was probably built in the 1710’s. listed on the National Registry of Gloucester Woman’s Club. Once a Christ Church, Route 646, The Emerson family began operat- Historic Places. tavern, it is at the junction of Irvington. Built in 1735 by Robert ing the tavern after purchasing the The Roane Building, a clerk’s what was once an Indian trail to “King” Carter. National Historic property in 1757. Grand fi replaces offi ce built in 1896, features maxi- the Piankatank River and roads, Landmark, open to the public (see dominate both ends of the house. mum security with iron grating and now Routes 14 and 17, which led museums). It is now a private residence heavy metal doors. It now houses to the early ferries to the south. Lancaster Court House Green, Roane-Wright-Trible House on the county’s visitor’s center which It is open during Historic Garden Lancaster. Contact Mary Ball Water Lane, a brick Georgian man- is open Monday through Saturdays Week in Virginia and luncheons Washington Museum and Library sion built about 1850 by Dr. Law- from 10 a.m. 4 p.m. and 1-4 p.m. are available for groups by special for walking tour/information, rence Roane, is now a private Check in at the visitor’s center and arrangements. For infor mation, call 462-7280. Sites include Lancaster home. staff open other historic buidings 693-2425. House, circa 1800; MBWM&L head- Anderton House, an early plan- on the square. Rosewell “was the largest and tation house on the St. Margaret’s Gloucester Courthouse Square (more on the next page) The Rivah Visitor’s Guide • June 2005 72 The Heritage Trail: Historic sites in the Bay Region (from the previous page) frame plantation house with addi- Morattico Baptist Church, center gives aid in locating graves tions. Private residence. Kilmarnock. This 1856 brick struc- and the history of the church. quarters; Old Jail, circa 1820; Lan- Circa 1740 church open for tours caster County Courthouse, circa Melrose, Route 605 be tween ture houses the mother church Kilmarnock and Lancaster. A stately of Baptists in the Northern Neck, on Thursdays from 1 to 3 p.m. For 1860; Steuart-Blakemore Build- large groups or private tours call ing, circa 1900; Giese’s store, white clapboard farmhouse built estab lished in 1778. in 1857. Private residence. Pleasant Banks, Mosquito Point 462-7371 or 462-5908. circa 1900; Lancaster Tavern, circa Verville, Route 611. Circa 1725, 1790; Trinity Episcopal Church, Merry Point House Site, Merry Road. Built in 1822 and home of Point. Home of the Reverend James Col. Thorogood Taylor. Private resi- Flemish bond. Private residence. circa 1884; Con feder ate Monument, Windsor Farm, Route 3, west of unveiled in 1872; General Store Waddell in 1762. Private resi- dence. dence. Level Green/Chilton Home, Kilmarnock. Circa 1820 Georgian. (Lancaster Woman’s Club), circa Private residence. 1900; and the Old Clerk’s Offi ce, Midway, overlooking the Rap- Route 604. Early 18th century circa 1797. pahannock River. Built in 1842 by home. Private residence. Mathews Corotoman, Weems. Privately Addison Lombard Carter. A typical Locusville, 583 Slabtown Rd., Tidewater manor of the early eigh- Ottoman, relatively unaltered Mathews County has several his- owned ruins of the home of Robert torical sites listed on the National “King” Carter. National Historic teenth century, restored by Jessie example of Greek Revival archi- Ball duPont in 1939. Private resi- tecture, circa 1855. Private resi- Registry of Historical Places. Many Site. are open to the public while others Epping Forest, Route 622, dence. dence but operates as a farm with Millenbeck, Millenbeck. Pri- a country store. are privately owned. Lively. Birthplace of Mary Ball The Court Green at Math ews Washington, mother of President vately owned ruins of the planta- Pop Castle, White Stone. Built Mathews Historical Society. The tion home of William Ball III. by James W. Gresham in the early Courthouse holds several examples George Washington. Private resi- of colonial architecture. The court- oldest wood structure in the area, dence. Miss Ann, Carter’s Creek. Con- 1800’s on an older foundation. Pri- it was used as a mercantile store sidered the fl agship of the local vate residence. house was built between 1792 and Fox Hill Plantation, Lively. The 1795. A debtor’s jail and the clerk’s starting in 1815 by Christopher present house was built in 1761 tourist fl eet, the Miss Ann was Lancaster Roller Mill on Route Tompkins, the father of Captain built in 1926 and acquired by 3 north of Kilmarnock dates to offi ce, built in 1859, are still in and added to in 1803. Private resi- use as county government offi ces. Sally Tompkins, the only woman dence. E. A. Stephens of The Tides Inn the 1840’s and was in use into offi cer in the Confederate Army in the 1950’s. The Miss Ann is the 1970’s. Mills have existed at The Methodist Tabernacle was Lebannon Baptist Church, long used as a revival center. and the fi rst woman to be com- Alfonso. Built in 1842 of common a Lancaster County historic land- the site for hundreds of years. missioned in the armed forces of mark and was recently added to Curre ntly under restoration by the In about 1879 a frame building bond brickwork. Continues as a was erected and several prominent the United States. It is open Fri- place of worship today. the National Historic Register of Acors family and The Friends of the days and Saturdays from 11 a.m. Marine Resources. Lancaster Roller Mill, the existing preachers spread the gospel there. Level Fields, Route 3, Brook- The current tabernacle, built in to 2 p.m. and by ap point ment. Call vale. Built in 1859. Private resi- Monaskon Farm, Monaskon. structure and rural-life exhibits are 725-9508. Manor house built by David Fox open by appointment. 435-6694. 1922, is listed on the National dence operating as a bed and Reg istry of Historic Places. It is New Point Comfort Lighthouse breakfast. between 1675 and 1681 on an St. Mary’s White Chapel, stands as a sentinel where the Ches- older found ation. Private resi- intersection of Routes 354 and 201. south of the courth ouse on Route Lively Oaks, Lively. Pre-1817 611 East. apeake and Mobjack bays meet. Tidewater vernacular; small wood dence. Founded in 1669, one of the oldest Open to the public, the lighth ouse and most interesting churches Near the courthouse is Tomp- in Virginia. Outdoor inf ormation kins Cottage, headquarters of the (more on the next page) 0ATS'ALLERY'IFTS,TD h#USTOM&RAMING!S)T3HOULD"Ev Get Dad Cooking with

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(from the previous page) from circa 1740 and it was once and is believed to have been built Now a private residence, it is an Middlesex owned by Arthur Lee, a mem ber between 1649-1655. It also is built excellent example of 18th century is accessible only by water at high Christ Episcopal Church was of the Continental Congress. Lee of hand-hewn wood and pegs. architecture. tide. Keys to the lighthouse may established on paper in 1657 and lived in Lansdo wne only one year Leafwood in Saluda is one of The old Middlesex County be obtained at the county plan- in 1666 a plan was created to and is buried in the family cem- the two oldest homes in the Vil- Courthouse in Urbanna is now ning and zoning offi ce on a fi rst build the church. Today, the site etery nearby. Privately owned. lage Land Book. Built in 1780-81 the home of the Middlesex County come-fi rst served basis. For more is a cornerstone of history in the with hand hewn beams, Roman The Old Customs House (circa (more on the next page) information, call 725-4034. county. It is on Route 33 between 1755) in Urbanna is where all numeral marked timbers and peg Tide Mill was originally built Cooks Corner and Locust Hill—ser- goods and services were registered fastening, it was the overseer’s in 1774 and used the power of vices every Sunday morning. during pre-revolutionary days when cottage for Clarks Neck Plantation. the tides to grind grain. It was Hewick, near Urbanna on Route Urbanna was a booming seaport. Purchased in 1902 by the late reportedly used to grind grain 602, is one of the oldest homes Today, Little Sandwich, as it is Virginia Attorn ey-General John R. for George Washington’s troops. in Middlesex County. It was built called by its owners, is a private Saunders, brother-in-law to Vir- Burned in the Civil War, it was around 1678 by Christopher Robin- dwelling. ginia Governor Andrew Jackson rebuilt and operated until 1912. son who had arrived in the Colony The Old Tobacco Warehouse on Montague, the home has been It is on private property on the from England about 1666. The Virginia Street in Urbanna was added to and restored in keeping East River and is not open to the house is built of Flemish bond purchased and restored by the with original architecture. The old public. brick, with stone steps and stone Associa tion for the Preservation kitchen, originally separate, is now Poplar Grove was the home of window sills. Privately owned. of Vir ginia Antiquities. It once attached to the main house. Still WATERFRONT Captain Sally Tompkins who oper- Rosegill was the home of fi ve housed the local library and is now standing are a servants’ cottage, VICTORIAN ated a hospital in Richmond for generations of Wormeleys, all being developed into a visitor’s meat house and dairy. The home is those made infi rm in the Civil important in the hierarchy of the center. a private dwelling. Reedville War. The tide mill is on its colony. The Colonial plantation is The Wormeley-Lee-Montague The Gressitt House on Vir ginia Excellent condition. Pretty wa- grounds. Beatle member John near Urbanna and the town itself House on Virginia Street in Street in Urbanna is believed ter views from most windows. Lennon and Yoko Ono once owned was carved from land owned by the Urbanna is one of the oldest to have been built between Parlor, formal dining room, li- this mansion, which is listed on Wormeleys. Established between wooden frame buildings in the 1740-1750. Legend has it that brary, breakfast room, 2 fire- the National Registry of Historic 1650-1654, Rosegill is privately William Clark departed from this county. The building was a lodge places, deck, plus much more! Places. owned today. built by Ralph Wormeley of Rose- house in 1803 to join Meriwether Christ Episcopal Church was Lansdowne is in the heart of gill. Today it is used a law offi ce Lewis for their westward expedi- Ask about the home’s unique established in 1651. Captain Sally Urbanna on Virginia Street. The by its owner. tion. history. $699,000. Tompkins is buried here. It is on central portion of the house dates The Old Tavern on Prince George Hampstead, near Remlik, was Port & Starboard R.E., Inc. Route 614. built around 1750. It was once Street in Urbanna was the town (800) 529-5071 Sibley’s General Store at tavern during Colonial days. Legend the home of Henry Washington, Mathews Courthouse remains vir- has it that Patrick Henry argued a cousin to George Washington. www.port-starboard.com tually unchanged from the days against the ratifi cation of the Con- when these stores were the hub of stitution from the tavern’s front the community. steps. Privately owned. The packing house at Callis’ Providence, near Hardyville, is Wharf on Gywnn’s Island was orig- a classic early 18th century home Allison’s Awnings inally built on oyster shells dur- featuring hand-hewn beams fas- ing the Civil War. The wharf was tened with wooden pegs. During • Increase energy efficiency through shading a steamboat landing and tod ay the Revolutionary War, British sol- • Inexpensively add space to your exterior with con tinues as a center for the local diers under Lord Dunmore raided seafood industry. 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(from the previous page) plantation is also home to Ingle- of President James Monroe. Once HEAT KILLS side Plantation Vineyards and a busy port town on the Rappa- by Thomas Glascock in 1652; pri- Provide shade, plenty of water and Ingleside Plantation Nurseries. hannock, all that the remains of NEVER leave your pet in a car. vately owned; on Route 606 on Inn at Montross On Court- the original town is the founda- Morattico and Lancaster Creeks. house Square in Montross. In tion of Bray’s Church. Milden Hall: owned by the 1683 John Minor was granted Monroe Hall, Rt. 205 near Peachley family from 1692-1824 permission to keep an “ordinary” Colonial Beach. James Monroe, and named for their ancestral or pub on this site. By 1730 the the nation’s fifth president was / iÊ ÀœÃÃÊ,ˆ«]ÊÌ`°Ê home, Milden Hall in Suffolk, property was sold to the Spence born in 1758 on a farm at this England; the original house, family who operated it as “Spen- location near Monroe Bay. A >“«}ÀœÕ˜` circa 1700, burned and the pres- ce’s Tavern.” During the 1790’s member of the Continental Con- ent brick home was built in 1800; the building was destroyed and a gress for three years, he prac- œV>Ìi`ʜ˜ÊÌ iÊ iÃ>«i>ŽiÊ >Þ privately owned; in Sharps. new structure built on the origi- ticed law in Fredericksburg and i>V ÊÊUÊÊ œ>ÌÊ >ȘÊUÊ- >`ÞÊ >“«ÃˆÌià Menokin: The site of the plan- nal foundation. Today the build- went on to become a U.S. Sen- tation home of Francis Lightfoot Ê iVÌÀˆVÊEÊ7>ÌiÀÊœœŽÕ«Ê
Û>ˆ>LiÊ ing operates as restaurant and ator, Minister to France, Min- /À>˜Ãˆi˜ÌÃÊ7iVœ“iÊÊUÊÊ-i>ܘ>Ê,>ÌiÃÊ­ÎqxʜÀÊÈʓœ˜Ì Ã®Ê Lee, signer of the Declaration of ister to England, Governor of inn. In the basement is John "«i˜Ê >ÞÊÌ ÀœÕ} Ê"V̜LiÀÊUÊ,iÃiÀÛ>̈œ˜ÃÊ,iµÕiÃÌi`Ê Independence. The ruins, listed Minor’s Pub where bricks from Virginia, Secretary of State and as a National Historic Landmark, the original 1684 building can President of the United States œÝÊÎÈÓ]Ê iÌ>ۈiÊÓÎä{ÎÊÊÊÊ­nä{®ÊÇÇȇ™ÎÓ{Ê are on Cat Point Creek on Route still be seen. from 1817-1825. 690, four miles northwest of Leedstown - Bray’s Church on Old Yeocomico Episcopal Warsaw. Rt. 637, south of Oak Grove. Church, On Rt. 606 between Kin- The village of Sharps: Vic- The Leedstown Resolutions are sale and Tucker Hill. Yeocomico torian village with period homes considered the forerunner of the Church is the oldest church in along the Rappahannock River, Declaration of Independence. the county and one of the oldest in cluding Milden Hall; L.E. Mum- Signed in February 1766, it was churches in America. Originally ford Bank of Cape Charles, circa the first organized resistance built in 1655 of oak timbers 1908, now serving as Milden to English aggression against sheathed with clapboards, the Presbyterian Church; The Bowdler American liberties. Written by church was rebuilt in 1706 with Garden at the Old Manse; the Richard Henry Lee, the docu- bricks fired in a nearby kiln. Ramsey residence, circa 1889. ment was signed by 115 patriots 472-2593 from all over. Among the signers Skipjack “Virginia W” Rt. Westmoreland were six Lees, five Washingtons 608, Kinsale. Built in 1904, Burnt House Field, North of and Spence Monroe, the father Rt. 202 near Hague. A Lee family (more on the next page) burial ground. Richard Henry Lee of Chantilly, Thomas Lee of Stratford and Richard Henry Lee of Machotick are buried here in what was Richard Lee’s '%42%!$94/ Machotick Plantation. The plan- tation house burned in 1729. %.*/94(%35--%2
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Today, the 77 The Rivah Visitor’s Guide • June 2005 History Trail open in Gloucester The Heritage Trail: The Gloucester Department of Historic sites in the Bay Region Parks, Recreation & Tourism has announced the opening of the (from the previous page) in Colonial Beach. Built in 1882, 2005 History Trail the second this Victorian beach house was Saturday of each month through the “Virginia W” is listed on once the summer retreat of Alex- October, from 1 to 4 p.m. the National Register of Historic ander Graham Bell, and was also Participating sights in this Places. This wooden Chesapeake visited by Helen Keller. 224-7000 year’s History Trail are Abingdon Bay workboat is a rare example Village of Kinsale Rt. 203. Episcopal Church, Bethel Bap- of a Virginia-built skipjack. She Established in 1706, Kinsale is the tist Church, Pocahontas Museum, is on display at the Port Kinsale oldest port on the Virginia side of Walter Reed Birthplace, and Ware Maritime Museum at Port Kinsale the Potomac. During the War of Episcopal Church. Marina. 472-2044 1812 the USS Asp was attacked Long Bridge Ordinary expects Stratford Hall Plantation, Off by British forces just offshore. Her Rt. 3 northeast of Montross on commander, Midshipman James B. to join the History Trail in June Rt. 214. Stratford Hall Plantation Sigourney, was killed defending his and Zion Poplars Church in late was home to several generations of vessel. He was buried in Kinsale. summer. These buildings and famous Lees. It was the boyhood The Kinsale Museum traces the vil- exhibits are usually open to the home of Richard Henry Lee and lage’s history from its beginnings public on a very limited basis, Francis Lightfoot Lee, signers of as a colonial port, through the so this is a great opportunity to the Declaration of Independence. bustling steamboat days to the visit. An exciting addition this General Henry “Light-Horse Harry” present. 472-3001 year is the opportunity to talk Lee was a Revolutionary War hero Westmoreland State Park Off with an archaeologist and visit and served as one of General Rt. 3 north of Montross. Westmo- the archaeology lab at Rosewell George Washington’s most trusted reland State Park is one of the Ruins during Trail hours. offi cers. He was Robert E. Lee’s six original state parks opened in Christ Church season opens Admission is free with the father. General Robert E. Lee was June 1936. The park was built in exception of Rosewell; however, born in 1807 at Stratford Hall. His the 1930s by the Civilian Conser- Historic Christ Church volunteers Virginia Kelley and Dana all of the sites gladly accept dona- cradle can be seen on the tour of vation Corps (CCC). The park is rich Smith prepare for the 2005 season. The herbal garden with tions to help fund their mainte- the Great House. 493-8371 in both natural and cultural his- its raised beds containing medicinal, ornamental, culinary nance. Rosewell admission is $4 The Bell House on Irving Avenue tory. and fragrant herbs of the colonial period welcomes visitors. per adult and $2 for children 6-12 Often cited as the most beautiful colonial church in North yrs. America, Christ Church is open April through November Mon- A History Trail guide will be days to Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from available at the Gloucester Visi- 1 to 5 p.m. For information, call 438-6855, or visit online at tor Center on the Historic Court www.christchurch1735.com. 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history of Caledon and the Amer- Access can be gained by foot Essex ican bald eagle by touring the or canoe. Public access facilities Marsh Street Park, Marsh Street visitor center. Interpretive Pro- are open during daylight hours in Tappahannock, run by Essex grams: Eagle tours, Junior Rang- and include trails, a boardwalk, County Parks & Recreation Depart- ers night hikes, conducted walks, a wildlife viewing platform and ment, Pool open starting June astronomy, storytelling, bonfi re interpretive signs. Four miles from 11, Tuesdays through Saturdays 11 programs, birdwatching and crafts. Heathsville on Route 201, con- a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays 1 p.m. 1-800-933-PARK. tinue straight on Route 642 for to 6 p.m. 443-2470. Barnesfi eld Park, Highway 301 half a mile, and turn left at the at the Potomac Gateway Welcome sign. Gloucester Center, King George. 175-acre Hughlett Point Natural Area Beaverdam Park at the end of county park on the Potomac River Preserve: This 205-acre preserve Route 616, Roaring Springs Road, with nature trails, picnic areas has sand beaches on the Ches- contains a 635-acre freshwater and playground. Nature trails and apeake Bay and the mouth of lake. Built in 1990, has 11 fi sh beach fi shing along Potomac River Dividing Creek, hiking trails and attractors and several species of shore. 540-663-3205. observation decks to view shore- fi sh are found there. Canoes, pad- birds, deer, turkey and migratory dleboats, and Jon boats with or Lancaster waterfowl. The beaches are home without electric motors are for Belle Isle State Park, Route to the threatened northeastern rent, or you may launch your own 683. A 700-acre park on the Rap- beach tiger beetle. From Kilmar- boats for a fee. Motors powered by pahannock River, Mulberry and nock, take Route 200 north then fuels are not permitted. The park Deep Creeks. Open daily sunrise right on Route 606 to the end. also has a playground, picnic shel- to sunset. Picnic areas, handicap Turn right on Route 605. From Bur- ter and an extensive hiking trail accessible boardwalk and fi shing gess, take Route 200 south then system including a water trail, a pier, hiking/biking trails, bridle left on Route 606 to the end. Turn multi use trail for horseback riding paths, overnight accommodations, right on 605. 804-225-2303. or biking and an exercise trail. motorboat ramp ($3 fee). Canoe Dameron Marsh Natural Area The park is open from 6 a.m. to and kayak rentals ($6 per hour; $12 Preserve: This 316-acre preserve 8:30 from May 1 through Labor for four hours), bicycle rentals ($3 contains one of the most signifi - Day. Fishing and hunting licenses, per hour; $8 for four hours) and cant wetlands on the Chesapeake bait and snacks are available at motorboat rentals (from $10-$18 Bay for marsh-bird communities, the ranger station. For information per hour and $50-$90 per day); and its pristine sand beach habitat call 693-2107 or the parks and guided canoe trips, nature pro- is highly important for the threat- recreation offi ce at 693-2355. grams. Parking fee $3 weekends/ ened northeastern beach tiger Tyndall Point Park contains holidays, $2 weekdays. 462-5030 beetle. Public access facilities remnants of Confederate and Union or dcr.state.va.us. include a trail and boardwalk, a fortifi cations. It is the site of wildlife viewing platform, and a colonial Gloucestertown, the fi rst Mathews small parking area. Part or all of building of which was a tobacco Bethel Beach Natural Area Pre- the preserve may be periodically warehouse built in 1632. The park serve: Turn left on Rt. 611 just closed for resource protection or is off of Route 17 at Gloucester south of the town of Mathews. resource management activities. Point and has open play areas. Turn right on Rt. 643, then left on For additional information or to Riverwalk at Gloucester Point Rt. 609. This 50-acre parcel con- arrange a visit, contact Rebecca Beach is scheduled to open this tains a sandy beach, low dunes Wilson at 804-225-2303. summer and will include an ele- and salt marsh habitat bordering This trail leads to the mouth of Bush Mill Stream where fresh vated observation deck with high the Chesapeake Bay. Over 90 bird Richmond and salt water mix with the tidal fl ow of the Great Wicomico powered binoculars to view birds species have been reported on the Totuskey Tricentennial Park, River. This cocktail nourishes mud fl ats and marshes, providing and wildlife, and 11 signs that preserve, which also protects the with boat landing, Route 3 at shelter and food to a variety of birds. globally rare Northeastern Beach interpret history, natural and cul- (more on the next page) tural resources of the area. Tiger Beetle. Port Fun, with a playground, King George ball fi elds and tennis courts, is on Caledon Natural Area on Rt. Route 14 about a mile north of 218. A National Natural Landmark, Mathews Courthouse. Caledon was the early colonial seat of the Alexander family. John and Middlesex Philip Alexander founded the city Tabor Park, Rappahannock of Alexandria and established Cale- Avenue in Urbanna (for residents don Plantation in 1659. Caledon and guests of residents): play- is the summer home for one of ground, swimming and tennis. the largest concentrations of bald Deltaville Community Associa- eagles on the East Coast. Preserva- tion Park, Route 33 in Deltaville tion of the national bird’s habitat (for residents and guests of resi- is the primary focus of the natural dents): playground, tennis, swim- area. Five hiking trails in the natu- ming and basketball. ral area are open year-round and take park visitors through envi- Northumberland ronmentally sensitive marshlands Bush Mill Stream Natural Area and picturesque wooded areas of Preserve: At the mouth of Bush Mill the park. The 3.5-mile Boyd’s Hole Stream freshwater meets the salt- Trail leading to the Potomac River water of the Great Wicomico River. One North Morris Street 246 Virginia Street is the most popular of the trails. Fresh to brackish tidal marshes and Because human traffi c disturbs the mud fl ats are hidden between the RICHMOND URBANNA park’s summer population of roost- steep-sided forested shores of this Phone: 804.254.5665 Phone: 804.758.9100 ing and foraging eagles, this trail upper Coastal Plain stream. The is only open from Oct. 1–March 31. quiet waters are home and resting Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Limited tours of the eagle area are area for an abundance of water- offered mid-June through August fowl and wading birds, including Too COOL To Tell Your Friends About, by reservation only. Park guests colonial nesting birds, raptors and can learn more about the natural large numbers of great blue herons. But Please Do! 83 The Rivah Visitor’s Guide • June 2005 More Parks & Natural Areas (from the previous page) The visitor center, open during Perfect Start summer, gives an informative his- Totuskey Creek Bridge. torical and ecological perspective Expert advice from your ® Westmoreland to an important natural area on neighborhood Benjamin Moore store. the coastal plain. Hurt Field at Legion Park, Voorhees Nature Preserve: The Route 3 west of Montross. Four- Voorhees Nature Preserve is a acre public park adjacent to Chan- 729-acre preserve on the north- dlers Mill Pond offering both active east bank of Rappahannock River, and passive recreational opportu- next to the Westmoreland Berry nities for county residents. Facili- Farm. It is home to the bald eagle ties include a lighted baseball fi eld and many other birds. Four miles with bleachers and bullpens, a of wooded trails for self-guided small playground and picnic area, walks. The diffi culty level is mod- 3 sets of horseshoe pits, a public erate. A trail map and brochure are boat landing and a concession available at the adjacent Westmo- building. reland Berry Farm store. There are Oak Grove Park, Route 205 picnic sites, restrooms and pick- between Oak Grove and Colonial your-own fruits and vegetables at Beach. Eight-acre public park fea- the farm. The preserve is open on turing a sports fi eld with bleach- weekends, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., from ers, playground and picnic area. 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©2004, Benjamin Moore & Co. Benjamin Moore, Regal, AquaVelvet, FirstCoat, the crown device, and the triangle M symbol are registered trademarks, licensed to Benjamin Moore & Co. The Rivah Visitor’s Guide • June 2005 84 Northern Neck Wine Trail to open Memorial Day weekend by Patty Long Warsaw, Ingleside Vineyards in Cat Point Creek and Menokin tasting of Sangiovese and Petit resulted in $26.5 million for the Oak Grove, and Oak Crest Vine- Bay. Verdot for visitors to sample. Commonwealth. The opportunity to enjoy tours In an effort to promote North- and tastings is increasing vine yard and Winery in King George. Ingleside is one of the oldest The vineyards are part of a Two of the “growing” vineyards and largest wineries in Virginia. growing viticulture business in ern Neck wines, the local vine- by vine in the Northern Neck. yards have formed a coalition and The Northern Neck Wine Grow- will be open: Vault Field Vineyard Ingleside has won numerous Virginia where wineries have near Kinsale and White Fences awards nationally and locally. It grown from six in 1979 to 93 work together on advertising and ers Association will launch the growing tips. They recently held Northern Neck Wine Trail Memo- Vineyard and Winery in Irving- offers visitors a gift shop, guided in 2004. Over 2,380 acres are ton. tours and a Rappahannock River devoted to the growing and pro- their fi rst wine tasting for boards rial Day weekend, May 28 and of supervisors and county 29. A lucky visitor will be eli- Belle Mount is a multi-dimen- cruise. It is owned by Doug duction of grapes. The wine sional winery. Owned by Ray and Flemer. industry in Virginia produced representatives at a Northern gible to win a gift basket worth Neck-Chesapeake Bay Region over $200. Catherine Petrie, it produces pre- Oak Crest offers an old world $69.2 million in sales in 2003 mium wines that can be found atmosphere. Visitors are invited with an economic impact of $95.7 Based on the theme, “Cel- (more on page 86) ebrating life along the Chesa- locally at several locations. Their to relax on a deck overlooking million. Wine related tourism peake Bay,” the trail will feature vineyard features cottage rentals, gardens and paths. three “producing” vineyards: banquet facilities, a picnic area Vault Field is owned by Keith Belle Mount Vineyards near and a campground overlooking Meenan and his family. He hopes to have a tasting room ready for visitors in the fall of 2006. White Fences is the only grower to have an established group of “friends” who assist with the vines and other tasks at the vineyard. This camarade- rie has resulted in the “Irvington Stomp” held the fi rst Saturday in September. Mark Hollingsworth, the vineyard manager, hopes to release the fi rst vintage wine in the fall. Oak Crest Vineyard will feature artisans doing pottery, iron work and wildlife drawings. Ingleside on May 28 will host author Walker Elliot Rowe, who will Make it bright. be selling and signing his new book, “Wandering through Vir- ginia’s Vineyards.” Ingleside also NEWEST LOCATION will have a special complimentary IN BURGESS Intersection Rte. 200 & 360 Wine Trail Guide 15 minutes from Kilmarnock As shown on the accompany- ing map, here are the vineyards along the Northern Neck Wine Tra il: 1. Belle Mount Vineyards 2570 Newland Rd. Warsaw, VA 22572 www.bellemount.com 804- 333-4700 2. Ingleside Vineyards 5872 Leedstown Rd. Oak Grove, VA www.ipwine.com 804 Ð 224-8687 3. Oak Crest Vineyard & Winery Make it unique. 8215 Oak Crest Drive King George, VA 22485 www.oakcrestwinery.com 540-663-2813 Make it last. 4. Buena Vista Farm Route 612 &202 Hague, VA 22469 Dried Floral Arrangements by 703-615-1863 ‘The Twisted Branch’ 5. Vault Field Vineyards 2953 Kings Mill Road & Vault Field Rd. Kinsale, VA 22488 BAY COUNTRY STUDIOS 804-472-4430 NEW LOCATION IN IRVINGTON www.VaultField.com Intersection of Intersection of 6. White Fences Vineyard Rts. 200 & 360, Burgess, Va. Rts. 200 & 646 & Winery P.O. Box 667 (804) 453-3201 (804) 438-9010 Irvington, VA 22480 Tues.-Fri. 10-5; Sat. 10-4 Tues.-Fri. 10-5; Sat. 10-2 www.irvingtonstomp.com Member Professional Picture Framers Association 85 The Rivah Visitor’s Guide • June 2005 KILMARNOCK ANTIQUE GALLERY ntique’n The Northern Neck’s Largest Antique Mall Over 100 Dealers Offering . . . Oyster Plates • Silver • Majolica • Flow Blue • Grandfather Clocks t the Persian Rugs • Primitive to Fine Traditional Furniture • Collectibles And much more! A 144 OPEN 7 DAYS PER WEEK 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. School (804) 435-1207 Street 1-800-497-0083 R ivah Kilmarnock, VA www.virginia-antiques.com Specialty Shops, Antiques & Treasures GreatGreat StuffStuff MARY YOUNG’S HERBS && CompanyCompany & GARDEN SHOPPE AntiquesAntiques Tues. - Sat. 10-5 Vintage Chic Gifts Herb Plants Thur.-Sat. 10am-3pm & Perennials 6904 Northumberland Hwy., Heathsville, VA 804-580-4789 Rt. 202 • Hague, VA Gayle Marston, Owner next to Heathsville Animal Hospital 1-804-472-3239 Secondhand Rose Thrift, Antiques & Consignment Forget-Me-Not, callao New Junk Daily Visit the charming ambiance of a century old store 1428 Hull Neck Rd. (Old Edwardsville Store) Tues to Sat 10-4 Three Sisters located at the junction of Rtes. 360 & 202 804-580-2084 Antiques & Art We invite you to pass by and browse our constantly changing melange of Shabby Chic Home Accents, RUBY BEGONIA 18th thru 20th century antiques, (Next door to Secondhand Rose) accessories and art. Fine Stylish Gifts and a wonderful selection Plants, Produce reproductions, fun and unique gifts Come in and shop of OrientalRugs . . . all at great prices! & Garden Stuff Kathleen Fitzpatrick 804-436-0000 Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday 804-453-9178 466 Rappahannock Drive 10 am~5 pm or by appointment OPEN FRIDAYS & SATURDAY Rt. 3, White Stone, VA Callao, VA 804 529 9306 Lisburne Lane QUEEN STREET Urbanna Antiques MALL Antique Mall 17th, 18th & 19th Century Furniture Multi-dealer store featuring: 804-642-3460 or 2745 & Accessories ... Furniture, silver, Glassware Rt 17 • Ordinary, VA (Gloucester Cty) Country and Formal Furniture, Glassware, Oriental Rugs, Oyster Plates, Pottery, Art, Civil War items, Oil Paintings, Shabby Chic, China, Prints & Prints and much more. Oils, Wicker, Stained Glass, Swan Tavern [email protected] Vintage Housewares 804-443-2424 Antiques Open: Mon. & Sat. Tuesday-Sunday 11 am-5 pm 10:00-5:00 • Sun. 11:30-5:00 124 Rappahannock Ave. Tues. & Wed by chance Urbanna VA 757-898-3033 227 Queen Street • Tappahannock, VA 104 Main Street • Yorktown, VA 804-758-2000 The Rivah Visitor’s Guide • June 2005 86

‘Teachers on the Bay’ Wine Trail . . . (from page 84) Partnership meeting at Belle Wine Trail. Hotels, bed and Mount Vineyards. The partner- breakfast establishments, attrac- continues for 17th year ship donated the wine trail glasses tions and restaurants have also that will be given to visitors expressed interest to be part of “Teachers on the Bay,” a graduate credits. Chesapeake Bay. The class is during the weekend and assisted the celebration. national award-winning college Additional resources for designed to correlate with Vir- them with the Northern Neck Donors for the gift basket coastal ecology class for K-12 teachers enrolled in the course ginia’s Standards of Learning. Wine Trail rack cards. include The Bell House, West- teachers, begins its 17th year will come from the National The class will be held July The association, in conjunc- moreland Berry Farm, Left Bank with a scholarship opportunity Geographic Society’s (NGS) 11-15 at St. Margaret’s School tion with the Northern Neck Tour- Gallery, Richmond County for a K-12 teacher from the Geographic Education and on Fox Island Education ism Council, seeks to increase Museum, Reedville Fishermen’s Middle Peninsula, announced Outreach Foundation and the Center. Prior acceptance into visitor numbers for the wineries Museum, Oak Crest Vineyard and Bill Portlock, director of the National Oceanographic and the course is required via appli- and adjoining attractions. Mem- Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern. program. Atmospheric Administration cation, c/o Bill Portlock. For bers of the Rappahannock River For more information, visit “The five-day class is for (NOAA). Both NGS and more information, call (804) Antique Dealers Association also www.northern neckwinetrail.com teachers who wish to learn NOAA are supporting the 780-1392. will promote the Northern Neck or www.northern neck.org. more about their local envi- Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s ronment, to receive valuable education efforts to help teach- resources for their classroom, ers increase their student’s and to learn ways to incorpo- environmental literacy, stew- rate the environment into their ardship and interest, as well own classrooms while teaching as implement many of the new their students,” said Portlock. and revised Virginia Standards The Middle Peninsula of Learning in science, biology Garden Club of Virginia is pro- and earth science. viding a $500 scholarship for Teachers “learn by doing” as Arrow Kitchens a teacher. The class is a part- they investigate the Rappah- nership with the Chesapeake annock River and Chesapeake Bay Foundation, St. Margaret’s Bay daily with biologists, School and Virginia Common- resource professionals, and wealth University. The class environmental educators in this cost of $600 includes all room/ five-day residential course board, field station, vessels, based at St. Margaret’s School resource materials and instruc- in Tappahannock and on Fox tional costs, including three Island Education Center in the

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