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Inside: • Follow the path: Take the African American Heritage Trails Tour • Hunting Hideaways: Spend a weekend hunting and fishing on the Neck • Parades, music and more at the Montross Fall Festival 146 Gen. Puller Hwy, Saluda 758-5347 Mon. – Fri. 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sat. 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Rivah (‘riv-â), n. [der. river]: 1. the lands and waters Ebb&Flow of the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula of t’s hard to believe but the 20th season of the Rivah Visitor’s Virginia, USA, particularly favored by urban dwellers IGuide is coming to a close. Summer has come and gone too for spring, summer and fall quickly. But even those who don’t list autumn among their favor- Years escapes. 2. a region in these ite seasons have to admit, fall offers near perfect weather. 20 peninsulas bound by the It’s festival time in the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula, as ting Chesapeake Bay and the evidenced by the many oyster roasts, fall festivals and Octo- bra Rappahannock, Potomac berfests listed on our extensive calendar, which includes events ele and York rivers, inclusive. C adj.– rivah: refl ecting an through December 31. The Montross Fall Festival, a 60-plus year- attitude indicative of the old tradition in Westmoreland County, is highlighted on our fes- abundantly pleasant lifestyle tival page. Spend an afternoon or the entire day outdoors in the in this area. tiny town, browsing through arts and crafts, listening to live music and watching a parade. Our feature stories also encourage visitors to enjoy some time outdoors. Renss Greene gives hunting enthusiasts three options for Inside the Fall/Holiday 2013 issue tracking game in Lancaster and Richmond counties at the Litwalton Lodge, Belle Isle State Park and Mt. Airy. Reporter Larry Chowning takes us on a drive through On the Hunt Gloucester County as he follows the African-American Heritage Trails Tour. The tour is a tribute to prominent African-Americans, Experience the full package ...... 20 and their schools and churches. So get out and enjoy autumn’s warm days and crisp nights while they last. Spring is just around the corner. We’ll see you in May. African-American Heritage We’d love to hear from you. Write us at [email protected]. Follow the historic trail ...... 48

FREE On the Cover Fall/Holiday 2013 • Places to go and things to do in the Northern Neck Some say autumn is and Middle Peninsula the most enjoyable season in Rivah Country. Rivah Festivals Sunshine warms days just enough—but not Montross Fall Festival ...... 65 too much—for boat cruising. Photo by Tom Chillemi Inside: Camping ...... 33  Lodging ...... 29 • Follow the path: Take the African American Heritage Trails Tour • Hunting Hideaways: Spend a weekend hunting and fishing on the Neck Parades, music and more at the Montross Fall Festival  • Concerts ...... 10 Map ...... 64 Counties ...... 67  Marinas ...... 43 Dining ...... 57  Museums ...... 52 The Rivah Visitor’s Guide is published   six times a year jointly by the Rappahannock Record, P.O. Box 400, Diversions ...... 36 Parks & Recreation . . . . . 24 Kilmarnock, Va. 22482, (804) 435-1701, and the Southside Sentinel, P.O. Events ...... 3  Rivah Fare ...... 56 Box 549, Urbanna, Va. 23175, (804) 758-2328. Email: [email protected] Fishing ...... 40  Rivah Life Photos ...... 16   News Tom Hardin and Robert D. Mason Jr., editors; Larry S. Golf ...... 27 The Way I See It...... 34 Chowning, Tom Chillemi, Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi, Audrey Thomasson It Happened Here . . . . . 18  Twenty Years Ago ...... 55 and Renss Greene Advertising Sara Amiss and Wendy Payne, managers; K.C. Troise, Marilyn Bryant, Troy Robertson and Libby Allen

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2 • Rivah • Fall/Holiday 2013  Rivah Events o avoid disappointment, call Becky’s New Car, 8 p.m. The Tthe numbers where indicat- Lancaster Playhouse, 361 Ches- ed to verify dates and times of apeake Drive, White Stone. All events. All area codes are (804) seats $20. For reservations, call unless otherwise listed. 435-3776 or visit www.lancaster- players.org. Second Friday Art Walk, 6-8 Friday, October 4 p.m. downtown Colonial Beach. Middlesex Rotary Golf Tour- Oktoberfest, Good Shepherd nament, Piankatank River Golf Lutheran Church, Callao, 6 to 9 Club, Hartfield. 776-0409. p.m., traditional German buffet- Merchants Participation style dinner and beverages, in- Day, all day, Montross. Part cluding German beer, a live band of Montross Fall Festival. Best and dancing. $35 in advance chocolate cake contest. Little Mr. only. 472-3235. and Little Miss Montross con- Artist Wine & Cheese Pre- tests at 6 p.m. at Washington & view Night, 5-8 p.m., Deltaville Lee High School. Maritime Museum, 287 Jackson Black & White Art, 6 p.m., Creek road, Deltaville. Part of the First Fridays at Gloucester Arts Holly Point Art & Seafood Festi- on Main, 6580-B Main Street, The Oyster Shucking Contest is one of the highlights of the annual Urbanna Oyster Festival on November 1-2. val. 776-7200. Gloucester. Food, cash bar, mu- The contest is at 11 a.m. on Saturday behind the Urbanna Firehouse. Ratlines Book Discussion, sic by Bryan Forest. 824-9464. 3-4:30 p.m., aboard the Fran- cis Smith at the Deltaville Mari- October 4-5 Bring a small jar and baggies for nial Beach. Part of the squad’s Post 83, Route 198, Hudgins, time Museum, “Mr. Midshipman Crab Carnival, downtown West collection. $5 materials fee. Res- annual Harvest Festival. Mathews County. $8 donation. Hornblower” will be discussed, Point, begins 6 p.m. Friday and ervations required. 462-5030. Corn Maze, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 725-9133. refreshments. Free. 758-5717. 10 a.m. Saturday. Carnival rides, 100th Anniversary of Northern Neck Farm Museum, music, food, artists and crafts- Gloucester Woman’s Club, Route 360, Horsehead. $5. Thursday, October 10 October 11-13 people, firemen’s parade, fire- 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Edge Hill, GOP Oyster Roast, 2-5 p.m. Mutt Strut on the Catwalk Hospice Turkey Shoot Re- works. www.crabcarnival.com. Gloucester. Costumed actors, Cowart Seafood, Lottsburg. Fashion Show and Luncheon, gatta, Rappahannock Yachts, 843-4620. early 20th-century demonstra- All-you-can-eat oysters, raw or 11 a.m., Abingdon Ruritan Cen- Irvington. Classic sailboat race Harvest Festival, all day, tions, country store, refresh- steamed. Seafood chowder, hot ter, Bena. Sponsored by Glouces- on the Rappahannock River. Colonial Beach Volunteer Res- ments. 693-6201. dogs, drinks. Adult beverages ad- ter-Mathews Humane Society. Shoreside events, including cue Squad, Colonial Beach. Stratford Under Our Feet: ditional charge. Tickets $30, $5 $50. 694-0772. welcome happy hour, captain’s 224-7750. the Geology and Paleontol- children 7-12 years old, children Rotary Pork Roast, 5-8 p.m., meeting, barbecue banquet and Family Night, 6-7 p.m. ogy of Stratford Hall, 9 a.m.-1 under 7 free. Silent auction, raf- firehouse on Airport Road, breakfasts. Registration forms at Northumberland Public Library, p.m., Stratford Hall. Speaker pa- fle, music. 580-8313. Tappahannock. latellsails.com or call 776-6151. Heathsville. Celebrate Hispanic leontologist Robert Weems. $10 Fall Festival, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Liv- William & Mary Alumni Oys- Heritage Month. All stories pre- per person; $5 each in groups of ing Water Lutheran Church, 83 ter Roast, 5-8 p.m., Indian Saturday, October 12 sented in Spanish by storyteller three or more. 493-8038. Bluff Point Road, Kilmarnock. Creek Yacht and Country Club, Warsawfest, 9 a.m., Rappa- Isabel Garcia. 580-5051. Autumn Dance, 7:30-11:30 Crafts, flea market, music, 362 Club Drive, Kilmarnock. hannock Community College p.m. Festival Halle, Reedville. games, snacks, children’s crafts. 438-5739. grounds, Warsaw. Arts and craft Saturday, October 5 Sponsored by the Reedville Solar Home Tour, 10 a.m.-4 Becky’s New Car, 8 p.m. The vendors, children’s games, food. Montross Fall Festival, 9 Fishermen’s Museum. $20 per p.m. Three Gloucester homes Lancaster Playhouse, 361 Ches- Parade at 3 p.m. a.m.-4 p.m. Montross. 5K run at person. For reservations call and two Mathews homes that apeake Drive, White Stone. All Main Street Blues & Brews, 7 a.m., Paws Pet Show 11 a.m., 453-6529. use solar and wind power are seats $20. For reservations, call 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Tabb House parade 2 p.m. Music throughout 15th Annual Distinctive Ba- stops on the tour. Call 693-6381 435-3776 or visit www.lancaster- Lawn, Main Street, Gloucester the day. Awards ceremony 3:30 zaar, 8 a.m. Irvington United for more information. players.org. Court House. Music by five p.m. Methodist Church. Specialty Yorktown Wine Festival, noon- blues bands, 20 different micro- Oktoberfest, noon-10 p.m., tables, fall and holiday crafts, 6 p.m.Riverwalk Landing in York- Friday, October 11 brews. $15 in advance or $20 Warsaw Town Park, 171 Main bakery booth and lunch. Pro- town. Advance tickets $25 and Historical Marker Dedica- at the door. Sponsored by the Street. Sponsored by the Warsaw ceeds benefit the Northern Neck available at www.villageevents. tion, 11 a.m., Route 333 at Gloucester Main Street Associa- Rotary Club. Traditional Oktober- Free Health Clinic, Northern org. 757-890-3500. old Payne’s Store, Hartfield. tion. 695-0700. fest craft beer and food, games, Neck Food Bank, Animal Welfare Marker honors Lt. John Taylor Holly Point Art & Seafood contest, silent auction and music League of the Northern Neck and Sunday, October 6 Wood’s ambush of the Union Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., by the The Lost Vagabonds and college scholarship funds. Corn Maze, 1-4 p.m. Northern gunboat General Putnam at Deltaville Maritime Museum, Honkytonk Heroes Band. Tickets Talent Show, 7-9 p.m., Low- Neck Farm Museum, Route 360, Wilton Creek and is titled “Naval 287 Jackson Creek Road, $20 in advance or $25 at the er United Methodist Church, Horsehead. $5. Actions on Wilton Creek and the Deltaville. Over 70 original art- gate. Discount for children 12 Hartfield. $2 plus bring non-per- Northumberland County His- Rappahannock River.” After the ists, pirates, model trains, car and under. An all-ages event. Pur- ishable food items for the local torical Society, 2 p.m., 86 ceremony, the public is invited to show, creek cruises, seafood. chase tickets at www.warsawro- food bank. Back Street, Heathsville. Katie the Deltaville Maritime Museum, Free. 776-7200. taryclub.com. Yard Sale, 7 a.m.-noon, The Barney Moose will speak on 287 Jackson Creek Rd., to tour 18th Annual Fall Festival, all Food Foraging for Fall, 1-3 Earth Store, Kilmarnock. To ben- “Early American Food and Herbs the current exhibit about Wood day, Fairfields United Method- p.m. Belle Isle State Park. Hike efit the River Counties Chapter of from Colonial Times to the War and to view a replica of one of ist Church, Burgess. Children’s to find wild foods, taste natural the American Red Cross. of 1812.” Wood’s boarding cutters. 776- activities, arts and crafts ven- remedies for winter ailments and Haunted House, all day, Colo- World Famous Breakfast, 7200. www.deltavillemuseum. dors, bake sale, food, silent auc- learn how to make tinctures. nial Beach Rescue Squad, Colo- 8-11 a.m., American Legion com. 4 f  Fall/Holiday 2013 • Rivah • 3 Events f 3 Northern Neck Farm Museum, October 19-20 tion, music, hayride, pumpkin Route 360, Horsehead. $5. Battle of the Hook, Inn at War- painting. Farm to Fork Dinner, North- ner Hall, Gloucester. Re-enact- October Fun Festival, 11 a.m.- ern Neck Farm Museum, Route ment of Revolutionary War battle 3 p.m., Taber Park, Urbanna. Ac- 360, Horsehead. Reservations with over 1,000 participants. tivities for all ages and an “Art required. 761-5952. www.battleofthehook.org. Walk” through town. Art Speaks On The Bay, 4-7 Fish Fry & Barbecue Din- Octoberfest, 4-7 p.m., Frances p.m., Bay School, Main Street, ner, 4:30-7 p.m., American Le- de Sale Church, Mathews. Ger- Mathews. Juried art show open gion Post 83, Mathews. $10 for man food, beer and wine. Spon- to all Virginia artists. adults; 45 for children. Eat in or sored by Knights of Columbus. Fall Festival, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. take out. 725-7755. Sit-down dinner $18; $8 for chil- Sharon Baptist Church, Weems. dren under 10. Take-out dinners Parade 11 a.m. Tiny Tot contest, Sunday, October 20 $15. No tickets sold at door. music, food. Family Fall Festival, noon-2 Call 776-7427 or 725-5093 for Rappahannock River Run/ p.m., Lower United Methodist tickets. Walk, 8 a.m., 44 Water Church, Route 33, Hartfi eld. Fall Hayride, 2 p.m. Belle Lane, St. Margaret’s School, Free. Sponsored by the church Isle State Park. Take a hayride Tappahannock. Register at www. and Middlesex YMCA. 758-8846. around the park to learn about sms.org/run. 5th Annual Irvington Golf the park’s history and wildlife. Garden Walk, 10:30 a.m., Invitational, Golden Eagle Hot cider and campfi re to follow. They will be serving up oysters in Reedville, Saturday, November 9, at Brent and Becky’s Bulbs, Golf Course, Irvington. For Ir- $3 per person. Reservations rec- the Reedville Fishermen’s Museum. The oyster roast is from 2-5 p.m. Gloucester. Free. Pre-register at vingtonians and their guests. ommended. 462-5030. 693-3966. Complimentary entry fee and Run For Your Life! 5K and Trick & Trot Monster Mile, 9 435-3776 or visit www.lancaster- a.m. Rappahannock Westmin- Sunday, October 13 players.org. ster-Canterbury, Irvington. The James Madison Re-enact- 5K is an all-terrain course for run- ment, 4 p.m. and 5 p.m., Saturday, October 19 ners and walkers only. Wear cos- Middlesex Woman’s Club, 210 Dog Gone Dog Show, 11 a.m.- tumes along the Monster Mile. Virginia Street, Urbanna. Re- 3 p.m., Irvington town commons. Essex Children encouraged to trick-or- freshments will follow the perfor- Sponsored by the Animal Welfare s Tappahannock Farmers’ Market 9 a.m.–1 p.m. in mances at Historic Lansdowne League of the Northern Neck. treat while walking the one-mile the center of historic downtown Tappahannock, the course. For all ages. No pets on Virginia Street in Urbanna. Categories include best lap dog, please. Entry fees and registra- Sponsored by the Middlesex best tail wagger, best kisser. third Saturday of the month. 445-2067 tion required. 438-4024. County Museum & Historical So- Free admission. Register at the Gloucester Third Annual Walk for Water, ciety. $40. 776-6983. show. No cats please. s Summer Nights Market in Gloucester 4:30–7:30 9 a.m., Grace Episcopal Church, Go Wild!, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Rappa- Show Your Colors for Fall, 1 p.m. in Gloucester, every Wednesday. 695-0700 Kilmarnock. Benefi t for Living hannock River Valley Wildlife Ref- p.m. Belle Isle State Park. Pic- s Community Market 10 a.m–2 p.m. at the Bulb Water Sustainable Treatment uge, Hutchinson Tract, 19180 nic area. Learn about fall leaves Shoppe and Gardens at Brent and Becky’s Bulbs the Systems for developing countries Tidewater Trail, Tappahannock. and animal migration. Paint a t- second Saturday of each month through November. and disaster victims. 438-6677. The Rappahannock River Valley shirt with collected leaves. $3. Haunted House, all day, Colo- Wildlife Refuge Friends Group Reservations recommended. Sponsored by the Gloucester County Chamber of Com- nial Beach Rescue Squad, Colo- annual celebration. Bird walk 462-5030. merce. [email protected]. nial Beach. 9 a.m., kayak/canoe tour 10 Becky’s New Car, 8 p.m. The Lancaster Corn Maze, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. a.m.-noon, music by Ben Eber- Lancaster Playhouse, 361 Ches- s Irvington Farmers’ Market 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at Irvington Northern Neck Farm Museum, line noon-3 p.m. Throughout the apeake Drive, White Stone. All Commons, the fi rst Saturday of the month. 438-9088 Route 360, Horsehead. $5. day, bird hunt, trail hike, archery, seats $20. For reservations, call Mathews Home School/Artifact ID arts/crafts, birdhouse building, 435-3776 or visit www.lancaster- Day, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Kilmarnock free food and free raffl es. Silent players.org. s Mathews Farmers’ Market 9 a.m.–1 p.m. on the Museum, 76 North Main Street, auction. 366-6851. Bluegrass and BBQ, 1-4 p.m. Court Green, every Saturday. 725-3318 Kilmarnock. Field trip for home- Corn Maze, 1-4 p.m. Northern Ingleside Vineyards, Oak Grove. Middlesex schoolers. Public invited to bring Neck Farm Museum, Route 360, Celebrate the end of the harvest. s Deltaville Farmers’ Market 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at artifacts for identifi cation by Wil- Horsehead. $5. Bluegrass music, barbecue. In- Deltaville Maritime Museum and Holly Point Nature liamsburg archeologists. Free. Fish Fry, 5-7 p.m., Middlesex cludes tour, tasting and wine Park, the fourth Saturday of the month. 776-7200 Expressions, an exhibit featur- Volunteer Fire Department, glass. Food for sale or bring a ing art created by Commonwealth Urbanna. All-you-can-eat or picnic. Northumberland Assisted Living residents from carry-out. Kingston Parish Fall Fair, s Heathsville Farmers’ Market 9 a.m.–1p.m. at Rice’s nine Virginia communities, at the 9 a.m.-2 p.m., parish house, Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, the third Saturday of the Studio Gallery in Kilmarnock until Thursday, October 17 Main Street, Mathews. Free. month. 580-3377 October 26. Listening Lambs Story Hour, 725-2175. Richmond Firearms Auction, 7 p.m., 10-11 a.m. Northumberland Haunted House, all day, Colo- s Warsaw Farmers’ Market 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at the inter- Middlesex Sportsmen’s Hunt Public Library, Heathsville. For nial Beach Rescue Squad, Colo- Club, 1860 Twiggs Ferry Rd., almost 3’s and 3-5 year olds. nial Beach. section of Rt. 360 and Main Street, the second Satur- Hartfi eld. Proceeds benefi t Theme: Monster Fun. 580-5051. 12th Annual Community day of the month. 445-4459 Firearm Safety Education Pro- Oyster Roast, 5-9 p.m. 107 Westmoreland gram. [email protected]. Friday, October 18 Steamboat Road, Irvington. $45. s Montross Market Days 8 a.m.–1 p.m. at the old Bulb Basics Workshop, 1 Becky’s New Car, 8 p.m. The Advance tickets at chesapeak- Courthouse, the fi rst Saturday of the month. (703) p.m., Brent and Becky’s Bulbs, Lancaster Playhouse, 361 Ches- eacademy.org or at the school. 598-2112 7900 Daffodil Lane, Gloucester. apeake Drive, White Stone. All Music by the Phun Doctors. Free. Pre-register at 693-3966. seats $20. For reservations, call Corn Maze, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

4 • Rivah • Fall/Holiday 2013  Events refreshments by The Tides Inn. All teams must include one player with an Irvington address. 438-4460. Corn Maze, 1-4 p.m. Northern Neck Farm Museum, Route 360, Horsehead. $5. Harvest Home Rally, 11 a.m. Sharon Baptist Church, Weems. Fish fry at 1 p.m. ($8 donation). Waterways cleanup, Jones Creek Landing in Richmond County, 1 to 3 p.m., Register at 333-3525 extension 102. Tuesday, October 22 Inspiring New Trends in Flo- ral Design, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., The Battle of the Hook re-enactment will be Saturday and Sunday, October 19-20, on the grounds of the Inn at Warner Hall in Gloucester. More Indian Creek Yacht and Country than 1,500 infantry, cavalry, artillery and maritime landing re-enactors will recreate how the Colonists and their allies engaged the British Legion Club near Kilmarnock. The fall and other Crown forces in the historic Gloucester battle. fundraiser for the Garden Club of the Northern Neck. $40. 472-4206. 435-3776 or visit www.lancaster- lar haunts event $5 adults/$3 Haunted House, all day, Colo- rade, arts and crafts, children’s players.org. children. 493-8038. nial Beach Rescue Squad, Colo- activities, food, music. Wednesday, October 23 Family Night, 6:30-8 p.m. Gloucester Wine Festi- nial Beach. Zombie Run, Beaverdam Park, Commemoration of Gen. Wi- Northumberland Public Library, val, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Brent and Halloween Golf Cart Parade, Gloucester. www.gloucester- star’s Raid Into Mathews, 7 Heathsville. Spooky Tales. Guest Becky’s Bulbs, 7900 Daffodil 4-5 p.m. Colonial Beach Town Hill. parks.org. 693-2355. p.m., Kingston Parish, Mathews. storytellers and treats. Limited Lane, Gloucester. Ten wineries Join the Colonial Beach Chamber Spaghetti Dinner, 4-5 p.m. Sponsored by Mathews Histori- space. Registration required. will present tastings and semi- of Commerce and Custom Cartz takeouts, 5-7 p.m. eat in. cal Society. 580-5051 or stop by the library. nars. Music, vendors, food. www. as they parade on Town Hill in Hartfi eld Volunteer Fire Depart- Zumbathon, 7 p.m., Middlesex gloucesterwinefestival.com. their ghoulish carts. Information, ment, Route 3, Hartfi eld. Thursday, October 24 YMCA, Route 33, Hartfi eld. Becky’s New Car, 8 p.m. The contact Custom Cartz or the Co- VIMS Lecture, “Ocean 776-8846. Lancaster Playhouse, 361 Ches- lonial Beach Chamber of Com- Sunday, October 27 Plastics: Big and Small,” 7 apeake Drive, White Stone. All merce. 224-8145. Becky’s New Car, 3 p.m. The p.m., Watermen’s Hall, VIMS, Saturday, October 26 seats $20. For reservations, call Halloween Pub Crawl, for Lancaster Playhouse, 361 Ches- Gloucester Point. Free. Pre-regis- A “Spook-tacular” Stratford 435-3776 or visit www.lancaster- adults, costumes encouraged. apeake Drive, White Stone. All ter at 684-7846. Hall Halloween, 5:30-9 p.m. players.org. Sponsored by the Urbanna Busi- seats $20. For reservations, call Stratford Hall. Lecture by L.B. The Russians are Coming, ness Association. 435-3776 or visit www.lancaster- Friday, October 25 Taylor, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Family 7:30 p.m. Lancaster Middle Corn Maze, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. players.org. Becky’s New Car, 8 p.m. The event for all ages. Ghost tours School, Kilmarnock. Presented Northern Neck Farm Museum, Corn Maze, 1-4 p.m., Northern Lancaster Playhouse, 361 Ches- of the Great House. Halloween by the Northern Neck Orches- Route 360, Horsehead. $5. Neck Farm Museum, Route 360, apeake Drive, White Stone. All crafts and refreshments. Lecture tra. Mussorgsky’s Night on Bald Oktoberfest, all day, White Horsehead. $5. seats $20. For reservations, call $15 adults/$13 children. Regu- Mountain and much more. Stone. Chili cook-off contest, pa- Harvest Festival, 1-4 p.m., Northern Neck Farm Museum, Route 360, Horsehead. Thursday, October 31 Scary Halloween in the Park, 6-8 p.m., Deltaville Maritime Museum and Holly Point Na- ture Park, 287 Jackson Creek Dream Big. Road, Deltaville. For all ages. 776-7200. Trick or Treat, 5:30-8 p.m., Main Street, Gloucester Court House. Sponsored by Gloucester Main Street Association. Build Smart. 695-0700. Kandy for Kids, 4-6 p.m., Kilmarnock. Trick-or-treat along Main Street and ride the trolley to business. Friday, November 1 Impressionistic Art, 6 p.m., Joseph P. Oliva (o) 804-438-5092 (c) 804-436-4828 Setting the standard of excellence for First Fridays at Gloucester Arts on Main, 6580-B Main Street, 3RVW2ͿFH%R[,UYLQJWRQ9LUJLQLD ÀQHKRPHEXLOGLQJLQWKH1RUWKHUQ1HFN Gloucester. Skip Hollingsworth MSROLYD#JPDLOFRP DQG0LGGOH3HQLQVXODVLQFH will be the featured artist. Food, 6 f  Fall/Holiday 2013 • Rivah • 5 Events f 5 Neck Food Bank, Animal Welfare A comedy by Harry Kurntz. Tick- merce. Free. 693-3966. cash bar, music by Matt Thomas. League of the Northern Neck and ets at www.westmorelandplay- Annual Fall Oyster & Ham 824-9464. college scholarship funds. ers.org, [email protected] or Supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Upper Decorative Needlepoint Middlesex NAACP Queen 529-9345. Middlesex Volunteer Fire Depart- Class, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Rice’s Contest/Banquet, 5 p.m., The ment, Water View. Eat in or take Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, Beacon, Topping. Advance tick- Saturday, November 9 out. Tickets at the door. Heathsville. 580-3377. ets for adults is $30, and $20 Big Rockfish Tournament, for ages 11 and under. Tickets Garrett’s Marina, Route 17, Sunday, November 10 November 1-11 at the door will be $35 and $25, Essex County. Sponsored by Aromatherapy Crafts Class, Care Package Collection, respectively. 776-0238. Aylett Country Day School. 1 p.m.-4 p.m., Rice’s Hotel/ Belle Isle State Park. Help cre- Wool Applique Quilting Class, SOS: Simple Outdoor Sur- Hughlett’s Tavern, Heathsville. ate care packages for patients at 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Rice’s Hotel/ vival, 8:45 a.m.-noon, Stratford 580-3377. McGuire Veterans Affair Medical Hughlett’s Tavern, Heathsville. Hall. Come enjoy the woodlands Center in Richmond. All items 580-3377. and practice survival skills. Chil- Thursday, November 14 should be new. Call to find out Braided Rugmaking Class, dren under 8 must be accompa- Steak and Burger Dinner, what is needed. Items can be be 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Rice’s nied by an adult. $12 per person. Boys & Girls Club of the North- delivered to camp store or visitor Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, 493-8038. ern Neck, Kilmarnock, 6 p.m. center. 462-5030. Heathsville. 580-3377. Oyster Roast, 2-5 p.m. Second annual fund-raiser. Julien Virginia Oyster Shucking Reedville Fishermen’s Museum, Patterson to speak, club mem- November 1-2 Contest, 11 a.m., Urbanna Fire- Main Street, Reedville. Purchase bers to be honored as well as 57th Annual Urbanna Oys- house. Part of the Urbanna Oys- tickets at the museum, 453- Capt. William Knull Jr., the club’s ter Festival, activities from 10 ter Festival. 6529 or www.rfmuseum.org. first president. $100. 435-9696 a.m.-midnight Friday, and 9 a.m.- On Sunday, October 13, a James Winter Market, 9 a.m.-1 or [email protected]. 5 p.m. Saturday. Music, food, Madison Re-enactment will be Sunday, November 3 p.m, Festival Halle, Reedville. Cardmaking and Scrapbook- arts and crafts, dance at fire- held at 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. at World Famous Breakfast, 453-6529. ing Class, 1 p.m.- 4 p.m., house, oyster shucking contest, the Middlesex Woman’s Club in 8-11 a.m., American Legion Braided Rugmaking Class, Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, wine tastings, beer gardens, Urbanna. Refreshments will follow Post 83, Route 198, Hudgins, 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Rices’ Heathsville. 580-3377. two parades, children’s rides, the performances at Historic Mathews County. $8 donation. Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, waterfront displays, historic Lansdowne on Virginia Street in 725-9133. Heathsville. 580-3377. Saturday, November 16 workboats, car show. www.urban- Urbanna. The event is sponsored Holiday Crafters Market, Ware Academy Silent Auc- naoysterfestival.com. by the Middlesex County Museum November 8-10 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Brent and tion/Gala, 6 p.m.-midnight, & Historical Society. Tickets 19th Annual Rockfish Tour- Becky’s Bulbs, 7900 Daffodil Ware Academy, Gloucester. Live Saturday, November 2 are $40. Call 776-6983. Above, nament, 5 p.m. November 8 Lane, Gloucester.Sponsored by music by Slapnation, $100. The Virginia Wine and Oyster John Douglas Hall as former U.S. through 6 p.m. November 10, Co- Gloucester Chamber of Com- 693-3825. 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Braided Rugmaking Class, Saturday, November 23 p.m., Lower Middlesex Volunteer 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Rice’s Christmas Village, 9 a.m.-3 Fire Department, Deltaville. Tree Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, p.m., Hartfield Volunteer Fire lighting, singing, refreshments, Heathsville. 580-3377. Department, route 3, Hartfield. visit from Santa. 776-7160. Highway Marker Dedication, Visit from Santa, craft vendors, Tree of Love Lighting, 5 p.m., 2 p.m., Kilmarnock, South Main and food. Richmond County Museum, Street. State marker dedicated in Courthouse Square, Warsaw. memory of Dr. Morgan E. Norris. Thursday, November 28 Music by Cobham Park Baptist Guest speakers, dedication, Thanksgiving Dinner, noon-6 Church choir. reception. p.m., Stratford Hall. 493-8038. Deck The Halls, 2-4 p.m., Garden Walk, 10:30 a.m., Community Thanksgiving Mathews Memorial Library, Brent and Becky’s Bulbs, Dinner, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., 725-5747. Gloucester. Free. Pre-register at Kingston Parish, 320 Main 693-3966. Street, Mathews. 725-2175. Tuesday, December 3 WRAR Christmas Wishes, Saturday, November 23 November 29-30 Tappahannock. Braided Rugmaking Class, Bay School Holiday Open 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Rices’ House, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. each Wednesday, Dec. 4 Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, day, 279 Main Street, Mathews. Mary Young Tracy Holiday Heathsville. 580-3377. 725-1278. Decorative Workshop, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Stratford Hall. Learn now Thursday, November 21 Saturday, November 30 to make a Christmas door wreath Turkey Trot, 8-11 a.m., Braided Rugmaking Class, and table arrangements. $50 for 4-mile walk/run/bike ride from 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Rices’ one or $85 for both. $10 box Mathews High School to Williams Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, lunch option. 493-8038. Wharf Landing. Bring canned Heathsville. 580-3377. Winter Wonderland, evening, good item for Hands Across White Stone. Tree lighting. Visit Mathews. 725-9685. Sunday, December 1 from Santa. Warsaw Christmas Parade, November 22-24 3 p.m. Richmond Road, Warsaw. Friday, December 6 Open Studio Tour, 1-5 p.m. Santa visits following the parade Urbanna Christmas Parade, 7 each day, Gwynn’s Island Muse- on the grounds of Rappahannock p.m., Virginia Street. Live music, um. Free. 725-7949. Community College. To register caroling, food, visits with Santa an entry, www.wrcmsp.com. at the Urbanna Firehouse. Activ- Love Lights Ceremony, 4-6 ites begin at 4:30 p.m. at the firehouse. 758-2613. Urbanna Vol. Fire Dept. First Fridays, 6 p.m., Irvington’s Carts and Carols holiday event is Saturday, December 7, Gloucester Arts on Main, 6580- beginning at 5:30 p.m. The celebration includes a decorated golf cart B Main Street, Gloucester. Bob parade and tree lighting. Oyster Festival Leek and Jeff Helm will be the November 1st & 2nd featured artists. Food, cash bar, music by Matt Thomas. for children. Photos with Santa. Lighted Christmas Parade, Friday 824-9464. Music, food. Historical walking 7 p.m., Main Street Kilmarnock, tours of Heathsville Town Square. Christmas By the Bay is this DJ Bo-Bo • Noon – 4 p.m. Saturday, December 7 580-3377. year’s theme. Urbanna Christmas House Carts and Carols, 5:30 p.m., Photos With Santa, 10 a.m.- Friday Night Tour, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Four Irvington. A decorated golf cart 2 p.m., Mathews Visitor and In- Fireman’s Parade 7 p.m. homes and two historic build- parade. Tree lighting. Carol formation Center, Main Street, ings will be open for tours. www. singing. Mathews Court House. “Rock the Firehouse Field” urbanna.com. 758-1606. Christmas Craft Show, all day, Jackson Creek Christmas Gloucester Christmas & Holi- Colonial Beach Volunteer Rescue Cruise, 4-8 p.m., Hayrides from with Sweet Justice from Urbanna day Parade, 2-4 p.m., Main Squad, Colonial Beach. Deltaville Community Associa- 8 p.m. – Midnight • Gates open at 6 p.m. Street, Gloucester Court House. Santa’s Wonderland and tion (DCA) building to public dock $5 Cover (21 & older. ID required) 693-2364. Winter Festival, all day, Colo- boats will be loaded. Hayride 15th Annual Distinctive Ba- nial Beach, town hill. Parade and back to DCA building. Rain date Saturday zaar, 8 a.m., Irvington United lighted boat parade. December 8. $5 adults; ages 12 “Put on your Shagging Shoes” with Methodist Church. Specialty Community Tree Lighting, and under free (no children under tables, fall and holiday crafts, Mathews Visitor and Information 50 lbs.). 815-3102. The Coolin Out Band from VA Beach bakery booth and lunch. Pro- Center, Main Street, Mathews 1–5 p.m. • Gates open at Noon ceeds benefit the Northern Neck Court House. Saturday, December 14 $5 Cover Free Health Clinic, Northern Essex Christmas Parade, Neck Food Bank, Animal Welfare Sunday, December 8 Tappahannock. Sponsored by No Pets • No Coolers • No Weapons League of the Northern Neck and Holiday Open House and the Essex Department of Parks college scholarship funds. Santa Dash, Main Street, and Recreation. RV Camping available at the Bon Secour Parking Lot by the Golden Village Christmas, Gloucester. Sponsored by Mathews Christmas Parade, Firehouse. $50 per night (no water, sewer, electric) 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Rice’s Inn/ Gloucester Main Street Associa- Mathews Court House. Call Doug Lloyd for booking info. 804-366-0760 Hughlett’s Tavern, Heathsville. tion. 695-0700. 1774: A Stratford Hall Christ- In the Transportation Museum mastide, 4:30-8:30 p.m., Sponsored by: Miller Lite, Premium Dist. of Virginia, Building. Gift shop, bake shop, Friday, December 13 Stratford Hall. Experience the Urbanna Market IGA & Bethpage Camp Resort vendor sales. $1 shopping area 35th Annual Kilmarnock 8 f  Fall/Holiday 2013 • Rivah • 7 Events f 7 Great House and grounds as the The Broadway Lees host holiday festivities. $10 adults/$5 children. Christmas Tenors will candlelight dinner by reservation only. 493-8038. open On 18th Annual Christmas on Cockrell’s Creek, 10 a.m.-5 Stage series p.m., Reedville. Sponsored by the Reedville Fishermen’s Muse- KILMARNOCK—The um. For advance tickets, visit the Rappahannock Foundation for the museum or call 453-6529. Arts’ On Stage 2013-14 season will open with The Broadway Sunday, December 15 Tenors on Saturday, October 19, at 18th Annual Christmas on 7:30 p.m. Cockrell’s Creek, 11 a.m.-5 Robin and Linda Williams and p.m., Reedville. Sponsored by Their Fine Group was rescheduled the Reedville Fishermen’s Muse- to open September 28, but that um. For advance tickets, visit the concert has been shifted to to Sat- museum or call 453-6529. urday, November 16, at 7:30 p.m. On Stage concerts are held at the Tuesday, December 24 Lancaster Middle School Theater, Christmas Eve Row, 8-10 191 School Street in Kilmarnock. a.m., Williams Wharf Landing, The series is supported in part by Route 614, Mathews. the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment Sunday, December 29 for the Arts. Chesapeake Invest- Hospice Turkey Shoot Regatta set for October 11-13 A Washington Family Christ- ment Group Inc. is the On Stage The Hospice Turkey Shoot Regatta will be held Friday through Sunday, October 11-13, at Rappahannock mas, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., George season sponsor. Yachts in Irvington. The regatta will feature classic sailboat races on the Rappahannock River. Shoreside Washington Birthplace National Tickets may be purchased at events include a welcome happy hour, captain’s meeting, barbecue banquet and breakfasts, held at Monument, 1732 Pope’s Creek 435-0292, or rappahannockfoun- Rappahannock Yachts. Registration forms are at www.latellsails.com or call 776-6151. Road, Colonial Beach. Celebrate dation.org. the 12 Days of Christmas, which begins Christmas Day and ends on January 5. The Memo- Creek cruise set for Dec. 13 rial House will be decorated. DELTAVILLE––The Jackson Creek Christmas Boat Tour is from 4-8 Colonial Christmas music. Dem- p.m. on Friday, December 13. Participants gather at the Deltaville Com- onstrations and activities with munity Center and take hayrides to the public dock, where they board costumed interpreters. The park boats for the cruise. Call 815-3102. for details. will be illuminated at dusk with candles. 224-1732. Orchestra performance due Oct. 26

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8 • Rivah • Fall/Holiday 2013  Urbanna Christmas House Tour set for Dec. 7 Ware Academy URBANNA—The Urbanna magnificently decorated for the plans ‘going Christmas House Tour Commit- tour. Docents dressed in period tee has plans for this year’s tour clothing make the tour through wild’ auction- well under way. The date is set for the lovely old rooms a memory- Saturday, December 7, from 10 making experience, especially for November 16 a.m.-4:30 p.m. history buffs. Committee spokesperson Also included on the slate is GLOUCESTER—Ware Acad- Kerry Robusto has announced the palatial country estate now emy is going wild this year at its that for the first time visitors will known as the James Ross River annual silent auction. be able to visit the home of John Plantation, along with the sen- The Gloucester independent and Bucci Zeugner of Richmond. sational riverfront home of Tom school will host its signature Their lovely Victorian creek-side Williamson of Richmond. annual fund-raising event in the home, Fort Nonsense, is a famil- In town, the James Mills Factor gymnasium on campus, featur- iar landmark known as well by Store and the Middlesex County ing a “Wild About Ware” safari boaters as by legend, and should Woman’s Club will also have their theme, on November 16 from 6 be a huge delight for all who doors open to tour-goers. Expect p.m.-midnight. make Urbanna a destination for a lot of special holiday touches. This year, for the first time, the the house tour. Information about ticket sales, auction will include live music Welcomed back to the tour parking and more details will be from “Slapnation,” the band for- this year is one of Urbanna’s forthcoming at www.urbanna. merly known as “Slapwater.” historic treasures, Lansdowne, com, and in press releases and on Tickets are $75 per person, or home to Col. and Mrs. Arthur Facebook. A featured tour stop, Fort Nonsense overlooks Urbanna Creek. $100 per couple. Reserve tickets Gravatt. Lansdowne is always Call 758-1606 for details. now by calling Ware Academy at 693-3825. Ware Academy has already Rappahannock Art League schedules October events received auction donations of week-long vacations at all-inclu- KILMARNOCK—The a variety of mediums. Hours are 10 An Expressions exhibit will be 23 and October 26. She will teach sive resorts in Panama, the British Rappahannock Art League will a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday at on display at the Studio Gallery the processes, materials, and tech- Virgin Islands, Antigua, St. Lucia sponsor a number of shows, exhib- the Studio Gallery in Kilmarnock. October 15 to October 26. Over 50 niques, and each participant will and Barbados, James said. its and workshops during October. The public is welcome, admission pieces of art created by Common- create a 10-inch-by-10-inch mosaic Individuals, families and busi- Members are currently holding is free and all art work is for sale. A wealth Assisted Living residents accent mirror. The one-day class nesses can sponsor the auction an Abstract Show through October reception for the Abstract Show is from nine Virginia communities will be held at her home studio in itself or donate unique items for 12 featuring original works of art in from 5 to 7 p.m. October 4. will be displayed. Ophelia. Call 436-9309. guests to bid on. An abstract painting workshop An Art Forum on the anatomy Cash sponsorships of $1,000 with Rose Nygaard will be held of a painting will be presented by or more include six tickets to the October 15-17 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Rachel Sawan White, a member auction (valued at $75 each) with each day at the gallery. Areas to be of the art and design faculty at preferred seating at a reserved covered include elements of design, Orchard House School, at 1 p.m on table and signage to represent the use of color, texture and composi- October 28. While dissecting works donor. tion. For registration information, by artists such as Michelangelo, Ware Academy is at 7036 John call 436-9309 or stop by the art Rembrandt and Van Gogh, partici- Clayton Memorial Highway in gallery. pants will discover the fundamen- Gloucester. A “Mosaics 101” workshop with tals that have made them endure For more information, contact In Store Now! Sukey Starkey will be held October through history. James at 693-3825. Bluetooth Speakers, Cell Phone Battery Boosters, Sari Scarves, Offering the best in Trendy, Classic and Fun Roman Glass Jewelry is back Home Decorating! Hunter Douglas Window Fashions, Furniture, Area Rugs and New Fall Decorative Accessories Staging and Design Service Apparel!

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o avoid disappointment, call Phun Doctors, 5-9 p.m., Chesa- Tthe numbers where indi- peake Academy, 107 Steamboat cated to verify dates and times Road, Irvington. Part of the annu- of events. All area codes are al Cheaspeake Academy Oyster (804) unless otherwise listed. Roast. Tickets are $45 in advance or $50 at the door. 438-5575. Karl Hepler, 1-4 p.m., Ingleside Friday, October 4 Winery, 5872 Leedstown Road, Crush, 8 p.m., Town Square, West Oak Grove. Bluegrass and Barbe- Point Crab Carnival. 843-4620. cue. $15 in advance. 224-8687. Legacy, 7-10 p.m., Willaby’s, 327 Steve Jarrell and Sons of the Stephen Bennett will perform at Old Ferry Road, White Stone. Beach, Dockside Restaurant & Gloucester Arts on Main at 7 p.m. 435-0000. Blue Heron Pub, 1787 Castle- on Saturday, November 16. Matt Bryan Forest, 6 p.m., Gloucester wood Drive, Colonial Beach. Thomas, a local favorite, mentored Arts on Main, 6580-B Main 224-8726. by Stephen Bennett, will be the Street, Gloucester. 824-9464. opening performer. Friday, October 25 Saturday, October 5 John Emil, 7-10 p.m., Willaby’s, Sweet Justice, 3 p.m., Town 327 Old Ferry Road, White Stone. Square, West Point Crab Carnival. 435-0000. Friday, November 1 843-4620. Urbanna Oyster Festival, 10 Southern Gentlemen, 2-5 p.m., Saturday, October 26 a.m.-midnight, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Cowart Seafood, Lottsburg. GOP Bobby Messano, 6-8 p.m., Stuck on a Name (reggae) plays Oyster Roast. Tickets $30 for Deltaville Maritime Museum, 287 on the Festival Village Stage on adults, $5 for children. 580-8313. Jackson Creek Road, Deltaville. Rappahannock Avenue; Robert The Lost Vagabonds and Honky- 776-7200. Keyes, a multi-facet solo finger tonk Heroes, noon–10 p.m., War- HydraFx, Dockside Restaurant style guitarist, performs on the saw Town Park, 171 Main Street. & Blue Heron Pub, 1787 Castle- porch of the Old Tobacco Ware- Part of Oktoberfest celebration. wood Drive, Colonial Beach. house (the one-hour long sets Tickets $20 in advance or $25 at 224-8726. start at 10 a.m., noon and 2 the gate. Discount for 12 and un- Northern Neck Orchestra, 7:30 p.m.); Bad Ace plays rock and der. www.warsawrotaryclub.com. p.m., Lancaster Middle School country from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Marimba Master Larissa Venzie, Theater, 191 School Street, the waterfront stage at the town 7 p.m., Gloucester Arts on Main, Kilmarnock. “The Russians are marina; and Sweet Justice will 6580-B Main Street, Gloucester Coming,” Mussorgsky’s “Night play from 8 p.m.-midnight at the Court House. 824-9464. On Saturday, October 26, from 6-8 p.m., multiple Grammy nominee On Bald Mountain” and more. firemen’s dance at the Urbanna Siloam Church Choir, One Day and Blues Hall of Famer Bobby Messano brings his new “Welcome Honkytonk Heroes, 9 p.m., White Firehouse. Remains, Voices of Macedo- to Deltaville” CD to the Deltaville Maritime Museum for a CD release Stone Event Center, 606 Chesa- Ray Pittman, 7-10 p.m., Willaby’s, nia, and Men of Shabach, 9 concert. peake Drive, White Stone. Annual 327 Old Ferry Road, White Stone. a.m.-3:30 p.m., Montross Fall Costume Party. $10 cover. 435-0000. Festival. Opry Does Hee Haw, 8 p.m., Matt Thomas, 6 p.m., Gloucester at 4 p.m. Tickets are $20 and Cello-Piano Duo Gee-Mackey, 3 Donk’s Theater, Mathews. Tick- Arts on Main, 6580-B Main Friday, October 11 available at the museum office. p.m., Rappahannock Westmin- ets $12 adults, $5 children 12 Street, Gloucester. 824-9464. Mercy Creek, 7-10 p.m., Willa- 776-7200. ster-Canterbury, Irvington. Call and under. 725-7760. by’s, 327 Old Ferry Road, White Talent Search, 8 p.m., Donk’s 438-4000 by October 12. Halloween Party, music at Sand- Saturday, November 2 Stone. 435-0000. Theater, Mathews. Tickets $12 piper Reef, Hallieford. 725-3331. Urbanna Oyster Festival, 9 a.m.-5 adults, $5 children 12 and under. Friday, October 18 Saturday, October 12 725-7760. Megan Jean and the KFB, 7-10 Main Street Blues & Brews, Main Ray Meeks Band, KC’s Crabs and p.m., Willaby’s, 327 Old Ferry Street, Gloucester Court House. Cues, 10428 Jessie Ball duPont Road, White Stone. 435-0000. Music lineup: Herbie D and the Memorial Highway. 435-7665. Dangermen (noon-1 p.m.), Tough Reign, Praise 4 Eternity Minis- Saturday, October 19 Deal (1:20-2:20 p.m.), Bobby tries, Willie Chapel Choir, Rick The Broadway Tenors, 7:30 p.m., “Blackhat” Walters (2:40-3:40 Gilbert, and Legacy, 1 p.m., Wes- Lancaster Middle School Theater, p.m.), Planet Full of Blues (4-5:10 ley Presbyterian Church, Weems. 191 School Street, Kilmarnock. p.m.) and The Julius Pittman Proj- Community Holy Hoedown and Rappahannock Foundation for ect (5:30-7 p.m.). $15 in advance Gospel Sing to benefit community the Arts On Stage series. By sea- or $20 at the door. 695-0700. outreach. Food. $10 adults and son subscription or single perfor- Raise the Roof Music Festival, 5$ children. mance, $35. 435-0292. www. 5-9 p.m., Deltaville Maritime Mu- rappahannockfoundation.org seum, 287 Jackson Creek Road, Sunday, October 13 Jeff Little Trio, 7:30 p.m., Deltaville. Featured bands: Gary Ben Eberline, Noon-3:30 p.m., Northumberland High School Archer of “Jumbo Lump Daddy”; Rappahannock River Valley Auditorium, Claraville. Rappa- Eileen Edmonds, Jay Gillespie Wildlife Refuge Hutchinson hannock Concert Association. and Jake Moore; New York City’s Tract, 19180 Tidewater Trail, By season subscription or single “Loose Canyons”; and “Reck- Tappahannock. Part of the Go performance, $25. www.rappah- lessly Abandoned.” Gates open Wild Celebration. 366-6851. annockconcerts.org. 472-3396. Sweet Justice will perform at the Fireman’s Dance from 8 p.m.-midnight on Friday, November 1, at the Urbanna Oyster Festival.

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472-3396. Friday, November 29 Fine Swiss Cheese, 8 p.m., White Stone Event Center, 606 Chesa- peake Drive, White Stone. Saturday, November 30 Sam Grow Band, Dockside Res- taurant & Blue Heron Pub, 1787 Castlewood Drive, Colonial Beach. 224-8726. Monday, December 3 Christchurch Chorale, 3:30 p.m., Honkytonk Heroes will be playing at several venues in the area. Catch Historic Christ Church, 420 Christ them at Oktoberfest in Warsaw on Saturday, October 5, the White Stone Church Road, Weems. The Holly Event Center costume party on Saturday, October 26, and KC’s Crabs and the Ivy, refreshments fol- The opening concert of the On Stage 2013-14 season will be The and Cues New Year’s Eve. low. Admission: 2 non-perish- Broadway Tenors on Saturday, October 19, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets may able items for local food bank. be purchased at 435-0292, or rappahannockfoundation.org. 438-6855. p.m., Rip Tide plays classic rock, 435-0000. southern rock and new country Friday, December 6 man of King George will be ac- 725-3331. on the Festival Village Stage from Saturday, November 16 Chesapeake Chorale, 8 p.m., companied by Becky Stewart Sunday, December 22 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and again from Dorian & Bethany, 1–4 p.m., Ingle- Northumberland High School of King George. To benefit the Nouvelet Chamber Choir, 5 p.m., 3-5 p.m.; guitarist Robert Keyes side Winery, 5872 Leedstown Auditorium, Claraville. Tickets at Hospice Support Services of the White Stone Methodist Church, returns to the Old Tobacco Ware- Road, Oak Grove. Fall Barrel Tast- door. Northern Neck. For reservations, 118 Methodist Church Road. Sa- house porch for 1-hour perfor- ing. $20 in advance. 224-8687. Ware Academy Handbell Choir, 6 333-0084. cred Christmas music performed mances at 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and Scuffletown, 5 p.m., Yankee p.m., Gloucester Arts on Main, from the side balconies. 1 p.m.; Still Kickin’ plays classic Point Marina, 1303 Oak Hill 6580-B Main Street, Gloucester. Sunday, December 15 rock and oldies at the waterfront Road, Lancaster. Part of the Yan- 824-9464. Thomas Pandolphi, 3 p.m., Tuesday, December 31 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3-5 p.m.; kee Point Marina Oyster Fest. Voiceplay Holiday Concert, 7 p.m., Mathews High School. Sponsored Salty Dawg, 7 p.m–1 a.m., Yan- and Coolin’ Out Band plays beach 462-7635. West Point High School auditori- by Concerts By The Bay. kee Point Marina, 1303 Oak Hill music on the Firemen’s Stage be- Robin and Linda Williams, 7:30 um. Part of the Arts Alive concert Road, Lancaster. By reservation hind the firehouse from 1-5 p.m. p.m., Lancaster Middle School series. www.artsalive.org. Saturday, December 21 only. 462-7635. Lewis McGehee, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Theater, 191 School Street, HydraFx, Dockside Restaurant Honkytonk Heroes, KC’s Crabs The Dog and Oyster Vineyard, Kilmarnock. Rappahannock Foun- Saturday, December 7 & Blue Heron Pub, 1787 Castle- and Cues, 10428 Jessie Ball Irvington. Part of the Virginia Wine dation for the Arts On Stage se- Chesapeake Chorale, 8 p.m., wood Drive, Colonial Beach. duPont Memorial Highway. and Oyster Classic. 438-6053. ries. By season subscription or Lancaster Middle School Theater, 224-8726. 435-7665. Wrecking Crew, Dockside Restau- single performance, $35. 435- 191 School Street, Kilmarnock. Nouvelet Chamber Choir, 5 p.m., rant & Blue Heron Pub, 1787 Cas- 0292. www.rappahannockfounda- Tickets at door. White Stone Methodist Church, tlewood Drive, Colonial Beach. tion.org. Smith Family Christmas Show, 8 118 Methodist Church Road. Sa- Have an event to be listed 224-8726. Slapnation, 6 p.m.-midnight, Ware p.m., Donk’s Theater, Mathews. cred Christmas music performed in the May 2014 Rivah? For Middle Peninsula events, Kasey Ray Meeks, KC’s Crabs and Academy Auction/Gala, Route Tickets $12 adults, $5 children from the side balconies. email [email protected]. Cues, 10428 Jessie Ball duPont 14, Gloucester. 12 and under. 725-7760. Christmas Show, music at the For Northern Neck events Memorial Highway. 435-7665. Sandpiper Reef Restaurant, 342 email [email protected]. Friday, November 22 Sunday, December 8 Misty Cove Road, Hallieford. Friday, November 8 Bailey Horsley, 7-10 p.m., Wil- Chesapeake Chorale, 3 p.m., Tray and Linda Eppes, 7-10 p.m., laby’s, 327 Old Ferry Road, White St. Clare Walker Middle School, Willaby’s, 327 Old Ferry Road, Stone. 435-0000. Route 33, Locust Hill. Tickets at White Stone. 435-0000. door. Saturday, November 23 Saturday, November 9 James Justin & Co, 1 p.m., The Monday, December 9 Talent Search Finale, 8 p.m., Tides Inn, 480 King Carter Drive, Natalie MacMaster, 7 p.m., Donk’s Theater, Mathews. Tick- Irvington. Part of the Taste By the Lancaster Middle School Theater, ets $12 adults, $5 children 12 Bay sponsored by the Lancaster 191 School Street, Kilmarnock. and under. 725-7760. By the Bay Chamber. $30 in ad- Rappahannock Foundation for One Fine Mess, Dockside Restau- vance, $35 at the door. the Arts On Stage series. By sea- rant & Blue Heron Pub, 1787 Cas- Donna Ulisse’s Christmas, 8 p.m., son subscription or single perfor- tlewood Drive, Colonial Beach. Donk’s Theater, Mathews. $15. mance, $35. 435-0292. www. 224-8726. 725-7760. rappahannockfoundation.org Sunday, November 10 Sunday, November 24 Saturday, December 14 Pavlo, 3 p.m., Concerts By The The Washington Saxophone Quar- Ray Meeks Band, KC’s Crabs and Bay, Mathews High School. www. tet, 3 p.m., Northumberland High Cues, 10428 Jessie Ball duPont concertsbythebay.org. School Auditorium, Claraville. Memorial Highway. 435-7665. Rappahannock Concert Associa- Musical Concert, 7:30 p.m., Friday, November 15 tion. By season subscription or Westmoreland Players Theater, The Julius Pittman Project will play from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Main Street The Delvers, 7-10 p.m., Willaby’s, single performance, $25. www. 16217 Richmond Road, Callao. Blues & Brews festival on Main Street in Gloucester Court House on 327 Old Ferry Road, White Stone. rappahannockconcerts.org. Mezzo soprano Margaret Bush- Friday, October 11. The event features five bands and 20 microbrews and begins at 11:30 a.m.  Fall/Holiday 2013 • Rivah • 11 Northern Humane Society’s ‘Mutt Strut Neck Garden Club to hold on the Catwalk’ set for Oct. 10 fundraiser GLOUCESTER—The ager of Brent and Becky’s Bulbs, Fashions will be provided by Gloucester-Mathews Humane will be our emcee this year.” Lili’s of Ghent in Norfolk, which KILMARNOCK—The Society (GMHS) 8th annual Mutt In conjunction with the event, donates a portion of its sales to Garden Club of the Northern Strut on the Catwalk Fashion Show raffle tickets are being sold for the GMHS. The fashion show’s Neck (GCNN) will hold its fall and Luncheon will take place on the Redskins/Chicago Bears NFL runway finale, featuring profes- fundraiser from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, October 10, beginning game at Fed Ex Field on October sional models from Lili’s of Ghent, on Tuesday, October 22, at Indian at 11 a.m. at the Abingdon Ruritan 20, or a Sunrise Balloon Ride and and some animal-loving members Creek Yacht and Country Club Marimba master Larissa Venzie Center in Bena. an overnight stay at the gorgeously of our community accompanied near Kilmarnock. The theme will All proceeds from the event renovated Inn at Willow Grove in by the shelter’s animal stars, will be “Inspiring New Trends in Floral Marimba concert support shelter animals awaiting Orange Tickets are $5 each; 5 for be set to music from The Wizard Design,” according to event chair adoption. Tickets to the event are $20; or 30 tickets for $100, and are of Oz! Kate Muller. set for October 5 $50 each or $450 for a reserved now available at the Gloucester- The GMHS is open to the public Cindy Naylor, owner of The table for eight. For more informa- Mathews-Middlesex Animal Shel- on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Wild Bunch in Kilmarnock, will GLOUCESTER—On Satur- tion, tickets or tables, call 694- ter, and at various events before Fridays and Saturdays from 11 present “Inspiring New Trends in day, October 5, starting at 7 p.m., 0772 or email [email protected]. the show. Winning tickets will be a.m.-4 p.m., Wednesday from 11 Floral Design” and demonstrate marimba master Larissa Venzie Betsy Henderson, acting direc- drawn at the fashion show, and a.m.-6 p.m., and closed on Sun- several flower arranging concepts will give a concert at Gloucester tor of the GMHS, said “more than winners do not need to be present days. Visit www.gmhumanesoci- for the fall and the holidays. Arts on Main. 300 women (and a few good men) to win. ety.org for more information. She opened the Wild Bunch in Venzie has played for audi- from the Middle Peninsula, North- Urbanna in 2003 and moved to ences in Linz, Austria, and Paris, ern Neck and beyond will come Kilmarnock recently. France, during international com- together for one of the area’s most Winter market set in Reedville Tickets for the fundraiser are petitions. She performed 10 solo beloved events.” This year’s show, $40 and include lunch, the pro- recitals at Ithaca College and has titled “The Wizard of Pawz,” cel- REEDVILLE—A diversity of Most of the items for sale have gram and more than 40 distinc- had solo performances at the New ebrates 101 years of the GMHS, vendors, quality products, and a been created by hand, or artisti- tive raffle prizes. Naylor’s creative York State Day of Percussion in and just so happens to coincide charming setting will be distin- cally crafted. arrangements will be among the Binghamton, N.Y., and at Cornell with the 75th anniversary of the guishing features of the Winter Parking is ample and conces- items in the raffle. Raffle tickets University. All are invited to attend making of “The Wizard of Oz”! Market November 9 at Festival sions will be indoors for breakfast will be sold at the event. this performance at Gloucester Henderson said she is delighted to Halle in Reedville from 9 a.m. to and a light lunch. The facility is Tickets can be purchased from Arts on Main, 6580-B Main Street, announce that “Jay Hutchins, the 2 p.m. wheelchair accessible. Joni Lawler by emailing her at Gloucester Court House. Call 824- self-proclaimed Grin-eral Man- JAL@eastwindfinancial.com or 9464 for more information. by calling her at 472-4206. Tick- ets may be purchased individu- ally or for tables of eight. 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12 • Rivah • Fall/Holiday 2013  Gloucester Woman’s Club to celebrate 100th anniversary Ten wineries

GLOUCESTER—To cel- nity for woman to gather, other to be featured ebrate the 100th anniversary of than with those groups associ- the Gloucester Woman’s Club, ated with churches and the “Kings in Gloucester there will be a free, community- Daughter’s” circles. The club’s wide “open house” on Saturday, four founding ladies saw an oppor- GLOUCESTER—The 4th October 5, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., tunity to fi ll that void, to come annual Gloucester Wine Festival recalling not only the history of together “to establish and maintain will return to Brent and Becky’s the Woman’s Club, but also of the a woman’s club for the purpose of Bulbs on Saturday, October 26, Historic Edge Hill House building promoting education, social cul- from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and will fea- and its many owners. ture, and civic improvements for ture 10 Virginia wineries. Docents will offer tours of the people of Gloucester County” “Each year, we’ve grown the the building, and there will be and “to own, maintain and pre- wine festival and are thrilled to costumed actors portraying the serve a club house building as a bring this event to the Middle Pen- founders of the club, and some meeting place.” At fi rst, the club insula community,” said Gloucester of the former owners: a planter, rented rooms in Edge Hill House County Chamber of Commerce a merchant, a harness maker, and in the historic Gloucester Court executive director Makalia a dressmaker who lived there, House area. The club purchased Records. The chamber hosts the explaining their occupations and the building and the surrounding wine festival each year. their relation to the times. There .091 acre in 1920. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Gloucester Woman’s Club, The wine festival will feature will be a “country store” in the Edge Hill House is open to the there will be a free, community-wide “open house” on Saturday, October wine tastings, wine educational building, and an old carriage and public for special events through- 5, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., in the Historic Edge Hill House. seminars, live musical entertain- wagon on the grounds. Refresh- out the year. Please call 693-6201 ment, an assortment of vendors and ments will be served. for further information. fi ne food. When the Gloucester Woman’s Confi rmed wineries this year Club was organized on March include Good Luck Cellars of 29, 1913, Gloucester was a very Historical marker to be dedicated Kilmarnock, Saude Creek Vine- rural county, with little opportu- yards of Lanexa, James River HARTFIELD—Middlesex committee asked counties to Immediately following the Cellars of Glen Allen, Vault Field County’s latest marker, “Naval focus on important but previ- dedication there will be a cannon Vineyards of Kinsale, Notaviva Corn Maze open Actions on Wilton Creek and the ously overlooked events for their salute to Wood by Knibb’s battery, Vineyards of Loudoun County, at Farm Museum Rappahannock River,” which will commemoration during this Civil commanded by Jim Cochrane. Athena Vineyards of Wicomico be dedicated on Friday, October War anniversary. The Deltaville After the ceremony, the public is Church, Trump Winery of HEATHSVILLE—The Corn 11. The marker commemorates Lt. Maritime Museum identifi ed invited back to the Deltaville Mar- Charlottesville, Mattaponi Winery Maze at the Northern Neck John Taylor Wood’s ambush of the John Taylor Wood’s naval cam- itime Museum, 287 Jackson Creek of Spotsylvania, Chateau Morri- Farm Museum on Rt. 360 in Union gunboat General Putnam at paign as a signifi cant event in the Rd., to tour the current exhibit sette of Floyd County, and DeVault Northumberland is now open. Wilton Creek and the subsequent county’s history that was virtually about Wood and to view a replica Family Vineyards of Concord. Weather permitting, the maze capture of two gunboats at the unknown. of one of Wood’s boarding cutters Several area restaurants will will be open on Saturdays from 10 mouth of the Rappahannock 150 The public is cordially invited on display in the event’s pavilion’s be on site throughout the festival a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from 1 years ago. to attend the marker’s dedication south wing. offering a range of cuisine. to 4 p.m. Admission for the maze This marker was a project of at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 11, For more information on this Brent and Becky’s Bulbs is is $5. Children ages 3 and under the Deltaville Maritime Museum on General Puller Hwy. at the old and any other museum event, call located at 7900 Daffodil Lane in are admitted free. For more infor- inspired by the Virginia Civil Payne’s Store, which is near the the museum at 776-7200 or visit Gloucester. To purchase tickets, visit mation, call 804-761-5952. War Sesquicentennial. The state entrance to Wilton Creek Rd. www.deltavillemuseum.com. www.gloucesterwinefestival.com.

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14 • Rivah • Fall/Holiday 2013  Attitude Boutique Wildlife refuge to celebrate ‘Go Wild!’ ESSEX—The Rappahannock walks, a birds and binoculars Hutchinson Tract. Beginning and River Valley National Wildlife activity, basic archery, birdhouse experienced birders are welcomed; Mon - Sat 10 am to 5 pm Refuge and the Rappahannock building, and storytelling by Alice loaner binoculars will be available. Wildlife Refuge Friends will cel- Elk Moon. From 10 a.m. to noon, Gordon ebrate their annual “Go Wild!” The Friends will host a silent Page will lead a kayak and canoe 804-435-8811 event at the Hutchinson Tract from auction from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. tour of Mount Landing Creek. 76 South Main Street 11 a.m. to 4 p.m on Sunday, Octo- Items up for auction include oyster The tour will leave promptly from ber 13. spat and a Taylor fl oat, an 8-hour the kayak/canoe launch at the Kilmarnock, VA 22482 “Go Wild!” will be an exciting, basic pistol course, a signed Duck Hutchinson Tract. Bring your own fun-fi lled day packed with activi- Stamp w/certifi cate, jewelry, rain kayak or canoe. You must wear a www.shopattitudeboutique.com ties for all ages. Enjoy live music barrels, native plants, gourmet life vest. throughout the afternoon by Ben cakes and more. Enjoy free hot dogs, coleslaw, [email protected] Eberline; visit with conservation The morning will kick off with baked beans, cookies, cider and exhibitors offering information a bird walk at 9 a.m., led by Frank lemonade provided by the Friends on local efforts; participate in a Schaff. Meet at the public park- Group. There will be free raffl e number of events including nature ing area at the entrance of the drawings for a range of prizes. Sweaters Cathy’s are in! Boys & Girls Club’s Steak & Burger Dinner U uit nique Purs s to honor members and club’s fi rst president Stylish Fashions & Accessories KILMARNOCK—The Boys & on steak while the adults eat ham- will be presented posthumously to 44 Irvington Rd. Girls Club of the Northern Neck burgers. the family of the club’s fi rst presi- Kilmarnock Va. 22482 (BGCNN) will hold its second The featured speaker will be dent and leading founder, Captain annual Steak & Burger Dinner to business leader Julien Patterson of William H. Knull Jr., who served One-of-a-kind Exclusive honor the accomplishments of its Irvington, chair of OMNIPLEX for 26 years in the U.S. Navy. Handmade Bags & Purses club members and celebrate its fi fth World Services Corporation, a Tickets for the event are $100 Made in the USA anniversary at 6 p.m. on Thursday, company he founded 22 years ago. per person. Tables of six may be November 14, according to event In addition to honoring the purchased for $500. Tickets may be 804-435-1388 chair and board member Jeffrey young club members and their purchased at the BGCNN offi ce on Mon. - Fri. - 10 to 6 Wainscott. accomplishments, the fi rst God, North Main in Kilmarnock or by Sat. - 10 to 5 At the dinner, the youth will dine Country and Community Award emailing [email protected].

 Fall/Holiday 2013 • Rivah • 15 Rivah Life 1. Close up of a live crab. Photo by Nadege Watson. 6. From left, sisters Libby Althizer and Jasmine 10. Mallory Koch, 9, shows off a trophy her Marcellus and Jasmine’s dog, Jewel, spend grandmother won for catching a small fish. 2. Bethel Beach. Photo by Derek Marcellus. a summer afternoon visiting with family on Photo by Cindy Clark. Gwynn’s Island. Photo by Derek Marcellus. 3. Crystal Walters hopes to catch a big one at 11. From left, Stephen Winn, Kevin Robeson and sunset on the Piankatank River. Photo by Diane 7. Oliver Quinn Davidson crabs on Hulls Creek. Jason Tucker paddle on the Piankatank. Photo McNamee. Photo by Kathy Coolidge. by Darlene Wilmoth-Tucker.

4. Mac, Meredith, and Reagan Walters enjoy their 8. Logan Kellum crabs on Cockrells Creek in 12. A rainbow ends at the bridge over the last tube ride of the summer on the Piankatank Fleeton at sunset. Photo by Lynn Haynie. Rappahannock River at Grey’s Point Camp. river. Photo by Diane McNamee. Photo by Cindy Clark. 9. Ed Arnold and his dog Pearl fish off the dock 5. The sky is a bright orange as the sun rises over on Mill Creek in Callao. Photo by Opal Mooney. Marshall’s Beach in Edwardsville. Photo by Nadege Watson. 1 3

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 Fall/Holiday 2013 • Rivah • 17 RIVERSIDE URGENT AND EMERGENCY CARE It happened here by Larry S. Chowning

he year was 1970. Integration had just taken place in most of the South and racial tension sometimes ran high. TA landmark event happened in Middlesex County that year, and it revolved around a black man—Josh Holmes of Saluda—who would about 10 years later become the fi rst elected black sheriff in the county. Holmes, a large powerful man with hands of stone, had been hired as the night watchman for the Town of Urbanna. What was so unique about this was that just a few years earlier, prior to integration, Holmes could not even eat at the lunch counter in Urbanna, swim at the town’s “whites only” public beach, or sit downstairs in the “white section” of the Rappanna (movie) Theatre because he was black. Even if you’re just visiting, Holmes was born in 1914 at Locust Hill and had attended elementary school, but had little or no secondary education. As a boy he worked as we’ll treat you like family. a culling boy and oystered on his father’s oyster boat. When he got old enough to leave home he went to work on menhaden boats, hauling At Riverside, we sincerely hope your visit to our community does not require seines full of fi sh to the surface of the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic urgent or emergency care. Should illness or injury happen, know that you can count Ocean. on our highly trained staff to provide exceptional and compassionate care. Just like Holmes was blessed with a pair of huge hands, and his work in the menhaden and oyster businesses made him as strong as an ox. By 1970, we do every day for the people of the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula. he was getting some age on him and he decided to apply for a “land job” as Urbanna’s night watchman. One night after he got the job, Holmes got a call from Middlesex For minor illness or injury such as sprains or sore throats: County Sheriff John Davis. Holmes was told that an all-black Richmond karate club team had chartered several party boats out of Locklies Creek Tappahannock Urgent Care Hayes Urgent Care in Topping to go fi shing, and on their way home stopped at the black- 300 Mount Clement Park 2246 George Washington Mem. Hwy. owned beer garden at Cooks Corner, which was at the intersection of Tappahannock, VA 22560 Hayes, VA 23072 Route 33 and Urbanna Road. There was an argument and a fi ght broke (804) 443-8610 (804) 684-5565 out between several local blacks and members of the karate group. Sev- Mon-Fri 10a-8p / Sat-Sun 9a-7p Mon-Fri 11a-7p / Sat-Sun 10a-6p eral local blacks were injured and the interior of the building suffered signifi cant damage. The beer garden owner called the sheriff for help. Sheriff Davis told Holmes he was going to the bar and for Holmes For life threatening symptoms such as severe abdominal to “wait outside” until several other white deputies arrived to help bring SVGLIWXTEMRHMJ½GYPX]FVIEXLMRKWYHHIRRYQFRIWW things under control. When Holmes arrived, he was the only police offi - cer there. Instead of waiting, he walked inside the bar and yelled in his or change in vision or speech: deep voice, “You are all under arrest. Put your hands on the bar.” The karate “experts” from Richmond turned toward Holmes, and Tappahannock Hospital Walter Reed Hospital when they saw only one man there, they laughed and asked Holmes if Emergency Department Emergency Department he thought he could take them all by himself. 618 Hospital Drive 7519 Hospital Drive “One at a time or all at time!” Holmes told them. Tappahannock, VA 22560 Gloucester, VA 23061 A tall black man stepped forward and told his friends he could take (804) 443-6000 (804) 693-8899 Holmes by himself. The man moved toward Holmes and attempted a drop kick to Holmes’ head. Holmes quickly moved his head and with his left hand Walk in without an appointment or use InQuicker to select a check-in time and skip the struck the man in the chin, which knocked him on the fl oor. The man waiting room. Visit riversideonline.com or in Tappahannock you may also call (855) 243-2160. rolled over, moaning in pain. Holmes turned to the group and held up the massive left hand that

l Dr. had done the damage and said, “Damn, I hit him with my left hand and G e o r g Hospita he’s still alive. I’d have killed him dead if I’d hit him with my right hand.” e TAPPAHANNOCK W GLOUCESTER a Medi s h Holmes held up his right hand, which had two fi ngers with no tips i c n al Dr. g t n Me o o m. n t Hw M y y. because they had been cut off in a farming accident. The karate boys a 17 e l m C 614 o ria n Hospital Rd. l h looked at that massive hand and fi gured they best do as they were told. H 14 o w J y.

. “Now you boys turn around and put your hands on the bar,” Holmes d H i R i ro c el k B Black Gum Ct. o repeated. r y P a 17 rk When Sheriff Davis and several white deputies arrived, the group R o was standing outside in line ready to go to jail. ad 360 17 The legend of Josh Holmes was born. HAYES In January of 1971, Holmes was appointed Chief Deputy of Middlesex County. He served in that position until 1978 when, upon the resignation of Sheriff Ryland Hall, a judge appointed Holmes sheriff, making him the fi rst black sheriff of Middlesex. Holmes ran for election in 1979 and won, thus becoming the fi rst “elected” black sheriff to serve in Middlesex County’s 311-year history. It happened right here in Rivah country!

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 Fall/Holiday 2013 • Rivah • 19 On the hunt: Experiencing a Northern Neck pastime

by Renss Greene A floating blind by the dock on the marshes at Litwalton Lodge. The Northern Neck’s abundance of woodlands, marshes and wildlife beckons hunters. For those without a weekend hunting lodge or hunting buddies to bunk with, several overnight and weekend accommodations are available. Litwalton Lodge and Belle Isle State Park in Lancaster County and Mt. Airy in Richmond County all offer packages.

Litwalton Lodge “As we say in the Marines, the smoking lamp is lit.” Hyde doesn’t advertise Litwalton Lodge much. So far, So said retired judge and Marine Colonel Tris Hyde, news of the lodge has spread mostly by word of mouth. proprietor of Litwalton Lodge in Lively. “Every year, virtually everybody who’s come the year The age-old naval adage means it’s okay to relax and before comes back,” Hyde said. kick back. And it’s impossible not to relax a little looking The lodge itself has enough bed space to comfortably out over the marshlands a short walk from Litwalton sleep and feed eight. The three-story structure has all the Judge Tris Hyde drives along the 4,000-foot Lodge. amenities including a poker room and a fantastic view grass airstrip at Litwalton Lodge. No matter your preferred pastime for relaxation of the forests overlooking the marshlands. It’s steeped in outdoors, Litwalton Lodge probably has it. From October tradition. The walls are decorated with antique water- to April, depending on the month, you can fi nd yourself man’s gear and photos, some of which chronicle Hyde’s hunting ducks and geese, hunting upland birds, catching grandfather, who chased Pancho Villa across Mexico and oysters, gill netting, crabbing, kayaking or canoeing, Texas with Gen. John “Black Jack” Pershing. cruising on the pontoon boat, hunting wild turkey, or “What they like is, as we say in the Marines, just a learning waterman work and safety from Hyde. place where they can take their pack off,” said Hyde. “The name of the game is to have as many options Litwalton Lodge offers a place to relax and sample every- available to you as possible,” Hyde said. If the hunting thing the Northern Neck’s great outdoors has to offer. isn’t so good in the morning, he offers a hot meal at The full package runs $400 per person per day, and lunchtime and maybe oystering in the afternoon. The includes three square meals, room and board, guided land and wetlands around Litwalton Lodge are bountiful activities and game cleaned. You can even take home the and varied enough that there’s something to do in any seafood you harvest. There’s also a modifi ed package weather. which includes only breakfast and no guided activities Depending on the weather, Hyde might even take you which costs $200. There’s also a wounded warrior pack- up for an aerial tour in his six-passenger twin-engine age, which is only $300, with a wheelchair-accessible Cessna 337 Skymaster. Litwalton Lodge has a 4,000-foot dock and blind. To make a reservation or get more A cozy bedroom in Litwalton Lodge. grass runway well away from any treelines. Visitors can information, call (804) 462-9973 or visit www.Litwalton- get advance permission to fl y in. Lodge.com.

2020 • RivahRivah • Fall/HolidaFall/Holidayy 2013   Mt. Airy Walking throughth the high halls of Mt. Airy in Richmond County, one walksk through history. Mt. Airy is a genuine piece of Virginian and American history. It was built in 1758 for Colonel John Tayloe II, a member of the House of Burgesses and one of the richest plantation owners in Virginia. It has remained in the family since then. Francis Lightfoot Lee, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, is buried on the estate. The walls are adorned with an historic collection of portraits and paintings, and the house is richly furnished and deco- rated with antiques. The house itself is, not surprisingly, listed as a National Historic Landmark. Today, John Tayloe Emery and his family reside there and manage the estate. Hunting at Mt. Airy is not altogether different from how it was when the Founding Fathers walked the grounds. Emery does not stock fi sh or wildlife, and if you come to Mt. Airy to hunt, expect to hunt the old-fashioned way, without gimmicks. “We keep things sporting,” Emery said. The Emerys and the garden staff they employ manage the grounds to encourage wildlife to use the area, and they are mindful not to stress the population with too much hunting. “It’s not about the kill rates here, it’s about ‘did you take the bird on the wing, did you make a good shot? When you’re turkey hunt- ing was your calling so good that it resulted in a kill?’ that kind of stuff,” Emery said. Emery is also a television and movie producer, and says the Mt. Airy experience is different from the hunting culture portrayed on television. “I know a lot about hunting television and where it’s going,” Emery said. “Most of the shows you see on TV now [include] fast, speed-metal [music] with birds falling out of the air and guys talk- ing about how they’re going to go kill all these birds, and we’re the exact opposite of that.” Indeed, although Emery himself bustles around busily, time seems to move slowly around Mt. Airy. The estate is 1,400 acres of sunny hollows, rich wetlands, and old-growth forests. Hunting at Mt. Airy is about the experience. When you go to Mt. Airy, your group is the only group there. You stay in the manor house as a guest of the family, which provides all your meals and lodging. You are even welcome to bring your own gun dog or borrow one of the resident dogs. You’re not going to get a guarantee of shooting any number of fowl, but when you do bring one down, you’ll know you’ve earned it with your huntsmanship. Whether hunting duck, goose, quail, turkey, or fi shing for bass, you’ll have the personal guidance of Emery and his brother Geoff, both of whom are accomplished hunters who have been hunting since they could lift a gun. John Tayloe Emery and a decoy in the stately library of Mt. Airy. Emery said experienced hunters enjoy the challenge and sportsmanship of hunting at Mt. Airy, while beginners benefi t from the experience and guidance Emery and his brother provide. “You just have to have a passion for hunt- ing and a willingness to learn,” Emery says. A premium experience at Mt. Airy comes with a premium price. The cheapest way to see it (besides the $20 tour of the house) is the $350 half-day guided goose hunt, which also includes coffee and a light meal before or after the hunt. On the other end of pricing, a two-day guided duck hunt with a two-night stay at Mt. Airy, all meals included, and an open bar, preparing the birds, and even gun dogs (if you want) will run $1250 per person. To make a reservation or fi nd out more, call (804) 333-4930 or visit MountAiryPlantation. com. continued on the next page

The majestic front entrance to Mt. Airy.  Fall/HolidayFall/Holiday 2013 • RivahRivah • 2121 The salt marsh on Mud Creek at Belle Isle State Park. continued from the previous page

Belle Isle If you’re a deer hunter looking for a simple, no-frills, afford- able dayy trip, Belle Isle State Park’s two managed hunts might be just the thing. The park in Lancaster County offers hundreds of acres of wooded and marsh land and there are two ways to get in on the hunts there: make a reservation or show up early the morning of a hunt to enter into a standby lottery to fi ll any reservations that didn’t show up. Once you’re in, you’ll get a safety briefi ng from the staff, and then go to it. Hunters are allowed to move within certain zones, but there are no designated tree stands like some other parks. Hunters are also issued two tags for antlerless deer in addition to their annual bag. “It’s fairly easy terrain, because the park is relatively fl at,” said Chief Ranger Sean Dixon. The terrain is level with a mixture of wide-open farmland, pasture, forest, and waterfront. Wildlife of all kinds can be seen throughout the park. Hunting at Belle Isle is A meadow and equipment shed along one of the convenient trails truly an experience for anybody. There’s even handicap accessibil- grants access to much of Belle Isle State Park. ity. A hunter in the fi eld can choose his or her own diffi culty. Some areas are next to a road; others require a little trekking. “There are some areas that may be better for a more experi- enced hunter. There are lots of opportunities,” Dixon said. There are plenty of deer roaming through the area, as might be expected of the lush, relatively quiet acreage of the park. Park rangers advise hunters where they might have the most success. Reservations for this year’s hunts opened September 20 and are now being accepted. Muzzleloader hunts are November 13-14 and general fi rearms hunts are December 16-17. Reservations can be made by calling the State Parks Reservation Center at 1-800-933-PARK (7275). The reservation fee of $15 includes the day’s hunt, two DMAP tags, and a safety briefi ng by park rangers. Reservations are limited to two per phone call, either one hunter for two days or two hunters for one day.

Overlooking Mud Creek at Belle Isle State Park. 22 • RivaRivahh • Fall/HolidaFall/Holidayy 2013   As always, the Urbanna Oyster Festival has it all by Tom Chillemi After you’ve eaten your fill, take a appetite. So, mosey back uptown to rest at one of the stages for some con- Festival Village, get a snack and, if it’s URBANNA—When the leaves tinuous live music. on Friday, get a seat for the crowning change color and the air is crisp, it’s Then stroll down to the Town of the Urbanna Oyster Festival Queen time for the Urbanna Oyster Festival. Marina at Upton’s Point to see and tour and Little Miss Spat at 4 p.m. in Taber This year’s 56th edition of the area’s five restored oyster buyboats, part of Park. premier fall festival takes center stage Hauling the Bay’s Harvest. The boats Stick around on Friday for the Fire- Friday and Saturday, November 1-2. include F.D. Crockett of the Deltaville man’s Parade at 7 p.m. It’s just the first There’ll be food, bands, dancing, per- Maritime Museum, Propwash, of two parades. The firemen’s dance formances, crafts, the queen crowning Thomas J, Nellie Crockett, and Peggy follows Friday’s parade at 8 p.m., with and two parades. of the Mathews Maritime Foundation. Sweet Justice performing. The streets of Urbanna will be lined Also on display will be Nexus, a A tradition returns this year—an with food vendors vying for the palates modern oyster harvest boat used for antique auto show. Classic vehicles of thousands of visitors. Oysters, pre- oyster farming. will be on display at the corner of pared with flair, will be everywhere— At the waterfront visitors can try Waverly and Virginia streets, across Festival-goers make their way to and from the waterfront and past raw on the half shell, fried, warmed in the hands-on oystering exhibits, touch from the Urbanna Firehouse on Sat- Community Row at the Urbanna Oyster Festival. stews and sandwiched as fritters. But, tank ecosystem, and even paddle a urday, November 2, starting at 9 a.m. save room for dessert. How about a canoe. This will be a “people’s choice” voting be featured in Saturday’s Oyster Fes- Lumber used to be. It will head east funnel cake, a festival favorite? Walking will help work up an event. The winners in each class will tival Parade at 2 p.m. on Virginia Street, left on Grace This first Oyster Festival Antique Street, right on Bonner Street, left Auto Show is being organized by the on Rappahannock Avenue, right on Richmond Region A.A.C.A., and Marston Street, right on Cross Street, the Oyster Festival Foundation hopes right on Prince George Street, left on to gather many of these wonderful Virginia Street, and return to the stag- owners and their rides in a special sec- ing area. tion to pay tribute to them. Community Row, featuring local The antique auto show is sponsored vendors, will be on one side of Vir- by Holiday Chevrolet-Cadillac of Wil- ginia Street between Cross Street and liamsburg. the waterfront. On Saturday, the Virginia Oyster On Saturday, 30-passenger trams Shucking Championship is at 11 a.m. will shuttle visitors across the bridge to behind the firehouse. If you’ve ever and from parking areas on the Rosegill tried to open an oyster, you’ll marvel at (east) side of town. the speed and dexterity as professional The police headquarters will be on contestants shuck two dozen oysters in the second floor of town hall. 3 minutes or less. Come early, stay late and wear your At 2 p.m. Saturday, the popular walking shoes, because there’s lots to Urbanna Oyster Festival Parade winds see, hear and do at the Oyster Festival. its way through town on a route that It’s all happening only in Urbanna, as it bypasses the main part of Virginia has since 1957. Street. The parade will assemble on Visit www.urbannaoysterfestival. the west side of town where Urbanna com for all the details. Entertainment A variety of entertainment has been playing classic rock behind the fire- booked for the Urbanna Oyster Festi- house until midnight. val’s three stages on Friday and Satur- Saturday’s music schedule is as fol- day, November 1-2. lows: Magician and juggler Jonathan Rip Tide plays classic rock, south- Austin will perform at the children’s ern rock and new country on the Festi- activity area on Friday from 10 a.m. to val Village Stage from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., noon, and 1 to 4 p.m. and again from 3-5 p.m. Friday’s music schedule is as fol- Guitarist Robert Keyes returns to lows: from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Stuck on the Old Tobacco Warehouse porch for a Name (reggae) plays on the Festi- 1-hour performances at 9 a.m., 11 a.m. The Kubota RTV1100 is the first utility vehicle to feature the protection, comfort, and quietness of a factory-installed val Village Stage on Rappahannock and 1 p.m. Premium Grand Cab. 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At 4 p.m. the Oyster Festival Queen Parking is $10 on Friday and $20 and Little Miss Spat will be crowned on Saturday. There are lots on both the Financing is available to qualified customers on the Festival Village Stage. west and east sides of town, and also through Kubota Credit Corporation U.S.A. For product or dealer information, visit www.kubota.com The Fireman’s Parade is from 7-8 some lots for early-risers inside the ©Kubota Tractor Corporation, 2007 p.m. and followed by Sweet Justice town limits.  Fall/Holiday 2013 • Rivah • 23 Rivah Parks & Recreation

ll area codes are (804) un- Scottie Yard able are picnicking, bird watching Aless otherwise listed. N. Main St. and Town Centre Dr. or walking the nature trail. Visi- Kilmarnock tors can explore the fish-shaped The Kilmarnock Dog Park fea- wildflower meadow and view the Essex tures off-leash play areas for boats exhibited by the Deltaville Essex County Parks and small and large dogs. Open dawn Maritime Museum. There is also a Recreation Department to dusk. children’s garden and kayak land- 305 Cross Street ing. Open daily from dawn to dusk. 443-2470 Hiking Trails Sports activities for youth and Hickory Hollow Trail, 2 miles Lewis B. Puller Memorial Park adults. Ball fields at Essex High of marked trail, Regina Rd. (Rt. Saluda School. 604) in Lancaster Courthouse. The park is sponsored by the Open dawn to dusk. Middlesex County Museum and Marsh Street Park Chesapeake Trail, 1.5 mi. is open 24 hours a day and is on Marsh St. hiking trail geared to kids, Mary Business Rt. 17 across from the Tappahannock 443-2470 Ball Rd. (Rt.3) ¼ mile east of museum. The park is run by Essex Lancaster Courthouse. Open County Parks and Recreation De- dawn to dusk. Urbanna Waterman’s Park partment, pool open June–Aug., Baylor Nature Trail on Norris Colorado Ave. Tues.–Sat. 11 a.m.–6 p.m. and Pond in Kilmarnock is on a for- Urbanna Sun. 1–6 p.m. mer logging road. On Mary Ball Overlooks the Rappahannock Rd. (Rt. 3) east of downtown River. There is a picnic area and Tennis Courts Kilmarnock. Open dawn to dusk. the park is open from sunrise to 833 High School Circle sunset. Tappahannock 443-2470 Public Beach At Essex High School. Open to Westland Beach at the termi- Middlesex County the public from 5 p.m. until dark nus of Windmill Point Rd. (Rt. Sports Complex when school is not in session. 695) provides access to the Sports Complex Road Chesapeake Bay. Open dawn to Locust Hill Storyteller Alice Elk Moon will perform at Go Wild! sponsored by the dusk. Walking track, volleyball and Gloucester Rappahannock River Valley Wildlife Refuge on Sunday, October 13 from basketball courts, soccer/foot- Ark Park 11 a.m. to 4 pm. The event includes music, free food, bird walks, kayak ball field. Open dawn to dusk. 7963 Number Nine Rd. and canoe tours and hiking. Mathews Softball/baseball fields must be Gloucester Bethel Beach scheduled through Sports Com- This active park features soc- Natural Area Preserve plex Committee. cer fields, a softball field, outdoor Turn left on Rt. 611 just south basketball court, restrooms and a Gloucester Point Beach Park Woodville Park of the town of Mathews. Turn Public Beach large playground. 1255 Greate Rd. Bray’s Point Road/ right on Rt. 643, then left on Rt. Wake Beach at the end of Rt. Gloucester Point Woodville Park Road 609. This 50-acre parcel con- 627. Beaverdam Park The park offers fishing with no The county’s newest park con- tains a sandy beach, low dunes 8687 Roaring Springs Rd. license required, public beach, tains hundreds of acres of land and salt marsh habitat bordering Swimming Pools Gloucester 693-2107 playground, restrooms, snack donated to Gloucester for preser- the Chesapeake Bay. Over 90 Town of Urbanna and Deltaville The park contains a 635-acre bar, an observation deck with vation of green space. Includes bird species have been reported Community Association (for resi- freshwater lake. Eleven fish at- high powered binoculars to view soccer and football fields, gar- on the preserve, which also pro- dents and guests of residents). tractors and several species of birds and wildlife. dens, hiking paths and an area tects the globally rare Northeast- fish are found there. Canoes, for events and social activities. ern Beach Tiger Beetle. Taber Park kayaks, paddle boats, and Jon The Gloucester Department 351 Bonner St. boats with or without electric of Parks and Recreation Mathews Recreation Park Urbanna motors are for rent. Launch your 6467 Main Street Lancaster The park is next to Mathews For residents and guests own for a fee. Motors powered by Gloucester 693-2355 Belle Isle State Park High School. It has a softball of residents: playground and fuels are not permitted. The park 25 public parks or water ac- 1632 Belle Isle Rd. field, basketball court, play- swimming. has a playground, picnic shelter cess areas. Lancaster 462-5030 ground and two lighted tennis and an extensive hiking trail A 700-acre park on the courts. Rt. 14 about a mile north system including an interpretive Public Beach Rappahannock River, Mulberry of Mathews Courthouse. King George trail, and multi-use trail for horse- Gloucester Point Beach on Rt. and Deep creeks. Open daily, Caledon Natural Area back riding or biking. Open daily 1208 at the York River. Fishing sunrise to sunset. Picnic areas, Public Beaches 11617 Caledon Rd. from sunrise to sunset. Fishing and restrooms. handicap accessible boardwalk New Point Comfort Island at King George and hunting licenses, bait and and fishing pier, hiking/biking the Bay is accessible only by (800) 933-PARK snacks are available. Tyndall Point Park trails, bridle paths, motorboat boat at high tide. A National Natural Landmark, 1376 Vernon St. ramp ($3 fee). Canoe and kayak Haven Beach, Diggs on Rt. Caledon was the early colo- Brown Park Gloucester Point rentals, bicycle and motorboat 643 at the Bay. nial seat of the Alexander fam- Foster Rd. The park contains remnants rentals. The park also offers sun- ily. John and Philip Alexander Gloucester of Confederate and Union fortifi- set and moonlight canoe trips, founded the city of Alexandria Features a half pipe and cations. It is the site of colonial nature programs and overnight Middlesex and established Caledon Planta- large concrete area with ramps Gloucester Towne, the first build- camping and accommodations. Holly Point Nature Park tion in 1659. Preservation of the and rails for skateboarders. An ing of which was a tobacco ware- Parking fee $3 weekends/holi- Deltaville bald eagle habitat is the primary open, tree-lined grass area is house built in 1632. It also has days, $2 weekdays. The park offers a retreat on the focus of the natural area. Five also available. open play areas. www.virginiastateparks.gov banks of Mill Creek. Activities avail- hiking trails. Limited tours of the

24 • Rivah • Fall/Holiday 2013  Parks eagle area are offered mid-June Sand beach habitat is important Wilna Pond through Aug. by reservation only. for the threatened Northeastern Richmond 333-1470 Castlewood Park Guests can learn more about Beach Tiger Beetle. Facilities Fishing Pier A 35-acre site, is open to pub- On Castlewood Dr. Permit re- Caledon by touring the visitor include a trail and boardwalk, Rt. 624 to Rt. 638. lic fishing. The pond is home quired for parties over 20 people. center. a wildlife viewing platform, and to large mouth bass, bluegill parking area. Jessie Ball duPont Public Beach sunfish, fliers, yellow bullhead Hurt Field at Legion Park Barnesfield Park Mem. Hwy (Rt. 200) to Shiloh 4011 Naylors Beach Rd. catfish and American eel. The Rt. 3 west of Montross. Four- (540) 663-3205 School Rd. (Rt. 606) turn left on Warsaw Wilna Unit is open for obser- acre public park adjacent to Hwy. 301 at the Potomac Balls Neck Rd. (Rt. 605). Take Rt. 360 to Rt. 624 to Rt. vation and photography daily, Chandlers Mill Pond offering rec- Gateway Welcome Center, King 634. sunrise to sunset. Access for reational opportunities for county George. 175-acre county park on Fishing Piers canoes and kayaks is avail- residents. the Potomac River with nature The Great Wicomico Public Public Hiking Trails able. All other refuge units are trails, picnic areas, playground, Fishing Pier is on the southern Warsaw open by advanced reservation Oak Grove Park and beach fishing. shore of the Great Wicomico Richmond County trail behind only. Headquarters are open Rt. 205 between Oak Grove River just off Jessie Ball duPont Rappahannock Community Col- Mon.–Fri., 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., and Colonial Beach. Eight-acre Mem. Hwy. (Rt. 200) near the lege, Rt. 360. except federal holidays. From public park featuring a sports Northumberland bridge at Glebe Point. Open from Tappahannock, take US-360 E. field, playground and picnic area. Bush Mill Stream sunrise to sunset. Rappahannock River Valley toward Warsaw. Follow US-360 Natural Area Preserve National Wildlife Refuge E. for 4.1 miles, then turn left Robin Grove Park At the mouth of Bush Mill Hughlett Point 336 Wilna Rd. onto Rt. 624/Newland Rd. Fol- Colonial Beach Stream freshwater meets the Natural Area Preserve Warsaw low Newland Rd. for 4.2 miles, On Robin Grove, off Monroe saltwater of the Great Wicomico 225-2303 One of four refuges that com- then turn left onto Strangeway/ Bay Ave. River. Tidal marshes and mud The 205-acre preserve has prise the Eastern Virginia Rivers Rt 636. Follow Strangeway for flats are hidden between steep- sand beaches on the Chesa- National Wildlife Refuge Com- ¼ mile, then turn right onto Public Beach sided forested shores. Access peake Bay and the mouth of plex. It protects 20,000 acres Sandy Ln./Rt 640. Follow San- Colonial Beach by foot or canoe. Open daylight Dividing Creek, hiking trails and of wetlands and associated dy Ln. for 1.1 miles, then turn Sunrise to sunset. hours. Trails, boardwalk, viewing observation decks to view shore- uplands along the river and its left into Rappahannock River platform and interpretive signs birds, deer, turkey and migra- major tributaries. At least four Valley NWR. Voorhees Nature Preserve for an abundance of wildlife. Four tory waterfowl. The beaches are federally-listed threatened or en- 1235 Berry Farm Ln. miles from Heathsville on Court- home to the threatened North- dangered species may be found, Colonial Beach house Rd. (Rt. 201), continue eastern Beach Tiger Beetle. Take including the American bald ea- Westmoreland (434) 295-6106 straight on Knights Lodge Dr. (Rt. Jessie Ball duPont Mem. Hwy. gle, peregrine falcon, shortnose A.T. 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nless noted, all rates are Flowering Fields Uper night and all lodgings Bed and Breakfast are with the (804) area code. 232 Flowering Field Rd. Call the lodging place for more White Stone 435-6238 information. $ indicates average Full breakfast. Golf packages nightly room rates $ = $40 to and fishing charters arranged. 80; $$ = $90 to $120; $$$ = King, queen and twin rooms, all $130 to $160; $$$$ over $160. with private baths. Weekday and weekend specials. $$.

Essex Holiday Inn Express Days Inn Motel 599 North Main St. 1414 Tappahannock Blvd. Kilmarnock 436-1500 Tappahannock 443-9200 68 rooms with Wi-Fi, extended 60 rooms. Cable TV. Free con- stay rooms, handicap rooms, tinental breakfast. $. meeting room, business center and outdoor pool. Full hot break- The Essex Inn fast. $$$. Bed and Breakfast 203 Duke St. Hope and Glory Inn Tappahannock 443-9900 65 Tavern Rd. An historic Tappahannock Irvington 438-6053 Greek Revival inn. Four rooms Boutique hotel fashioned and four suites all with private from an historic schoolhouse, baths, DSL or Wi-Fi access, cable eclectically styled. Soak in a hip TV, most with working fireplaces. The East River Suite at the Inn at Tabbs Creek in Mathews. pool, taste wine in the vineyard Full gourmet breakfast. $$$. or cruise aboard a private boat. $$$$. Holiday Inn Express enette. Pool table, TV room, pool James Store area. Hot tub, sea- Tidewater Motel 1648 Tappahannock Blvd. and full breakfasts. Water ac- sonal pool, full kitchen, washer/ 3666 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy. Inn at Levelfields Tappahannock 445-1200 cess to Mobjack Bay. $$-$$$. dryer, satellite TV, Wi-Fi, pet Hayes 642-2155 10155 Mary Ball Rd. 63 rooms, pool, business cen- friendly. $$. 33 rooms, some with kitchen- Lancaster 435-6887 ter, fitness center, washer and Comfort Inn www.vrbo.com/383535# ettes. Pool. Non-smoking rooms B&B featuring six guest rooms. dryer, free internet and break- 6639 Forest Hill Ave. available. $. King/queen beds, fireplaces; fast. $$$. Gloucester 695-1900 Inn at Warner Hall four rooms with private baths Close to the Historic District. 4750 Warner Hall Rd. and two with shared bath. Row- Southside Motel and Marina Free hot breakfast, Wi-Fi, and Gloucester (800) 331-2720 Lancaster ing school, pool, library. $$-$$$. 910 S. Church Ln. outdoor pool. Hot tub rooms A plantation created in 1642 Back Inn Time Tappahannock 443-3363 available. All 79 rooms have TVs by George Washington’s great- 445 Irvington Rd. Kilmarnock Inn 30 rooms, TV, microwave and and internet. Call for group dis- great-grandfather, Augustine Kilmarnock 435-2318 34 East Church St. refrigerator, pool. Free boat slips counts. $$. Warner. The inn is a 38-acre wa- A classic B&B. Features four Kilmarnock 435-0034 available. $. www.ComfortInnGloucester.com terfront retreat. Fine dining Fri. rooms with private baths, AC, Wi- 16 private guest rooms and and Sat. Rooms feature antiques Fi, gourmet breakfast and mod- suites, breakfast served each Super 8 Gloucester Inn and private baths. Some have ern conveniences. $$-$$$. morning. Meeting room and 1800 Tappahannock Blvd. 1408 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy. views of the Severn River, a fire- event space. Private lunches and Tappahannock 443-3888 Gloucester Point 642-3337 place and jacuzzi. $$$$. Bel Air Mansion dinners. Walk to restaurants and 43 rooms with cable TV, high 16 rooms with refrigerators www.warnerhall.com and Guest House shops. Wi-Fi. $$$-$$$$. speed internet, some with micro- and microwaves. Cable TV. $-$$. 1632 Belle Isle Rd. www.kilmarnockinn.com waves and most with refrigera- North River Inn Lancaster 462-5030 tors. Suites and king-sized rooms Hampton Inn Bed and Breakfast Fully furnished waterfront Historical Lancaster Tavern available. $. 6638 Forest Hill Ave. 8777 Toddsbury Ln. homes at Belle Isle State Park. Bed and Breakfast Gloucester 693-9393 Gloucester 693-1616 Mansion has whirlpool tub and 8373 Mary Ball Rd. Dollar Inn Close to the Historic District. Bed and breakfast and retreat accommodates six. Guest house Lancaster 462-0080 823 S. Church Ln. Free hot breakfast, Wi-Fi, indoor lodging. 100 acre waterfront es- accommodates eight. Canoes Two master suites. Internet, Tappahannock 443-3366 pool, fitness center, meeting tate dating from the 1650’s. Na- and bicycles included. Seasonal antique furnishings. Restaurant, 25 rooms with cable TV. $. room, on-site guest laundry. All tional Register, Virginia Historic rates. $$$. includes full breakfast. $$$$. 84 rooms have cable TV, cof- Landmark and Century Farm. 3 . fee makers, laptop desk and private buildings. Canoes, kay- The Blue House Tides Inn Gloucester more. Group discounts available. aks, deep water dock. $$-$$$. 331 King Carter Dr. 480 King Carter Dr. Airville Plantation $$-$$$. Irvington 571-331-2877 Irvington 438-5000 6423 TC Walker Rd. www.Gloucester.HamptonInn. The Willows 2BR, 2BA cottage in the Par 3 golf course on-site, Gloucester 694-0287 com Bed and Breakfast heart of Irvington. Available championship golf at The Golden A pre-Revolutionary estate on 5344 Roanes Wharf Rd. year round for weekend or Eagle, swimming, tennis, sailing, 400 acres in Zanoni, this bed Inn at Sandy Creek Gloucester 693-0270 weekly rental. A hip jewel-box of biking, summer children’s pro- and breakfast has two guest 9689 Burkes Pond Rd. In a former Victorian country a house available for your get- gram, spa, special events, golf rooms in the main house (circa North 693-2311 store and post office. Private away. $$$ and family package plans. $$$$. 1756) and a cottage with kitch- 2 bedroom carriage house baths, TV, queen-sized beds and www.irvington331.com located on historic property in breakfast. No smoking. $$. 30 f  Fall/Holiday 2013 • Rivah • 29 Lodging f 29 business and leisure traveler. Upscale guest cottage for rooms with private baths and The Manor House, a three- www.tidesinn.com $$$. two on the Piankatank River. water views. Waterside cottage bedroom home with full kitch- www.thechesapeakeinn.com Features central air, full kitch- with two luxury suites. Boat slips en, dining and living spaces. Whispering Pines Motel en, living room, bedroom with available. Breakfast. $$$$. Vineyard Views, a two-bedroom 226 Methodist Church Rd. The Deltaville Inn adjoining bath and a year-round GrandView Bed and home with full kitchen, dining White Stone 435-1101 15378 Gen. Puller Hwy. porch. Non-smoking. Amenities Breakfast and living spaces. Homes situat- Twenty-five guest rooms, 2 Hardyville 761-7059 include cable TV, VCR, DVD, 114 Riverside Ln. ed in the vineyard. Complimen- suites; swimming pool, Wi-Fi. A bed and breakfast. $$$. telephone, pier, complimenta- Reedville 453-3851 tary bottle of wine. $$$-$$$$. $-$$. ry breads, cereals, coffee and Waterfront bed and breakfast www.generalsridge-vineyard.com Deltaville Dockside Inn teas. $$$. on the Chesapeake Bay, close Yankee Point Marina 70 Dockside Dr. www.virginiarivercottages.com to Smith Island and Tangier Guest Houses Cottages Deltaville 776-9224 cruises. Private pier, breakfast, at Stratford Hall 1303 Oak Hill Rd. Air-conditioning, cable TV, Pilot House Inn wheelchair accessible. $$. 483 Great House Rd. Ottoman 462-7018 pool. $. 2737 Greys Point Rd. Montross 493-8038 Pool. Cottages: fully equipped Topping 758-2262 Ma’Margaret’s House The Cheek and the Astor with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths Edentide Inn 24 rooms, cable TV, Wi-Fi, din- 249 Greenfield Rd. guest houses each have a fully- on creek with dock and ramp. 204 Bland Point Rd. ing room, conference room, and Reedville 453-9110 equipped kitchen, living room, Deltaville 776-6915 airport adjacent to inn. $. A restored grandmother’s central heating and air condition- Three air-conditioned rooms home expanded to meet the ing and guest rooms with private Mathews with TV and VCR. Private sit- needs of the twenty-first century. baths. 21 guest rooms. Break- The Inn at Tabbs Creek ting room with fireplace, private Northumberland Built in 1914. All rooms have fast and tour included. $$. 384 Turpin Ln. screened porch. Boat slips avail- Bay Motel private baths, personal thermo- Port Haywood 725-5136 able. Sand beach and fishing 18754 Northumberland Hwy. stat, TV and Wi-Fi. The Inn at Montross A waterfront retreat situated pier. Full breakfast. $$-$$$. Lilian 453-5171 21 Polk St. on a secluded creek. Over 800 20 air-conditioned rooms with Northumberland Motel Montross 493-8624 ft. of waterfront and 8 acres of Harrow House cable TV and phone; swimming 436 Northumberland Hwy. 18th century tavern bed & wooded and open space. The 167 Lovers Ln. pool. Pets $10. $. Callao 529-6370 breakfast. 5 guest rooms with main inn is an 1820’s newly Deltaville 815-3102 11 rooms; daily/weekly/ private baths, queen beds & Wi- renovated farmhouse with View of Jackson Creek and the Cats Cove Cottage monthly rentals. $. Fi. Full breakfast. Winery tours separate cottages housing the Bay. Three double rooms with 2273 Mundy Point Rd. arranged. Can accommodate suites just across the garden shared bath, air-conditioned, ca- Callao 529-5056 meetings and special events, on and pool. $$-$$$$. ble TV, continental breakfast. $. A private waterfront cottage Richmond site or catered. $$$. for two. Sailboat depth deep- Greenwood Bed and Heaven Scent water pier. Swimming pool, Breakfast Nightingale Motel Middlesex Bed and Breakfast rowboat. Continental breakfast 99 Maple St. and Marina Atherston Hall 14180 Gen. Puller Hwy. served weekends. Two night Warsaw 333-4353 101 Monroe Bay Ave. 250 Prince George St. Deltaville 832-6200 minimum. $$. Two guest rooms with private Colonial Beach 224-7956 Urbanna 758-2809 Farmhouse with ground floor Cabins at Ingram Bay baths, cable TV; central dining 35-slip marina with electric Immerse yourself in true Eng- room with king bed. Upstairs 545 Harvey’s Neck Rd. for guests. Country breakfast. and water, motel with five guest lish country living at this B&B family suite with king, queen and Heathsville 580-7292 $. rooms, restaurant next door. $. just a stroll from Urbanna’s twin beds. Refreshments and full Two cedar cabins with view of waterfront. Beautiful gardens, breakfast on porch. Wi-Fi, guest Chesapeake Bay. Sleeps up to Northern Neck Inn Warsaw Oyster Reef relaxing porches, traditional computers, cable TV, DVD col- 6. Kitchen, bath, Wi-Fi, satellite 4522 Richmond Rd. 347 Allen Point Ln. sailing and pet friendly. $$-$$$. lection and library. Will shuttle to TV, access to fishing, crabbing, Warsaw 333-1700 Kinsale 472-2044 www.atherstonhall.com local marinas. Parking area for canoe, kayak and outboard boat 38 rooms, including suites, One-bedroom cottage over- boats and trailers. Children wel- rentals. Daily or weekly rentals. satellite TV, air conditioning, looking Yeocomico River. Queen Bethany Inn at Leafwood come. Pet friendly. Late arrival www.captbillyscharters.com swimming pool, exercise room. bed, sleep sofa, roll-away. 820 Gloucester Rd. okay. Open year round. $$-$$$. Continental breakfast. Pets ac- Sleeps five. $$$$. Saluda (864) 934-7308 Fleeton Fields cepted. $-$$$. 1780’s Colonial home locat- Inn at Urbanna Creek Bed and Breakfast River Edge Inn ed in Saluda. The garden cot- Bed and Breakfast 2783 Fleeton Rd. 30 Colonial Ave. tage has a queen bed, sitting 210 Watling St. Reedville 800-497-8215 Westmoreland Colonial Beach 410-2024 room, kitchenette and private Urbanna 758-4661 Three water view suites with Bell House Bed and Remodeled 60-room hotel on bath. The Acacia Room and Virginia’s Cottage has a private baths, robes, DirecTV, Breakfast the riverfront and boardwalk. Leafwood Room are upstairs in queen bed, kitchenette, bath, Wi-Fi. Kayak and canoe avail- 821 Irving Ave. Double, queen, king rooms the main house and rented as porch with rockers, and private able. Children and pets with Colonial Beach 224-7000 available. Free Wi-Fi, mini-refrig- one. Rooms include full break- garden with hot tub. King Suite prior arrangement. Breakfast. Alexander Graham Bell’s sum- erators, microwaves, swimming fast, snacks, robes, Wi-Fi, TV includes separate sitting room, $$$$. mer home on the Potomac River. pool. Complimentary continen- with DVD player, DVD library, jacuzzi bath and shower. Watling Listed on the National Register tal breakfast. Pet friendly rooms sunroom with DirecTV and li- Suite includes two rooms with Gables Bed and Breakfast of Historic Places and is a Vir- available. Handicap accessible brary. Massage available. $$$. queen beds, and a private bath. Inn ginia Historic Landmark. Four room. $$. www.bethanyinnatleafwood. All include full breakfast, robes, 859 Main St. rooms with private baths. Wine www.riveredgeinncolonialbeach. com DirecTV, W-iFi, library and patio. Reedville 453-5209 and cheese each evening, full com $$-$$$. Victorian Captain’s Mansion breakfast. $$$. The Chesapeake Inn www.innaturbannacreek.com c.1874 National Register with www.thebellhouse.com Riverview Inn 250 Old Virginia St. 1800’s schooner mast built 24 Hawthorne St. Urbanna 758-1111 Ivy Cottage into the home. One guest room General’s Ridge Vineyard Colonial Beach 224-0006 Urbanna’s unique boutique 323 Twiggs Ferry Rd. with private bath in main house. 1618 Weldons Dr. 21 guest rooms. Internet, ca- hotel catering to the boater, Hartfield Coach house with four guest Hague 223-2478 ble TV, waterfront. $-$$.

30 • Rivah • Fall/Holiday 2013  Lodging Fairfi elds Fall Festival is October 12 Skipjack Inn frigerator, microwave. Some with 347 Allen Point Ln. kitchenettes. Private pier. $-$$. BURGESS—Fairfields teddy bear. Other children’s auction, with final bids at 2 Kinsale 472-2044 United Methodist Church events include face paint- p.m., will include furniture Four guest rooms, private bath, Washington and Lee Motel will hold its 18th annual ing, a dinosaur dig, a fish- and exercise equipment. individual temperature controls. 17055 Kings Hwy. Fall Festival on Saturday, ing well, a bean bag toss, Musical entertainment by A guest kitchenette is available Montross 493-8093 October 12, from 9 a.m. to 3 clowns, tie-dye tee-shirts, Cindy Washburn and her on the main fl oor. $$$-$$$$. Twenty-eight rooms with mi- p.m. on the church grounds and hayrides. “Musical Ministry,” and crowaves and refrig erators, free at 14741 Northumberland Food sales will include free blood pressure read- The Plaza B & B Wi-Fi. $. Highway in Burgess. There North Carolina-style bar- ings by the rescue squad, 21 Weems St. will be activities for all becue, hot dogs, beverages, will be held all day. Colonial Beach 224-1101 To make updates to this directory, ages and numerous vendors. homemade soups, chili, and As in previous years, pro- Six guest rooms with private please email: [email protected] The Virginia State Police baked goods to eat in or ceeds will be returned to baths; two full suites, four mini- will be on hand to finger- take out. the community in the form suites. Full breakfast and after- print children, and the first A white elephant table of donations to local non- noon refreshments included. 25 will be given a free will be set up, and a silent profits. Heated pool and hot tub. Two cottages also available. The Gar- den Cottage, is equipped with kitchen, central air, washer/dry- Your Place on the Rivah er, dishwasher, cable TV. Accom- modates six. The Potomac Porch Cottage I has three bedrooms Ivy Cottage and Potomac Porch Cottage II has one bedroom. Both with river Charming Guest Cottage for two views and comparable amenities on the Piankatank with a pier to the Garden Cottage. Linens provided. $$$$. RESERVATIONS: (757) 472-7211 www.colonialbeachplaza.com Tour the Cottage on the Web at: Wakefield Motel www.virginiarivercottages.com Visa & Master Card Accepted 1513 Irving Ave. Colonial Beach 224-7311 Twenty rooms, some with re-

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 Fall/Holiday 2013 • Rivah • 31 Annual West Point Crab Carnival set for Oct. 4-5

WEST POINT—On Friday evening, October 4, and all day Saturday, October 5, the annual Crab Carnival and Street Fair will be held in downtown West Point. The West Point/Tri-Rivers Chamber of Commerce spon- sors this fun-filled week- end each year, welcoming from 20,000 to 25,000 visi- tors celebrating the great Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab with lots of music, food and entertainment for the whole family. The fun begins on Friday at 6 p.m. with a wide variety of food and beverage ven- dors in the Town Square. At 7 p.m. the Fireman’s Parade celebrates first respond- ers. At 8 p.m., the band “Crush” will add a rocking beat to the festivities at the Town Square. The evening is capped off with a fireworks display over the Mattaponi River. Saturday’s activities start about 10 a.m. with the streets filled with local, regional and national artists and craftsmen displaying and selling their creations. Food, beer and crab confections are plentiful up and down Main Street. Carnival rides and games will begin at 10 a.m. as the band “Monkey Fist” per- forms in the Town Square. The Crab Carnival Parade will be at 1 p.m. The band “Sweet Justice” performs at Keep Warm - Be Cool 3 p.m., and festivities end at 6 p.m. A variety of festival t-shirts will be on sale. N BLETT, INC. The Crab Carnival is a fund-raising event sponsored each year by the West Point   s   Tri-Rivers Chamber of Com- merce for the benefit of local 17 South Main Street charities, civic organizations and churches. Kilmarnock, Virginia 22482 For more information, contact Janice McGowan at % MAILINFO NOBLETTCOMswww.noblett.com 843-4620 or visit www.crab- carnival.com. Thanks for 20 years of The Rivah Visitor’s Guide!

32 • Rivah • Fall/Holiday 2013  Rivah Camping ll campgrounds provide full On Little Wicomico River. Awater, electric and sewage Pool, children’s playground, hookups unless noted and all mini golf, satellite TV, hot show- phone numbers are in the (804) ers, canoe rentals and boat area code. Contact the camp for ramp. Big rig sites, tent and more information and for rates. smaller RV sites available.

Gloucester Richmond Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park™ Heritage Park Camp-Resort 2570 Newland Rd. 3149 Campground Rd. Warsaw 333-4038 Hayes 642-4316 78 sites plus log cabins, 243 On the Severn River with acres, pool, boat ramp, hiking fishing and crabbing piers and trails, shaded picnic grounds. 2 boat ramp. Over 200 sites for BR cabins available. RV and tent camping, as well as cottages. Yogi Bear’s Water Naylors Beach Campground Zone™, Jumping Pillow, recre- 4011 Naylors Beach Rd. ation center, playground, kayak Warsaw 333-3951 and paddleboat rentals. Fam- Sites for tents and trailers, ily fun with planned activities. camp store, playground, boat Party packages and day passes ramp. Open May 1-Sept. 30. available. www.jellystonegp.com Although the pool is closed for the season, the beach is still open and the water still warm at Grey’s Point Westmoreland Thousand Trails – Camp on the Rappahannock River in Topping. Harbor View Campground Chesapeake Bay Preserve 15 Harbor View Circle 12014 Trails Ln. Colonial Beach 224-8164 Gloucester 693-6924 camping, pool, boating facilities, 1,000 sites, water park, con- Open Apr.–Nov. 140 camp- On Piankatank River. 400 camp store, entertainment, orga- Lancaster ference center, playgrounds, sites with full hookups. Family sites, nationwide membership nized activities. Belle Isle State Park organized activities, charter oriented, outdoor pool, recre- 1632 Belle Isle Rd. fishing and cruise boats, boat ation center, boat slips, fishing, Lancaster (800) 933-Park slips, boat storage, 1, 2 and picnic area, horseshoes, play- Campsites (28), canoe/kay- 3 bedroom vacation rentals. ground and basketball. ak campsites (8), rental cab- 2005-06 National RV Park of ins, mansion and guest house. the Year. Leedstown Campground AWYERS ITLE Free boat launch for overnight 2195 Leedstown Rd. L T / guests. Trails, fishing pier, ca- Bush Park Camp Resort Oak Grove 224-7445 noe and motor boat rentals, 724 Bushy Park Rd. Open May 1–Nov. 1. 20 RV MIDDLE PENINSULA camp store, laundry facilities, Wake 776-6750 sites. 10 tent sites. Waterfront NORTHERN NECK AGENCY bath house and restrooms. 400 sites, year-round section, camping, fishing pier, boat www.virginiastateparks.gov pool, recreation hall, laundry, launch, gas dock, camp store scheduled activities, pier, boat and arcade. ramp.  Mathews Monroe Bay Campground Gwynn’s Island RV Resort Cross Rip Ltd. 1412 Monroe Bay Circle YOUR TITLE INSURANCE AND 551 Buck Chase Rd. Cross Rip Rd. Colonial Beach 224-7418 REAL ESTATE CLOSING SPECIALISTS Gwynn 725-5700 Deltaville 776-9324 302 sites, including 134 full Serving the Middle Peninsula 125 sites, sand beach, por- Beach, boat basin, water and hookup sites. Playground, game table boat launching, boat ramp electric. Reservations requested. room, campground store, pro- and surrounding area since 1979 nearby, recreation hall, camp pane on site, beach area and store. Grey’s Point Camp boat ramp. 3601 Greys Point Rd.  New Point Comfort Topping 758-2485 Westmoreland State Park RV Resort 700 sites, boat ramp and 1650 State Park Rd. Toll Free (800) 801-5359 846 Sand Bank Rd. slips, bait and tackle shop (Vir- Montross 493-8821 (804) 758-2368 New Point 725-5120 ginia Saltwater Tournament Camping (133 sites), group 300 sites, boating facilities, weigh station), recreation hall, camping (3 sites), and 26 Fax (804) 758-5688 pool, playgrounds, recreation splash pool water park, nature cabins. Pool and boat launch hall, planned entertainment. trails, planned entertainment. free for overnight guests. HWH Office Centre Sites on waterfront. Camp store, laundry facili- ties and bathhouse. 868 Gloucester Road, P.O. Box 120 Northumberland Saluda, Virginia 23149 Middlesex Chesapeake Bay Camp- To make updates to this directory, Bethpage Camp-Resort Resort please email: [email protected] 679 Browns Ln. 382 Campground Rd. Urbanna 758-4349 Reedville 453-3430  Fall/Holiday 2013 • Rivah • 33 tom chillemi’s The way I see it “Sitting by the Fire”

nother summer is gone. colder months. pletely. Fire improved the health of fire. It was the most watched show in As flame fades, embers still glow, A Chirping crickets have It’s time to get ready for rest and hunting and gathering tribes. that time slot, he said. pulsing with energy. In time, only replaced the katydid buzz of summer. regeneration. It’ll soon be time to Fire is still essential to everything From a spark, flames flash into ash remains. Ashes are fertilizer, a Nights are now longer than days. build a fire. that we have. Metals are melted and life. To stay alive fire requires fuel, source of lime, potassium and trace The scarcity of warmth increases its A wood pile is a sign of wealth— cast into useful shapes. Controlled oxygen, and you to feed it. You elements that can raise pH and help value. stored energy—ready when you need combustion in engines drives the become a part of it, watching and neutralize acidic soil. There’s not much winter here in comforting. Few things are better on modern world and send humans into anticipating when to load the next With the sun’s influence shrink- Rivah country. The temperature of a rainy day than a fire in a fireplace. space. Heat is needed to produce log. ing, I look forward to the fire ritual. rivers and creeks rarely dips below Fire is a friend. Our early ancestors everything. Building a fire is a process that You’ll find me most at ease when 40 degrees. This huge heat source huddled by it for warmth, light, cook- The allure of flame has endured. starts with cold elements. Once sitting by the fire, gazing at the fleet- pushes back the cold. ing and protection. The power of fire We light candles at ceremonies, for flames catch, the energy stored in ing flames that flicker for an instant, All summer the sun has warmed gave them security, lowered stress quiet dinners, or when the power wood is transformed into light and ever changing in warm shades of red the earth and water, which now is and helped them rest. goes out. heat. Energy that was sent from the and yellow. slowly releasing that stored energy. Fire kept away animals that feared The late radio commentator Paul sun, captured by leaves and fed by And there’s one more reason for It’s visible as warm mist rising in to it. Hungry wolves stayed outside Harvey, in one of his “The Rest of the earth’s nutrients and water, is a fire—toasting marshmallows to colder air on a foggy morning. the circle of light. Fire defeated the the Story” segments, spoke about ignited, releasing solar power again. make “smores.” We’ve entered the months with an dreaded darkness. how after the attacks of 9/11, a New There are better ways to heat, but “R” in their spelling. Before refrig- Cooking meat begins the diges- York TV station played a video of a none radiates that instant wave of Tom Chillemi has been a photo- eration, oysters were only eaten in tion process, allowing nutrients to fire burning in a fireplace. No com- warmth and beams light that soothes journalist for 25 years with the “months with an R,” which are the be extracted easier and more com- ment, no music, just the crackling the spirit, the way fire does. Southside Sentinel.

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Boat Cruises Dragonfly Yoga Studio, LLC Bay Water Excursions 16314 Gen. Puller Hwy. 308 Railway Rd. Deltaville 832-9353 Port Haywood 725-2876 A guest enjoys a sample of one of several wines produced by Hague Winery in Westmoreland County. Studio offers vinyasa flows Boat tours on the Chesa- and hatha blends along with peake Bay with USCG certified various other forms of yoga. captain. Rappahannock River Cruise rentals. River Lanes and Grill Tappahannock 453-2628 Boatyard at Christchurch 16 Town Centre Dr. InsideOut Yoga Captain Billy’s Charters/ “Captain Thomas” travels to 1228 Crafton Quarter Rd. Kilmarnock 436-9004 366 James Wharf Rd. River Cruises Ingleside Vineyards. Saluda 758-4067 White Stone 436-2204 545 Harvey’s Neck Rd. Near Christchurch School in Village Lanes Four levels of vinyasa flow Heathsville 580-7292 “Serenity” Middlesex. 7307 John Clayton Mem. Hwy. yoga classes. Classes inte- Custom cruises every Yorktown (757) 710-1233 Gloucester 693-3720 grate breath and movement, Sat. evening. Private cruises A 65' schooner offers two- Ingram Bay Marina awareness and alignment, available. hour cruises. Weekends only. 545 Harvey’s Neck Rd. strength and flexibility, still- www.captbillyscharters.com Private charters, group reserva- Heathsville 580-7292 Canoe/Kayak Rentals ness and joy. tions and “locals” specials. 14–18' boats with 25 hp out- Belle Isle State Park “Faded Glory” – The board motors. Fishing licenses 1632 Belle Isle Rd. TriYoga Hope and Glory Inn’s 25 Smith Island Cruise included in rental. Rod and reel Lancaster 462-5030 370-4856 Passenger Vessel 382 Campground Rd. rental at marina tackle shop. Chesapeake Bay Offering a multi-level hatha 65 Tavern Rd. Reedville 453-3430 www.captbillyscharters.com Camp-Resort blend. Class times and loca- Irvington 438-6053 Departs from Chesapeake 382 Campground Rd. tions vary. Luncheon and cocktail Bay Camp-Resort. Reserva- Jackson Creek Outfitters Reedville 453-3430 www.triyoganow.com cruises aboard a restored tions required. 274 Bucks View Ln. Chesapeake Bay oyster boat. Deltaville 776-9812 Ingram Bay Marina Reservations required. Tangier Island Cruise Kayak rentals, paddleboat 545 Harvey’s Neck Rd. Farmers’ Markets 468 Buzzard Point Rd. rentals, small sailboat rentals, Heathsville 580-7292 Deltaville Farmers’ Market Jackson Creek Outfitters Reedville 453-2628 eco tours, and fishing guide Rent or bring your own and 287 Jackson Creek Rd. 274 Bucks View Ln. Departs from Buzzard’s Point services. Located at Deltaville explore miles of shoreline or Deltaville 776-6950 Deltaville 776-9812 Marina. Marina. join a group tour to remote lo- Fourth Sat. of the month Kayak rentals, paddleboat cations around the rivers and May–Nov.; 9 a.m.–1 p.m. rentals, small sailboat rentals, Urbanna Cruises Tucker’s Recreation bay. Holly Point Nature Park at the eco tours, and fishing guide Urbanna 366-1778 Park and Marine www.captbillyscharters.com Deltaville Maritime Museum. services. Located at Deltaville Cruise local creeks and riv- 244 Barn Rd. Marina. ers aboard a comfy, chartered Shacklefords 785-4464 Jackson Creek Outfitters Gloucester Market pontoon boat. Now serving The 16' and 17' open bow fiber- 274 Bucks View Ln. 6523 Main St. Let’s Go Sailing! Tides Inn in addition to Urbanna glass boats with outboard mo- Deltaville 776-9812 Gloucester 695-0700 Urbanna 824-4006 marinas. tors. Fishing license included in Kayak rentals, paddleboat Monthly June–Aug., Wed. Day cruises, boat rides and www.urbannacruises.com rental. rentals, small sailboat rentals, evenings 4–7 p.m. Located at lessons on “Free Spirit”. By eco tours, and fishing guide the history museum. appointment. services. Located at Deltaville Boat Rentals Bowling Marina. Heathsville Farmers’ Market Potomac River Charters Belle Isle State Park Evans Bowling Center 73 Monument Place Colonial Beach 224-1400 1632 Belle Isle Rd. 34 Cralle Ct. Lazy Days Adventures Heathsville 580-3377 Departs from Colonial Beach Lancaster (800)933-Park Kilmarnock 435-3950 Hardyville 776-9853 Third Sat. of the month Apr.– Town Pier. Kayak, canoe and small boat Rentals and eco-tours of lo- Oct., 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Behind

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Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern. Urbanna Farmers’ Market 97 Marina Rd. grown yarns from sheep raised 351 Bonner St. Deltaville 776-9211 on the farm, lambs and Kids, Putt Putt Irvington Farmers Market Urbanna 761-4840 Cashmere and Nigerian goats. Bethpage Miniature Golf Irvington Commons The second Sat. of each Premier Sailing Open by appointment. and Ice Creamery Irvington 480-0697 month May–Sept.; 9 a.m.–1 744 St. Andrews Ln. 4817 Old Virginia St. First Sat. of the month from p.m. in Taber Park. Weems 438-9300 Eastfields Farms Urbanna 758-GOLF (4653) May–Nov., 9 a.m.–1 p.m. www.premiersailing.com 85 Preston Point Rd. Putt-putt golf. Rt. 602 just www.facebook.com/pag- Warsaw Farmers’ Market Mathews 725-3948 outside of Urbanna, Middlesex es/Irvington-Farmers-Mar- Courthouse Circle Stingray Point Sailing Spray-free blueberries in County. ket/378175415629187 Warsaw School July/Aug. Open Fri.–Sun. From 9 a.m.–1 p.m. the 18355 Gen. Puller Hwy. Mathews Farmers’ Market second Sat. of each month Deltaville 909-2655 Lew Bristow’s Racing 10494 Buckley Hall Rd. May–Sept. Blackberry Farm Bill Sawyer’s Mathews 725-7196 www.warsawfarmersmarket. 9607 Gen. Puller Hwy. Virginia Motor Speedway Every Sat., 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at com Movies Hartfield 776-7785 4426 Tidewater Tr. Mathews historic courthouse Essex 5 Cinemas 8 a.m.–4 p.m., Mon.–Sat. in Jamaica 758-1867 green. 1653 Tappahan nock Blvd. season. Dirt track racing select Sat. Fun Parks Tappahannock 445-1166 nights through October. Montross Market Days Swamp Fun Park Tater Neck Blueberry Farm 15803 Kings Hwy. 2735 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy. Hillside Cinema Potato Neck Rd. Colonial Beach Dragway Montross 703-598-2112 Gloucester 642-8778 7321 John Clayton Mem. Hwy. Port Haywood 725-2623 2035 James Monroe Hwy. First Sat. of the month Paint ball. Gloucester 693-2770 Open mid-July through Labor Colonial Beach 224-7455 May–Sept. Day, during daylight. No chemi- 1/8th mile asphalt drag Cyber Star York River Crossing Cinema cals used, six different variet- track. Tappahannock Farmers’ 6706 Main St. 2226 York Crossing Dr. ies available. Market Gloucester 824-9450 Hayes 642-5999 Dragon Motor Sports Prince St. and Cross St. Video game center with X- Westmoreland Berry Farm 1790 Howerton Rd. Tappahannock 445-2076 Box, Wii, PlayStation, arcade 1235 Berry Farm Ln. Dunnsville 443-1903 Third week each month Apr.– games, laser tag. Pick Your Own Oak Grove 224-9171 Truck and tractor pulls. Nov. except for June which is Bentwaters Farm www.westmorelandberryfarm. RivahFest. 1083 Circle Dr. com www.TappahannockMarket.com Learn to Sail Mathews 725-5839 Norton’s Sailing School Spray-free blueberries, home- 38 f

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 Fall/Holiday 2013 • Rivah • 37 Diversions f 37 Fri. noon–7 p.m.; Sat. noon–6 Skating p.m.; Sun. noon–5 p.m. 703- Stan’s Skateland 313-9742 Mon.–Thurs.; 472- 17408 Kings Hwy. 3172 Fri.–Sun. Montross 493-9890 804-333-4700 Fri.–Sat., 7:30–10 p.m. Good Luck Cellars 1025 Good Luck Rd. Kilmarnock 435-1416 Theaters Open Thurs. 11 a.m.–6 p.m., Court House Players Fri. 11 a.m.–8 p.m., Sat. 11 Mathews 725-0474 a.m.–6 p.m. and Sun. noon–5 Community theater serv- p.m. ing Gloucester, Mathews and Middlesex counties. Dinner Hague Winery theater. 8268 Cople Hwy. www.courthouseplayers.org Hague 472-5283

Donk’s Theater Ingleside Vineyards 223 Buckley Hall Rd. and Winery 'R\RX38783ZLWKDQ\RIWKHVH" Mathews 725-7760 5872 Leedstown Rd. Virginia’s Lil’ Ole Opry. Oak Grove 224-8687 Live country music in a family Sciatica, back or neck pain, joint pains or numb- atmosphere. Oak Crest Vineyard QHVVGLJHVWLYHSUREOHPVOLNHUHÀX[VLQXVLVVXHVRU www.donkstheater.com and Winery 8215 Oak Crest Dr. allergies, skin problems, depression or headaches? Lancaster Players King George (540)663-2813 361 Chesapeake Dr. These and many other issues can be treated with White Stone 435-3776 Specials Wine Seller 52 S. Main St. $FXSXQFWXUH0DVVDJHDQG2ULHQWDO0HGLFLQHV Westmoreland Players Kilmarnock 436-9463 16217 Richmond Rd. Free wine tastings each Fri. 3OHDVHFDOOIRULQIRUPDWLRQDQGDYDLODELOLW\ Callao 529-9345 at 5 p.m. $&8381&785(&$1+(/3 Vault Field Vineyards Edgar Chase, L.Ac. Trolley Rides 2953 Kings Mill Rd. 7RVFKHGXOHDQDSSRLQWPHQWRU Doctor of Oriental Medicine Triangle Trolley Kinsale 472-4430 $IUHHFRQVXOWDWLRQSOHDVHFDOO Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Traditional Chinese Medicine 435-1552 2I¿FH3DUN'ULYH6XLWH% Between Kilmarnock,  To make updates to this directory, .LOPDUQRFN9$ Irvington and White Stone. Ev- 11$FXSXQFWXUHDQG2ULHQWDO0HGLFLQH Call for appointment! ery Fri. and Sat. May 3–Oct. 5. please email: [email protected]

The Pearl Trolley Urbanna 758-2613 Museum quilt The Pearl runs in and around Urbanna in Middlesex County, to be raffl ed from May 24–Sept. 3 25¢. Sponsors needed. MORATTICO—The Morattico Waterfront Museum is conducting See what flying is really meant to be a quilt raffl e. The “Morattico in our impeccably restored Wine Tastings Village Quilt” features images Athena Vineyards of village and riverfront life. 1943 Fairchild PT-19 and Winery, Inc. A drawing will be held at the 3138 Jessie Ball duPont Mem. Hwy. museum’s sixth annual oyster Burgess 580-4944 roast October 19. The quilt, by member Gary Bradley, may be Belle Mount Vineyards viewed at the museum. 2570 Newland Rd. Tickets are $5. Tickets may be Warsaw 333-4700 purchased at the museum, from board members, at mem.chrs@ Gift Certificates Available The Dog and Oyster verizon.net, or call 353-2972, or Reasonable Rates Vineyard 382-4604. Call us for an appointment. 170 White Fences Dr. Irvington 438-9463 Wine tastings, 11 a.m.–6 Send your photos of p.m. Thurs.–Mon. people having fun at General’s Ridge Vineyard at Hummel Field, Topping 1618 Weldons Dr. the Rivah to Hague (703) 313-9742 436-2977 www.BayAviationOnline.com Tasting room, appetizers. [email protected]

38 • Rivah • Fall/Holiday 2013  James Madison re-enactment Freshly Renovated Gift Shop • Magnifi cent Floral Designs Bountiful array of Herbs, Vegetables, & Perennials set for Oct. 13 in Urbanna

URBANNA—Former re-enactor John Douglas U.S. President James Madi- Hall will portray Madison Wilton Cottage son will visit Urbanna’s at the Middlesex Woman's colonial courthouse and Club in Urbanna. He has Lansdowne on Sunday, been described as “the October 13, to present a James Madison,” and has & Garden lively discussion of colo- made many appearances nial politics and Middlesex at Montpelier (Madison’s County’s own Dr. Arthur historic home). Similar in 13477 Gen. Puller Hwy. • Hartfi eld • 804-776-9103 Lee. stature to our fourth Presi- With deft humor and dent, Hall’s interpretation insightful reminiscences, includes an engaging atten- tion to detail that brings his character to life. Lansdowne is the home of Patriot Dr. Arthur Lee, youngest brother in Colo- nial Virginia’s prestigious Lee family. Dr. Lee served as a European agent to pro- mote the American cause against the British and he did service in London, Paris, Berlin and Madrid. Dr. Lee’s 1778 commission to negotiate the Treaty of Alliance with France pro- vided him the opportunity to serve with Benjamin Franklin from Philadel- phia. Lee served as a del- egate to the Continental Congress from 1782-1785 and was a member of the Virginia House of Dele- gates in 1781. As low as The public is invited to join the Middlesex County $199 Museum & Historical Soci- ety on Sunday, October 13, at the Middlesex County Woman’s Club (210 Vir- ginia Street) in Urbanna for two performances by James Madison at 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. A light fare will be served following the per- formances at Lansdowne. Tickets for the event are $40, and must be purchased before the event by calling 804-776-6983 or emailing middlesexmuseum@ va.metrocast.net. Please state your preference for the 4 p.m. or 5 p.m. seat- ing. In addition, you will need to mail a check to the Middlesex County Museum made out to the museum. The address is P.O. Box 121, Saluda, VA 23149. Tickets can be picked up at the museum or at the per- formance.

 Fall/Holiday 2013 • Rivah • 39 1 10 oz can tomatoes 1 tablespoon Old Bay seafood seasoning 1 lb bag frozen corn 1 lb bag baby carrots -sliced cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper to taste Billy Pipkin In large pot, cook bacon until crisp, set aside, drain most of the grease. In same The Fishing Line pot, sauté onion, celery, and garlic until soft. Do not brown. Add remaining ingre- dients. Cook on medium heat Rockin’ the boat with until vegetables are almost tender, lower heat to medium/ low add seafood and continue great fishing and food cooking for 30 min.(do not stir or fish cubes will break s Autumn caresses the in many of the same locations Warren Ellis shows off a big rockfish while fishing with Capt. Billy up) Simmer and serve. Aregion, we find ourselves that hold speckled trout. That Pipkin. immersed in cooler weather action will linger into October Capt. Billy Pipkin owns and and hot fishing. During the as well. Many of the drum are between the Maryland/Vir- after fishing. operates Capt. Billy’s Charters month of October, we can now approaching the upper end ginia line and the mouth of the Enjoy your time on the and Ingram Bay Marina in expect to experience very good of the 18-26 inch slot limit. Rappahannock River. There water, be safe and until next Wicomico Church —580-7292. fishing for several species: Striped bass is a favorite of are two productive artificial time...Fair winds. For the latest fishing informa- spot, speckled trout, puppy local anglers because it lends reefs and a very nice stretch of tion and tips, read his column drum, bluefish and rockfish. itself well to both inshore and channel near Buoy 62 that pro- Watermen’s favorite “The Fishing Line” weekly in While most species become deep water fishing. The Vir- duces big catches each year. the Rappahannock Record. more scarce as they migrate ginia striped bass regulations My abundance of enthusi- Seafood Chowder southward, rockfish action will allow for two fish per person asm carries me further south to 1 pound fresh rockfish fillets, blossom into a spectacular fall 18-28 inches in length with Rudee Inlet in Virginia Beach cut into 1” square cubes fishing event. one of the two allowed to be during the winter months. It is 1 pound crabmeat, fresh or Send Speckled trout is a very over 28 inches long. there that my 46-foot “Liquid pasteurized sought after species this The chumming season usu- Assets II” calls home while 1 pint Virginia oysters in month. There is a ‘cult-like’ ally lingers well into Novem- anglers needing a wintertime their own liquor your following of anglers that ber. At that time the larger fishing ‘fix’ join me for more 6 slices bacon pursue these tasty, hard fight- migratory rockfish begin to world class rockfish action. 1 cup onion, diced ing fish. Since the best results make their trek into the bay There are a few things 2 stalks celery, diced are found in skinny water of from ocean waters. At that time during the fall months that are 1 clove garlic recipes less than 6 feet in depth, a emphasis shifts to the troll- truly enjoyable; Fishing, bon- 1 10 oz can Irish potatoes variety of vessels can be used ing scene. This fishery only fires and seafood chowder. I 1 8 oz jar clam juice for light tackle action. The gets better as it peaks in mid- am sharing one of my favorite 1 cup white wine Piankatank, Mobjack Bay, the December with the monster 40 seafood chowder recipes so 1 quart water to mouth of the Great Wicomico pound specimens. that you too can enjoy some 1 can 14 oz chicken broth River, and many creeks in Trolling is performed mainly hot chowder on a cool night 2 tablespoons parsley [email protected] between also hold these fish. along the edges of the shipping Kayaks and canoes will allow channel. These edges are where you to experience that natural, menhaden, the rockfish’s pri- 3,)03!6!),!",% &)234-/.4(&2%%
purist feeling of sneaking up mary staple, head southbound on the fish and casting lures out of the bay to winter off the at them. Puppy drum fishing Carolina coast. has been fantastic this summer The hottest action is found Closest Marina to the Bay! Deep Ramp White Stone event features Land Storage boats and trailers car show and chili cook-off Boathouse Slips WHITE STONE—The Chili cook-off entries are Up to 50 feet White Stone Business Associa- open to any business or non- tion (WSBA) will sponsor its profit and vendors have been Open Slips third annual Oktoberfest and requested to sign up by call- Up to 60 feet car show, open to all collectible ing president Carrie Barrack at cars, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat- 435-4321, or email carrie.bar- Cabin Rentals urday, October 26, behind the [email protected]. White Stone Fire Department. This year, the fire depart- Plaques will be given to the ment is sponsoring a parade at Ingram Bay Marina first 100 vehicles and a special 2 p.m. Entries are invited. For award will go to the oldest vehi- entry and lineup information,   s%NDOF2T7ICOMICO#HURCH cle, mayor’s choice and WSBA contact Ryan Stevens at 436- /N4OWLES#REEK7ESTOF'REAT7ICOMICO,IGHTs#APT"ILLYS#HARTERSCOM choice. 4703.

40 • Rivah • Fall/Holiday 2013  2013 Sizes and Limits Recreational Fishing Regulations in Virginia’s Marine Waters

e Black Drum e Spadefish Minimum Size Limit: 16" Total Length Minimum Size Limit: None Limit: 1 Black Drum per person per day Limit: 4 Spadefish per person per day

e Spanish Mackerel e Blue Catfish Minimum Size Limit: 14" Total Length Minimum Size Limit: None Limit: 15 Spanish Mackerel per person per day Limit: Only one over 32" per day

e Bluefish e Speckled Trout (Spotted Sea Trout) Minimum Size Limit: None Minimum Size Limit: 14" Total Length Limit: 10 Bluefish per person per day Limit: 10 Speckled Trout per person per day

e Cobia Minimum Size Limit: 37" Total Length Limit: 1 Cobia per person per day

e Striped Bass (Striper, Rockfish) Virginia Trophy Season, May 1–15 Minimum Size Limit: 32" Possession Limit: 1 Rockfish per person per day Spring Season, May 16–June 15 e Grey Trout (Weakfish) Minimum Size Limit: 18" | Maximum Size Limit **: 28" Minimum Size Limit: 12" Total Length Limit: 2 Rockfish per person per day Limit: 1 Grey Trout per day per person ** One fish of the two fish limit may be larger than 32" in length or larger Fall Season, October 4–December 31 2 per person per day 1 Rockfish 28" or longer can be kept Minimum Size Limit: 18" | Maximum Size Limit: 28" e Red Drum (Channel Bass) Minimum Size Limit: 18" Total Length Maximum Size Limit: 26" Total Length Limit: 3 Red Drum per person per day

e Summer Flounder (Fluke) Minimum Size Limit: 16" Limit: 4 Flounder per person per day

e Tautog e Sheepshead Minimum Size Limit: 16" Minimum Size Limit: none Limit: 3 Tautog per person per day Limit: 4 Sheepshead per person per day Closed Season: May 1–September 19

For information on the most current regulations, contact Virginia Marine Resources Commission, 2600 Washington Ave., P.O. Box 756, Newport News, Va. 23607: (757) 247-2200. VMRC “Hotline” number to report violations: (800) 541-4646. VMRC monitors VHF Channel 17. The VMRC website is www.mrc.state.va.us. Fish illustrations, courtesy Duane Raver, may not be reproduced without permission (919) 553-0280. Deltaville, Va. 804-776-6855 Broad Creek & Green’s Cove Rd. Personalized Service • Full-Time Prop Shop Wet & Dry Storage • Brokerage Sales CUSTOM YACHT CANVAS &HUWLÀHG0HFKDQLFV$YDLODEOH 0RQGD\²6DWXUGD\ Sailboats • Power Boats Engine Repowering • 30-Ton Lift • Fiberglass Repair Blister Repair • Woodwork • Ships Store Free Estimates • Repairs Welcome Spray & Brush Painting • Transmissions Rebuilt 14 Years Best of Bay Winner Gas & Diesel • Covered Slips “BEST CANVAS SHOP” – Chesapeake Bay Magazine AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR: Please visit us at www.shipstailor.com Two Locations WHITE STONE DELTAVILLE (804) 435-7229 (804) 776-7044

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42 • Rivah • Fall/Holiday 2013  Rivah Marinas

ll area codes are (804) age; limited marine supplies, Aunless otherwise listed. one rental apartment.

QDavis Creek Essex The Marina on Davis Creek QRappahannock River 343 Davis Creek Rd. Garrett’s Marina Bavon 725-3343 339 Catch Penny Ln. Located by the water, north- Bowler’s Wharf 443-2573 west of New Point Light just off At Buoy 19 on Rappahannock the Mobjack Bay; Lat.37-19.8' River. Gas, ship’s store, en- N Long.76-17.9' W. Deep wa- gine repair, boat sales, launch- ter slips for boats to 50', ing ramp, restrooms, showers pumpout station, ramp usage and boat storage. with dry slip rental, showers and restrooms, Valvtect gas Harborside Storage and diesel. at Garrett’s Marina 339 Catch Penny Ln. QHorn Harbor Bowler’s Wharf 443-0190 Horn Harbor Marina Fully enclosed dry stack and 308 Railway Rd. open dry stack storage. Port Haywood 725-3223 Located north of New Point June Parker Marina Comfort. Gas, diesel, ice, 531 Church Ln. 6' depth. Pool, showers, Tappahannock 443-2131 restrooms, pumpout; 15-ton High/dry storage, ship’s Port Kinsale Marina on the Yeocomico River in Westmoreland County has 106 slips with a restaurant and travel lift, 80-ton railway. Hull store, boat ramp, and slips. lodging within walking distance. repairs for fiberglass and Gas and on-demand diesel. wood. Covered and open slips.

York River. Sewage pumpout, service to all slips, sewage QMeyer Creek Q East River Gloucester 12-ton and 60-ton travel lifts, pumpout, laundry facilities, Compass Marina Q Glenns 100-ton railway, paint and hull restrooms, modern bath house, Yankee Point 6199 East River Rd. Friday’s Marine repairs, wet and dry storage, wireless internet. Sailboat Marina Mobjack 725-7999 14879 Geo. Wash. Hwy. showers and restrooms. 1303 Oak Hill Rd. From East River at Mobjack Glenns 758-4131 Marina at The Tides Inn Lancaster 462-7018 Bay, enter at the #5 Day- Suzuki outboard engines York River Yacht Haven 480 King Carter Dr. In Ottoman near the Mer- mark. Floating docks, in-slip sales and repair. Most out- 8109 Yacht Haven Rd. Irvington 438-5000 ry Point Ferry. Gas/diesel, pumpout, up to twin 50 amp boards serviced, marine store. Gloucester Point 642-2156 Gas/diesel, sewage pump- pumpout, restaurant, swimming electrical service, bathhouse, At mouth of Sarah’s Creek out, mini ship’s store, showers, pool, boat brokerage, rental 17 slips for boats up to 50', Q Perrin River after green marker #9. Gas, die- laundry, dining, lodging, slips, cottages, ship’s store, repairs, dredged to 8' MLW. Crown Pointe Marina sel, 10 ft. depth at fuel dock, restrooms, access to golf, ten- slips, restrooms, ramp. 9737 Cook’s Landing Rd. sewage pumpout, ship’s store, nis and swimming pools. www.yankeepointmarina.com Zimmerman Marine Hayes 642-6177 ice, hull and engine repair, full www.tidesinn.com 59 Heron Point Rd. On Perrin River off York service yard or do-it-yourself. QRappahannock River Cardinal 725-3440 River. Yamaha dealer, Valvtect 35- and 60-ton lifts, car rental Rappahannock Yachts/ Windmill Point Marina On the west side of the East gas, diesel, ice, bait, pumpout, nearby, showers, restrooms, Sanders Yacht Yard 40 Windjammer Ln. River, at navigation marker 13; ship’s store, 20-ton travel lift, pool and picnic area, transient 70 Rappahannock Rd. White Stone 436-1818 engine, hull, electrical and ra- restrooms, showers, ramp, fish slips. Irvington 438-5353 Fuel docks, deep water slips. dio repairs; can haul power cleaning station. Fishing char- Located on Carter’s Creek. Electric service, pumpout, boats up to 55' and sailboats ters, two pools, 235 slips plus Q Severn River Full service boatyard for power restrooms, swimming pools up to 60' and 35 tons. No transient slips. Severn River Marina and sail. 30-ton travel lift, car- and restaurant with tiki bar and dockage or marina services. 3398 Stonewall Rd. pentry and engine shop. Paint grill. Q Rowes Creek Hayes 642-6969 shed for Awlgrip/restoration www.liveatwindmillpoint.com QMilford Haven Holiday Marina On southwest branch of projects. Slips, dry storage, Morningstar Marina 3143 Holiday Marina Rd. Severn River near marker #4, restrooms and showers. 249 Mill Point Rd. Hayes 642-2528 off Mobjack Bay. Full service re- www.rappyachts.com Mathews Hudgins 725-9343 On Rowes Creek off the pairs with 75-ton travel lift, wet QCobbs Creek Next to the Milford Haven Severn River. Diesel, ice, show- and dry storage, ship’s store, QIndian Creek Ginney Point Marina Coast Guard Station, Gwynn’s ers, restrooms, transient slips, transient facilities and other Chesapeake Boat Basin 22 Ginney Point Ln. Island. Gas and oil, fuel dock marine parts, full service ma- amenities. 1686 Waverly Ave. Cobbs Creek 725-7407 depth, 4’. Engine repairs, bot- rina, hull repair, 60-ton lift, Kilmarnock 435-3110 At Piankatank River and tom painting, ship’s store, ice, ramp. Gas/diesel, complete ship’s Cobbs Creek; depth at fuel bait and fishing supplies. Sew- Lancaster store, inboard/outboard en- dock, 5.5'; gas, diesel and oil; age pumpout, dry storage only. Q Sarah’s Creek QCarter’s Creek gine repairs, Suzuki, Mercury, ramp, ice, toilets and show- Picnic area, bathhouse, rental Jordan Marine Service Carter’s Cove Marina Nauticstar and Boston Whaler ers, electric boat for charter. apartment. 7804 Jordan Rd. 347 Carter’s Cove Dr. dealer, brokerage sales, slips, Engine, hull, electrical and sail www.morningstarmarinas.com Gloucester Point 642-4360 Weems 438-5273 restrooms, launching ramp, ice repairs; slip rental, wet, dry, On Sarah’s Creek off the Deep water slips, electric and swimming pool. open and covered boat stor- 44 f  Fall/Holiday 2013 • Rivah • 43 Marinas f 43 Deltaville 776-6855 www.dycboat.com 70’, clubhouse, conference Walden’s Marina QNorth River Gas and diesel fuel, sewage room, pool, private bath- 1224 Timberneck Rd. Mobjack Bay Marina pumpout, ship’s store, hull Norton Yacht Sales, Inc. rooms, laundry, pumpout, 30 Deltaville 776-9440 454 Marina Rd. and engine repair, restrooms, 97 Marina Dr. transient slips for individuals/ 75 covered and open North 725-7245 Finatic fishing charters, travel Deltaville 776-9211 groups, wireless internet ac- boat slips, ship’s store, gas On Blackwater Creek near lift and prop service. Power- Slips, fuel, pumpouts, cess, concrete floating docks. and diesel fuel, restrooms, marker #2. Gas, diesel, fuel boat sales. restrooms, laundry, full ser- pumpout facility, full-service dock, low tide depth—4’. vice yacht repair yard, Yanmar Rappahannock boatyard, hull and engine re- Primarily a sailboat marina. Coastal Marine Inc. diesel engine repairs, 35 ton Marine Service pair, ice, transient space, Repairs to hulls, electrical sys- 160 Dockside Dr. travel lift, dealer for Marlow 141 Hamble Ln. travel lift. tems, minor engine repairs, bot- Deltaville 776-6585 Hunter, Marlow Mainship and Deltaville 776-7574 tom painting. 20-ton travel lift. Full service boatyard for Jeanneau sailboats, broker- Full service boat yard. 30- QFishing Bay Dockage, boat ramp, dry stor- power and sail, 50-ton travel- age sail and power, ASA sail- ton travel lift, boat forklift, haul Chesapeake Boat Works age, sewage pumpout, show- lift, engine and mechanical ing school, sail charters. and launch, quick haul, bottom 548 Deagles Rd. ers, restrooms, ship’s store. shop, specializes in repair of www.nortonyachts.com painting, engine and transmis- Deltaville 776-8833 Mercury outboards, Crusader sion repair and replacements, Ship’s store, hull and en- QQueen’s Creek engines repair and service. Norview Marina winterizations, wooden and fi- gine repair, restrooms, travel Queen’s Creek Marina 18691 Gen. Puller Hwy. berglass boat repairs. lift, railway, dockage and boat 321 Walnut Acres Ln. Deltaville Yachting Center Deltaville 776-6463 storage. Hudgins 240-8670 18355 Gen. Puller Hwy. Gas and diesel, sewage Stingray Point Boat Works www.chesapeakeboatworks. Sail and powerboat slips, Deltaville 776-9898 pumpout, ship’s store, boa- 19047 Gen. Puller Hwy. com some covered, electric, fresh Gas, ship’s store, club- tel, hull and engine repair, Deltaville 776-7070 water. Clubhouse, restrooms, house, pool, hull refinishing/ restrooms, boat ramp, swim- All kinds of maintenance, Fishing Bay Harbor Marina showers, ice, covered picnic painting, engine repairs and ming pool, laundromat, con- dockage and storage is 519 Deagles Rd. area, play area, fish clean- installation, full rigging ser- venience market, travel lift, available. Deltaville 776-6800 ing station, pumpout station. vice, a/c and heat install and forklift, Delta boat sales and Gas and diesel, sew- Land boat/trailer storage. repair, boatel, yard storage, brokerage. Stingray Point Marina age pumpout, ship’s store, slips, forklift, 50-ton travel 19167 Gen. Puller Hwy. restrooms, swimming pool, lift. Chesapeake Yacht Sales; Regatta Point Deltaville 776-7272 laundromat, bicycles, Wi-Fi, Middlesex dealer for Catalina yachts and Yachting Center Ship’s store, hull and en- ValvTect marine fuel, floating QBroad Creek Carolina classic powerboats. 137 Neptune Ln. gine repair, restrooms, travel and fixed, open and covered Chesapeake Cove Marina Mainship and Albin specialist. Deltaville 776-8400 lift, boat storage and annual slips. 170 Greens Cove Rd. VA clean marina. Open and covered slips to rentals. Chesapeake Yacht Sales Dealer for:

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QJackson Creek and full service boatyard in- Urbanna Town Marina showers, pumpout, Wi-Fi, gift and 12-ton travel lift, camping, Deltaville Boat Yard cluding hauling and ground 210 Oyster Rd. shop, restaurant with inside/ bathhouse, laundry, ship’s 274 Bucks View Ln. storage. Urbanna 758-5440 outside dining, 30 and 50 store. Transients welcome. Deltaville 776-8900 www.regentpointmarina.com At foot of Virginia St. 32 slips, amp electric. Wi-Fi. One mile to the bay. Hull and engine repair, dry 16 transient. Bath and shower www.smithpointmarina.com storage, fiberglass repair, QRappahannock River facilities, laundry, bikes and QGreat Wicomico River carpentry work, travel lift, full Boatyard at Christchurch golf cart rentals, pumpout sta- Great Wicomico River QLodge Creek rigging services, full service 1228 Crafton Quarter Rd. tion, handicapped accessible. Marina Olverson’s Lodge Creek yard. Saluda 758-4067 836 Horn Harbor Rd. Marina Inc. Boatel, 30-ton travel lift, Burgess 580-0716 1161 Melrose Rd. Deltaville Marina gas, dry storage, ship’s store, Northumberland Lottsburg 529-6868 274 Bucks View Ln. bait, bathhouse, launch, ramp, QCoan River QLittle Wicomico River Gas/diesel, pumpout, Deltaville 776-9812 hull and mechanical repair. Coan River Marina Chesapeake Bay ramp, sand beach, heated Gas and diesel, sew- 3170 Lake Rd. Camp-Resort pool, laundry, restrooms/ age pumpout, ship’s store, QRobinson Creek Lottsburg 529-6767 382 Campground Rd. showers, boat with trailer stor- restrooms, swimming pool, Sunset Point Marina Deep water slips with easy Reedville 453-3430 age, covered and open slips, laundromat, yacht repair 792 Burrell’s Marina Rd. access to bay and river. Gas/ Covered slips, store, show- transients welcome. services. Urbanna 758-5016 diesel, sewage pumpout, ers, swimming pool, mini-golf, 40 slips on Robinson Creek, ship’s store, laundry, pavilion, Sun. breakfast. Over- QTowles Creek QLaGrange Creek handmade rockfish, floun- restrooms, full repairs, 25-ton night or annual slip rentals. Ingram Bay Marina Remlik Marina and der and trout tackle on sale, travelift. Cabins, lodges, tent, RV sites. 545 Harveys Neck Rd. Danny’s Marine Services restrooms and bath houses, Heathsville 580-7292 485 Burch Rd. pumpout facilities, ramp, pic- Lewisetta Marina Cockrell’s Marine Railway Near Wicomico Church. Urbanna 758-5450 nic tables, ice, gas grills and 369 Church Ln. 309 Railway Dr. Covered slips up to 48', out- Full-service boatyard, hull East Coast houseboats sales Lottsburg 529-7299 Heathsville 453-3560 side slips up to 60'. Tran- and engine repairs, ship’s and manufacturing. Gas/diesel, pumpout, Hull and engine repair, sew- sient slips, rental cabins, store, pumpout, 30-ton travel ship’s store, ice, hull and en- age pumpout, ramp. banquet facilities. Gas/die- lift, swimming pool, restrooms, QUrbanna Creek gine repair, restrooms, ramp. sel, sewage pumpout, ship’s onshore winter storage, gas, Dozier’s Port Urbanna Smith Point Marina store, tackle/bait shop, deep 99 covered slips. Yachting Center QCockrell’s Creek 989 Smith Point Rd. boat ramp, restrooms, show- 1 Waterfront St. Buzzards Point Marina Reedville 453-4077 ers, beach. Fishing charters, QLocklies Creek Urbanna 758-0000 468 Buzzard Point Rd. Full service, covered and cruises (dinner, sunset or Locklies Marina Hull and engine repair, Reedville 453-3545 uncovered slips, ramp, forklift 46 f 784 Locklies Creek Rd. restrooms, outside boat stor- Restrooms, showers, gas/

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46 • Rivah • Fall/Holiday 2013  Santa’s Giveaway Tour Sale! Lancaster Players to th December 7 present ‘Becky’s New Car’ WHITE STONE—The Lancaster Players will comedy and substantial weight, a story about present its fall production, “Becky’s New Car,” choices and consequences that could believably October 10-27, at the Lancaster Playhouse on happen to anyone. Irvington Road in White Stone. For his 13th directorial endeavor with The The production is directed and designed by Players, Tyler has assembled a cast of seven, Hidden Inside Deltaville Yachting Center Ships’ Store Randal Tyler, who describes “Becky’s New Car” including familiar and new area talents. John Mon. – Sat. 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. as a contemporary comic fable and a warmly Pitman, last seen in “How The Other Half Loves,”  .LU7\SSLY/^`࠮+LS[H]PSSL࠮804-776-9898 humorous and nimble romantic farce. And it is plays Joe. Mike Conroy and Steve Rice, last seen “unpredictable” from the get go. Becky Foster in “Greater Tuna,” play Walter Flood and Steve, has a story to tell about her life and wants to respectively. Kathryn Shepherd, last seen on the share it with everyone. LP stage in “In The Good Old Summertime” She leads a predictable, somewhat mundane and fresh from The Westmoreland Players’ “The life with her blue collar husband of 28 years, Rainmaker,” plays Ginger. Deltaville Yachting Center Joe, and her precocious psychology student son, Newcomers to the LP stage, Amanda Chris. She works as a sales manager in a car deal- Dreylick and Brett Hermance, play Kenni and ership with a highly neurotic salesman, Steve. All Chris. Amanda is a familiar face from Kilmar- is predictable, safe, sane… until Walter Flood, an nock’s Specials shop and from several plays in BOATEL • SLIPS • SERVICE • BOATYARD eccentric millionaire, wanders in one evening to youth. Brett was last seen in “The Rainmaker” 3FQPXFST

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 Fall/Holiday 2013 • Rivah • 47 Gloucester tour gives insight into civil rights triumphs of African-Americans

by Larry Chowning

s part of Gloucester County’s 350th anniversary celebra- tion in 2001, and using grant funds from the Virginia AFoundation for the Humanities and Public Policy, the county created an African-American Heritage Trail Tour. Gloucester County was formed in 1651 from York County. It had previously been a part of Charles River Shire, one of the eight original shires (counties) created in 1634. Soon after settlement of Jamestown (1607), Gloucester County was formed and the African American presence then and throughout the county’s history was very prevalent. Slav- ery would become the very key to the economic survival of the Virginia colony, and more and more black slaves would come to Gloucester. Their history is important and definitive in the growth of the United States of America. Realizing this, Gloucester officials created the tour and had Harriet Cowen of Bena, a pen-and-ink and portrait artist, do the artwork for the tour. Thomas Calhoun Walker, born a slave in 1862, became the first black man to practice law in Gloucester, and by some his- torical accounts, he was the first in Virginia. His home is at 6739 Main Street and a historical marker in front of his home reads: “Here lived Thomas Calhoun Walker the first black to practice law in Gloucester County and a civil rights spokesman who vigorously advocated education and land ownership for blacks. Mr. Walker was elected for two terms to the Gloucester Board Irene Morgan was a pioneer in the American Civil Rights movement and her fight for equality started at the of Supervisors, serving from 1891 to 1895. President William Hayes Post Office. On July 16, 1944, the 27-year-old Morgan and her two children boarded a Greyhound bus McKinley appointed him the Commonwealth’s first black collec- at the Hayes Post Office and were sitting in the colored section when she was asked to move further back tor of customs in 1893. He became the only black to hold state- to accommodate a white couple. When she refused, she was arrested when the bus stopped in Saluda. She wide office in President Roosevelt’s Work Project Administration was charged with resisting arrest and refusing to move to the back of the bus. Her case went all the way when he was appointed Consultant and Advisor on Negro Affairs to the U.S. Supreme Court and in a landmark decision the court ruled that modes of transportation used in in 1934.” interstate commerce could not discriminate. Another stop on the tour is Zion Poplars Baptist Church at 7000 T.C. Walker Road. The founding mothers and fathers first met for religious services in brush arbors, under seven poplar trees, four of which still stand on the church grounds today. The church building dates from 1894, and is an excellent example of 19th-century gothic revival style with vernacular detailing. The spectacular interior of the church exhibits the creative craftsman- ship of Frank Braxton, a former slave. The church is listed on the Virginia and National Historic Landmarks Registers. A third stop is Thomas Calhoun Walker Elementary School/ Gloucester Training School, which was established in 1921 through the efforts of T.C. Walker and others as the first free public secondary school for black students in Gloucester. Walker led a fund-raising effort for the creation of the secondary school, donating the down payment himself to get the training school started. Gloucester Training School was located at 6099 T. C. Walker Road. A fourth stop on the tour is where Old Hayes Store and Post Office was located. In July 1944, a young mother named Irene Morgan boarded a Greyhound bus at the store post office and made history that day. A short time after boarding, the driver ordered Mrs. Morgan and another black passenger seated next to her to give up their seats and move to the back of the bus. Morgan refused and was arrested in Saluda in Middlesex County by Sher- The Robert Russa Moton Memorial Foundation Conference Center was founded in 1958 as an African- iff Beverley Segar, but not before she put up a fight on the bus. American think tank that brought such famous civil rights leaders as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to Gloucester County. continued on page 50

48 • Rivah • Fall/Holiday 2013  African-American Heritage Trail Tour Stops

1. Home of Thomas Calhoun Walker 6739 Main Street, Gloucester

2. Zion Poplars Baptist Church 7000 T. C. Walker Road

3. Thomas Calhoun Walker Elementary School/ Gloucester Training School 6099 T. C. Walker Road

4. Old Hayes Store and Post Office

5. Gloucester Agricultural and Industrial School 3379 Cappahosic Road, Cappahosic

6. The Morton House 6498 Allmondsville Road

7. Bethel Baptist Church 2978 Hickory Fork Road

Map courtesy Gloucester Parks, Recreation & Tourism

Bethel Baptist Church is on the Gloucester County African-American Heritage Tour and is one of the oldest churches in the county.

 Fall/Holiday 2013 • Rivah • 49 continued from page 48

Enlisting the help of the State Conference of the NAACP, Morgan appealed her case through the local, state and supreme courts. Her lawyers, Thurgood Marshall and William Hastie, argued that it was a burden on interstate commerce for each state to have its own rules for seating passengers. The case was a land- mark case for civil rights and made segregation illegal on modes of public interstate transportation. The Gloucester Agricultural and Industrial School at Cappa- hosic is the next stop on the tour. Founded by local black resi- dents under the leadership of lawyer T.C. Walker and William B. Weaver, the school was the first black secondary school in the county, possibly the first in Virginia. It opened in 1888 with In the Poropotank River and Purtan Bay region, indentured servants plotted an insurrection against their four students in a vacant store in Cappahosic and was funded by masters on September 13, 1663. the American Missionary Association, an agency of the north- ern Congregational Church. The school closed in 1933 as public eduction for blacks began to expand. A road marker stands at 3379 Cappahosic Road. The Moton homeplace, “Holly Knoll,” a stately mansion on the banks of the York River at Cappahosic, was built in 1935 as the retirement home of Dr. Robert R. Moton. Dr. Moton, the second president of Tuskegee Institute and the successor to Dr. Booker T. Washington, guided Tuskegee’s progression from a normal school into an accredited college and university. After Dr. Moton’s death in 1940, the Moton Conference Center was established there to continue Dr. Moton’s work in education. With the addition of residential space and training facilities, the site was expanded into a full conference center. During the 1950s and 60s plans were made for the economic development of historically black colleges and universities, while a think tank continued from Dr. Moton’s days on social justice and other issues. The United Negro College Fund was conceived there and strategies were planned for desegregation of lunch counters. The Manor House is a national and state landmark. The Moton house is at 6498 Allmondsville Road. Bethel Baptist Church at 2978 Hickory Fork Road was once known as the Old Sassafras Stage Church. It dates back to when Sassafras Stage and nearby Allmond’s Wharf were at the peak of their activity as hubs of commerce and transportation. In 1867, Dr. L. Catlett Stubbs donated one acre of land to his formerly enslaved butler, James F. Lemon. Lemon and others used the land for their church, first meeting on crude benches under brush arbors. The present church dates back to 1889. A final tour spot is on the bridge going over Poropotank Creek where, during the summer of 1663, a group of indentured ser- vants met to plan an insurrection against their masters. It was pre- vented when John Birkenhead informed authorities of the plot. As a reward, the Virginia House of Burgesses granted Birken- head his freedom and gave him 5,000 pounds of tobacco. While this event is included in several accounts of African-American history, other accounts suggest black servants were not involved in this conspiracy, only white indentured servants. For more information on the African-American Heritage Trail Gloucester Agricultural and Industrial School, commonly known as Tour, contact the Gloucester Parks and Recreation and Tourism Capahosic Academy, was a private high school built by African- Department at 693-2355. Americans before public schools were available.

50 • Rivah • Fall/Holiday 2013  Ten chefs, 15 winemakers to be featured Nov. 2 at Irvington vineyard’s Wine and Oyster Classic IRVINGTON—Visiting chefs/ Richmond, a perennial Five Star Calif., and taught with Master wines in Virginia to be included raw oysters for onsite tailgating restaurants, wineries and wine- and Five Diamond hotel property. Chef Ferdinand Metz. in the “Governor’s Cup Case.” and picnics, other prepared foods makers for the Virginia Wine and He was the Richmond Chef of Other chefs will include Ika • Jordan Harris, winemaker and beverages, entertainment Oyster Classic at Irvington’s The the Year 2009. Zaken of the Café Provencal/ and general manager of Tarara by Lewis McGehee and his trio, Dog and Oyster Vineyard have • Todd Gray, co-owner of Wedmore Place in Williamsburg; Winery in Leesburg. Harris made boutique booths with specialty been announced. Washington’s Equinox Restau- Gary Whitecotton of the Country Wine Enthusiast’s 2013 40 Under food, and retail products. The new event, from 11 a.m. rant and culinary director of the Club of Virginia and the Posi- 40 Tastemakers Issue, and three Wine-tasting admission tick- to 5 p.m. Saturday, November Salamander Resort and Spa in tive Vibe Café in Richmond, and of the first seven Virginia wines ets are $30 in advance and $40 2, is being planned by the Hope Middleburg. He was the Restau- Anne Kirkmyer of the Dining ever to be rated 90 points by Wine on November 2, which include and Glory Inn and the vineyard rant Association of Metropolitan Hall at the Hope and Glory Inn. Enthusiast were his. He also was general admission, parking and in partnership with the leaders Washington’s 2011 RAMMY Participating winemakers recently named to the “Top 100 10 wine-tasting tickets. General of the Virginia wine, oyster and Chef of the Year. include: Most Influential Winemakers in admission is $20 in advance and restaurant industry. Ten Virginia • Aaron Cross of Fossett’s and • Stephen Barnard of Keswick the U.S.” list. $30 the day of the event (wine chefs preparing oysters, paired Fossett’s Bar at Keswick Hall at Vineyards, Keswick. The winner Additional winemakers will be tasting is not included). with wines from 15 Virginia Monticello. He is a graduate of of two Governors Cups, Kes- Josh Girard of Boxwood Estate Tailgate tickets, in advance winemakers, will be featured. the Culinary Institute of America wick Vineyards has received a Winery in Middleburg; Graham only, are $100 each and include a “It would be difficult to find in Hyde Park, N.Y. He was on the gold medal every year since first Bell of Cooper Vineyards in premier parking location adjacent a better pairing than that of two culinary team at Lemaire when entering the competition in 2003. Louisa; Emily Hodson Pelton of to wine and oyster tents; wine tast- of life’s most sought-after delica- the restaurant was named a Best The vineyard won a double gold Veritas Vineyard & Winery in ing and general admission tickets cies – oysters and wine,” accord- New Restaurant by Esquire Mag- medal for its Cabernet at the 2013 Afton; Simon Bergese of Potomac must be purchased for all guests ing to organizer Dudley Patteson, azine after a full renovation. San Francisco International Wine Point Winery in Stafford; Lee in the vehicle. A prize is planned owner of the inn and winery. • Scott Simpson of The Swan Competition, one of only 22 out Hartman of Bluestone Vineyard for the best dressed tailgate. The Guests “will savor local oysters Terrace, named the Platinum of over 500 wines, and had the in Bridgewater; Matthew Meyer $375 VIP Table, in advance only, prepared by Virginia’s best chefs Plate award winner in 2013 by highest scoring Viognier by the of Williamsburg Winery; Kevin includes seating and wine-tasting and relish Governor’s Cup Gold Hampton Roads Magazine. Wine Spectator Magazine. Jones and Andrea Kephart of tickets for eight. Medal winning wine,” he said. Simpson trained under chefs • Jeremy Lignon of Philip New Kent Winery; Marty Muel- Additional wine tastings can Participating Executive Chefs in Florence, Italy, at Guilliano Carter Winery, in Hume. Owner ler of Barren Ridge Vineyards in be purchased for $5 only after include: Bugialli’s Professional Culinary Philip Carter Strother’s 2010 Fishersville; Damien Blanchon entry to the event. • Walter Bundy of the Lemaire School and at the Culinary Insti- Cleve won a Governor’s Gold this of Afton Mountain Vineyards; Oysters, craft beer, sodas, Restaurant at the Jefferson Hotel, tute of America in Napa Valley, year and was named as one of 12 Doug Flemer of Ingleside Plan- specialty foods and wine by the tation Vineyards in Oak Grove; glass, bottle and case will be sold Paul Krop of Good Luck Cellars a la carte. in Kilmarnock, and Mark Hol- Patteson noted that the lingsworth of the Dog and Oyster. Urbanna Oyster Festival will be Events and tickets held the same weekend, as well Patteson noted that Virginia as the Irvington Farmers’ Market was recently designated the “East that morning. Coast Capital for Oysters,” and A percentage of the proceeds the Chesapeake Bay region was will benefit the Richmond SPCA, described by USA Today as “the the Animal Welfare League of the Napa Valley of Oysters.” Wine Northern Neck and the Virginia Enthusiast magazine last year Waterman’s Scholarship Fund. named Virginia as one of the For more information and “Ten Best Travel Destinations in to reserve tickets and tailgate the World for Wine.” spaces, contact the Hope and The event also will feature Glory Inn at 438-6053 or 800- wine tastings, a Virginia oyster 497-8228, or visit www.virgin- bar, “Take and Carry” bags of iawineandoysterclassic.com. ‘Main Street Blues & Brews’ to feature bands, microbrews GLOUCESTER—Historic Full of Blues (4-5:10 p.m.) and The Gloucester Village will be the site of Julius Pittman Project (5:30-7 p.m.). “Main Street Blues & Brews,” which Everyone’s invited to come out and returns for its fourth year on Satur- enjoy over 20 different handcrafted day, October 12, from 11:30 a.m.-7 microbrews, including Devils Back- p.m. bone, St. George, Williamsburg Live music begins at noon fea- Alewerks, and many more. turing popular regional blues acts, The ticket price includes souvenir including Herbie D and the Dan- glass with event logo, 4 drink tick- germen (noon-1 p.m.), Tough Deal ets and all day access to the musical (1:20-2:20 p.m.), Bobby “Blackhat” lineup. Visit www.mainstreetblue- Walters (2:40-3:40 p.m.), Planet sandbrews.com for details.  Fall/Holiday 2013 • Rivah • 51 Rivah Museums & Historic Sites

ll area codes are (804) un- Features an exhibit of the Aless otherwise listed. “CINMAR” Discovery—the oldest man-made stone tool found in the Americas. The original stone Essex blade was dated at 20,000 Essex County Museum years old and is on display in the and Historical Society Smithsonian Institution. It was 218 Water Ln. dredged from 240 feet of water Tappahannock 443-4690 about 40 miles offshore in the Included is the “Carl D. Silver Atlantic Ocean by Mathews scal- Gallery,” another smaller gallery, lop boat captain Thurston Shawn a gift shop, reference room, doc- in 1970. ument storage room, and handi- Other exhibits include a pre- cap accessible restrooms. Civil War Wheeler and Wilson Exhibits of interest include sewing machine and a tableaux “from Sandlot to Semipro: Base- depicting the legend of Col. Hugh ball in Essex County,” which Gwynn accepting what is now follows the story of America’s called Gwynn’s Island from Prin- pastime in the county from just cess Pocahontas in gratitude for after the Civil War to present saving her life when she fell from day. The museum also houses her canoe. a civil war diorama: “Ft. Lowry.” Also featured is memorabilia Continuing exhibits include pre- The Middlesex County Museum and its annex (far right) are near the Historic Courthouse in Saluda. from the 1907 Jamestown Ex- historic fossils, Native American position, an extensive display of artifacts, colonial relics, and antique spectacles collected by items from the American Revolu- through Oct. from 1–4 p.m. and the museum comprises three Kilmarnock 435-1211 the late Dr. Wm. H. Gatten, and tion, Bacon’s Rebellion, the Civil by appointment. historic buildings and library. The Northern Neck Sports artifacts from a mid-18th century War and World Wars I and II. More than 350 years of area Wall of Fame features plaques home site, including glass and Open free of charge daily (ex- history is on exhibit in the 1797 with bios and photos of indi- pottery shards from the 17th cept for Wed. and Sun.) from 10 Lancaster clerk’s office, 1821 jail, and viduals past and present that century, a King George III half a.m.–3 p.m. Christ Church and 1828 Lancaster House. have excelled in sports from the penny dated 1773, Native Ameri- Carter Reception Center and The Genealogy and History Li- Northern Neck of Virginia. Free. can points, pottery and fossils. Museum brary provides more than 7000 Located inside The Sports Cen- There also are photos of two bar- Gloucester 420 Christ Church Rd. reference materials including tre. Open Mon.–Fri. 9 a.m.–5:30 rel wells. Gloucester Museum Weems 438-6855 local court records, census p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Also on display are items relat- of History The reception center and mu- data, business information, vi- ing to the Black American history 6539 Main St. seum was built in 1735 by Rob- tal records, county histories, Steamboat Era Museum of Gwynn’s Island, prehistoric Gloucester 693-1234 ert “King” Carter. church records, and family files. 156 King Carter Dr. Native Americans, and an exten- The Botetourt Building, built The church, reception center The card catalogue is available Irvington 438-6888 sive history on the life of Captain about 1770, was New’s Ordi- and museum are open to the online. The museum offers a visual John Smith and his connection to nary, a roadside tavern. On dis- public Apr.–Nov. from 10 a.m.–4 Open Wed.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. history of the steamboats’ im- Gwynn’s Island. There is a 100- play is the “Battle of the Hook” p.m. Mon.–Sat. and 2–5 p.m. Admission is $3. portance to area commerce, plus year old corn sheller, with exhibit, which was donated by Sun. Call for group tours. Other Research library open Tues.- culture, social connections and original red paint and name. the Battle of the Hook Commit- times by appointment. Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. with a $5 life to small towns along the There is a large collection of tee and created by Warren Deal. www.christchurch1735.org daily use fee. Chesapeake Bay and its tribu- antique medical instruments Other displays of military con- Both facilities open some taries. Dioramas, oral histories, from the estate of the late flicts focus on Gloucester’s WW Kilmarnock Museum Saturdays. Closed major holiday models, artifacts, paintings, Mathews physician, Dr. James II veterans. Also on display is the 76 N. Main St. weekends. Check website for photos and audio and interactive Warren Dorsey Haynes, and the “Good Old Days” exhibit. Kilmarnock 436-9100 complete listing and hours. components. old Grimstead Post Office. The free museum is open This museum features dis- The “Welcome Aboard” exhibit The museum, open 1–5 p.m. Mon.–Sat. from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. plays and exhibits focusing on Morattico Waterfront Museum features an eight foot cutaway each Fri., Sat. and Sun. May– and by appointment. Kilmarnock’s past and present. 6584 Morattico Rd. model of the steamer Lancaster. Oct., also has a research library Rotating exhibits are featured Morattico Also featured are vignettes of and gift shop. Pocahontas Museum plus displays of local artifacts The museum offers exhibits of various rooms such as a typical Admission is free, donations 7335 Lewis Ave. and a timeline of events through- an old fashioned country store, stateroom, wheelhouse, boiler welcome. Gloucester 693-2795 out area history. Currently on ex- the history of the work life, gear room, galley and dining room. The Museum has information, hibit is news photography by the and agriculture of local watermen The exhibit includes a six foot Mathews Maritime Museum artifacts and pictures relating to late Tanyua Dickenson, reporter of the village. Also on display are map showing steamboat wharf 482 Main St. the Indian Pocahontas, Captain for the Rappahannock Record. Native American artifacts, pho- stops. Mathews 725-4444 John Smith and the Powhatan The museum is open Thurs.– tos and documents relating to Open Thurs.–Sat., 10 a.m.–4 The museum features memo- Indians. On display is a rock tra- Sat., 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Free. village history. p.m. and Sun., 1–4 p.m. Dona- rabilia, artifacts, documents, ditionally known as the one on The museum is open Sat. tion only. photos, models, and many mem- which Capt. John Smith’s head Mary Ball Washington noon–4 p.m. and Sun. 1–4 p.m. ories of time gone by. Long a boat was placed when Pocahontas Museum May–Oct. building area of note, Mathews saved his life at Werawocomoco 8346 Mary Ball Rd. Mathews additionally has had its share of (Wicomico) in Gloucester County. Lancaster Courthouse Northern Neck Gwynn’s Island Museum local watermen, menhaden fish- The museum is open on the 462-7280 Sports Wall of Fame 1775 Old Ferry Rd. ermen, merchant mariners, US second Sat. of each month Located in the Historic District, 60 South Main St. Gwynn 725-7949 Navy sailors, fish packing hous-

52 • Rivah • Fall/Holiday 2013  Museums es, boat repair facilities, and ma- Deltaville 776-7200 gether before: fossils and Indian Chowning) and the Elva C., a 55-foot tradi- rinas. The museum honors the The newest exhibit, “Middlesex artifacts, 19th Century textiles Fri.–Sun. from 11 a.m. – 4 tional workboat built in 1922, past and works to educate the in the Civil War 1861-1865”, and clothing, a 1930’s country p.m. which offers tours to members. future about maritime history. is temporarily on display in a store, agricultural and industrial The museum also offers a gift The museum is staffed by portable “mini-museum” until tools, historical money, toys and . shop and is open Tues.–Sun. volunteers, generally on Fri. and the permanent building is com- medical instruments. The exhib- Northumberland from 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. May Sat. from Apr.–Nov. from 10–2, pleted. Also on display are five its contain stories of our past, Northern Neck Farm Museum through Oct. Admission is $5 for or by request for groups. If the new models of Chesapeake work including our African American 12705 Northumberland Hwy. adults, $3 for seniors and free “open” flag is flying, you’re in- boats including the restored F.D. history, Civil War, Revolutionary Burgess 761-5952 for children under 12. vited inside. Crockett model. War, WWI, and WWII era, and Luther Welch donated the prop- www.rfmuseum.org The F. D. Crockett, a 64' log tales of our most famous local erty and much of the equipment Tompkins Cottage bottom buyboat, is at the muse- resident, Lt. General “Chesty” to create a museum to tell the Rice’s Hotel/ 43 Brickbat Rd. um’s pier walk with the Explorer, Puller, the most decorated Ma- history of farming in the Northern Hughlett’s Tavern Mathews 725-3487 a 31' reproduction of the shal- rine in corps history. Neck. The big red barn houses a 73 Monument Place Near the Mathews Court- lop John Smith used to explore The museum has local his- photographic exhibit of farms, an Heathsville 580-3377 house, is a typical tidewater and map Chesapeake Bay. Also tory books for sale and resource American Indian exhibit and farm A 1700’s restored Tavern cottage of the early 1800s. It on the pier are a variety of boats books for the public’s use in the equipment such as antique trac- and community square, the site houses a museum and head- typical of those built in Deltaville research center. tors, hand tools, planters, seed includes a gift shop, founda- quarters of the Mathews Histori- over the years. Open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. hullers and butter churns. Other tion office, blacksmith shop, cal Society. In the park are picnic tables, a Wed.–Sat. exhibits include a children’s area woodworkers shop, spinning The oldest wooden structure in sculpture garden, kayak landing, and an exhibit on Northern Neck and weaving studio and Car- the courthouse, it was used by children’s garden and walking Old Tobacco Warehouse rural electrification. riage House. The Transportation Christopher Tompkins as a gen- trails. Virginia Street The gift shop features many Museum Building houses a per- eral store starting in 1816. On the fourth Sat. May-Nov. Urbanna 758-2613 items including a first edition col- manent exhibit of the Chicacoan The museum houses a perma- there is a Farmer’s Market with The restored James Mill Scot- lectible tractor and toys. Hours Oak. The museum also offers nent exhibit of Mathews history vendors, free creek cruises and, tish Factor Store or “Old Tobac- are Sat. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. and a community room for rent and including information on Captain in the evening, a Groovin’ in the co Warehouse” is used as the Sun. 1–4 p.m. Admission is $2 various classes in heritage arts. Sally Tompkins, the only woman Park concert. Urbanna Town Visitor Center. for adults, $1 for students, and Gift Shop: Call for hours. 580- officer in the Confederate Army. The nature park is open daily, For years, it was thought to have children under 12 are free. 3536. Blacksmith shop hours: Also included is an area of chang- dawn to dusk. The museum is been used to store hogsheads Tues., Thurs., Sat. 10 a.m.–3 ing exhibits, a county map, and a open Mon-Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-1, and of tobacco. In 1958, The Asso- Reedville p.m. Spinning and weaving stu- sales area offering publications Sun. 1-4. ciation for the Preservation of Fishermen’s Museum dio hours: Wed. 10 a.m.–2 p.m.; concerning Mathews history and Virginia Antiquities sponsored a 504 Main St. Sun. 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Quilt Guild related gift items. Middlesex County Museum study of the building. Historian Reedville 453-6529 hours: Tues. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Admission is free. Open Fri. 777 Gen. Puller Hwy. Wesley Newton Laing’s research The museum offers visitors a Woodworkers studio hours: Fri. and Sat. from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Saluda 758-3663 revealed that the structure was glimpse of the rich heritage of 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Restaurant at through Oct. As one of the oldest county not a warehouse but, rather, a the fishermen and watermen of the Tavern, call 580-7900. Tav- museums in the state of Vir- Scottish Colonial merchant fac- Virginia’s Northern Neck and the ern Foundation hours: Mon.– ginia, the museum covers over tor store, where tobacco could Chesapeake Bay. Thurs. 9 a.m.–noon. Middlesex 400 years of local history. Re- be traded for finished goods In addition to the main mu- www.rhhtfoundation.org Deltaville Maritime Museum cently remodeled, our expanded from Europe. (Courtesy of Emily seum gallery housing its perma- and Holly Point Nature Park exhibits feature a vast array of Chowning. Excerpt from “Images nent and changing exhibits, the 287 Jackson Creek Rd. objects and items not seen to- of America Urbanna” by Larry S. museum features the Pendleton Richmond Building with its boat and model Menokin workshops and the historic Wil- 4037 Menokin Rd. liam Walker House. Warsaw In the water, the museum Menokin was built c. 1769. It What’s Happening at showcases the Claud W. Somers, was the home of Independence a 42-foot skipjack built in 1911, signer Francis Lightfoot Lee. A Historic Rice’s Hotel / which offers tours twice monthly, 55 f Hughlett’s Tavern in Heathsville Reedville Fishermen’s Museum Heathsville Farmers Market Preserving the Watermen’s Heritage Sat., Oct. 19th, 9 am - 1 pm • Last Farmers Market of the season. Buy fall produce, plants and gifts and decorations for the upcoming holidays. Historical Walking tour at 10:15 a.m. Golden Village Christmas Sat., Dec. 7, 10 am - 2 pm • A celebration of Christmastide for the whole family. Gift shop; Ye Ol’ Bake Shop; unique artisan gift ideas. Photos with Santa, music, food and more. 804-453-6529 Open Tues.–Sun. May-Oct. Located just off Route 360 in Heathsville behind the old Courthouse. 504 Main St., Reedville, VA 22539 www.rhhtfoundation.org • [email protected] • 804-580-3377 www.rfmuseum.org

 Fall/Holiday 2013 • Rivah • 53 54 • Rivah • Fall/Holiday 2013  Museums f 53 items related to education. of Kinsale building stands just partial ruin, the house provides Built in 1937 in the Colonial off the green beside the Kinsale ears 20 Y a unique opportunity to see “be- Revival style, A. T. Johnson High Motor Corp. building (1919). ting hind the walls” of an 18th cen- School was the fi rst public educa- Open Fri. and Sat. from 10 ebra tury mansion. tion facility serving African Ameri- a.m.–5 p.m. Cel The King Conservation and can students in Westmoreland. Visitors Center provides informa- The school was named for Arm- Museum at Colonial Beach tion on the history of the property stead Tasker Johnson, a black 128 Hawthorne St. and the architectural conserva- educator and community leader Colonial Beach 224-3379 tion work going on at Menokin. instrumental in its construction. It is housed in the former Hoff- Hike trails to Cat Point Creek Open on Sat.,10 a.m.–2 p.m., man Gas Building (c. 1893). through the Rappahannock River Sun., 2 p.m.–4 p.m. and other The museum depicts Colo- Valley National Wildlife Refuge. times by appointment. nial Beach heritage through From Apr.–Oct., open Mon.– various artifacts. Emphasis is Sat., 10 a.m.–4 p.m. From George Washington Birthplace on the period from 1890 through Nov.–March, open Mon.–Fri. 10 National Monument 1958 when the town was a a.m.–4 p.m. and weekends by 1732 Popes Creek Rd. busy river tourism attraction appointment. Colonial Beach 224-1732 that drew huge summer crowds. George Washington is among Richmond County Museum Westmoreland’s most famous Westmoreland County 5874 East Richmond Rd. native sons. Commander of the Museum and Library Warsaw 333-3607 Continental Army, Revolutionary 43 Court Square The museum is in the county’s War hero and fi rst President of Montross 493-8440 old jail, which was built in 1872. the United States, he professed Believed to be the oldest mu- It includes three galleries, exhibit to be fi rst and foremost a farmer. seum in the Northern Neck, this rooms and an offi ce. The jail’s Open to the public 9 a.m.–5 museum was chartered in 1939 hanging chamber is also on the p.m. Admission $3. 16 and un- and dedicated in 1941. It was second fl oor. der free. established to give a permanent On permanent display is a home to the life-sized portrait scale model of the historic 1748 James Monroe Birthplace of William Pitt, the Earl of Cha- Richmond County Courthouse, Museum and Visitor Center tham (1768), painted by Charles the third oldest courthouse in 4460 James Monroe Hwy. Willson Peale and to provide a Virginia, a collection of Forrest Colonial Beach 214-9145 location for artistic, recreation- Patton photography and an old Open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. al, and educational facilities. fashioned country store. Another Saturdays and Sundays from Permanent exhibits include exhibit features Francis Lightfoot Memorial Day through Labor Day. portraits of Westmoreland Coun- Lee, signer of the Declaration of Admission is free. A picnic area ty’s historical fi gures, fossils Independence. is on the grounds and a canoe and native American artifacts. Open Wed.–Sat. from 11 launch is at a dock on Monroe A temporary exhibit, which runs a.m.–3 p.m. Creek. from Oct. through Mar., features The landscape of Rivah “mourning jewelry” as a nod to Kinsale Museum Halloween. In addition to these Country has changed Westmoreland 449 Kinsale Rd. exhibits, the museum hosts A.T. Johnson Museum Kinsale 472-3001 several receptions and lectures considerably over the last 20 18849 Kings Hwy. The museum is dedicated to each year and houses a history T Montross 493-7070 the preservation, collection, exhi- and genealogy research library. years. And our Rivah Country Map The museum preserves the bition and interpretation of local Open Mon.-Sat. from 10 a.m.- has changed with it. history and legacy of education history. It’s in a late 19th century 4 p.m. Admission is free. It also for African American students in barroom, which was used as a serves as the Visitor Center for In even our fi rst editions, we the Northern Neck, especially in meat market in the 1920s; the Westmoreland County. Westmoreland County. old Ice Cream Parlor next door is included a map which highlighted The museum is a depository being renovated by the Kinsale To make updates to this directory, the boat ramps and highways in the for collections, artifacts, memo- Foundation for gallery, library and please email: [email protected] rabilia, documents and other meeting space. The 1909 Bank Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula. A popular feature of the visitor’s Send your photos of people having fun at the Rivah to [email protected] guide, the map has withstood the test of time, changing slightly over the HOMETOWN A lot without a Waterfront Price! Close to the years. We’ve replaced the boat ramps REALTY Rappahanock River. Only 1.8 mi to Millcreek with sites of interest, and there are “The Exceptional Exception” public boat ramp, pier. Lot is cleared. 4.0 Acres- $65,000 ready for your new home. Located 6 many. It’s a valuable reference for Call Gail Yoss miles west of Deltaville near Chesapeake Bay. locating visitor’s centers, museums, Agent/Owner Directions: Rt 33 E, left on Regents Rd (Rt 624), R on Wake Rd, go 1.2 mi, Right onto historic sites and public parks. 804-240-0600 Captains Quarters Ln.on left Lot #4

 Fall/Holiday 2013 • Rivah • 55 Rivah Fare Review Jessica’s On Main serves up big flavor

by Audrey Thomasson

Better wear the stretch pants with the elastic waistband if you’re headed to Jessica’s On Main. This restaurant is not for frail and If You Go wimpy eaters—portions are hearty and will satisfy the ravenous appe- 6553 Main St tites of even the most manly men. Just a few steps away from the Gloucester, VA 23061 historic courthouse circle on Main (804) 693-2020 Street, the building glows with JessicasOnMain.com charm. Lights on the facade invite diners to stop in—whether in the pre-dawn or evening hours. Yes, it’s Open open that long. The interior, with its high ceil- ings and walls clad in dark woods, Mon-Thu 6:30 am - 9 pm is softened by station lights that Fri 6:30 am - 10 pm wash over booths and hang sus- Sat 11 am - 10 pm pended over the bar, making the place stylish, cozy and unpreten- Sun 9 am - 3 pm tious. Parking: Street Jessica’s began life in 2002 as House-made breads complement sandwiches, like the popular crab cake. Jessica’s Sweet Shop, a popular bakery across the street, which the chance to enjoy fresh baked sweets large, lightly spiced bread chunks tion to the usually staid shrimp and On the Menu proprietor named after her daugh- with coffee or espresso before oozing with thick, sweet chocolate grits. The chef fills a large bowl ter. Ten years later, owner Melissa facing the day. There’s also a vari- and white syrups and topped with with grits which is then smoth- Breakfast, lunch and Jane Hartman opened the restau- ety of scones, muffins, cinnamon whipped cream. Pie lovers will ered with a buttery-rich cheddar rant and soon after combined the rolls and breakfast combos such as be happy to see this pastry on the and Parmesan cheese sauce tossed dinner—from cinnamon two into Jessica’s on Main. eggs Benedict, French toast (four menu. The Key-lime pie is mild- with jumbo shrimp, thick slices of rolls and espresso to slices) and pancake platters. flavored and served sandwiched Andouille sausage and strips of prime rib and a full bar. Fresh baked Jessica’s fresh baked breads between mounds of whipped red bell peppers. A dinner salad is Featuring fresh house- The real draw, of course, is the include dinner rolls and sandwich cream. Desserts change daily, but included. baked goods, so it’s only fitting to buns. you’ll always find a cheesecake, Other seafood offerings include made breads, pastries start on a sweet note. Desserts, also house-made on like seasonal pumpkin, and an clams and linguini, salmon served and desserts. The place opens at 6:30 a.m. the premises, include a decadent unexpected treat such as deep fried lemon-peppered or blackened, a weekdays, giving early birds a chocolate bread pudding…with Oreo cookies. large seafood platter and meaty crab cakes. Did you know? Lunch and dinner A friend said her husband can’t There’s nothing delicate or pass up the grilled rib-eye steak. skimpy about many of the menu Other meat dishes are tender Jessica’s began life items. Whether you’re in the mood prime-rib slices, grilled pork ten- in 2002 as Jessica’s for a sandwich or entreé, Jessica’s derloin, chicken Cordon Bleu and Sweet Shop, a popular On Main serves up big-flavored, a 10-ounce slice of prime rib on bakery. stick-to-your-ribs meals that nearly weekends. spill over the plates. While the place boasts a full, Mid-day or evening, fill up on a sit-down bar, we perused—what doorstop of grilled crabcake sand- else—a variety of beers on tap wich or salmon burger. Choose before settling on Dogfish. This from a variety of half-pound Angus brew has a hint of orange and was hamburgers, Carolina pulled pork richer than Blue Moon, not as and grilled reuben. Don’t over- heavy as ale, but strong enough to look staples such as toasted panini, hold its own. turkey and swiss and egg salad. Jessica’s On Main is a quaint A light menu includes quiche eatery in a perfect location for and vegetable pizza. those who love the historic district. Nachos with beef or chicken or a There’s easy parking on the street very rich crab cheese dip are large in the evenings, and we found the portion appetizers that are sure to staff helpful and attentive. spoil your appetite. Check online for daily specials Decadent chocolate bread pudding Entreés include a creative varia- and weekend entertainment. Rivah Dining

estaurants are listed by Gloucester Rcounty and all are in the (804) area code unless noted. 5 Bucks Fresh Pizza Call for hours. B=breakfast, 2272 York Crossing Dr. L=lunch, D=dinner. $ indicates Hayes 642-5823 average price range of entrees: Pizza, salads, subs, calzones, $ = under $10; $$ = $10 to $16; strombolis, gyros, 25 flavors of $$$ = over $16. hot wings. L/D/$$.

Anna’s Pizza Essex 6545 Market Dr. Almost There Family Dining Gloucester 693-4171 6501 Richmond-Tapp. Hwy. Pizza, subs, salads, Italian din- Tappahannock 443-2622 ners. L/D/$$. American cuisine. Steaks, burgers, barbecue, sandwiches, Anna’s Pizza seafood and daily specials. 14911 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy. B/L/D/$. Glenns 758-1112 Pasta dishes, subs, pizza. Applebee’s Take out only. L/D/$-$$. 1650 Tappahannock Blvd. Tappahannock 443-0361 Ann’s Family Dining American cuisine, steaks, ribs, 14761 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy. stir-fried specialties and more. Glenns 758-3031 L/D/$$. Traditional American menu served country style. B/L/D/$. Arnest Seafood & Cafe 504 Church Ln. Applebee’s Tappahannock 443-5225 6086 Walton Ln. Open 7 days a week. Specializ- The Fat Finch Cafe in Warsaw serves lunch and dinner. Gloucester 694-3160 ing in the freshest seafood in the American cuisine, steaks, ribs, Northern Neck. B/L/D/$-$$. stir-fried specialties and more. Java Jack’s Coffee House Tappahannock 443-2915 Tappahannock 443-5306 Take out available. L/D/$$. Asia Café 504 Church Ln. Different styles of pizza along Breakfast, lunch & dinner buf- 1619 Tappahannock Blvd. Tappahannock 443-5225 with side dishes including salad, fets. Serving fresh local seafood Bangkok Noi Tappahannock 445-9991 pasta, buffalo wings, bread- every weekend. B/L/D/$. 6724 Main St. Chinese restaurant serving Los Portales sticks, and garlic bread. L/D/$$. Gloucester 695-1177 Szechwan, Hunan and Canton- 1425 Tappahannock Blvd. TBonz and Tuna Authentic Thai cuisine. Break- ese cuisine. Take out. L/D/$. Tappahannock 443-0132 Relish 429 Dock St. fast Fr.–Sun. L/D/$-$$. Authentic Mexican cuisine. Historic Prince St. Tappahannock 445-8862 Bella’s Italian Restaurant Featuring quesadillas, fajitas, Tappahannock 443-2333 A specialty meat and seafood Brickwood Grill and Pizzeria burritos, enchiladas and more. Located inside the Rivahside shop. Boar’s Head deli meats 5036 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy. 1673 Tappahannock Blvd. L/D/$-$$. Cafe. Contemporary Southern and cheeses, specialty items Gloucester 693-5950 Tappahannock 443-4912 style cuisine. Open Thurs.–Sun. and ready-to-cook meals, beers Seafood, steaks, Blue Crab Pizza, subs, spaghetti, and Lowery’s Seafood For reservations call 761-6727. and wines. Fresh bait and ice for margaritas. Open 7 days a week wraps. Lunch specials. L/D/$-$$. 528 North Church Ln. $$$ your river fishing needs. Carry out D/$$–$$$. Tappahannock 443-2800 only. L/$$. Better Than a Great Day Family dining, specializing in Rivahside Cafe Courthouse Restaurant 1388-C Tappahannock Blvd. crab cakes, oysters, shrimp, fish, 221 Prince St. To Do Cafe & Restaurant 6714 Main St. Tappahannock 443-4064 beef and all-American chicken. Tappahannock 443-2333 1008 Church Ln. Gloucester 210-1506 Ice cream, fudge, candy. $. House salad dressings. Meeting Signature items include burg- Tappahannock 443-2002 Serving breakfast all day. Daily facilities. L/D/$$. ers, homemade chicken salad Traditional American food: Bar- specials and homemade pies. Captain’s Grill and Patio and soups. B/L/$. beque, burgers, hot dogs, sea- B/L/D/$. 528 Church Ln. O’Shuck’s Oyster Bar food and steaks. L/D/$. Tappahannock 443-2800 324 Prince St. Roma’s Italian Restaurant Cruiser’s Sports Bar & Grill Appetizers, burgers, seafood, Tappahannock 443-4402 1250 Tappahannock Blvd. Twister’s Premium 4938 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy. sandwiches, and a late night Specializing in fresh seafood. Tappahannock 443-5240 Frozen Yogurt Gloucester 693-6246 menu. L/D/$$. Rotating dinner menu, lunch to Complete Italian menu. Lunch 1252 Tappahannock Blvd. Homemade lunch specials. go. L/D/$$. and dinner specials. L/D/$-$$. Tappahannock 445-1252 Charbroiled steaks, deli sand- China King Buffet Offering 10 Flavors. $. wiches. Live entertainment. 1392 Tappahannock Blvd. Parr’s Drive Inn The Sandbar L/D/$$. Tappahannock 443-2999 715 N. Church Ln. 1267 Hobbs Hole Dr. Virginia Barbeque Chinese Szechwan, Cantonese Tappahannock 443-2000 Tappahannock 443-1800 1832 Tappahannock Blvd. Damon’s and Peking cuisines plus Ameri- Burgers, sandwiches, ice Open 6 days a week. Tappahannock 443-2685 7104 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy. can foods. Lunch specials, family cream and more. B/L/D/$. L/D/$–$$. Authentic freshly made side Gloucester 693-7218 dinners. L/D/$$. items and true wood-smoked Seafood, prime rib, sandwich- Pizza Hut Shoney’s meats. L/D/$$. es, subs. B/L/D/$$. 1685 Tappahannock Blvd. 1607 Tappahannock Blvd. 58 f  Fall/Holiday 2013 • Rivah • 57 Dining f 57 serts, full menu including break- Hayes 684-5545 catering, corporate functions, box fast available all day. B/L/$-$$. Little Italy Mexican atmosphere. Fajitas, lunches. L/$. Distinction 6685 Fox Centre Pkwy. tacos, chimichangas, enchiladas 4888 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy. El Ranchito Gloucester 993-2646 and vegetarian entrees. Karaoke. Tony and Milena’s Pizzeria Hayes 824-9600 7313 Main St. Wide selection of delicious L/D/$. 2364 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy. A variety of entrees and spe- Gloucester 694-8003 and affordable Italian cuisine. Hayes 684-0708 cials. Sunday brunch. D/$$. Burritos, taco salad, tamales, L/D/$-$$. Short Lane Authentic Italian food. $$. www.DistinctionEvents.com chili rellenos. L/D/$. Ice Cream Company Nick’s Spaghetti 6721 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy. Wild Ginger Egghead’s Diner Ginny’s Place and Steak House Gloucester 695-2999 6904 Main St. 1759 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy. 2348 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy. 1440 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy. Over 20 fl avors of homemade Gloucester 694-0111 Gloucester 684-1222 Hayes 642-8780 Gloucester Point 642-2330 ice cream. Banana splits, fancy Fine Chinese and Asian cui- Fresh, local seafood, des- Hometown cooking, buffet Traditional Greek cuisine, Ital- sundaes, cones and dishes. $. sine. L/D/$$. style. L/D/$. ian dishes, steaks and seafood. L/D/$$. Sunrise Donuts Wild Rabbit Café Good Fortune 4744 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy. 6604 Main St. Dock & Dine Chinese Restaurant Number One Hayes 210-1215 Gloucester 694-5100 6904 Main St. 7481 Hargett Blvd. Open 7 days a week. Bakery, Coffee bar with latte, cappuc- Looking for a place where you Gloucester 694-0111 Gloucester 693-3851 coffee, donuts, cheesecakes, cino, espresso, brewed coffees, can pull up in your boat and Cantonese and Szechwan. Chinese cuisine. L/D/$$. baked goods. $. iced or hot, and smoothies. enjoy a meal by the water? Beer, wine, cocktails. L/D/$$. Soups, salads, deli sandwiches, The following restaurants of- Sweet Frog of Gloucester fer moorings for customers. Olivia’s in the Village paninis. B/L/D/$. See full restaurant listings for Great Wall 6597 Main St. 6826 Walton Ln. more information. 6585 Market Dr. Gloucester 694-0057 Gloucester 693-4065 Gloucester 695-0500 Steaks, seafood and pasta, Family friendly frozen yogurt King & Queen Potomac River Area Hunan and Szechwan Chinese B/L/D/$$. shop featuring a wide variety of Antonio’s Pizza s The Mooring Restaurant – cuisine. L/D/$. fl avors and 60 toppings. $. 6564 Gen. Puller Hwy. Yeocomico River Papa John’s Mattaponi 785-2720 s Dockside Restaurant and Hana Sushi 4766 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy. Sweet Madeline’s Pizza, pasta, subs, salads and The Blue Heron Pub – Mon- 2274 York Crossing Dr. Hayes 693-4433 2091 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy. more. Italian food, friendly atmo- roe Creek Hayes 642-3055 Take out only. L/D/$-$$. Gloucester 642-1780 sphere. L/D/$-$$. s AC’s Cafe & Sports Grill – Sushi bar and Japanese Hiba- Homemade soups, salads, Lower Machodoc Creek chi cooking. Watch the chefs per- Pizza Hut desserts. Café, delicatessen, Nick’s Spaghetti s The Landing Restaurant and form tricks with knives as they 1725 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy. Waterfront Bar cook to order. D/$$. Gloucester Point 642-4620 s Kinsale Harbour Restaurant Different styles of pizza along –Yeocomico River Hong Kong with side dishes including salad, s Riverboat on the Potomac 2328 York Crossing Dr. pasta, buffalo wings, bread- Hayes 642-5555 sticks, and garlic bread. L/D/$$. Great Wicomico Chinese takeout. Small eat-in t River Area area. L/D/$$. The Point Bar and Grill s The Crazy Crab – Cockrell’s 1785 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy. Creek Jay Sushi Gloucester 684-2234 s Deli at Cockrell’s Creek 1759 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy. Appetizers, steaks, seafood. Good Eats Café & Marke Seafood – Cockrell’s Creek Gloucester Point 642-4422 L/D/$$. s Leadbelly’s – Cockrell’s Sushi, Sashimi, Terriyaki, noo- Creek dles, soups, salads. L/D/$$. The River’s Inn MARKET s Horn Harbor House Restau- and Crab Deck rant – Great Wicomico River More than 50 varieties of culinary and medicinal herb plants Jessica’s On Main 8109 Yacht Haven Rd. Vegetable plants in season 6553 Main St. Gloucester Point 642-6161 Books on cooking, gardening, and using herbs Rappahannock Gloucester 693-2020 Provides seasonal entrees Beautiful art and garden sculptures by local artists River Area Fine, casual dining on Main using fresh, local seafood and s The Barnacle – LaGrange St. Pasta, Seafood, Sandwiches, produce. Views of Sarah Creek Artisan breads, local produce, and gourmet food Creek Weekend Specials include FIsh on the York River. Outdoor dining Ingredients, including Good Eats sauces, dressings and spices s Cocomo’s – Broad Creek Fry and Prime Rib, Delectable available. L/D/$$-$$$. CAFÉ s Merroir Tasting Room – Desserts and more! L/D Closed Our café, described by Arthur Frommer’s Budget Travel Magazine as Locklies Creek Sunday $$. Ruby Tuesday “more a great restaurant than a good one.” s The Tides Inn – Carters 6749 Fox Center Pkwy. Creek AND THE SCHOOL OF GOOD EATS Juan’s Mexican Cafe Gloucester 694-4955 Classes from soup-making and sauces to knife skills s The Dockside at Port and Cantina Burgers, extensive salad bar. Urbanna – Urbanna Creek 2310 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy. American style cooking. Curbside Market hours: Wed. - Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Hayes 642-5401 service. L/D/$$. Café hours: Thurs. - Sat. 11:30-3:00 p.m. for lunch Piankatank River Area Mexican menu. L/D/$$. s Seabreeze Restaurant – Mil- Sal’s Pizza Fri. and Sat. 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. for dinner Please call for dinner reservations ford Haven Kelsick Specialty Market 2520 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy. s Sandpiper Reef 6632 Main St. Hayes 642-6470 12720 Cople Hwy, Kinsale, VA 22488 804-472-4385 Gloucester 693-6500 Subs, pizza, pastas. L/D/$$. www.goodeatscafe.net York River Area Carry-out catering, box lunch- s River’s Inn - Sarah’s Creek es, gourmet baskets. Wine and Salsa’s Mexican Grill beer tastings. $-$$. 4329 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy.

58 • Rivah • Fall/Holiday 2013  Dining and Steak House 572 Rappahannock Dr., fresh salads, homemade soups Historic Lancaster Tavern Located in the clubhouse at 3483 Gen. Puller Hwy. White Stone 435-2000 and desserts. Gourmet entrees 8373 Mary Ball Rd. King Carter Golf Club. Sandwich- Shacklefords 785-6300 American-continental cuisine to go. B/L/$-$$. Lancaster 462-0080 es and salads with fresh local Specializing in Italian food and with a French flair. Closed Sun. Find us on Facebook or Providing homestyle cook- seafood. L/$. steaks. L/D/$$. L/D/$$-$$$ www.CarriedAwayCuisine.com ing and fine dining for over 200 years. Breakfast Sat. and Sun. Lee’s Restaurant Bluewater Seafood and Deli Corner Bar and Grill B/L/D/$-$$. 30 S. Main St. 459 N. Main St. 5360 Mary Ball Rd. Kilmarnock 435-1255 Lancaster Kilmarnock 435-3530 Lively 462-0110 Hong Kong Hometown cooking and atmo- Alley Cafe Sports Lounge Fresh Seafood and homemade Home of the ½ lb. black angus 410 N. Main St. sphere. Full menu, local seafood 608 N. Main St. deli items. Lunch to go. $$. burger, no filler crab cake. Thurs. Kilmarnock 435-7979 in season, homemade desserts. Kilmarnock 436-1100 night is shrimp night. L/D/$. Chinese, Szechwan, Hunan Serving since 1939. B/L/D/$. Daily specials. B/L/D/$. Carwash Cafe and Catering and Cantonese. L/D/$. 481 North Main St. Country Cottage The Local Anna’s Kilmarnock 435-0405 Ice Cream Shop The Dining Hall 4337 Irvington Rd. 150 Old Fairgrounds Way Take out available. B/L/$. and Fudge Factory of the Hope and Glory Inn Irvington 438-9356 Kilmarnock 435-8960 795 Rappahannock Dr. 65 Tavern Rd. Coffee, espresso, bagels, and Pasta, pizza, subs, seafood Carried Away Cuisine White Stone 435-3812 Irvington 438-6053 muffins for breakfast and soups, and steaks. L/D/$-$$. 10 N. Main St. Hand-packed ice cream cones, Fine dining, three/four cours- salads and sandwiches for lunch. Kilmarnock 435-9191 sundaes, splits and milkshakes. es, prix fixe. Reservations re- Outdoor patio. On/Off ABC. Bentley’s Grille Specialty coffees, sandwiches, Homemade fudge and gourmet quired. D/$$$. B/L/$. chocolate. $. KC’s Crabs and Cues Nate’s Trick Dog Cafe Dixie Deli 10428 Jessie Ball duPont Mem. 4357 Irvington Rd. 55 Irvington Rd. Hwy. Irvington 438-6363 Kilmarnock 435-6745 Kilmarnock 435-7665 A restaurant full of music, Rivah Fast Food Soups, hot and cold sandwich- Open 7 days a week 11 a.m. laughter, and food. Reservations Arby’s s 388 Main St., Kilmarnock, es and salads. L/$. ‘till late night. Family dining and suggested. D/$$$. s 7065 Geo. Wash. Mem. 435-2331. Golden Eagle Grill entertainment. Cheseapeake Hwy. Gloucester, 695-2745. Sonic Drive-in 364 Clubhouse Dr. Bay blue crabs. L/D/$-$$. The Oaks Burger King s 7060 Geo. Wash. Irvington 438-6740 5434 Mary Ball Rd. s 7166 Geo. Wash. Mem. Mem. Hwy., Gloucester, Closed Tues. Private parties. Kilmarnock Inn Lively 462-7050 Hwy. Gloucester, 693-6051. 694-4447. L/$-$$. 34 E. Church St. Casual family dining. Fresh s 1810 Tapp. Blvd., Starbuck’s www.tidesinn.com Kilmarnock 435-0034 meats and seafood specials Tappahannock, 443-3151. s 6705 Fox Mill Center Pkwy., Serving breakfast and lunch weekly. Daily specials. L/D/$$. Domino’s Pizza Gloucester 694-3146. Great Fortune everyday. Dinner Mon.–Sat. s 6101 Geo. Wash. Mem. Subway Chinese Restaurant Available for private events. Oogywawas Hwy., Gloucester 693-6800. s 416 14th St., West Point, 443 N. Main St. B/L/D/$$. 238 N Main St. Hardee’s 843-2782. Kilmarnock 435-6333 Kilmarnock 435-7467 s 7007 Geo. Wash. s 4915 Richmond-Tapp. Hwy., Specializing in authentic Man- King Carter Golf Club Cafe To-go lunch orders only. Mon.- Mem. Hwy., Gloucester, Aylett 769-7889. darin, Szechwan, Hunan, Peking 480 Old Saint Johns Rd. 693-0360. s 6547 Market Dr., and Cantonese cuisine. L/D/$. Irvington 435-7843 s 2148 Geo. Wash. Mem. Gloucester, 693-4617. 60f Hwy., Hayes, 642-3950. s 2226 York Crossing Dr. s 323 14th St. Hayes, 642-3420. West Point, 843-4274. s 10968-B Buckley Hall Rd., s 27 Main St., Mathews, Mathews, 725-3181. 725-7468. s 1820 Tapp. Blvd., s 199 Gen. Puller Hwy., Tappahannock, 443-6787. Saluda, 758-4931. s 364 N. Main St., Kilmarnock, Kentucky Fried Chicken 435-0198. s 6975 Geo. Wash. s 200 Old Fair Grounds Way, We live on the Chesapeake Mem. Hwy., Gloucester. Kilmarnock 435-1240. 693-9482. Taco Bell s 433 N. Main St., Kilmarnock, s 2226 York Crossing Dr. and so does our food. 435-9410. Hayes, 642-6622. s 1658 Tapp. Blvd., s 1658 Tapp. Blvd., Tappahannock, 443-3912. Tappahannock, 443-3912. s 5031 Richmond Rd., War- Tropical Smoothie Cafe saw, 333-4011. s 6828 Walton Ln. Gloucester, McDonald’s 693-6900. s 7099 Geo. Wash. Wendy’s Mem. Hwy., Gloucester, s 3022 Geo. Wash. Mem. 694-4810. Hwy., Hayes, 642-7475. s 3192 Geo. Wash. Mem. s 7149 Geo. Wash. 4357 irvington road Hwy., Hayes, 642-4330. Mem. Hwy., Gloucester, irvington, VA 22480 s 432 14th St., 843-4139. 694-4825. 804-438-6363 s 1617 Tapp. Blvd., Tap pa- s 1433 Tapp. Blvd., Tap pa- hannock, 435-9900. hannock, 443-5262. www.natestrickdogcafe.com

 Fall/Holiday 2013 • Rivah • 59 Dining f 59 Stevie’s Ice Cream Mathews 725-7070 Fine dining and catering. Open Cafe By the Bay Fri. All sandwiches $6.50. All 469 N. Main St. Hamburgers, BBQ, sandwich- Thurs.–Sun. Wine Down Bar open 17435 Gen. Puller Hwy. salads $8.00. Serving seafood, Kilmarnock 435-2252 es, breakfast specials. Dinner Thurs.–Sat. Late night menu Deltaville 776-0303 oysters, shrimp, crawfish, etc. Cones, milkshakes, sundaes, specials Friday. B/L/$. available. Entertainment Fri. and Sandwiches, paninis, salads L/$. specialty sundaes, Bay Blast, Sat. nights. $$-$$$. and coffee. B/L/$. lattes, smoothies and snow Lynne’s Family Restaurant Pelicans cones. Outside seating only. $. 9303 Buckley Hall Rd. China Spring 40 Windjammer Ln. Mathews 725-9996 Middlesex 126 Gen. Puller Hwy. White Stone 435-8915 Sting Ray’s Food Service Fresh seafood platter, prime rib The Barnacle Saluda 758-2266 Crab cakes, fish tacos, fried 3611 Irvington Rd. and fresh cut steaks. B/L/D/$$. 485 Burch Rd. Szechuan, Hunan and Canton- oysters, steamed shrimp, barbe- Irvington 436-2720 Remlik 363.4600 ese cuisine. L/D/$. cue. L/D/$. Specialty burgers, Italian sau- Mi Casa Azteca Mexican Concession stand at Remlik sage, steak philly, chicken philly, Restaurant and Cantina Marina on LaGrange Creek. Float- CoCoMo’s Pizza Hut reuben, sandwiches, french fries 286 Main St. ing pontoon boat open Sat. and 1134 Timberneck Rd. 589 N. Main St. and more. Corn hole games. Fam- Mathews 725-7272 Sun. Call ahead boxed breakfasts Deltaville 776-8822 Kilmarnock 435-3551 ily oriented, pet friendly. B/L/$. Authentic Mexican cuisine. and lunches available. B/L/$. Offering fresh seafood, steaks, Different styles of pizza along Take out available. Open 7 days. burgers and sandwiches as well with side dishes including salad, Thai Pot L/D/$-$$. Bethpage Miniature Golf and as a full bar. L/D/$$-$$$. pasta, buffalo wings, bread- 36 N. Main St. Ice Creamery sticks, and garlic bread. L/D/$$. Kilmarnock 436-THAI Richardson’s Café 4817 Old Virginia St. Colonial Pizza Thai and American food. Out- 12 Church St. Urbanna 758-GOLF 50 Watling St. River Lanes and Grill door dining available. L/D/$$. Mathews 725-7772 Twenty flavors of Hershey’s Urbanna 758-4079 16 Town Centre Dr. Old-fashioned soda fountain hand dipped ice cream and soft Greek-Italian and American Kilmarnock 436-9221 Tides Inn – Dining Room and ice cream bar. Daily specials serve. Banana splits, sundaes, food. L/D/$$. Try our exciting new menu. 480 King Carter Dr. and old time favorites. Lunch homemade waffle cones, milk- L/D/$$. Irvington 438-5000 sandwiches, paninis, wraps and shakes, smoothies and more. $. Cross Street Coffee Regional favorites and gour- burgers. Dinner steaks, pastas 51 Cross St. River Market met fare with award winning wine and fresh, local seafood. Break- Blue Dog Restaurant Urbanna 758-1002 1 Rappahannock Dr. list, views of Carters Creek. Dock fast Sat.–Sun. L/D/$-$$. 15170 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy. Gourmet and organic coffee. White Stone 435-1725 and dine. D/$$$. Saluda 758-2070 Sandwiches, paninis and pas- Gourmet shop featuring lunch- www.tidesinn.com Sandpiper Reef L/D/$. tries. B/L/$. es and dinners to go. Homemade 342 Misti Cove Rd. bread and salads, large wine se- Tides Inn – Chesapeake Club Hallieford 725-3331 lection. L/D/$-$$. 480 King Carter Dr. A view of the Piankatank River. Irvington 438-5000 Fresh seafood and prime beef, Rocket Billy’s Multi-tiered layout with a original desserts. D/$$. 851 Rappahannock Dr. casual atmosphere and bar. White Stone 435-7040 B/L/D/$$-$$$. Seabreeze Breakfast, sandwiches, burg- www.tidesinn.com 384 Old Ferry Rd. ers, crab cakes, Rappahannock Gwynn’s Island 725-4000 Steamboat oysters and more. Outdoor pick- Town Bistro Local seafood on the water- up window. B/L/$. 45 South Main St. front. B/L/D/$$. Restaurant Kilmarnock 435-0070 Sal’s Pizza Now open in new location. Fea- Shun Xing 456 North Main St. turing a seasonal menu of locally Chinese Restaurant Kilmarnock 435-6770 inspired dishes. Open kitchen, 183 Main St. Hot and cold subs, Italian dish- full bar. Chef owned and oper- Mathews 725-4682 es and pizza. L/D/$$. ated. D/$$$. Szechwan, Canton and Hunan Friday Nights cuisine. L/D/$. Sandpiper Willaby’s Prime Rib Night 850 Rappahannock Dr. 327 Old Ferry Rd. Southwind Pizza White Stone 435-6176 White Stone 435-0000 44 Church St. Established in 1982. Specializ- Serving lunch and dinner with a Mathews 725-2766 ing in fresh seafood and hand cut view of the Rappahannock River. Homemade pizzas, sandwich- Like us on for daily specials! meats. D/$$$. L/D/$-$$. es on homemade bread, fresh www.willabys.com local seafood, handcrafted beer on tap, live music on the first, Hours Savannah Joe’s Barbecue third and fifth Sat. of the month. 55 Irvington Rd. Mathews Brunch Sun. L/D/$$. Lunch:4UESn3ATsAMnPM Kilmarnock 435-6000 Classic Cafe Stan-Strings Family Kitchen Real hickory pit, slow smoked 10532 Buckley Hall Rd. and Pizza Dinner:4HURSn3ATsnPM barbecued pork, ribs, chicken. Mathews 725-3352 12 Linden Ave. Sunday Brunch: AMnPM L/D/$. Family restaurant, pizza and Cobbs Creek 725-9797 hot dogs. Closed Wed. and Sun. Down home Southern cooking. Seven L/D/$. Pizza, steaks, seafood, sandwich- 606 Chesapeake Dr. es, paninis and subs. B/L/D/$. White Stone 435-2300 Linda’s Diner (804) 776-6589 A sinful martini bar and restau- 56 Buckley Hall Rd. White Dog Bistro 3TORMONT2Ds(ARTlELD rant. D/$$$. 68 Church St. Mathews 725-7680

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Dano’s Pizza and special events. $. Topping 758-2871 Steamboat Restaurant milkshakes, sundaes & more. 10880 Gen. Puller Hwy. Waterfront dining by the own- 6198 Stormont Rd. L/D/$. Hartfi eld 776-8031 Eckhard’s ers of Rappahannock River Oys- Hartfi eld 776-6589 Pizza and subs. Free delivery. 2700 Greys Pt. Rd. ters, showcasing their nationally Dining overlooking the green. Chitterchats L/D/$$. Topping 758-4060 renowned shellfi sh along with ar- Wed.–Sat. L/D/$$-$$$. 846 Main St. German, Italian, fresh seafood, tisanal small plates, wines, spe- www.piankatankrivergolfclub.com Reedville 453-3335 Debbie’s Family Restaurant Black Angus steaks. Chef’s daily cialty beers. Open daily. L/D/$$. Ice cream, desserts, gifts and 6209 Gen. Puller Hwy. specials. Featuring Black Angus Sunset Bar and Grill coffee. $. Locust Hill 758-9595 prime rib Fri. and Sat. Reserva- Ostra Raw Bar and Grill 16197 Gen. Puller Hwy. Steak, salmon, pastas, sal- tions suggested. D/$$$. 240 Virginia St Deltaville 776-8803 The Country Store ads, sandwiches, seafood, Build Urbanna 758-4440 Seafood and steaks. Karaoke 227 Sunnybank Rd. your own burgers. B/L/D/$$. G’s Country Store & Deli Fresh seafood, steaks, burg- and live music. B/L/D/$-$$. Reedville 453-3110 Route 33, ers, daily specials, live entertain- Deli. B/L/D/$–$$. The Dockside at Port Urbanna Saluda 758-5412. ment, B/L/D/$$. Taylor’s 25 Cross St. Deli, sandwich shop, conve- www.Ostraurbanna.com 17321 General Puller Hwy. Crazy Crab Urbannna 758-2164 nience store. B/L/$ Deltaville 776-9611 902 Main St. Dockside dining featuring local Pilot House Inn Fresh seafood, steaks and Reedville 453-6789 seafood and produce. L/D/$-$$. Keepers 2737 Greys Point Rd. pasta. L/D/$$. Views of Cockrell’s Creek from 15447 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy. Topping 758-2262 both the dining room and deck. Doghouse Deli Saluda 758-5720 Serving food “just like Gran- The Galley Daily chef’s specials feature sea- 16314 Gen. Puller Hwy. Hot grill. B/L/$. ny made.” Buffets and menu. 16236 Gen. Puller Hwy. food, steaks and chicken dishes. Deltaville 776-0099 B/L/D/$$. Deltaville 776-6040 Tues.–Sun. L/D/$$. Breakfast, sandwiches, ice Marshall’s Drug Store Steaks, seafood, BBQ. cream, daily specials. Local ma- 50 Cross St. Rudy’s Pizza L/D/$$. Deli at rina pick-up available. Hours vary. Urbanna 758-5344 2324 Greys Point Rd. Cockrell’s Creek Seafood B/L/$. Drug store lunch counter Topping 758-0605 Toby’s 567 Seaboard Rd. serving sandwiches, soups, ice Pizza, subs, ribs, BBQ. Carry- 220 Jack’s Place Reedville 453-6326 DooWilly Concessions cream, and real milkshakes. out only. L/D/$. Deltaville 776-6913 Crab cakes and seafood Truck 758-0630 B/L/$. Seafood. D/$$$. salads. Full sandwich menu, Cheese steaks, crab cakes, Something Different luncheon plates, entrees. Over- seafood, sandwiches, subs, Merroir Tasting Room 213 Virginia St. Virginia Street Cafe looking Cockrell’s Creek. ABC wraps, daily specials. Catering 784 Locklies Creek Rd. Urbanna 758-8000 201 Virginia St. on/off. L/$. Homemade foods. BBQ, Urbanna 758-3798 smoked meats, local seafood, Fresh seafood, grilled steaks, For the Occasions soups, sandwiches, homemade local clam chowder, Belgian 803 Northumberland Hwy. sides, coffee, freshly roasted waffl es, reuben sandwiches. Callao 529-6993 peanuts, fi ne wines, cheeses B/L/D/$. Seafood, steaks and chicken. and desserts, including premium L/D/$-$$. natural ice creams. Closed Mon.– Wing Joint Tues. B/L/$. 36 Campbell Dr. The Health Nut Topping 758-8080 30 Northumberland Hwy. Stan-Strings Family Kitchen & Carry out and delivery only. Callao 529-5888 Pizza of Deltaville L/D/$. Serving real fruit smoothies. 16273 Gen. Puller Hwy. L/$. Deltaville 776-7095 Down home Southern cooking. Northumberland Horn Harbor House Daily specials. Pizza, steaks, sea- Callao Dairy Freeze Restaurant food, sandwiches, paninis and 362 Northumberland Hwy. 836 Horn Harbor Rd. “The Best Kept Secret subs. Free delivery to local mari- Callao 529-6881 Burgess 453-3351 nas. L/D/$-$$. Burgers, fries, bbq, subs, fried Come by land or sea. Fresh in the Northern Neck!” chicken, soft serve ice cream, seafood, hand-cut steaks. D/$$-$$$. Jacey Vineyards – The Vineyard Restaurant 619 Train Lane Plan your holiday parties, rehearsal Wicomico Church 580-4053 dinners, luncheons, and casual events. Fall Hours Enjoy unique dining experienc- Friday 5-9 es in the center of our vineyard. Available for lunch or dinner. Serving lunch Thursday through Saturday Noon-9 ™ RESTAURANT Saturday. Tapas menu. Monthly ON HISTORIC MAIN STREET wine-pairing dinners. L$-$$. Sunday Noon-8 REEDVILLE, VIRGINIA New Fall and Winter Hours 804-453-6789 Serving Dinner daily at 4:30 p.m. Leadbelly’s Overlooking Cockrell’s Creek 252 Polly Cove Rd. Closed Wednesdays Reedville 453-5002 Casual waterfront dining. Reservations accepted L/D/$-$$. 572 Rappahannock Drive, White Stone, Va 22578  swww.bentleysgrille.com R E E D V I L L E M A R I N A incorporated Lottsburg Cafe 62 f  Fall/Holiday 2013 • Rivah • 61 Dining f 61 Seafood and steaks. L/D/$- Dockside Restaurant High Tides on the Potomac 2919 Walmsley Rd. $$$. Westmoreland and the Blue Heron Pub 205 Taylor St. Callao 529-5300 AC’s Cafe and Sports Grill 1787 Castlewood Dr. Colonial Beach 224-8433 B/L/D/$-$$. Hunan Village 190 Plantation Dr. Colonial Beach 224-8726 Steak and seafood restau- Chinese Restaurant Coles Point 472-5528 Seafood, steak, veal, pasta rant and tiki bar. L/D/$-$$. Luna Restaurant 453 Main St. Come by land or water. and chicken. L/D/$$. 17390 Richmond Rd. Warsaw 333-1688 L/D/$. The Inn at Montross Callao 529-LUNA Specializing in Hunan and The Driftwood Restaurant 21 Polk St. Steak and seafood with a Szechwan Cuisine. L/D/$. Angelo’s 5157 Coles Point Rd. Montross 493-8624 touch of Italy. L/D/$-$$$. 15835 Kings Hwy. Hague 472-3892 Dining Thurs.–Sat., Sun. Lilly’s Dining and Desserts Montross 493-8694 Fresh seafood, steaks and brunch, locally sourced. Newsome’s Restaurant 130 Main St. Italian dishes including pas- home cooked vegetables. D/$$. 235 Jessie Ball duPont Mem. Warsaw 333-3260 ta, sandwiches, subs, gyros, Closed Wed. L/D/$-–$$. Hwy. Ice cream parlor, bakery, steaks and more. L/D/$-$$. Kinsale Harbour Burgess 453-9071 restaurant. B/L/D/$$. Espresso Station Restaurant Closed Sun. L/D/$. The Art of Coffee 215 Washington Ave. 285 Kinsale Rd. 15722 Kings Hwy. Colonial Beach 224-0045 Kinsale 472-2514 Nino’s Pizza and Subs Northern Neck Gourmet Montross 493-9651 Gourmet coffee shop. $. Come by boat or by car. 58 Northumberland Hwy. 115 Main St. Serving full breakfast, Fat Freda’s B/L/D/$-$$. Callao 529-7548 Warsaw 333-3012 lunches and gourmet coffees, 119 Hawthorne St. Featuring New York and Si- Homemade chicken salad lattes, pastries, frappes and Colonial Beach 224-1211 cilian pizzas, subs and Italian and quiche, sandwiches and smoothies. B/L/$. Soups, sandwiches. L/D/$. The Landing Restaurant & dinners. L/D/$. salads. L/$. Waterfront Bar Backdraft Good Eats Cafe 307 Plantation Dr. T&J’s Dairy Barn Roma’s Italian Restaurant 7415 Oldhams Rd. 12720 Cople Hwy. Coles Point 472-5599 718 Jessie Ball duPont Mem. 5061 Richmond Rd. Kinsale 472-4200 Kinsale 472-4385 A family restaurant with Hwy. Warsaw 333-1932 B/L/D/$$. Chef-owned since 1997. a vibrant waterfront bar. At Burgess 453-4455 Complete Italian menu. Your best chance for a great Coles Point Marina. Open Ice cream, pizza. L/D/$. L/D/$-$$. Coles Point Tavern meal with local wines, chil- Wed.–Sun. L/D/$-$$. Restaurant and Bar dren’s menu and full bar. Tommy’s 850 Salisburg Park Rd. D/$$. 729 Main St. Hague 472-3856 Reedville 453-4666 B/L/D/$. Prime beef, seafood. Wine and bar. Dock and dine. D/$$.

Waterman’s Restaurant 8200 Northumberland Hwy. Heathsville 580-2220 Local seafood and shell- fish, steaks and traditional cuisine. Sun. brunch, Wed.– Sat. D/$$.

Richmond Anna’s Italian Restaurant and Pizza 53 Gordon Ln. Warsaw 333-9222 Pasta, pizza, subs, seafood .YLH[-VVK࠮.YLH[4\ZPJ࠮7YPJLSLZZ;PTLZ and steaks. L/D/$$. Banquet Facilities • Holiday Parties China Inn Specializing in Surf & Turf 5059 Richmond Rd. Warsaw 333-9333 Oysters • Raw Bar L/D/$$. Friday Night – Date Night The Daily 130 Court Circle Saturday Night – Patio Music Warsaw 333-3455 (weather permitting) Coffee shop with break- fast sandwiches, paninis, Wed. – Fri. - Lunch: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. deli sandwiches and salads. Wed. – Sat. - Dinner: 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. B/L/$. Sat. & Sun. - Brunch: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Located at the Chesapeake Inn, Urbanna Fat Finch Cafe 4288 Richmond Rd. 758-4440 Warsaw 333-3188

62 • Rivah • Fall/Holiday 2013  Dining Deltaville The Lighthouse Seaside French and Thai 11 Monroe Bay Ave. 201 Wilder Ave. Maritime Colonial Beach 224-7580 Colonial Beach 224-2410 Thai and French cuisine. L/D/$$. L/D/$$. Museum lists Stratford Hall Dining Room The Mooring 483 Great House Rd. October events 363 Allen Point Ln. Stratford 493-1965 Kinsale 472-4470 Soups, sandwiches, sea- The Phun Doctors The Deltaville Maritime Sat. & Sun. L/D/$$. food and more. L/$. Museum and Holly Point Nature ‘Phun Doctors’ to play Park will be hopping in October. Nancy’s Ice Cream Shoppe Wilkerson’s Events include: 301 Washington Ave. Seafood Restaurant October 11, 5-8 p.m., Artist Colonial Beach 224-1212 3900 Mckinney Blvd. at academy oyster roast Wine & Cheese Preview Night. Soft serve ice cream cones, Colonial Beach 224-7117 October 12, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., milkshakes, sundaes, flur- Seafood, buffet and sand- IRVINGTON—The 12th annual remaining will be $50 per person at Holly Point Art & Seafood Festival ries, floats, malts, brownie wiches. L/D/$-$$. Community Oyster Roast will the door. with over 70 original artists, a la modes, banana splits, be held on the Rowe Campus of Ticket-holders also will enjoy pirates, model trains, car show, snowballs. $. Yesterday’s Chesapeake Academy on Saturday, dancing from 5-9 p.m. to the music creek cruises, and seafood. 15220 Kings Hwy. October 19, from 5-9 p.m. of the Phun Doctors, a premier October 12, 5-9 p.m., Raise the Riverboat on the Potomac Montross 493-0718 The Fall Festival Community classic rock and oldies band from Roof Music Festival featuring Gary 301 Beach Terrace Prime rib, seafood, steaks, Oyster Roast features sacks of fresh, Chesapeake. Sponsorships are still Archer of “Jumbo Lump Daddy”; Colonial Beach 224-7055 chops, pasta and Mexican. local oysters. Attendees are urged to available, which will offer great Eileen Edmonds, Jay Gillespie Potomac River views. L/D/$$. bring a favorite oyster knife. regional advertising and recognition. and Jake Moore; New York City’s B/L/D/$$-$$$. The menu includes all of the Raffl e tickets can be purchased for a “Loose Canyons”; and “Recklessly To make updates to this directory, roasted oysters you can eat, clam chance to win fi rst prize, a $750 gift Abandoned.” Gates open at 4 p.m. please email: [email protected] chowder, oyster stew, French certifi cate to Tri-Star Supermarket; Tickets are $20 and available at the fried sweet potatoes, hot dogs and second prize, an iPad mini; and third Museum offi ce. hamburgers with all the fi xings and prize, a $100 BP gas card. October 26, 6-8 p.m., multiple dessert. Beer, wine and soft drinks To purchase tickets and fi nd Grammy nominee and Blues Hall Thanks for supporting The Rivah Visitor’s Guide. are included. out more about sponsorship of Famer Bobby Messano brings One must be 21 to attend. Tickets information, contact Catherine his new “Welcome to Deltaville” Look for our next issue in May 2014. purchased in advance are $45 Emry at Chesapeake Academy at CD to the Waterfront Stage for per person. Any available tickets 438-5575. a CD release concert. Advance tickets are $10 and available at the museum offi ce. Tickets will be $15 at the door. October 31, 6-8 pm, Scary Halloween in the Park. Fun for the Pilot House whole family from the oldest to the youngest. Plenty of treats and a lot of scary stuff. Take a walk through Tuesday Nights the Wailing Woods or a hayride A family restaurant with great cuisine through the “Field of Screams.” For and a fun waterfront bar School-aged children eat ½ price the faint of heart, hang out at the with an adult meal purchase new events pavilion. There is plenty of parking in the park’s spacious lots. Golf carts are Saturday & Sunday usually available to help those in Breakfast Bar need and concert event-goers are encouraged to drive through and drop off their passengers and gear Saturday Night before parking. Seafood Buffet with Crab Legs Deltaville Maritime Museum and Holly Point Nature Park is a non-profi t organization at 287 Sunday Jackson Creek Road and on Mill Seasonal American Cuisine NFL SUNDAY TICKET Lunch Buffet with Oysters & Fried Chicken Creek. Turn right off Route 33 featuring local Northern Neck across from the Shell Station to get lump crab, Angus burgers and EVERY GAME there. steak. Hand-tossed pizza, EVERY SUNDAY Open 7 Days a Week To fi nd out everything you seasonal salads, fun appetizers Banquet Facilities to Accommodate 350 need to know about the museum and kids meals. Now Booking Holiday Parties and park, purchase event tickets, donate, volunteer, or become a 24 Motel Rooms member with all its many benefi ts Check out our Facebook page for daily specials like: visit www.deltavillemuseum.com, $5 Burger Night and $12.99 Prime Rib Night 2737 Greys Point Road State Rt. 3 Topping email [email protected] • • or call 776-7200. The museum 
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George Washington Birthplace + +Westmoreland State Park +Stratford Hall WESTMORELAND Coles Point COUNTY Montross + Westmoreland County Museum and Visitor’s Center Hague P oto Rap. Riv. 202 m 3 Kinsale Museum a 17 Wild Refuge + c + R ESSEX ive + r Smith Island COUNTY Naylors Beach Callao Warsaw 36 0 NORTHUMBERLAND + Richmond County Museum 36 0 COUNTY Tappahannock +Virmar Public Beach Essex County Museum+ 36 0 Cruise to Smith Island 644

3 Rice’s Hotel Heathsville Smith Point Light Hughletts Tavern+ Burgess Sunnybank Ferry RICHMOND +Northern Neck Farm Museum 652 R Bushmill Stream COUNTY Tangier Island 36 0 a Morattico +Natural Area Reedville p Waterfront Preserve p +Museum +Reedville Fisherman’s a Museum h 354 LANCASTER an Belle Isle 200 n State Park o Lively COUNTY Cruise to Tangier Island ck + 683 Lancaster 605 Mattaponi River +Dameron March Canoe House+ 201 +Mary Ball KING & QUEEN Public Beach R Washington Museum iv + COUNTY er Merry Point Free Ferry +Hughlett Point King William 17 607 Natural Area Preserve Courthouse Steamboat Era Kilmarnock Museum +Lancaster Visitors Center Dragon Run+ MIDDLESEX + 354 3 KING WILLIAM 30 COUNTY 200 +Historic Christ Church COUNTY Urbanna Irvington Mattaponi Urbanna Visitor’s Center + White Stone Windmill Point Light +Indian Reservation 633 Windmill Point 3 Saluda +Public Beach Pamunkey 626 Middlesex County+ 33 +Indian Reservation Museum 30 Deltaville Stingray Point Light West Point 33 33 Stingray Point +Holly Point Nature Park/ Deltaville Maritime Museum 33 3 Gwynn’s Island Museum 64 + 17 GLOUCESTER Gwynn’s Island Chesapeake COUNTY 3 14 MATHEWS Historic Gloucester Bay Y COUNTY Courthouse Square & Tompkins Cottage Beaverdam Park + o + Wolf Trap Lighthouse r Visitor’s Center k +Williams Wharf Rowing Center 64 R i 14 +Bethel Beach Natural Area Preserve ve r Mobjack Bay Rosewell Ruins+ 17 + New Point Comfort Lighthouse New Point Comfort Observation Walkway Gloucester Williamsburg Point New Point Comfort Island + VIMS Aquarium/ Gloucester Point Beach Park

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This map shows approximate locations and is not intended to be used for navigation. Newport News © 2013 Rivah Visitor’s Guide Live music will be held throughout the day on the courthouse green. Following the contests, guests can Opening ceremonies will be held head out to the W&L football field for at 9 a.m. with a Paws Pet Show at 11 a different kind of contest when the a.m., “when you can show off your Eagles celebrate homecoming. Kick-off other children,” said Reamy. Montross Fall Festival is 7 p.m. with the crowning of the king A car and truck show will also be by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi Day when businesses throughout town and queen at halftime. The school roy- held from 9 a.m. to noon at People’s Escape the daily grind for a fall day hold special sales events and offer door alty will also ride in Saturday’s parade, Community Bank. (or two) and come to Montross for prizes. which begins at 2 p.m. and winds along Throughout the day, there will be some good old-fashioned fun. The That’s also when amateur pastry Route 3 from Washington & Lee High music in the courthouse square. The small Westmoreland County town will chefs offer up their best and most deca- through town to Peach Grove Lane. The morning line-up of gospel groups fea- host its annual Montross Fall Festi- dent cakes in the chocolate cake con- parade features 60 units, according to tures the Siloam Church choir, One val, Friday and Saturday, October 4-5. test. Cakes may be submitted between Reamy. Day Remains, Voices of Macedonia “There’s really something for every- 10 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. with judging that Festival activities continue Saturday, and Men of Shabach. The afternoon one,” said town manager and festival evening. October 5, bright and early at 7 a.m. includes a variety of music from coun- coordinator Brenda Reamy. “Every Visitors can enjoy a free hot dog and with the Chandler 3-Miler race. try and bluegrass to rock, according to year, we add a little something new or soda from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at “New this year, we having a 100-yard Reamy. different.” Union First Bank during its apprecia- tot trot,” said Reamy. “We had so many As always, the festival will include According to Reamy, there’s some tion lunch. little unhappy kids that couldn’t run the a kidzone with rides and games, an confusion about when the first festival Also on Friday, the Little Mr. and longer race. So we’re doing something antique farm equipment show, food and was held but organizers say it’s been Little Miss Montross contests will be shorter for them.” arts and crafts vendors and a Civil War taking place for 60-plus years. The fes- held at Washington & Lee High School The one-mile trot is open to children encampment. Activities and booths are tival is expected to bring nearly 4,000 at 6 p.m. for boys and girls ages birth 12 and younger and adults who’d like to scattered throughout town. people to Montross. to 4 years. The winners will ride in walk, said Reamy. The three-mile race Following the feature parade on Sat- This year’s two-day event begins the fire/rescue boat during the festival should start at 8 a.m. at the Montross urday, there will be a 3:30 awards cer- Friday with Merchants’ Participation parade. Volunteer Rescue Squad Building. emony and the 50/50 raffle drawing. Things to know: When Friday and Saturday, October 4-5

Where to park Parking is limited and is available next to the town hall at the B&P building, at the rescue squad and former fire department buildings and in lots throughout town.

Don’t Miss The 2 p.m. parade on Saturday with over 60 units.

Winners in the Little Mr. and Little Miss Montross contests will be featured in See Rivah Counties information beginning on page 67. the parade.  Fall/Holiday 2013 • Rivah • 65 BONNIE VEST 804-339-5282 DeltavilleRealEstate.com To advertise 804-339-5282 “Go with Long & Foster’s BEST, call and ask for Bonnie VEST!” Store located at 2324 Grey’s Point, Topping, VA in the May Across from Hummel Field Call today to set up your pool closing! 2014 Rivah We offer weekly maintenance, service, repairs, pool openings and closings, renovations and construction. Progressive Healing Visitor's Guide, Locally owned and serving the Northern Neck and Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork Middle Peninsula for 17 years. call 435-1701 Orthopedic Techniques to Promote Healing 10 years of experience or 758-2328 Relief is at the Rivah in Deltaville Alison Johnson, CMT 804-776-0919 Along Westmoreland’s Historic HIGHWAYS Fresh Seafood, Handcut Steaks, Boar’s Head Deli Left Bank Gallery Carrot Cottage and a variety of Virginia Brand Products. Wine, Imported Beer & Bait. 8487 Cople Hwy., Hague, VA Jim Shore, 427 Dock Street (next to public boat ramp) Exciting Art & Custom Framing Willow Tree, Tappahannock • 804-445-TUNA (8862) 6ISITTHE'ALLERYs%NJOYTHE%XPERIENCE Crocs, Flags, Garden 4UES &RI s3AT  & Nautical Accessories    Bauble Lulu Beads Lots of Tervis Tumblers MURPHY SEED “We Celebrate SERVICE, INC. Everything!” Montross Hardware & Paint, 804-493-1320 Boating & Garden Supplies, Mulch, Flower Pots Check out our Great Gift Section &>O>E!K>>G :KF 804-472-2755 A Virginia Century Farm Rt. 202, Mt. Holly, VA www.t-towntack.com Fruits, Vegetables & Plants Tappahannock • 804-443-4614 NORTHERN NECK at the stoplight in Montross BUILDING SUPPLY, INC. When Your Feet Deserve The Best, ~ Installed Sales Division ~ 804-450-0010 *FIBERGLASS INSULATION ( Batts, Blown & Spray In Wall owners Gary & Carolyn Sisson Come to Where Comfort and Style Meet! Systems ) * SEALED & CONDITIONED CRAWLSPACES y *CENTRAL VACUUM SYSTEMS Garner’s Produce *CUSTOM STORAGE SHELVING *LOCK SERVICES Farm Fresh Fruits, Vegetables *GARAGE DOORS * KITCHEN CABINETS / & much more COUNTER TOPS Family Owned & Operated 17144 Kings Highway Rt. 3 Nomini Grove Westmoreland Co., VA Picture your ad on this page 804-761-2412 call Marilyn 804-435-1701 ex. 11. www.garnersproduce.com

66 • Rivah • Fall/Holiday 2013  Essex County

History Essex County, Virginia 1608–1984,” Essex County’s history in written form recounts in detail the county’s 350-year- dates from Captain John Smith’s visit old story. The book is available at the during the winter of 1607-08, when he county administrator’s office. wrote of the “excellent, pleasant, fertile, Today Essex has a population of 9,989 and navigable” Rappahannock Valley. and Tappahannock is one of the largest In 1645 Bartholomew Hoskins pat- commercial centers in the region. ented the Tappahannock site, which became known at various times as Government Hobbs His Hole, Hobb’s Hole, the short- The Essex County seat is at 205 Cross lived New Plymouth, and the Indian name St. in the Tappahannock Courthouse Tappahannock. The port town was to Square. 443-4331. Essex County has become a center of commerce during the one town, Tappahannock. 443-3336. 17th and 18th centuries, establishing a The sheriff’s office can be reached at crossroads. 443-3346. The county came into being in 1692 when Old Rappahannock County, which Libraries once encompassed at least 50 modern Essex Public Library, Tappahannock, counties in Virginia and West Virginia, 443-4945. was divided along the river with the north The 15th annual Rappahannock River Run/Walk will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, October side becoming Richmond County and the 19, in front of St. Margaret’s Hall at 444 Water Lane, Tappahannock. Email lharmon@ For Visitors south becoming Essex. sms.org or call 443-3357 for more information. The Tappahannock-Essex Chamber of During Bacon’s Rebellion in 1676, Commerce is at 205 Cross St. armed men gathered near Piscataway directly to the American Revolution, and that led Virginians to disobey Parlia- Creek and defeated Governor Berkeley’s it was in Tappahannock that one of the ment. They also made plans to publicly cavalrymen. Later they prevailed in the first confrontations occurred. humiliate Ritchie and the Scots merchant Dragon Swamp, but eventually English Leading merchant Archibald Ritchie, Archibald McCall. These events occurred Don’t Miss warships and troops suppressed the who supported the Stamp Act, was seven years before the Boston Tea Party. s November 9 -- Big Rockfish uprising. Frontier patrols, however, were labeled as “the greatest enemy of his The Essex Courthouse contains the Tournament maintained against hostile northern Indi- country.” On February 27, 1766, gentle- oldest records in Virginia. James B. s December 14 -- Essex Christmas ans into the early 1700’s. men from nine counties gathered at Slaughter’s history of the area, “Settlers, Parade The British Stamp Act of 1765 led Leedstown to draft the “Resolutions” Southerners, Americans: The History of Gloucester County

History In 1769, the new county seat, Botetourt Exploration of what would become Towne (old town Gloucester), was laid out. Gloucester County began soon after 1607 It was named for Baron de Botetourt, then when Jamestown, the first permanent governor of Virginia. English settlement in the New World, was Today, Gloucester is the largest of the started 25 miles to its south. eight counties that make up the Northern Gloucester County was formed in 1651 Neck and Middle Peninsula with 34,500 from York County. It contained Kingston residents. Parish, which became Mathews County in 1791. Government Gloucester was home to several well- Most Gloucester County offices are in known persons including Pocahontas, the courts and office building at 6467 Main daughter of Indian Chief Powhatan. Accord- St. 693-4042. The sheriff’s office can be ing to legend, she petitioned her father to reached at 693-4042. spare the life of English explorer Captain John Smith, who was one of the first white Libraries men to see the area in the early 1600s. Gloucester Library, 6920 Main St. 693- Another infamous resident was Nathan- 2998. Gloucester Pt. Branch Library, 1720 iel Bacon who, in 1676, led a force of plant- George Washington Memorial Highway in ers against the Indians. Bacon’s Rebellion Hayes. 642-9700. defeated the Indians and then attempted to make the governor reform colonial poli- For Visitors cies. His army burned Jamestown and The Gloucester Visitor Center is in the he briefly controlled the colony before his Roane Building at 6509 Main St. Open death ended the revolt. Mon.–Sat., 10 a.m.–4 p.m. and Sun., 1–4 Fortified during Bacon’s Rebellion, p.m. 693-3215. Gloucester Point is just across the York River from Yorktown, site of the British sur- render to end the American Revolution. The Gloucester Christmas Parade will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, December 7, on Main Street Don’t Miss Originally called Tyndall’s Point, named in Gloucester Court House. s October 12 -- Main Street Blues & for an early mapmaker, it was renamed Brews Gloucester Towne and was once the county When Jamestown was burned by Bacon dall’s Point, but the motion was rejected. s October 19 -- Battle of the Hook seat until it was moved 13 miles north in 1676, the Virginia Executive Council Jamestown remained the state capital until during the 1700s. considered moving the state capital to Tyn- it was shifted to Williamsburg.  Fall/Holiday 2013 • Rivah • 67 Lancaster County

History tion of some 11,400, has one of the larg- Indians occupied the Northern Neck est communities of retirees in the state for some 10,000 years before Capt. John thanks to its picturesque shoreline and Smith sailed up the Rappahannock River in temperate climate. 1608. The Powhatan Confederate was rep- The world class Steamboat Era Muse- resented here by the Moraughtacunds and um on the Commons in Irvington and the the Cuttatawomen tribes. A short 43 years Kilmarnock Museum on North Main Street later, Lancaster County was established in Kilmarnock offer visitors a nostalgic trip from neighboring Northumberland. back in time. Families of notable influence in the so- Government cial, political and economic climate of the Lancaster County offices are headquar- colonies built magnificent “empires” here, tered at 8311 Mary Ball Road in Lancaster and family names like Carter and Ball still Courthouse. 462-5129. There are three are prevalent today. incorporated towns in Lancaster County: Robert “King” Carter (1663–1732) of Kilmarnock, White Stone and Irvington. Corrotoman Plantation (in Weems) was the The sheriff’s office can be reached at son of immigrant John Carter. He acquired 462-5111. over 300,000 acres with some 1,000 Libraries slaves working his various properties. Lancaster Community Library, Married twice, “King” Carter fathered Kilmarnock, 435-1729. 15 children. Among his descendants were For Visitors eight governors of Virginia, three signers of Information Center in the Lancaster the Declaration of Independence, two pres- by the Bay Chamber, 506 N. Main in idents, leader of the confederate armies The Turkey Shoot Regatta at Rappahannock Yachts in Irvington, benefitting hospice care Kilmarnock (weekdays) or Kilmarnock An- Gen. Robert E. Lee, and a Supreme Court on the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula, is a fun event for sailors of any skill level. tique Mall at 144 School St. Justice. It will be held the weekend of October 11-13. Carter is buried alongside his wives at Don’t Miss the church he built near Irvington, Historic ington, was born about 1708. The Mary at Queenstown on the Corrotoman River s October 17 -- Dog Gone Dog Show Christ Church. Ball Washington Museum is located in but in 1742 was relocated to a central area s October 31 -- Kandy for Kids The Ball family, meanwhile, established Lancaster Courthouse and offers an exten- were the militia gathered, now known as s November 2 -- The Virginia Wine themselves at Millenbeck and Epping For- sive genealogy library. historic Lancaster Courthouse. and Oyster Classic est. Mary Ball, the mother of George Wash- A courthouse was established in 1698 Today Lancaster County, with a popula- Mathews County

History effort. Mathews County was an established The last remaining steamboat line, the shipbuilding center for the Chesapeake Old Bay Line, stopped its York River to Bal- Bay when it broke away from Gloucester in timore run in 1942. About 20 years later, 1791 to become a separate county. the Old Bay Line dropped passenger ser- About that time, 12 sailing ships over vice between Baltimore and Norfolk. The 20 tons each were built in a single year in steamers stopped for good in the spring of Mathews, which the Chiskiake Indians had 1962. called Werowocomico. Today Mathews has a population of Between 1790 and 1820, approximate- 9,200 people. While it is the smallest ly a third of the ships built in Virginia came county in the Northern Neck and Middle from Mathews. The sharp, fast vessels, Peninsula with only 87 square miles, it has popularly known as Baltimore Clippers, some 367 miles of shoreline and some of were built throughout the Chesapeake the area’s best public access. Bay region. Before the War of 1812, these Government fast ships were simply known as “Virginia Most county government offices are built.” in Liberty Square at 10604 Buckley Hall From 1802 to 1844, Mathews was an Road, Mathews, 725-7172 or co.mathews. official port of entry for the registration va.us. The sheriff’s office can be reached and enrollment of ships. During this pe- at 725-7177. riod, 10,000 vessels called at the “Port of Libraries East River.” The customs house stood at Mathews Memorial Library, 251 Main Williams Wharf (marker 13), which was a St. 725-4123. center of maritime activity until the steam- For Visitors ers quit running in the 1940s. The Mathews County Visitor and Infor- Cricket Hill, near Gwynn’s Island, was mation Center is in historic Sibley’s Gen- the site of one of the last naval engage- eral Store at 239 Main St. 725-4229. ments of the Revolutionary War. In June The Mathews Christmas Parade on Main Street will be held Saturday, December 14, at 1776, Continental forces bombarded the 1 p.m. The tree lighting and visits with Santa will be on Friday, December 13. British fleet and encampment on Gwynn’s Don’t Miss Island. Lord Dunsmore, the last royal gov- the standard means of travel. The arrival of World War II put most of the steamboat s October 12 -- Octoberfest ernor, was driven from the colony, ending steamships at Williams Wharf with cargo lines out of business. In 1942 the govern- s November 21 -- Turkey Trot British rule in Virginia. from Norfolk, Newport News or Baltimore ment requisitioned most of the bay and When water was the highway, boats were was a daily highlight. coastal steamers for service in the war

68 • Rivah • Fall/Holiday 2013  Return to the Hook!

GLOUCESTER—The British off the British supply line to are coming back, and the Yorktown, helping pave the way • Americans and French too, for the for American Independence. Battle of the Hook re-enactment The number of re-enactors, on Saturday and Sunday, October horses and boats attending 19-20, on the grounds of the Inn make it one of the largest at Warner Hall in Gloucester. Revolutionary War • Tervis More than 1,500 infantry, re-enactments in the country. • cavalry, artillery and maritime Thousands of spectators are • Clothing & Switch Flops • Sparkle Life Jewelry landing re-enactors will recreate expected, as well as modern day how the Colonists and their allies military officers and dignitaries. "UCKLEY(ALL2DACROSSFROM"EST6ALUE -ATHEWSs   -ON 3ATnsWWWCATTAILSlNEGIFTSCOM engaged the British Legion and When British General Charles other Crown forces in the historic Cornwallis occupied Yorktown Gloucester battle. The troops cut in August 1781, he dispatched a portion of his troops across the York River to occupy and fortify Gloucester Town (now Gloucester Point). Cornwallis hoped these forces would be able to secure the British army’s flank, protect a possible escape route, and forage for food, livestock and supplies in the fertile farmland of Gloucester County. American Commander General Washington and his French allies recognized the importance of this area to the siege at Yorktown and sent a force to join the Virginia militia to block the British in Gloucester. On October 19, 1781, the last surrender of British forces in America occurred—not at Yorktown, as is widely believed, but an hour later, outside the works at Gloucester, where some 1,100 Englishmen, Scotsmen, Welshmen, Germans and American loyalists and 300 horses were surrendered to 100 French and 200 American militiamen. American independence was assured, thanks largely to the victory in Gloucester. The battle and military scenes are only part of the two days of activities for visitors, which include a live field archeology dig and displays of actual artifacts from the Battle of the Hook. Period music will be performed by civilian and military performers. There will be 18th-century farm settings with live animals, a colonial tavern, demonstrations of camp life by the British, American and French forces, and period merchants and craftsmen demonstrating their skills and selling their wares. Learn all about the Battle of the Hook re-enactment and event times at www.battleofthehook.org.

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Middlesex County

History would scream “squat” and the townsfolk Middlesex County was formed around would squat to the ground. 1669 from Lancaster County, making it Today Middlesex County has a popula- one of the oldest English settlements in tion of 9,600 and is home to the popular the United States. Many plantation homes Urbanna Oyster Festival, which draws thou- still stand from the Colonial era. sands for a weekend of music and mol- Bordered by the Rappahannock and lusks every November. Piankatank rivers and the Chesapeake Bay, much of its history centers around the Government water. The town of Urbanna was formed Middlesex County offices are in the in 1680 as a center for shipping tobacco Woodward Building at the Courthouse from surrounding plantations. Complex in Saluda. 758-4330. Middlesex Urbanna was the county seat until 1852 has one town, Urbanna: 758-2613. when it was moved to Saluda. Throughout the county are homes built in the 1700s. Libraries Wartime stories abound dating back to the Middlesex Public Library Urbanna Revolutionary and Civil wars. During these Branch, 758-5717. Deltaville Branch, wars, plantations such as Providence and 776-7362. Rosegill were bombarded and looted. Stingray Point near Deltaville gained im- For Visitors mortal fame as the spot where Captain Old Tobacco Warehouse, 45 Cross St. in John Smith was nearly killed by a stingray. Urbanna. Listed on the National Register of Three centuries ago ships from London, “Halloween in the Park” at the Deltaville Maritime Museum and Holly Point Nature Park Historic Places. Serves as a visitors center. Liverpool, Bristol and Glasgow were com- in Deltaville has become the most popular Halloween event in Middlesex County. 758-2613. mon sights on Urbanna Creek. Just across the creek from Urbanna is Rosegill, one of Clellan formulated a plan of attack to take courthouse, which today is the Middlesex the oldest plantations in America. Home to Richmond starting from Urbanna. Named Woman’s Club building on Virginia St. Don’t Miss five generations of Wormeleys, it was for the Urbanna Plan, it was never instituted. During the bombardment, townsfolk s November 1 -- Urbanna Oyster many years a center of influence in the Col- In 1862, several Yankee warships bom- congregated on the creek bank at the cur- Festival ony and a power in the political and com- barded the town but legend has it that rent site of the Urbanna Bridge. Legend s December 6 -- Urbanna Christmas mercial life of this area. the only thing the Yanks killed was an old has it an old man stood at the hilltop and Parade During the Civil War, General George Mc- hare. One of the cannonballs did hit the old whenever he saw a flash of a cannon firing Northumberland County

History assisted the farmers and learn the im- Northumberland County is called the pact of these industries on the people Mother County of the Northern Neck. of this region. Settled by the English in 1648, With more than 556 miles of sce- Northumberland was officially estab- nic shoreline, more than 12,300 call lished by an act of the Burgesses Northumberland County home. in Jamestown in 1648. It was later divided into three additional coun- Government ties, Lancaster, Richmond and The Northumberland County seat is Westmoreland Counties. on Rt. 360 in Heathsville. 580-7666 or At its heart is Heathsville, the county co.northumberland.va.us. The sheriff’s seat. Located between the headwaters office can be reached at 580-5221. of the Coan and the Great Wicomico riv- ers, in 1679 it was chosen as the site Libraries of the county courthouse. The build- Northumberland Public Library is ing was completed and county justices at 7204 Northumberland Highway in were moved in 1681. Heathsville, 580-5051. High speed In 1797, citizens established a 20- wireless internet access available. acre town around the courthouse square naming it in honor of citizen For Visitors leader John Heath who lived just down The Northumberland County Cham- the road at Springfield, an historic plan- Children will love the Farm Museum’s corn maze open on weekends through October in ber of Commerce Visitors Center,129 tation mansion still standing and occu- Burgess. Northumberland Hwy. (Rt. 360) in pied today. Callao is open Wed., Thurs. and Sat., 9 In 1992, the National Register of crop and currency. Later, most of its Museum provides a comprehensive a.m.–1 p.m. and Fri., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Historic Places designated Heathsville residents relied on the water for their overview of the village’s fishing indus- 529-5031. an Historic District, along with the livelihoods. Today, there are many try, both past and current. original courthouse and tavern, now charter boat captains. And cruises, like Burgess is home to the Northern a restaurant, gift shop and museum. those to Tangier and Smith Island, are Neck Farm Museum, which features Don’t Miss The courthouse square also includes major tourist attractions. the area’s agricultural history, from the s October weekends -- Corn Maze a blacksmith shop, transportation mu- The quaint fishing village of Reedville, Indians who roamed the lands to the s December 7 -- Golden Village seum, old jail and carriage house. with its “Millionaire’s Row” of Victorian large commercial canneries that once Christmas Northumberland was once depen- homes, remains a tribute to the area’s lined the shores. Visitors can learn dent upon tobacco as its major cash heritage. The Reedville Fisherman’s about agriculture, view the tools that  Fall/Holiday 2013 • Rivah • 71 Richmond County

History people of the Philippines erected a memo- Known as the Gateway to the Northern rial at Jones’ gravesite in the St. John’s Neck, Richmond County was established in Episcopal Churchyard in Warsaw. 1692 from the old Rappahannock County. Today Richmond County has a popula- Originally explored by Captain John tion of 9,300. Serving as the crossroads Smith in 1607–1608, the county was set- of U.S. Route 360 and State Route 3, the tled in 1640 when people migrated up from county seat of Warsaw is currently the settlements below the Rappahannock Riv- headquarters for many regional govern- er. It was presumably named after the First ment agencies as well as a community Duke of Richmond, cousin to both King Wil- college, vocational center and regional jail. liam III and Queen Mary. One of the early Government settlers was Colonel Moore Fauntleroy, The Richmond County seat is at 101 who patented land in the county in 1650. Court Circle in Warsaw. 333-3415. Rich- The first county seat was thought to be mond County has one incorporated town, at the mouth of Little Carter’s Creek, then Warsaw. The sheriff’s office can be reached moved to Naylors, an early river settlement. at 333-3611. The seat moved inland in 1730 and re- Libraries named the Richmond County Courthouse. The Richmond County Public Library is at In 1831, the name was changed to War- 52 Campus Dr. in Warsaw. 333-3025. saw in sympathy with the Polish struggle For Visitors for independence. Warsaw was incorpo- The Richmond County Museum and Visi- rated as the county’s only town in 1947. tors Center is open Wed. - Sun. and is at The Downing Bridge was built across the 5874 Richmond Rd. in Warsaw. 333-3607 Rappahannock River in 1927, connecting Richmond County to Essex and opening up travel to and from the Northern Neck. The The old Richmond County Courthouse is located in the heart of Warsaw. bridge replaced 200 years of ferry service and was dedicated by Sen. Thomas Down- fin was elected president of the U.S. Con- William A. Jones gained recognition for Don’t Miss ing of the Northern Neck. gress Assembly and held that position until Richmond County in 1916 when, in sup- s October 5 -- Oktoberfest Richmond County was home of the last the U.S. Constitution was adopted and his porting self-government for all people, he s December 1 -- Warsaw Christmas president elected under the Articles of successor, George Washington, was elect- authorized a bill that guaranteed indepen- Parade Confederation. In 1788, Judge Cyrus Grif- ed as the first President of the U. S. dence for the Philippines. In 1926, the Westmoreland County

History Government Established in 1653 by the co- The Westmoreland County offic- lonial government in Jamestown, es are at 111 Polk St. in Montross. Westmoreland County was named for a 493-0130. westmoreland-county.org. British shire. The county’s most signifi- Westmoreland has two towns, Colonial cant contributions to history include its Beach and Montross. The sheriff’s of- fostering of more statesmen than any fice can be reached 493-8066. other county in the country, and for the Leedstown Resolutions. Libraries Considered the forerunner of the Abraham and William I. Cooper Memo- Declaration of Independence, the Leed- rial Branch is at 18 Washington Ave. in stown Resolutions were signed in Feb- Colonial Beach. 224-0921. Montross ruary, 1766. Prepared by Richard Henry Branch is at 56 Polk St. in Montross. Lee, the document was signed by 115 493-8194. Blake T. Newton Memorial patriots who bound themselves together Branch is at 22 Coles Point Road in “To Prevent The Execution of The Stamp Hague. 472-3820. Act.” Stratford Hall was the boyhood home For Visitors of Richard Henry Lee and Francis Light- The Westmoreland County Visitors foot Lee, signers of the Declaration of Center is in the county museum and Independence. library at 43 Court Square, Montross. General Henry “Light-Horse Harry” 493-8440. Lee was a Revolutionary War hero and Virginia’s Potomac Gateway Welcome served as one of General George Wash- Center is on Rt. 301 at the Potomac ington’s most trusted officers. He is the Fall is harvest time as fields of grapes are ready for picking at General’s Ridge Vineyard River Bridge. (540) 663-3205. father of Robert E. Lee. near Hague. General Robert E. Lee was born in 1807 at Stratford Hall. Lee was a colo- of Westmoreland, George Washington off-track betting casino in the area. Fish- Don’t Miss nel in the U. S. Army when the Civil War was born at Popes Creek in 1732. ing and agriculture are still the area’s s November 3 -- 19th Annual Rockfish broke out. Offered the command of the James Monroe, the nation’s fifth pres- mainstays, with wineries, produce farms Tournament Union Army, Lee declined because he ident, was born in 1758 on a farm near and seafood packers among some of s December 29 -- A Washington Family “could take no part in an invasion” of Monroe Bay. the most prominent businesses in the Christmas his homeland. Today, Westmoreland has a popula- county. Most notable among the statesmen tion of 16,700 and is home to the only

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