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Sally Sledd of Richmond returns Around to the stables at Bridlewise Riding Academy in 52ßß2IVAHßß3EPTEMBERß e Hartfield. 2006 report compiled by the Virginia Department of Agriculture estimates that some 7,000 horses reside in the Chesapeake Bay region of Virginia, tucked away among the area’s creeks and rivers. That’s small beans compared to the Loudoun and Fauquier counties of the world, butA in a region where 10,000 people make up a county, it’s a lot of horses. Horse lovers can find plenty of ways to enjoy themselves here. From weekly lessons to weeklong camps, saddleclubs to 4H, and fox hunting to rodeo, this area has it all. Discover some of the ways to horse around in Rivah Country.
by Reid Pierce Armstrong Join the Club Betsy Witt was 47 years old the first “This is the thing I do for me,” said time she got on a horse. She had been Rebecca Raymo, another member of the watching her daughter ride for years and club, whose son takes riding lessons with kept thinking: ‘That looks like so much Jenkins. fun,’ she said. The ladies had just finished up with When her dad died in front of her an intensive two-day camp designed for three years ago, it was the kick-start she adults that focused on posture, commu- needed. She thought: ‘I’m 47, when am I nication, horse behavior and care. Each going to start living?’ day included tons of riding, a talk from a She started taking lessons with Jeannie specialist such as a horse masseuse and a Jenkins at Lost Cypress Farm. Witt now gourmet lunch. The camp was so popular owns her own horse and is a member of this summer that instructor Laura Gordon a local group of middle-aged women that said she had to add sessions. call themselves, jokingly, the Saddlebag For expert adult riders, there are nearby Club. Their motto is that riding is cheaper fox hunting clubs steeped in tradition. than therapy and twice as effective. Susan Sanders of White Stone and Jean- “It makes me feel so good,” Witt said, nie Jenkins of Wake are members of the who works as a 911 dispatcher when she’s newly formed Caroline Hunt. Debbie Scripture photo Debbie Scripture not in the riding ring. Sanders, a pharmacist by >> 54 Scripture Farms campers explore the Great Wicomico River. Take a hike Most people explore Rivah Country by car or boat, but to see it the way the early settlers did, try a tour on horse- back. Many stables offer trail rides to customers who have taken lessons. Several area stables offer trail rides down to the river, although most will want to ascertain a rider’s skill before taking the plunge. It’s a wild experience, said instructor Laura Gordon of Lost Cypress Farm, who swam with her horse for the first time ever this summer. “When they get wet, especially with their summer coats, it’s like riding a wet ice cube. They’re just really slippery,” said Jeannie Jenkins, owner of Lost Cypress Farm. “It takes a lot of leg muscle just to stay on.” But, it’s a great way to beat the summer heat and the horses truly seem to enjoy it, she added. “They are so graceful in the water.” For those who prefer not to get wet, a trip along the shore can be just as nice. Debbie Scripture >> 54 Debbie Scripture photo Debbie Scripture Beth Clarke on Wallymon shows off her Dressage-canter. eß3EPTEMBERßßß2IVAHßß53 >> day, began fox hunting with her grand- mother when she was a young girl. “I come from a long family tradition of foxhunters,” she said. She took a hiatus from horseback riding when she had her children, but returned to it later in life. Her daughter, now 19, rides with her in the hunt club and is a champion in national fox hunting circuits. “It’s a wonderful Virginia tradition,” she Armstrong photo Reid Pierce said. “I enjoy the pageantry of it – the lovely Jennaka York of Hartfield on Bubba and Rachel Champ of Mathews on Phyllis swim in the attire. It’s just one of those things that blows Rappahannock River on the last day of camp at Lost Cypress Farm. my skirt up.” Burgess grocer Erica Eubank moved to 53 >> takes her students and campers on trail rides the water. Club members often provide their com- the area with her husband several years ago down to the beach along the Great Wicomico River. panions with access to a variety of property for trail and decided that she needed a sport of her Stonehouse Stables in Toano offers guided tours riding. own. through York River State Park. Five miles of bridle Horse owners can also trailer their horses to multiuse “My husband was always playing golf, trails afford a glimpse of Virginia’s tidewater land- trails such as Belle Isle State Park in Lancaster, Beaver- hunting and fishing, and I was doing noth- scape, complete with views of Taskinas Creek and the dam Park in Gloucester or Sandy Point in King William ing, I needed a hobby other than my chil- York River. where they can create their own water adventure. dren,” she said. “I kept driving by these Joining a saddle club is another great way to access For a listing of trails and stables, see page 55. horses in a field and thinking about how much I would love to learn to ride.” Eubank called Debbie Scripture of Scrip- ture Stables and started taking lessons. Now, she owns two horses of her own and has started showing some in dressage com- Explore petitions. The Virginia Horse Council and Commonwealth Foxhounds will sponsor a trail ride and “I never thought I’d show,” she said. “I picnic lunch at Ingleside Plantation in Westmoreland County September 28. Trails will be was just looking for a hobby.” marked so riders can travel at their own speed. Different morning and afternoon routes will At Scripture Farms, Eubank found a be available for those who want to ride all day. A fried chicken lunch will be provided. The social outlet as well as a way to burn calo- afternoon ride will feature a stop for ice cream sundaes at the Westmoreland Berry Farm. ries. Riders must bring their own horses, a completed registration form and current coggins. The “Debbie inspired me to start showing. cost is $40 for VHC members and $50 for non-menbers. Visit virginiahorsecouncil.org to I’m not in it so much for the competition download a registration form. but to show off what I’ve learned. Riding has not only helped me get in shape, it’s changed my life.” Most riding instructors offer lessons to Head West adults, beginner and advanced alike. Saddle Western style enthusiasts may want to visit one of the area’s show grounds. The Mathews clubs typically form around a stable, so the Horse and Pony Club hosts events throughout the summer on Rt. 198 near the Dutton Post best way to get involved is to link up with Office. The next show is October 22 at 10 a.m. Call 758-2255 for more information. The a local stable. Fox hunting clubs require an Northern Neck Horse and Pony Club hosts shows on the second Saturday of each month at invitation to join, but welcome spectators the show grounds on Route 3 in Warsaw across from the ballfields. Upcoming shows begin and guests. For a listing of area clubs and at 1 p.m. September 13 and October 11. There is a $2 admission fee and refreshments are instructors, see page 55. available. For more information, call 540-775-9471.
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Veterinarians Bridle Creek Veterinary Clinic, 758-2211, Boarding/Sales Jamaica Pleasant Cove Farm, 435-6035, Dover Equine Veterinary, 769-1196, Aylett White Stone Kilmarnock Animal Hospital, 435-6320, Pidlin’ Acres, 758-1555, Saluda Kilmarnock Wheaten Point Farm, 436-1103, Warsaw Animal Clinic, 333-3433, Warsaw White Stone Heathsville Animal Hospital, 580-5135, Heathsville Horse Training/Lessons Bridlewise Riding Academy, 776-0606, Feed Stores Hartfi eld A&S Feed Supplies, 642-4940, Gloucester Morning Glory Farm, 580-5872, Lottsburg Point Scripture Farm, 580-6318, Wicomico 4 Bar W Feed and Supply, 693-7487, Church Gloucester EquestHunter Stables, 694-4875, Four Legs Feed Co., 758-0099, Locust Hill Gloucester, Middlesex Lawn and Garden, 758-3742, Patti Lomele, 694-0303, Gloucester Locust Hill Suzanne Parodi, 684-9936, Certifi ed Outlaw Farms Feed and Supply, 529- Instructor 5924, Callao Lost Cypress Farm, 776-6493, Wake Farm and Home Supply, 435-3177, Rein Dance Performance Horses, 769- Kilmarnock 3622 or 814-1182
Moughon’s, 725-2600, Mathews Dee Simpson, 693-9100, Gloucester Armstrong photo Reid Pierce Murphy Feed, 804-872-3712, Mt. Holly Cedar Creek Farm, 695-0943 or 757-713- Ingrid Stacia of Richmond and Cobbs Creek takes a 6169, Gloucester moment away from her chores to say hello to one of the Farriers Ed-El Farm, 516-4249, Aylett Morgan horses at Bridlewise Riding Academy. KC Forge Horseshoeing, Joe Cuthbert- Havers Hall Farm, 693-2560, Gloucester son, 436-6041, Lancaster Visner’s Horse Shoeing, 757-928-3202, Show Grounds Go Camping Gloucester Mathews Horse and Pony Club, 758- Hobby Horse Farm, Wayne Webb, 693- 2211, Mathews Summer camp is the ideal way to be immersed in the local horse 7883, Gloucester Northern Neck Horse and Pony Club, culture. Whether it’s overnight camp B&B style at Bridlewise Jeff Ford, 339-9128 540-775-9471, Warsaw Riding Academy, week-long day camp at the waterfront Scripture Roy Crader, 758-5050, Middlesex ARIA Farm, 769-1715, West Point Stables or an intensive three-day camp at Lost Cypress Farm, there Tony Harper, 642-5947, Gloucester Whippoorwill Farm, 366-8778, Shackl- are offerings around the region for all abilities and age groups. Bill Hunt, 693-0570, GLoucester efords Melinda Sorenson of Bridlewise said the number of students Jennifer Oliver, 694-4588 she gets each summer is directly proportionate to the number of Chris Dicus, 725-3747, Mathews 4H Clubs fl iers she passes out at local marinas. She’s had students from as Tim Mayo, 693-5062, Gloucester Middlesex, 758-4120 far away as England, France, Germany and Nova Scotia discover Lancaster, 462-5780 her by water. Trail Riding Gloucester, 693-2602 Bridlewise is the perfect place for a young rider who is thinking Belle Isle State Park, 462-5030, Lancaster King William, 769-4955 about being a horse owner some day, Sorenson said. She focuses Beaverdam Park, 693-2017, Gloucester Northumberland, 580-5694 on learning to care for the whole animal. Not only do students Sandy Point State Forest 434-977-6555, Westmorland, 493-8924 spend hours every day riding, they learn to do everything from King William Richmond County, 333-3420 saddling and bridling the horses in the morning to brushing them Mathews, 725-7196 down and cleaning their stalls in the evening. All the students are Tack Stores certifi ed in the AMHA horse mastership program. T-Town Tack, 443-4614, Tappahannock Saddle Clubs “I believe horse care and responsibility is just as important as Triple D Tack and Feed, 804-843-3355, Dragon Run, 693-2066, Gloucester learning to ride,” Sorenson said. Afternoons around the ranch are West Point Saddlebags, 577-3831, Wake spent swimming and playing with the other animals - >> 56 Compiled by Meaghean Goss eß3EPTEMBERßßß2IVAHßß55 LAND www.OwnLandVA.com Acreage & H20
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here can you go in Rivah Vineyards. 453-2628. Cralle Ct., Kilmarnock. 435- conjunction with the public with camping. 758-9302. WCountry for a family S mith Island Cruise departs 3950. schools. 580-8901. N orthern Neck Kayak, LLC. friendly excursion or day of fun? from Chesapeake Bay Camp V illage Lanes Rt. 14 at Business R ichmond County YMCA, Guided tours and fishing Below are listings of places that Resort at the end of Rt. 650 Rt 17, Gloucester, 693-3720. 761 Main St., Warsaw. Pro- trips from the Tides Inn in may be of interest. in Reedville. 453-3430. vides weekly summer ses- Irvington. 363-6831. T angier Island Cruise Camps for Kids sions. 333-4117. W estmoreland State Park Boat Cruises departs from Buzzard’s 4 –H Camps, contact local S ummer Camps on the River Group trips, paddleboats B lue Sky Memories sailing Point Marina at the end Extension office. Residential coed summer & hydro bike rentals. and dining on the Chesa- of Rt. 656 in Fairport, B elle Isle State Park Rt. 683, camp, Christchurch School Montross 493-9191 or 804- peake Bay or Rappahannock near Reedville. 453-2628. Lancaster. 462-5030. in Middlesex. 296-2306. 493-8821. River. 475-1066. V intage Yacht Tours depart C amp Irvington at Chesa- W estmoreland Family C laud Somers at the daily from the Tides Inn peake Academy, Irvington. YMCA 18849 Kings Hwy., Farmers’ Markets Reedville Fishermen’s Mu- or Carters Cove Marina in ages 4 to 14. 438-5575. Montross. Licensed summer C olonial Beach Market Day seum sails every other Sat- Irvington. 438-5510. C amp Piankatank Hartfield, day camp program. 493- Fourth Sat. of the month urday at 10 a.m. 453-6529. 776-9552. 8163. May–Nov., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. L et’s Go Sailing! offers day Boat Rentals F un Factory Inc., Montross. W estmoreland County 224-0021. cruises, boat rides and B .E.S.T. Boatyard, Rt. 639, School age summer camp Camps 493-8163. G loucester Market first lessons on “Free Spirit.” Crafton Quarter Road near available. 493-9518. and third Sat. May–Oct., Leaves out of Urbanna by Christchurch School in M athews County YMCA, Canoe/Kayak Rentals Susanna Wesley United appointment. 824-4006. Middlesex. 758-4067. Rt. 198, (Buckley Hall Rd.) B ay Trails Outfitters Rt. 609 Methodist Church Rt. 17, M objack Sailing offers day In gram Bay Marina, small Mathews. 725-1488. in Mathews. guided tours, 693-9534. sails, island picnic cruises, skiffs, 14–18 foot. Fish- M iddlesex Family YMCA rentals, instruction, kid’s H eathsville Farmers’ sunset and moonlight sails. ing licenses included in 11487 General Puller Hwy. eco-camps. 888-725-7225 Market Third Sat. of the Mathews County. 815-0144 rental. Wicomico Church Hartfield, 776-8846. Sail- or 725-0626. month Apr.-Nov., 8 a.m. or 725-0354. in Northumberland. 580- ing camps, soccer camps, B elle Isle State Park Rt. 683, to Noon. Behind Rice’s R appahannock River Cruise 7292. summer day camps. Lancaster. 462-5030. Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern in on the “Captain Thomas” N orthern Neck Family C hesapeake Bay Camp- Heathsville. departs from Tappahannock Bowling YMCA, 39 Harris Dr., Resort Reedville. 453- Ir vington Farmers’ Market and travels to Ingleside E vans Bowling Center, 34 Kilmarnock. Provides 3433. First Sat. of the month weekly summer sessions. In gram Bay Marina End of from May to Nov. 8 a.m. to 435-0223. Rt. 609, Wicomico Church. Noon. Irvington Commons. N orthumberland Family 580-7292. K ilmarnock Farmer’s Market YMCA, 59 Monument L azy Day Adventures, Kilmarnock, on the corner of 13th Annual Fairfields Fall Festival Place, Heathsville. Provides Urbanna. Rentals and eco- Rt. 3 and First St. The fourth weekly summer camp in tours of local waters, along Sat. of the month from May ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW to Oct., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fairfields United Methodist Church Rappahannock River Cruise M athews Farmers’ Market Burgess, VA on Routes 360 and 644 Depart from Tappahannock on this day cruise that will take you to every Sat. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat., Oct. 4, 2008 - 9am to 3 pm Ingleside Vineyards. Along the way, view Bald Eagles as they soar at Mathews historic court- A variety of Arts & Crafts overhead. Once at the vineyard enjoy an optional lunch and wine house green. tasting. Leaves Tuesday-Sunday at 10:00 and Returns at 4:30. U rbanna’s Downtown FREE KIDS STUFF Market second Saturday of Face Painting • Dinosaur Dig • Fishing Well each month until Fall. 9 a.m. Petting Zoo • Pumpkin Painting • Pop Corn Cruise All Day to 1 p.m. in the Southside Clowns • Musical Entertainment $ Sentinel parking lot and in FOR SALE for 25 front of the Marble House N.C. Style BBQ • Hot Dogs • Beverage Tangier Island Cruise in Urbanna. 758-2000. Homemade Soups • Baked Goods Take a cruise across the Chesapeake Bay aboard our INFO: 804-453-9067 or www.fairfields-umc.com luxurious “Chesapeake Breeze.” Discover the tiny island of Fresh Local Produce Tangier where you will see the forgotten lifestyle of its inhabitants K &J Farms, Diggs, fresh- and eat seafood delicacies at one of its several restaurants. picked asparagus. 725- Leaves Daily at 10:00 and Returns at 3:45 5397. For more information and reservations please call us at: >> 58 804.453.BOAT (2628) or visit www.TangierCruise.com
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Shoreline: 263 miles Shoreline: Marston and Dr. Michael N Molineaux, North Lakeside Dr., Warsaw. 333-3433. Hours: Mon.–Fri., 9 a.m.–2
Population: 8,800 Population: p.m. N Recreation P ublic Boat Ramps Fish- Visitors relax on a summer afternoon at Naylors Beach near Warsaw. ing Pier, Rt. 624 to Rt. 638;
Size: 203 square miles 203 square Size: Fones Cliff, Rt. 624 to Rt. N 622; Rt. 3 at Totuskey Creek History Courthouse. In 1831, the that position until the U.S. Bridge; Canoe Landing, Rt. name was changed to Warsaw Constitution was adopted 608 at Farnham Creek. nown as the Gateway in sympathy with the Polish and his successor, George P ublic Beach Naylors Beach Kto the Northern Neck, struggle for independence. Washington, was elected as and Campground. Take Rt. Richmond County was estab- Warsaw was incorporated as the fi rst President of the U. S. 360 to Rt. 624 to Rt. 634. lished in 1692 from the old the county’s only town in 1947 William A. Jones gained H eritage Park Resort $2 Rappahannock County. and is now the site of the recognition for Richmond admission fee, tennis courts, Originally explored by Cap- courthouse, built in 1748, and County in 1916 when, in sup- boat ramp, picnic area, tain John Smith in 1607–1608, the 188-year-old clerk’s offi ce, porting self-government for hiking and nature trails; Rt. the county was settled in which housed the Richmond all people, he authorized a 624. 1640 when people migrated County Museum from 1992 to bill that guaranteed indepen- P ublic Hiking Trails Rich- up from settlements below 1999. dence for the Philippines. In mond County trail behind the Rappahannock River. It Richmond County became 1926, the people of the Phil- Rappahannock Community was presumably named after the Gateway to the North- ippines erected a memorial College, Rt. 360, Warsaw. the First Duke of Richmond, ern Neck in 1927 when the at Jones’ gravesite in the St. B all Fields Richmond County cousin to both King William Downing Bridge across John’s Episcopal Churchyard Little League, Rt. 3 in III and Queen Mary. One of the Rappahannock River at in Warsaw. the early settlers was Colonel Tappahannock was opened, Government Richmond Moore Fauntleroy, who pat- connecting Richmond County County ented land in the county in to Essex and opening up Richmond County offi ces: 1650. travel to and from the North- Rt. 360, Warsaw. 333-3415. The fi rst county ern Neck. The bridge, which www.co.richmond.va.us seat was thought replaced 200 years of ferry Warsaw Town offi ces: Bel- Don’t Miss... to be at the service, was dedicated by leville Rd., Warsaw. 333-3737.
Welcome to Richmond to County Welcome mouth of Little Sen. Thomas Downing of the www.townofwarsaw.com Belle Mount Carter’s Creek, Northern Neck. ■ Chamber of Commerce VIneyards then moved Richmond County was the Wilna Pond to Naylors, an home of the last president to Richmond County Chamber ■ early river set- be elected under the Articles of Commerce, 313-2252. ■ Naylors Beach tlement. The seat of Confederation. In 1788, was moved inland Judge Cyrus Griffi n was Services in 1730 and renamed elected president of the U.S. A BC Store Rt. 360 in Warsaw, the Richmond County Congress Assembly and held Times Square Shopping
60ßß2IVAHßß3EPTEMBERß e Warsaw. Hours vary. 333- 5105. Book group to reconvene Waterfront Properties P ublic Recreation The Fall Book Group series ested in extending the fellow- Richmond $499,000 County YMCA serves the sponsored by the Friends of ship. Membership in Friends of public with various program- the Library at Rappahannock the Library is not a prerequisite ming throughout the year. Community College in Warsaw to attend, nor is having read the Public swimming pool in will meet the second Monday month’s selection. Lively. 333-4117. of September, October and The book to be discussed November at the Chinn House September 8 will be See You To change or update Rich- at 11 a.m. in a Hundred Years: Four Sea- mond County information, A Dutch treat lunch at a site sons in Forgotten America by Lancaster Creek contact lvaldrighi@rrecord. chosen by the group will follow Logan Ward, a true story of Richmond County com. the discussions for those inter- a young family that left New 4 Bedrooms/3 Baths -1948 sq. ft. 1.2 Acres (±), Deck, 5’ MLW York City to live in the Appala- Garage, Water views front & back chian Mountains as people did Museum cruise is September 12 in the early 1900s. New and $365,000 The Richmond County Muse- ages and door prizes from the used copies are available from um’s annual Rappahannock museum shop. Amazon. River Cruise aboard the Capt. Tickets are available from October 13 the group will Thomas will be held Sep- board members and at the discuss the low country of tember 12, departing from museum. There are discount South Carolina in The Spirit the dock at Hoskins Creek in prices for multiple tickets. For of Sweetgrass by Nicole Seitz. Tappahannock at 6 p.m. reservations, call 333-3607 Reviewer Pat Conroy says that The two-hour cruise will Wednesday through Saturday “Her character, Essie Mae include a buffet supper, bever- from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Laveau Jenkins, is worth the Kilneck Cove/Lottsburg, VA price of admission.” New and 419’ waterfront, 3 Bedrooms/2 Baths used paperback copies are Rivah Room, Dock, Boat House w/Boat Lift. Go ahead, let the available. The Friday Night Knitting Sun Shine Club by Kate Jacobs will be Hurry! featured November 10. A story 804-333-LAND (5263) of female friendship, USA www.lafl etcherrealestate.com Special Savings on Graber® Products Today describes it as “Like Steel Magnolias set in Manhat- 10% tan.” This bestseller is available in libraries and bookstores. OFF Running Around in Circles Looking for Rainbows?
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eß3EPTEMBERßßß2IVAHßß63 Rivah Golf Rivah Golf Hobbs Hole Courses plans golf Essex tournaments W oodside Country Club A Hobbs Hole Golf Course in nine-hole course on Route Tappahannock has several tourna- 17 north of Tappahannock. ments in late August and Septem- Pro shop. Snack bar. 443- ber. All are open to the public. 4060. On August 30 is the C.O. H obbs Hole An 18-hole Balderson Annual Golf Tourna- course behind Wal-Mart ment with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. on Routes 17 and 360 in On September 19 is the Rich- Tappahannock. Pro shop. mond County Crime Stoppers 443-4500. Golf Tournament at 1 p.m. On September 20 is the Gloucester Mechanicsville Baptist Church G loucester Country Club A Golf Tournament at 9 a.m. 9-hole course off Route 17 On September 27 is the Hylba at Gloucester Court House. Hunt Club Golf Tournament at Pro shop. Snack bar. 693- noon. To register, call the golf 2662. course at 443-4500. The 15th hole at Hobbs Hole Golf Course is a challenging 354-yard par 4. Above is the Lancaster view from behind the green. Hobbs Hole is behind Wal-Mart in Tappahannock. Laurel Shelter T he Golden Eagle An 18-hole course on Route 646 in golf tourney Irvington. Operated by The due Sept. 8 Tides resort. Pro shop. Full Golf club to host Wounded service restaurant. 438-4460. The Laurel Shelter Golf T he Tartan An 18-hole course Invitational will be held at on Route 646 in Irvington. Pro Warriors tourney August 28 Piankatank River Golf Club in shop. Restaurant. 438-6005. Hartfi eld on Monday, Septem- K ing Carter Golf Course A The Tartan Golf Club in Wounded Warriors Regiment of with Bechtel International. ber 8. Registration will be at 11 new 18-hole course at 480 Weems, in conjunction with the Quantico, The Army Wounded The entry fee is $75 per person. a.m., and a shotgun start will Old Saint Johns Road in Professional Golf Association- Warrior Program, various Army, Lunch will be served at 11 a.m. be at 1 p.m. Weems. 435-7842. sponsored Patriots Day, will host Navy and Marine commands in followed by a kick-off ceremony All proceeds will go to ben- a Wounded Warriors Golf Tour- the Tidewater Region and the and a shot-gun start at noon. An efi t the clients of Laurel Shelter Middlesex nament August 28. Army Wounded Warrior pro- awards ceremony with hot dogs Inc. P iankatank River Golf Club The tournament will benefi t gram. A veteran service member and hamburgers will be held at Teams of four can register for An 18-hole course on Route service members who have been or a Wounded Warrior will be the tournament conclusion. $400 and individuals pay $100. 629 in Hartfi eld. Pro shop. wounded and injured during a guest member of each four- Philips Corporation has Team entry includes complimen- Full service restaurant. 776- operations in Iraq, Iran and else- some. donated a 42” fl at screen TV tary drinks, cigars, and tickets to 6516. where during the global war on General Jack Sheehan, a to raffl e as a major tournament the awards dinner at 6 p.m. The terror. 35-year veteran of the USMC prize. The cost is $5 per ticket package also includes 18 holes Northumberland Proceeds from the tournament and a twice Wounded Warrior, and tickets may be purchased by of golf and cart, practice range T he Village Green A 9-hole will benefi t The Injured Marine will be the tournament guest of the public. The winner need not balls, team pictures, raffl es, and course on Route 360 in Semper Fi Fund and the PGA honor. General Sheehan’s last be present to win. much more. Callao. Pro shop. Full service Patriots Day Foundation. military assignments were as Tournament sponsors, hole Those interested in playing restaurant. 529-6332. The tournament will be a four- the Commander-in-Chief of the sponsors and prize donations are or sponsoring can call Kenny Q uinton Oaks An 18-hole man, captain’s choice format. U.S. Atlantic Command and as still needed. To participate, con- at 695-4090 or Cherie at 694- course on Route 600 in Honored guests will be wounded the Supreme Allied Commander tact Tom Parrish at 577-7179, 5890, or visit the Laurel Shelter Callao. Pro shop. Full service and injured service members, Atlantic for NATO. He is cur- or the Tartan Golf Shop at 438- website at www.laurelshelterinc. restaurant. 529-5367. including those from the USMC rently a senior vice president 6226. org for more information.
64ßß2IVAHßß3EPTEMBERß e Golf tournament to support museum The Mary Ball Washington Corporate sponsorship oppor- Museum and Library will hold its tunities are available at a variety 2008 Treenie Chilton Memorial of levels. Donations of prizes Golf Tournament September 18 and promotional items are also TARTAN GOLF at the Golden Eagle at the Tides requested. Inn. The tournament is named in The four man captain’s choice memory of Catherine “Treenie” is really looking great. tournament will begin with a Chilton, a founding member, shotgun start at 1 p.m. A $10,000 devoted volunteer, generous hole-in-one prize is offered plus benefactor and next-door neigh- raffles, door prizes and auction bor of the museum. She helped Come “Join” Us. items. establish the Mary Ball Washing- Registration will begin at noon ton Museum & Library in 1958, and box lunches will be provided. and in 1978 she facilitated its An awards dinner will end the growth by purchasing and donat- Membership Specials Available. evening. The entry fee is $150 ing the Lancaster House building Call per person or $500 per team of to provide additional space. four and includes greens fee, cart, Proceeds will support the daily lunch and dinner. operations, educational programs 438-6005 The entry deadline is Septem- and exhibits, and the continued ber 4. Contact 462-7280 or his- preservation of its historic build- [email protected]. ings and collections.
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eß3EPTEMBERßßß2IVAHßß65 lector of customs, was the only black to hold statewide offi ce in the Federal Works Project Administration. Gloucester Point’s location at the York River and the Chesa- peake Bay has held a strategic place in history. Fortifi ed during Bacon’s Rebellion, Gloucester Point is just across the York River from Yorktown, site of the British surrender to end the American Revolution. Originally called Tyndall’s Point, named for an early mapmaker, it was renamed Gloucester Towne and was once the county seat
Shoreline: 269 miles Shoreline: until it was moved 13 miles north
N during the 1700s. When Jamestown was burned by Bacon in 1676, the Virginia
Population: 34,500 Population: Executive Council considered
N moving the state capital to Tyn- dall’s Point, but the motion was rejected. Jamestown remained the state capital until it was shifted
Size: 287 square miles 287 square Size: to Williamsburg. N In 1769, the new county seat, Botetourt Towne (old town Gloucester), was laid out. It was named for Baron de Botetourt, then governor of Virginia. vutline Today, visitors can fi nd a clas- sic example of an early Virginia county seat at the Gloucester Courthouse Historic District on Main St. (Rt. 17 Business) in the The exhibit titled “Quilt Codes of the Underground Railroad” will be on display at the business district. Gloucester Museum of History at 6539 Main Street in Gloucester through September 30. The exhibit, on loan from the King and Queen County Extension Office, includes Government 12 posters describing the symbols and what they may have meant to escaping slaves. Many county offi ces are in the A quilt of the various designs is also on display. The museum is open Monday-Friday, Gloucester County Courts and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Offi ce Building on Main St. (Rt. 17 Business), Gloucester. Hours: History which became Mathews County attempted to make the governor in 1791. reform colonial policies. His army xploration of what would Gloucester was home to sev- burned Jamestown and he briefl y Gloucester Ebecome Gloucester eral well-known persons. One controlled the colony before his County County began soon of the better known was Poca- death ended the revolt. after 1607 when hontas, daughter of Indian Chief Dr. Walter Reed, who, in 1900 Jamestown, the Powhatan. According to legend, proved yellow fever is transmit- Don’t Miss... fi rst permanent she petitioned her father to spare ted by mosquitoes and could be English settle- the life of English explorer, Cap- controlled by eliminating them, Welcome to Gloucester County Gloucester to Welcome ■ Tyndall Point ment in the tain John Smith, who was one was born at Belroi in 1851. Park New World, was of the fi rst white men to see the Lesser known is John Buckner, ■ Rosewell started 25 miles area in the early 1600s. who brought the fi rst printing Mutt Strut to its south. In 1676 Nathaniel Bacon, irked press to Virginia. ■ Gloucester at the governor’s slow action, World-renowned botanist John Sept. 30 County was formed in led a force of planters against Clayton was a clerk of the court. 1651 from York County. the Indians. Bacon’s Rebellion Attorney Thomas Calhoun It contained Kingston Parish, defeated the Indians and then Walker, the state’s fi rst black col-
66ßß2IVAHßß3EPTEMBERß e 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. 693-4042. Hayes. 642-2181. Animal Care of Gloucester, 7102 Hayes If you have a Chesapeake Bay Chamber of Commerce Shopping Court, Hayes, 642- Gloucester Chamber of Com- 5740. Gloucester Veterinary Rivah House, Gold Collection merce, Coca-Cola Building, Hospital Ltd., Rt. 17, 693- Main St. Gloucester, Va. 23601. 3030. you need a estaurants are listed by Hours: 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Mon.– Rcounty and all are in the (804) Fri. 693-2425. Recreation Rivah Dentist! area code unless noted. Call for The Gloucester Visitor Center The Gloucester Department hours or to see if the restaurant is in the Roane Building (1896) of Parks and Recreation has a web site. B=breakfast, on the Historic Court Circle on has 25 public parks or water L=lunch, D=dinner. $ indicates Business Rt. 17. Open Mon.– access areas. A brochure is average price range of entrees: Sat., 10 a.m.–4 p.m. and Sun., available by calling the office $ = under $10; $$ = $10 to $16; 1–4 p.m., and by appointment at 693-2355. $$$ = over $16. for groups. Call 693-3215 or vis- Water Access Two of Glouc- itgloucesterva.info. ester’s public boat landings Essex Services have picnic areas. They are Applebee’s American cui- Cappahosic, on Rt. 618 at the N. Miller D.D.S. sine, steaks, ribs, stir-fried ABC Stores Main St. near the York River, and Deep Point Eric specialties and more. 1650 courthouse in Gloucester, on Rt. 606 at the Piankatank ® Tappahannock Blvd. Near open 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Mon.– River. Cappahosic, has sea- Wal-Mart. L/D/$$. 445-8731. "0ME7JSHJOJB4USFFUt6SCBOOBtXXXFSJDNJMMFSEETDPN Sat., 693-3973. York River sonal restrooms. Asia Café Chinese restaurant Crossing Shopping Center in The following locations have 804-758-1103 serving Szechwan, Hunan Hayes on Rt. 17. 642-9084. boat landings and fishing /PXBDDFQUJOHOFXQBUJFOUT and Cantonese cuisine. Take Churches Call 693-3821 for areas. They include: Cedar out. Essex Square Shopping referral according to denomi- Bush/Olivers on Rt. 633 at the $PTNFUJDBOE(FOFSBM%FOUJTUSZt*NQMBOUTt1FSNBOFOU5PPUI3FQMBDFNFOU Center. 1619 Tappahannock nation. York River, Cherry Point on Blvd. Tappahannock. Open 7 Libraries Gloucester Library, Rt. 641 at the Severn River, days. L/D/$. 445-9991. Main St. 693-2998. Hours: Glass Point, on Rt. 656 at the Bella’s Italian Restaurant & Piz- Mon.-Thurs., 10 a.m. to 8 Severn River, John’s Point on zeria Pizza, Subs, Spaghetti, & p.m., Fri. and Sat., 10 a.m. to Rt. 629 at the Severn River, Wraps. Daily Lunch Specials. 5 p.m., Sun., 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Millers on Rt. 612 at the Poro- L $ D $$. 1673 Tappahannock Gloucester Pt. Branch Library, potank River, Paynes on Rt. Blvd. 804-443-4912. Route 17, 642-9700. Hours: 630 at Wilson Creek, Severn China King Buffet Chinese Mon. and Wed., 10 a.m. to 5 on Rt. 649 at Mobjack Bay, Szechwan, Cantonese and p.m., Tues. and Thurs., 10 a.m. Warehouse on Rt. 621 at the Peking cuisines plus American to 8 p.m., Fri. and Sat., 10 a.m. Ware River, and Gloucester foods. Lunch specials, family to 2 p.m. Point Beach on Rt. 1208 at dinners, carryout service. Trash and Recycling Hours: the York River, which has L/D/$$. 1392 Tappahannock Mon.–Fri. 8 a.m.–7 p.m. and fishing, a boat landing and Blvd., Tappahannock. Sat. 7 a.m.–7 p.m. The landfill restrooms. 443-2099. is on Rt. 17 north of Adner and Ball Fields Ark Park on Rt. Ferebee’s Food and Spirits is open Mon.–Fri., 8 a.m.–7 17 two miles south of Ark All new menu and decor with p.m., and Sat. 7 a.m.–7 p.m. has athletic fields. many daily specials. Handcut Call 693-5480 or the landfill at steaks, fresh local seafood, 693-5109. To change or update Gloucester salads, sandwiches, des- Veterinary Services Abingdon information, email tchillemi@ serts. Live entertainment and Animal Clinic, Rt. 17 and 1311, ssentinel.com karaoke. L/D/$$. Queen St., Tappahannock. 443-5715. Java Jacks Coffee House Open Daily 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Serving Breakfast & Lunch. Sunday 9
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Essex Open Tues. - Fri. from 9 a.m. Beale Memorial to noon. Baptist Church The 1728 courthouse con- Gloucester Courthouse tains the original walls of the Square Historic District old courthouse. It is at the On Main St. (Rt. 17 business) corner of Rts. 17/360 and in Gloucester Court House, Queen St. in Tappahannock. the district includes a circular In 1875 the Tappahannock walled green with fi ve historic Baptists organized Centennial buildings, which are examples Baptist Church. The building of 18th century architecture. had been the scene in 1774 They are in use today as gov- of the trial and sentencing to ernment offi ces and are open jail of four Baptist ministers to the public. for “preaching and expound- The Roane Building, a clerk’s ing the Scriptures contrary to offi ce built in 1896, features law.” maximum security with iron grating and heavy metal doors. Essex County Courthouse It now houses the county’s Built in 1848 to replace the visitor’s center which is open old courthouse, now Beale Mon. – Sat. from 10 a.m. to 4 Memorial Baptist Church. A p.m. and 1–4 p.m. Sun. Check 1926 renovation added a bell in at the visitor’s center to see and clock tower. It is on Prince other historic buildings on the St. in Tappahannock and has The former Morattico General Store, established in 1901, now serves as the Morattico square. long contained the largest por- Museum. They include the Colonial trait collection in the county. Courthouse, an architecturally sophisticated brick building Essex County Museum from just after the Civil War purely Gothic Revival struc- was built prior to 1769. It with ornate details. In contrast, and Historical Society to present day. The museum ture in the county. The build- now serves as the Essex Trea- the Old Jail, built in 1873, is of Newly expanded, the Essex also houses the “Shelling of ing on Duke St. is also one of surer’s Office. rugged construction. It holds County Museum is located in Camden” diorama, a min- the earliest churches of this the Investigative Division of downtown Tappahannock and iature 4'x 8' recreation of style in Virginia. Shown by Vauter’s Episcopal Church the Gloucester County Sher- surrounded by historic build- the Rappahannock Civil War appointment. Vauter’s Episcopal, 1731, is iff’s Offi ce. ings. The expansion included engagement. Continuing on Rt. 17 north of Loretto. St. The heavy construction of the opening of the “Carl D. museum exhibits include pre- St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Anne’s Parish built the first the Debtor’s Prison, circa. Silver Gallery,” another smaller historic fossils, Native Ameri- St. Paul’s Episcopal c. 1838, half of the church in 1719, 1810, made the building gallery, an expanded gift shop, can and colonial artifacts, at Miller’s Tavern, and Mt. making it one of the county’s useful as an arsenal during the a reference room, a document and items from the American Zion Baptist at Dunbrooke, oldest structures. Vauters is Civil War. The fl oor of the Clay- storage room, and handicap Revolution, Bacon’s Rebel- built in the 1850’s, boast the 11th oldest of 48 colonial ton Building is built of stone accessible restrooms. lion, the Civil War and World Gothic-style embellishments churches still standing in Vir- brought from England. Currently on display is Wars I and II. on their traditional rectangu- ginia. The masonry is among Adjacent to the green is the “Homespun Treasures: The museum is located at lar forms. the finest of any colonial Lawyers’ Row, so named for Quilts, Coverlets and Textiles” 218 Water Ln. and is open church. the attorneys’ offi ces there. exhibit. Wonderful examples free of charge daily (except The Old Clerk’s Office The nearby Botetourt Building of simple to intricate styles of for Wed.) from 10 a.m. to 3 On Prince St. in was a pre-revolutionary ordi- this art form will take you back p.m. and Sun. 1-3 p.m. Call Tappahannock was built in Gloucester nary or tavern. A former hotel, in time. This exhibit will be on 443-4690 for more informa- 1808 next door to the court- Abingdon Episcopal Church it now houses the Gloucester display through the summer. tion or visit us online at www. house. It is now the home of Abingdon Episcopal on Museum of History. Additional exhibits of inter- ecmhs.org. the Essex Women’s Club. Rt. 17 between the court- est continue on display, such house and Gloucester Point, Gloucester as “From Sandlot to Semipro: St. John’s Episcopal Church The Old Debtor’s Prison is a rare cruciform colonial Museum of History Baseball in Essex County,” Built in 1849 under the On the courthouse green church. A unique three-tiered The Gloucester Museum of which follows the story of rector ship of the Rev. John next to the Essex County pulpit and magnificent pipe History and Visitor’s Center America’s pastime in the county Peyton McGuire, is the only Courthouse in Tappahannock organ distinguish this church. is in the Botetourt Building
68ßß2IVAHßß3EPTEMBERß e Rivah Museums & Historic Sites on Main St. (Rt. 17 Business) to raise vegetables, corn and Pocahontas Museum and fi nest of American houses VIMS offers free public tours near the historic Courthouse feed for the animals. The Pocahontas Museum of the colonial period,” wrote on Fri. at 10:30 a.m. weekly Square. Children’s games were dif- at Gloucester Courthouse has Thomas Tileston Waterman except for major holidays. The building, built about ferent then as was the social information, artifacts and pic- in his book “Mansions of Vir- These 90-minute guided walks 1770, was New’s Ordinary, life of their parents and tures relating to the Indian ginia.” Rosewell was gutted include the Visitor’s Center a roadside tavern. The grandparents. The exhibit Pocahontas, Captain John by fi re in 1916 but its ruins and Aquarium, a research Gloucester Museum of His- will close September 29. Smith and the Powhatan Indi- on Carter’s Creek are a testa- laboratory, and other sites on tory will feature “The Good Permanent exhibits include ans. On display is a rock tra- ment to the fi ne brickwork of campus. The tours are most Old Days” exhibit highlight- Native American artifacts ditionally known as the one the grand structure built in interesting for adults and ing numerous artifacts and dating to 800 B.C., copies on which Capt. John Smith’s the 1740s. From Rt. 17, go older children. Call (804) 684- memorabilia depicting the of a 1655 land gift from an head was placed when Poca- west on Route 614, turn left 7846 or e-mail programs@ lifestyle of those who lived in Indian tribe, artifacts from the hontas saved his life at Wera- onto 632 to Route 644. It is vims.edu in advance for reser- Gloucester many years ago. Old Free School House (ca. wocomoco (Wicomico) in open Mon. - Sat. from 10 a.m. vations, or to arrange special Visitors will be reminded that 1676), Civil War relics, and Gloucester County. to 4 p.m. and on Sun. from 1 group tours at other times. their ancestors milked their items from Hotel Botetourt, The museum is open on the to 4 p.m. Admission is $4 for VIMS also offers monthly own cows, churned their own an Old Country Store and the second Sat. of each month adults, $2 for children ages after hours lectures, an annual butter, cranked ice cream in Bank of Gloucester. through Oct. from 1–4 p.m. 6-12. For more information, Marine Science Day, and self- a wooden bucket-like freezer, The museum is open Mon. – and by appointment, phone call 693-2585 or log on to guided weekday access to the cut their own firewood, made Fri. from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. and 693-2795. www.rosewell.org. visitor center from 9 a.m. to bread, lived at night by lamp- Sat. from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 4:30 p.m. For more informa- light, walked behind horses Call 693-1234 or 693-2659. Rosewell Virginia Institute tion visit www.vims.edu. VIMS and mules to plow the fields Admission is free. Rosewell “was the largest of Marine Science is on Rt. 1208, Greate Rd., at Gloucester Point.
Walter Reed’s Birthplace Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern Events Located at Rts. 616 and Tavern Scrappers: Do you like to scrapbook? Join a group that gets it done!! 614, Walter Reed’s Birthplace Meets every other Monday in the Transportation Building. Call the Foundation is open by appointment and office for dates and time: 580-3377. during Garden Week. Contact the Association for the Pres- Blacksmith Guild meets every Tues., Thurs. & Sat. in the Blacksmith Shop, ervation of Virginia Antiqui- 10:00 - 3:00. ties’ Joseph Bryan Branch, P.O. Box 335, Gloucester, VA, Tavern Quilt Guild meets the first Tuesday of the month in the Transportation 23061. Building. Ware Episcopal Church Tavern Gift Shop open Wed. - Sat.: 580-3536 Built in the 1700s, Ware Farmers Market: Sat., Sept. 20, 9-1 Episcopal is an excellent example of the early colonial Chili Cook Off - be part of the first one! Call for participation rules or tickets: Virginia Churches built in the 580-3377. Make it a great day with the family - childrens games, chili, hot dogs. form of a rectangle. It is open Golden beverages available. for Sunday services, Garden Week and other special occa- Tavern Members & Friends Pub Nite: Thurs., Sept. 25, 6:00: Pot Luck Dinner Tavern Gift Shop sions and by appointment. It is on Rt. 14 about a mile south of RiverRide: Sept. 27th - Bike the Northern Neck! Register at www.riverride.org 804-580-3536 the Courthouse. Remember...... the Tavern Restaurant is open Wed. - Sat., for lunch and dinner. Call for reservations: 580-7900 Ask about “Special” Nite!! The Warner Hall Graveyard Tavern Restaurant Located on Rt. 629, the 804-580-7900 Call the Tavern for information on becoming a member, participating in events graveyard is the site of a colo- and just having some good ol’ fun! Be a part of a recreated Historic Town Square. nial family cemetery where Foundation Office: 580-3377. ancestors of George Washing- The Tavern is located in Heathsville. Visitors and volunteers always welcome. ton, Robert E. Lee and Queen The Foundation Office number is 580-3377 - please call if you would like more information Elizabeth II are buried. Owned by the Gloucester >> 70 eß3EPTEMBERßßß2IVAHßß69 More Museums & Historic Sites
69 >> APVA branch and donated by Fletcher Brown Continues as a place of wor- Admission is $2 and includes Store building (c. 1901) at open to the public. IV. ship today. a self-guided tour brochure. 6584 Morattico Rd. More information on histori- A new exhibit, the Kil- The genealogy library is open The museum offers exhibits cal places is available at the mar nock-Lancaster Texa- Level Fields Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. related to country storekeep- Gloucester Public Library or cos, includes uniforms, Located on Rt. 3, Brookvale. with a $5 usage fee for non- ing, watermen’s activities and the Gloucester Chamber of photographs, team records, Built in 1859. Now operating members. Annual MBW mem- agriculture in the former work- Commerce. A Gloucester His- equipment and newspaper as a bed and breakfast. berships are offered for $25. ing watermen’s village. Also torical Committee brochure clippings. The display will 8346 Mary Ball Rd. Lancaster, on display are Native Ameri- contains a driving tour of the become a permanent exhibit. Locusville VA 22503. 462-7280. www. can artifacts and photos and county’s points of interest. The museum is open Thurs. – 583 Slabtown Rd., Ottoman, mbwm.org documents relating to the vil- Sat. from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. relatively unaltered example lage’s history. 436-9100. of Greek Revival architecture, Morattico Baptist Church The museum is open May – Lancaster c. 1855. It’s a private residence Kilmarnock. This 1856 brick Oct. on Sat. and Sun. from Christ Church and Lancaster Court but operates as a farm with a structure houses the mother noon to 4 p.m. Carter Reception Center House Green country store. church of Baptists in the North- and Museum Contact Mary Ball Wash- ern Neck, established in 1778. St. Mary’s White Chapel Built in 1735 by Robert ington Museum and Library Mary Ball Washington Located at the intersection “King” Carter. This National for walking tour/informa- Museum Morattico Waterfront of Rts. 354 and 201. Founded Historic Landmark is open to tion, 462-7280. Sites include The Mary Ball Washing- Museum in 1669, one of the oldest and the public. Lancaster House, c. 1800; ton Museum, named for the The Morattico Waterfront most interesting churches in A visit to the adjacent MBWM&L headquarters; Lancaster native and mother Museum is housed in the Virginia. Outdoor information Carter Reception Center and Old Jail, c. 1820; Lancaster of George Washington, is on former Morattico General center gives aid in locating Museum completes a tour of County Courthouse, c. 1860; Rt. 3 in the heart of Lancaster historic Christ Church. The Steuart-Blakemore Building, Court House historic district. complex is at the intersection c. 1900; Giese’s store, c.1900; The collections and exhib- of Rts. 646 and 709 between Lancaster Tavern, c. 1790; its focus on the history of Irvington and Weems. Trinity Episcopal Church, c. Lancaster and surrounding The museum houses the 1884; Confederate Monu- counties and are housed in the :feZ\ikJ\i`\jXk Groovin' original communion silver ment, unveiled in 1872; Gen- historic buildings of the old jail, PXk\j?flj\:fddle`kp on the engraved by order of the eral Store (Lancaster Woman’s clerk’s offi ce, and Lancaster Green Parish Vestry in 1720. Club), c. 1900; and the Old House. The special exhibit 8ikj:\ek\i#;\ckXm`cc\ The church is open to the Clerk’s Offi ce, c. 1797. The “Foundations of Lancaster VIl- public from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 entire Court House area is lage: Its People and Places” JXkli[Xp
70ßß2IVAHßß3EPTEMBERß e Rivah Museums & Historic Sites graves and the history of the The Court Green fossils. There also are photos when these stores were the round the museum buildings church. C. 1740 church open at Mathews Courthouse of two barrel wells. hub of the community. and the land-based boats that for tours on Thurs. from 1 to The court green holds sev- Also on display are items are among the museum’s dis- 3 p.m. For large groups or eral examples of colonial relating to the Black Ameri- Tompkins Cottage plays. private tours call 462-7371 or architecture. The old court- can history of Gwynn’s Island, Near the Mathews Court- An outside boat shed has 462-5908. house was built between 1792 and prehistoric Native Ameri- house is Tompkins Cottage, been built to shelter some of and 1795. A debtor’s jail and cans. a typical tidewater cottage of the historic vessels on display. Steamboat Era Museum the clerk’s offi ce, built in 1859, Other exhibits include an the early 1800’s. It houses a The W.A. Johns is a 34-foot The Steamboat Era Museum are still in use as county gov- extensive history on the life museum and headquarters of three-log bottom sailing canoe at 156 King Carter Dr. in ernment offi ces. of Captain John Smith and his the Mathews Historical Soci- that has had a number of work- Irvington preserves the history connection to Gwynn’s Island, ety. ing lives in Deltaville waters. of the Chesapeake Bay steam- Gwynn’s Island Museum a large collection of antique The oldest wooden structure Also displayed is an old sora boat era of the late 19th and The Gwynn’s Island Museum, medical instruments from the in the courthouse, it was used skiff once used for bird hunting early 20th centuries. open 1–5 p.m. each Fri., Sat. estate of the late Mathews by Christopher Tompkins as a in the Dragon Run, and several Among the permanent and Sun. May – Oct., has two physician, Dr. James Warren general store starting in 1816. small skipjacks and deadrise exhibits are a diorama of fl oors of exhibits, a research Dorsey Haynes, and the old The museum houses a per- workboats. The seven log F. Irvington’s steamboat wharf in library and gift shop. Admis- Grimstead Post Office (com- manent exhibit of Mathews D. Crockett, a bay buyboat, the 1920’s, artwork, photogra- sion is free, donations wel- plete with postmaster). history including information is at the dock and is being phy, maps and memorabilia. come. The book “Gwynn’s Island on Captain Sally Tompkins, the restored. The museum is preparing to New exhibits include a pre- Times” by Elsa Verbyla Cooke only woman offi cer in the Con- In the museum, artifacts and restore the pilothouse of the Cival War Wheeler and Wilson is on sale in the gift shop. federate Army. Also included models from when Deltaville steamboat Potomac, which sewing machine on loan by the The museum is on Rt. 633 is an area of changing exhib- was the “Boat Building Capi- is on the Irvington Commons great-great daughter of the at Rose Ln. From Rt. 198 at its, a wonderful county map, tal of the Chesapeake” are adjacent to the museum. original owner, Sarah A. Thur- Hudgins, take Rt. 223. After and a sales area offering sev- being gathered and shown. The new rotating exhibit ston who was born in 1827 about two miles, it turns into eral publications concerning In the boat shop visitors entitled “Steamboats and lived in the Glebe section Rt. 633 (Old Ferry Rd). The Mathews history and related can see under construction a a-comin” which focuses on of Mathews. Thurston’s great- museum is on the left just past gift items. flat-bottomed utility skiff typ- how the steamboats brought great grand daughter Mary the Gwynn’s Island Cemetery. There is no admission ical of Deltaville boats of the prosperity back to the local Godsey lives in New Point and 725-7949. gwynnsislandmu- charge. The museum is open past or whatever new project area after the war. The exhibit North Carolina. seum.org. Fri. and Sat. from 10 a.m.–1 the “boat guys” are working also features information on Also on display is a 100- p.m. through the second Sat. on at the time. local canneries, church camps, plus year old corn sheller, with The Methodist Tabernacle of Sept. 725-3487. In the park are picnic tables, general stores and the fl oating original red paint, now faded, Long used as a revival walking trails, and a children’s theaters. and name. center. In about 1879 a frame garden laid out and planted Summer hours for the The museum features a tab- building was erected and Middlesex just to appeal to their senses museum are Thurs. –Sat. from leaux depicting the legend of several prominent preachers Christ Episcopal Church and tastes and size. There 10 a.m.–4 p.m. and Sun. from Col. Hugh Gwynn accepting spread the gospel there. The The church was established is good bird watching and 1 to 4 p.m. For more informa- what is now called Gwynn’s current tabernacle, built in on paper in 1657 and in 1666 plenty of butterflies to chase tion, call 438-6888. Island from Princess Poca- 1922, is listed on the National a plan was created to build through the fish-shaped wild- hontas in gratitude for saving Registry of Historic Places. It is the church. Today, the site is flower meadow. her life when she fell from south of the courthouse on Rt. a cornerstone of history in the The park is open daily from Mathews her canoe. Also featured are 611 East. county. It is on Rt. 33 between 9 a.m. until dusk. Museum Callis Wharf replicas of two 16th and 17th Cooks Corner and Locust Hill hours are Sat. from 10 a.m. to The packing house at Callis’ century maps of Virginia and New Point Comfort and services are held every 4 p.m. and Sun. from 1 p.m. Wharf on Gywnn’s Island was the Chesapeake Bay, and Lighthouse Sunday morning. to 4 p.m. and by appoint- originally built on oyster shells memorabilia from the 1907 A sentinel where the Ches- ment. during the Civil War. The wharf Jamestown Exposition. apeake and Mobjack bays Deltaville Maritime Museum For more information go to was a steamboat landing and Another exhibit includes meet. Open to the public, the The Deltaville Maritime deltavilleva.com and click on today continues as a center for artifacts from a mid-18th cen- lighthouse is accessible only Museum and Holly Point the museum website, or call the local seafood industry. It is tury home site that was uncov- by water at high tide. For more Nature Park are on 30 wooded 776-7200 or 776-9811. at the end of Rt. 634. ered by Hurricane Isabel, information, call 725-4034. and cultivated acres on the including glass and pottery edges of Mill Creek just off Lower United Christ Episcopal Church shards dating from the 17th Sibley’s General Store General Puller Hwy. (Rt. 33) on Methodist Church Established in 1651. Captain century, a King George III half Located at Mathews Court- Jackson Creek Rd. and Rt. 660 Located in Hartfi eld, the Sally Tompkins is buried here. penny dated 1773, Native house, the store remains virtu- east of the village of Deltaville. church was founded in the It is on Rt. 614. American points, pottery and ally unchanged from the days The grounds of the park sur- 1650s as the Lower >> 72 eß3EPTEMBERßßß2IVAHßß71 More Museums & Historic Sites
71 >> Chapel of the Epis- One of the main exhib- more information. glimpse of the rich heritage of Heathsville. copal Church in Middlesex its is “Dressed for the Good the fishermen and watermen A 1700’s restored Tavern County. The present building Old Days: Clothing from Holley Graded School site of Virginia’s Northern Neck and community square the dates from 1717. Laid entirely Middlesex County, 1850– 1869, building 1920, on and the Chesapeake Bay. site includes a restored in English bond brick work, it 1920.” the National Register of His- In addition to the Coving- Tavern restaurant, gift shop, is one of four surviving colonial The museum also features a toric Places; on Rt. 360 in ton Building housing its per- foundation office and Black- churches in Virginia with this variety of other county mem- Lottsburg. manent and changing exhibit smith Shop. Groundbreaking type of masonry. The church orabilia, including Civil War galleries, the museum fea- for the Carriage House will is on the National Register of military items, Indian relics, Howland Chapel tures the Pendleton Building begin soon. The Transpor- Historical Places and the Vir- a mastodon tooth, maritime c. 1867, on National Reg- with its boat and model work- tion Museum Building will ginia Historical Landmark Reg- items (including the pen and ister of Historic Places, under shops and the historic William dedicate its first permanent ister. ink ship drawings of Dr. A.L. restoration; on Rt. 201 near Walker House. exhibit - the Chicacoan Oak Van Name, long-time county Heathsville. In the water, the museum - this summer. The museum Middlesex County physician, retired), agricul- showcases the Claud W. also offers a community room Courthouse tural and industrial tools, toys Northern Neck Somers, a 42-foot skipjack for rent and houses various The old Middlesex County and personal effects. Farm Museum built in 1911, which offers types of educational pro- Courthouse in Urbanna is now The exhibits are free and The museum opened with tours twice monthly, and the grams. the home of the Middlesex open to the public. There is a ribbon cutting ceremony Elva C., a 55-foot traditional Tavern Gift Shop hours: County Woman’s Club. It a gift shop. on Sat., May 24. It was a life workboat built in 1922, which Wed. – Sat. 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 was constructed in 1748 and Membership is available long dream that came true for offers tours to members only. p.m. 580-3536. Blacksmith was used as a courthouse and donations help operate Luther Welch, who donated The museum is open daily Shop hours: Tues., Thurs., Sat. until 1852. It was struck by a the museum. Volunteers are the property and much of from 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tavern Res- cannonball during the Civil welcome. 758-3663. the equipment, to create a through Oct. Admission is $5 taurant, please call for times War, when Yankee gun boats museum that would tell the for adults and free for children and reservations: 580-7900. bombed the town. The Old Tobacco Ware- story of farming in the North- under 12. For more informa- Tavern Foundation hours: The former courthouse house ern Neck. Inside the big red tion, call 453-6529 or visit the Mon. to Thurs. 9 a.m. - noon. in Saluda was completed in The Warehouse on Virginia barn is a photographic exhibit web site at rfmuseum.org. 580-3377. 1852 and a new courthouse St. in Urbanna was purchased of farms, an American Indian Volunteers and members was occupied in 2007. The and restored by the Associa- exhibit and farm equipment Reedville Historic District always welcome. For more clerk’s office contains some tion for the Preservation of used in the planting season (70 structures) including information call the Founda- of the best records from Virginia Antiquities. It once such as antique tractors, hand Bethany United Methodist tion Office at 580-3377. rhht- Colonial days because, unlike housed the local library and tools, planters, seed hullers Church, 1899-1901; Capt. foundation.org many counties, Middlesex’s is now the Urbanna visitor’s and butter churns. This is the James C. Fisher’s home, court records were not taken center. first of several buildings that known as the Gables, c. Scenic byways to Richmond during the are planned to create a com- 1909, carriage house c. 1880, Avalon to Reedville; Civil War and consequently prehensive museum. The gift open as a bed & breakfast; Wicomico Church to Indian not burned when the capi- Northumberland shop has unique items includ- the Morris House, formerly Creek. tal of the Confederacy was Heathsville Historic District ing a first edition collectible the Elizabeth House, 1900; destroyed. Included in the district is tractor. The 2008 hours are the Bailey-Cockrell House, Shiloh School a Confederate Monument, Sat. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through 1884, home of Dr. L. E. Cock- On the National Register of Middlesex County Museum 1873; Haynie Cemetery, 1697, August 31 and Sun. 1 to 4 p.m. rell, the village doctor for Historic Places, c. 1906; near The Middlesex County one of three oldest in North- through October 26. Admis- half a century; the Reedville Rehoboth Church. Museum in Saluda (777 Gen- ern Neck; Heathsville United sion is $2 for adults, $1.00 for House, former hotel, c. 1885; eral Puller Hwy.) is a short half- Methodist Church, 1894; students, and children under the William Walker house, Richmond block west on Business Rt. 17 Oakley house, circa 1795- 12 are free. The address is restored as a turn-of-the-cen- Richmond County from the Middlesex County 1810, privately owned; old 12705 Northumberland Hwy, tury fisherman’s home, part Courthouse Courthouse. It is open Fri. Northumberland County Jail, Heathsville, VA 22473, 2.2 of the Reedville Fishermen’s Courthouse: c. 1748-49; and Sat., 10 a.m.–3 p.m. 1844; Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s miles west of Burgess on Rt Museum, c. 1875, open to the oldest of courthouses still in The museum features a Tavern, early 1700’s; Rice/ 360. Visit www.theFarmMu- public. For more information, use in the four Northern Neck large country store exhibit, Richardson/Robertson house, seum.org or call 443-1118. contact the Reedville Fisher- counties; Rt. 360 in Warsaw. the super center of yesteryear. 1890-1910; Springfield house, men’s Museum. Clerk’s Office: c. 1816; Memorabilia and medals of c. 1828, privately owned; St. Reedville Fishermen’s reopened as Richmond Lt. General Lewis B. (Chesty) Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Museum Rice’s Hotel/ County Museum; Rt. 360 in Puller USMC (Ret.), the most c. 1881, open to the public. The Reedville Fisher- Hughlett’s Tavern Warsaw. decorated Marine in U.S. his- Contact the Northumberland men’s Museum on Main St. The Tavern is located Jail: c. 1872; Rt. 360 in tory, are displayed. County Historical Society for in Reedville offers visitors a in the historic district of Warsaw.
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Menokin Tayloes of Mount Airy and Menokin, built c. 1769, was photographs and memora- the home of Independence bilia of horse racing enthusi- signer Francis Lightfoot Lee. asts in the county. A partial ruin, the house pro- On permanent display at ‘ Dragon Run Country Store ’ circa 1910 Urbanna, 10 minutes vides a unique opportunity to the museum is a scale model 1 Cypress Exterior, Metal Roof 2 /4 Acres 600’ Roadfront see “behind the walls” of an of the historic 1748 Rich- Magnificent Hand Carved Grand Staircase Ideally Located in sight of Route 17 18th century mansion. mond County Courthouse, The King Conservation the third oldest courthouse & Visitors Center provides in Virginia. information on the history of The museum is open Wed. – the property and the architec- Sat. from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. tural conservation work going Group tours may be arranged on at Menokin. Hike trails to by calling 333-3607. Cat Point Creek through the Rappahannock River Valley St. John’s Episcopal Church National Wildlife Refuge. Completed in 1835; Parish From Apr.–Oct., open formed 1732; blend of Greek Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Revival and Gothic architec- From Nov.-March, open ture; Rt. 360 Warsaw. Mon.–Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and weekends by appoint- The village of Sharps: ment. 4 miles n. of Warsaw Victorian village with on Menokin Rd./Rt. 690. period homes along the North Farnham Rappahannock River, includ- Episcopal Church ing Milden Hall; L.E. Mum- Built in 1737, burned in ford Bank of Cape Charles, 1887, restored in 1921; a Vir- c. 1908, now serving as ginia Historic Landmark; on Milden Presbyterian Church; Rt. 607 in Farnham, 9.3 miles The Bowdler Garden at the south of Warsaw. Old Manse; the Ramsey resi- Richmond County Museum dence, c. 1889. The Richmond County Museum is on East Richmond William Atkinson Jones Rd. in Warsaw in the county’s Memorial Monument old jail. Built in 1872, the jail Erected 1924 through was previously used as an contributions of Philippine office for the board of educa- people in appreciation of his tion and court. authorship of 1916 legisla- The museum includes three tion guaranteeing Philippine galleries and exhibit rooms independence; on Route 360 Horn Harbor Marina / Shipyard @ Bay 1 and an office. The jail’s hang- in Warsaw at St. John’s Epis- Pristine! 3 /2 Acres 15 Open Slips 50 Covered Slips ing chamber is also on the copal Church. New Floating Docks 100 Ton Marine Railway 20 Ton Crane & Travel Lift second floor and is a point of Full Service Ship’s Store Captains Lounge Pool interest. “Thunder of Hooves: Horse Westmoreland Racing in Richmond County,” A. T. Johnson Museum a rotating exhibit, celebrates The A. T. Johnson Museum IsaBell K. Horsley Real Estate, Ltd. horse racing from colonial at 18849 Kings Hwy. near www.HorsleyRealEstate.com times to the present. The Montross preserves the his- Call anytime: Nelson Horsley, Jr. 804-435-0773 display features prints of tory and legacy of education 5RBANNA s 7HITE 3TONE s $ELTAVILLE s -ATHEWS s ,IVELY thoroughbreds owned by the for African Ameri- >> 74 eß3EPTEMBERßßß2IVAHßß73 More Museums & Historic Sites
73 >> can students in the War hero and first President pendence. Signed in Feb. and Sun. from 1–4 p.m. and the Potomac. During the War Northern Neck, especially in of the United States, he pro- 1766, it was the first orga- by appointment. 224-3379. of 1812 the USS Asp was Westmoreland County. fessed to be first and fore- nized resistance to English attacked by British forces The museum is a depository most a farmer. He was born aggression against American Old Yeocomico just offshore. Her com- for collections, artifacts, mem- on February 22, 1732 at this liberties. Written by Richard Episcopal Church mander, Midshipman James orabilia, documents and other site on Pope’s Creek. Open Henry Lee, the document was On Rt. 606 between Kinsale B. Sigourney, was killed items related to education. to the public 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. signed by 115 patriots from and Tucker Hill. Yeocomico defending his vessel. He was Built in 1937 in the Colo- Admission $3. 16 and under all over. Among the signers Church is the oldest church buried in Kinsale. The Kinsale nial Revival style, A. T. John- free. 224-1732. were six Lees, five Washing- in the county and one of the Museum traces the village’s son High School was the tons and Spence Monroe, oldest churches in America. history from its beginnings as fi rst public education facil- Kinsale Museum the father of President James Originally built in 1655 of a colonial port, through the ity serving African American The Kinsale Museum is “On Monroe. Once a busy port oak timbers sheathed with bustling steamboat days to students in Westmoreland. The Green” in the heart of town on the Rappahannock, clapboards, the church was the present. 472-3001. The school was named for the historic village of Kinsale all that the remains of the rebuilt in 1706 with bricks Armstead Tasker Johnson, a on Rt. 203, off Rt. 202. original town is the founda- fired in a nearby kiln. 472- Westmoreland Museum black educator and commu- Located on a low bluff at tion of Bray’s Church. 2593. The Westmoreland County nity leader instrumental in its the head of a branch of the Museum and Visitor Center construction. Yeocomico River, Kinsale has Monroe Hall Skipjack “Virginia W” is on Courthouse Square in The museum is open on enjoyed a rich maritime his- Rt. 205 near Colonial Rt. 608, Kinsale. Built in Montross. The Westmoreland Sat. from 10 a.m.–2 p.m., tory. Beach. James Monroe, the 1904, the “Virginia W” is County Visitor Center wel- Sun. from 2 p.m.–4 p.m. and The museum is dedicated nation’s fifth president, was listed on the National Reg- comes visitors as they enter other times by appointment, to the preservation, collec- born in 1758 on a farm at ister of Historic Places. This the foyer of the building. The 493-7070. tion, exhibition and interpre- this location near Monroe wooden Chesapeake Bay museum and visitor’s center tation of local history. It’s in Bay. A member of the Con- workboat is a rare example share quarters with the Hun- The Bell House a late 19th century barroom, tinental Congress for three of a Virginia-built skipjack. gerford Library, Northern On Irving Ave. in Colonial which was used as a meat years, he practiced law in She is on display at the Port Neck of Virginia Historical Beach. Built in 1882, this Vic- market in the 1920’s; next Fredericksburg and went on Kinsale Maritime Museum Society and Northern Neck torian beach house was once door is a soda fountain built to become a U.S. Senator, at Port Kinsale Marina. 472- Historical Research Library, the summer retreat of Alex- in 1922, and the 1909 Bank Minister to France, Minis- 2044. where visitors can trace ander Graham Bell, and was of Kinsale building stands ter to England, Governor of the roots and the steps of also visited by Helen Keller. just off the green beside the Virginia, Secretary of State Stratford Hall Plantation Westmoreland County fore- It is now a bed and breakfast. Kinsale Motor Corp. building and President of the United Off Rt. 3 northeast of fathers. 224-7000 (1919). States from 1817-1825. Montross on Rt. 214. Outdoors, visitors can stroll At the foot of Steamboat Stratford Hall Plantation was in the Presidents Garden, Courthouse Square Hill is the old Kinsale Wharf, Museum at Colonial Beach home to several generations which honors the three U. At Montross, Rt. 3. The a hub of activity for some 350 The Museum at Colo- of famous Lees. It was the S. Presidents born on the original courthouse was built years. Imagine the schooners, nial Beach is housed in the boyhood home of Richard Northern Neck: George in 1707. Extensive remod- sloops, pungies, warships, former Hoffman Gas Build- Henry Lee and Francis Light- Washington, James Madison eling and additions were steamers, tugs, pleasure ing (c. 1893) at the corner of foot Lee, signers of the Dec- and James Monroe. added in the intervening boats and barges seeking a Hawthorn and Washington laration of Independence. The museum is open six years. Although no longer deepwater port. Streets. General Henry “Light-Horse days a week (closed Sun.). used in an official capac- The museum is open Fri. The museum depicts Colo- Harry” Lee was a Revolu- From Apr. 1–Oct. 31 the ity, the old courtroom is still and Sat. from 10 a.m.–5 nial Beach heritage through tionary War hero and served museum is open 10 a.m.–5 used for special exhibits and p.m. and Sun. from 2–5 p.m. various artifacts donated or as one of General George p.m. From Nov. 1–Mar. 31 the cultural events. Exhibits and artifacts depict- on loan from local residents. Washington’s most trusted museum is open 10 a.m.–4 ing Kinsale’s exciting years Collections continue to grow officers. He was Robert E. p.m. There is no admission George Washington Birth- and walking tours are fea- as the community becomes Lee’s father. General Robert fee but donations are wel- place National Monument tured throughout the year. more involved in the project, E. Lee was born in 1807 at come. 493-8440. The monument is located 472-3001. spearheaded by the Colo- Stratford Hall. His cradle can on Rt. 204, southeast of Oak nial Beach Historical Society. be seen on the tour of the NOTE: There are many more Grove. Leedstown Emphasis is on the period Great House. 493-8371. historic buildings in the George Washington is Bray’s Church on Rt. 637, from 1890 through 1958 Northern Neck and Middle among Westmoreland Coun- south of Oak Grove. The when the town was a busy Village of Kinsale Peninsula. Most are pri- ty’s most famous native sons. Leedstown Resolutions are river tourism attraction that Rt. 203. Established in vately owned. Listed here Commander of the Conti- considered the forerunner drew huge summer crowds. 1706, Kinsale is the oldest are those generally open to nental Army, Revolutionary of the Declaration of Inde- The museum is open Sat. port on the Virginia side of the public in some manner.
74ßß2IVAHßß3EPTEMBERß e Experience Tappahannock Essex County Museum & Historical Society Historical Books, Fine & Fun Gifts for All Ages Classic American Cuisine Fine Giftware and Home Accessories Uniquely Prepared Handbags, Yankee Candles, Nautical 218 S. Water Lane NOW OPEN Accessories, Monogram Jewelry and Furniture Mon., Thurs., Fri., & Sat. 804-443-4451 10-3 1251 Tappahannock Blvd. Tues. 11-5 – Wed. - Sat. 11-11 – Sun. 11-5 Sun. 10-3 4APPAHANNOCK 6! s 1267 Hobbs Hole Drive, Tappahannock The Rivah’ • Romance • Revival Rivah Hair FZW Studio 7eeWj 0RINCE 3TREET s 4APPAHANNOCK 6! ;`` BED & • Grand Accomodations &ULL 3ERVICE 3ALON^-ATRIX^3CRUPLES /0) BREAKFAST • Walk to Dining, Shops & River !CCEPTING 6ISA -ASTER#ARD • Gourmet Breakfasts, Suites www.t-towntack.com • Fireplaces, Cable TV, DSL, WIFI Tappahannock • 804-443-4614 'IFT #ERTIl CATES !VAILABLE (804)( 443-9900 • www.EssexInnVA.com Voted #1 in the Essex Square Northern Neck & Middle HOBBS Roma’s Peninsula . . . for the Best Restoranté Italiano Antiques Mall Public Golf Course, 2008. HOLE Golf Course Voted #1 Bring in this ad for Best Italian Restaurant & Best Pizza 3 pay & 4 play in the Northern Neck and Middle Penninsula Not valid with other specials "«iÊ °ÊÊ->Ì°Ê£äÊ>ÊÊÈÊ«ÊUÊ-Õ`>ÞÊ££Ê>ÊÊxÊ« or coupon. 4APPAHANNOCK "LVD 804-443-0335 Exp. September 30, 2008 Tappahannock 1629 Tappahannock Blvd., Tappahannock, VA 4APPAHANNOCK s 6IRGINIA s 0RO 3HOP SALES • PARTS • SERVICE 804-443-0404 PICK-UP & DELIVERY AVAILABLE Automobile Services, LLC Specializing in the Repair, Service The Gift Gallery and Maintenance of Foreign and Collector Cars Hand Painted Glassware, Handbags, Jewelry, #HURCH ,ANE s (WY Wedding Invitations, Tappahannock, VA Home Decor & More “Your Outdoor Power Equipment Headquarters” 877.445.8030 / 804.445.8020 (One block South of Lowery’s) www.virginiatractor2.com Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 11-6 Shoreline: 317 miles Shoreline: N
Population: 9,989 Population: The Richmond County Museum’s Annual Rappahannock River Cruise aboard the Captain Thomas will be Friday, N September 12. Departing at 6 p.m. from the Captain Thomas Dock at Hoskins Creek in Tappahannock, the two-hour cruise includes a buffet supper, beverages and door prizes. Tickets are available from museum board members and at the museum. Reservations may be made by calling 333-3607. Size: 261 square miles 261 square Size: N History mond County and the south years before the Boston Tea Services ssex County’s history in becoming Essex. Party. A BC Store Rappahannock Ewritten form dates from During Bacon’s Rebellion in The Essex Courthouse con- Shopping Center. 443-3441. Captain John Smith’s visit 1676, armed men gathered tains the oldest records in C hurches Essex County Min- during the winter of 1607-08, near Piscataway Creek and Virginia. James B. Slaughter’s isterial Association will refer when he wrote of the “excel- defeated Governor Berkeley’s history of the area, “Settlers, according to denomination. lent, pleasant, fertile, and cavalrymen. Later they pre- Southerners, Americans: The 443-6887. navigable” Rappahannock vailed in the Dragon Swamp, History of Essex County, Virginia L ibrary Essex Public Library Valley. but eventually English war- 1608–1984,” recounts in detail Tappahannock 443-4945. In 1645 Bartholomew ships and troops suppressed the county’s 350-year-old story. T rash and Recycling Collec- Hoskins patented the the uprising. Frontier patrols, The book is available at the tion sites are at Bray’s Fork Tappahannock site, which however, were maintained county administrator’s offi ce. on Rt. 17, just south of the became known at various against hostile northern Indi- Rt. 360 and Rt. 17 intersec- times as Hobbs His Hole, ans into the early 1700’s. Government tion, open daily 7 a.m.–6 Hobb’s Hole, the short-lived The British Stamp Act Essex County Administra- p.m.; Champlain on Rt. 17, New Plymouth, and the of 1765 led directly to the tor R. Gary Allen, P. O. Box open Mon., Wed., Fri., and Indian name Tappahannock. American Revolution, and 1079, 205 Cross St., Court- Sat. 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Welcome to Essex County Essex to Welcome The port town was to become it was in Tappahannock that house Square, Tappahannock, a center of commerce during one of the first confronta- 22560. 443-4331, www. the 17th and 18th centuries, tions occurred. [email protected]. Open Essex establishing a crossroads. Leading merchant Archi- 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. County The county came bald Ritchie, who supported Tappahannock Town Man- into being in the Stamp Act, was labeled ager G.G. Belfield Jr., 915 Don’t Miss... 1692 when Old as “the greatest enemy of Church Lane, Tappahannock. Rappahannock his country.” On February 27, 443-3336. Open 8:30 a.m.– ■ Rappahannock County, which 1766, gentlemen from nine 4:30 p.m. once encom- counties gathered at Leed- River Valley Chamber of Commerce Wildlife Refuge passed at least stown to draft the “Resolu- Essex County 50 modern tions” that led Virginians to Tappahannock-Essex ■ counties in Vir- disobey Parliament. They also Chamber of Commerce, Museum ginia and West made plans to publicly humil- 205 Cross St., Courthouse Virginia, was divided iate Ritchie and the Scots Square. LLumpkin@crosslink. along the river with the merchant Archibald McCall. net. Hours, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 north side becoming Rich- These events occurred seven p.m. 443-5241.
76ßß2IVAHßß3EPTEMBERß e e and Center Cross on Rt. 684, open daily except Tues., 7 a.m.–6 p.m. 443-4331. V eterinary Services Tappa- han nock Veterinary Hospital, LAWLER Drs. Lauriel Turner and Lewis Wilkins Jr., 525 Airport Rd., REAL ESTATE Call 443-2878 for doctor’s hours. Recreation B all Fields Essex Little League. 443-9344. E ssex County Parks and Rec- reation Department runs a number of sports activities for Waters Edge youth and adults. Ball fields at Essex High School are used. 443-2470. R iverside Fitness Center, 1025 Hobbs Hole Dr., Tappahannock. Aerobics, cardiovascular and strength equipment, free weights, indoor track, Jacuzzi and sauna. For hours, call 443- 0500. T ennis Courts at Essex High School on Airport Rd. are open to the public from 5 p.m. until dark and when school is not in session. 443-2470.
To change or update Essex information, contact lchown- [email protected]. Bicycle is raffle prize The Urbanna Business Associ- ation has another exciting item to A unique Waterfront Home raffle. Bethpage Miniature Golf and Ice Creamery is the sponsor Neffworks for a West Marine Jetty Express Folding Bike valued at $300. The Nantucket Style with cedar shingles. Perfect for those with a love for bicycle is on display at the ice creamery. entertaining. Spectacular water views. 7,500+ sq. ft. of living area, lots of Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. porches and decks, peaceful and quiet, southern exposure, pier with 3 slips. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Middlesex Art Guild $3,850,000 in Urbanna. The winning name for the fold- ing bike will be drawn on Sep- ( tember 13 at 1 p.m. at Urbanna’s Downtown Market, which opens 2T s 0 / "OX s 7HITE 3TONE 6A at 9 a.m. in the parking lot of the &AX Southside Sentinel on Virginia EMAIL LAWLER CROSSLINKNET s WEB SITE WWWLAWLERREALESTATECOM Street. A person does not need to be present to win the raffle. eß3EPTEMBERßßß2IVAHßß77 John Polson [email protected]
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History once dependent upon tobacco Chamber of Commerce Visitors Hospital hours: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. orthumberland County as its major cash crop and cur- Center, Rt. 360, Callao; Thurs.– weekdays; 8 a.m.–noon Sat. Nwas originally known as rency. Later, most of its residents Sat., 9 a.m.–1 p.m. 529-5031. 580-5135 or (800) 809-7779. Chickacoan, an Indian dis- relied on the water for their liveli- rivnet.net/chamber/. trict on the Northern Neck hoods. The quaint fi shing village Recreation between the Rappahannock of Reedville, with its “Millionaire’s Services Fishing Piers The Great and Potomac rivers, tributar- Row” of Victorian homes remains ABC Store Rt. 360 in Callao; Wicomico Public Fishing Pier ies of the Chesapeake Bay. a tribute to the area’s heritage Hours: Mon.–Sat. 10 a.m.–7 is on the southern shore of the Presumably settled and the Reedville Fisherman’s p.m. 529-7125. Great Wicomico River just off by the English in 1640, Museum provides a compre- Churches Rev. Mike Ramming; State Rt. 200 near the bridge at Northumberland was offi - hensive overview of the village’s 529-9930 will refer according to Glebe Point. Open from sunrise cially established by an act of fi shing industry, both past and denomination. to sunset. the Burgesses in Jamestown current. Library Northumberland Public Public Beach Vir-Mar Beach at in 1648. It was later divided With more than 220 miles of Library, Heathsville, 580-5051. the end of Rt. 643 in Hack’s into three additional coun- scenic shoreline, Northumber- Ferry Boat The Northumberland Neck. ties, Lancaster, Richmond and land’s rustic atmosphere has connects Rt. 644 from Sun- Westmoreland Counties. lured many urbanites. So much nybank to Ophelia; Normally At its heart is Heathsville, so, that in recent years, Northum- operates Mon.–Sat., 7 a.m.–7 Northumberland County the county seat. In 1992, berland’s population has been p.m. the National Register changing from that of full-time T rash and Recycling on Rt. 360 of Historic Places residents to one of many week- in Lottsburg behind the school designated enders, vacationers and retirees. board offi ce; on Rt. 360 across Don’t Miss... Heathsville as from Rt. 639 in Horsehead; and an Historic Dis- Government on Rt. 200, 1.8 miles north of ■ Dameron Marsh trict, along with County Administrator Kenneth Kilmarnock. The centers are ■ Chili Contest the original D. Eades, Rt. 360, Heathsville. open from 7 a.m.–7 p.m. daily. at Heathsville courthouse and Hours: Mon.–Fri., 9 a.m.–5 p.m. V eterinary Services Heathsville tavern, now an 580-7666 or co.northumberland. Animal Hospital, Rt. 360, Farmers’ Market operating restau- va.us. Heathsville. Doctor’s hours: Sept. 20 rant, gift shop and 9–11 a.m. and 1–3 p.m. week- museum. Chamber of Commerce days; Mon., Tues. and Thurs.
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nless noted, all rates are center, meeting room, on Uper night and all lodg- site guest laundry. All 84 ings are with the 804 area rooms feature Cloud Nine code. Some locations have Hampton Inn Bedding with websites; call the lodging pillow top mattresses, 32” place for more information. fl at screen TV with HBO, $ indicates average nightly coffee makers, laptop desk room rates $ = $40 to 80; $$ and more. Rates: $$. 693- = $90 to $120; $$$ = $130 to 9393. $160; $$$$ over $160. In n at Warner Hall Located on a plantation created in Essex 1642, the inn is a 38-acre D ays Inn motel Rt. 17, waterfront retreat where Tappahannock Blvd., in visitors can savor the peace Tappahannock. 60 rooms. and fi ne dining. All rooms Cable TV. Free continental feature antique furnishings, breakfast. Rates: $. 443- 10-foot ceilings, private 9200. baths. Some have views of T he Essex Inn Bed and the Severn River, a fi replace Breakfast in historic and Jacuzzi. Located on Tappahannock. Greek revival Warner Hall Rd. Rates: $$$$ inn. Four rooms and four 800-331-2720. suites all with private baths, N orth River Inn Bed and DSL or WiFi access, cable Breakfast on 100 waterfront TV, most with working fi re- The Pilot House Inn and Restaurant on Route 3 at Topping is conveniently located acres in Toddsbury. Rooms places. Full gourmet break- next to Hummel Air Field and near the Robert O. Norris Bridge and Grey’s Point are furnished with antiques, fast. Rates: $$$. 443-9900 or Campground. have air-conditioning, tele- 866-377-3982. www.EssexIn- phones, and private baths, nVA.com. internet, some with micro- Bay. Rates: $$-$$$. 694- $$$$ 642-3460. with views of the river, creek K inloch Farm at Caret in wave and most with refriger- 0287. F erry Creek Guest House or wide fi elds lined with northern Essex County ators. Suites and king-sized C omfort Inn on Rt. 17 near off the Piankatank River ancient trees. Full breakfast offers rooms at a large exec- rooms available. Rates: $. Business Rt. 17, close to is a three-bedroom home on weekends. Canoes and utive residence on 1400 443-3888. Gloucester’s Historic District. that will accommodate six boat dockage available. rural acres at 2442 Quarter D ollar Inn Rts. 360 and 17 Free continental breakfast, people. Set in tall pines with Rates: $$$. 693-1616 or Hill Rd. (Rt. 641). Activities east of Tappahannock. 25 outdoor pool, ADA compli- a view of the creek from 877-248-3030. include tennis, fi shing pond, rooms with cable TV. Rates: ant rooms and health club a large balcony and great T he Willows Bed and Break- billiards, library, screened $. 443-3366. privileges. Hot tub rooms. room, it offers a full kitchen, fast on a quiet rural road in patios, sun porch, and a . All 79 rooms have 25” TVs, washer and dryer, and large a former Victorian country grassy lawn with mature Gloucester ironing board, hair dryer, boathouse. 746-8199 or Fer- store and post offi ce. Large trees for relaxation. Rates: A irville Plantation A pre- electronic locks, coffee [email protected]. rooms with private baths, $$$-$$$$. 445-1107 or www. Revolutionary estate on makers, data phone port G loucester Inn Motel Rt. TV, queen-sized beds and kinlochfarm.com. 400 acres in Zanoni, oper- and free high-speed inter- 17 at the York River at hearty breakfasts. No smok- S outhside Motel and ates as a bed and breakfast net. Rates: $$. 695-1900. Gloucester Point. 16 rooms ing. Rates: $$. 693-0270. Marina Rts. 360 and 17 in with two guest rooms in T he Cottages at Lisburne with refrigerators and micro- T idewater Motel Rt. 17, 4 Tappahannock. 30 rooms the main house (circa 1756) Two cottages on a private waves. Cable TV and HBO. miles north of the Coleman with satellite TV and four and a cottage with kitchen- estate, located on Glass Rates: $-$$. 642-3337. Bridge in Hayes, 33 rooms, HBO channels, microwave ette. Full size pool table, TV Road (Rt. 636) on Vaughn’s H ampton Inn is just off of some with kitchenettes. Pool. and refrigerator. Swimming room and an in-ground pool Creek, off Severn River in Route 17 near Bus. Rt 17 Non-smoking rooms avail- pool. Free boat slips avail- with a changing room in the lower Gloucester. Blue Bell behind Wendy’s, close to able. Rates: $. 642-2155. able. Rates: $. 443-3363. former round icehouse. A Cottage accommodates Gloucester’s Historic Dis- S uper 8 Motel Rts. 17 and large organic garden pro- fi ve adults with three bed- trict. Amenities include a Lancaster 360 in Tappahannock near vides fruits and vegetables rooms and two baths, and free hot breakfast and wire- B ack Inn Time Irvington Road, Wal-Mart. 43 rooms with in season for full breakfasts. a kitchen. 1740 Cottage has less high speed internet Kilmarnock. A classic B&B in cable TV, free high speed Water access to Mobjack room for three adults. Rates: access, indoor pool, fi tness the heart of Lancaster county.
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Features four rooms with pri- shared bath. Pool, library, tions. Three suites and two Deltaville. View of Jackson 14180 General Puller High- vate baths and modern con- television. Rates: $$-$$$ rooms with adjoining bath Creek and the Bay. Three way, Deltaville. Farmhouse veniences. 435-2318. 435-6887 or (800) 238-5578. are available. There is also double rooms with shared with ground fl oor room with B el Air Mansion and Guest innatlevelfi elds.com a separate carriage house bath, air-conditioned, cable king bed & private bath, House fully furnished water- K ilmarnock Inn celebrating with living room, kitchen, TV, continental breakfast. upstairs family suite of two front homes at Belle Isle State our presidential heritage, 16 bedroom and bath. Rates: Rates: $. 776-9616. queen-bedded rooms shar- Park. Mansion has whirlpool guest rooms all with private $$$-$$$$ 725-5831, email: H eaven Scent Bed & Break- ing a bath. Robes provided. tub and accommodates six; bath. 34 East Church St. in [email protected]. fast at Chick Cove Manor Welcome refresh- >> 84 Guest house accommodates Kilmarnock. 435-0034. www. S ycamore Haven House eight. Canoes and bicycles kilmarnockinn.com located in Susan south of included. Seasonal rates. T ides Inn on Carter’s Creek in Mathews Courthouse, is a 462-5030 or www.dcr.vir- Irvington. Yacht cruises, par rambling 1865 antebellum Your Place on the Rivah ginia.gov. 3 golf course on-site, cham- farmhouse surrounded by C reek View Farm Bed & pionship golf at The Golden sycamore trees. It has two Ivy Cottage Breakfast 462-7427. 735 Eagle, swimming, tennis, bedrooms and a screened Charming Guest Cottage for 2 on the Piankatank Norwood Church Rd., Morat- sailing, biking, summer porch. Rates: $$ 725-0147. RESERVATIONS: (757) 472-7211 tico. Open May 1 – Oct. 31. children’s program, heated Middlesex Tour the Cottage on the Web at: Two guest rooms, includes pool, spa facilities, special www.virginiarivercottages.com full breakfast. Rates: $-$$. events, golf and family pack- A therston Hall the elegance Visa & Master Card Accepted F lowering Fields Bed and age plans. Rates: $$$$. 438- of English country living in Breakfast in White Stone. 5000. the heart of historic Urbanna. Full breakfast with crab Waverly House in Kilmarnock. Four superior guest rooms cakes, omelets and fresh Chalet with indoor swim- (one suite) all with plush fruit. Golf packages and fi sh- ming; accommodations linens and private baths. ing charters arranged. King, include king, queen, king Great breakfasts. Wireless queen and twin rooms. Fam- with two singles, double. internet. Beautiful gardens. ilies welcome. 435-6238. Ploughman’s breakfast. Porches, sailboats, private H oliday Inn Express on North Rates: $. 435-0458. parking. $$-$$$ 758-2809. Main St. in Kilmarnock. W hispering Pines Motel T he Deltaville Inn, a bed 68 rooms with dataports, on Rt. 3 in White Stone. and breakfast, is at 15378 extended stay rooms, hand- Twenty-fi ve guest rooms, General Puller Hwy. (Rt. 33) icap rooms, meeting room, two suites available; swim- at Hardyville. 776-6665 or business center and outdoor ming pool, air condition- www.DeltavilleInn.com. pool. Continental breakfast. ing, remote cable TV. Rates: D ockside Inn on Rt. 33 one Rates: $$. 436-1500 or (800) $-$$. 435-1101. mile east of Deltaville. Air- 844-0124. conditioning, cable TV, pool. H ope and Glory Inn in Mathews Rates: $. 776-9225. www. Irvington. Country inn fea- B uckley Hall Inn on Rt. 198 in deltavilledocksideinn.com. turing seven rooms and six Mathews offers a variety of D ragon Run Inn on Rts. 17 garden cottages and seven romantic rooms, all with pri- and 602 in Church View. vineyard cottages, with vate baths. Country breakfast Large rooms, private baths, private baths, conference served in the dining room. Jacuzzi, self-controlled heat The Kilmarnock Inn is a 16 room inn comprised of a center, tennis, pool, bicy- Large front porch, some four and air. Rates: $$ with full main house, built circa 1884, and 7 cottages designed to cles, cruises, golf nearby. poster beds and fi replaces, breakfast. 758-5719. replicate the facades of presidents’ homes. The Main Complimentary breakfast well-stocked library. Rates: E dentide Inn at Bland Point Parlor and Dinning Room in the Wilson House, The Gathering Room in the Jefferson Cottage, and the beauti- with most accommodations. $$-$$$. 725-1900 or (888) on the Piankatank River, fully landscaped courtyard are each inviting and welcom- Rates: $$$$. 438-6053. 450-9145. Deltaville. Three air-condi- ing stages for any event, large or small, elegant or simple. hopeandglory.com. K ingston Plantation located tioned rooms with TV and In n at Levelfi elds on Rt. 3 in on the North River, is sur- VCR. Private sitting room with Our Special Events Create Special Memories. Lancaster. Bed and breakfast rounded by shade trees fi replace, private screened accommodations, six guest and sweeping lawns. It has porch. Boat slips available. rooms with king or queen 10,000 square feet of living Sand beach and fi shing pier. 34 Church Street, Kilmarnock, VA 22482 beds and air-conditioning, area, six fi replaces, hard- Rates: $$-$$$ with full break- www.kilmarnockinn.com 804.435.0034 fi replaces; four rooms with wood fl ooring, oriental rugs, fast. 776-6915. Contact Nancy Travers at [email protected] private baths and two with antiques, and fi ne art collec- H arrow House Lover’s Lane, eß3EPTEMBERßßß2IVAHßß83 More Rivah Lodging
83 >> ments and full 24 rooms, cable television, F leeton Fields Bed and Boat slips available. Rates: Rt. 360 in Callao. 11 air-con- homecooked breakfast on dining room, conference Breakfast at Fleeton Point $$ with breakfast. 453-5209. ditioned rooms with cable large screened porch. Cable room, and airport adjacent near historic Reedville. Three thegablesbb.com. television; daily/weekly/ TV, guest computers with to inn. Rooms $. 758-2262. water view suites furnished G randView Bed and Break- monthly rentals. Rates: $. highspeed internet, large S anderling House Bed and with period antiques, pri- fast, Reedville. Waterfront 529-6370. dvd collection and library. Breakfast and Pine Tree vate baths, DirecTV, phones, bed and breakfast on the T he Pointe Bed and Break- Will shuttle to local mari- Cottage, on Broad Creek in robes wireless internet and Chesapeake Bay, close to fast in Burgess offers nas. Parking area for boats Deltaville. Queen size beds, mini-refrigerator with bot- Smith Island and Tangier four bedrooms in a Vic- and trailers. Seasonal, open TV with built-in VCR, whirl- tled water and soft drinks. cruises. Private pier, gener- torian home on the Great April-Nov. Rates: $$-$$$. pool tub, breakfast, room Kayak and canoe available. ous breakfast, wheelchair Wicomico River. Views of the 832-6200. service available, slips for Children & pets with prior accessible. Rates: $$. 453- river are available from every In n at Urbanna Creek Bed trailerable boat or for those arrangement. Rates: $$$- 3890. grandviewbb.freeyel- angle. 75-foot dock pro- and Breakfast, on Watling wishing to arrive by boat. $$$$ with breakfast and low.com. vides ample space for tie up. St. in Urbanna. One spa- 776-0970. afternoon tea. fl eetonfi elds. N orthumberland Motel on Dock master avail- >> 86 cious suite with sitting room S unset View Inn a waterfront com 800-497-8215 or 453- and full bath with Jacuzzi; bed and breakfast at 937 5014. two connecting bedroom Plainview Road in Topping, G ables Bed and Breakfast suites with full bath; smaller offers three guest rooms, Inn at the end of Main St. Sanderling House Bed and Breakfast All rooms bedroom with full bath. library, spacious relaxation in Reedville on Cockrell’s with private bath ~ Wireless internet and satel- room, water views and lavish Creek. Victorian Captain’s & Walter’s Marina lite TV. Cottage out back. gardens. Arrive by land or by Mansion with 1800’s schoo- Jill or Don Walter Whirlpool tub ~ Rates: $$-$$$. 758-4661. sea. 557-7083. ner mast built into the home. 137 Hamble Lane, Rt. 636 full breakfasts ~ Iv y Cottage, Hinton Ln., off In the c. 1874 National Reg- Deltaville, Va. 23043 non-smoking ~ Northumberland Rt. 3 near Piankatank River ister, Reedville Historic Dis- (804) 776-0970 visitor slips available ~ Bridge. Upscale guest A zalea Grove on Millionaires trict. Two guest rooms with (866) 547-4077 separate cottage for up to six, cottage for two on the Row, Main St., Reedville. private baths in main house. www.sanderlinghouse.com catered or self-catered. Piankatank River. The cot- A Victorian mansion with Rates: $$$ per night. Coach email: [email protected] tage features central air, full southern elegance. Rooms house with four guest rooms Happy Boating! Water and marina views. kitchen, cozy living room, include full breakfast. Tea with cathedral ceilings, pri- Easy access to Chesapeake Bay. bedroom with adjoining Room available. Rates: $$. vate baths and water views. bath and a spacious year- 453-5300. round porch and is non- B ay Motel on Rt. 360 near smoking. Amenities include Reedville. 20 air-conditioned cable TV, VCR, DVD, pri- rooms with cable television vate telephone service, and free local phone calls; private pier, complimen- swimming pool. Rates: $. tary sweet breads, cereals, 453-5171. coffee and teas. Visit our C ats Cove Cottage off the website at www.virgini- West Yeocomico River. A arivercottages.com or tour private waterfront cottage at http://www.realestate- for two. Sailboat depth shows.com/253896. VISA, deep-water pier. Swimming MasterCard accepted. Call pool, rowboat. Continental Suzanne Dezern at 757-472- breakfast served weekends. 7211 for reservations. Rates: $$. 529-5056. cats- Li berty at Compass Quay on covecottage.com. Virginia St. in Urbanna. 12 D ove Cottage Bed and standard rooms and three Breakfast on Browns Store suites, a reception hall ideal Rd. near Wicomico Church. for weddings and conven- Two rooms in historic 1729 tions. On Urbanna Creek. country inn, quiet country Rates: $$$$. 758-1060. atmosphere, jacuzzi, full Pi lot House Inn on Rt. 3 breakfast, working fi replace, about a mile from the rocking chair porch, tranquil Rappahannock River Bridge. pool. Rates: $$. 580-3683.
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Tournament weigh station), gas dock, recreation hall, pool, nature trails, planned enter- tainment. $44.95. 758-2485. Northumberland C hesapeake Bay Camp-Resort Near Reedville on Little Wicomico River. 85 sites (some with 50 amp. service), mini- golf, pool, convenience store, boat ramp and 20 covered slips, canoe rentals, planned activities, pavilion, heated and air-conditioned gathering hall, Smith Island cruises. Open April–November. Rates start at $30 for camping, $50 for air-conditioned cabins. ches- apeakebaycampresort.com 453-3430. S mith Point Marina and Camp- ground Off Sunny Bank Rd. on Little Wicomico River. 10 sites, The oldest campground in Middlesex County is Grey’s Point Camp on Route 3 in Topping. The campground is on boat ramp, marina with charter the Rappahannock River near some of the better fishing spots on the river. It is also next to the Robert O. Norris boats, boat slips, dry storage, Jr. Bridge. The campground was started in the 1960s. marine fuel and boat repairs. 453-4077. ates provided are daily nationwide membership camp- virginia.gov. pools, conference center, play- G reat Wicomico Marina Camp- Runless specifi ed and may ing, pool, boating facilities, ground, organized activities, ground End of Rt. 810 on Great vary according to the number in camp store, entertainment, Mathews charter fi shing and cruise boats, Wicomico River. 50 sites-yearly a party, location, etc. All provide organized activities. 693-6924 G wynn’s Island RV Resort End boat slips, boat storage, 1, 2 rental only, marina, restaurant, full water, electric and sewage or 1-800-693-6901. of Rt. 633 on Chesapeake Bay. and 3 bedroom vacation rent- laundry. 453-3351. hookups unless noted and all 125 sites, sand beach, portable als. 2005-06 National RV Park phone numbers are in the 804 King and Queen boat launching, boat ramp of the Year. $44.95. 758-4349. Richmond area code. Some camps have R ainbow Acres Campground nearby, recreation hall and B ush Park Campground Rt. 628 H eritage Park Off Rt. 360 to Rt. web sites: call the camp for more Rt. 631 (Frazier Ferry Rd.) off Rt. camp store. 725-5700. near Hartfi eld on Bush Park 624 near Warsaw, on Menokin information. 14, on the Mattaponi River near N ew Point Comfort RV Resort Creek. 400 sites, new year- Bay off Cat Point Creek. 78 King and Queen Court-house. Rt. 602 off Rt. 14 seven miles round section, pool, recreation sites plus log cabins, 243 acres, Gloucester 150 sites, boat ramps, gas, bait, south of Mathews Courthouse, hall, laundry, scheduled activi- pool, boat ramp, hiking trails, G loucester Point Family Camp- planned activities. $25-$28. on Chesapeake Bay. 300 ties, pier, boat ramp. $24. 776- shaded picnic grounds. $23- ground Rt. 636 near Ordinary, 785-9441. sites, boating facilities, pool, 6750. $32 (2 BR cabins, $95-$125). 3 mi. from Rt. 17, on Severn playgrounds, recreation hall, C ross Rip Ltd. Off Rt. 33 on 333-4038. River at 3149 Campground Lancaster planned entertainment, boat Rt. 1113 (Cross Rip Road) in N aylors Beach Campground Road, Hayes. 235 sites, fi sh- B elle Isle State Park seven and motor rental and charter Deltaville on Chesapeake Off Rt. 360 to Rt. 624, then ing pond, fi shing and crab- miles east of Lively. Campsites boats available. $30-$34 on Bay. Beach boat basin, water to Rts. 634 or 636, on the bing piers, recreational hall, (23), with water and electric waterfront. 725-5120. new- and electric. Reservations Rappahannock River near playground, boat landing and hook-ups. Coming soon: group pointcampground.com requested. $20-$25. 776-9324. Warsaw. Sites for tents and rental campers. Planned family camping cabin and fi ve pop-up G rey’s Point Camp Rt. 3 near trailers, camp store, play- activities. $25-$45. 642-4316. trailer rentals. Free boat launch- Middlesex bridge at Topping, on the ground, boat ramp. $18. 333- T housand Trails - Chesapeake ing for overnight guests. Camp B ethpage Camp-Resort One Rappahannock River. 600 sites, 3951. Bay Preserve Off Rt. 198 on store, laundry facilities and bath mile N. of Urbanna on Robin- boat ramp and slips, bait and W helan’s Marina and Camp- Piankatank River. 400 sites, house. (800) 933-Park. www.dcr. son’s Creek. 1,000 sites, two tackle shop (Virginia Saltwater ground Off Rt. 3 to >> 86 eß3EPTEMBERßßß2IVAHßß85 More Rivah Lodging
84 >> able on call. Rates: Ave in Colonial Beach. Rates: $-$$. 472-2044. Garden Cottage adjoins The colonialbeachplaza.com. $$-$$$ includes breakfast. Open May 28 – Septem- portkinsale.com/lodging. Plaza property. Equipped W akefi eld Motel on Irving 453-4174. thepointebe- ber 15. 13 guest rooms. T he Plaza B & B 21 Weems St. with a large kitchen, cen- Ave. in Colonial Beach. 20 dandbreakfast.com. Virtually unchanged since in Colonial Beach furnished tral air, washer/dryer, rooms with cable TV, most Herbert “Doc” Caruthers with antiques. 6 guest rooms dishwasher, cable accom- have a refrigerator and Richmond opened the doors in 1948. with private baths; 2 are full modates 6 comfortably. The microwave. Rates: $. 224- C hestnut Cove Bed and Even the neon sign is origi- suites, 4 are mini-suites. Yellow Door Cottage just 3 7311. wakefi eldmotel.com. Breakfast, on Morattico nal. Beachfront. Rates: $-$$. Full breakfast and after- blocks away. 1 bedroom, 1 W ashington and Lee Creek in Farnham. Two guest 224-7840. docsmotel.com. noon refreshment included. bath; adorable for a couple; Motel on Rt. 3, 28 rooms with private baths, full G uest Houses at Stratford Heated pool and hot tub. comparable amenities. All guest rooms with micro- country breakfast and lunch. Hall, Rt. 214. The Cheek Rates: $$$-$$$$. Two cot- linens provided at both cot- waves and refrigerators. The home of Zekiah Glass, and the Astor guest houses tages also available. The tages. Rates: $$$. 224-1101. Rates: $. 493-8093. which offers two-day classes each have a fully-equipped in creating stained glass for kitchen, living room, central a separate fee. Rates: $$. heating and air condition- More Rivah Campgrounds 394-3142. ing and guest rooms with G reenwood Bed and Break- private baths. Together, fast, in Warsaw. Two guest the houses have a total of 85 >> Rt. 608, then to Rt. 140 campsites with full hook- room, campground store, rooms with private baths, 20 guest rooms. Rooms 647, on the Rappahannock ups. Family oriented, out- propane on site, beach area cable TV; central dining for include breakfast and tour. River and Morattico Creek door pool, recreation center, and boat ramp. 224-7418. guests. Rates: $ with coun- Rates: $$. 493-8038 ext near Farnham. 48 sites, private boat slips, fi shing, P ort Kinsale Marina Highway try breakfast. 333-4353. 8504. stratfordhall.org. permanent use only. Camp picnic area, horseshoes, 3 to Rt. 202 to Rt. 608, Kinsale. B est Western on Rt. 360 in M ount Holly Steamboat Inn store, pool, ABC license, playground and basketball. Camping on the Yeocomico Warsaw. 38 rooms, including on Cople Hwy (Rt. 202). boat ramp. 394-9500. 224-8164. www.1000trails. River. Bath houses, fi shing pier, suites, satellite TV, air con- Five guest rooms all have a com. pool, pavilion, biking and rec- ditioning, swimming pool, waterfront view of Nomini Westmoreland K insale Harbour Marina reation areas on 45 wooded exercise room. Rates: $-$$ Bay, private baths, air-con- C oles Point Plantation Rt. Campground Rt. 203, acres. 472-2044. with continental breakfast. ditioning and comfortable 728, Coles Point, Family Kinsale, 472-2514. Westmoreland State Park six 333-1700. furnishings. Pier and slips resort on the Potomac. L eedstown Campground Rt. miles northwest of Montross Westmoreland available. Rates: $$ with Marina, campground, rental 637 near Oak Grove, 224- off Rt. 3. Camping (133 sites), full breakfast. 472-9070. cottages, fi shing pier, pool, 7405. group camping (3 sites), and B ell House Bed and Break- mthollysteamboatinn.com. Pilot’s Wharf Restaurant. M onroe Bay Campground 26 cabins. Pool and boat fast, on Irving Ave in N ightingale Motel and 472-3955. Rt. 658 Colonial Beach. 302 launch free for overnight Colonial Beach. Alexan- Marina on South Monroe H arbor View Campground sites with water and electric, guests. Camp store, laun- der Graham Bell’s Victo- Bay. 35-slip marina 15 Harbor View Circle, Colo- including 134 full hookup dry facilities and bathhouse. rian summer place on the with electric and water, nial Beach. Open June–Sept. sites. Playground, game 1-800-933-PARK. Potomac river is listed on 5-room motel, restaurant the National Register of His- next door. $. 224-7956. toric Places and is a Virginia R iverview Inn on Hawthorne Historic Landmark. Four St. in Colonial Beach. Tickets on sale for Mutt Strut rooms with private baths. 21 guest rooms water- Terry cloth robes, slippers, front. Rate: $$. 224-0006. The Gloucester-Mathews ately and the proceeds of event will be the raffl e of a oatmeal soaps, shampoo, S kipjack Inn on Rt. 608 at Humane Society will hold its more than $27,000 from last luxurious fi ve-night cruise to conditioner, and hair dryers. Port Kinsale Marina. Located Third Annual Mutt Strut on year went toward operating Bermuda for two on Royal Rates: $$$ includes all in a restored 1912 water- the Catwalk Fashion Show expenses of the animal shel- Caribbean’s “Grandeur of the taxes, wine and cheese each front home overlooking and Luncheon on Tuesday, ter. Seas,” departing from Norfolk evening and a full break- the Yeocomico River. Four September 30, at 11 a.m. at The event features fashions June 13, 2009. Raffl e tickets fast. 224-7000. annebo- guest rooms are decorated the Abingdon Ruritan Club from Lili’s of Ghent (Norfolk) are $5 each or fi ve tickets for [email protected]. with antiques and Chesa- in Bena. This year’s theme is worn by professional models $20. D ays Inn on Colonial Ave. in peake Bay maritime artwork. Mutt Strut Goes Hollywood, and members of the animal- Tickets to the event are $45 Colonial Beach. 60 guest Each has its own private and the shelter animals are loving community, and a lunch each. Reservations for a table rooms, swimming pool, bath, telephone and indi- the stars of the show. catered by Shelly Williams of for eight also are available by HBO and ESPN, Continental vidual temperature con- The fi rst two Mutt Struts Mathews. calling 693-3566 or by e-mail- breakfast. Rates: $. 224-0404. trol. A guest kitchenette is sold out almost immedi- Another highlight of the ing [email protected]. D oc’s Motor Court on Irving available on the main fl oor.
86ßß2IVAHßß3EPTEMBERß e Survival expert to visit August 30 Belle Isle State Park will host “This program will answer survival expert Vickie Shufer many of your questions, such Saturday, August 30. as, what do I do if I’m lost in One of Virginia’s leading the woods? What is an easy way authorities on surviving in to start a fi re—even in the rain? nature through the use of native How can I build shelter for the plants for food, shelter, tools and night in the woods? And the medicinal purposes, Shufer will most important question, could offer two sessions. I survive if forced to spend a From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Shufer night or two in the woods?” said will offer pointers and answer Talcott. questions related to wilderness Shufer will conduct a survival survival. There will be examples workshop from 4 to 7 p.m. The of Native American tools formed workshop fee is $10 per person. from common things found in Participants will have an oppor- nature and demonstrations on tunity to taste several plants. making rope, shelters, baskets All participants will receive a and tools. Wilderness Survival Guide pro- There is no charge for the duced by Shufer. early session. Folks are urged to To register for the workshop, spend fi ve minutes, or fi ve hours call the park offi ce at 462-5030. with Shufer, said chief ranger Shufer’s visit to the park was of interpretation and education rescheduled from August 15 Charlene Talcott. and 16. Quilt show slated for CLEGGS DIESEL & MARINE Dependable Parts & Service SERIES the Tavern SERIES SERIES from Your Authorized T 15.0HP~18.0HP GR 20.0HP~21.0HP B18.0HP~30.0HP The fifth biennial Quilt Kubota Dealer Show and Gala will be held Hwy. Rt. 200 by the Tavern Quilt Guild at Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Wicomico Church Tavern in Heathsville from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. October 17 804-580-7107 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. October 18. The fee is $10 in advance, Checkout our variety of tractors or $15 at the door. - Residential Mowing and mowers to meet your personal New and antique quilts will - Gardening - Residential Mowing - Grounds Maintainance - Grass Catcher needs @ Kubota.com be shown. There also will be - Grass Catcher - Landscaping - Blade - Blade - Vegetable Gardens live and silent auctions, ven- - Snowblower - Snowblower - Home and dors, a National Hoffman Equipped with a host of features, Innovative technology. Advanced Commercial Use Fabric Challenge exhibit, a the T-Series can satisfy the most engineering. Plus the revolutionary Take on everything from light con- demanding homeowners. That’s be- “Glide Steer’. For professional results struction to nursery work to small boutique of needlework, spe- cause their hydrostatic transmission, with tight turning radius and all wheel chores around the house with a B-Se- deep mower deck, sleek design, and ries tractor. With potent new models cial displays, demonstrations traction, no wonder the Kubota GR and a host of performance-enhancing and food. For advance tick- choice of engines make them ideal for Series is unrivaled. upgrades, the B-Series promises in- a wide range of home jobs. Choose your color. The RTV1100 ets, visit the tavern, or rhht- ©2008 Kubota Tractor Corporation creased effi ciency, power and com- comes in brilliant Kubota orange or All rights reserved. fort-and delivers. Realtree®* camoufl age. foundation.org. *Realtree®* is a registered trademark of Jordan Outdoor Enterprises Ltd. KUBOTA UTILITY VEHICLE Look for the Check for special fi nancing online www.kubota.com FALL Rivah RTV1100
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90ßß2IVAHßß3EPTEMBERß e Hurricane season is officially here Cruise to benefit until November 30. Be prepared! Flood insurance needs to be a new maternity center part of your plan. Flood insurance Specials, a variety store on that Shirley McAdoo and others Main Street in Kilmarnock, have so willingly done towards takes 30 days to go into effect, so will sponsor the Chesapeake making the family maternity act NOW. Isabel and Ernesto are reminders of what flooding can do. Breeze “Evening on the center a reality. Everyone here Call us today for information. We can help. River” event September 28. at Specials believes strongly The cruise boards at 4:30 p.m., in supporting this community, HUBBARD INSURANCE casts off at 5 p.m. and returns and what better way to do so at 7:30 p.m. than to support those who are AGENCY, INC. Proceeds will benefit the trying to provide care for fami- Family Maternity Center of lies that live here.” 30 N. Main St., Kilmarnock, VA the Northern Neck Inc. Tick- The center will be in the (804) 435-1144 ets are $50 per person. Tickets vicinity of Mary Ball and include music, beverages and Devil’s Bottom roads. A grand hors d’oeuvres. opening is scheduled for 2009. The sunset cruise will depart Some $400,000 has been from Reedville for a tour of secured towards the $1.6 mil- the Great Wicomico River. lion project. “Come out for a great time To purchase cruise tickets, and worthy cause,” said Spe- call Shirley Dodson-McAdoo cials owner Amy Groh. “We at 435-3504, Amy Groh at are so excited to help in some 435-8758, or Kristie Duryea at small way towards the work 435-1404. Authorized Builder We’re Not Only Better At Building Homes- We’re Better At Building Homes Better!!
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by Douglas Nabhan cat out of the bag, but most a car—I do not wash my car guys come in from fishing, every time I drive it, but then t the risk of offending not because they have caught it also does not rain saltwa- almost every woman their limit or they are tired, ter and I do not fish out of A I know, I’m going but simply because the sun my car. It helps that I never to focus on the difference is going down or there is no catch any fish, so there are between women and men in more beer. rarely fish scales and guts boating. If you think they are A lot of things annoy women on my boat, but it still gets equal, at least in the boating/ on boats. There is nowhere to dirty. It never fails that the fishing world, don’t read this go to the bathroom. There is minute the boat is almost article . . . I do not want to usually no shade. There are docked, people are abandon- hear all my bleeding heart no magazines (Hey, Cap- ing ship like the thing was on liberal women friends from tain Carlisle, do you have a fire. Everyone has to go to Richmond giving me exam- People magazine on board?). the bathroom, and the next ples of women who love to Women don’t relish getting thing you know there you are fish. I know there are women a fish hook out of your hand cleaning the boat by your- who love to fish, but there like most men do. self. are still major differences. The single biggest thing While I truly love shar- I was out at The Cell a few that bothers women on boats ing the boating experience weeks ago and conducted are wakes. I have never had with my wife, sometimes it an informal poll of the 400 a man complain about get- ruins the whole trip unless it boats trying to catch floun- ting jostled by a wake. Not a is perfectly calm and I have der. There were no women peep about it—not once—not been able to convince every- captains. There were very ever. I can take my wife out one with a boat on the Bay to few women at all. In fact, on a day when the Bay looks stay home for an hour while with gas prices where they like Lake Placid, and if we we go out. are, the “population per happen to encounter anything boat” has gone up dramati- in the category of a ripple, cally. I thought I was off the you would think we nearly coast of Cuba. lost the whole family to the Without labor nothing prospers. ~Sophocles I have recently witnessed sea. The look on her face is a woman operating a chum the equivalent of the captain grinder at The Cell. I can of an airplane announcing just imagine telling my wife that the engines fell off and to grind up that bucket of the plane was going to crash croaker so we could have into a mountain. some good chum. I am a very neat person. This is an indisputable Everything on my boat has fact: There are virtually no a home and is picked up. women who ask their hus- The boat is spotless. I really bands if they can buy a fish- enjoy when my wife comes ing boat. on the boat and suddenly it I have never had this call: looks like we are headed to “Doug, good evening this is the beach for a week—tow- May. I am going out to Buoy els, coolers, hats, flip-flops, 42 at the crack of dawn, the cozies, suntan lotion, radio, boat is gassed up, the poles etc. Suddenly my boat looks are rigged, I have a cooler like the Jersey shore. full of beer and six buckets Now, you would think of KFC, You want to come that after having done virtu- along?” ally every task imaginable My wife firmly believes to allow everyone to have that better than 50 percent a great time, that your wife of men go fishing to get out and guests might help clean of the house. I hate to let the the boat. A boat is not like
92ßß2IVAHßß3EPTEMBERß e 4-H photography to be exhibited The Mary Ball Washington with Virginia Cooperative Museum will host a photo- Extension 4-H and the museum ! graphic exhibit by 10 youth of where weekly classes were Lancaster and Northumberland held since July 1. Participants counties beginning Wednesday, learned photographic skills and August 27, from 11:30 a.m. to recorded many subjects. 1 p.m. The exhibition will con- “The group really enjoyed tinue through September 12. the variety of subjects they pho- The youth participated in tographed,” said 4-H Extension a 4-H beginner photography agent and class instructor Julie class offered in partnership Tritz.
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eß3EPTEMBERßßß2IVAHßß93 westmoreland-county.org. Colonial Beach, 18 North Irving Ave., Colonial Beach. 224-7181. colonialbeachva.net. Town of Montross, 15869 Kings Highway, Montross. 493- 9623. Chamber of Commerce Westmoreland County Visitors Center in the county museum and library at 43 Court Square in Montross is open six days a week (closed Sun.). Apr. 1–Oct. 31 the center is open 10 a.m.–5 p.m. 493-8440. Virginia’s Potomac Gateway
Shoreline: 250 miles Shoreline: Welcome Center on Rt. 301 at
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N Churches Montross Ministerial Association will refer accord- ing to denomination. 493- 8285. Libraries Abraham and William I. Cooper Memorial Branch in Colonial Beach; 18 Washing- ton Ave. 224-0921. Montross Branch; 56 Polk Street. 493- A couple enjoys the summer’s end on Colonial Beach. 8194. Blake T. Newton Memo- rial Branch in Hague; 22 Coles History to English aggression on Ameri- nel in the U. S. Army when the Point Road. 472-3820. can liberties. Prepared by Rich- Civil War broke out. Offered the Trash and Recycling collection stablished in 1653 by the ard Henry Lee, the document command of the Union Army, sites which also offer recycling: Ecolonial government in was signed by 115 patriots who Lee declined because he “could on Rt. 622 in Montross, on Jamestown, Westmoreland bound themselves together “To take no part in an invasion” of Rt. 202 near Carmel Church County was named for a British Prevent The Execution of The his homeland. and on Rt. 205 near Monroe shire. The county’s most sig- Stamp Act.” Most notable among the nifi cant contributions to history Stratford Hall was the boy- statesmen of Westmoreland, Westmoreland include its fostering of more hood home of Richard Henry General George Washington, County statesmen than any other Lee and Francis Lightfoot Lee, commander of the Continental county in the country, signers of the Declaration of Army, Revolutionary War hero and for the Leed- Independence. and fi rst President of the United Don’t Miss... stown Resolu- General Henry “Light-Horse States, was born at Popes Creek Northern Neck tions. Harry” Lee was a Revolutionary in 1732. ■ Considered War hero in his 20’s and served James Monroe, the nation’s Food & Harvest the forerunner as one of General George fi fth president, was born in 1758 Festival at of the Decla- Washington’s most trusted offi - on a farm near Monroe Bay. Stratford ration of Inde- cers. He is the father of Robert Monroe served as president ■ Northern Neck pendence, the E. Lee. from 1817 to 1825. Bottling Co. Leedstown Reso- General Robert E. Lee was lutions were signed born in 1807 at Stratford and Government in February, 1766. It was soon after the family moved County Administrator 111 Welcome to Westmoreland County Westmoreland to Welcome the fi rst organized resistance to Alexandria. Lee was a colo- Polk St., Montross. 493-0130.
94ßß2IVAHßß3EPTEMBERß e Hall. The sites are open with pitching machine, regu- Mon.–Sun., 7 a.m.–7 p.m. T lation size soccer field and Chili contest slated for September he Town of Montross and baseball field and small audi- Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern (RH/TH) will College. She has been in the restaurant business Colonial Beach also offer curb- torium. Meeting room and sponsor a Chili Cook-off September 20. for most of her adult life and for the past 15 side trash pick up. patio are available for rental. Entries will be judged by an expert panel years has devoted herself to become a top-notch Castlewood Park on Castle- headed by chef Hatley Bright of Irvington. Cat- chef. Recreation wood Dr. Permit required for egories will include traditional chili, chili verde The contest will take place at the Tavern’s Westmoreland Parks and Rec- parties over 20 people. and salsa. Judges will rate the entries based on Transportation Courtyard during the Septem- reation Department pro- Currioman Landing Public flavor, texture, consistency, blend of spices, ber Farmers’ Market. The application fee is $25 vides recreation services to all Boat Landing off Rt. 622. aroma and color. for each entry. Admission is $10 for adults, and county citizens and visitors. Owned and operated by Winning recipes from each category will be free for ages 12 and under. Entertainment will 493-8163. westparkrec@net- Westmoreland County, this awarded $100. In addition, the public is invited include games and music. Beer will be avail- star.com. public boat ramp and pier to taste the entries and cast a vote for the Peo- able to purchase. Proceeds benefit the RH/HT A.T. Johnson Recreation near the Potomac River offers ple’s Choice Champion, which will be awarded Foundation. Center 18849 Kings Hwy., water access to all the county’s $50. Applications, along with the rules and regula- Montross. Aerobics and dance citizens. Bright is assistant professor of the Culinary tions, are available from the foundation office at classes, cooking programs, Arts Program at Rappahannock Community 580-3377, or the Tavern Store at 580-3636. basketball, gymnastics, vol- To change or update leyball, enclosed batting cage Westmoreland information, con- tact [email protected]. Fall Festival set at DeSales Hall IRVINGTON ROAD, St. Frances de Sales Church, will display their wares on the nish home-baked goods for KILMARNOCK its Knights of Columbus Coun- grounds and inside the hall. A “the best bake sale in town.” COMMERCIAL cil and Ladies Auxiliary will farmers’ market will feature There is still space for craft BUILDING hold its 13th annual Fall Festi- pumpkins, apples, jams and vendors. Call John Cali at 580- 2495 sf featuring 8 offi ces, 3 val from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sep- other fall produce. 2888. 1/2 bathrooms, large waiting room, reception area tember 20 on the grounds of A food stand will serve ham- Proceeds are returned to the and two offi ce/fi ling rooms. DeSales Hall at 151 Church St. burgers, hot dogs and drinks. community through the works This building has two separate in Kilmarnock. Ice cream will be available. of the Knights of Columbus entrances....one building, two Crafters of every description The Ladies Auxiliary will fur- Council #11667. businesses. Prime location in thriving downtown Kilmarnock. $419,000
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98ßß2IVAHßß3EPTEMBERß e Pig pickin’ to benefit workboat restoration The Reedville Fishermen’s open deadrise workboat 42 feet roasted and served with tradi- Museum will host an Ol’ Time long with a beam of 11.5 feet and tional accompaniments from 5 Carolina Pig Pickin’ and Dance a draft of 3.5 feet. to 7 p.m. DJ Russ will provide September 13 at 5 p.m. to benefit After many years of work- music, beach, oldies and blues the restoration of their recently ing pound nets, crab potting, under the pavilion for listening acquired bay workboat, the Foggy crab dredging, oystering and and dancing beyond dinner. River. recreational excursions she Tickets are $25 and include Built by George P. Butler in has returned to Reedville to be dinner, desert and dancing. Beer 1961 at the Reedville Marine restored by the museum. and wine will be available for Railway, the Foggy River is a The barbecue will be cooked purchase. Visit the museum to round stern, chunk construction, on site. An entire pig will be pick up tickets, or call 453-6529. 9OUR "AY #ONNECTION 6ISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWWBAY PROPERTIESCOM Featured Waterfront
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Essex focus of the natural area. M arsh Street Park Marsh St. Five hiking trails are open in Tappahannock, run by year-round and take park visi- Essex County Parks and Rec- tors through environmentally reation Department, Pool sensitive marshlands and open starting June 11, Tues.– picturesque wooded areas. Sat.11 a.m.–6 p.m. and Sun. The 3.5-mile Boyd’s Hole 1 p.m.–6 p.m. 443-2470. Trail leading to the Potomac River is the most popular of Gloucester the trails. Because human B eaverdam Park at the end of traffi c disturbs the park’s Rt. 616, Roaring Springs Rd., summer population of roost- contains a 635-acre freshwa- ing and foraging eagles, this ter lake. Built in 1990, 11 fi sh trail is only open from Oct. attractors and several spe- 1–Mar. 31. Limited tours of cies of fi sh are found there. the eagle area are offered Canoes, paddleboats, and mid-June through Aug. by Jon boats with or without elec- reservation only. Guests can tric motors are for rent, or you learn more about the natu- may launch your own boats ral history of Caledon and for a fee. Motors powered by Marjorie Woodbury stands in the beautiful wildflower garden at Holly Point Nature the American bald eagle by fuels are not permitted. The Park on Jackson Road in Deltaville. touring the visitor center. park also has a playground, Interpretive Programs: Eagle picnic shelter and an exten- Rappahannock River, Mul- Rt. 643, then left on Rt. 609. picnicking, bird watching or tours, Junior Rangers night sive hiking trail system includ- berry and Deep Creeks. This 50-acre parcel contains a walking the wooded nature hikes, conducted walks, ing an interpretive trail, a multi Open daily sunrise to sunset. sandy beach, low dunes and trail. Visitors can explore astronomy, storytelling, bon- use trail for horseback riding Picnic areas, handicap acces- salt marsh habitat bordering the fi sh-shaped wildfl ower fi re programs, birdwatching or biking and an exercise trail. sible boardwalk and fi sh- the Chesapeake Bay. Over meadow and view the boats and crafts. (800) 933-PARK. The park is open year around ing pier, hiking/biking trails, 90 bird species have been exhibited on the grounds www.dcr.virginia.gov. from sunrise to sunset. Fish- bridle paths, overnight reported on the preserve, by the Deltaville Maritime B arnesfi eld Park Highway 301 ing and hunting licenses, bait accommodations, motorboat which also protects the glob- Museum. There is a delight- at the Potomac Gateway Wel- and snacks are available at the ramp ($3 fee). Canoe rent- ally rare Northeastern Beach ful children’s garden with come Center, King George. ranger station. For information als ($8 per hour to $25 for a Tiger Beetle. plants marked to exploit 175-acre county park on the call 693-2107 or 693-2355. full day) and tandem kayak P ort Fun with a playground, their taste, smell and touch. Potomac River with nature Tyndall Point Park contains rentals ($10 per hour to $30 ball fi elds and tennis courts, The park plans to have exer- trails, picnic areas and play- remnants of Confederate and for a full day), bicycle rent- is on Rt. 14 about a mile north cise stations along the trail ground. Nature trails and Union fortifi cations. It is the site als ($3 per hour to $15 for of Mathews Courthouse. and a nautical playground. beach fi shing along Potomac of colonial Gloucester Towne, a full day), and motorboat The park is open daily from River shore. (540) 663-3205. the fi rst building of which was rentals (10 hp: $15 for two Middlesex 9 a.m. until dusk. a tobacco warehouse built in hours or $90 for a full day; T aber Park Rappahannock Northumberland 1632. The park is off of Rt. 17 25 hp: $22 per hour to $110 Ave. in Urbanna (for residents King George B ush Mill Stream Natural at Gloucester Point and has for a full day). The park also and guests of residents): C aledon Natural Area Rt. Area Preserve At the mouth open play areas. offers sunset and moonlight playground, swimming and 218. A National Natural of Bush Mill Stream freshwa- Riverwalk at Gloucester Point canoe trips ($6 per person), tennis. Landmark, Caledon was the ter meets the saltwater of the Beach offers fi shing with no nature programs and over- D eltaville Community Asso- early colonial seat of the Great Wicomico River. Fresh license required, public beach night camping. Parking fee ciation Park Rt. 33 in Alexander family. John and to brackish tidal marshes and and playground, restrooms, $3 weekends/holidays, $2 Deltaville (for residents and Philip Alexander founded the mud fl ats are hidden between snack bar, an elevated obser- weekdays. 462-5030 or www. guests of residents): play- city of Alexandria and estab- the steep-sided forested vation deck with high pow- dcr.virginia.gov. ground, tennis, swimming lished Caledon Plantation in shores of this upper Coastal ered binoculars to view birds and basketball. 1659. Caledon is the summer Plain stream. The quiet and wildlife. Mathews H olly Point Nature Park in home for one of the larg- waters are home and rest- B ethel Beach Natural Area Deltaville offers a tranquil est concentrations of bald ing area for an abundance Lancaster Preserve Turn left on Rt. retreat on the banks of Mill eagles on the East Coast. of waterfowl and wading B elle Isle State Park Rt. 683. 611 just south of the town Creek by Fishing Bay. There Preservation of the national birds, including colonial A 700-acre park on the of Mathews. Turn right on are benches and space for bird’s habitat is the primary nesting birds, raptors and
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large numbers of great nities, and its pristine sand the refuge’s Toby’s Point Trail. For more information residents. blue herons. Access can be beach habitat is highly Tract, while the Leedstown visit www.dgif.state.va.us/ O ak Grove Park Rt. 205 gained by foot or canoe. important for the threat- Resolves, a 1766 protest wildlife/vbwt/index.asp. between Oak Grove and Public access facilities are ened northeastern beach against the Stamp Act, was T otuskey Tricentennial Park Colonial Beach. Eight- open during daylight hours tiger beetle. Public access signed near the refuge’s with boat landing, Rt. 3 at acre public park featuring and include trails, a board- facilities include a trail and Mothershead Tract. Old pil- Totuskey Creek Bridge. a sports field with bleach- walk, a wildlife viewing plat- boardwalk, a wildlife view- ings can still be seen from W ilna Pond, a 35-acre site, ers, playground and picnic form and interpretive signs. ing platform, and a small the days when steamboats is now open to public fish- area. Four miles from Heathsville parking area. Part or all of made regular stops to pick ing. The pond is home to R obin Grove Park on Robin on Rt. 201, continue straight the preserve may be peri- up produce and passengers largemouth bass, bluegill Grove, off Monroe Bay on Rt. 642 for half a mile, odically closed for resource for transport to the Port sunfish, fliers, yellow bull- Ave., Colonial Beach. and turn left at the sign. protection or resource of Baltimore. At least four head catfish and American V oorhees Nature Pre- H ughlett Point Natural Area management activities. For federally-listed threatened eel. The Wilna Unit is open serve A 729-acre preserve Preserve This 205-acre additional information call or endangered species for wildlife observation on the northeast bank of preserve has sand beaches 225-2303. may be found within the and photography daily, Rappahannock River, next on the Chesapeake Bay refuge boundary, including sunrise to sunset. Access to the Westmoreland Berry and the mouth of Divid- Richmond the American bald eagle, for canoes and kayaks to Farm. It is home to the bald ing Creek, hiking trails and R appahannock River Valley peregrine falcon, short- engage in these activi- eagle and many other birds. observation decks to view National Wildlife Refuge, nose sturgeon, and sensi- ties is available at Wilna Four miles of wooded trails shorebirds, deer, turkey and 336 Wilna Road, Warsaw. tive joint vetch. The state’s Pond. Please note: All Vir- for self-guided walks. The migratory waterfowl. The This is the newest of four largest wintering roost ginia boating laws apply difficulty level is moder- beaches are home to the refuges that comprise the for bald eagles is located to Wilna Pond. All other ate. A trail map and bro- threatened northeastern Eastern Virginia Rivers within the refuge bound- refuge units are open for chure are available at the beach tiger beetle. From National Wildlife Refuge ary. Shorebirds, neotropical wildlife observation and adjacent Westmoreland Kilmarnock, take Rt. 200 Complex. Established in migrant songbirds, raptors, photography by advanced Berry Farm store. There are north then right on Rt. 606 1996, the goal of the refuge and marsh birds rely on the reservation only. To picnic sites, restrooms and to the end. Turn right on Rt. is to protect 20,000 acres of Rappahannock River’s corri- schedule a visit call (804) pick-your-own fruits and 605. From Burgess, take Rt. wetlands and associated dors during the spring and 333-1470. The refuge vegetables at the farm. The 200 south then left on Rt. uplands along the river fall migration periods. The headquarters is open preserve is open on week- 606 to the end. Turn right and its major tributaries. refuge is restoring native Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m. - 4:30 ends, 8 a.m.–6 p.m., from on 605. 225-2303. As of Nov. 2004, the refuge grasslands and riparian p.m., except federal holi- Apr. 22 to Dec. 17. For D ameron Marsh Natural had protected 6,545 acres. forests along the river and days. From Tappahannock, information, call (434) 295- Area Preserve This 316- Archeological and historic tributary streams to pro- take US-360 E (across 6106. acre preserve contains one sites are abundant on both vide additional habitat for the Rappahannock River, Westmoreland State Park of the most significant wet- sides of the river. The 18th these species. The Refuge toward Warsaw). Follow Six miles northwest of lands on the Chesapeake century Bristol Iron Works hosts three sites on the Vir- US-360 E for 4.1 miles, Montross off Rt. 3. The Bay for marsh-bird commu- was located adjacent to ginia Birding and Wildlife then turn left onto Rt. 624/ park extends about one Newland Rd. Follow New- and a half miles along land Rd. for 4.2 miles, then the Potomac River, and turn left onto Strangeway/ its 1,299 acres neighbor Rt 636. Follow Strange- the former homes of both way for 1/4 mile, then turn George Washington and right onto Sandy Lane/Rt Robert E. Lee. The park’s 640. Follow Sandy Lane Horsehead Cliffs provide Order your own Northern Neck License for 1.1 miles, then turn left visitors with a spectacular Plate before time runs out! Go to into Rappahannock River view of the Potomac River. Valley NWR. 333-1470. The park offers hiking, nnplate.com for an application or call camping, cabins, fishing, Westmoreland 804-462-0979. Show your pride as you boating and swimming. H urt Field at Legion Park The visitor center, open drive & support conservation efforts. Rt. 3 west of Montross. during summer, gives an Four-acre public park adja- informative historical and cent to Chandlers Mill ecological perspective to Pond offering both active an important natural area and passive recreational on the coastal plain. www. Northern Neck Land Conservancy opportunities for county dcr.virginia.gov. eß3EPTEMBERßßß2IVAHßß101 History Sat. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sun. athews County was an 1 to 3 p.m.198, Blakes. 725- Mestablished shipbuild- 4123. ing center for the Chesapeake Bay when it broke away from Recreation Gloucester in 1791 to become a M athews Recreation Park separate county. is next to Mathews High About that time, 12 sailing School. It has a softball fi eld, ships over 20 tons each were basketball court, playground built in a single year in Mathews, and two tennis courts with which the Chiskiake Indians had lights. called Werowocomico. P ublic Water Access Most of Between 1790 and 1820, the following public access approximately a third of the areas may be used for fi shing, ships built in Virginia came from picnicking and swimming. Mathews. The sharp, fast vessels, Some uses are restricted at popularly known as Baltimore certain access points and
Shoreline: 357 miles Shoreline: Clippers, were built throughout some sites are bordered
N the Chesapeake Bay region. closely by private property; Before the War of 1812, these please avoid trespassing: fast ships were simply known as A uburn Public Landing off Rt.
Population: 9,200 Population: “Virginia built.” 620 is on the North River.
N In 1801, Congress authorized B ayside at the end of Rt. 633 the building of a lighthouse on Gwynn’s Island at the at the county’s southern tip, Bay. New Point Comfort. The stone D avis Creek Landing, with a
Size: 87 square miles 87 square Size: structure still towers over the 175-foot pier, is on Rt. 689 N Bay today, though the land has and leads to Mobjack Bay. eroded from around it. D octor’s Creek Landing is at From 1802 to 1844, Mathews The 34th Annual Mathews Market Days festival on Rt. 691 and the Bay. was an offi cial port of entry for September 5-6 will feature numerous local artists, an Rt. 645 at the Bay has a beach the registration and enrollment antique car show, food, 5K Junior Mile, Food Festival, and a portable boat may be of ships. During this period, Youth Corner, and music by the “Close Call Band” launched there. 10,000 vessels called at the Saturday night. Above, a demonstration of glass art H aven Beach on Rt. 643 at the “Port of East River.” The cus- is given to curious spectators. Call 725-7196 for more Bay has a beach and a por- toms house stood at Williams information. table boat may be launched. Wharf (marker 13), which was a W hite’s Creek Public Landing center of maritime activity until Baltimore was a daily highlight. 10604 Buckley Hall Road (Rt. at Rt. 682 and the Bay. the steamers quit running in the World War II put most of the 198). www.co.mathews.va.us. H orn Harbor Landing is on Rt. 1940s. steamboat lines out of business. 698 at the Bay. Cricket Hill, near Gwynn’s In 1942 the government req- Chamber of Commerce Island, was the site of one of the uisitioned most of the bay and M athews County Chamber E dwards Creek Public Dock on last naval engagements of the coastal steamers for service in of Commerce. 725-9029. Rt. 672. Revolutionary War. In June 1776, the war effort. mathewschamber.com. N ew Point Comfort Island at Continental forces bombarded Even before the war, faster T he Mathews County Visi- the British fl eet and encamp- means of transportation and tor and Information Center Mathews ment on Gwynn’s Island. Lord better roads caused stiff com- (McVIC) located in historic County Dunsmore, the last royal gov- petition for the boats. Sibley’s General Store on ernor, was driven from The last remaining steamboat Main St. Visit mcvic@visit- the colony, ending line, the Old Bay Line, stopped mathews.com or call 725-
Welcome to Mathews County Mathews to Welcome Don’t Miss... British rule in Vir- its York River to Baltimore run in 4229. ginia. 1942. About 20 years later, the Services ■ Mathews When water Old Bay Line dropped passen- was the highway, ger service between Baltimore A BC store 10972 Buckley Market Days ■ Mathews boats were the and Norfolk. The steamers Hall Rd. (behind Hardee’s) in standard means stopped for good in the spring Mathews Town Center 725- Courthouse Green of travel. The of 1962. 2100. Mon.-Sat 10 a.m. 6 ■ Heritage arrival of steam- p.m. Government Weekend ships at Williams L ibrary Mathews Memorial Wharf with cargo from Most county government Library, Main St., Mathews Norfolk, Newport News or offi ces are in Liberty Square at Mon.-Fri.—9 a.m. to 6 p.m.,
102ßß2IVAHßß3EPTEMBERß e the Bay is accessible only by W inter Harbor Landing is at Rt. Piankatank River Landing on Rt. Williams Wharf Landing is a of Rt. 14, two miles south of boat at high tide. 611 and Winter Harbor. 632, with beach. public access facility for Mathews Courthouse. New Point Comfort Observation W inter Harbor Haven is at Rt. 608 Roane’s Point Landing on Rt. 630 small engineless water- Walkway is at the end of Rt. 600 and Winter Harbor. accesses the Piankatank River. craft. There are two float- To change or update Mathews and offers a view of the historic W arehouse Landing at Rt. 631 Rose’s Creek is at Rt. 662 and the ing docks. At the end of Rt. information, email tchillemi@ lighthouse. and Piankatank River. Bay. 614 (Williams Wharf Rd.) off ssentinel.com Mathews Market Days to feature two days of fun The 34th Annual Mathews Lee-Jackson/Thomas Hunter and other goodies. or for further information. Live Street Dance will begin at Market Days festival will be School Complex on Sept. 6. A 5K Junior Mile run to ben- The Youth Corner is designed 8 p.m. The music of the Close Friday, September 5, and Sat- Boy Scout Troop 114 will sell efit the Mathews County Land for children 12 and under and Call Band will be featured. urday, September 6. hot dogs, popcorn and drinks at Conservancy will take place will include rides, a pet parade, Mathews Market Days is an Numerous local artists will the show. early Saturday morning. Buttons the Clown, the food alcohol-free event. Admission display and sell their artwork at A book sale Friday and Sat- The Annual Food Festival, festival, and lots of other fun. is free. Shuttle bus transporta- the Annual Mathews Art Group urday will benefit the Mathews Baked Goods Contest and An After School Party at the tion is provided from Mathews Show and Sale. The 2008 Memorial Library Fund. This Craft Fair Contest will return. Mathews Boys & Girls Club High School (Route 14) and Mathews Market Days Limited event will be held in the Orrell There will be a $50 grand is planned for Friday from 1 Thomas Hunter Middle School Edition Poster will also be sold Annex behind the main library. prize for each contest. Appli- to 4 p.m. There will be music (Route 611) parking lots on at the festival. Bay Quilters will be in the John cations should be submitted by Randy Lackey’s Showtime Saturday. The Show N Shine, “No Warren Cook room of the main with entries to the information Karaoke, games with prizes, Call Carole Lewis at the Name” Antique and Classic library. tent in the center of the Court food and fun. Mathews Extension Office at Car Show will be held at the Food court booths will fea- Green on September 4 from 10 Both outside and inside 725-7196 to reach a committee ture seafood, homemade lime- a.m. to noon. Call the Exten- music will be provided all day member or for further informa- Fine arts ades, homemade French fries sion Office for an application Saturday. The Saturday Night tion. auction set THE MATHEWS ART GROUP The 10th Annual Mathews Bay School Fine Arts Auction Cattail’s HE ALLERY will be Saturday, September 27, “T G ” at the home of Bob and Kathy Elegant Gifts and Rare Finds • Paintings and Prints Roper on at Burton Point at the for inside and outside your home • Pottery mouth of the Piankatank River. • Carved Eggs Tickets are $65 per person. s $ECORATIVE 0ILLOWS 4ABLE ,INENS There is an open bar and hors • Soft Sculpture d’oeuvres. Call 725-1278 for s #HESAPEAKE THEMED #ERAMICS • Decorative Glassware more information. s !LEXANDRIA 3CENTED ,AMPS • Walking Sticks s .OVELTY 3WEATERS *ACKETS • Stained Glass John Smith s "RAND .EW "ABY 2OOM • Bird Carvings s 'ARDEN !CCESSORIES • Jewelry manuscript s -ETAL 7ALL !RT • Stoneware available • P. Buckley Moss Ed Wright Haile’s original Habersham Wax Pottery Mathews Market Days Scented, Flameless manuscript, “John Smith in the Mathews Art Group Art Show Chesapeake,” chronicles John Vessels and Spheres Fri. & Sat. Smith’s voyages up the Chesa- peake Bay and is now available Sept. 5 & 6 at the Mathews County Visi- -ON n 3AT n 10am – 4pm tor & Information Center at #HURCH 3T s -ATHEWS Mathews Court House. MONDAY – SATURDAY 10 A.M. – 4 P.M. This guide details John SUNDAY 12P.M. – 4 P.M. Smith’s history route with *ULIE 4YLER s #AROL *OYCE 206 MAIN STREET, P.O. BOX 973 •MATHEWS, VA 23109 maps, annotations and tide (804) 725-3326 charts. eß3EPTEMBERßßß2IVAHßß103
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