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:E>G=:K H? O>GML July 3 (APPY "IRTHDAY !MERICA n PM -USIC food, fun. Urbanna Firehouse. 815-5713 July 4 $* FOOD PM BOAT PARADE PM Fireworks at dusk. Upton’S 0OINT -ARINA 758-5440 July 10 Urbanna Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 4ABER 0ARK July 17 Music Under the Stars featuring “*UMBO ,UMP $ADDY THE "ACKFIN "OYS” at PM PICNICS AT PM 4ABER 0ARK 804.761.4840 Rivah (‘riv-â), n. [der. river]: 1. the lands and waters of the 5QQ&6[^f Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula of Virginia, USA, uly, at the Rivah, is a month full of activities, from pic- particularly favored by urban nics and parades to beach music and boating. dwellers for spring, summer and J fall escapes. 2. a region in these Check out our extensive events calendar to fi nd a list of the peninsulas bound by the local Independence Day celebrations, including parades, Chesapeake Bay and the concerts and, of course, fi reworks. Rappahannock, Potomac and The water in the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries is York rivers, inclusive. adj.– rivah: refl ecting an warming up. More and more boaters are setting sail and attitude indicative of the the beaches are fi lling with sunbathers. But swimmers abundantly pleasant lifestyle in beware, July is also jellyfi sh arrival time in the Northern this area. Neck and Middle Peninsula. In this issue is an article on the pesky nettles, if they’ll be abundant this season and what to do to take the bite out of their stings. Anglers will also fi nd an article on the best fi shing holes, how they got some of their unusual names, where they are located and what species are abundant at each one. )NSIDEßTHE July 2010 ISSUE Enjoy! We’d love to hear from you. DWT 2Ph]Tcc[Tb[TPeT[PbcX]VX\_aTbbX^] 6B55 :d[h" ! Summer stingers arrive ...... 39 ?]cWT3^eTa This “Fourth of July” American flag was on the stern of a sailing schooner moored =PX]CcaTTc*7[^dRTbcTa in Fishing Bay near Deltaville. An authentic town center ...... 63 photo by Larry Chowning e Campgrounds ...... 45 e Map ...... 71 e Concerts ...... 12 e Marinas ...... 17 is published e Counties ...... 65 e Museums ...... 47 6The times a Rivahyear jointly byVisitor’s the Rappahannock Guide Record, P.O. Box 400, Kilmarnock, Va. 22482, (804) 435-1701, and the Southside Sentinel, P.O. e Dining ...... 55 e Nabhan’s Coming Here ...... 41 Box 549, Urbanna, Va. 23175, (804) 758-2328. Email: [email protected] e Diversions ...... 32 e Parks & Recreation ...... 36 News Tom Hardin and Robert D. Mason Jr., editors; Larry S. e Events ...... 5 Chowning, Tom Chillemi, Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi, Audrey Thomas- e Ramps ...... 37 son and Starke Jett e Golf ...... 35 e Rivah Fare ...... 54 Advertising Deborah Haynes and Sara Amiss, managers; K.C. Troise, Marilyn Bryant, Joanna Marchetti, Maeghaen Goss and e It Happened Here ...... 14 e Rivah Photos ...... 15 Wendy Payne e Lodging ...... 42 Production Julie H. Burwood, art director; Wayne Smith, manag- 6B55 er; Joseph Gaskins, Susan Simmons, K.C. Troise, Sarah Bowis and :d]T" ) CT_cT\QTa" ) Joan Ramsay-Johnson 6B55 4XSh^dZ]^f/ Publications Coordinator Susan Simmons Most of The Rivah Visitor’s Guide is also online. Find Editorial Consultant Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi interactive directories with live links to lodging, Account Managers Geanie Longest and Kim Kent marinas, restaurants and more at fff CCT]cX]T[ R^\ General Managers Fred and Bettie Lee Gaskins P]Sfff BBTR^aS R^\ eß*ULYßßß2IVAHßß3 COUNT ON US TO FIND YOUR IDEAL PROPERTY AND TO BE THERE WHEN YOU CLOSE THE DEAL www.ChesapeakeBay-River.com Rivah Events o avoid disappointment, call teens, conflict resolution, music and Tthe numbers where indicated to other wholesome activities for ages verify dates and times of events. All 3-17. $19. Registration required, area codes are 804 unless otherwise 453-2601. listed. July 6–9 Thursday, July 1 } Junior Rangers-Superheroes of } Tracks and Scats—Signs of the Nature, 9 a.m.-noon Discussion Times, 10 a.m.-noon at Belle Isle and activities introducing children to State Park, $2 per person. 462-5030. supernatural power of animals. Ages } Line Dancing, 8 p.m.-midnight, 5-8. Families welcome. $5 per day. lessons 8:30-9:30 p.m. at KC’s Crabs Registration required, 462-5030. and Cues. } First Thursdays Dance Lessons Wednesday, July 7 and Dance, 8:30 p.m., White Stone } Kids’ Incredible Fish Stories, Event Center, The Merengue will be 10:30 a.m., summer reading program taught by Katie Jett Wilkins of The at Northumberland Public Library, Dance Studio. $10. Heathsville. Advance registration } Creative Adventures art class on required, 580-5051. making fused glass, taught by Wanda Hollberg, 9 a.m.-noon, Middlesex July 7-9 Woman’s Club building in Urbanna, } Mini-Camp overnight coed camp ages 8 and up. $15 fee includes all for ages 7-9 at Camp Piankatank at materials and ice cream snack. Pre- The Gloucester July 4th Celebration will be held at Gloucester Point Beach near the Coleman Bridge. Hartfield. 776-9552. register by calling 758-0085. There will be free activities all day, music by “Planet Full of Blues” from 6-9 p.m., and Yorktown } Civil War Exhibit titled “Middlesex fireworks over the York River after dark. No fireworks are allowed at Gloucester Point Beach. Call 693- July 8-9 in the Civil War, 1861-1865” is open 2355 for more information. See list of July 4th Rivah events on page 7. } Potomac River Regional Art throughout July at the Deltaville Mar- Show in Colonial Beach. 248-8164. itime Museum at 287 Jackson Creek Road in Deltaville. Museum will con- } First Friday Reception, 4-7 p.m. at slaw and hush puppies prepared by Sunday, July 4 Thursday, July 8 tinue to add material and expand the Studio Gallery at 19 North Main the River Market in White Stone. $10. Old-Timers Softball Game at Essex } Line Dancing, 8 p.m.-midnight, during the next five years. 776-7200. Street in Kilmarnock, highlighting an Call for tickets, 438-5256. High School, 7:15 p.m. Fireworks dis- lessons 8:30-9:30 p.m. at KC’s Crabs } Big Bash Classic bass fishing Instructor/Student Art Show. } Breakfast, 8-11 a.m., served by play after game at 9 p.m. and Cues. tournament at Beaverdam Park in } Bake Sale, 4 p.m. by Sharon Baptist the Colonial Beach Volunteer Rescue } Geocaching, 10 a.m. at Belle Isle } Creative Adventures art class on Gloucester. 693-2355. Church ladies at Tri-Star Supermarket Squad. 224-7750. State Park. $8 per team. GPS and kite making, taught by Amy Schacht, in Kilmarnock. } Yard Sale, 8 a.m. on General Puller instruction provided for finding trea- 9 a.m.-noon, Middlesex Woman’s Friday, July 2 Highway near Zoar Baptist Church in sures throughout the park. Reserva- Club building in Urbanna, ages 8 and } Moonlight Fishing at Beaver- Saturday, July 3 Deltaville to raise funds for a mission tions required, 462-5030. up. $15 fee includes all materials and dam Park on the first Friday of each } Semi-Pro Baseball at Deltaville trip. } One Nation Under God, 11 a.m. ice cream snack. Pre-register by call- month through September, 6 p.m. Ballpark, 5 p.m. Deltaville Deltas v. } Rappahannock River Railroad- at Irvington Baptist Church. Patriotic ing 758-0085. to midnight. Enter the park at the York Cannons. ers open house in conjunction with multi-media program presented by main entrance at the end of Roaring } Invert Alert, 2-4 p.m. at Belle Isle Deltaville’s Heritage Day. Public the O’Smack youth mission team. Friday, July 9 Springs Road (Rt. 616). 693-2355. State Park. $2 per person, or $6 per invited to see 8 trains running on } Semi-Pro Baseball at Deltaville } The Masterworks of American family. 462-5030. three layouts in HO, O and G gauges Monday, July 5 Ballpark, 7:30 p.m. Deltaville Deltas Art DVD lecture series will be held } Gloucester Farmers’ Market, 9 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Trains are } Make and Shake Ice Cream, 10 v. Middle Peninsula Mariners. every Friday in July at The Bay School a.m.-1 p.m., 3900 Geo. Wash. Mem. on the second floor of the club build- a.m. at Belle Isle State Park. Enjoy } Story Time Under the Stars Community Arts Center on Main Hwy. at Ordinary. Market is held every ing on Ball Park Road, just off Route homemade ice cream. $2 per person. Campfire, 8:30 p.m., at Belle Isle Street in Mathews. 725-1278. Saturday through September 18. 33. 776-6570 or 776-6535. 462-5030. State Park. 462-5030. } A Student Pottery Show will } Triple Treat, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Belle } Courthouse Green Farmers’ } Where Adventures Begin camp } Second Friday Art Walk, 6-9 p.m. be held July 2-31 with an opening Isle State Park. Paddle, hayride and Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Mathews for ages 4½ to 12 is held each week, in Colonial Beach. 410-2025. reception on July 2 from 4-6 p.m. campfire. Equipment and experi- Historic Court Square. 725-7755. Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. } The Masterworks of American at The Bay School Community Arts enced guide provided. $10. Reserva- to 6 p.m. throughout the summer Art DVD lecture series held every Center on Main Street in Mathews. tions required, 462-5030. July 3–5 at the Middlesex Family YMCA on Friday in July at The Bay School Com- 725-1278. } Irvington Farmers’ Market, 9 } Horse Racing continues at Route 33 at Hartfield. Camp will munity Arts Center on Main Street in } Oyster Spats will be the subject of a.m.-1 p.m. Crafts, foods and ven- Colonial Downs off I-64 in New include field trips, swimming, sports, Mathews. 725-1278. a Middlesex Public Library children’s dors at the Irvington Commons. Kent County through July 21. enrichment activities and games. } Ventriloquist Ty-RONE and program presented by Rufus Ruark at } Christmas in July Bazaar at On Saturday and Sunday, July 776-8846. his “friends” will be featured at a the Middlesex YMCA at Hartfield, 2 Irvington United Methodist Church. 3-4, races will begin at 5 p.m. On Middlesex Public Library children’s p.m. Free admission. } Bake Sale at Irvington United Monday, July 5, races begin at July 6–30 program at the Middlesex YMCA at } Tall Tales Campfire, 8 p.m., at Belle Methodist Church. 12:55 p.m. The regular schedule is } Super 19, 8 a.m.-noon, by Shiloh Hartfield, 2 p.m. Free admission. Isle State Park. 462-5030. } Kansas City Rib Meal, 8 a.m.-2 4 p.m. start time Monday through Community Ministries at 15932 } First Friday Walkabout, 5-8 p.m. p.m,, at Irvington United Methodist Wednesday, and 12:55 p.m. start Northumberland Highway in Bur- July 9–11 in Kilmarnock’s Steptoe’s District. Art Church. Complete take-out barbe- time Saturdays and Sundays. 966- gess. Resource persons, field trips, } Southern Chesapeake Leukemia and music. cue rib meal with potato salad, cole- 7223. crafts, work ethics curriculum for Cup Regatta weekend >> 6 eß*ULYßßß2IVAHßß5 Events 5 >> at Fishing Bay Yacht Club a.m.-1 p.m. in Taber Park. Over 30 by Bob Zentz and Jeanne McDougal. Woman’s Club building in Urbanna, } Steve Somers and his “High Seas and Stingray Harbour Yacht Club vendors with fresh produce, plants, 776-7200. ages 8 and up. $15 fee includes all Adventure in Good Character” will in Deltaville. Auctions and food on arts and crafts, food products and materials and ice cream snack. Pre- be featured at a Middlesex Public Friday at Stingray Harbour Yacht much more. Markets will be held Monday, July 12 register by calling 758-0085. Library children’s program at the Club. No admission fee. Gala open the second Saturday of each month } Fish Printing, 10 a.m.-noon at Belle Middlesex YMCA at Hartfield, 3:30 to the public on Saturday night with through September. 761-4840. Isle State Park. Practice gyotaku, the Friday, July 16 p.m. Free admission. ‘Sweet Justice” performing at 8 p.m. } Northern Neck Junior Master ancient art of fish printing. Practice } Semi-Pro Baseball at Deltaville } Hayride and Campfire, 8 p.m. at Regatta is Saturday and Sunday. Reg- Naturalists, 9-11:30 a.m. at Belle on paper. Bring T-shirts, tote bags Ballpark, 7:30 p.m. Deltaville Deltas Belle Isle State Park. $3 per person. ister at www.fbyc.net. PHRF Spinna- Isle State Park. Wildflowers and or other materials to print. $2 per v. Middle Peninsula Mariners. 462-5030 ker and Non-Spinnaker Divisions, a butterflies program for parents and person, or $6 per family. 462-5030. } The Masterworks of American J105 Division, a Classic Division for students in grades 3-6. Program to Art DVD lecture series will be held Saturday, July 17 boats designed prior to 1975, and continue monthly. July 13–15 every Friday in July at The Bay School } Semi-Pro Baseball at Deltaville a Cruising Division for a more casual } Antiques Appraisal, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. } Grandparent/grandchild Camp Community Arts Center on Main Ballpark, 7:30 p.m. Deltaville Deltas racing format. 627-0400 or www.leu- at Wellford Hall at St. John’s Church at Stratford Hall in Westmoreland Street in Mathews. 725-1278. v. Hampton Braves. kemiacup.org/va. at 5987 Richmond Road in Warsaw, County. Grandparents and children, to benefit the Northern Neck Branch ages 8-12, participate in 18th-century July 10–11 of Preservation Virginia and the Rich- activities. $310 per person includes } YMCA Triathlon, 7 a.m., in Colo- mond County Museum. lodging and meals. To register, call nial Beach. 540-371-9622, ext. 1022. } Second Saturday Ice Cream 493-8038, ext 1026. } Colonial Beach Volunteer Rescue Social, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Christ Squad Auxiliary Craft Fair/Bazaar, Church in Lancaster County. Colonial Tuesday, July 13 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 224-7393. games, crafts, church tours, museum } Tracks and Scats—Signs of the exhibitions and ice cream treats. Times, 10 a.m.-noon at Belle Isle Saturday, July 10 } About Boating Safety, 8 a.m.-5 State Park, $2 per person. 462-5030. } Stock Car Racing featured at Vir- p.m. Flotilla 33 course at the Lancaster ginia Motor Speedway on Route Community Library in Kilmarnock. July 14–17 17 at Jamaica in Middlesex County. $25 per student/$5 each additional } When Pigs Fly, 10-11:30 a.m. at On-track action begins at 6:30 p.m. family member. Advance registration Northumberland Public Library in with races in several divisions, includ- required, 435-2084. Heathsville. Art class for ages 6 to 11. ing the Steel Block Bandits, at 8 p.m. $40. Advance registration required, 758-1857. Sunday, July 11 436-9309. } The History & Adventure Trail } You 2 Can Kayak, 2-4 p.m., at } Printing Workshop, noon-2 p.m. in Gloucester is held the second Belle Isle State Park. Equipment and at Northumberland Public Library in Saturday of each month from 1 to instruction provided. $8 per single, Heathsville. Art class for middle and 4 p.m. throughout the summer. $10 per double. Reservations recom- high school students. $40. Advance Eight sites in Gloucester and one mended, 462-5030. registration required, 436-9309. in Mathews will be open for visi- } Cruise-In 4-6 p.m. Antique, clas- tors. Gloucester sites open for visits sic and exotic show car event at Wednesday, July 14 include Abingdon Episcopal Church, Chesapeake Commons, Main Street, } Walk in the Woods, 10 a.m.-noon the Glebe, Gloucester Woman’s Club Kilmarnock. at Belle Isle State Park.$2 per person, (Long Bridge Ordinary), Holly Knoll, } Swing Dance Lessons, 5-8 p.m., at $6 per family. 462-5030. Mobjack Bay Coffee, Nuttall & Co., KC’s Crabs and Cues in Kilmarnock. } Astronomy, 8 p.m. with NASA Rosewell Ruins and Walter Reed’s astronomer Kathy Miles at Belle Isle Birthplace. The archaeological dig July 11-16 State Park. 462-5030. at the Old Office (John Clayton) in } Girls Overnight Camp for ages } Mid-Summer Madness, noon, Lun- Mathews also is open. Admission is 10-14, and sailing camp for ages cheon, bridge, mahjong and other free with the exception of Rosewell. 13-17 at Camp Piankatank at games at St. Mary’s Whitechapel History Trail guide and map available Hartfield. 776-9552. Church. $18. Reservations required, at the Gloucester Visitor Center on 462-0501. the Historic Court Circle (6509 Main Monday, July 12-16 Street) and at each location on the } See, Shape and Paint, 10-11:30 Thursday, July 15 trail. 693-3215. a.m. at Studio Gallery in Kilmarnock. } Family Play Day, 10-11 a.m. at } Courthouse Green Farmers’ Art class for ages 6 to 11. $50. Belle Isle State Park. Cooperative, Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Mathews Advance registration required, 436- competitive and fun games for family Historic Court Square. 725-7755. 9309. bonding. Equipment provided. 462- } Gloucester Farmers’ Market, 9 } Impressionist Painting, noon-2 5030. a.m.-1 p.m., 3900 Geo. Wash. Mem. p.m. at Studio Gallery in Kilmarnock. } Line Dancing, 8 p.m.-midnight, Hwy. at Ordinary. Market is held every Art class for middle and high school lessons 8:30-9:30 p.m. at KC’s Crabs Saturday through September 18. students. $50. Advance registration and Cues in Kilmarnock. } Indoor Yard Sale at The Cryer required, 436-9309. } Set Sail with Steve Somers, 10:30 Center on Route 33 at Locust Hill a.m., Magic tricks, drama, puppets, to benefit Hands Across Middlesex July 12–17 stories and music. Northumberland and Habitat for Humanity-Middlesex } Family Boatbuilding Week at Public Library, Heathsville. Advance on second Saturday of each month the Deltaville Maritime Museum on registration required, 580-5051. through October, 8 a.m.-noon. 758- Jackson Creek Road and Mill Creek } Creative Adventures art class on 2044. in Deltaville. On Saturday, July 17, “Shrinky Dinks,” taught by Wanda } Urbanna Farmers’ Market, 9 races on the creek, fish fry and music Hollberg, 9 a.m.-noon, Middlesex 6ßß2IVAHßß*ULYß e Events } Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 4th of July Events at Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, Heathsville. } Movies Under the Moon, sun- down, sponsored by Chesapeake Academy in Irvington. Outdoor movie, picnic dessert and wine by the glass. Bring a blanket. } CAPINNÉ, 5-10 p.m. charity dinner and auction, at Indian Creek Yacht and Country Club, sponsored by the Northern Neck Rotary Club. $60. Advance reservations, 435-4169. } Fraternal Order of Eagles Annual Cancer Benefit in Colonial Beach. 224-4315. } Colonial Beach Volunteer Rescue The Reedville Independence Day Parade is at 3 p.m. on July 3. Squad All-Wheel Show on Town Hill, in Colonial Beach. 224-7750. } Fish Fry at Deltaville Maritime Friday and Saturday, July 2-3 Museum on Jackson Creek Road } Reedville Independence Day Celebration, Fireworks, 9 p.m., from and Mill Creek as part of Family Boat- Pleasant Point in Reedville on Friday. On Saturday, 5K race registration building Week in Deltaville. Activities begins at 6:45 a.m. at American Legion Post 117, race at 8 a.m.. Children’s begin at 11 a.m. Tickets are $10 games, contests, food all day at Reedville Fishermen’s Museum. Arts, crafts each for adults, and $5 for ages 12 and bake sale all day at Bethany United Methodist Church. Parade on Main and under. The meal ticket includes George Washington Birthplace National Monument in Westmoreland Street, 3 p.m. Dance at firehouse, 9 p.m. a concert by Bob Zentz and Jeanne County will offer special programming from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, McDougal. 776-7200. July 4, to celebrate Independence Day. Activities will include 18th century Saturday, July 3 } The Virginia Derby horse race will militia drills, outdoor games, colonial music, worming tobacco, hearth } Kinsale Independence Day Celebration, mid-afternoon, crabcakes and be at Colonial Downs off I-64 in New cooking, and blacksmithing. Admission to the site will be waived. other food for sale at Cople Volunteer Fire Department. Music before and Kent County. Races begin at 12:55 after fireworks at 9 p.m. p.m. with the derby at 5 p.m. 966- } Deltaville Heritage Day Celebration, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Pet Parade, 7223. Produce, plants, seafood and craft Deltaville. Based at Fishing Bay Yacht Children’s Parade (9 a.m.), Heroes Parade (2 p.m.), crab races, music, food, } Gloucester Farmers’ Market, 9 vendors, music, food and bever- Club. As many as 350 young sailors art and craft vendors, free swimming at community pool, Deltaville Deltas a.m.-1 p.m., 3900 Geo. Wash. Mem. ages. from all across the country will com- v. York Cannons baseball game at Deltaville Ballpark at 5 p.m. followed by Hwy. at Ordinary. Market is held every pete. http://optinationals2010.org. fireworks finale. 776-7117 or 776-6461. Saturday through September 18. July 17–18 } Courthouse Green Farmers’ } Gloucester Renaissance Festi- Sunday, July 18 Sunday, July 4 Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Mathews val, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and } Grand Ole Osprey Canoe Trip, } Urbanna July 4th Celebration at the Urbanna Town Marina on Urbanna Historic Court Square. 725-7755. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday at Colonial 2-4 p.m. at Belle Isle State Park. Creek. Festivities start at 5 p.m. with a DJ providing the music. Food will } Stock Car Racing featured at Vir- Court Circle, Gloucester Courthouse. Equipment and instruction provided. be available from the Middlesex County Volunteer Fire Department. Boat ginia Motor Speedway on Route 17 Free admission. Living history exhibi- $5 per person. Reservations recom- parade participants gather at the Urbanna bridge at 6 p.m., and then at Jamaica in Middlesex County. On- tors display life in the Middle Ages. mended, 462-5030. parade past the town marina and the judges stand at 6:30 p.m. Fireworks track action begins at 6:30 p.m. with Games for children, archery range, display over Urbanna Creek at dusk. races in several divisions at 8 p.m. jousting. 693-2355. July 18–23 } Mathews 13th Annual Fireworks Celebration at Mathews High School, 758-1857. } Coed Overnight Camp for ages sponsored by the Mathews Family YCMA, Mathews Boys & Girls Club, and } Tappahannock Farmers’ Market, July 17–24 10-14, and sailing camp for ages Mathews Fireworks Committee. Free games for kids of all ages from 5-8 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Courthouse Green. } 2010 USODA Opti Nationals in 13-17 at Camp Piankatank, Hartfield. p.m., concessions, and fireworks finale. 776-9552. } The Gloucester July 4th Celebration at Gloucester Point Beach. Activi- ties all day, music by “Planet Full of Blues” from 6-9 p.m., and fireworks July 19–23 over the York River after dark. 693-2355. All activities free. } Out Of This World Space Camp, } Fireworks Display after Old-Timer’s Game at Essex High School, 9 Bridal Boutique Solutions 9 a.m.-1 p.m., ages 5-8, Ware Acad- p.m. -AXIMIZING THE ENJOYMENT s -INIMIZING THE STRESS emy in Gloucester. 693-3825. } One Nation Under God, 11 a.m. at Irvington Baptist Church. Patriotic } Farm Days Camp, 9-11 a.m., at multi-media program presented by the O’Smack youth mission team. Northern Neck Farm Museum in } Independence Day, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at George Washington Birthplace Wedding planning and coordinating services for the Northern Neck Heathsville. Projects, art, stories, National Monument in Westmoreland County. 18th-century militia drills and Middle Peninsula games and snacks for ages 5-10. $60 and outdoor games. Free admission. for the week. Advance registration } Fourth of July Parade, 3 p.m., Ophelia. required, 761-5952. } Fireworks, 9 p.m. Charlie’s Tiki Bar and Grill at Windmill Point. PO Box 25 } Where the Wild Things Are, } Fireworks, 9 p.m., Over Carter’s Creek by the Tides Inn from the Tides Irvington, Virginia 22480 10-11:30 a.m. at Studio Gallery in Lodge. [email protected] Kilmarnock. Art class for ages 6 to 11. } Fireworks from the Municipal Pier in Colonial Beach. $50. Advance registration required, www.bridalboutiquesolutions.com 436-9309. Monday, July 5 } Rock Painting, noon-2 p.m. at } Annual Fourth of July Hometown Parade, 10 a.m. Irvington. Studio Gallery in Kilmarnock. >> 8 e *ULYßßß2IVAHßß7 Events 7 >> Art class for middle and high Library children’s program at the Belle Isle State Park. Equipment and school students. $50. Advance regis- Middlesex YMCA at Hartfield, 2 p.m. instruction provided. $8 per single. tration required, 436-9309. Free admission. $10 per double. Reservations recom- } Basketball Camp for ages 9-14 at mended, 462-5030. Aylett Country Day School at Mill- Saturday, July 24 ers Tavern, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. 443- } Deltaville Farmers’ Market, 9 July 25–30 3214. a.m.-3 p.m. at Deltaville Maritime } Coed Overnight Camp for ages } Summer Soccer Camp, 5 to 7 Museum at 287 Jackson Creek Road. 13-17; and sailing camp ages 13-17 p.m., for 1st through 8th graders. Over 40 vendors with fresh produce, at Camp Piankatank at Hartfield. 776- Basic skills taught. Camp will be plants, arts and crafts and much 9552. conducted by Mathews High varsity more. For directions by land or sea, soccer coach Ben Hurst and varsity call 776-7200. July 26–29 soccer players. Fee $23. 725-1488. } Yard Sale of the Lower Middlesex } Intergenerational Elderho- } Mathews YMCA Youth/Teen Sail- Volunteer Fire Department Ladies stel Camp at Stratford Hall in ing Camp at Williams Wharf Landing Auxiliary, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Deltaville Westmoreland County. Adults any on East River, Route 614. For ages Firehouse. 776-7993. age and children, ages 9-12, par- 8-17, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily. } Courthouse Green Farmers’ ticipate in 18th-century activities. To 725-1488. Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Mathews register, call 877-426-8056. Historic Court Square. 725-7755. Monday, July 19 } Middlesex County Relay for Life July 26–30 } Weeds, Seeds and Everyday at Grey’s Point Campground. www. } Under The Sea Underwa- Needs, 10 a.m. at Belle Isle State Visitors to the Deltaville Heritage Day Celebration on Saturday, July relayforlife.org/middlesex. 397-9922. ter Adventure Camp, 9 a.m.-1 Park. $2 per person, or $6 per family. 3, never know what sights they might see, especially at the Pet } Gloucester Farmers’ Market, 9 p.m., ages 4-7, Ware Academy in 462-5030. Parade and Children’s Parade. Activities begin at 9 a.m. a.m.-1 p.m., 3900 Geo. Wash. Mem. Gloucester. 693-3825. Hwy. at Ordinary. Held each Saturday } Adventures Of Flat Stanley July 20–22 through Sept. 22. Camp, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., for students } Junior Rangers-What a Water- and water safety, drug awareness, and Cues in Kilmarnock. } Stock Car Racing featured at Vir- entering grades 1-2, Ware Academy man, 9 a.m.-noon. Learn about recognition of heart attack and ginia Motor Speedway on Route in Gloucester. 693-3825. the crabbing, oystering and fishing stroke, and basic CPR. Snacks, lunch Friday, July 23 17 at Jamaica in Middlesex County. } Grace Church Summer Music industry, fisheries and environment. and T-shirts and an assortment of } Semi-Pro Baseball at Deltaville spectator gates open at 4 p.m. On- Camp, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at Grace Games, crafts, activities. Optional other “goodies” for all attendees. Ballpark, 7:30 p.m. Deltaville Deltas track action at 6:30 p.m. with races in Episcopal Church in Kilmarnock. field trip to Steamboat Era Museum Free. Registration required by calling v. Peninsula Pirates. several divisions at 8 p.m. 758-1857. Music, arts, crafts, stories for ages 5 in Irvington. Ages 9-12. Families 776-6606. } Creatures of the Night Campfire, } Full Moon Canoe Trip, 8 p.m. at and older. $15, scholarships available. welcome. $5 per day. Registration } Creative Adventures art class on 8 p.m. at Belle Isle State Park. 462- Belle Isle State Park. Equipment and Register by July 12 at the church, or required, 462-5030. floor cloths, taught by Sandy Davis, 9 5030. instruction provided. $6 per person. graceepiscopalkilmarnock.com. 435- a.m.-noon, Middlesex Woman’s Club } Full Moon Canoe Trip, 8 p.m. at Reservations recommended, 462- 1285. Tuesday, July 20 building in Urbanna, ages 8 and up. Belle Isle State Park. Equipment and 5030. } Soccer Camp for ages 9-14 at Aylett } High Seas Survival, 10:30 a.m., sto- $15 fee includes all materials and ice instruction provided. $6 per person. } Kilmarnock Farmers’ Market, 9 Country Day School at Millers Tavern, ryteller Gary Lloyd at Northumberland cream snack. Pre-register by calling Reservations recommended, 462- a.m.-1 p.m., at the Town Center field 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. 443-3214. Public Library, Heathsville. Advance 758-0085. 5030. on North Main Street. } Wee Kids Camp at Aylett Country registration required, 580-5051. } Hands-On History Day, 10 a.m.-2 } Masterworks of American Art } Market Days on Town Hill in Colo- Day School at Millers Tavern, 9 a.m. p.m., at Christ Church in Lancaster DVD lecture series will be held every nial beach. 224-0021. to noon, ages 3-5. 443-3214. Thursday, July 22 County. Archaeology, brickmaking, Friday in July at The Bay School Com- } Fish Fry, noon-4 p.m. at Holley } Art Camp at Aylett Country Day } Camp Rescue at the Middlesex grave rubbings. Ages 6-12. Free. munity Arts Center on Main Street in Graded school in Lottsburg. For tick- School at Millers Tavern, 9 a.m. to County Volunteer Rescue Squad Lunch provided for participants. Reg- Mathews. 725-1278. ets, 580-6665. noon, ages 8-14. 443-3214. building in Deltaville for ages 9-13. istration required, 438-6855. } Storyteller Dylan Pritchett will } Mathews YMCA Outdoor Adven- Campers will be introduced to basic } Line Dancing, 8 p.m.-midnight, share African and African-American Sunday, July 25 ture Camp for ages 8-12, 9 a.m. to 5 safety subjects such as first aid, fire lessons 8:30-9:30 p.m. at KC’s Crabs folk tales at a Middlesex Public } Full Moon Kayak Trip, 8 p.m. at p.m. Campers will enjoy many differ- SAIL INTO SUMMER WITH ck rno In Kilma Stay Cool with Cotton Sundresses, Linen, Gauze, 24 West Church Street Jewelry & Accessories Kilmarnock, Virginia Open Mon.-Sat 10-5 • 435-2200 8ßß2IVAHßß*ULYß e Events Join us on Crying Shame FaceBook ent and exciting outdoor activities, 693-2729. Exceptional Home Accessories & Gifts including field trips, rock climbing, swimming, archeology and explora- Wednesday, July 28 Picture Framing & Art Gallery tion, canoeing, kayaking, sailing and } Tracks and Scats—Signs of the stand-up paddling. Fee $99. 725- Times, 10 a.m.-noon at Belle Isle /iÀÛÃÊ/ÕLiÀÃÊUÊ >À«Ã>Ê 1488. State Park, $2 per person. 462-5030. «Ê«ÃÊUÊ>}à Tuesday, July 27 Thursday, July 29 John Barber and Local Art } Geocaching, 10 a.m. at Belle Isle } Walk in the Woods, 10 a.m.-noon State Park. $8 per team. GPS and at Belle Isle State Park.$2 per person, 103 Church Lane, Tappahannock, VA instruction provided for finding trea- $6 per family. 462-5030. (804) 443-0070 sures throughout the park. Reserva- } 75th Annual Kilmarnock Volunteer Open all Year–Everyday tions required, 462-5030. Fire Department Firemen’s Festival www.cryingshameframeshop.com } Our Chesapeake Bay: The Trea- 7 p.m. on the carnival grounds off sure in Our Backyard, 10:30 a.m., Waverly Avenue in Kilmarnock. stories and facts about the bay pre- } Line Dancing, 8 p.m.-midnight, sented by the Reedville Fishermen’s lessons 8:30-9:30 p.m. at KC’s Crabs Museum at Northumberland Public and Cues in Kilmarnock. Library, Heathsville. Advance registra- } Creative Adventures art class on tion required, 580-5051. “Trash to Treasure,” taught by Linda Brent, 9 a.m.-noon, Middlesex Wom- July 28–31 an’s Club building in Urbanna, ages 8 } Chesapeake Bay Buyboat and up. $15 fee includes all materials Reunion, Northern and Southern and ice cream snack. Pre-register by fleets to rendezvous at Reedville on calling 758-0085. Cockrell’s Creek. Boats will be open at times for public viewing. Friday, July 30 } Gloucester County Fair & Carni- } Silly Songs Campfire, 8 p.m. at val on Route 17 at Ark Park. Admis- Belle Isle State Park. 462-5030. sion is $2 for adults; $1 for children. } 75th Annual Kilmarnock Volun- Free parking and shuttle service. teer Fire Department Fire- >> 10 &UN &ASHIONS s (OSTESS 'IFTS s #ASWELL--ASSEY s #ARDS s ,AMPS 7EDDING 'IFTS s4OYS s 'OURMET 'OODIES 'EN 0ULLER (WY s (ARTl ELD 6! (804) 776-7766 5NIQUE 4ABLE 3ETTINGS s .APKINS s #OASTERS Life is too short not to browse. Open 7 Days. *EWELRY *EWELRY *EWELRY s .AUTICAL 'IFTS s (OME $ECOR s (ATS eß*ULYßßß2IVAHßß9 Events 9 >> men’s Festival 7 p.m. on the carnival grounds off Waverly Avenue in Kilmarnock. } The Masterworks of American Art DVD lecture series will be held every Friday in July at The Bay School Com- munity Arts Center on Main Street in Mathews. 725-1278. } Barefoot Puppets will present the exciting program “Trickster Tails” star- ring Anansi the Spider at a Middlesex Public Library children’s program at Ñ=\Xkli`e^\Zc\Zk`Z le`hl\^`]kj]fik_\_fd\ the Middlesex YMCA at Hartfield, 2 p.m. Free admission. ^Xi[\en`k_\dg_Xj`jfeN\jkGf`ekËji`m\i Saturday, July 31 _\i`kX^\ } Wild About Wetlands Canoe Trip, Ñ=Xj_`feXYc\Zfcc\Zk`fejf]XZZ\jjfi`\j Zcfk_`e^ 8 p.m. at Belle Isle State Park. Equip- ment and instruction provided. $5 per person. Reservations recommended, ÑE\ngif[lZkjXii`m`e^[X`cp 462-5030. } Celebrate World Ranger Day, 9 :fem\e`\ekcpcfZXk\[`ek_\_\Xikf]k_\e\`^_Yfi_ff[Xk a.m.-5 p.m. at George Washington Birthplace National Monument in +(.-k_Jki\\k`eY\Xlk`]lc[fnekfneN\jkGf`ek Westmoreland County. Screenings of The Thin Green Line. Dfe%Æ=i`%('X%d%Æ-g%d% JXk%('X%d%Æ,g%d% } 75th Annual Kilmarnock Volunteer Fire Department Firemen’s Festival =fidfi\`e]fidXk`feZXcc/'+%/+*%;F:B 7 p.m. on the carnival grounds off Waverly Avenue in Kilmarnock. Visit us soon! } Northern Neck Community Day, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Callao Volunteer A world of medieval fantasy will come to life at the Gloucester Rescue Squad building. Vendors, Renaissance Festival on Saturday and Sunday, July 17–18, at the children’s amusements, motorcycle/ Colonial Court Circle on Route 17 Business. Admission is free. car/truck show, health screenings and music. } Fish Fry at the Water View Fire- house on Route 640 at Water View in Happy Middlesex County, 6 to 8 p.m. Tickets Summer! are $12 for adults and $5 for children 10 and under and available from aux- 6TH ANNUAL iliary and fire department members CHESAPEAKE BAY or Big John’s Convenience Store at SUMMER POSTER Church View. 832-1714, 758-4831 or “Working Deadrise” 758-5545. By Mike Antonio } Gloucester Farmers’ Market, 9 Available at the Tides Inn, a.m.-1 p.m., 3900 Geo. Wash. Mem. Rappahannock Hang-Ups, By Lindsay Phillips Hwy. at Ordinary. Held each Satur- Crying Shame Frameshop, and day through Sept. 22. 24” x 18” www.mikeantoniographics.com Also these great brand names: Deltaville plans festivities Mathews Art Gallery DELTAVILLE—The annual A Local Artist Co-Op Deltaville Community Association (DCA) Heritage Day celebration will Fine Art & Handmade Gifts be Saturday, July 3. Events begin at 9 a.m. and include the Pet Parade, New Work Daily Children’s Parade and crab races in the morning and Heroes Parade at 2 Come and Check us out p.m. Music, food, art and craft ven- dors will be featured. The community 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. pool will be open at no charge all day. Mon. – Sat. Gifts 5757 Richmond Rd. At 5 p.m. at Deltaville Ballpark there -AIN 3T -ATHEWS s Ladies & Childrens Boutique Warsaw • 804-333-0581 will be a baseball game between the Home Decor Mon.-Fri. 10 am-5 pm Deltas and York Cannons followed Licensed Distributor of P. Buckley Moss Prints & Originals Sat. 10-3 pm • Sun. 1-5 pm by a fireworks finale. Call 776-7117. 10ßß2IVAHßß*ULYß e “Welcome to The Rivah” Buyboat reunion due in Reedville NORTHUMBERLAND—The seventh annual the remaining buyboats at their own expense. The MAGNIFICENT SEVERN RIVER ESTATE Chesapeake Bay Buyboat Association (CBBA) owners bring their boats to ports around the bay Custom built 6200 sf all brick home!! Spec- reunion tour will start in Reedville July 28 and each summer so the public can stand on the decks, tacular views, Guest cottage, Deep Water (8’ depart July 31, according to the CBBA website. touch them and understand their importance in MLW) & 27 acres of private paradise. Su- The boats will be open for the public to board. history. perb quality throughout. $2,550,000 The Reedville Fishermen’s Museum, home port of Attending the Buyboat Reunion from Maryland the buyboat Elva C., will host the event. and the northern fleet will be P.E. Pruitt, Bessie L., Buyboats were used to haul seafood and cargo Muriel Eileen, Nellie Crockett and Thomas J. BRING YOUR SAILBOAT - 5’ MLW at the end of using the Chesapeake Bay waterways before many Buyboats from the southern fleet will include your pier. Panoramic Views of Blackwater Creek of the peninsulas were connected by bridges. As Samuel Bailey, PropWash, East Hampton, Emmett & North River. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, sunroom, screen room & great covered deck. $369,000 the seafood harvest declined and highways became H., Capt. Latane, Iva W., Ellen Marie, Delvin K., the mode of travel, the large, graceful buyboats Peggy, Dudley (home port Reedville), Ella K and faded from local waters. There are, perhaps, not Elva C. ENDLESS NORTH RIVER VIEWS - 6 Wa- more than 30 of the oyster buyboats remaining on From Reedville, the buyboats will head up the terfront acres with over 1400 ft of water the Chesapeake Bay. Potomac with a two-night stop in Colonial Beach, frontage, pier with lift & large screened The CBBA is comprised of owners and people departing August 2; a five-night stop in Dumfries, porch. Very open 3400 sf with 3 BR & fantas- who share the love of these big boats, according departing August 7; and a five-night stop in Col- tic bonus room. Owner/Agent $1,275,000 to the website. The owners maintain and operate ton’s Point, Md., departing August 12. DEEP WATER - 3 bedroom cottage w/great kitchen, large living room with brick fi replace, Irvington plans Independence Day activities detached garage & “Killer Views”. Your own pier with 4’ MLW and just minutes to Bay LANCASTER—Irvington chairs and flags. Chesapeake July 3 on the Commons. fi shing. $224,900 Independence Day celebrations Bank will offer free hot dogs, The Tides Inn will set off fire- will begin with the USAF Heri- chips and drinks. works on Sunday, July 4, starting tage of America Show Band Sat- The monthly farmers’ market, at 9 p.m. According to general Jeanette R. Canady ellite at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 1, sponsored by the Village manager Gordan Slatford, the Your Hometown Waterfront Connection at the Commons. Improvement Association, will display will be staged at Tides Direct: (804) 815-0331 7319 Martin Street Bring a picnic, blankets, lawn be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lodge, using the first hole of Offi ce: (804) 695-1414 Gloucester, Va. 23061 the par-three course. Spectators should pick a viewing site on the creek accordingly, said Slatford. He speculates the best spot will LICENSED be the grassy area by Irvington INSURED Marina. The annual Fourth of July Hometown Parade, sponsored by the Town of Irvington, will DAVE’S CUSTOM PAINTING, INC. begin at 10 a.m. Monday, July 5. The route will start near Crock- INTERIOR - EXTERIOR ett’s Landing and follow King Carter Drive to Irvington Road. POWER WASHING (DOCKS, DECKS, SIDING) SEALING The grand marshal will be Dr. Lee Williams. Retired U.S. Navy Capt. Captain Zeb Knott will be 804-453-5889 the guest of honor. To join the parade, sign up at the town office between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., or call 438-6230. You are never too young (or too old) to take care of your teeth. Steven J. Short, D.D.S. Daphne Papaefthimiou, D.D.S. Accepting New Patients )RVINGTON 2D s +ILMARNOCK (804) 435-3102 +ILMARNOCK&AMILY$ENTISTRYCOM COSMETICS s DENTURES s ROOT CANALS s CHILDREN eß*ULYßßß2IVAHßß11 Rivah Concerts o avoid disappointment, call Friday, July 16 Friday, July 23 Tthe numbers indicated to verify } Bill Gurley, 6-8 p.m. at The Tavern } Bill Gurley, 6-8 p.m. at The Tavern dates and times of events. in Heathsville. 580-7900. in Heathsville. 580-7900. } Robert Keyes, 5 p.m., at White } Robert Keyes, 5 p.m., at White Stone Wine and Cheese in White Stone Wine and Cheese in White Thursday, July 1 Stone. Stone. } Robert Keyes, 7 p.m., at Oogywa- } Sweet Justice, 6:30-10:30 p.m. at } Julius Pittman & The Revival, 8 was in Kilmarnock. 435-6649. Savannah Joe’s, 55 Irvington Road, p.m.-midnight. at The Sunset Grill, } Satellite, 7 p.m., The USAF Heri- Kilmarnock. $5. 435-6000. 16197 General Puller Highway, tage of America Show Band, patriotic } Hey, Hey Hooligan, 10 p.m. at Deltaville. $5. concert at the Irvington Commons, Damon & Company, Gloucester. 693- } Original Rhondels, 6:30-10:30 p.m. King Carter Drive, Irvington. 7218. at Savannah Joe’s, 55 Irvington Road, } Borderline Crazy, 9 p.m., at Fere- Kilmarnock. $5. 435-6000. Friday, July 2 bee’s Food & Spirits in Tappahannock. } William Earl Sadler and Paul Rilee, } Bill Gurley, 6-8 p.m. at The Tavern 443-5715 7:30 to 10 p.m. at Sandpiper Reef in Heathsville. 580-7900. } Strokin’, 6-9 p.m. at The White Restaurant in Hallieford. 725-3331. } Robert Keyes, 5 p.m., at White Dog Inn, 68 Church Street, Mathews. } Bad Ace, 10 p.m. at Damon & Stone Wine and Cheese in White 725-7680. Company, Gloucester. 693-7218. Stone. Julius Pittman & The Revival brings soul and beach music to Rivah } Colonial Beach Lions Club Blue- } Smylin Jack, 9 p.m. at Coles Point } Jumbo Lump Daddy and the venues in July. Photo by Scott Layman. grass Jam, 224-4693. Tavern. 472-3856. Backfin Boys, 5-8 p.m., First Friday } Natures Child, 9 p.m., at Ferebee’s Walkabout, Kilmarnock. Saturday, July 17 Food & Spirits in Tappahannock. 443- } Julius Pittman & The Revival, Coleman Bridge. Fireworks to follow. Food & Spirits in Tappahannock. 443- } EasyStreet, 6-8 p.m. at Music 5715. 6:30-10:30 p.m. at Savannah Joe’s, Free. 5715 By The River, Belle Isle State Park in } Voices of Youth Choir, 7 p.m., 55 Irvington Road, Kilmarnock. $5. } Cap’n Ictus Band, 6 p.m., at Char- Lancaster County. $3 parking fee. at White Stone United Methodist 435-6000. lie’s Tiki Bar and Grill, Windmill Point. Saturday, July 10 462-5030. Church, 118 Methodist Church Road, } Lost Vagabonds, 9 p.m., at Fere- } No Bounds, following fireworks (9 } Legacy, 6-8 p.m. at Music By The } Robert Keyes, 6 p.m., at White White Stone. 435-2385. bee’s Food & Spirits in Tappahannock. p.m.) at Charlie’s Tiki Bar and Grill, River, Belle Isle State Park in Lancaster Stone Wine and Cheese in White 443-5715. Windmill Point. County. $3 parking fee. 462-5030. Stone. Saturday, July 24 } Faron Hamblin, 3 p.m. at Coles } Rock It at KC’s Crabs and Cures. } Mercy Creek, 8 p.m., Southwind } Robert Keyes, 6 p.m., at White Saturday, July 3 Point Tavern. 472-3856. } Robert Keyes, 6 p.m., at White Pizza, 44 Church Street, Mathews. Stone Wine and Cheese in White } L’il Ronnie and the Grand Dukes, } Rock It Band, 9 p.m. at Coles Point Stone Wine and Cheese in White 725-2766. Stone. 6 p.m., Charlie’s Tiki Bar and Grill, Tavern. 472-3856. Stone. } Chasing Shadows, 10 p.m. at } Country at the Beach/Salute to Windmill Point. } EasyStreet, 3-5 p.m., Bluegrass at } Patriotic Show with Jim and Joell Damon & Company, Gloucester. 693- Jimmy Buffett, 8 p.m., at Donk’s } Robert Keyes, 6 p.m., at White the Beach, Stingray Point, Deltaville. Kepka, 8 p.m., at Donk’s Theater, 7218. Theater, Mathews. $12 adults, $2 Stone Wine and Cheese in White Free. Mathews. $12 adults, $2 kids. 725- } The Nighthawks, 9 p.m. at Coles kids. 725-2766. Stone. } Rip Tide Band, 6-9 p.m., Mathews 2766. Point Tavern. 472-3856. } Sweet Justice, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. at The } Mercy Creek, 10 p.m., at Cafe High School Football Field. } Sweet Justice, 8 p.m., at the Leu- } Jumbo Lump Daddy and the Sunset Grill, 16197 General Puller Mojo in Urbanna. 758-4141. } River Ridge, and others, following kemia Cup Regatta Gala at Stingray Backfin Boys, 7-9 p.m., Music Under Highway, Deltaville. $5. } Yoko Says No, 9 p.m. at Coles parade (3 p.m.) at Afton Church in Harbour Yacht Club, Deltaville. 804- the Stars, Taber Park, Urbanna. Free. } Tailgate Down, 9 p.m., at Ferebee’s Point Tavern. 472-3856. Ophelia. 627-0400, ext. 24. 761-4840. Food & Spirits in Tappahannock. 443- } Mixed Grill, 8 p.m., Southwind } Downbeat Switch, 7:30 to 10 p.m. } Bob Zentz and Jeanne McDougal 5715. Pizza, 44 Church Street, Mathews. Tuesday, July 6 at Sandpiper Reef Restaurant in Halli- at Deltaville Maritime Museum on } Jumbo Lump Daddy and the 725-2766. } Alley Idol Contest, 8:30 p.m. per- eford. 725-3331. Jackson Creek Road and Mill Creek. Backfin Boys, 6-8 p.m., Groovin’ in } Rip Tide Band, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. at The formers sign in, 9 p.m. contest begins. } Bobby Cunningham & The $10 ticket includes fish fry and con- the Park at the Deltaville Maritime Sunset Grill, 16197 General Puller at the Alley Cafe in Kilmarnock. Canyon River Band, 9 p.m. at Coles cert; admission to concert only is $5. Museum and Holly Point Nature Park, Highway, Deltaville. $5. Point Tavern. 472-3856. 776-7200. 287 Jackson Creek Road, Deltaville. } The Janitors, 6-10 p.m., at the Thursday, July 8 $10. 776-7200. Urbanna Firehouse, $5, children } Robert Keyes, 7 p.m., at Oogywa- Sunday, July 11 Sunday, July 18 } Bluegrass Jam, 7-10 p.m., under 12 free. was in Kilmarnock. 435-6649. } Geoff Kaufman, 6 p.m. Summer } Downbeat Switch, at Sandpiper Freeshade Community Center on } Young Country Band, before fire- Sunday Concert at Reedville Fisher- Reef Restaurant in Hallieford. 725- Regent Road in Syringa. works (9 p.m.) at Cople Volunteer Fire Friday, July 9 men’s Museum, 504 Main Street, 3331. Department, Kinsale. } Bill Gurley, 6-8 p.m. at The Tavern Reedville. $5. 435-6529. } Bob Zentz, 3 p.m., at the Wednesday, July 28 } Southern Bred, after fireworks (9 in Heathsville. 580-7900. Westmoreland Players Theater, } Fine Swiss Cheese, 10 p.m. at p.m.) at Cople Volunteer Fire Depart- } Robert Keyes, 5 p.m., at White Wednesday, July 14 16217 Richmond Road, Callao. $12 Damon & Company, Gloucester. 693- ment, Kinsale. Stone Wine and Cheese in White } Fine Swiss Cheese, 10 p.m. at adults/$7 students. Advance tickets, 7218. } Soul Expressions, 8:30 p.m. doors Stone. Damon & Company, Gloucester. 693- westmorelandplayers.org. open, 9 p.m. band starts, at the White } Whos Ya Daddie, 6:30-10:30 p.m. 7218. } Jerry Jones, 6 p.m. Wicomico Thursday, July 29 Stone Event Center, 806 Chesapeake at Savannah Joe’s, 55 Irvington Road, United Methodist Church in Wicomico } Robert Keyes, 7 p.m., at Oogywa- Drive, White Stone. 435-2300. Kilmarnock. $5. 435-6000. Thursday, July 15 Church. was in Kilmarnock. 435-6649. } Fine Swiss Cheese, 10 p.m. at } Robert Keyes, 7 p.m., at Oogywa- Sunday, July 4 Damon & Company, Gloucester. 693- was in Kilmarnock. 435-6649. Thursday, July 22 Friday, July 30 } Planet Full of Blues, 6-9 p.m., 7218. } Robert Keyes, 7 p.m., at Oogywa- } Bill Gurley, 6-8 p.m. at The Tavern Gloucester Point Beach next to the } The Janitors, 9 p.m., at Ferebee’s was in Kilmarnock. 435-6649. in Heathsville. 580-7900. >> 13 12ßß2IVAHßß*ULYß e District youth choir to have numerous concerts in July The Rappahannock District of missions and the Rappahannock Youth Choir, a choir of youth from District Youth Choir. the Rappahannock District of the 2010 RDYC Tour United Methodist Church, will July 1, West Point UMC, 7:30 perform several concerts at area p.m. Material Girl churches from July 1-11. July 3, Warsaw UMC, 1:30 p.m. The Rappahannock District July 4, Bellamy UMC, 8:30 and Quilt Shop Youth Choir (RDYC) is a choir of 11 a.m. The bluegrass band EasyStreet will play from 3-5 p.m. on Sunday, United Methodist youth from all July 5, Colonial Beach Baptist, Supplies for Quilting July 4, at Stingray Point Beach in Deltaville to help raise funds for over the Rappahannock District. 7:30 p.m. Punch Needle & Rug Hooking a mission trip planned by area churches. The band also will play at The purpose of RDYC is to pro- July 6, Bethel Emmanuel Classes Belle Isle State Park in Lancaster from 6-8 p.m. on July 17. vide a way for the Rappahannock (Lively), 1:30 p.m., and Urbanna District Youth to fulfill the respon- UMC, 7:30 p.m. sibilities as a district youth in a July 7, Clarksbury UMC Karen Dost 9 >> } Robert Keyes, 5 p.m., at Tappahannock. 443-5715 way that will help themselves, (Deltaville) , 1:30 p.m., and Beth- White Stone Wine and Cheese in their churches, and their district. any UMC (Gloucester), 7:30 p.m. (804) 453-6003 White Stone. Saturday, July 31 The program will consist of July 8, Bethany UMC } The Janitors, 6:30-10:30 p.m. at } Robert Keyes, 6 p.m., at White choral and instrumental music, (Reedville), 1:30 p.m., and Single- 16658 Northumberland Hwy Savannah Joe’s, 55 Irvington Road, Stone Wine and Cheese in White dance, and visuals aimed toward ton UMC, 7:30 p.m. Reedville, VA 22539 Kilmarnock. $5. 435-6000. Stone. challenging congregations to fur- July 10, Old Church UMC } Borderline Crazy, 10 p.m. at } Fine Swiss Cheese, 9 p.m. at Coles ther involvement in missions. (Shanghai), 1:30 p.m., and White Tues. - Sat. 10-5 Damon & Company, Gloucester. 693- Point Tavern. 472-3856. This program is open to all per- Stone UMC, 7:30 p.m. www.materialgirlnn.com 7218. } Runaway String Band, 8 p.m., sons in the community. July 11, Lower United Method- } Bigger Dream, 9 p.m., at Southwind Pizza, 44 Church Street, There is no admission charge. ist Church (Hartfield), 8:30 a.m., Ferebee’s Food & Spirits in Mathews. 725-2766. An offering will be taken in support 11 a.m., 7:30 p.m. 42 N. Main St., Kilmarnock www.wfbooth.com 804-435-1329 • 800-543-8894 Mon.-Sat. 9-5 eß*ULYßßß2IVAHßß13 It happened here by Larry S. Chowning n December 16, 1773, a group of Boston colonists dressed as Indians went aboard three British ships andO threw tea in Boston Harbor in an act of resistance to the Tea Act—a tax on tea. The Tea Act was passed by British Parliament in 1773. The act infuriated American colonists because they felt they were being “taxed without representation.” Although the Boston Tea Party is a well-known event in American history, a similar, but not as well-known act of resistance took place in November of 1774 when a British merchant ship belonging to London merchant John Norton sailed into the York River with a small quantity of tea and other provisions. (The York River is the border between York and Gloucester counties.) By then the Continental Association had been formed and it called for all counties in the colony to create a com- mittee to “observe the conduct of all persons touching this Association.” The job of county committees was to fl ush out and identify those unwilling to embrace the American cause. One of the rules was “no purchase of British tea.” Upon learning of tea aboard a British ship on the York River, the Gloucester County Committee assembled on November 7, 1774, to determine how to dispose of the tea. The committee determined that Norton “has lent his little aid to the ministry for enslaving Americans and been guilty of a daring insult upon the people of this colony” by send- ing tea to the colonies in his ship. The York County Committee then took the matter into its own hands. Committee members staged their own York- town Tea Party. They went aboard Norton’s ship and threw two half chests of tea into the York River. They left the boat without any further damage, but made their message clear to England—no taxation without representation. Other British ships continued to be watched by county committees. On May 25, 1775, a ship captained by Moses Robinson came under the scrutiny of the Middlesex County Committee. Urbanna merchants James Mills and George Lorimer were accused of being involved in off-loading ille- gal goods from Moses’ ship in Urbanna Creek by “the light of the moon.” Mills and Lorimer were found not guilty but were forever under the watchful eyes of those on the side of American independence. Let us help you “experience the experience” It happened right here in Rivah country. of Log Home Living 14ßß2IVAHßß*ULYß e ❸ Rivah Life ❶❷ 1. Caroline Boehling takes a swim with her mother, Catherine, in the Rappahannock River off of Deltaville. ❹ 2. Potomac River sunset. 3. Randy Cragle and James Cullifer out for a boat ride with Grandpa on the Potomac. 4. Twins Cade and Callie Sawyer, with Will Stearns, hope to net the perfect crab in Edwardsville. 5. From left, Alex Destephanis, Chris Hayes and Maizie Clark fish for croaker on Indian Creek. 6. Floyd, a 10-month-old Chocolate Lab, wants to jump in the Piankatank River. ❻ ❺ Submit your photos of people having fun at the Rivah! Deadline for August Rivah:ß*ULYß ßßßßßßßßßßßEmail them to: [email protected] Please Include: names of people in the photo, location of photo and a brief description of what’s happening in the photo. eß*ULYßßß2IVAHßß15 Fishing Bay Yacht Club to host Opti Nationals July 17-24 In June 2007 The Flying Scot North American Championships were hosted by Fishing Bay Yacht Club in Deltaville. It was con- sidered an exceptional regatta that attracted approximately 120 Flying Scots and their adult sail- ors. The event was so successful it received the U.S. Sailing One Design Regatta Management of the Year Award. This July, Fishing Bay Yacht Club and numerous other local organizations will host another Optimist sailors from across the East Coast, such as the ones above going upwind during the 2004 USODA Atlantic Coast national racing event in that same Championships, will compete July 17-24 for the national championship in Deltaville. (Photo by Dave Dunnigan) sailing area, attracting as many as 400 boats, but this time captained The original Opti was built and into their teens. IODA class rules Deltaville community, and par- event will be conducted under by youth sailors. commissioned in 1947 in Clear- limit eligibility to sailors who ents were incredibly enthusiastic, the auspices of the DCA, and the The 2010 USODA (United water, Florida, by boat builder will not turn 16 years old in the volunteering their support, almost main headquarters will be in the States Optimist Dinghy Associa- Clark Mills. At the time, the Opti calendar year of competition. For before they knew what they were fields of the Deltaville Maritime tion) Nationals that will be held was conceived as a nautical ver- 2010 events, eligible sailors shall volunteering to do. Museum.” in Deltaville, July 17-24 could sion of a Soap Box Derby racer. be born after Dec. 31, 1995. “While FBYC is the host Clinard was quick to point attract as many as 350 young sail- The popularity of the boat has When asked why Fishing Bay club, we are fortunate to have out that if you are interested in ors from all across the country. grown to the degree that it is the Yacht Club was approached to received the support of many becoming a sponsor, opportuni- They will be racing the Optimist principal boat for youth sailing host this prestigious event, Noel local organizations providing ties continue to exist to do so. pram (aka the Opti). The Opti competition around the world. It Clinard, FBYC co-chair of the facilities, in-kind contributions The website for the regatta is a single-handed, gaff-rigged, has been estimated there may be event, responded, “FBYC was and funding,” continued Clinard. is www.optinationals2010.org. centerboard sailing pram used as many as tens of thousands on asked to host this event due to its “To date, those local hosts are Those interested in becoming by USODA in the U.S. and as the water. superb Junior Sailing Program Deltaville Boatyard, Deltaville a sponsor, offering or renting a the IOD (International Optimist The average age of the young and because of its performance in Community Association (DCA), home to traveling families, or Dinghy) worldwide. The event sailors who will be coming to hosting prior USODA, U.S. Sail- Deltaville Maritime Museum, participating in some other way, will also involve racing by teams Deltaville in July is approxi- ing and Flying Scot events. We Jackson Creek Condos, Harbor please be in touch with any of the of four boats against four boats mately 8, although children can accepted the invitation because House, Norton Yacht Sales and committee members listed on the using team race tactics. continue to race Optis until well when asked, key members of the Christchurch School. The entire website. Southern Chesapeake Leukemia Cup Regatta sets sail July 9-11 Fishing Bay Yacht Club and Club on Saturday and Sunday, fbyc.net. Entries are due before don’t even need an official PHRF nation each year. “The society is Stingray Harbour Yacht Club, July 10-11. Thursday, July 8, at 6 p.m. There rating to participate in the Clas- appreciative for the regatta par- co-hosts of the Southern Chesa- The regatta on July 10-11 will will be PHRF Spinnaker and sic and Cruising divisions. Just ticipants, contributors, volunteers peake Leukemia Cup Regatta, are mark the 12th anniversary of the Non-Spinnaker Divisions, a J105 supply a boat’s specifications, and especially the many sponsors preparing for the grand finale of event and will and a tempo- who have made this event so suc- the 2010 Leukemia Cup series again offer rary rating will cessful in the past,” said a regatta of events that takes place over exciting races, be assigned for spokesperson. the weekend of July 9-11 in fun, good food the series. It’s The Leukemia & Lymphoma Deltaville. and entertain- easy to do, and Society is grateful for the support The Leukemia Cup Auction ment. Lead- it’s all online at of SunTrust Bank which repeats is scheduled for Friday evening, ing up to the www.fbyc.net. as a presenting sponsor for the July 9, at the Stingray Harbour regatta, sailors The South- 2010 regatta. Yacht Club at the Stingray Harbor and their crews ern Chesapeake All proceeds from Regatta Marina. Crab cakes, liquid refresh- raise funds for Leukemia events assist the Society in its mis- ments, and both a silent and live the society to Cup Regatta sion to cure leukemia, lymphoma, auction are on tap again for this compete for is approach- Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma marquee event, which the public prizes and a ing the mile- and improve the quality of life of is encouraged to attend. “Fantasy Sail” stone number patients and their families. The regatta gala is Saturday with Gary The Rappahannock River near Deltaville will be filled with colorful of $2 million For more information on Leu- night at Stingray Harbour Yacht Jobson, who is spinnakers during the Leukemia Cup Regatta July 10-11. raised for The kemia Cup Regatta activities, Club with music by “Sweet Jus- a world class Leukemia & contact Laura Boone, campaign tice” at 8 p.m. The public is sailor, television commentator, Division, a Classic Division for Lymphoma Society since the coordinator, at 804-627-0400, ext. invited. and author. boats designed prior to 1975, and regatta’s inception, and is typi- 24, or [email protected], or Regatta racing activities will be Registration for the regatta is a Cruising Division for a more cally honored as one of the top visit www.leukemiacup.org/va or officiated by Fishing Bay Yacht now available online at www. casual racing format. Skippers Leukemia Cup fundraisers in the www.fbyc.net. 16ßß2IVAHßß*ULYß e Rivah Marinas N Milford Haven ll area codes are 804 unless } Morning Star Marina Rt. Aotherwise listed. 669, Hudgins, next to the Mil- ford Haven Coast Guard Sta- Essex tion, Gwynn’s Island. Gas and N Rappahannock River oil, depth at fueling dock, 4’. } Garrett’s Marina 339 Catch Minor repairs and bottom paint- Penny Ln. at Bowler’s Wharf, at ing. Small ship’s store, ice, bait Buoy 19 on Rappahannock River. and fishing supplies. Sewage Gas, ship’s store, engine repair, pumpout, dry storage only. Picnic boat sales, launching ramp, area, new bathhouse, floating restrooms, showers and boat docks. 725-9343. storage. 443-2573. N North River } Harborside Storage at Gar- } Mobjack Bay Marina Rt. 617, rett’s Marina Fully enclosed North. On Blackwater Creek dry stack storage, and open dry near marker #2. Gas, diesel and stack. 443-0190. oil, depth at fuel dock, 4’ at low } June Parker Marina 531 Church Urbanna Town Marina at Upton’s Point will be the host site of the July 4th boat parade at 6:30 p.m. tide. Primarily a sailboat marina. Ln., off Rt. 17, Tappahannock. with fireworks over Urbanna Creek to follow. Repairs to hulls, electrical sys- High/dry storage, ship’s store, tems, minor engine repairs and boat ramp, and slips. Gas and green marker #9. Gloucester N Indian Creek one rental apartment. 725-7407. bottom painting. 20-ton travel on-demand diesel. 443-2131. Point. Gas, diesel, 10 ft. depth } Chesapeake Boat Basin 1686 N Davis Creek lift. Dockage, boat ramp, dry at fuel dock, sewage pumpout, Waverly Ave., Kilmarnock. Gas/ } The Marina on Davis Creek storage, sewage pumpout, show- Gloucester ship’s store, ice, hull and engine diesel, complete ship’s store, Located at the end of Davis ers and restrooms, ship’s store. N Glenns repair, full service yard or do- inboard/outboard engine repairs, Creek Rd., Bavon; by water - 725-7245. } Friday’s Marine Rts. 17 and 33, it-yourself. 35 and 60 ton lifts, Suzuki, Triton and Sea Pro dealer, northwest of New Point Light just N Queen’s Creek Glenns. Suzuki outboard engines car rental nearby, showers, brokerage sales, slips, restrooms, off the Mobjack Bay; Lat.37-19.8’ } Queen’s Creek Marina, 321 sales and repair. Most outboards restrooms, pool and picnic area, launching ramp, ice. 435-3110. N Long.76-17.9’ W. Deep water Walnut Acres Ln. off Rt. 198 in serviced, marine store. 758- transient slips. 642-2156. N Meyer Creek slips for boats to 50’, pump out Hudgins. Sail and powerboat 4131. N Severn River } Yankee Point Sailboat Marina station, ramp usage with dry slip slips, some covered, all with elec- N Perrin River } Severn River Marina On south- At the end of Rt. 610 in Otto- rental, showers and restrooms, tric and fresh water. Quiet harbor } Crown Pointe Marina 9737 west branch of the Severn River man near the Merry Point Ferry. Valtec gas and diesel. 725-3343. location just inside Queen’s Cook’s Landing Rd., Hayes, On near marker #4, 3398 Stonewall Gas/diesel, sewage pumpout, N Horn Harbor Creek at mouth of Piankatank Perrin River off of the York River Rd., Hayes. Off Mobjack Bay. Full restaurant, swimming pool, boat } Horn Harbor Marina On Rt. River. Clubhouse, restrooms with at end of Rt. 1102. Yamaha service repairs with 75-ton travel brokerage, rental cottages, ship’s 710, Port Haywood. Located showers, ice, covered picnic area, dealer, non-Ethanol gas, diesel, lift, wet and dry storage, ship’s store, repairs, slips, restrooms, north of New Point Comfort. children’s play area, fish clean- ice, bait, pumpout, ship’s store, store, transient facilities and launching ramp. 462-7018. Gas, diesel, ice, 6’ depth. Pool, ing station, ample parking. Land 20-ton travel lift, restrooms, other amenities. 642-6969. www.yankeepointmarina.com showers, restrooms, pumpout; boat/trailer storage. 730-5818. showers, ramp, fish cleaning sta- N Rappahannock River 15-ton travel lift, 80-ton railway. tion. Fishing charters, two pools, Lancaster Windmill Point Marina 40 Wind- Hull repairs for fiberglass and Middlesex 235 slips plus transient slips. N Carter’s Creek jammer Ln., White Stone. Newly wood. Covered and open slips. N Broad Creek 642-6177. } Carter’s Cove Marina 347 dredged marina opening and 725-3223. } Chesapeake Cove Marina N Rowes Creek Carter’s Cove Dr., Weems. Deep channel. 96 deep water slips. N East River 170 Greens Cove Rd., Deltaville. } Holiday Marina Severn Wharf water slips, electric service to all Electric service, sewage pump } Compass Marina 6199 East Gas and diesel fuel, sewage Rd., on Rowes Creek off the slips, sewage pumpout, laundry out, restrooms, swimming pools River Rd., Mobjack (end of Rt. pumpout, ship’s store, hull and Severn River. Diesel, ice, show- facilities, restrooms, modern (2) and restaurant-Windmill Point 660), at the mouth of the East engine repair, restrooms, Finatic ers, restrooms, transient slips, bath house, wireless internet. Tiki Bar and Grill. 436-1818 or River at Mobjack Bay, enter at the fishing charters, travel lift and marine parts, full service marina, 438-5273. 804-269-6063. #5 Daymark. Floating docks, in- prop service. Powerboat sales. hull and engine repair, 60-ton lift, www.carterscovemarina.com slip pumpout, up to twin 50 amp 776-6855. ramp, sewage pumpout. 642- } Marina at The Tides Inn 480 Mathews electrical service, bathhouse, 17 } Coastal Marine Inc. Rt. 33, 2528. King Carter Dr., Irvington. Gas/ N Cobbs Creek slips for boats up to 50’, dredged Deltaville. Full service boatyard N Sarah’s Creek diesel, sewage pumpout, mini } Ginney Point Marina End of Rt. to 8’ MLW. 725-7999. for power and sail, 50-ton travel- } Jordan Marine Service Jordan ship’s store, showers, laundry, 628, Cobbs Creek. At Piankatank } Zimmerman Marine 59 Heron lift, engine and mechanical shop, Rd., Gloucester Point, on Sarah’s dining, lodging, slips, restrooms, River and Cobbs Creek; depth at Point Rd., Cardinal. On the west specializes in repair of Mercury Creek off the York River. Sewage access to golf, tennis and swim- fuel dock, 5.5’; gas, diesel and side of the East River, about two outboards, Crusader engines pumpout, 12-ton and 60-ton ming pools. 438-6400. oil; ramp, ice, toilets and show- miles from the Mobjack Bay at repair and service. 776-6585. travel lifts, 100-ton railway, paint } Rappahannock Yachts/Sanders ers, electric boat for charter. navigation marker 13; engine, } Deltaville Yachting Center Rt. and hull repairs, wet and dry Yacht Yard At 70 Rappahannock Nearby: groceries, bait, meals hull, electrical and radio repairs; 33, Deltaville. Gas, ship’s store, storage, showers and restrooms. Rd. in Irvington. Ship’s store, and lodging. Engine, hull, elec- can haul power boats up to 55’ clubhouse, pool, hull refinish- 642-4360. slips, repairs, restrooms. 438- trical and sail repairs; slip rental, and sailboats up to 60’ and 35 ing/painting, engine repairs and } York River Yacht Haven At 5353. wet, dry, open and covered boat tons. No dockage or marina ser- installation, full rigging service, mouth of Sarah’s Creek after www.Rappyachts.com storage; limited marine supplies, vices. 725-3440. a/c and heat install and 18 >> eß*ULYßßß2IVAHßß17 Marinas 17 >> repair, boatel, yard stor- convenience market, travel lift, travel lift. 776-9440. diesel, sewage pumpout, ship’s N Rappahannock River age, slips, forklift, 50-ton travel forklift, Delta boat sales and bro- N Fishing Bay store, restrooms, swimming } B.E.S.T. Boatyard Rt. 639, lift. Chesapeake Yacht Sales. kerage. 776-6463. } Chesapeake Marine Railway pool, laundromat, yacht repair Crafton Quarter Rd. near Dealer for Catalina yachts, Main- } Regatta Point Yachting Center 548 Deagles Rd. Deltaville. Ship’s services. 776-9812. Christchurch School. Boatel, ship Trawlers and Carolina clas- 137 Neptune Ln., Deltaville. store, hull and engine repair, N LaGrange Creek 30-ton travel lift, boat rentals sic powerboats. VA clean marina. Open and covered slips to 70’, restrooms, travel lift, railway and } Remlik Marina and Mike’s for day fishing, gas, dry storage, 776-9898. clubhouse, conference room, boat storage. 776-8833. Marine Services 485 Burch Rd., ship’s store, bait, bath house, www.DYCboat.com pool, private bathrooms, laun- } Fishing Bay Harbor Marina near Urbanna. Full-service boat- launch, ramp, hull and mechani- } Norton Yacht Sales, Inc. 97 dry, pump out, 30 transient slips 519 Deagles Rd., Deltaville. Gas yard, hull and engine repairs, cal repair. 758-4067. Marina Dr., Deltaville. Slips, fuel, for individuals/groups, wireless and diesel, sewage pumpout, ship’s store, pumpout, 30-ton N Robinson Creek pumpouts, restrooms, laundry, internet access, concrete float- ship’s store, modern restrooms, travel lift, swimming pool, } Sunset Point Marina 792 Bur- full service yacht repair yard, ing docks. 776-8400. swimming pool, laundromat, restrooms, onshore winter stor- rell’s Marina Rd. 40 slips on Rob- Yanmar diesel engine repairs, 35 www.doziermarine.com bicycles, WiFi, ValvTect marine age, gas, 99 covered slips. 758- inson Creek, hand made rockfish, ton Travel lift, dealer for Hunter www.waterwayguide.com fuel, floating and fixed, open 5450. flounder and trout tackle on and Jeanneau sailboats, broker- } Stingray Harbor Marina End and covered slips. 776-6800. N Locklies Creek sale, restrooms and bath houses, age sail and power, ASA sailing of Rt. 33 near Stingray Point, N Jackson Creek } Locklies Marina Rt. 621, Top- pumpout facilities, ramp, picnic school, sail charters 776-9211. Deltaville. Sail and powerboat } Deltaville Boat Yard Rt. 683, ping. Gas and diesel fuel, ship’s tables, ice, gas grills and East www.nortonyachts.com slips. 776-7272. Deltaville. Hull and engine store, dry storage, charter boats Coast houseboats sales and man- } Norview Marina 18691 Gen. } Walden’s Marina Deltaville. repair, dry storage, fiberglass moor at the facility, restrooms, ufacturing. 758-5016. Puller Hwy., Deltaville. Gas and 60 covered and open boat slips, repair, carpentry work, travel lift, two launching ramps, boat rent- N Urbanna Creek diesel, sewage pumpout, ship’s ship’s store, gas and diesel fuel, full rigging services, full service als, picnic tables. 758-2871. } Dozier’s Port Urbanna Yacht- store, boatel, hull and engine restrooms, pumpout facility, full- yard. 776-8900. } Regent Point Marina Inc. Top- ing Center 1 Waterfront St., repair, restrooms, boat ramp, service boatyard, hull and engine } Deltaville Marina 274 Bucks- ping. Sailboats only. Sewage Urbanna. Hull and engine repair, swimming pool, laundromat, repair, bait, transient space, view Ln., Deltaville. Gas and pumpout, restrooms, showers, restrooms, outside boat storage boat ramp for leaseholders, facilities, limited transient dock- playground, covered picnic area, age. Groceries and downtown storage lockers, and full service Urbanna within walking distance. boatyard including hauling and Covered slips to 70', clubhouse ground storage. 758-4457. and 40-ton lift. 758-0000. Your response has been wonderful! Deltaville, Va. Th e Motor Doctor 2T "ROAD #REEK Grid Michal We do what we say we’re going to do 0ERSONALIZED 3ERVICE s &ULL 4IME 0ROP 3HOP when we say we’re going to do it. (804) 436-2601 7ET $RY 3TORAGE s "ROKERAGE 3ALES [email protected] #ERTIlED -ECHANICS Keep Calling… We love it! %NGINE 2EPOWERING s 4ON ,IFT s &IBERGLASS 2EPAIR "LISTER 2EPAIR s 7OODWORK s 3HIPS 3TORE 3PRAY "RUSH 0AINTING s 4RANSMISSIONS 2EBUILT 'AS $IESEL s #OVERED 3LIPS !54(/2):%$ $%!,%2 &/2 Clearance Pricing! 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Bath and shower facilities, heated pool, laundry room, laundry, pumpout station, handi- restrooms/showers, boat with Urbanna, Va. capped accessible. 758-5440. trailer storage, 200 covered and (804) 758-1099 or (800) 718-5737 } Urbanna Yachting Center At open slips, transients welcome. foot of Watling St., Urbanna. 529-6868. www.eastcoastboatlifts.com Full-service yard, gas and diesel www.olversonsmarina.com fuel, transient space, pumpout N Towles Creek facilities, 25-ton travel lift. 758- } Ingram Bay Marina At the end 2342. of Rt. 609 (Remo Rd.) Wicomico Boat Lift Features Boat Lift Types Church. Covered slips up to 48', Northumberland outside slips up to 60'. Transient N Coan River slips, rental cabins, banquet • Hot Dip Galvanized Steel Construction • Low Profi le } Coan River Marina 3170 Lake facilities. Gas/diesel, sewage Rd. near Lottsburg. Deep water pumpout, ship’s store, tackle/ • Stainless Steel Cables • Personal Watercraft slips with easy access to Bay bait shop, deep boat ramp, • GFCI Protected Motors (standard & rotation) and river. Gas/diesel, sewage restrooms, showers, beach. Fish- pumpout, ship’s store, laundry, ing charters, cruises (dinner, • Enclosed Covers • Overhead Beam restrooms, full repairs, 25-ton sunset or destination), boat/ travelift. 529-6767. canoe rentals. 580-7292. • Standard & Custom Design • Aluminum Overhead Beam } Lewisetta Marina At the end www.ingrambaymarina.com • Optional Remote Controls • Boathouse of Rt. 624. Gas/diesel, sewage N Yeocomico River pumpout, ship’s store, ABC off, } Krantz Marine Rail- 20 >> ice, hull and engine repair, boat rentals, fishing and cruise char- ters, restrooms, launching ramp. 529-7299. Purchasing a boat should N Cockrell’s Creek } Buzzards Point Marina At the be as fun and uncomplicated end of Buzzards Point Rd. in Fair- port. Restrooms, showers, gas/ diesel, ice, pumpout service, 70 as it used to be. in-water slips, 100 dry storage, WiFi service, Tangier Island ferry A relaxed atmosphere. No Pressure. A knowledge- service, picnic area, near restau- rants. 453-3545. able sales staff. Reasonable prices. Quality service. In- www.tangiercruise.com comparable on site yard maintenance before, during } Fairport Marina At the end of and after the sale. Since 1948 that’s what you get at Nor- Polly Cove Rd. near Reedville. Gas/diesel, ship’s store and res- ton Yachts. No one will work taurant, restrooms. 453-5002. harder to ensure your satisfa- N Little Wicomico River } Chesapeake Bay Camp- tion. So buy your new Hunter Resort Near Lilian. 20 covered or Jeanneau at Norton Yachts. slips, store, showers, swim- Your fun is our pleasure. ming pool, mini-golf, pavilion, breakfast served Sun. Overnight and annual slip rentals. Cabins, lodges, tent and RV sites. 453- 3430. } Cockrell’s Marine Railway Near Heathsville. Hull and engine repair, sewage pumpout, launching ramp. 453-3560. } Smith Point Marina Off Rt. 97 Marina Drive, Deltaville, VA 23043 652 near Sunnybank. Full ser- vice, covered and uncovered 804-776-9211 or 888-720-4306 slips, ramp, forklift and 12-ton www.nortonyachts.com travel lift, camping, bathhouse, eß*ULYßßß2IVAHßß19 Marinas 19 >> way On Rt. 622, Harryho- etter St. 95 rental slips, water and } Port Kinsale Marina and Resort BAY gan Rd. Sewage pumpout, ship’s electric, bathrooms, on-site security. Rt. 608 (White Point Rd.) in Kinsale, store (hardware and marine sup- 224-7544. 106 deep water slips in protected plies only), hull and engine repair, } Winkie Doodle Point Marina 65 harbor, transients welcome. Ship’s CANVAS restrooms, slip rentals. 529-6851. rental slips, bathrooms, water and store, fuel, electric, laundry, bath Custom Boat Interiors electric. 224-9560. houses, slip rentals, boat ramp, Richmond N Potomac River sewage pumpout, pool, laundry, N Morattico Creek } Colonial Beach Yacht Center picnic area, lodging, The Mooring Located at } Whelan’s Marina At the end 1787 Castlewood Dr. 200-slip Restaurant. Full-service marina and Riverside South Phone: 804-776-6284 of Rt. 647 in Farnham on the marina with covered and floating boat yard with mechanical services. Deltaville Fax: 804-776-6495 Rappahannock River and Morattico berths, transients welcome, fuel, 472-2044. Creek. Gas, ship’s store and snacks, ship’s store, boat yard with 30-ton } White Point Marina 175 Marina boat repairs, launching ramp, ABC marine lift, sewage pumpout, bath- Drive in Kinsale. Slip rentals, fuel, off, restrooms/showers, sales of house, beach, playground, pub, sewage pumpout, showers, haul- boat and engines, Yamaha Wave restaurant. 224-7230. out/railway facilities, full service Runners, travel lift. 394-9500. } Coles Point Plantation 307 Plan- repairs. 472-2977. tation Drive Coles Point. Slip rent- Westmoreland als, boat ramp, fuel, store, boat N Mattox Creek yard, sewage pumpout, camp- Mackerel tourney } Harbor View Marina Rt. 664 in ground, pool, restaurant, fishing Oak Grove, Slip rentals, showers, pier, biking/hiking trails, cabin rent- slated August 21 pool, snack bar, boat sales and als. 472-3955. repairs, fuel, sewage pumpout. 224- www.colespoint.com LANCASTER—The Lancaster 9265. } Westmoreland State Park Rt. 3, County Little League and Youth N Monroe Bay west of Montross. 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Such the most about this business is meeting information is a valuable commodity. Fish Tinto the waves, signaling the start of a life and death strug- interesting people and seeing them have a are constantly changing and their hard to gle with an unseen adversary. It is a game of chance and good time. Every day is a different day. It is decipher language needs an experienced skill with the winner earning either its continued existence the whole experience.” and knowledgeable interpreter to translate. Capt. Bannister started fi shing when he “There are secret places that charter or the glory of victory over a wily and worthy foe. was a six-year-old boy. Now 62, he has run guys won’t share,” said Capt. Bannister There is also the fisherman’s simple joy of being out on his boat, “Miss Linda,” out of Windmill with a grin. “Somebody on their death bed the water with friends. It’s the happiness of escaping the Point Marina for the past 15 years. The will tell you about something, but make “Miss Linda,” named for his wife, is a you swear to keep it safe.” day to day monotony of life with sky, sea and the delicious sturdy 35-foot fi berglass Donelle made in “Certain species will be at certain places possibility of coming home with a fat rockfish, flounder, in New Brunswick. at certain times,” added master angler and mackerel or other scaly trophy. Capt. Bannister is vice president of the charter boat Capt. Kenny Jarvis, who keeps Virginia Charter Boat Association. He and his boat, “Reelentless,” a very fast 2007, 25-foot Contender, at his weekend home on Indian Creek near Kilmarnock. “The key is knowing when the big fish are there. That is Catch the ‘big one’ how the game is played.” Capt. Bannister, Capt. Jarvis and the other captains may not tell Chesapeake Bay Area all their secrets, but they talked about 10 of the most productive Fishing Holes and predictable fishing holes in the area. They are, in no particular order, the Cell, the Hole in the Wall, the Northern Neck Reef, The Cell the Triangle, the Asphalt Pile, The Hole in the Wall the Target Ships, the “Leroy” Buoy, the City of Annapolis, the The Northern Neck Reef Rappahannock River Oyster Reef and all the nearby lights, including Capt. Carlisle Bannister carries fishing The Triangle Smith Point, Windmill Point and parties aboard Miss Linda, from his dock at The Asphalt Pile Stingray Point. Windmill Point Marina. A basic rule of thumb for fish- photo by Starke Jett The Target Ships ing holes is that fish like structure. Structure is underwater rock, ship- demagnetize them in an effort to The “Leroy” Buoy wreck or other craggy material The Cell make them less apparent to radar. in which smaller fish think they The Cell is comprised of the Located two miles southeast of The City of Annapolis can hide. They attract larger fish, sunken remnants of a building the R-42 shipping channel buoy The Rappahannock River Oyster Reef which in turn attract fishermen. that was destroyed by the Navy near the Eastern Shore tributary “Everybody wants to eat every- after its life ended and is now an of Hungers Creek, the submerged Smith Point Light body else,” said Capt. Bannister artificial reef. During its above building remains one of the “larg- in a sad, but true commentary on water career, ships would circle est producers of citation flounder Windmill Point Light Darwinian survival. the “degaussing” building to in the Bay,” accord- >> 26 Stingray Point Light Great Wicomico Light Wolf Trap Lighthouse Thimble Shoal Lighthouse Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel Cape Charles Fisherman’s Island Cherrystone Reef Kiptopeke State Park concrete ships Cabbage Patch Reef Cut Channel North Cut Channel South Gwynn’s Island Reef Middle Grounds Smith Island Flats York Spit York River Bridge Robert O. Norris Jr. Bridge Capt. Carlisle Bannister holds a fishing lure he uses with artificial bait called Gulp that is permeated with fish attracting scent. photo by Starke Jett eß*ULYßßß2IVAHßß25 “There are secret places that charter guys won’t share. Somebody on their death bed will tell you about something, but make you swear to keep it safe.” –Capt. Bannister 25 >> ing to Capt. Jarvis. He Northern Neck Reef said it also can be home to sizable The Northern Neck Reef is a bluefish, rockfish and tautog. man-made reef constructed by the Almost all the charter captains Virginia Marine Resources Com- mentioned the Cell, making it one mission (VMRC) out of cement of the most popular spots on the slabs for sport fishing. It is about list. halfway to Tangier Island, six miles and 110 degrees southeast Hole in the Wall of the Great Wicomico light, just The Hole in the Wall is east of the R-62 shipping channel the back door into Gywnn’s buoy. There is a yellow reef buoy Capt. Ryan Rogers carries fishing parties aboard Midnight Sun, Island, although it is actually that has no number or name mark- from his dock at Smith Point Marina near Reedville. on the Chesapeake Bay side ing the spot. photo by Starke Jett of the island. Most boats enter The reef is a popular spot as the island’s harbor from the well and sometimes a whole fleet Rogers started mating for charter that is a good spot for trolling for Butler-built deadrise, “Robin Piankatank River side because of sport fishing boats can be found boats on the Bay when he was “all kinds of fish.” Sue.” Capt. Robin Payne owns the channel through the Hole floating above the well known 12 years old. He started his own Capt. Amburn has created a a Canadian built 1998, 45-foot in the Wall is a narrow twisting area, especially at tournament business in 1998. family of charter captains. He has fiberglass boat, “Rockin’ Robin.” affair that looks like, well, a times like the annual Reedville “Rockfish tend to like to hang a lifetime of fishing under his belt Capt. Drew Payne owns a 46-foot hole in a wall of the Bay’s shore. Fishing Derby held every mid- on edges,” said Capt. Rogers. and the walls of his living room Chesapeake-Boatyard-Crisfield- Capt. Jarvis said the grassy June. Not only is the reef good are lined with pictures of him, built boat called “Worm.” Capt. flats in the waters of the Bay structure but it is also near the The Triangle his fishing buddies and lots of Preston Amburn has an unnamed off the Hole and in the Hole are edge of the deep Bay shipping He and fellow Reedville char- big fish. There are also shots of 21-foot runabout. a good place to find speckled channel. ter Capt. Roy Amburn frequent his son Preston and his daughter trout. It seems that the fish get Next to structure, fish seem to the Triangle, an area near the Robin, who along with her hus- Asphalt Pile concentrated when they are like edges best, according to Capt. mouth of the Potomac River band, Drew Payne, complete their Capt. Roy Amburn said the funneled through the narrow Ryan Rogers. He runs his 2003 that is delineated by Smith Point family of captains. Asphalt Pile is one of his favorite channel and hide in the grasses. Jennings-boatyard-built 50-foot Light, Point Lookout Light and They each have their own boats spots for bluefish, striper (rock- He specializes in finding citation fiberglass boat, Midnight Sun, the Southwest Middle Grounds. and work together in a competi- fish), or bottom fishing. Three fish, or in other words, very out of Smith Point Marina on Capt. Rogers said there is a target tive business. Capt. Roy Amburn miles southeast of the Great large fish. the Little Wicomico River. Capt. ship there called the U.S. Mariner owns a 1987, 46-foot George Wicomico light and marked by Capt. Roy Amburn carries fishing parties aboard the Robin Sue, from his dock on Cockrell’s Creek near Reedville. photo by Starke Jett Troy King of Fredericksburg holds a large flounder. photo by Starke Jett 26ßß2IVAHßß*ULYß e another yellow buoy, the pile is also a VMRC man-made reef, but made from asphalt slabs. It is Fishing Holes close to his home on Cockrell’s Creek, where Robin Sue rode out Coles Point Hurricane Isabel, floating high above his submerged dock. Maryland Target Ships The Target Ships are old Navy P vessels that were used by nearby oto e The Triangle Patuxent Naval Air Station pilots 202 ma for target practice. Now mostly c R submerged by their long torturous iv demise they lie just a few miles e r Smith Island south of Tangier Island and pro- vide sublime structure for myriad kinds of marine life. NORTHUMBERLAND 36 0 COUNTY “Leroy” Buoy 36 0 The “Leroy” Buoy is the red and white shipping channel buoy RICHMOND Heathsville e Smith Point Light lying a few miles north of Fleet’s Burgess Bay, which is just north of the COUNTY City of Annapolis mouth of the Rappahannock e Tangier Island River. Capt. Jarvis said it is called Reedville the Leroy Buoy because “it looks Target Ships like Leroy painted it.” LANCASTER e 200 Northern Neck Reef He said the area between the COUNTY e Leroy Buoy, the Fleet’s Bay Lancaster e Asphalt Pile number 1 and 2 channel buoys ‘Leroy’ Bouy to the southwest and the G-59A e buoy off Windmill Point on the northern side of the river’s mouth is a great spot for finding rockfish Kilmarnock in the early fall season. MIDDLESEX Chesapeake Bay “They just seem to congregate COUNTY 3 there,” said Capt. Jarvis. “You can Urbanna Irvington bank on it.” White Stone Ra e Windmill Point Light ppahan nock River Windmill Point City of Annapolis 3 The City of Annapolis is a ship- 33 Rappahannock Oyster Reef wreck found in 90 feet of water e southeast of Smith Point Light- Deltaville e Stingray Point Light house, on the southern side of the 33 Stingray Point mouth of the Potomac River. Capt. Bannister said the deep-water 3 wreck is a good spot for black 17 GLOUCESTER Gwynn’s Island bass and rockfish in the fall. COUNTY 3 Hole in the Wall Rappahannock River 14 MATHEWS e The Cell Oyster Reef COUNTY e He also likes to fish in the Rappahannock River because it Wolftrap Lighthouse is close to his home port and is e more comfortable during less than desirable weather conditions. One 14 of his favorite spots in the river is a man-made oyster reef off Mos- Y Mobjack quito Point, which lies about half- o 17 Bay way between Windmill Point and rk New Point Comfort Lighthouse the Robert O. Norris Jr. Bridge on R the north side of the river. Gloucester The concrete reef is marked iv Point with three steel poles and seeded er with oysters which attract bait fish that again attract larger species. Yorktown Capt. 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Box 359 Phone: (804) 335-4570 Lights and Lighthouses Hartfi eld, VA 23071 email: [email protected] All the captains agreed the OR CELL s www.captcarlisle.com nearby lights and lighthouses are good spots for all kinds of fish. They have the two top fishing hole attributes, structure and HEAD BOAT FISHING IN DELTAVILLE! edges. Smith Point is on the southern side of the mouth of 57’ TORTUGA the Potomac River. Windmill 48 Passenger Point is on the northern side of the Rappahannock River’s mouth Head Boat/Walk-On Trips while Stingray Point is on the Fri. July 2 & Mon. July 5 - All Day southern side. Fri. July 9 - Night Trip 7–11 p.m. Finding good fishing spots is Call or email for reservation probably the biggest piece of the fishing puzzle, but there are Private Charters: Day & Evening many more pieces to fit together. www.tortugafun.com You can bottom fish or jig, while drifting or power trolling. You 804-776-8800 can chum or not chum. You can use live bait or artificial lures. There is time of day, time of month and time of year to consider. Tides are another big variable. BOAT TOPS Capt. Jarvis said learning the tricks of the trade from more experienced fishermen friends is essential. Fish don’t make it easy to catch them. They don’t find it in their best interest to cooperate or answer any questions about their habits. “I’ve asked them and they won’t talk to me,” he said. ROD HOLDERS 28ßß2IVAHßß*ULYß e ALWAYS THERE FOR YOU. 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Updates To The Heating, Cooling, Kitchen & Deluxe Baths Add Modern-Day Comfort And Convenience. eß*ULYßßß2IVAHßß29 2010 Sizes and Limits Recreational Fishing Regulations in Virginia’s Marine Waters e Black Drum Minimum Size Limit: 16" Total Length Limit: 1 Black Drum per person per day e Spadefish Minimum Size Limit: None Limit: 4 Spadefish per person per day e Blue Catfish Minimum Size Limit: over 32” e Spanish Mackerel Limit: 1 Blue Catfish per person per day Minimum Size Limit: 14" Total Length Limit: 15 Spanish Mackerel per person per day e Bluefish Minimum Size Limit: None Limit: 10 Bluefish per person per day e Speckled Trout (Spotted Sea Trout) Minimum Size Limit: 14" Total Length Limit: 10 Speckled Trout per person per day e Cobia (Bonita) Minimum Size Limit: 37" Total Length Limit: 1 Cobia per person per day e Striped Bass (Striper, Rockfish) Virginia Trophy Season, May 1–June 15 Minimum Size Limit: 32" e Grey Trout (Weakfish) Possession Limit: 1 Rockfish per person per day Minimum Size Limit: 12" Total Length Spring Season, May 16-June 15 Limit: 1 Grey Trout per day per person Minimum Size Limit: 18" | Maximum Size Limit **: 28" Limit: 2 Rockfish per person per day ** One fish of the two fish limit may be 34" in length or larger Fall Season, October 4-December 31 No Rockfish between 28" and 34" may be kept 1 Rockfish 34" or longer can be kept e Red Drum (Channel Bass) Minimum Size Limit: 18" | Maximum Size Limit: 28" Minimum Size Limit: 18" Total Length Maximum Size Limit: 26" Total Length Limit: 3 Red Drum per person per day e Summer Flounder (Fluke) Minimum Size Limit: 18.5" Limit: 4 Flounder per person per day e Tautog e Sheepshead Minimum Size Limit: 14" Minimum Size Limit: none Limit: 4 Tautog per person per day Limit: 4 Sheepshead per person per day Closed Season: May 1 – June 24 For information on the most current regulations, contact Virginia Marine Resources Commission, 2600 Washington Ave., P.O. Box 756, Newport News, Va. 23607: (757) 247-2200. VMRC “Hotline” number to report violations: (800) 541-4646. VMRC monitors VHF Channel 17. The VMRC website is www.mrc.state.va.us. Fish illustrations, courtesy Duane Raver, may not be reproduced without permission (919) 553-0280. 30ßß2IVAHßß*ULYß e Recent Catches in Rivah Country Joe Sibley of Gloucester From left, Vernon Kerns displays the citation Jr., Charlie Ober and Trey 5-lb., 10-oz. speckled Haywood, all of Mathews, trout he caught in the display the rays they shot East River. with bow-and-arrow last week in Horn Harbor. Thomas Kenimer (above), 5, and James Kenimer, (right), 10, had their first fishing trip Cindy Adams of Deltaville displays Tom Russell of Kilmarnock with “PawPaw” on May 31 the trophy 33.5-inch rockfish she displays the 13-lb. gar he aboard “Sitting Pretty II,” Ray Morgan (above) of caught last week while fishing from killed with bow and arrow in owned by John Goetschius Waldorf, Md., caught his first her dock. (Photo provided by Fish Totuskey Creek on June 4. out of Dozier’s Yachting cobia on Friday at York Spit On Bait and Tackle) Center in Deltaville. The brothers caught their croaker on eel. The fish was 42 inches at The Silos in the Rappahannock. long and weighed 27 lbs. eß*ULYßßß2IVAHßß31 Rivah Diversions here can you go in Rivah shop. Wicomico Church area in WCountry for a family friendly Northumberland. 580-7292. excursion or day of fun? Below are listings of places that may be of inter- Bowling est. All area codes are 804 unless } Evans Bowling Center, 34 Cralle otherwise listed. Ct., Kilmarnock, Lancaster County. 435-3950. Animal Farm } Kilmarnock Entertainment Center } River Birch Animal Farm in 16 lanes, Fusion bowling Fri. and Sat. Middlesex. Mon - Sun (open 7 days a night, 100' sports and music HD week) 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free admission. media wall, 47 HD LCD TV’S. Birth- Locust Hill. 758-8814. day parties, event space for parties up to 150. Check calendar for bands, Boat Cruises comedians, karaoke, and more. 16 } Bay Water Excursions Mathews Town Centre Dr., Kilmarnock 435- boat tours on the Chesapeake Bay PLAY (7529). with USCG certified captain. 725- www.435play.com 2876. } Village Lanes Rt. 14 at Business Rt. } Blue Sky Memories sailing and 17, Gloucester, 693-3720. dining on the Chesapeake Bay or Rappahannock River. 475-1066. Camps for Kids www.blueskymemories.com } 4–H Camps, contact local Exten- } Claud Somers at the Reedville Fish- sion offices. ermen’s Museum in Northumberland } Aylett Country Day School day County sails every other Sat. at 10 Stock car racing on a half-mile, dirt oval track is featured most Saturday nights at Virginia Motor camps June, July, August. 443-3214. a.m. 453-6529. Speedway on Route 17 at Jamaica, 8 miles north of Saluda, in Middlesex County. Racing action begins } Belle Isle State Park Rt. 683, }”Faded Glory” the Hope and at 6:30 p.m. on July 10, 17 and 24. Call 804-758-1857 for more information. Lancaster. 462-5030. Glory Inn’s classic Chesapeake Bay } Boys and Girls Club of the North- deadrise. Fri. night and Sat. night ern Neck 517 Main St., Kilmarnock. cocktail cruises: $45 per person/wine in Reedville. Turn left on Sunnybank and rivers aboard a comfy, chartered Summer camps in 2-week sessions and beer inclusive. Departure: 6:00 Rd., 2 miles to Campground Rd., pontoon boat. Photo ops, sightsee- Boat Rentals 6/7–8/20. ages 6–18. 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m. (Fridays) 4:30 p.m. (Saturdays) look for entrance sign. 453-3430. ing, real estate shopping, water taxi. } B.E.S.T. Boatyard, Rt. 639, Crafton p.m. Mon.–Fri. Activities, field trips, 75 minutes. Irvington. Reservations } Tangier Island Cruise departs from Also, float plane flying. Call 366-1778 Quarter Rd. near Christchurch School swimming, arts and crafts, more. required. 438-6053 and 800-497- Buzzard’s Point Marina at the end of for tailored rates. in Middlesex. 758-4067. 435-2422. www.bgcnn.com 8228. www.hopeandglory.com Rt. 656 in Fairport, near Reedville, } Vintage Yacht Tours depart } Ingram Bay Marina, 14–18 ft. } Bridlewise Summer Horse } Let’s Go Sailing! offers day cruises, Northumberland County. 453-2628. daily from the Tides Inn or Carters boats with 25 hp outboard motors. Camps-From beginner to advanced boat rides and lessons on “Free www.tangiercruise.com Cove Marina in Irvington, Lancaster Fishing licenses included in rental. riders. Bridlewise Riding Academy Spirit.” Leaves out of Urbanna in } Urbanna area - cruise local creeks County. 438-5510. Rod and reel rental at marina tackle Day & Boarding camp, Hartfield. Middlesex County by appointment. 824-4006. } Mobjack Sailing offers day sails, island picnic cruises, sunset and moonlight sails. Mathews County. 725-0354. } Potomac River Charters in Westmoreland County departs from Colonial Beach. 224-1400 } Rappahannock River Cruise on the “Captain Thomas” departs from Tappahannock in Essex County and travels to Ingleside Vineyards. 453- 2628. } “Serenity” a 65' schooner, sails the Rappahannock. 2-hour cruises departing from Urbanna Town Marina in Middlesex County. Weekends only. Ticket purchases (800) 979-3370; pri- vate charters, group reservations and "locals" specials (757) 710-1233. } Smith Island Cruise in Northumberland County departs from Chesapeake Bay Camp-Resort 32ßß2IVAHßß*ULYß e Diversions Rappahannock 32 >> 776-0606. } Summer Camps on the River Fourth Sat. of the month May– River Cruise } Chesapeake Academy, Irvington. Residential and day camp co-ed Sept., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Live music. Ages 4 to 14. 438-5575. summer camp, Christchurch Westmoreland County. 224-0021. Depart from Tappahannock on this day cruise that will } Camp Piankatank, Hartfield, 776- School in Middlesex. 758-2306 } Deltaville Farmers’ Market take you to Ingleside Vineyards. Along the way, view 9552. www.camppiankatank.org ext. 129. Fourth Sat. of the month May–Nov.; Bald Eagles as they soar overhead. Once at the vineyard } Fun Factory Inc., Montross. School } VIMS summer camps 5th to 8th 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Holly Point Nature Park age summer camp. 493-9518. graders. 684-7878. at the Deltaville Maritime Museum. enjoy an optional lunch and wine tasting. Leaves } Gloucester County Parks and Rec- } Westmoreland Family YMCA 776-6950. Tuesday-Sunday at 10:00 and Returns at 4:30. reation 6467 Main St., Gloucester, 18849 Kings Hwy., Montross. } Gloucester Market monthly May– 693-2355. Licensed summer day camp pro- Sept. First 2010 market May 22, } Mathews County YMCA, Rt. 198, gram. 493-8163. Susanna Wesley United Methodist 10746 Buckley Hall Rd., Mathews. } Westmoreland County Camps Church Rt. 17, 693-2425. 725-1488. www.peninsulaymca.org Day camp. 493-8163. www.gloucestervachamber.org Cruise All Day } Middlesex Family YMCA 11487 } Heathsville Farmers’ Market $ General Puller Hwy., Hartfield. Sail- Canoe/Kayak Rentals Third Sat. of the month Apr.–Nov., for 25 ing camps, soccer camps, summer } Bay Trails Outfitters Rt. 609 in 8 a.m.–noon. Behind Rice’s Hotel/ day camps. 776-8846. Mathews. Guided tours, sales, rent- Hughlett’s Tavern in Heathsville in Tangier Island Cruise www.peninsulaymca.org als, instruction, kid’s eco-camps. 725- Northumberland County. } Missoula Children’s Theatre 0626. www.baytrails.com } Irvington Farmers’ Market First Take a cruise across the Chesapeake Bay aboard our Camps week-long residency “star- } Belle Isle State Park Rt. 683, Sat. of the month from May to Nov., luxurious “Chesapeake Breeze.” Discover the tiny ring” local students in a full-scale Lancaster. 462-5030. 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Irvington Commons, island of Tangier where you will see the forgotten musical. (406) 728-1911. } Chesapeake Bay Camp-Resort Lancaster County. } Northern Neck Family YMCA, Reedville, Northumberland County. } Kilmarnock Farmers’ Market at lifestyle of its inhabitants and eat seafood delicacies at 39 Harris Dr., Kilmarnock. Provides 453-3433. the corner of N. Main St. and Town one of its several restaurants. weekly summer sessions. 435-0223. } Ingram Bay Marina in Centre Dr. in Kilmarnock The fourth Leaves Daily at 10:00 and Returns at 3:45 } Northumberland Family YMCA, Northumberland County. Rent or Sat. of the month, May–Oct., 9 59 Monument Place, Heathsville. bring your own and join a group a.m.–1 p.m. For more information and reservations Provides weekly summer camp in tour on our mothership to remote } Mathews Farmers’ Market every please call us at: conjunction with the public schools. locations around the rivers and bay. Sat. 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at Mathews his- 580-8901. End of Rt. 609, Wicomico Church. toric courthouse green. 804.453.BOAT (2628) } Rappahannock Art League 580-7292. } Urbanna Farmers’ Market second or visit www.TangierCruise.com Camps Weekly art camps for ages } Lazy Days Adventures, We Sat. of each month May–Sept.; 9 6–17. Held in Kilmarnock, Heathsville, deliver. Rentals and eco-tours of a.m.–1 p.m. in Taber Park. Middlesex Saluda and Deltaville. 436-9309. local waters. 776-9853. County. 761-4840. } Reedville Fisherman’s Museum } Northern Neck Kayak LLC “Discovering the Bay” Aug. 6, 12, Guided tours and fishing trips from Fresh Local Produce 19, 26. Sail Aboard the Skipjack; the Tides Inn in Irvington, Lancaster } K&J Farms, Diggs in Mathews Trapping Day; Grab-a-Crab; Boats County. 363-6831. County, fresh-picked asparagus. 725- on the Bay. 453-6529. } Westmoreland State Park Group 5397. } Richmond County YMCA, 761 trips, paddle boats and hydro bike } Merryvale Farms Inc. Hardyville in Main St., Warsaw. Provides weekly rentals. Montross. 493-9191. Middlesex County. 776-7554. summer sessions. 333-4117. } Stratford Hall Camps, 493-8038 Farmers’ Markets Fun Parks ext. 1026. } Colonial Beach Market Day } Swamp Fun Park, >> 34 Westmoreland AWARD WINNING WINES Westmoreland WINE TASTING, WINERY TOURS, VINEYARD TOURS BerryBerry FarmFarm Thurs.-Sat. 11-5; Sun. 12-5 Virginia’s Finest Farm View or by appointment Open April to December VAULT FIELD VINEYARDS 2953 Kings Mill Rd, Kinsale, Virginia 22488 1235 Berry Farm Lane (804) 472-4430 Oak Grove, VA s VaultField.com www.westmorelandberryfarm.com At the corner of Vault Field Rd (602) and Kings Mill Rd (601), Kinsale eß*ULYßßß2IVAHßß33 Diversions 33 >> 2735 George Washing- daylight. No chemicals used. Rt. 663-2813. “See it From the Air” ton Mem. Hwy., (Rt. 17) in Gloucester 608/Potato Neck Rd., Port Haywood. } Vault Field Vineyards 2953 Kings -ViVÊiÀ>Ê/ÕÀÃÊÊUÊÊ+Õ>ÌÞÊ} ÌÊÃÌÀÕVÌ County. Paint ball. 642-8778. Mathews County 725-2623. Mill Rd., Kinsale. Westmoreland } Air Heads in Gloucester County } Westmoreland Berry Farm Rt. County. 472-4430. iÀ>Ê* Ì}À>« ÞÊÊUÊÊ"«iÊ V«ÌÊ7>ÀLÀ`Ê,`ià features an inflatable indoor play- 637, off Rt. 3, take Rt. 634, Oak } White Fences Vineyard and ground. Located in the White Marsh Grove. 224-9171. Winery Irvington, Lancaster County. Shopping Center on U.S. Hwy 17, 438-5559. Hayes. 693-PLAY Putt Putt } Cyber Star Video game center } Bethpage Miniature Golf and Skating with X-Box, Wii, PlayStation, arcade Ice Creamery Putt-putt golf. Rt. 602 } Stan’s Skateland Fri.–Sat., 7:30 games, laser tag. 6706 Main St., just outside of Urbanna. Middlesex p.m.–10 p.m., 17408 Kings Hwy, Gloucester 824-9450. County 758-GOLF (4653). Montross. in Westmoreland County. >ÌÊÕiÊi`]Ê/««} Learn to Sail Racing 493-9890. 436-2977 } Norton’s Sailing School 97 Marina } Virginia Motor Sports, dirt track Rd. Deltaville in Middlesex County. racing select Saturday nights Apr.– 776-9211 Oct. 4426 Tidewater Trail, Jamaica in Quinton Oaks } Mobjack Sailing Blackwater Creek, Middlesex County. 758-1867 North River, Mathews County. 815- Senior Rates 2010 (50 & Older) 0144. Trolley Rides } Premier Sailing Tides Lodge, } Triangle Trolley between Mon. & Thurs.* $20.00 Weems, Lancaster County. 438- Kilmarnock, Irvington and White Tues. & Wed.* $25.00 Dean Sumner, PGA 9300. Stone. Every Fri. (4-9 p.m.) and Sat. Fri. - Play all Day $25.00 w/Golf Cart (9 a.m.-10 p.m.) May 7 to Oct. 2. Plus Movies 1–6 p.m. on these Sundays (Memo- Sat., Sun. & Holidays* $30.00 } Essex 5 Cinemas 1653 Tap pahan- rial Day weekend-May 30, July 4 Twilight Rates Beginning at 1 pm - $20.00 nock Blvd., Tappahannock. 445- weekend-July 4, Labor Day week- 7 Days a Week 1166. end, Sept. 5); 25¢. 435-1552. *Includes Golf Cart & 18 Holes } Hillside Cinema } The Pearl Trolley Intersection of Rt. runs in and Regular Rates are $5.00 more. 14 and Rt. 17 Business, Gloucester. around Urbanna in Middlesex 693-2770. County, from May 21 through Labor www.quintonoaks.com 804-529-5367 OPEN TO THE PUBLIC } York River Crossing Cinema Rt. Day. 25¢. 758-2386. 17, Hayes in Gloucester County. 642- 5999. Wine Tastings } Athena Vineyards and Winery, Pick Your Own Fruit Inc. Burgess, Northumberland } Bentwaters Farm Spray-free County. 580-4944. blueberries, 1083 Circle Dr., Rt. 600, } Belle Mount Vineyards Rt. 624, Mathews. 725-5839. Newland Rd., Warsaw, Richmond } Eastfields Farms Blueberries in County. 333-4700 July/Aug. Mathews County. 725- } Hague Winery 8268 Cople Hwy, 3948. Hague, Westmoreland County. 472- } Lew Bristow’s Blackberry Farm 5283 Hartfield in Middlesex County, } Ingleside Vineyards and Opens July 1. 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Mon., Winery Rt. 3, south of Oak Grove, Wed., and Fri.; 9 a.m.–7:30 p.m., Westmoreland County, on Rt. 638. Tues., Thurs. and Sat. 776-7785 224-8687. } Tater Neck Blueberry Farm Open } Oak Crest Vineyard and Winery mid-July through Labor Day, during Oak Crest Dr., King George. 540- Bay Trails Outfitters Waterfront Kayak Farm Winter Harbor in Mathews County Guided Kayak Tours, Rentals, Sales, Summer Kid’s Camps & Instruction Tour Sampler: Lighthouse Island, Full Moon, Geocaching, Blueberry Picking & more Free try-before-you-buy program "ETHEL "EACH 2D 2T -ATHEWS #OUNTY &ROM THE (ARDEES IN -ATHEWS FOLLOW 2T EAST MILES ,EFT ON 2T ,EFT ON 2T /NE MILE ON RIGHT Call for pricing (804)-833-5798 4UESDAY &RIDAY s 3ATURDAY s WWWBAYTRAILSCOM www.sportport.com [email protected] 34ßß2IVAHßß*ULYß e Rivah Golf Courses ll area codes are 804 unless other- www.tidesinn.com } The Tartan Tax Rebate Awise listed. An 18-hole course on Rt. Available 646 in Irvington. Pro shop. Restaurant. Essex 438-6005. www.tartangolfclub.com } Hobbs Hole An 18-hole course } King Carter Golf Course An 18-hole behind Walmart on Rts. 17 and 360 in course at 480 Old Saint Johns Rd. in Tappahannock. Restaurant. Pro shop. Weems. Snack bar. Pro shop. 435- 443-4500. 7842. Gloucester Middlesex } Gloucester Country Club A } Piankatank River Golf Club An 9-hole course off Route 17 at 18-hole course on Rt. 629 in Hartfield. Gloucester Court House. Pro shop. Pro shop. Full-service restaurant. 776- Snack bar. 693-2662. 6516. www.piankatankrivergolf.com Lancaster Northumberland } The Golden Eagle An 18-hole course } Quinton Oaks An 18-hole course on on Rt. 646 in Irvington. Operated by Rt. 600 in Callao. Snack bar. Pro shop. The Tides resort. Pro shop. 438-4460. 529-5367. www.quintonoaks.com Bonnie Vest Send your Rivah Life photos to [email protected] 804-339-5282 continues WWW.DELTAVILLEREALESTATE.COM To Build on Tradition Piankatank River Golf Club Come Join Us! Open* to The Public (804) 776-6516 Don’t forget St. Andrews Grille at the Tartan for lunch! The Memberships Available Steamboat Group Outings Restaurant Visit our website for information. (804) 776-6589 Lessons Clinics - Juniors’, TartanGolfClub.com Both Located at RT. 629, Ladies’ & Men’s 804.438.6005 HARTFIELD, VA Call for Tee times up to 7 days in advance Turn on 707 at Hartfield P.O. Open Every Day turn on 629 20 minutes North of Gloucester 10 Minutes from Norris Bridge eß*ULYßßß2IVAHßß35 Rivah Parks & Recreation ll area codes are 804 unless Stream freshwater meets the salt- Aotherwise listed. water of the Great Wicomico River. Tidal marshes and mud flats are Essex hidden between the steep-sided } Essex County Parks and Rec- forested shores. The waters are reation Department runs sports home for an abundance of water- activities for youth and adults. Ball fowl and wading birds. Access can fields at Essex High School. 443- be gained by foot or canoe. Open 2470. during daylight hours. Trails, board- } Marsh Street Park Marsh St. in walk, wildlife viewing platform and Tappahannock, run by Essex County interpretive signs. Four miles from Parks and Recreation Department, Heathsville on Rt. 201, continue Pool open starting June 11, Tues.– straight on Rt. 642 for half a mile, Sat.11 a.m.–6 p.m. and Sun. 1 and turn left at the sign. p.m.–6 p.m. 443-2470. } Dameron Marsh Natural Area } Tennis Courts at Essex High Preserve This 316-acre preserve School on Airport Rd. are open to contains one of the most significant the public from 5 p.m. until dark wetlands on the Chesapeake Bay when school is not in session. 443- for marsh-bird communities, and its 2470. sand beach habitat is highly impor- Beaverdam Park on Route 616 (Roaring Springs Road) in Gloucester County contains a 635-acre tant for the threatened northeastern Gloucester freshwater lake. The park also has a children’s playground, picnic areas and hiking trails. Small boats and beach tiger beetle. Facilities include } Beaverdam Park at the end of Rt. canoes can be rented. Call 693-2107 or 693-2355. a trail and boardwalk, a wildlife 616, Roaring Springs Rd., contains viewing platform, and parking area. a 635-acre freshwater lake. Built in 225-2303. 1990, 11 fish attractors and sev- has a softball field, basketball court, tion in Deltaville (for residents and } Fishing Piers The Great Wicomico eral species of fish are found there. Lancaster playground and two lighted tennis guests of residents). Public Fishing Pier is on the south- Canoes, kayaks, paddle boats, and } Belle Isle State Park Rt. 683. A courts. on Rt. 14 about a mile north } Taber Park Rappahannock Ave. in ern shore of the Great Wicomico Jon boats with or without electric 700-acre park on the Rappahannock of Mathews Courthouse. Urbanna (for residents and guests of River just off State Rt. 200 near the motors are for rent, or you may River, Mulberry and Deep Creeks. } Public Beaches New Point Com- residents): playground, swimming bridge at Glebe Point. Open from launch your own for a fee. Motors Open daily, sunrise to sunset. Picnic fort Island at the Bay is accessible and tennis. sunrise to sunset. powered by fuels are not permitted. areas, handicap accessible board- only by boat at high tide. } Hughlett Point Natural Area Pre- The park has a playground, picnic walk and fishing pier, hiking/biking } Haven Beach, Diggs on Rt. 643 King George serve This 205-acre preserve has shelter and an extensive hiking trail trails, bridle paths, motorboat ramp at the Bay. } Caledon Natural Area Rt. 218. A sand beaches on the Chesapeake system including an interpretive ($3 fee). Canoe and kayak rent- National Natural Landmark, Cale- Bay and the mouth of Dividing trail, a multi use trail for horseback als, bicycle and motorboat rentals. Middlesex don was the early colonial seat of Creek, hiking trails and observa- riding or biking. Open year around The park also offers sunset and } Deltaville Community Associa- the Alexander family. John and tion decks to view shorebirds, deer, from sunrise to sunset. Fishing and moonlight canoe trips, nature pro- tion Park Rt. 33 in Deltaville (for Philip Alexander founded the city turkey and migratory waterfowl. The hunting licenses, bait and snacks grams and overnight camping and residents and guests of residents). of Alexandria and established Cale- beaches are home to the threat- are available. 693-2107. accomodations. Parking fee $3 Playground, tennis, swimming and don Plantation in 1659. Preservation ened northeastern beach tiger } Gloucester Point Beach Park weekends/holidays, $2 weekdays. basketball. of the bald eagle habitat is the pri- beetle. From Kilmarnock, take Rt. offers fishing with no license 462-5030. } Holly Point Nature Park in mary focus of the natural area. Five 200 north then right on Rt. 606 to required, public beach, playground, } Hiking Trails Hickory Hollow Trail, Deltaville offers a retreat on the hiking trails are open year-round. the end. Turn right on Rt. 605. From restrooms, snack bar, an observation 2 miles of marked trail, Rt. 604, banks of Mill Creek by Fishing Bay. Limited tours of the eagle area are Burgess, take Rt. 200 south then left deck with high powered binoculars Regina Rd. Activities available are picnicking, offered mid-June through Aug. by on Rt. 606 to the end. Turn right on to view birds and wildlife. } Public Beach Westland Beach at bird watching or walking the nature reservation only. Guests can learn 605. 225-2303. } The Gloucester Department the terminus of Rt. 695 provides trail. Visitors can explore the fish- more about Caledon by touring the } Public Beach Vir-Mar Beach at the of Parks and Recreation has 25 access to the Chesapeake Bay. shaped wildflower meadow and visitor center. Interpretive Programs: end of Rt. 643 in Hack’s Neck. public parks or water access areas. view the boats exhibited by the Eagle tours, Junior Rangers, night A brochure is available by calling Mathews Deltaville Maritime Museum. There hikes, conducted walks, astronomy, Richmond 693-2355. } Bethel Beach Natural Area Pre- is also a children’s garden. Open storytelling, bonfire programs, bird } Heritage Park Resort $3 admis- } Public Beach Gloucester Point serve Turn left on Rt. 611 just south daily from 9 a.m. until dusk. watching and crafts. (800) 933- sion fee, winery, boat ramp, picnic Beach on Rt. 1208 at the York River. of the town of Mathews. Turn right } Middlesex County Sports Com- PARK. area, hiking and nature trails; Rt. Fishing and restrooms. on Rt. 643, then left on Rt. 609. This plex Walking track, volleyball and } Barnesfield Park Hwy. 301 at the 624. 333-4038 } Tyndall Point Park contains rem- 50-acre parcel contains a sandy basketball courts, soccer/football Potomac Gateway Welcome Center, } Fishing Pier, Rt. 624 to Rt. 638 nants of Confederate and Union beach, low dunes and salt marsh field (open dawn to dusk), softball/ King George. 175-acre county park } Public Beach Naylors Beach near fortifications. It is the site of colonial habitat bordering the Chesapeake baseball fields (must be scheduled on the Potomac River with nature Warsaw. Take Rt. 360 to Rt. 624 to Gloucester Towne, the first building Bay. Over 90 bird species have through Sports Complex Commit- trails, picnic areas, playground, and Rt. 634. of which was a tobacco warehouse been reported on the preserve, tee.) beach fishing. (540) 663-3205. } Public Hiking Trails Richmond built in 1632. The park is off of Rt. which also protects the globally rare } Public Beach Wake Beach at the County trail behind Rappahannock 17 at Gloucester Point and has Northeastern Beach Tiger Beetle. end of Rt. 627. Northumberland Community College, Rt. 360, open play areas. } Mathews Recreation Park is } Swimming Pools Town of Urbanna } Bush Mill Stream Natural Area Warsaw. next to Mathews High School. It and Deltaville Community Associa- Preserve At the mouth of Bush Mill } Rappahannock River Valley 36ßß2IVAHßß*ULYß e Parks National Wildlife Refuge, 336 corridors during the spring and p.m., except federal holidays. From auditorium. Meeting room and ficulty level is moderate. Trail map Wilna Road, Warsaw. This is the fall migration periods. The Refuge Tappahannock, take US-360 E. patio available for rental. available at the Westmoreland Berry newest of four refuges that comprise hosts three sites on the Virginia toward Warsaw. Follow US-360 E. } Castlewood Park on Castlewood Farm store. Picnic sites, restrooms the Eastern Virginia Rivers National Birding and Wildlife Trail. for 4.1 miles, then turn left onto Rt. Dr. Permit required for parties over and pick-your-own fruits and vege- Wildlife Refuge Complex. The } Totuskey Tricentennial Park 624/Newland Rd. Follow Newland 20 people. tables at the farm. Open weekends, refuge protects 20,000 acres of wet- with boat landing, Rt. 3 at Totuskey Rd. for 4.2 miles, then turn left onto } Hurt Field at Legion Park Rt. 3 8 a.m.–6 p.m., Apr. 22 – Dec. 17. lands and associated uplands along Creek Bridge. Strangeway/Rt 636. Follow Strange- west of Montross. Four-acre public (434) 295-6106. the river and its major tributaries. } Wilna Pond, a 35-acre site, is way for ¼ mile, then turn right onto park adjacent to Chandlers Mill } Westmoreland Parks and Recre- Archeological and historic sites are open to public fishing. The pond is Sandy Lane/Rt 640. Follow Sandy Pond offering recreational opportu- ation Department provides recre- abundant. At least four federally- home to large mouth bass, bluegill Ln. for 1.1 miles, then turn left into nities for county residents. ation services to all county citizens listed threatened or endangered sunfish, fliers, yellow bullhead cat- Rappahannock River Valley NWR. } Oak Grove Park Rt. 205 between and visitors. 493-8163. species may be found, including fish and American eel. The Wilna 333-1470. Oak Grove and Colonial Beach. } Westmoreland State Park Six the American bald eagle, peregrine Unit is open for wildlife observa- Eight-acre public park featuring a miles northwest of Montross off falcon, shortnose sturgeon, and tion and photography daily, sunrise Westmoreland sports field with bleachers, play- Rt. 3. The park extends about one sensitive joint vetch. The state’s to sunset. Access for canoes and } A.T. Johnson Recreation Center ground and picnic area. and a half miles along the Potomac largest wintering roost for bald kayaks is available. All other refuge 18849 Kings Hwy., Montross. Aero- } Robin Grove Park on Robin River, and its 1,299 acres neighbor eagles is located within the refuge. units are open for wildlife observa- bics, dance classes, cooking pro- Grove, off Monroe Bay Ave., Colo- the former homes of both George Shorebirds, neotropical migrant tion and photography by advanced grams, basketball, gymnastics, nial Beach. Washington and Robert E. Lee. songbirds, raptors, and marsh birds reservation only. The headquarters volleyball, enclosed batting cage, } Public Beach Colonial Beach, sun- The Horsehead Cliffs provide visi- rely on the Rappahannock River’s are open Mon.–Fri., 8 a.m. – 4:30 soccer field, baseball field and small rise to sunset. tors with a spectacular view of the } Voorhees Nature Preserve A Potomac River. The park offers 729-acre preserve on the northeast hiking, camping, cabins, fishing, bank of Rappahannock River, next boating and swimming. The visi- to Westmoreland Berry Farm. It is tor center, open during summer, Rivah Ramps home to the bald eagle and many gives an historical and ecological other birds. Four miles of wooded perspective to an important natu- trails for self-guided walks. The dif- ral area on the coastal plain. ere are directions to public Lancaster } Cooper’s Landing At the end of Hramps. Rt. 707. Turn south off Rt. 360 at } Greenvale Creek Landing From Horsehead. Essex Rt. 354 near Mollusk, turn on Rt. } Shell Landing Off Rt. 657 (Flee- } Prince Street Public Land- 662, Thomas Landing Road. ton Rd.) Turn from Rt. 360 in ing Off Rt. 360 in downtown } Belle Isle State Park From Rt. Reedville. Tappahannock. 354 turn on Rt. 683. There is a $3 } Cranes Creek Landing At the } Dock Street Public Land- fee for using this ramp. end of Rt. 666. Turn from Rt. 200 ing At the end of Dock St. in at Wicomico Church. Tappahannock. Mathews } Milford Haven Landing On Richmond Gloucester Gwynn’s Island. Turn from Rt. 198. } Simonson Landing At the end } Deep Point Landing At the end } Town Point Landing At the end of Rt. 606. Turn from Rt. 3 onto Rt. of Rt. 606. Turn from Rt. 198 at of Rt. 615. From Rt. 198 south of 608, then to Rt. 606. Harcum. Mathews Courthouse, turn right } Totuskey Creek Landing Off Rt. } Gloucester Point Landing Near onto 615. 3 south of Warsaw. north end of York River bridge, off } Carter’s Wharf off Rt. 624 (New- Rt. 17. Middlesex land Rd.) to Rt. 622 (Carter’s Wharf } Williams Landing At the end of } Mill Stone Landing At the end Rd.) Rt. 1303, off Rt. 17. of Rt. 608, Water View. Turn off Rt. } Farnham Creek Canoe Landing, } Cappahosic Landing At the end 17 onto Rt. 640, then left on 608. Rt. 608 on Farnham Creek Rd. of Rt. 618. Turn from Rt. 614 near } Oakes/Saluda Landing At the Sassafras. end of Rt. 618. Turn at stoplight in Westmoreland } Tanyard Landing At the end Saluda. } Westmoreland State Park Enter of Rt. 617. From Rt. 17 at Woods } Upper Mill Creek Landing At from Rt. 3. Crossroads, take Rt. 610 south, the end of Rt. 626. Near Hartfield, } Bonums Landing At the end of then Rt. 617 right. take Rt. 627, then left on Rt. 626. Rt. 763. Turn from Rt. 202 north of } Warehouse Landing At the end } Urbanna Creek In Urbanna at Callao. of Rt. 621. From Rt. 17, turn near the end of Virginia St. in municipal } Currioman Dock At the end Gloucester Courthouse. marina (fee for out-of town users). of Rt. 622. Turn from Rt. 3 in Montross. King and Queen Northumberland } Branson Cove At the end of Rt. } Waterfence Landing At the } Lodge Landing At the end of Rt. 612. Turn from Rt. 202 towards end of Rt. 611. Turn off Rt. 14 at 712. Turn from Rt. 360 in Callao. Coles Point. 2008, 2009 & 2010 Shanghai. } Forest Landing At the end of } Coles Point Plantation Off of Rt. 612. Turn from Rt. 360 north of Rt. 728, Coles Point. King William Heathsville. } Colonial Beach Landing At } West Point Landing Turn off Rt. } Rowes Landing At the end of the end of Rt. 633. Turn from 33 near west end of Mattaponi Rt. 601. Turn from Rt. 360 near Rt. 205 between Oak Grove and River bridge. Heathsville. Colonial Beach. eß*ULYßßß2IVAHßß37 MCVRS of Tearing Your House Apart? Deltaville to host (Maybe you should talk to someone.) Camp Rescue BUILDING PLANS/DRAWINGS FOR: DELTAVILLE—The Middlesex ADDITIONS, DECKS, FLORIDA ROOMS, County Volunteer Rescue Squad SCREENED PORCHES, KITCHENS AND BATHS. of Deltaville will host an all-day, fun-filled camp for area children CONSTRUCTION CONSULTING ages 9-13. Campers will be intro- duced to basic safety subjects Let our 27 years experience help your next project! such as first aid, fire and water safety, drug awareness, recogni- tion of heart attack and stroke, and basic CPR. The camp will be held “free of charge” at the Deltaville rescue Corner Cupboard squad building on Thursday, Furniture Company, Inc. July 22, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The MCVRS Ladies Auxiliary Lamps • Pictures • Wicker will provide snacks, lunch and T-shirts. There will be an assort- Tervis Tumblers • Village Candles ment of other “goodies” for all Fine Furniture & Accessories attendees. Advanced registration is Area’s Largest Selection of Nautical Items required for this day of fun, as enrollment is limited. Call Lorie at Windchimes • Garden Accessories 776-6606. Decorative Flags & Windsocks Tropical Foliage / Trees Urbanna Boat Parade due July 4th; fireworks to follow If you have a URBANNA—The Town of Rivah House, Urbanna’s 4th of July celebration Custom sizes and finishes will be held Sunday, July 4, at the Urbanna Town Marina at Upton’s you need a 100s of tables (in many sizes and styles) Point on Urbanna Creek. Fes- tivities start at 5 p.m. with a DJ Rivah Dentist! 60 different chair styles providing the music. Food will be available from the Middlesex County Volunteer Fire Depart- Corner Cupboard ment. The annual boat parade will Located on Rt. 33, 5 miles East of West Point begin with participants gather- ing at the Urbanna bridge at 6 Shacklefords, Va. (804) 785-6291 p.m. They will then parade past the town marina and the judges stand at 6:30 p.m. Judges will award prizes for the most patri- otic, most creative and the most outrageous boater. Applications Miller D.D.S. for the boat parade are available ric N. at the town office, the pool and E the town marina. ® A fireworks display over "EWBODFEBOE(FOFSBM%FOUJTUSZt%JHJUBM*NBHJOH Urbanna Creek at dusk will con- clude the activities. *NQMBOUTt7FOFFST To ensure safe access for emer- gency vehicles, Virginia Street will 1FSNBOFOU5PPUI3FQMBDFNFOU be closed from Cross Street to the "0ME7JSHJOJB4USFFUt6SCBOOB Hours Mon., Tues., Thur., Fri. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. town marina, including Oyster Sat. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. • Closed Wed. & Sun. Road from 5 p.m. until after the tXXXFSJDNJMMFSEETDPN fireworks. 38ßß2IVAHßß*ULYß e Bay sea nettles leave lasting impression by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi The largest of the planktonic ani- I cried the day I was baptized mals in the Bay, jellyfish are float- off the shores of Morattico in the ing, gelatinous animals spreading Rappahannock River, not because I tentacles with stinging cells. It’s was particularly moved by the mo- when those tentacles wrap around ment, although I was. I cried be- swimmers that the pain occurs. cause we’d stopped for the baptism The jellyfish most recognized in the middle of a nest of sea nettles and most abundant in the Chesa- and they’d feasted on my tender peake Bay in the summer is the sea 10-year-old flesh. nettle (Chrysaora auinquecirrha). When I emerged from the water to Although it can be found from the greet my family, all with cameras and Gulf of Mexico up the east coast of congratulations ready, I pulled up my the U.S., its numbers in the Bay are white dress to reveal crisscrossing red unequaled elsewhere. White in col- marks from ankle to hip. or, its smooth bell grows to about It was July and jellyfish time in four inches in diameter and may the Chesapeake Bay and its tribu- have up to 24 stinging tentacles. It taries. results in the most stings each year. With warmer water temperatures The moon jellyfish (Aurelia au- come the pesky macrozooplankton rita) is the largest jellyfish found that are a menace to swimmers. in the Bay and can grow to about 12 inches in diameter. Hundreds of row range of temperature, when the short tentacles hang from the bell. water is 78 to 86 degrees. They also The lion’s mane jellyfish (Cyanea like brackish water (10 to 16 parts capillata) is most common during per thousand), that is water that is the winter and has long tentacles saltier than fresh water but not as and a potent sting. salty as sea water. So cold spring Comb jellies are very small, usu- temperatures and heavy rains keep ally three to five inches long, and nettles down. So does a particularly don’t sting, but play an important dry summer when the Bay and riv- role in the Chesapeake Bay food ers have a high salt content. web, eating fish eggs and larvae. Although jellyfish propel them- Summer sea nettles, which are selves by expanding and contract- a nuisance to swimmers, emerge ing their bells, they aren’t strong when the water temperature reaches swimmers and move with the winds 78 degrees. They occur during a nar- and currents. bottle did boast that 86 percent of users felt little or or wear Lycra or pantyhose. There’s even a sting Take away the sting no pain at all after applying. protector, SafeSea, which claims to protect against Antihistamine cream is good for excessive red- the stings of most jellyfish and even protects against by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi ness and swelling or hives. sunburn. Wiping down with petroleum jelly is also Fans of the sitcom Friends remember the infa- Otherwise, use what’s on hand to ease the pain. a way to protect skin against stingers. mous episode when Monica got stung by the jelly- A few home cures include beach sand, apple cider And remember, beached jellyfish and dislodged fish and the resulting cure. Chandler peed on her. vinegar, meat tenderizer, urine, castor oil, aloe gel, stinging cells can continue to sting, so avoid touch- Urine is one of those old wives tales remedies to rubbing alcohol, diluted ammonia, baking soda and ing any masses on the beach. a jellyfish sting. But for those who’d rather have a even vodka. Although painful, stings from jellyfish, particu- cure from a bottle, there’s Jellyfish Squish, marketed Cold packs seldom help. And never put fresh wa- larly the species present in the Chesapeake Bay a few years ago by most chain drugstores. Although ter on a sting. 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RE/MAX Waterfront Realty 79 South Main Street, Kilmarnock, VA 804-436-6874 (cell) 40ßß2IVAHßß*ULYß e Doug Nabhan’s Richmond Coming Here Deltaville and people would roll up their windows. ing, high on meth-amphetamines, going in than one person on a 25-foot boat with Jet Skis Nobody would give me directions when circles for hours at a nasal noise level that twin 200-horsepower motors pushing f you are young, like I am not, then I got separated from Charlie because he makes airport runways sound tranquil. Now them about. They allow you to explore the Iyou would not know that in the 1950s was going 80 mph and I was going 50 let’s calm down and talk about a little real- Bay in ways you cannot in a boat because riding a motorcycle categorically labeled mph. I was constantly thinking that I was ity. they can get into one foot of water and you a hoodlum, someone who had aban- just a flat tire away from spending the rest Yes, two stroke jet skis are very loud, rarely run aground. They are actually like doned all civility to climb on a loud, of my life in a wheelchair sipping my food but you almost cannot find one any more. a really fast sailboat because we all know smoky machine that brought terror to through a straw. Four stroke jet skis are quiet—so much for that sailboats, contrary to popular opin- towns when bikers rolled in. Mothers Fast forward to the 1990s and I give you the old complaints about noise. Now here ion, have motors. would bring their children indoors and the jet ski, also known as a “wave runner.” comes what you have been waiting for, but So, could my friends, for one summer, fathers threatened their daughters with I know that this subject is rarely discussed do not want to hear. Jet skis are fun. I heard quit waving me away, stringing piano wire severe punishments for even thinking in polite company and is almost considered a standup comic say, “You will never see a around their pilings and telling others that about riding on the back of one (remem- indecent in these parts, but it is time to get sad person on a jet ski.” How true. On the I refuse to grow up, and just take one ride ber the song “Leader of the Pack”?). the subject out into the open. Now, remem- right day, I could make most every member with me? I promise not to tell anyone. Of course, some of this still exists, as I ber, the first step in curing an addiction is of Fishing Bay Yacht Club squeal with joy learned firsthand last year when I donned self-admission—okay I will take that step. I on a modern jet ski (even though they could Douglas M. Nabhan is a lawyer with the a black leather Harley outfit and rented a own a jet ski and love it. not tell anyone). firm of Williams Mullen in Richmond and bike with my buddy, Charlie, in Arizona. Let’s first talk about the stereotype. It is Let’s try to think about jet skis in a pos- has had a weekend home in Deltaville for At stoplights in Tucson, I would smile a kid with tons of tattoos and body pierc- itive light. They are much more “green” 18 years. Call us! We always have Truckload Pricing eß*ULYßßß2IVAHßß41 Rivah Lodging nless noted, all rates are per center and outdoor pool. Full hot private baths. Country breakfast, Unight and all lodgings are with breakfast. Rates:$$$. 436-1500 or large front porch, some four poster the 804 area code. Call the lodging (800) 844-0124. beds and fireplaces, well-stocked place for more information. $ indi- } Hope and Glory Inn 65 Tavern library. Rates: $$-$$$. 725-1900 or cates average nightly room rates $ = Rd. in Irvington. Country inn fea- (888) 450-9145. $40 to 80; $$ = $90 to $120; $$$ = turing seven rooms, six garden www.BuckleyHall.com $130 to $160; $$$$ over $160. cottages and seven vineyard cot- } The Inn at Tabbs Creek 384 tages, with private baths, confer- Turpin Ln., Port Haywood. A water- Essex ence center, tennis, pool, bicycles, front retreat situated on a secluded } Days Inn motel Rt. 17, Tappa han- cruises, golf nearby. Complimen- creek. The Inn has over 800 ft. of nock Blvd., in Tappahannock. 60 tary breakfast with most accommo- waterfront and 8 acres of wooded rooms. Cable TV. Free continental dations. Rates:$$$$. 438-6053. and open space. The main Inn is an breakfast. Rates:$. 443-9200. } Inn at Levelfields on Rt. 3 in 1820’s newly renovated farmhouse } The Essex Inn Bed and Breakfast Lancaster. Bed and breakfast accom- with separate cottages housing the in historic Tappahannock. Greek modations, six guest rooms with king luxury suites just across the garden revival inn. Four rooms and four or queen beds and air-conditioning, and pool. Rate: $$-$$$$ 725-5136. suites all with private baths, DSL or fireplaces; four rooms with private www.InnatTabbsCreek.com Wi-Fi access, cable TV, most with Greenwood Bed & Breakfast in Warsaw baths and two with shared bath. Pool, } Kingston Plantation located on working fireplaces. Full gourmet library, television. Rates:$$-$$$ 435- the North River. It has 10,000 square breakfast. Rates:$$$. 443-9900 or 6887 or (800) 238-5578. feet of living area, six fireplaces, hard- 866-377-3982. and internet. Rates: $$. 695-1900. a quiet rural road in a former Victorian } Kilmarnock Inn 16 private guest wood flooring. Three suites and two } Holiday Inn Express Rt. 17, } Gloucester Inn Motel Rt. 17 at country store and post office. Large rooms and suites, breakfast served rooms with adjoining bath. Rates: Tappahannock Blvd., 63 rooms, the York River bridge at Gloucester rooms with private baths, TV, queen- each morning. Meeting room and $$$-$$$$ 725-5831. 8 smoking rooms, pool, business Point. 16 rooms with refrigerators sized beds and hearty breakfasts. No event space. Private lunches and } Sycamore Haven House located in center, fitness center, washer and and microwaves. Cable TV and HBO. smoking. Rates: $$. 693-0270. dinners. Walking to restaurants and Susan south of Mathews Courthouse, dryer, free internet use and breakfast. Rates: $-$$. 642-3337. } Tidewater Motel Rt. 17, 4 miles shops. Free Wifi and HD TV. 34 East is a rambling 1865 antebellum farm- Rates: $$$ 445-1200. } Hampton Inn is just off of Rt. 17 north of the Coleman Bridge in Church St., Kilmarnock. 435-0034. house surrounded by sycamore trees. } Southside Motel and Marina near Bus. Rt 17 behind Wendy’s, Hayes, 33 rooms, some with kitch- www.kilmarnockinn.com It has two bedrooms and a screened Rts. 360 and 17 in Tappahannock. close to Gloucester’s Historic District. enettes. Pool. Non-smoking rooms } Historical Lancaster Tavern Bed porch. Rates: $$ 725-0147. 30 rooms, TV with HBO channels, Free hot breakfast, wireless internet, available. Rates:$. 642-2155. & Breakfast located across the www.sycamorehaven.net microwave and refrigerator, pool. indoor pool, fitness center, meeting street from Mary Ball Washington } The White Dog Inn Church St., Free boat slips available. Rates:$. room, on site guest laundry. All 84 Lancaster Museum. 8373 Mary Ball Rd (Rt. 3). Mathews Court House, offers two ele- 443-3363. rooms feature Cloud Nine Hampton } Back Inn Time Irvington Rd., 2 Master suites with private bath- gant suites with a variety of amenities. } Super 8 Motel Rts. 17 and 360 Inn Bedding with pillow top mat- Kilmarnock. A classic B&B. Features rooms, 2 bedroom cottage with Home-cooked breakfast prepared at in Tappahannock near Walmart. 43 tresses, 32” flat screen TV with HBO, four rooms with private baths, AC, full amenities- sleeps 8. AC, cable, your convenience. Restaurant with 3 rooms with cable TV, high speed coffee makers, laptop desk and wireless access, gourmet breakfast internet, antique furnishings. On chefs, coffee house, bar and lounge, internet, some with microwave and more. Rates: $-$$. 693-9393. A 2009 and modern conveniences. 435- site restaurant, includes full break- Wi-Fi Internet and more. Rates $$$$ most with refrigerators. Suites and Lighthouse Award winner placing it 2318. fast. $$$$ 462-0080. www.lancast- 725-7680. king-sized rooms available. Rates:$. among the top 5 percent of Hamp- } Bel Air Mansion and Guest House ertavern.com www.TheWhiteDogInn.com 443-3888. ton Inns nationwide. fully furnished waterfront homes at } Tides Inn on Carters Creek in } Dollar Inn Rts. 360 and 17 east of www.Hampton.com Belle Isle State Park. Mansion has Irvington. Par 3 golf course on-site, Middlesex Tappahannock. 25 rooms with cable } Inn at Warner Hall Located on a whirlpool tub and accommodates six; championship golf at The Golden } Atherston Hall the elegance of TV. Rates:$. 443-3366. plantation created in 1642, by George Guest house accommodates eight. Eagle, swimming, tennis, sailing, English country living in the heart of . Washington’s great-great grandfa- Canoes and bicycles included. Sea- biking, summer children’s program, historic Urbanna. Four guest rooms Gloucester ther, Augistine Warner. The inn is a sonal rates. 462-5030. spa, special events, golf and family (one suite) all with plush linens and } Airville Plantation A pre-Revolu- 38-acre waterfront retreat. Fine dining } Creek View Farm Bed and Break- package plans. Rates:$$$$. 438- private baths. Breakfasts, wireless tionary estate on 400 acres in Zanoni, Fri. and Sat. Rooms feature antique fast 735 Norwood Church Rd., Mor- 5000. internet, gardens, porches, sailboats, operates as a bed and breakfast with furnishings, private baths. Some have attico. Open May 1–Oct. 31. Two } Waverly House in Kilmarnock. private parking. $$-$$$ 758-2809. two guest rooms in the main house views of the Severn River, a fireplace guest rooms, includes full breakfast. Chalet with indoor swimming; accom- www.atherstonhall.com (circa 1756) and a cottage with kitch- and Jacuzzi. Located on Warner Hall Rates:$-$$. 462-7427. modations include king, queen, king } The Chesapeake Inn Urbanna’s enette. Pool table, TV room, pool Rd. Rates: $$$$ 800-331-2720. } Flowering Fields Bed and Break- with two singles, double. Plough- unique boutique hotel catering to and full breakfasts. Water access to www.WarnerHall.com fast in White Stone. Full breakfast man’s breakfast. Rates:$. 435-0458. the boater, business and leisure trav- Mobjack Bay. Rates: $$-$$$. 694- } North River Inn Bed and Break- with crab cakes, omelets and fresh } Whispering Pines Motel on Rt. eler. Located in the heart of historic 0287. fast on 100 waterfront acres. Rooms fruit. Golf packages and fishing char- 3 in White Stone. Twenty-five guest Urbanna. 758-1111. www.TheChesa- } Comfort Inn on Rt. 17 near Business feature antiques, air-conditioning, ters arranged. King, queen and twin rooms, two suites available; swim- peakeInn.com Rt. 17, close to Gloucester’s Historic telephones, and private baths, with rooms, all with private baths. Week- ming pool, air conditioning, cable TV. } The Deltaville Inn, a bed and break- District. Free continental breakfast, views of the river, creek or fields. Full day and weekend specials. Rates:$$. Rates:$-$$. 435-1101. fast, is at 15378 Gen. Puller Hwy. (Rt. outdoor pool, ADA compliant rooms breakfast on weekends. Canoes avail- 435-6238. 33) at Hardyville. 761-7058. and health club privileges. Hot tub able and deep water dock. Rates: } Holiday Inn Express 599 North Mathews } Deltaville Dockside Inn on Rt. 33 rooms. All 79 rooms have 25” TVs, $$-$$$. 693-1616 or 877-248-3030. Main St. in Kilmarnock. 68 rooms with } Buckley Hall Inn on Rt. 198 (Buck- one mile east of Deltaville. Air-con- ironing board, hair dryer, electronic www.NorthRiverInn.com Wi-Fi, extended stay rooms, handi- ley Hall Road) in Mathews offers a ditioning, cable TV, pool. Rates: $. locks, coffee makers, data phone port } The Willows Bed and Breakfast on cap rooms, meeting room, business variety of romantic rooms, all with 776-9224. 42ßß2IVAHßß*ULYß e Lodging } Dragon Run Inn on Rts. 17 and 602 the Piankatank River. Features cen- in Church View. Large rooms, private tral air, full kitchen, living room, baths, Jacuzzi, self-controlled heat bedroom with adjoining bath and and air. Rates:$$ with full breakfast. a year-round porch. Non-smoking. 758-5719. www.dragon-run-inn.com Amenities include cable TV, VCR, } Edentide Inn at Bland Point on the DVD, telephone, pier, complimen- Piankatank River, Deltaville. Three tary breads, cereals, coffee and air-conditioned rooms with TV and teas. VISA, MasterCard accepted. VCR. Private sitting room with fire- Call Suzanne at 757-472-7211 for place, private screened porch. Boat reservations. slips available. Sand beach and fish- } Pilot House Inn on Rt. 3 about a ing pier. Full breakfast. Rates:$$-$$$ mile from the Rappahannock River 776-6915. Bridge. 24 rooms, cable television, } Hampstead Farm, located three wireless internet, dining room, con- miles outside of Urbanna,on Streets ference room, and airport adjacent Ln., the farm is a circa 1750 home to inn. Rates:$. 758-2262. that once belonged to a relative of } Sanderling House Bed and Break- George Washington. This three bed- fast and Pine Tree Cottage, on room, two bath home is available for Broad Creek in Deltaville. Queen size rent. Massage sessions available. The beds, TV with built-in VCR, whirlpool farm overlooks 100 acres of green tub, breakfast, room service available, pasture. 758-5708 or 824-4777. slips for trailerable boat or for those } Harrow House Lover’s Lane, wishing to arrive by boat. 776-0970. Deltaville. View of Jackson Creek and www.sanderlinghouse.com ! the Bay. Three double rooms with shared bath, air-conditioned, cable Northumberland " # TV, continental breakfast. Rates:$. } Azalea Grove Bed and Breakfast 815-3102. on Millionaires Row, 316 Main St., $ } Heaven Scent Bed and Break- Reedville. A Victorian mansion with " ! ! fast at Chick Cove Manor 14180 southern elegance. Rooms include Gen. Puller Hwy., Deltaville. Farm- full breakfast. Tea Room available. house with ground floor room with Rates:$$. 453-5300. " king bed, upstairs family suite of } Bay Motel on Rt. 360 near % # & ' two queen-bedded rooms sharing a Reedville. 20 air-conditioned rooms bath. Robes provided. Refreshments with cable television and phone; $" and full breakfast on large screened swimming pool. Rates: $. 18754 porch. Cable TV, guest computers Northumberland Hwy. 453-5171. with internet, DVD collection and } Cats Cove Cottage off the West library. Will shuttle to local marinas. Yeocomico River, 2273 Mundy Pt. Parking area for boats and trailers. Rd., Callao. A private waterfront Open Apr.–Nov. Rates:$$-$$$. 832- cottage for two. Sailboat depth 6200. www.heavenscentbnb.com deep-water pier. Swimming pool, } Inn at Urbanna Creek Bed and rowboat. Continental breakfast Breakfast on Watling St. in the his- served weekends. Two night mini- toric district of Urbanna. Virginia’s mum. Rates:$$. 529-5056. www. Cottage has a queen bed, kitchen- catscovecottage.com ette, bath, porch with rockers, and } Fleeton Fields Bed and Breakfast private garden with rain shower. King 2783 Fleeton Rd., at Fleeton Point Suite includes separate sitting room, near Reedville. Three water view jacuzzi bath and shower. Watling suites with private baths, DirecTV, Suite includes two rooms with queen phones, robes, wireless internet. beds, and a private bath. All include Kayak and canoe available. Children full breakfast, robes, DirecTV, wireless and pets with prior arrangement. internet, library and patio. Rates:$$- With breakfast. Rates:$$$-$$$$ 453- $$$. 758-4661. 5014. wwwfleetonfields.com www.innaturbannacreek.com } Gables Bed and Breakfast Inn } Ivy Cottage, Hinton Ln., off Rt. at 859 Main St. in Reedville on 3 near Piankatank River Bridge. Cockrell’s Creek. Victorian Captain’s Upscale guest cottage for two on Mansion with 1800’s >> 44 zz Harrow House (VFTU3PPNTtOJHIUVQt$MFBOt2VJFU ( )*+', + -)-( ././0/0/1/ -PWFST-BOFt%FMUBWJMMFt - - 2)&,$3 %'-%3 2 eß*ULYßßß2IVAHßß43 Lodging 43 >> schooner mast built into the Westmoreland and water, 5-room motel, restaurant $$. 472-2044. Yellow Door Cottage 3 blocks home. In the c. 1874 National Reg- next door. $. 224-7956. } The Plaza B & B 21 Weems away has 1 bedroom, 1 bath and ister, Reedville Historic District. Two } Bell House Bed and Breakfast, } Riverview Inn 24 Hawthorne St. St. in Colonial Beach. 6 guest comparable amenities. All linens guest rooms with private baths in on 821 Irving Ave., Colonial Beach. in Colonial Beach. 21 guest rooms rooms with private baths; 2 are provided. Rates:$$$. 224-1101. main house. Coach house with four Alexander Graham Bell’s Victorian waterfront. Rates:$$. 224-0006. full suites, 4 are mini-suites. Full } Wakefield Motel on 1513 guest rooms with private baths and summer place on the Potomac River } Skipjack Inn on Rt. 608 at Port breakfast and afternoon refresh- Irving Ave. in Colonial Beach. 20 water views. Waterside cottage with is listed on the National Register of Kinsale Marina. Located in a ment included. Heated pool and rooms with cable TV, refrigerator two luxury suites. Boat slips available. Historic Places and is a Virginia His- restored 1912 waterfront home hot tub. Rates:$$$-$$$$. Two cot- and microwave. Rates:$. 224- With breakfast. Rates:$$$–$$$$ 453- toric Landmark. Four rooms with pri- overlooking the Yeocomico River. tages also available. The Garden 7311. 5209. vate baths. Robes, slippers, soaps, Four guest rooms. Private bath, Cottage adjoins The Plaza prop- } Washington and Lee Motel on www.thegablesbb.com shampoo, conditioner, hair dryers, telephone and individual tempera- erty. Equipped with kitchen, cen- Rt. 3 in Montross, 28 rooms with } GrandView Bed and Break- wine and cheese each evening, full ture control. A guest kitchenette is tral air, washer/dryer, dishwasher, microwaves and refrigerators. fast, 114 Riverside Ln., Reedville. breakfast. Rates:$$. 224-7000. available on the main floor. Rates:$- cable. Accommodates 6. The Rates:$. 493-8093. Waterfront bed and breakfast on www.thebellhouse.com the Chesapeake Bay, close to Smith } Days Inn on Colonial Ave. in Colo- Island and Tangier cruises. Private nial Beach. 60 rooms, swimming pier, breakfast, wheelchair acces- pool, HBO and ESPN, Continental sible. Rates:$$. 453-3890. breakfast. Rates:$. 224-0404. www.grandviewbb.freeyellow.com } Colonial Beach Cottages for rent } Ma’Margaret’s House a lov- daily, weekly, or monthly. ingly restored grandmother’s home } General’s Ridge Vineyard in expanded to meet the needs of the Hague offers The Manor House, Enjoying the Tides Inn is even easier with twenty-first century. It was built in Vineyard Views and The Carriage special rewards exclusively for our local friends. Just email [email protected] to 1914 as the residence of the propri- House accommodations all situ- join our Chesapeake Club, and receive points etor’s grandparents. Its beauty and ated amongst the grapevines of anytime you drop by to enjoy: convenient location is attractive to the vineyard. 703-313-9742 or casual to fine dining travelers needing one or more over- 493-0226 spa treatments night stays. All rooms have private } Guest Houses at Stratford Hall, Rt. Golden Eagle Golf Club baths, personal thermostat, color 214. The Cheek and the Astor guest the Tides Inn Gift Shop tv and wireless internet. 453-9110. houses each have a fully-equipped Think of us as It’s all waiting for you at the Tides Inn...named www.mamargaretshouse.com kitchen, living room, central heating “Virginia’s #1 resort” by Travel + Leisure } Northumberland Motel on 436 and air conditioning and guest rooms your own private readers. Just minutes away from home! Northumberland Hwy., Callao. 11 air- with private baths. 21 guest rooms. little country club. 480 King Carter Drive Irvington, VA conditioned rooms with cable televi- Breakfast and tour included. Rates:$$. 804.438.5000 tidesinn.com sion; daily/weekly/monthly rentals. 493-8038 ext. 8504. Rates:$. 529-6370. } Nightingale Motel and Marina } The Pointe Bed and Breakfast 101 Monroe Bay Ave. in Colonial in Burgess offers four bedrooms Beach. 35-slip marina with electric in a Victorian home on the Great Wicomico River. Views of the river from every angle. Dock provides space for tie up. Dock master avail- July Events at Historic Heathsville Tavern able on call. Includes breakfast. Rates:$$-$$$. 453-4174. Located on Rt 360 in Heathsville, VA Richmond } Chestnut Cove Bed and Break- Heathsville Farmers Market July 17, 9 am – 1 pm. Enjoy the History of the Civil War fast, on Morattico Creek, 511 Oakley with local Reenactors. Shop for Produce, Plants, Honey, Meat and so much more! Ln., Farnham. Two guest rooms with private baths, full breakfast and lunch. The home of Zekiah Glass, For more information about this Historic location or which offers two-day classes in creat- ing stained glass for a separate fee. Farmers Market: 804-580-3377. Rates:$$. 394-3142. www.zekiahglass.com } Greenwood Bed and Breakfast, The Tavern Gift Shop is open on Wed – Sat: 580-3536. 99 Maple St., Warsaw. Two guest rooms with private baths, cable TV; The Tavern Restaurant is open for lunch and dinner; central dining for guests. Country breakfast. Rates:$. 333-4353. please call 580-7900 for information } Best Western 4522 Richmond Rd., & reservations. Warsaw. 38 rooms, including suites, satellite TV, air conditioning, swim- ming pool, exercise room. Continen- tal breakfast. Rates:$-$$$. 333-1700. All proceeds benefit the Historic Heathsville Tavern Foundation. www.bestwestern.com/warsaw 44ßß2IVAHßß*ULYß e Rivah Campgrounds ates provided are daily unless King and Queen } Smith Point Marina and Camp- Rspecified and may vary accord- ground 989 Sunny Bank Rd., ing to the number in a party, loca- } Rainbow Acres Campground Rt. Reedville on Little Wicomico River. tion, etc. All provide full water, 631 (Frazier Ferry Rd.) off Rt. 14, on 10 campsites for seasonal campers. electric and sewage hookups unless the Mattaponi River near King and 453-4077. noted and all phone numbers are Queen Courthouse. 150 sites, boat in the 804 area code. Some camps ramps, gas, bait, planned activities. Richmond have web sites: call the camp for $25-$28. 785-9441. } Heritage Park 2570 Newland more information. Rd, Warsaw, on Menokin Bay off Lancaster Cat Point Creek. 78 sites plus log Gloucester } Belle Isle State Park seven miles cabins, 243 acres, pool, boat ramp, } Gloucester Point Family Camp- east of Lively. Campsites (23), free hiking trails, shaded picnic grounds. ground Rt. 636 near Ordinary, 3 mi. boat launching for overnight guests. $23-$32 (2 BR cabins, $95-$125). from Rt. 17, on Severn River at 3149 Camp store, laundry facilities and 333-4038. Campground Rd., Hayes. 235 sites, bath house. (800) 933-Park. } Naylors Beach Campground fishing pond, fishing and crabbing 4011 Naylors Beach Rd., on the piers, recreational hall, playground, Mathews Heritage Park Campground in Warsaw Rappahannock River near Warsaw. boat landing and rental campers. } Gwynn’s Island RV Resort End Sites for tents and trailers, camp Planned family activities. $25-$45. of Rt. 633 on Chesapeake Bay. 125 store, playground, boat ramp. $18. 642-4316. sites, sand beach, portable boat peake Bay. 300 sites, boating facili- mile N. of Urbanna on Robinson’s 333-3951. } Thousand Trails - Chesapeake launching, boat ramp nearby, rec- ties, pool, playgrounds, recreation Creek. 1,000 sites, two pools, con- Bay Preserve Off Rt. 198 on reation hall and camp store. 725- hall, planned entertainment. $40- ference center, playground, orga- Westmoreland Piankatank River. 400 sites, nation- 5700. $45 on waterfront. 725-5120. nized activities, charter fishing and } Coles Point Plantation Rt. 728, wide membership camping, pool, www.GwynnsIslandRVResort.com www.NewPointRVResort.com cruise boats, boat slips, boat stor- Coles Point. Family resort on the boating facilities, camp store, enter- } New Point Comfort RV Resort age, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom vacation Potomac. Marina, campground, tainment, organized activities. 693- Rt. 602 off Rt. 14 seven miles south Middlesex rentals. 2005-06 National RV Park rental cottages, pool, AC’s Restau- 6924. of Mathews Courthouse, on Chesa- } Bethpage Camp-Resort One of the Year. $54.95 May 15–Sept. rant. 472-3955. 14. (excluding premium days) 758- } Harbor View Campground 15 4349. Harbor View Circle, Colonial Beach. www.bethpagecamp.com Open June–Sept. 140 campsites } Bush Park Campground Rt. 724 with full hookups. Family oriented, near Wake. 400 sites, new year- outdoor pool, recreation center, round section, pool, recreation hall, boat slips, fishing, picnic area, laundry, scheduled activities, pier, horseshoes, playground and bas- boat ramp. $35. 776-6750. ketball. 224-8164. } Cross Rip Ltd. Off Rt. 33 on Rt. } Leedstown Campground on Rt. 1113 (Cross Rip Rd.) in Deltaville on 637 near Oak Grove. Open May Chesapeake Bay. Beach boat basin, 1–Nov. 1. 20 RV sites. 10 tent sites. water and electric. Reservations Waterfront camping, fishing pier, requested. $20-$25. 776-9324. boat launch, gas dock, camp store } Grey’s Point Camp Rt. 3 and arcade. 224-7445. near bridge at Topping, on the } Monroe Bay Campground Rt. 658 Rappahannock River. 600 sites, Colonial Beach. 302 sites, including boat ramp and slips, bait and tackle 134 full hookup sites. Playground, shop (Virginia Saltwater Tourna- game room, campground store, ment weigh station), gas dock, propane on site, beach area and recreation hall, pool, nature trails, boat ramp. 224-7418. planned entertainment. $54.95 May } Port Kinsale Marina Highway 15-Sept. 14. (excluding premium 3 to Rt. 202 to Rt. 608, Kinsale. days) 758-2485. Camping on the Yeocomico River. www.greyspointcamp.com Bath houses, fishing pier, pool, pavilion, biking and recreation Northumberland areas on 45 wooded acres. 472- } Chesapeake Bay Camp-Resort 2044. 382 Campground Rd., Reedville } Westmoreland State Park six on Little Wicomico River. Pool, chil- miles northwest of Montross off dren’s playground, mini golf, satel- Rt. 3. Camping (133 sites), group Open 7 days a week lite TV, deluxe hot showers, canoe camping (3 sites), and 26 cabins. 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. rentals and boat ramp. Big rig sites, Pool and boat launch free for over- Beginning June 14 open daily 10 am- 10 pm tent and smaller RV sites available. night guests. Camp store, laundry (Turn left on Sunnybank Rd., 2 facilities and bathhouse. 1-800- miles to Campground Rd., look for 933-PARK for reservations, 493- entrance sign) 453-3430. 8221 for park information. eß*ULYßßß2IVAHßß45 RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER – DELTAVILLE Wide, expansive views of river! 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A recent Tues.–Fri. 10–4 and Sat.10–2 expansion included the open- with a $5 daily use fee for non- ing of the “Carl D. Silver Gal- members. Annual memberships lery,” another smaller gallery, are offered for $25. 462-7280. an expanded gift shop, refer- ence room, document storage } Morattico Waterfront Museum room, and handicap accessible is housed in the former Morattico restrooms. General Store building (c. 1901) Currently on display is “Calm at 6584 Morattico Rd. Before the Storm: Life in Antebel- The museum offers exhibits lum Essex.” The exhibit covers related to country store keeping, the period from 1800-1860 and watermen’s activities and agricul- presents a depiction of life in ture in the former working water- Essex County prior to the Civil men’s village. Also on display are War. Additional exhibits continue, Native American artifacts and such as “from Sandlot to Semi- photos and documents relating pro: Baseball in Essex County,” Northern Neck Farm Museum to the village’s history. which follows the story of Amer- The museum is open May–Oct. ica’s pastime in the county from on Sat. and Sun. from noon–4 just after the Civil War to present WW II veterans. The “Good Old The church is open to the The museum is open Thurs.– p.m. day. The museum also houses two Days” exhibit will resume July 1. public from 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Sat. from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. 436- civil war dioramas: “Shelling of An archaeology exhibit will be free of charge. The reception 9100. } Northern Neck Sports Wall Camden,” and “Ft. Lowry.” Con- presented in October and con- center and museum are open of Fame located in the Sports tinuing museum exhibits include tinue through November 30. Apr.–Nov. from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. } Mary Ball Washington Centre at 60 South Main St. in prehistoric fossils, Native Ameri- The free museum is open Mon.– Mon.–Sat. and 2–5 p.m. Sun. Museum is located at 8346 Mary Kilmarnock features plaques can artifacts, colonial relics, and Sat. from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. and by Call ahead for group tours, 438- Ball Rd (Rt 3) in the heart of the with bios and photos of indi- items from the American Revolu- appointment. 693-1234. 6855. Lancaster Courthouse Historic viduals past and present that tion, Bacon’s Rebellion, the Civil District, and is named in honor have excelled in sports from the War and World Wars I and II. } Pocahontas Museum at } Kilmarnock Museum at 76 N. of George Washington’s mother Northern Neck of Virginia. Free. The museum is located at Gloucester Courthouse has infor- Main St. features displays and who was born in Lancaster. Col- Open Mon.–Fri. 9–5:30, Sat. 9–4. 218 Water Ln. and is open free mation, artifacts and pictures exhibits focusing on Kilmarnock’s lections focus on the history 435-1211. of charge daily (except for Wed. relating to the Indian Pocahon- past and present, including areas of Lancaster and surrounding and Sun.) from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. tas, Captain John Smith and the of commerce and banking; mari- counties, and the changing and } Steamboat Era Museum at The gift shop offers historic Powhatan Indians. On display is time, seafood and agricultural permanent exhibit galleries are 156 King Carter Dr. in Irvington books, jewelry and other items of a rock traditionally known as the concerns; schools, churches and housed in the historic buildings interprets the era of the steam- interest about Essex County, the one on which Capt. John Smith’s social customs; and children’s of the 1797 clerk’s office, 1821 boats and their importance to Northern Neck and the Middle head was placed when Pocahon- interests. A miniature of Leon old jail, and 1828 Lancaster commerce, culture, education, Peninsula. 443-4690 . tas saved his life at Werawoco- Rice’s Soda Shoppe was made House. entertainment and social con- museum news. moco (Wicomico) in Gloucester and donated by Nancy Clark. Featured through May is the nections to small towns along Gloucester County. On display are artifacts found special exhibit, “Glimpses of the Chesapeake Bay and its } Gloucester Museum of His- The museum is open on the during the downtown revitaliza- Colonial and Early American tributaries. Dioramas, oral histo- tory is in the Botetourt Building second Sat. of each month tion, donated by Fletcher Brown Life,” showcasing some of the ries, models, artifacts, paintings, at 6539 Main St. (Rt. 17 Business) through Oct. from 1–4 p.m. and IV. Also featured is an exhibit museum collection’s finest, and photos and audio and interactive near the historic Courthouse by appointment. 693-2795. called “Made in the Northern oldest, examples of silverware, components. Square. The building, built about Neck” featuring the work of tableware, clothing, jewelry, fur- The “Welcome Aboard” exhibit 1770, was New’s Ordinary, a road- Lancaster local artists, and a DVD called niture and other domestic items features an eight foot cutaway side tavern. For May, National } Christ Church and Carter “Kilmarnock Virginia, A Living from the 1700s and early 1800s. model of the steamer Lancaster. Military Appreciation Month, the Reception Center and Museum History.” The Genealogy & History Also featured are vignettes of museum will introduce the new at the intersection of Rts. 646 The Kilmarnock-Lancaster Tex- Library contains published various rooms such as a typical permanent “Battle of the Hook” and 709 between Irvington and acos exhibit includes uniforms, records of Lancaster County, the stateroom, wheelhouse, boiler exhibit, which was donated by Weems was built in 1735 by photographs, team records, Northern Neck, and other Virginia room, galley and dining room. the Battle of the Hook Commit- Robert “King” Carter. equipment and newspaper clip- locales. Thousands of books The exhibit includes a six-foot tee and created by Warren Deal. The museum houses the origi- pings. and reference items include map showing steamboat wharf Other displays of military con- nal communion silver engraved The current exhibit, “Edgar court records, census data, busi- stops. flicts, which will continue through by order of the Parish Vestry in McCrobie Collection,” features ness information, Virginia vital Summer hours are Thurs.–Sat. June 30 will focus on Gloucester’s 1720. photographs of Kilmarnock life. records, county histories, church from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. >> 49 eß*ULYßßß2IVAHßß47 BURGESS HOUSE, INC. ntique’n Always a Sale t the Specialty Shops, Antiques & Treasures ivah 80 Jessie Dupont Memorial Hwy. A Burgess, VA (804) 453-5900 THE R “Nadji Nook’’ Buzzie’s Place An Unforgettable Shopping Experience! Good Bead & Baci beads 16 Rooms in this restored Victorian Home Crab Wine Glasses & Local Art all fi lled with unbelievable inventory ANTIQUES Furniture, Home Decor, Nautical Items, Unique Treasures Jewelry and Collectables. 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West of Warsaw on Rt. 3 Open for the Summer Elderly Treasures 804-333-6362 Great Discounted Merchandise Antiques, Gifts, Pottery Between George Washington’s Birthplace 804-313-7796 and Stratford Hall Plantation Highway 3 • Montross, Virginia Callao Buy Rite Hours: Fri..-Sat. 10 am-3 pm Thursday-Sunday 10 am–5 pm Rt. 360, Callao 6904 Northumberland Hwy 804-224-8895 804-529-7505 Heathsville, Virginia :MA BL 48ßß2IVAHßß*ULYß e Museums 47 >> and Sun. from 1–4 p.m. US Navy sailors, fish packing related gift items. deadrise workboats. The seven The museum also features a Donation only. 438-6888. houses, boat repair facilities, and Admission is free. Open Fri. log F. D. Crockett, a bay buyboat, variety of other county memora- marinas. The museum honors the and Sat. from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. is at the museum’s Pierwalk. bilia, including Civil War military Mathews past and works to educate the through Oct. 725-3487. In the boat shop visitors can items, Indian relics, a mastodon } Gwynn’s Island Museum future about the maritime history see under construction a flat- tooth, maritime items (including Gwynn’s Island Museum on Rt. of Mathews. Middlesex bottomed utility skiff typical of the pen and ink ship drawings 633 at Rose Ln. features a pre- The museum is staffed by vol- } Deltaville Maritime Museum Deltaville boats of the past or of Dr. A. L. VanName, long-time Civil War Wheeler and Wilson unteers, generally on Fridays and and Holly Point Nature Park are other new projects. county physician), agricultural sewing machine on loan, and a Saturdays from Apr.–Nov. from on 30 acres on the edges of Mill In the park are picnic tables, and industrial tools, toys and tableaux depicting the legend of 10–2, or by request for groups. If Creek just off Gen. Puller Hwy. walking trails, and a children’s personal effects. Col. Hugh Gwynn accepting what the “open” flag is flying, you’re (Rt. 33) on Jackson Creek Rd. garden. There is bird watching The exhibits are free and open is now called Gwynn’s Island from invited inside. 725-4444. and Rt. 660 east of Deltaville. and plenty of butterflies to chase to the public Fri. and Sat., 10 Princess Pocahontas in gratitude The focus of this year’s exhib- through the fish-shaped wild- a.m.–3 p.m. for saving her life when she fell } Tompkins Cottage Near the its will be Middlesex in the Civil flower meadow. Open daily from There is a gift shop. Member- from her canoe. Also featured Mathews Courthouse is Tomp- War 1861-1865 and will run until 9 a.m. until dusk. ship is available and donations is memorabilia from the 1907 kins Cottage, a typical tidewater 2015. This exhibit opens May 1 The museum is open Memo- help operate the museum. Vol- Jamestown Exposition. cottage of the early 1800’s. It during the “Working Waterman’s rial Day–Labor Day, Tues.–Sat. unteers welcome. 758-3663. One of the new attractions houses a museum and headquar- Weekend” celebration and con- 10–4 and Sun. 1–4. Sept.–Dec. this season will be an extensive ters of the Mathews Historical tinues for the whole year. Arti- and Mar.–Apr. Sat. 10–4, and Northumberland display of antique spectacles Society. facts and models from when Sun. 1–4 Closed Jan. & Feb. 776- } Northern Neck Farm collected by the late Dr. Wm. The oldest wooden structure Deltaville was the “Boat Building 7200. Museum is located at 12705 H.Gatten, Optometrist who prac- in the courthouse, it was used by Capital of the Chesapeake” are Northumberland Hwy, 2.2 miles ticed in Hudgins for many years. Christopher Tompkins as a gen- also shown. } Middlesex County Museum west of Burgess on Rt 360. Another exhibit includes arti- eral store starting in 1816. An outside boat shed has at 777 Gen. Puller Hwy. features Luther Welch donated the facts from a mid-18th century The museum houses a perma- been built to shelter some of the a large country store exhibit. property and much of the equip- home site that was uncovered by nent exhibit of Mathews history historic vessels on display. The Memorabilia and medals of Lt. ment, to create a museum that Hurricane Isabel, including glass including information on Captain W.A. Johns is a 34-foot three-log General Lewis B. (Chesty) Puller would tell the story of farming and pottery shards dating from Sally Tompkins, the only woman bottom sailing canoe that has USMC (Ret.), the most decorated in the Northern Neck. Inside the the 17th century, a King George officer in the Confederate Army. had a number of working lives in Marine in U.S. history, are dis- big red barn is a photographic III half penny dated 1773, Native Also included is an area of chang- Deltaville waters. Also displayed played. One of the main exhib- exhibit of farms, an American American points, pottery and ing exhibits, a county map, and a is an old sora skiff once used for its is “Dressed for the Good Old Indian exhibit and farm equip- fossils. There also are photos of sales area offering publications bird hunting in the Dragon Run, Days: Clothing from Middlesex ment used in the planting season two barrel wells. concerning Mathews history and and several small skipjacks and County, 1850–1920.” such as antique trac- >> 50 Also on display are items relat- ing to the Black American history of Gwynn’s Island, prehistoric Native Americans, and an exten- 34 >> sive history on the life of Captain John Smith and his connection to Gwynn’s Island. There is a 100- plus year old corn sheller, with original red paint and name. There is a large collection of antique medical instruments from the estate of the late Mathews physician, Dr. James Warren Dorsey Haynes, and the old Grimstead Post Office (com- plete with postmaster). The museum, open 1–5 p.m. each Fri., Sat. and Sun. May– Oct., has two floors of exhibits, a research library and gift shop. Admission is free, donations wel- come. 725-7949. } Mathews Maritime Museum located at 482 Main St., (just South of Mathews Courthouse) the museum features memo- rabilia, artifacts, documents, photos, models, and many mem- ories of time gone by. Long a boat building area of note, Mathews additionally has had its share of local watermen, menhaden fishermen, merchant mariners, eß*ULYßßß2IVAHßß49 Museums 7!4%2&2/.4 49 >> tors, hand tools, planters, The museum is open daily from the house provides a unique oppor- seed hullers and butter churns. 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. May through tunity to see “behind the walls” of New exhibits include a children’s Oct. Admission is $5 for adults an 18th century mansion. area and an exhibit on Northern and free for children under 12. The King Conservation and Neck rural electrification. 453-6529. www.rfmuseum.org Visitors Center provides informa- The gift shop has unique items tion on the history of the property including a first edition collect- } Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern and the architectural conserva- ible tractor. Hours are Sat. 10 is located in the historic district tion work going on at Menokin. a.m.–2 p.m. and Sun. 1–4 p.m. of Heathsville at 73 Monument Hike trails to Cat Point Creek Admission is $2 for adults, $1.00 Place behind the old courthouse. through the Rappahannock River for students, and children under A 1700’s restored Tavern and com- Valley National Wildlife Refuge. 12 are free. 761-5952. munity square, the site includes a From Apr.–Oct., open Mon.–Sat., gift shop, foundation office, Black- 10 a.m.–4 p.m. From Nov.–March, } Reedville Fishermen’s Museum smith Shop and Carriage House. open Mon.–Fri. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. and at 504 Main St., Reedville offers The Transportation Museum Build- weekends by appointment. visitors a glimpse of the rich ing houses a permanent exhibit - heritage of the fishermen and the Chicacoan Oak. The museum } Richmond County Museum watermen of Virginia’s Northern also offers a community room for at 5874 East Richmond Rd. in Neck and the Chesapeake Bay. rent and houses various types of Warsaw in the county’s old jail. -ATHEWS #OUNTY s 7ESTON (ALL 2D A new exhibit will open May educational programs. Built in 1872, the jail was previ- Charming, New Home, “Daybreak”, located on 28 called “A Fishing Expedition: Tavern Gift Shop hours: Wed.– ously used as an office for the A menhaden vessel’s story of Sat. 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. 580- board of education and court. East River, features wide views, deep capturing fish in the 1920’s and 3536. Blacksmith Shop hours: The museum includes three gal- water. Extraordinary home. Custom throughout. 1930’s”. In addition to the main Tues., Thurs., Sat. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. leries, exhibit rooms and an Reduced! $1,295,000 See listing at museum gallery housing its per- Tavern Restaurant, please call office. The jail’s hanging cham- manent and changing exhibit gal- 580-7900. Tavern Foundation ber is also on the second floor www.morganedwardsrealestate.com leries, the museum features the hours: Mon. to Thurs. 9 a.m.– and is a point of interest. Call Debbie Morgan 804-815-8621 Pendleton Building with its boat noon. 580-3377. On permanent display at the and model workshops and the Volunteers and members wel- museum is a scale model of the -ORGAN %DWARDS 2EAL %STATE s 3HOWN BY APPT historic William Walker House. come. Call the Foundation Office historic 1748 Richmond County In the water, the museum at 580-3377. www.rhhtfounda- Courthouse, the third oldest court- showcases the Claud W. Somers, tion.org house in Virginia, a collection of a 42-foot skipjack built in 1911, Forrest Patton photography and which offers tours twice monthly, Richmond an old fashioned country store. and the Elva C., a 55-foot tra- } Menokin 4037 Menokin Rd., north Another exhibit features Francis ditional workboat built in 1922, of Warsaw, was built c. 1769. It was Lightfoot Lee, signer of the Dec- which offers tours to members the home of Independence signer laration of Independence. only. Francis Lightfoot Lee. A partial ruin, Open Wed.–Sat. >> 52 See what flying is really meant to be in our impeccably restored 1943 Fairchild PT-19 Reasonable Rates Ramsey Masonry Call us for an appointment. Robert L. Ramsey, Jr. (804) 580-0103 (804) 580-6405 P.O. Box 176 at Hummel Field, Topping s "RICK "LOCK Heathsville, VA 22473 436-2977 758-9500 s 3TONEWORK 50ßß2IVAHßß*ULYß e NOTICE The business location formally known as IsaBell K. Horsley Real Estate, Ltd. Builder’s Salvage and Surplus at 2721 Richmond Road, Warsaw VA, has a new 5RBANNA s 7HITE 3TONE s $ELTAVILLE s -ATHEWS name and phone number. Our new name is (804)758-2430 435-2644 766-9297 725-5680 Discounted Building Supply & Surplus. East River Cottage Fishing Bay Townhome Our new phone # is . 804-333-1234 Historic Mathews $489,000 Deltaville $460,000 We still specialize in offering surplus building supplies (windows, doors and cabinets) at huge discounts. 745’ Waterfront 3-3.5’ MLW Great views over Fishing Bay Harbour! Private 3.7 Acres 24’ Sunroom w/FP Adjacent to Multiple Marinas All SPECIAL ORDERS are also Open Floor Plan, 3 Bdrms, 2 Bths 20’ Great Rm w/FP New 23’ Chef’s DISCOUNTED. Larry is still here! {Jane Cargill & Jane Reed team up to Stage & Kitchen. 1st Fl Master, 3 Bdrms and study Same great service. Even better prices. Sell your Home} Swimming Pool. 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Kings Hwy. near Montross pre- serves the history and legacy of } Museum at Colonial Beach is education for African American stu- housed in the former Hoffman dents in the Northern Neck, espe- Gas Building (c. 1893) at the cially in Westmoreland County. corner of Hawthorn and Wash- The museum is a depository ington Streets. for collections, artifacts, memo- The museum depicts Colonial rabilia, documents and other Beach heritage through various items related to education. artifacts donated or on loan from Built in 1937 in the Colonial local residents. Emphasis is on Revival style, A. T. Johnson High the period from 1890 through School was the first public educa- 1958 when the town was a busy tion facility serving African Amer- river tourism attraction that drew ican students in Westmoreland. huge summer crowds. The school was named for Arm- The museum is open Sat. stead Tasker Johnson, a black and Sun. from 1–4 p.m. and by educator and community leader appointment. 224-3379. instrumental in its construction. Open on Sat. from 10 a.m.–2 p.m., } Stratford Hall Plantation is off Sun. from 2 p.m.–4 p.m. and other Rt. 3 northeast of Montross on Rt. times by appointment, 493-7070. 214. Stratford Hall Plantation was home to several generations of } George Washington Birth- famous Lees. It was the boyhood place National Monument is home of Richard Henry Lee and located on Rt. 204, southeast of Francis Lightfoot Lee, signers of Oak Grove. George Washington the Declaration of Independence. is among Westmoreland County’s General Henry “Light-Horse most famous native sons. Com- Harry” Lee was a Revolutionary mander of the Continental Army, War hero and served as one of Revolutionary War hero and first General George Washington’s President of the United States, most trusted officers. He was he professed to be first and fore- Robert E. Lee’s father. General most a farmer. He was born on Robert E. Lee was born in 1807 February 22, 1732 at this site on at Stratford Hall. His cradle can Pope’s Creek. be seen on the tour of the Great Open to the public 9 a.m.–5 House. 493-8371. p.m. Admission $3. 16 and under free. 224-1732. } Westmoreland Museum is on Courthouse Square in Montross. } Kinsale Museum is “On The The Westmoreland County Visi- Green” in the heart of the historic tor Center welcomes visitors as village of Kinsale on Rt. 203, off they enter the foyer of the build- Rt. 202. Located on a low bluff at ing. The museum and visitor’s the head of a branch of the Yeo- center share quarters with the comico River, Kinsale has enjoyed Hungerford Library, Northern a rich maritime history. Neck of Virginia Historical Soci- The museum is dedicated ety and Northern Neck Historical to the preservation, collection, Research Library. exhibition and interpretation of Exhibits include a replica of local history. It’s in a late 19th George Washington’s baby quilt century barroom, which was used and an exhibit on the history of as a meat market in the 1920’s; electricity in the Northern Neck. next door is a soda fountain built Outdoors, visitors can stroll in 1922, and the 1909 Bank of in the Presidents Garden, which Kinsale building stands just off honors the three U. S. Presidents the green beside the Kinsale born on the Northern Neck: Motor Corp. building (1919). George Washington, James RICK AND SUSAN TURNEY At the foot of Steamboat Hill Madison and James Monroe. is the old Kinsale Wharf, a hub Open six days a week OFFICE: 804-435-2767 of activity for some 350 years. 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Keeney, D.D.S. "À>Ê>`Ê >Ýv>V>Ê-ÕÀ}iÊÉÊ iÌ>Ê«>ÌÊ-ÕÀ}iÀÞ (VW2MEQXY%PI\ERHIV/IIRI],EVVMW1IX^KIV (]QSR %WWSGMEXIW4' [[[SVEPJEGMEPWYVKIV]GSQ Review Rivah Fare Lunch at Lowery’s is a ‘Rivah’ tradition by Deborah Haynes Lowery’s Restaurant ocated in the heart of the bus- Ltling town of Tappahannock, Lowery’s Restaurant is open almost every day of the year and the lunch crowd always shows up. Whether you fill your plate from If You Go the large buffet tables or order from the extensive lunch/dinner Lowery’s Restaurant menu, the reason is obvious why 528 Church Lane the clientele is so loyal—the food (at Routes 17 & 360) is simply delicious. Tappahannock, Va. Famous for its perfectly-pre- pared seafood, Lowery’s serves 443-2800 up great steaks and fabulous fried chicken, as well. Add in their heavenly homemade rolls, tasty- sweet hush puppies, fresh salads Open and seasonal vegetable selections and you quickly understand what Monday-Thursday good cooking is all about. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. We went for a weekday lunch Lunch & Dinner; and immediately recognized sev- Friday eral familiar faces, including two Lowery thing on the sampler plate was delightful, but pie, coconut cream cake, cherry cheesecake 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. family members who were assisting their staff take a special note—the crabcakes at Lowery’s and more, I finally selected Apple Brown Lunch & Dinner; to keep the traffic flowing smoothly. Since the are some of the finest in the world. The fresh Betty with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for us Saturday restaurant opened in 1938, it has been owned jumbo lump crab meat is held together with to share. Scrumptious! 8 a.m.-10:30 a.m. and operated by the Lowery family and, over precious little filler; then the crabcake is fried Several staff members wished us a good day Breakfast Buffet, and the years, they have become well-known for to a fluffy perfection and practically melts in as we made our way to the door and I thought 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. their hands-on approach to the business and your mouth. to myself that lunch at Lowery’s makes any day Lunch & Dinner; their reputation for caring customer service. My husband loves scallops and chose the better than just good—it makes it special! Sunday Lowery’s is a large restaurant with several southern-fried variety for his main course, 8 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. dining rooms, and almost every seat was taken along with generous sides of cole slaw and Breakfast Buffet and the entire time we were there. The atmosphere green beans. He shared a couple of the scal- On The Menu 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. was altogether relaxed and comfortable with a lops with me, so I could experience firsthand Salads, soups, sides, starters, sandwiches, Lunch & Dinner. “hometown social” feel to it. We felt as though just how well they were prepared. Large and seafood, steaks, chicken, combo platters, petite we were in a cool, inviting oasis from the hot, lightly breaded, they were excellent. dinners, kids menu, daily specials: $2.50-$30. busy street just outside the window. I decided to go with the petite All-American Buffets: Lunch Monday-Friday; Dinner Did you know? While we waited for our appetizer, my hus- fried chicken dinner (for seniors and smaller Friday-Sunday; Breakfast Saturday & Sunday. band and I chatted about the interesting mix appetites) with fresh steamed squash, boiled Beer, Wine, Cocktails. There’s a fun Lowery’s of old and new decor. Restaurant memorabilia potatoes and, of course, those marvelous Reservations accepted for groups of 8 or “museum” in the restaurant from past decades is displayed on paneled homemade rolls. Nobody does fried chicken more. where you will see a 1910 walls, a founder’s portrait hangs above a fire- quite like Lowery’s Cadillac and a 1926 Chrysler place in the buffet room, and antiques are scat- and I fully enjoyed once owned by a family tered throughout. This all blends quite easily the wonderfully moist member. Also on display with more modern touches added through the and crisp breast and are family and business years, such as wide-screen TVs placed in just drumstick that came trophies, antique typewrit- about every dining area. with the petite meal, ers, vintage Victrolas, and The service during our visit was oh-so-good. as well as the lovely old golf clubs. There’s a Our server, April, was careful to hold back our fresh vegetables. wishing well with prizes for main courses while we enjoyed our appetizer Dessert? Oh, yes! I the kids and you might even and was quick to bring tea and water refills. could not look at the be greeted by the resident She checked our progress often and, at the end creations on that huge Mynah bird as you browse of our meal, she brought a tray heavy-laden dessert tray without among the artifacts! with every imaginable choice of dessert. sampling at least one Our shared starter was the Seafood Party of them. From mouth- Sampler (pictured), which contained an watering choices such assortment of mini-crabcakes, bacon-wrapped as mega-bite Milky broiled scallops, fried oysters, hush puppies Way cake, bread pud- and a half-pound of steamed shrimp. Every- ding, Boston cream 54ßß2IVAHßß*ULYß e Rivah Dining estaurants are listed by county } Jessica’s Sweet Shop, Cafe and Rand all are in the 804 area Bakery Fresh roasted coffee. Salads, code unless noted. Call for hours. soups, sandwiches. Fresh baked cin- B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner. namon rolls, scones, yeast breads. $ indicates average price range of Bakery goods to go. B/L/$. Morgan entrees: $ = under $10; $$ = $10 to Building, Main St. Gloucester Court $16; $$$ = over $16. House. 693-5235. } Juan’s Mexican Cafe and Can- Essex tina Mexican menu. L/D/weekend } Applebee’s American cuisine, breakfast $$. Rt. 17, across from steaks, ribs, stir-fried specialties and York River Crossing, 642-5401. more. 1650 Tappahannock Blvd. } Keepers Hot grille. B/L/carry- Near Walmart. L/D/$$. 443-0361. out/$. Rt. 17, three miles south of } Asia Café Chinese restaurant Saluda. 758-5720. serving Szechwan, Hunan and Can- } Kelsick Specialty Market Gour- tonese cuisine. Take out. Essex met shop. Fresh baked breads and Square Shopping Center. 1619 pastries. Salads, soups. Take-out Tappahannock Blvd. Tappahannock. dinners and freezer selections. Wine Open 7 days. L/D/$. 445-9991. tastings some Sat. Well-stocked } Bella’s Italian Restaurant and wine racks. Take out only/$. Main Pizzeria Pizza, subs, spaghetti, and St., Gloucester. 693-6500. wraps. Lunch specials. L$/D$$. 1673 } Nick’s Spaghetti and Steak Tappahannock Blvd. 443-4912. House Traditional Greek cuisine, } China King Buffet Chinese Szech- Italian dishes, steaks and seafood. wan, Cantonese and Peking cuisines George Washington Mem. Hwy., plus American foods. Lunch spe- Maverick’s Restaurant in Burgess Gloucester Point. Open 7 days. cials, family dinners, carryout ser- L/D/$$. 642-2330. vice. L/D/$$. 1392 Tappahannock } Number One Chinese cuisine, eat Blvd., Tappahannock. 443-2099. Tappahannock, 443-4314. American menu served country Gloucester. 693-7218. in or takeout. $$. Walter Reed Plaza. } Ferebee’s Food and spirits. } Pizza Hut Rts. 17 and 360 in style. B/L/D/$. Rt. 17, Glenns. 758- } Domino’s Pizza Home delivery in 693-3851 or 694-5850. Handcut steaks, fresh local sea- Tappahannock. $$. 443-2915. 3031. Courthouse area. $$. George Wash- } Olivia’s in the Village Steaks, food, salads, sandwiches, des- } Rivahside Cafe In downtown } Antonio’s Italian Restaurant ington Hwy. 693-6800. seafood and pasta, B/L/D $$ 6597 serts. L/D/$$. 330 Prince St., Tappahannock. Homemade soups, Italian specialties, pasta, pizza, cal- } El Ranchito Mexican menu with Main St., Gloucester. 694-0057. Tappahannock. 443-5715. salads and sandwiches. Lunch spe- zones, subs. L/D/$-$$ Sun.–Thurs. burritos, taco salad, tamales, chili } Pizza Hut Rt. 17 in Gloucester } Java Jack’s Coffee House Open cials. B/L/$. 443-2333. 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Fri. and Sat. 11 rellenos. Closed Mon. L/D/$. Rt. 17 Point. $$. 642-4620. daily at 8 a.m. Serving breakfast } Roma’s Italian Restaurant Com- a.m.–10 p.m. 6685 Fox Centre Park- Bypass, Gloucester. 694-8003. } The Point Bar & Grill Appetiz- only on Sun.,Mon.–Wed. breakfast plete Italian menu. Lunch and dinner way, Gloucester. 693-2229. } Goodfella’s Varied menu featur- ers, steaks, seafood. L/D/$$. 1785 & lunch. Fri., & Sat. breakfast, lunch specials. L/D/$. Tappahannock. } Applebee’s American cuisine, ing seafood, steaks and prime rib. George Washington Mem. Hwy., & dinner. B$/L$/D$$. 504 Church 443-5240. steaks, ribs, stir-fried specialties and Open at 4:30 p.m. Wed–Sat; 11:30 Gloucester Point Shopping Center. Ln. Tappahannock. 443-5225 or } Shoney’s Breakfast buffet. more. Take out, too. L/D/$$. Wal- a.m.–9 p.m. Sun./$$$. Rt. 17, Hayes. 684-2234. 443-0225. B/L/D/$. Hwy. 17, Tappahannock, mart Shopping Center, Gloucester. 693-5950. } The River’s Inn and Crab Deck } Hobbs Hole Restaurant Serving 443-5306. 694-3160. } Good Fortune Chinese Restau- provides seasonally changing hand cut steaks, baby back ribs, } TNL Restaurant Featuring BBQ } Bangkok Noi Authentic Thai cui- rant Cantonese and Szechwan. entrees using fresh, local seafood fresh fish & seafood, pork and much ribs, chicken, catering. Dine in or sine. L/D/$-$$ Mon.-Sat. Closed Dine in or take out. Beer, wine, and produce. Views of Sarah Creek more. Lunch & dinner Wed.–Fri. carry out. L/D/$$. 834 Church Ln. Sun. 6724 Main St., Gloucester. cocktails. L/D/$$. Main St. Center. on the York River and outdoor dining Dinner only on Sat. Sunday brunch Tappahannock. 443-5959. 695-1177. 694-0111. available. Reservations accepted. 11:30–3 p.m. Dinner reservations } Bao Zhonz Bao Four steam tables } Great Wall Hunan and Szechwan $$-$$$. 8109 Yacht Haven Rd. suggested. 1267 Hobbs Hole Dr., . Gloucester featuring Hunan, Cantonese, Szech- Chinese cuisine. Family meal spe- Gloucester Point. 642-6161. Tappahannock. 443-4451. } 5 Bucks Fresh Pizza Pizza, salads, wan cuisine plus sushi counter and cials. Lunch specials. Take out or eat } Rosemary and Wine Tapas, full } Los Portales authentic Mexican subs, calzones, strombolis, gyros, American food. Table service sec- in. Open 7 days. L/D/$. The Shops wine bar and microbrews (including cuisine. Eat in or take out. Featuring 25 flavors of hot wings. Medium tion next door. Lunch and dinner at Gloucester. 695-0500. Legends). Reservations advised on quesadillas, fajitas, burritos, enchi- cheese or pepperoni pizza for $5. specials. Eat in or take out. L/D/$. } Hana Sushi Sushi bar and Japa- weekends. D/$-$$ 17 Plaza. 684- ladas and more. L/D/$-$$ 1425 York River Crossing. $$ 642-5823. Hayes Shopping Center. 684-0909. nese Hibachi cooking. Watch the 0777. Tappahannock Blvd., Tappahannock } Anna’s Pizza Pizza, subs, salads, } Cruiser’s Sports Bar and Grill chefs perform startling tricks with } Ruby Tuesday Burgers, extensive 443-0132. Italian dinners. $$. Main St. Center. Homemade lunch specials. Char- knives as they cook to order! D/$$. salad bar. American style cooking. } Lowery’s Seafood Family 693-4171. broiled steaks, deli sandwiches. York River Crossing, Gloucester Curbside Service. L/D/$$. 6749 Fox dining, specializing in crab cakes, } Anna’s Pizza Pasta dishes, subs, L/D/$$. White Marsh Shopping Point. 642-3055. Center Parkway, Gloucester, near oysters, shrimp, fish, beef and all- pizza. Take out only. $$ Rt. 17 at Center, Gloucester. 693-6246. } Hong Kong Chinese takeout. WalMart. 694-4955. American chicken. House salad Glenns beside Friday’s Marine. 758- } Damon’s Seafood, prime rib, Small eat-in area. Smoke-free. $$. } Sal’s Pizza subs, pizza, pastas. dressings. Meeting facilities. Open 1112. sandwiches, subs. Breakfast Sun. York River Crossing, Gloucester. L/D/$$. 2520 George Washington 7 days. L/D/$$$. Rts. 17/360. } Ann’s Family Dining Traditional L/D/$$. Beside Fary Ford on Rt. 17, 642-5555. Mem. Hwy., across >> 56 eß*ULYßßß2IVAHßß55 Dining 55 >> from Wachovia Bank. Motel Dr., West Point; In front of the 642-6470. Washington Burgess Motel. 843- } Salsa’s Mexican Grill Mexican 2333. atmosphere. Fajitas, tacos, chimi- } Pizza Hut West Point Shopping changas, enchiladas and vegetar- Center in West Point. $. 843-3444. ian entrees. Karaoke. Open 7 days. } Tony and George’s Seafood and North Main Street • Rt. 3 L/D/$. 4329 George Washington Italian dishes. L/D/$$ 2880 King Mem. Hwy. 684-5545. William Ave., West Point 843-4448. } Sazeracs Gourmet dining featur- } Tops China Take out or eat in. ing soups, salads, appetizers and L/D/$. West Point Shopping Center. a wide variety of steak, seafood 843-2211. & pork dinner entrees and lunch } Vinny’s Italian Grill and Pizzeria sandwiches. Menu changes daily Rt. 360, Central Crossing Shopping using only the freshest ingredients Center. 769-8822. available. Sun. brunch. Tues.–Sat. L/D/$$$ Main St., Gloucester. 210- Lancaster 1397. } Alley Cafe Sports Lounge 608 } Short Lane Ice Cream Company N. Main St., Kilmarnock. Daily spe- Over 20 flavors of homemade ice cials. Open Mon.–Sat. 6 a.m. until... cream. Banana splits, fancy sun- Open Sun. 12 noon until... B/L/D/$ daes, cones and dishes. Closed 436-1100. Mon. Corner of Short Ln. and Rt. 17, } Anna’s Pasta, pizza, subs, seafood across from Lowe’s. $. 695-2999. and steaks. 150 Old Fairgrounds } Starbuck’s Handcrafted espresso Way, Kilmarnock. 435-8960. beverages, pastries, chilled meals. } Bluewater Seafood and Deli Open 7 days. Fox Mill Shopping Fresh Seafood and homemade deli Center near Walmart. 694-3146. items. Tues.–Fri. 10–5:30. Sat. 10–4. } Sweet Madeline’s Homemade $$ In the Chesapeake Commons soups, salads, desserts. Café, deli- Shopping Center in Kilmarnock. catessen, catering, corporate func- 435-3530. tions, box lunches. Open Mon.–Sat. } Carwash Cafe and Catering L/$. Rt. 17 and Tidemill Rd., Breakfast and lunch with takeout Gloucester. 642-1780. available. Located on North Main St. } Wild Rabbit Cafe Coffee bar with inside Susan’s Shell Station beside latte, cappuccino, expresso, brewed the car wash. Tues.–Sat. 8–2:30. coffees, iced or hot, and smoothies. Breakfast available all day Sun., 8–2. Lunch and dinner menu of soups, B/L/$. 435-0405. salads, deli sandwiches, paninis. } Carried Away Cuisine Gour- B/L/D/$. Main St., Gloucester. 694- met entrees to go. Fresh prepared 5100. salads, homemade soups, baked breads, cakes, scones, muffins and King & Queen cookies. Closed Sun. and Mon. } Antonio’s Pizza Pizza, pasta, B/L/D/$$. 10 N. Main St., down- subs, salads and more - Italian food, town Kilmarnock. 435-9191. quality customer service, friendly } Charlie’s Tiki Bar is located on the atmosphere, Rt. 33 (VIA Center), water at Windmill Point Marina. Put Mattaponi. 785-2720. your feet in the sand while enjoying } Nick’s Spaghetti and Steak a cold beverage and eating local House Specializing in Italian food seafood. Burgers, crab legs, crab and steaks. L/D/$$. Rt. 33, Shackl- cakes and more. Live music Sat. efords. 785-6300. nights. Mon.- Fri. 11 a.m. until..., King William Sat. & Sun. 8 a.m. until... B/L/D $/$/$$ 436-TIKI (8454). } Arnest Seafood Dine in and take } Charlotte’s Coffee house featur- out. Fresh seafood. Open Wed.– ing a wide selection of gourmet cof- Thurs. 12–8, Fri.–Sat. 12–9, Sun. fees and specialty beverages. Daily 12–8. 109 Commerce Park Dr., specials. Freshly prepared pastries, Manquin 769-3315. wraps and paninis. B/L/$ 41 S. Main } Anna’s Pizza Pizza, subs, salads, St., Kilmarnock. 435-3550. Italian dinners. $$. King William } Corner Bar & Grill located in Ave., West Point. 843-4035. Uptown Lively, corner of Rt. 3 and } Hong Kong Central Crossing Rt. 201. Home of the ½ lb black Shopping Center, corner Rt. 360 angus burger, no filler crab cake and and 30. 769-8832. Thurs. night shrimp night. Casual } Sophie’s Place Family style res- dining & take out. Mon.–Thurs. 11 www.natestrickdogcafe.com taurant, serving pastas, seafood, a.m.–11 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.–1 steaks; Open 7 days. $-$$; 18950 a.m. 462-0110. 56ßß2IVAHßß*ULYß e Dining Open Overlooking Cockrell’s Creek } Country Cottage Ice Cream } The Local coffee, espresso, a.m., Breakfast Sun. 7 a.m.–2 p.m., Tuesday - Friday Open 5:00pm Shop and Fudge Factory Hand- bagels, and muffins for breakfast Lunch Sun. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. L/D/$$. Saturday - Sunday Open 12 noon packed ice cream cones, sundaes, and soups, salads and sandwiches Rt. 3, Lively. 462-7050. splits and milkshakes. Homemade for lunch. Outdoor patio. B/L/$. } Oogywawa’s Daily specials, ™ fudge in a variety of flavors. Sun. Mon.–Sat. 7:30 a.m–5 p.m.; Sun. dinner entrees ranging from Prime RESTAURANT ON HISTORIC MAIN STREET noon-6 p.m., Mon. 9 a.m.–5 p.m., 7:30 a.m.–3 p.m. 4337 Irvington Rib to local oysters. Homemade REEDVILLE, VIRGINIA Tues.–Thurs. 9 a.m.–8 p.m. Fri.–Sat. Rd., Irvington. 438-9356. sides, sauces, dressings & more. R E E D V I L L E M A R I N A 804-453-6789 9 a.m.–9 p.m. 795 Rappahannock } The Nacho Open daily at 11a.m. Outdoor seating available. Full bar. Dr., White Stone 435-3812. 7 days a week. Featuring local fla- Lunch & Dinner Mon.–Sat. 11:15 } Dixie Deli Soups, hot and cold vors with a little kick. Try our crab a.m.–9 p.m. (last seating); Sun. sandwiches and salads. L/$. Mon.– and shrimp quesadilla or grab a Brunch 10 a.m.–3 p.m. B/L/$; D/ Fri. 10:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Irvington Rd., cold beverage while sitting on the $$$ 238 N. Main St. Kilmarnock. Kilmarnock. 435-6745. sidewalks of downtown Kilmarnock. 435-OOGY(6649). } Fusion Coastal Grill offering Burritos to burgers and everything } Pizza Hut Rt. 3 in Kilmarnock. $$. casual dining. Pizza, burgers and in between. 45 S. Main Street. 435- 435-3551. more! Sun.–Thurs. 11 a.m.–10 p.m., 6262 } RAK’s Sports Bar serving burg- Fri.–Sat. 11 a.m.–midnight. Located } Nate’s Trick Dog Cafe a restau- ers, wings, crab cakes and much inside the Kilmarnock Entertain- rant full of music, laughter, and food more. Friendly atmosphere with big ment Center, at 16 Town Centre Dr., located in the “Shops at Trick Dog” screen tvs, pool table and sports Kilmarnock. 435-7529. in the watertown of Irvington. Open fans. Open Sun. 1 p.m.–10 p.m. } Great Fortune Chinese Restau- Mon.-Sat. 5 p.m. until closing. Mon.–Thurs. 11 a.m.–10 p.m. and rant Specializing in authentic Man- Dinner 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Reserva- Fri.–Sat. 11 a.m.–11 p.m. $$. 8657 darin, Szechwan, Hunan, Peking tions suggested. 4357 Irvington Rd. Mary Ball Rd., Lancaster 462-3252. and Cantonese cuisine. Dine in or 438-6363. } River Market Gourmet shop fea- carry-out. L/D/$. Kilmarnock. 435- www.natestrickdogcafe.com turing lunches and dinners to go. 6333. } Netcruisers Café Featuring gour- Homemade bread and salads, large } Historic Lancaster Tavern met espresso coffees, flowering wine selection. L/D/$$. Mon.–Sat. Located in historic Lancaster across and herbal teas, deli sandwiches, 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Rt. 3, White Stone. the street from the Mary Ball Wash- real fruit smoothies and italian ice 435-1725. ington Museum. Open 7 days a cream. Free internet for customers. } Rocket Billy’s breakfast, sand- week. Mon.–Fri. 10:30 a.m.–2:30 Outdoor seating available. Open wiches, burgers, crabcakes, and p.m., 5 p.m.–9 p.m.; Sat.–Sun. 7 Mon. & Tues. 7 a.m.–3 p.m., Wed.– more. Outdoor pick-up window. a.m.–9 p.m. 8373 Mary Ball Rd., Fri. 7 a.m.–6 p.m. and Sat. 8 a.m.–4 Located next to Lamberth’s in White Lancaster. B/L/D/$. 462-0080. p.m. B/L 8872 Mary Ball Rd. across Stone. B/L/$ 851 Rappahannock Dr. www.lancastertavern.com from LHS. 462-7711. 435-7040. } Hong Kong Chinese food, dine } The Oaks at Lively. Casual family } Rose’s Steak House Featuring in or take out. Szechwan and dining. Fresh meats and seafood delicious bison and angus burg- Hunan, also Cantonese. Open specials weekly. Daily chef’s spe- ers as well as the best steaks in 7 days, limited seating. L/D/$. cials. Lunch Tues.–Fri. 11a.m.–2 town. Closed Tues. 37 N. Main St., Lancaster Square Shopping Center, p.m., Dinner Tues.–Sat. 4 p.m. Kilmarnock. D/$$$ 435-2855. Kilmarnock. 435-7979. until..., Breakfast Sat. 7 a.m.–11 } Sal’s Pizza Hot and >> 58 } Hope and Glory Inn Chef’s Tables at the Hope and Glory Inn - Dinners at our Chef’s Table – on select eve- nings: $75-90 per person. Three The Steamboat Restaurant courses. Wine paired, one table limited to 18, prix fixe, 7 p.m. 65 at the Tavern Rd. and King Carter Dr., Irvington. Reservations required. Piankatank River Golf Club 438-6053 and 800-497-8228. www.hopeandglory.com } KC’s Crabs & Cues Open 7 days, Featuring a scenic view and daily specials. 6 a.m. until midnight. B/L/D $$ Dine inside or on the deck. 10428 Jessie Dupont Mem. Hwy. Complete banquet facilities. 435-7665. } Kilmarnock Inn Now serving Fresh Seafood, Steaks & More breakfast everyday with a reserva- tion for $12.95 from 7:30 a.m.–10 Daily/Evening Specials a.m. Also available for private events, meetings, etc. 34 East Open for lunch Tues. thru Sat., 11am-2:30pm Church St., Kilmarnock. 435-0034. Serving dinner Thurs., Fri., Sat. 6pm-9pm } Lee’s Hometown cooking and atmosphere. Full menu, local sea- Sunday Brunch 10:30am-2pm food in season, homemade des- serts. Serving since 1939. B/L/D/$. Reservations: 776-6589 Main St., Kilmarnock. Mon.–Sat. 7 Hartfield, turn off Rt. 33 at the Hartfield Post Office a.m.–8:30 p.m. 435-1255. eß*ULYßßß2IVAHßß57 Dining 57 >> cold subs, Italian dishes 0070. 198, Mathews. 725-9996. made bread, fresh local seafood, homemade desserts, daily spe- and pizza. Mon., Wed., Thurs. 11 } Upper Deck Crab and Rib House } Richardson’s Cafe A Mathew’s handcrafted beer on tap. 44 Church cials. Mon. 7 a.m.-9 p.m.; Tues.- a.m.–10 p.m., Tues. 4 p.m.-10 p.m., featuring fresh local seafood in landmark- filled with history. Spe- St. L/D/$$. 725-2766. Thur. 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat. 7 a.m.-10 Fri.–Sat. 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Sun. 12:30 an inviting riverfront atmosphere. cializing in seafood. Full service Her- } Stan-Strings Family Kitchen and p.m.; Sun. 7 a.m.-2 p.m. $$. 15182 p.m.–10 p.m. L/D/$$. Kilmarnock. 1947 Rocky Neck Rd., Mollusk, near shey’s ice-cream shop, omelettes. Pizza Down home Southern cook- George Washington Mem. Hwy. 435-6770. Lively. Call for hours. 462-7400. Mon. 11–3, Closed Tues. Wed. ing. Daily Specials. Pizza, steaks, Saluda, 758-4227. } Sandpiper Est. 1982. Specializing } White Stone Wine and Cheese 11–8, Thurs. 11–8, Fri. & Sat. 8–8, seafood, sandwiches, paninis, subs. } Cafe By the Bay Sandwiches, in fresh seafood and hand cut meats. Deli lunch, bistro style dinner and Sun. 8–3. 12 Church St., Mathews, Open daily for B/L/D. $. Located at paninis, salads, coffee. B/L, Open Open Tues.–Sat. at 5 p.m. D/$$$. a wine bar. L/D/$$$ Rt. 3, White $, 725-4544. the old Cobbs Creek Market, Cobbs 7 days. $ 17435 Gen. Puller Hwy. Rt. 3, White Stone. 435-6176. Stone. 435-2000. } Sal’s Pizza of Mathews. Subs, Creek. 725-9797. Deltaville. 776-0303. } Savannah Joe’s Barbecue Real pizza, pastas. Eat in or take out. $$. } The White Dog Inn Dine indoors } Café Mojo Fresh seafood, pastas, hickory pit, slow smoked barbecued Mathews Rt. 198, Mathews. 725-9301. or out at an historic inn in the heart international fare. Dine Caribbean pork, ribs, chicken. Carryout. Open } Chef Todd’s Family Restaurant } Sandpiper Reef with a view of the of Mathews. Coffee bar/Bistro. L/D style. Reservations accepted only 7 days a week. Live entertainment Full service family dining. Appe- Piankatank River. Features fresh sea- $$ 68 Church St., Mathews Court- for parties of 6 or more. D/$$$. 230 Friday nights. L/D/$. Irvington Rd. in tizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, food and prime beef. Original des- house. 725-7680. Virginia St., Urbanna. 758-4141. Kilmarnock. 435-6000. steaks, burgers, BBQ, entrees, des- erts. Open Thurs.–Sun. Turn off Rt. www.TheWhiteDogInn.com www.cafe-mojo.com } Seven A Sinful Martini Bar. serts. Mon., Tue., Thurs., Fri. 11 198 on Rt. 626, follow signs. D/$$. } China Spring Szechuan, Hunan Open for dinner Wed.–Sat., 5 p.m. a.m.–3 p.m. & 4 p.m.–9 p.m.; Sat. Misti Cove, Hallieford, Mathews. Middlesex Cantonese cuisine. Take out or few Wednesday night is Ladies Night. 11 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sun. noon–8 p.m. 725-3331. } Bella’s Pizza, subs, dinners. Open tables for eat in. Near Dollar General Located inside the White Stone L/D/$$. 296 Main St., Mathews. } Seabreeze Local seafood on the 7 days. Riverside Center North, in Saluda. Open 7 days. 126 Gen- Event Center. 606 Chesapeake Dr., 725-3833. waterfront. Closed Mon. B/L/D Tues.– Deltaville. L/D/$$. 776-7750. eral Puller Hwy. L/D/$ 758-2266. White Stone. 435-2300. } Linda’s Diner Hamburgers, BBQ, Sat.; B/L Sun. $$. Gwynn’s Island at } Bethpage Miniature Golf and Ice } CoCoMo’s Deltaville’s only water- www.whitestoneeventcenter.com sandwiches, breakfast specials, the bridge, Mathews. 725-4000. Creamery 20 Flavors of Hershey’s front dining. Come by land or by } St. Andrews Grille at the Tartan eat-in or take-out. Dinner specials } Shun Xing Chinese Restaurant hand dipped ice cream and soft sea. Fresh seafood and steaks. Daily Golf Club. Open daily 11–3. Closed until 8 Fri. Counter or booths. B/L/$. Szechwan, Canton and Hunan cui- serve. Banana splits, sundaes, home specials. Outdoor waterfront dining Tues. Daily specials. Homemade Rt. 14/198, Mathews. 725-7070. sine. Eat in or take out, open 7 days. made waffle cones, milkshakes, available. Bar features Island Oasis soups, salads, seafood and sand- } Lynne’s Family Restaurant Fresh $. Next to Food Lion in Mathews smoothies and more. Urbanna. 758- Frozen drinks and smoothies. Open wiches. L/$$. St. Andrew’s Ln., seafood platter, prime rib on Fri. and Courthouse. 725-4682. GOLF. 7 days. L/D. Brunch Sat. and Sun. Weems. 438-6009. Sat., fresh cut steaks. Daily lunch } Southwind Pizza Pizza Home- } Briscoe’s Grill Featuring ham- starting at 10 a.m. $$ 1134 Timber- } Stevie’s Ice Cream Cones, milk- special. Closed Sun. B/L/D/$$. Rt. made pizzas, sandwiches on home- burgers, BBQ, steaks, seafood, neck Rd., Deltaville. 776-9311. shakes, sundaes, specialty sundaes, Bay Blast, lattes, smoothies and snow cones. Outside seating area. North Main St. Kilmarnock beside Farm and Home Supply. Hours on Facebook. 435-2252. } Sting Ray’s Food Service Spe- THAI POT cialty burgers, Italian sausage, Open: sandwiches, snow cones, ice cream sundaes and more! $5 lunch spe- Sunday, Monday, Wednesday & Thursday cials & meal deals. Pet friendly! 11:30am-3pm, 5pm-10pm Eckhard’s Wed.–Sat. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. B/L/$. Open: Friday & Saturday 3611 Irvington Rd. 436-2720. 11:30am - 3pm, 5pm-10:30pm Restaurant www.stingraysfoodservice.com Closed: Tuesday } Thai Pot Thai and American food. featuring… The Finest Food and Drink Outdoor dining available. Sun.– 36 N. Main Street Mon. Wed.–Thurs. 11:30 a.m.–3 Kilmarnock, VA 22482 German, Italian, Fresh Seafood, p.m.; 5 p.m.–10 p.m., Fri. & Sat. Tel: 804/436.8424 (THAI) Black Angus Steaks & Chef’s Daily Specials 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.; 5 p.m.–10:30 p.m. Closed Tues. 36 North Main St., Kilmarnock. 436-THAI(8424). &2)$!9 & 3!452$!9 www.thaipotathome.com &EATURING "LACK !NGUS 0RIME 2IB OF "EEF } Tides Inn – Dining Room Regional FAUNCE SEAFOOD favorites as well as gourmet fare K:;L v )RLM>KL v -AKBFI with award winning wines overlook- Hours ing Carters Creek. Live music in K:;F>:M v BLA v-<:EEHIL lounge. Boat dockage. B/L/D/$$$. 7EDNESDAY s 4HURSDAY s &RIDAY s 3ATURDAY Irvington. 438-5000. K:;<:D>L :G= 'N 4:30 – 9 p.m. } Tides Inn – Chesapeake Club 3UNDAY n PM Multi-tiered layout with a more Closed Monday & 4UESDAYS casual atmosphere and bar. L/$$ 2 LOCATIONS to serve you BETTER! D/$$$ 438-5000. 2T 4OPPING s } Town Bistro Featuring a seasonal CALL AHEAD TO PLACE YOUR ORDER ;$IRECTLY ACROSS FROM (UMMEL !IR &IELD= menu of locally inspired dishes. 9OUR (OSTS Open kitchen. Full bar. Dinner only. 804-493-8690 804-333-3935 $ONALD 2 -ARVIN & 2OBERTA , "RADWICK Chef owned and operated. $$$ 2811 Cople Hwy., Montross 123 Maple St. Unit 3, Warsaw 62 Irvington Rd., Kilmarnock. 435- 58ßß2IVAHßß*ULYß e Dining } Colonial Pizza Greek-Italian wiches, seafood, Build your own local seafood; soups, homemade and American food. At the foot burgers. Eat in, take out. Open sides and desserts including pre- of Urbanna Creek bridge. L/D/$$. every day. Sat. and Sun. breakfast. mium natural Ice Creams. Sand- local Flavor: Rays Watling St., Urbanna. 758-4079. B/L/D/$$. 6209 Gen. Puller Hwy., wiches made to order, coffee, } Cross Street Coffee Gourmet Locust Hill. 758-9595. freshly roasted peanuts, fine wines and organic coffee. Sandwiches, } DooWilly Concessions Cheese and cheeses. Country sausage paninis, pastries. Open 7 days. steaks, crabcakes, seafood, sand- made and aged on site. Limited Cross St., Urbanna. 758-1002. wiches, subs, wraps, daily specials. seating. Take home available. } Dano’s Pizza Pizza and subs. Catering and special events. $ 758- Closed Mon.–Tues. B/L/$, 758- Take out or eat in, free delivery. $$. 0630. 8000. 10880 Gen. Puller Hwy., Hartfield, } Eckhard’s German, Italian, fresh } Steamboat Restaurant At 776-8031. seafood, Black Angus steaks. Piankatank River Golf Course, } Debbie’s Family Restaurant Chef’s daily specials. Featuring Hartfield. Salads, sandwiches at Steak, salmon, pastas, salads, sand- Black Angus Prime Rib Fri. and Sat. lunch; full gourmet dinner menu Open Wed.–Sat. 4:30–9 p.m.; Sun. Thurs., Fri., Sat. Meeting facilities 3:30–8:30 p.m.; closed Mon.–Tues. and catering. D/Thur.-Sat.; L/Tue.- Reservations suggested. $$$. Rt. 3, Sun.; B/Sun./$$. 776-6589. Moo’s Topping. 758-4060. } Sunset Bar and Grill Seafood } Marshall’s Drug Store One of the and steaks. Open Tues.–Sun. few remaining drug store lunch coun- Closed Mon. Tues.–Thurs. 11 a.m. ters. Sandwiches, soups, ice cream, to 11 p.m., Fri. 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. Deli real milk shakes. B/L/$. Urbanna. 758- B/L/D, Sat. 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. B/L/D, Deltaville 5344. Sun. 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. B/L/D, Kara- } Moo’s Deli - featuring Boar’s oke on Fri. from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 Head meats and cheeses. River- a.m. Live bands Sat. from 9 p.m. The cow-nosed ray is a strong swimmer. When catching it on side Center-South, Deltaville. 776- till 1 a.m. Breakfast buffet on Sat. a fishing line, it’s best to wait until the ray gets tired. Once 7021. and Sun. 16197 Gen. Puller Hwy. it’s subdued, put your fingers in its eye socket or gill plate } Moo’s Deli at Norview Marina Deltaville. 776-8803. to handle it. Fishermen should be very careful when handling - Food To Go - featuring Boar’s } Sweet Temptations Bakery the ray, avoiding the barb at the base of the tail. It’s a good Head meets and cheeses. Norview Breakfast, light lunch, baked idea to remove the wings promptly and pack them on ice in a Marina, Broad Creek, Deltaville. goods, candy and ice cream; Riv- cooler and then refrigerate or freeze them. To refrigerate wings 776-8200. erside Center-North, Deltaville; for several days, leave them whole and pack them in ice. To } Pilot House Inn Luncheon bar 776-0006. prepare for cooking or freezing, fillet the meat from the whole Mon.-Fri. and Sun.; seafood buffet } Taylor’s Fresh seafood, steaks wing. If freezing, leave the skin on to keep the fillet intact but Fri. and Sat. night; breakfast bar and pasta. Lunch specials. L/D/$$. wash each carefully. Sat. and Sun. B/L/D/$$. Rt. 3, Top- Deltaville. 776-9611. Riverside Center- ping. 758-2262. } The Galley Steaks, seafood, bar- Ray Marsala South } Port Urbanna Waterside Grill becue. Open 7 days 11a.m.–10 Ingredients: 2 teaspoons chopped fresh 16314 Gen. Puller Hwy. Waterfront dining in a comfort- p.m. L/D/$$. 16236 Gen. Puller 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour, thyme able nautical setting. D/7 nights; Hwy., Deltaville. 776-6040. 804-776-7021 divided 1 cup fat-free, less-sodium L/Tues.–Sun.; B/Sat.–Sun. $$. 25 } Toby’s Seafood, weekly specials. 4 (4-ounce) Ray fillets chicken broth Norview Marina Cross St., Urbanna. 758-1221. D/Mon.–Sat. with bar opening at 3 2 tablespoons canola oil ¼ cup Marsala wine or dry Broad Creek } Rudy’s Pizza Pizza, subs, p.m. $$$. Deltaville. 776-6913. 1/3 cup minced shallots sherry Food to Go ribs, BBQ. Carry out only. $. } Virginia Street Cafe Fresh sea- 2 teaspoons minced garlic ¼ teaspoon salt Channel 9 & 16 Rappahannock Crossing, Rt. 3, food, grilled steaks, local clam 1 (8-oz.) package mushrooms ¼ teaspoon black pepper 804-776-8200 Topping. 758-0605. chowder, Belgian waffles, reuben } Something Different located sandwiches specialties. Open 7 Preparation: 2 miles North of Urbanna. Home- days. B/L/D/$. Urbanna. 758-3798. Heat a large skillet over medium-heat. Place 1/4 cup flour in a made foods. BBQ, smoked meats, shallow dish. Dredge ray in flour. Coat pan with oil. Add ray to Northumberland pan; cook 4 minutes on each side or until browned. } Azalea Grove Tea Room serv- Remove ray from pan and keep warm in oven. ing lunch. Children’s parties 11–2 Add shallots, garlic, and mushrooms to pan; sauté 3 minutes or by or until moisture evaporates. Add remaining 1 tablespoon flour reservations. $ 316 Main St., and thyme to pan, and cook for 1 minute, stirring well. Combine Reedville 453-5300. chicken broth and Marsala, stirring until smooth. Gradually add } Callao Dairy Freeze 362 North- broth mixture to pan, stirring constantly with whisk; bring to a um ber land Hwy., Callao. 529- boil. Reduce heat and simmer 2 minutes or until sauce thickens. 6881. Return ray to pan; cook 2 minutes or until desired degree of } Chitterchats Ice cream, desserts, doneness,turning to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. gifts and coffee. 846 Main St., Fresh Seafood, Bison, Homemade Deli Items Reedville. Recipe courtesy of Shirley A. Estes, & Gourmet Foods } Crazy Crab Views of Cockrell’s Executive Director, Virginia Marine Products Board 804-435-3530 Creek from both the dining room virginiaseafood.org and deck. Daily chef’s specials fea- 4UESDAY &RIDAY s 3ATURDAY ture seafood, steaks and chicken Next month for local flavor: Sugar Toads #HESAPEAKE #OMMONS 3HOPPING #ENTER s +ILMARNOCK 6IRGINIA dishes. Closed Mon. L/D/$$. Main Send your recipes to [email protected] St., Reedville. 453- >> 60 eß*ULYßßß2IVAHßß59 Dining 0IANKATANK 2IVER s -ATHEWS 59 >> 6789. and Cantonese. Open 7 days. 3 in Warsaw. 333-5332. } Cull Ring Dockside Bar & Grill L/D/$. Warsaw Village Shopping } Roma’s Italian Restaurant Com- at Fairport Marina dining featuring Center, Warsaw. 333-9989. plete Italian menu. Lunch and soft crab, crab cakes, hamburgers, } Hunan Village Chinese Restau- dinner specials. B/L/D/$. Warsaw. chicken sandwiches. L/D/$$. Polly rant Specializing in Hunan and 333-1932. Cove Rd. off Rt. 646, Reedville. Szechwan Cuisine. Daily Lunch 453-5002. Specials. Dine in or carry out. Westmoreland } Deli at Cockrells Creek Seafood Open 7 days. L/D/$ 453 Main St., } AC’s Cafe and Sports Grill At Crab cakes and seafood salads. Warsaw. 333-1688. Coles Point Plantation serves lunch Full sandwich menu, daily specials, } Los Portales Mexican Restau- and dinner. Sun. breakfast. Come luncheon plates, entrees. Dining rante Authentic cuisine. Eat in or by land or water. Reservations facility overlooking Cockrells take out. Featuring quesadillas, suggested. Wed.–Sat. 12 noon- Creek. Phone in for takeout orders. fajitas, burritos, enchiladas and 10 p.m.; Sun. 9 a.m.–10 p.m. 190 A wonderful home ABC on/off. $. Just off Fleeton Rd., more. 4288 Richmond Rd., Warsaw. Plantation Dr., Coles Point. L/D/$ with expansive Reedville. 453-6326. L/D/$$ 313-2064. 472-5528. windows to frame } For the Occasions Serving lunch and } Northern Neck Gourmet Home- } The Art of Coffee Serving gour- the beautiful water- dinner; seafood, steaks and chicken. made chicken salad and quiche, met coffees, latte’s, mochas, teas, front views. Great $$ Cafe, 803 Northumberland Hwy., terrific sandwiches and salad. smoothies, frappes and pastries. Callao. 529-6993. Mon.–Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Friday Breakfast, lunches & homemade kitchen with granite } Horn Harbor House Restau- night tapas 6–9 p.m. L/D/$. 115 soups in an inviting atmosphere. counter tops and SS appliances. This four bedroom, two rant Come by land or sea. Nightly Main St., Warsaw. 333-3012. Art is always on the menu! Open bath home features a beautiful fireplace in the river room specials, fresh seafood, hand- } Roadhouse Café A combination Mon. – Sat. 7 a.m.- 5 p.m. and Sun. with exotic wood surround, large deck with sunken hot cut steaks. Full menu available in of home style cooking along with a 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free Wifi, live music lounge and deck Fri.–Sat. 5–10 bountiful salad bar topped off by a 3rd Fridays. 15722 Kings Hwy, tub, heated in-ground pool and pier with two lifts. Whole p.m., Sun. 11–8 p.m. $$$ 836 Horn weekly line-up of local, regional and Montross 493-9651. www.theartof- house inspection paid by seller. $625,000 Harbor Rd., Burgess. 453-3351. national musical artists. The lounge coffee.biz } Maverick’s at the crossroads of offers free wifi, desserts, organic } Backdraft Full lunch/dinner Dottie MacDonald 804-436-6659 Rts. 360 and 200 in Burgess. Sea- free trade coffee and a place to menu. Daily specials. L/D/$$. [email protected] food, sandwiches and subs. Lunch relax! With wine and beer offered Corner of Rt. 202/203, Kinsale. Jim & Pat Carter Real Estate 11–2:30 Mon., Wed., Thurs. & Fri. on and off premise. Located at Buy- 472-4200 Breakfast Sat. & Sun. 7–11. Lunch Right Plaza next to the YMCA on Rt. } Coles Point Tavern Restaurant White Stone, VA 11–2:30 Sat. Brunch 11–2:30 Sun. 453-4990. } Newsome’s Restaurant Break- fast (express Breakfast Tues.–Fri.) Shores and Ruark Sfd. Co. and lunch Tues.–Sat., dinner Wed.– Fri. Daily Specials. B/L/D/$. Rt. 200, Fresh Seafood Market LAWYERS TITLE / Burgess. 453-9071. Urbanna, Virginia } Nino’s Pizza and Subs Eat in or MIDDLE PENINSULA carry out. Featuring N.Y. and Sicil- Bringing you the finest in ian pizzas, subs and Italian dinners. NORTHERN NECK AGENCY L/D/$. Callao. 529-7548. fresh and frozen seafood. } The Tavern Restaurant com- fort food in lovingly restored • Oysters Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, • Shrimp Heathsville. Homemade breads, + • Handpicked Crabmeat YOUR TITLE INSURANCE AND soups, desserts & more. Local sea- food & produce featured. Lunch & • Scallops REAL ESTATE CLOSING SPECIALISTS dinner, Wed.–Sat. 580-7900. • SnowCrab Legs Serving the Middle Peninsula } Tommy’s Prime beef, seafood • Softcrabs and daily specials. Wine and bar. and surrounding area since 1979 Waterfront & dock. Open for dinner • Steamed Crabs all year. Wed.–Sun. at 5 p.m. D/$$. • Homemade Dips, Spreads and Salads 729 Main St., Reedville. 453-4666. • Homemade Deviled Crabs, Crabcakes and more!! Richmond + } Anna’s Italian Restaurant And Hours: Open Friday – Saturday, 10 a.m. till 5 p.m. Toll Free (800) 801-5359 Pizza Pasta, pizza, subs, seafood and (804) 758-2368 steaks. L/D/$$. Warsaw. 333-9222. Call ahead for special orders } China Inn Famous Chinese Fax (804) 758-5688 Szechwan, Cantonese, Peking (804) 758-5640 cuisines, American foods. Lunch Follow signs from Rt. 680 HWH Office Centre specials, family dinners, carryout (Burrell’s Marina Rd.) service. L/D/$$. 500 W. Richmond 868 Gloucester Road, P.O. Box 120 Rd., Warsaw. 333-9333. Saluda, Virginia 23149 } Hong Kong Chinese food, dine in or takeout. Szechwan, Hunan 60ßß2IVAHßß*ULYß e ‘Janitors’ to perform at firehouse Dining and Bar featuring new full menu. URBANNA—The public is invited to cele- live music by the “Janitors.” Food and cold beverages will be available Weekly lunch & dinner specials. Dine brate America’s birthday on Saturday, July 3, at The admission fee is $5; children under 12 for purchase. Visit www.urbannafire.com for In/carry out. Open Mon.–Thurs. 11 the Urbanna Firehouse from 6 to 10 p.m. with are admitted free. more information. a.m.-11 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m.–1 a.m., Sat. 9 a.m.–1 a.m. & Sun. 9 a.m.–11 p.m. Closed Wed. Full package store open til midnight. 850 Salisburg Park Available in Motion Sofa or Sectional Rd, Hague. B/L/D/$. 472-3856. www.colespointtavern.com LIPSCOMBE } Dockside Restaurant and the Blue Heron Pub &URNITURE s 46 s !PPLIANCE Fine dining. Sea- food, steak, veal, pasta and chicken. 2 North Main St. 4562 W. Richmond Rd. Brunch Sat. and Sun., 10 am. D/$$. Kilmarnock Warsaw 1787 Castlewood Dr., Colonial 804-435-1900 804-333-5599 Beach. 224-8726. } Driftwood Fresh seafood, steaks Broyhill and home cooked vegetables. Open Wed.–Sun. L/D $ 5157 Coles Point Rattan by Beachcraft Rd. 472-3892. } Espresso Station Gourmet coffee shop. 215 Washington Ave., Colonial Beach.224-0045. } Good Eats Cafe. Dinner served The most comfortable Thurs.–Sun. Thurs. is prime rib night. V Chef-owned/operated. $$. Rts. 202 seat in the house. and 203, Kinsale. 472-4385. } The Happy Clam Restaurant Waterfront dining serving prepared with fresh local produce & seafood. Located inside Lipscombe Furniture Crabs by the dozen. L/$$ D/$$$. 11 Monroe Bay Ave., Colonial Beach 224-8282. } High Tides on the Potomac Steak & seafood restaurant located on the . . . a village steeped boardwalk with views of the Potomac River. L/$ D/$$. Mon.–Thurs. 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.–10 in Southern p.m., Sun. 8 a.m.–9 p.m. 205 Taylor St., Colonial Beach. 224-8433. hospitality and rich } The Mooring Waterfront dining Outside dining available. L/D/$$. At in history. Port Kinsale Marina and Resort. 472- 4470. } Nancy’s Ice Cream Shoppe Open 5344 Mary Ball Tues.–Sun. Soft serve ice cream 2D s ,IVELY 6! cones, milk shakes, sundaes, flurries, 804-462-7840 floats, malts, brownie a la modes, TOLL FREE banana splits, snowballs. $. 301 866-462-7840 Washington Ave., Colonial Beach OF EASTERN VIRGINIA 224-1212. } Riverboat on the Potomac Potomac River views from every Gifts Greenpoint dining room. Serving breakfast, lunch Home Accessories Nursery and dinner. Prime rib and seafood. ‘an eclectic collection...’ Dock and dine available. 301 Beach (OME &URNISHINGS Terrace, Colonial Beach. 224-7055. 462-0220 } Stratford Hall Plantation Dining )NTERIOR $ESIGN 2OUTE s ,IVELY Room Traditional plantation lun- cheon. Daily specials. $$. 493-9696. -ON 3AT s } Yesterday’s Daily lunch and dinner The Oaks specials. Prime rib, seafood, steaks, 462-6260 RESTAURANT chops, pasta and Mexican. Children’s L: Tue-Fri 11am-2pm D: Tue-Sat 4pm . . . menu and takeout. Open Tues.– Lovely Uptown Lively Breakfast: 3AT AM AM s 3UN AM PM Sun. L/D/$$. 15220 Kings Hwy., L: 3UN AM PM Montross. 493-0718. 462-7050 eß*ULYßßß2IVAHßß61 History & Adventure Trail open July 10 in Gloucester Sitting on the Fence? GLOUCESTER—The History logical dig at the Old Office /PXJTB(3&"5UJNFUPCVZPSTFMM & Adventure Trail in Gloucester (John Clayton) in Mathews also is held the second Saturday of is open. ZPVSIPNF each month from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is free with the ex- throughout the summer. Eight ception of Rosewell; however, -FUVTHVJEFZPVUISPVHIJU sites in Gloucester and one in all of the sites gladly accept do- Mathews will be open for visi- nations to help fund their main- 4VTBO.BSUJO tors. The next trail tour will be tenance. Rosewell admission is on Saturday, July 10. $4 per adult and $2 for children Gloucester sites open for vis- 6-12 years. TVTBONBSUJO!MPOHBOEGPTUFSDPN its include Abingdon Episcopal A History Trail guide and map TVTBONBSUJO*OGSFDPN Church, the Glebe, Gloucester is available at the Gloucester Woman’s Club (Long Bridge Or- Visitor Center on the Historic dinary), Holly Knoll, Mobjack Court Circle (6509 Main Street) Bay Coffee, Nuttall & Co., and at each location on the trail. Rosewell Ruins and Walter For more information, call 693- Visit RRecord.com and SSentinel.com for Rivah Reed’s Birthplace. The archaeo- 3215. news and photos 12 months a year! 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Its colonial court- loucester’s Main Street still house is one of the oldest in the “Chalk Fest” takes place annually on Gloucester’s Main Street and is a street drawing functions as it did over 350 United States. G Gloucester has embraced its his- festival that attracts amateur and professional artists to compete for cash prizes years ago—as the village center. and the notable “Featured Artist” honor the following year. School competitions are Today it is still a thriving business tory and dubbed itself “An Original popular and artists of all ages and abilities are welcome. district with shops and diverse Virginia Village.” The now popular “mixed use” style of development restaurants serving foods from run every Wednesday through the 2010 Events that showcases retail, restaurants around the world. Restaurants fea- end of September in the cool of the Market Nights on Main (July- and professional business within turing Chinese, Mexican, Thai and evening. Sept.), Wednesdays, 5 to 8 p.m. walking distance of residential liv- Italian foods compliment the gour- Beginning Wednesday, July 7, Puller Center and Main Street’s ing has been here for decades. met restaurants and “down home” these midweek events will feature free Family Lot Party, September 10, At the same time, Main Street is cooking. extended retail hours, promotions, live music, food, door prizes, chil- a vibrant place that can be imitat- And after you’ve eaten, you can live music, dining specials, and dren’s activities. stroll to a farmers’ market or ed, but not duplicated. artist exhibitions from 5 to 8 p.m. Historic browse a wide variety of In addition, Kelsick Market will Chalk Fest, September 18, chalk Gloucester Main shops. Maybe you’d have beer and wine tastings. drawing festival, Carriage Court, Street is an au- like to kick back at Don’t Miss... Market Nights on Main will fea- Main Street, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. the library, or walk thentic town ture an authentic producer-based Market Nights on center . . . one off the meal in the ■ farmers’ market showcasing fresh Brews & Blues on Main, October Main, Wednesday that urban historic district at fruits, vegetables, plants, meats, 9, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Taste over 20 spe- areas are try- the Courthouse Cir- evenings seafood, fresh fl owers, herbs, soaps cialty microbrews and local Main ing to recre- cle and stop at the ■ Gloucester Co. and baked goods from local farms Street fare, and live music all day ate, said Jenny Gloucester Museum Fair July 28-31 and businesses. featuring local and regional Blues Crittenden, ex- of History. For a genuine experience that only acts (a ticketed event). Vintage vehicles fi t in ecutive director of a true Main Street can boast, visit the Gloucester Main well and gather here every historic Gloucester Main Street. Main Street Christmas Open House Street Association. Friday at 6 p.m. for the Classic “It’s the best of both worlds,” said & Community Tree Lighting, De- “It’s not just a quaint Main Street. Cruise-In at the Gloucester Li- Crittenden. “It has the quaint feel cember 5. Horse-drawn wagon rides Visitors can immerse themselves brary. of history mixed with the energy of with Santa, business open houses, into its history and still enjoy the Gloucester’s Main Street (Route today that is captured in our many children’s activities, community tree amenities of today,” said Critten- 17 Business) has an old-fashioned events throughout the year.” lighting, children’s performances and den. relaxed feeling that only a true To keep up on what’s happening musical performances. Main Street can offer. No store- on Gloucester Main Street, call Jen front facades here; history runs Coming soon Christman at (804) 695-0700 or deep. This summer the association visit www.gloucestervillage.com. Rivah Counties information Incorporated in 1766, Botetourt kicks off its newest event, “Mar- Become a fan of Gloucester Main on following pages Town became the hub of the coun- ket Nights on Main,” which will Street Association on Facebook. eß*ULYßßß2IVAHßß63 Hubbard Insurance Agency, Inc. Since 1928 L Auto L Business L Home L Marine 30 N. Main Street L Kilmarnock L (804) 435-1144 Experience Tappahannock The HOBBS HOLE Restaurant Rivah Hair Where Good Food, Good Friends and Good Studio Times Come Together! Serving hand cut Steaks, Baby 0RINCE 3TREET s 4APPAHANNOCK 6! Backribs, Filet of Rockfi sh, Fresh 804-443-5060 Seafood, Pork and much more. &ULL 3ERVICE 3ALON^-ATRIX^3CRUPLES /0) www.HobbsHoleRestaurant.com www.t-towntack.com !CCEPTING 6ISA -ASTER#ARD Tappahannock • 804-443-4614 'IFT #ERTIl CATES !VAILABLE 4APPAHANNOCK s 6IRGINIA s 804-443-0404 Tappahannock The Gift Gallery Pharmacy, Inc. Hand Painted Glassware, Handbags, Jewelry, 804-443-3461 Best Breakfast in Town! Wedding Invitations, Fountain Service • Lunch Specials Home Decor & More Great Breakfast Menu Tappahannock, Virginia 1644 Tappahannock Blvd. (Between Applebees & Southern States) Hand Dipped Ice Cream/Pet 804-443-5306 Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10-5 517 Church Lane Open 8-2 Daily Voted #1 in the Northern Neck & Middle HOBBS Peninsula . . . for the Best Public Golf Course, 2010. HOLE www.hobbshole.com Golf Course Water & Queen Studio FREE GOLF Guns • Ammo • Hunting Supplies 804-445-8484 Join our online Birthday Club. Play golf FREE on your birthday! 422 Church Lane (804) 443-0197 Quilting Fabrics & Supplies Register online Tappahannock, VA [email protected] Quality Gifts & Stain Glass 207 Water Lane, Tappahannock, VA 4APPAHANNOCK s 6IRGINIA s 0RO 3HOP Hours: Tuesday - Friday 10-6 • Sat. 9-3 64ßß2IVAHßß*ULYß e Essex County History The Essex Courthouse contains the oldest Essex County’s history in written form dates records in Virginia. James B. Slaughter’s history from Captain John Smith’s visit during the winter of the area, “Settlers, Southerners, Americans: of 1607-08, when he wrote of the “excellent, The History of Essex County, Virginia 1608– pleasant, fertile, and navigable” Rappahannock 1984,” recounts in detail the county’s 350-year- Valley. old story. The book is available at the county In 1645 Bartholomew Hoskins patented the administrator’s office. Tappahannock site, which became known at Today Essex has a population of 9,989 and various times as Hobbs His Hole, Hobb’s Hole, Tappahannock is one of the largest commercial the short-lived New Plymouth, and the Indian centers in the region. name Tappahannock. The port town was to become a center of commerce during the 17th Government and 18th centuries, establishing a crossroads. The Essex County seat is at 205 Cross St. in the The county came into being in 1692 when Tappahannock Courthouse Square. 443-4331. Old Rappahannock County, which once encom- Essex County has one town, Tappahannock. passed at least 50 modern counties in Virginia 443-3336. The sheriff’s office can be reached at and West Virginia, was divided along the river 443-3346. with the north side becoming Richmond County and the south becoming Essex. Libraries During Bacon’s Rebellion in 1676, armed men Essex Public Library, Tappahannock, 443-4945. gathered near Piscataway Creek and defeated Governor Berkeley’s cavalrymen. Later they Tappahannock is home to the “Captain Thomas,” a cruise boat on the Rappahannock For Visitors prevailed in the Dragon Swamp, but eventually River. The passenger vessel makes a tour stop at Ingleside Plantation and Winery. It The Tappahannock-Essex Chamber of Com- English warships and troops suppressed the also passes by eagles nesting along the banks of the river. The cruise is narrated and merce is at 205 Cross St. www.essex-virginia. uprising. Frontier patrols, however, were main- continues through October, Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. org. tained against hostile northern Indians into the early 1700’s. Leading merchant Archibald Ritchie, who that led Virginians to disobey Parliament. They Don’t Miss The British Stamp Act of 1765 led directly supported the Stamp Act, was labeled as “the also made plans to publicly humiliate Ritchie } July 4. Fireworks Display after Old Timer’s to the American Revolution, and it was in greatest enemy of his country.” On February and the Scots merchant Archibald McCall. Game. Location: Essex High School 9 p.m. Tappahannock that one of the first confronta- 27, 1766, gentlemen from nine counties gath- These events occurred seven years before the } July 17. Tappahannock Farmers’ Market. tions occurred. ered at Leedstown to draft the “Resolutions” Boston Tea Party. 9 a.m-1 p.m. Cross Street. Gloucester County persons including Pocahontas, daughter of ernor of Virginia. Indian Chief Powhatan. According to legend, Today, Gloucester is the largest of the eight she petitioned her father to spare the life of counties that make up the Northern Neck and English explorer Captain John Smith, who was Middle Peninsula with 34,500 residents. one of the first white men to see the area in the early 1600s. Government Another infamous resident was Nathan- Most Gloucester County offices are in the iel Bacon who, in 1676, led a force of plant- courts and office building at 6467 Main St. ers against the Indians. Bacon’s Rebellion 693-4042. The sheriff’s office can be reached defeated the Indians and then attempted to at 693-4042. make the governor reform colonial policies. His army burned Jamestown and he briefly Libraries controlled the colony before his death ended Gloucester Library, 6920 Main St. 693-2998. the revolt. Gloucester Pt. Branch Library, 1720 George Fortified during Bacon’s Rebellion, Washington Memorial Highway in Hayes. 642- Gloucester Point is just across the York River 9700. from Yorktown, site of the British surrender to end the American Revolution. For Visitors Originally called Tyndall’s Point, named for The Gloucester Visitor Center is in the Roane an early mapmaker, it was renamed Gloucester Building at 6509 Main St. Open Mon.–Sat., 10 Towne and was once the county seat until it a.m.–4 p.m. and Sun., 1–4 p.m. 693-3215 or was moved 13 miles north during the 1700s. visit gloucesterva.info When Jamestown was burned by Bacon The Gloucester County Fair will be held July 28-31 at Ark Park on Route 17, about 2 in 1676, the Virginia Executive Council con- Don’t Miss miles north of Gloucester Court House. sidered moving the state capital to Tyndall’s } July 4 celebration-Gloucester Point Beach Point, but the motion was rejected. Jamestown Park. Music 6-9 p.m, Fireworks over York River History miles to its south. remained the state capital until it was shifted at dark. Free and open to everyone. Exploration of what would become Gloucester County was formed in 1651 to Williamsburg. } July 17, 10–6 p.m, July 18, 10 a.m-5 p.m. Gloucester County began soon after 1607 from York County. It contained Kingston Parish, In 1769, the new county seat, Botetourt Renaissance Festival. Colonial Court Circle. when Jamestown, the first permanent English which became Mathews County in 1791. Towne (old town Gloucester), was laid out. It Free admission. More information contact settlement in the New World, was started 25 Gloucester was home to several well-known was named for Baron de Botetourt, then gov- PR&T (Parks, Recreation & Tourism) 693-2355. eß*ULYßßß2IVAHßß65 Lancaster County History The Balls, meanwhile, established themselves Indians had occupied the Northern Neck for at Millenbeck and at Epping Forest. Mary Ball, some 10,000 years when Capt. John Smith sailed later to become the mother of George Wash- up the Rappahannock River in 1608. The Pow- ington, was born in 1708–09. hatan Confederate was represented here by the A courthouse was established in 1698 at Moraughtacunds and the Cuttatawomen tribes. Queenstown, a newly formed port town on A short 43 years later, Lancaster County was the Corrotoman River. In 1742, the court was formed from neighboring Northumberland. moved to Lancaster. Families of notable influence in the social, Today Lancaster County has a population of political and economic climate of the colonies 11,300 and has one of the largest populations built magnificent “empires” here, and family of retirees in the state thanks to its picturesque names like Carter and Ball still are prevalent shoreline and temperate climate. today. Robert “King” Carter (1663–1732) of Government Corrotoman was the son of the immigrant John Lancaster County offices are headquartered at Carter, who acquired property and lived at 8311 Mary Ball Rd. in Lancaster Courthouse. Corrotoman from 1654 until his death in 1669. 462-5129. www.lancova.com. There are three At the time of his death, his holdings had towns in Lancaster County: Kilmarnock, White increased to some 300,000 acres, and over Stone and Irvington. The sheriff’s office can be 1,000 slaves were working his various planta- reached at 462-5111. tions. There were 18 buildings on the estate then (not counting the Mansion House he built, Libraries which burned three years prior to his death). Lancaster Community Library, Kilmarnock, 435- Married twice, he had 15 children. Among 1729. King Carter’s descendants were eight gover- nors of Virginia, three signers of the Declara- For Visitors tion of Independence, two presidents, Robert There is a Kilmarnock Information Center in the E. Lee, and Supreme Court Justice Edward D. Kilmarnock Antique Mall at 144 School St. White. Carter and his two wives are buried at Christ Don’t Miss Church, the church he paid to have built a few } July 3, Irvington Farmers’ Market. 9 a.m - The annual Irvington Hometown Parade will begin at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 5. To miles from Corrotoman. 1 p.m. Irvington Town Commons. participate in the parade, contact the town office. Mathews County History between Baltimore and Norfolk. The steam- Mathews County was an established ship- ers stopped for good in the spring of 1962. building center for the Chesapeake Bay Today Mathews has a population of 9,200 when it broke away from Gloucester in 1791 people. While it is the smallest county in the to become a separate county. Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula with About that time, 12 sailing ships over only 87 square miles, it has some 367 miles 20 tons each were built in a single year in of shoreline and some of the area’s best Mathews, which the Chiskiake Indians had public access. called Werowocomico. Between 1790 and 1820, approximately a Government third of the ships built in Virginia came from Most county government offices are in Liberty Mathews. The sharp, fast vessels, popularly Square at 10604 Buckley Hall Rd., Mathews, known as Baltimore Clippers, were built 725-7172 or co.mathews.va.us. The sheriff’s throughout the Chesapeake Bay region. office can be reached at 725-7177. Before the War of 1812, these fast ships were simply known as “Virginia built.” Libraries From 1802 to 1844, Mathews was an Mathews Memorial Library, 251 Main St. official port of entry for the registration and 725-4123. enrollment of ships. During this period, 10,000 vessels called at the “Port of East For Visitors River.” The customs house stood at Williams The Mathews Farmers’ Market features local produce, plants and crafts and is held The Mathews County Visitor and Information Wharf (marker 13), which was a center of on the Historic Courthouse Square on Church Street every Saturday from 9 a.m. to Center is in historic Sibley’s General Store maritime activity until the steamers quit run- noon. Call 725-7760 at 239 Main St. 725-4229 or visitmathews. ning in the 1940s. com. Cricket Hill, near Gwynn’s Island, was the Virginia. lines out of business. In 1942 the government site of one of the last naval engagements of When water was the highway, boats were requisitioned most of the bay and coastal Don’t Miss the Revolutionary War. In June 1776, Con- the standard means of travel. The arrival of steamers for service in the war effort. } July 4 Fireworks celebration: Music 6-9 tinental forces bombarded the British fleet steamships at Williams Wharf with cargo The last remaining steamboat line, the p.m. Mathews High School. Fireworks 9:15 and encampment on Gwynn’s Island. Lord from Norfolk, Newport News or Baltimore Old Bay Line, stopped its York River to Bal- p.m. Shuttle bus service from Thomas Dunsmore, the last royal governor, was was a daily highlight. timore run in 1942. About 20 years later, the Hunter at 7 p.m. to MHS. For more informa- driven from the colony, ending British rule in World War II put most of the steamboat Old Bay Line dropped passenger service tion 725-1488. 66ßß2IVAHßß*ULYß e Buy American for summer White Stone cookouts It’s pretty easy to shop for safe, fresh and local foods for a summer Southern Gateway to The Northern Neck cookout at a farmers’ market. But what about at a grocery White Stone Event Center store? 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Middlesex County was formed around Colonial governors Sir Henry Chicheley and 1669 from Lancaster County, which makes Lord Howard of Effingham made Rosegill it one of the oldest English settlements in their home. the United States. Many plantation homes During the Civil War, General George still stand from the Colonial era and it is rich McClellan formulated a plan of attack to in history that spans nearly 350 years. take Richmond by starting from Urbanna. Bordered by the Rappahannock and The plan was named the Urbanna Plan, but Piankatank rivers and the Chesapeake it was never instituted. Bay, much of its history centers around the In 1862, several Yankee warships bom- water. The town of Urbanna was formed in barded the town but legend has it that 1680 as a center for shipping tobacco from the only thing the Yanks killed was an old surrounding plantations. hare. One of the cannonballs did hit the old Urbanna was the county seat until 1852 courthouse, which today is the Middlesex when it was moved to Saluda, a more cen- Woman’s Club building on Virginia St. tral location for area citizens. Throughout During the bombardment the towns- the county are homes built in the 1700’s folk congregated on the creek bank near and wartime stories abound dating back where the Urbanna Bridge is located today. to the Revolutionary and Civil wars. During Legend has it that an old man by the name these wars, plantations such as Providence of Montague stood at the top of the hill and The annual Urbanna 4th of July Boat Parade will be on Sunday, July 4, at 6:30 p.m. and Rosegill were bombarded and looted. whenever he saw a flash of a cannon firing Boats will line up at the Urbanna Creek bridge at 6 p.m. To enter the parade, call 758- Stingray Point near Deltaville gained he would scream “squat” and the townsfolk 5440. Festivities start at 5 p.m. at the Urbanna Town Marina at Upton’s Point. A DJ immortal fame as the spot where Captain would squat down to the ground. will provide music, and food will be available. John Smith was nearly killed by a stingray. Today Middlesex County has a popula- Three centuries ago ships from London, tion of 9,600 and is home to the popular Liverpool, Bristol and Glasgow were Urbanna Oyster Festival, which draws thou- Urbanna: 758-2613. Libraries common sights on Urbanna Creek. Just sands to enjoy a weekend of music and Middlesex Public Library Urbanna Branch, across the creek from Urbanna is Rosegill, mollusks every November. For Visitors 758-5717. Deltaville Branch, 776-7362. one of the oldest plantations in America. It Government Old Tobacco Warehouse in Urbanna. Listed was for many years a center of influence in Middlesex County offices are in the on the National Register of Historic Places. Don’t Miss the Colony and a power in the political and Woodward Building at the Courthouse Serves as a visitors center today. 45 Cross } Urbanna Farmers’ Market. Second Sat- commercial life of this area. It was the home Complex in Saluda. www.co.middlesex. St. www.urbanna.com. 523-4711. urday of each month. Taber Park. 9 a.m-1 of five generations of Wormeleys, one of va.us. 758-4330. Middlesex has one town, p.m Northumberland County History on the people of this region. Northumberland County is called the Mother With more than 556 miles of scenic shoreline, County of the Northern Neck. Northumberland’s rustic atmosphere has lured Presumably settled by the English in 1640, many urbanites. Northumberland’s population Northumberland was officially established by has been changing in recent years from that of an act of the Burgesses in Jamestown in 1648. It full-time residents to one of numerous weekend- was later divided into three additional counties, ers, vacationers and retirees. Today more than Lancaster, Richmond and Westmoreland Coun- 12,400 call Northumberland County home. ties. At its heart is Heathsville, the county seat. The Government location between the headwaters of the Coan The Northumberland County seat is on Rt. 360 and the Great Wicomico Rivers was chosen as in Heathsville. 580-7666 or co.northumberland. the site of county courthouse in 1679. The build- va.us. The sheriff’s office can be reached at 580- ing was completed and county justices were 5221. moved in 1681. The Independence Day parade is the highlight of a weekend of fun and activities for Over 100 years later, in 1797, citizens estab- the entire family in Reedville. A fireworks display on Cockrell’s Creek will kick off Libraries lished a 20-acre town around the courthouse events on Friday July 2, starting at 9 p.m. Saturday will be the Firecracker 5K race Northumberland Public Library is at 7204 square naming it in honor of citizen leader John at 8 a.m. followed by games, contests and good eats. A hometown parade will begin Northumberland Highway in Heathsville, 580- Heath who lived just down the road at Spring- at 3 p.m. on Main Street. Don’t miss the patriotic concert at Festival Hall at 3 p.m. 5051. High speed wireless internet access avail- field, an historic plantation mansion still standing Sunday. able. and occupied today. In 1992, the National Register of Historic Later, most of its residents relied on the water for overview of the village’s fishing industry, both For Visitors Places designated Heathsville an Historic District, their livelihoods. Today, many watermen work past and current. The Northumberland County Chamber of Com- along with the original courthouse and tavern, as charter boat captains during the summer Burgess is home to the Northern Neck Farm merce Visitors Center is on Rt. 360 in Callao and now a restaurant, gift shop and museum. The months. Cruises, like those to Tangier and Smith Museum, which features the area’s agricultural is open Thurs.–Sat., 9 a.m.–1 p.m. 529-5031. courthouse square also includes a blacksmith Island, are major tourist attractions. history, from the Indians who roamed the lands shop, transportation museum, old jail and car- The quaint fishing village of Reedville, with its to the large commercial canneries that once Don’t Miss riage house. “Millionaire’s Row” of Victorian homes, remains lined the Northern Neck shores. Visitors can learn } July 4 Patriotic Music Performance, Festival Northumberland was once dependent upon a tribute to the area’s heritage and the Reedville about agriculture, view the tools that assisted the Hall, 3 p.m. For more information visit www.rfmu- tobacco as its major cash crop and currency. Fisherman’s Museum provides a comprehensive farmers and learn the impact of these industries seum.org. eß*ULYßßß2IVAHßß69 Richmond County History to and from the Northern Neck. The bridge, Known as the Gateway to the Northern which replaced 200 years of ferry service, was Neck, Richmond County was established in dedicated by Sen. Thomas Downing of the 1692 from the old Rappahannock County. Northern Neck. Originally explored by Captain John Smith Richmond County was the home of the last in 1607–1608, the county was settled in 1640 president to be elected under the Articles of when people migrated up from settlements Confederation. In 1788, Judge Cyrus Griffin below the Rappahannock River. It was presum- was elected president of the U.S. Congress ably named after the First Duke of Richmond, Assembly and held that position until the U.S. cousin to both King William III and Queen Constitution was adopted and his successor, Mary. One of the early settlers was Colonel George Washington, was elected as the first Moore Fauntleroy, who patented land in the President of the U. S. county in 1650. William A. Jones gained recognition for The first county seat was thought to be at the Richmond County in 1916 when, in supporting mouth of Little Carter’s Creek, then moved to self-government for all people, he authorized a Naylors, an early river settlement. The seat was bill that guaranteed independence for the Phil- moved inland in 1730 and renamed the Rich- ippines. In 1926, the people of the Philippines mond County Courthouse. In 1831, the name erected a memorial at Jones’ gravesite in the was changed to Warsaw in sympathy with the St. John’s Episcopal Churchyard in Warsaw. Polish struggle for independence. Warsaw was Today Richmond County has a population Totuskey Tricentennial Park and its boat launch is a good spot for bird watching in incorporated as the county’s only town in 1947 of 8,880. Serving as the crossroads of U.S. Richmond County. and is now the site of the courthouse, built in Route 360 and State Route 3, the county seat 1748, and the 188-year-old clerk’s office, which of Warsaw is currently the headquarters for Richmond County has one town, Warsaw. The Libraries housed the Richmond County Museum from many regional government agencies as well sheriff’s office can be reached at 333-3611. The Richmond County Public Library is at 52 1992 to 1999. as a regional community college, vocational Campus Dr. in Warsaw. 333-3025. Richmond County became the Gateway to center, and the regional jail. For Visitors the Northern Neck in 1927 when the Down- The Richmond County Museum and Visitors Don’t Miss ing Bridge across the Rappahannock River at Government Center is open Wed. - Sun. and is at 5874 Rich- } Historic Gardens of Richmond County, Tappahannock was opened, connecting Rich- The Richmond County seat is at 101 Court Circle mond Rd. in Warsaw. 333-3607 through September 30, 11 a.m–3 p.m. Rich- mond County to Essex and opening up travel in Warsaw. 333-3415. www.co.richmond.va.us. mond County Museum. Call 333-3607. Westmoreland County History towns, Colonial Beach and Montross. The Established in 1653 by the colonial gov- sheriff’s office can be reached 493-8066. ernment in Jamestown, Westmoreland County was named for a British shire. The For Visitors county’s most significant contributions to The Westmoreland County Visitors Center history include its fostering of more states- is in the county museum and library at 43 men than any other county in the country, Court Square, Montross. 493-8440. and for the Leedstown Resolutions. Virginia’s Potomac Gateway Welcome Considered the forerunner of the Decla- Center is on Rt. 301 at the Potomac River ration of Independence, the Leedstown Res- Bridge. (540) 663-3205. olutions were signed in February, 1766. It was the first organized resistance to English Libraries aggression on American liberties. Prepared Abraham and William I. Cooper Memorial by Richard Henry Lee, the document was Branch is at 18 Washington Ave. in Colo- signed by 115 patriots who bound them- nial Beach. 224-0921. Montross Branch is selves together “To Prevent The Execution at 56 Polk St. in Montross. 493-8194. Blake of The Stamp Act.” T. Newton Memorial Branch is at 22 Coles Stratford Hall was the boyhood home of Point Rd. in Hague. 472-3820. Richard Henry Lee and Francis Lightfoot Lee, signers of the Declaration of Indepen- Don’t Miss dence. Visitors enjoy a picnic on the beach at Westmoreland County State Park. } Westmoreland Berry Farm-Pick your own General Henry “Light-Horse Harry” Lee fruits and berries, shop for fresh produce was a Revolutionary War hero in his 20s and Most notable among the statesmen of of 16,700 and is home to the only off-track and home-style foodstuffs, spoon up an ice served as one of General George Washing- Westmoreland, General George Washing- betting casino in the area. Fishing and agri- cream sundae and pet the animals at this ton’s most trusted officers. He is the father ton, commander of the Continental Army, culture are still the area’s mainstays, with scenic farm overlooking the Rappahannock of Robert E. Lee. Revolutionary War hero and first President wineries, produce farms and seafood pack- River. General Robert E. Lee was born in 1807 of the United States, was born at Popes ers among some of the most prominent } NN Bike Trail-Westmoreland County’s low at Stratford and soon after the family moved Creek in 1732. businesses in the county. traffic counts, gently rolling topography, to Alexandria. Lee was a colonel in the U. S. James Monroe, the nation’s fifth presi- perfectly situated small towns and beauti- Army when the Civil War broke out. Offered dent, was born in 1758 on a farm near Government ful scenery are ideal for cycling. The Bicycle the command of the Union Army, Lee Monroe Bay. Monroe served as president The Westmoreland County offices are at 111 Heritage Tour of the Northern Neck includes declined because he “could take no part in from 1817 to 1825. Polk St. in Montross. 493-0130. westmore- the 35- to 50-mile Popes Creek trail, which an invasion” of his homeland. Today, Westmoreland has a population land-county.org. Westmoreland has two stops at major attractions. 70ßß2IVAHßß*ULYß e Potomac Gateway Maryland Visitor Center 301 Rivah Map James Monroe Birthplace Boating Access & Sites of Interest Colonial Beach Colonial Beach Museum 3 George Washington Birthplace Westmoreland State Park Stratford Hall WESTMORELAND Coles Point COUNTY Montross Westmoreland County Museum and Visitor’s Center Hague P ot Rap. Riv. 202 om 3 Kinsale Museum a 17 Wild Refuge c R ESSEX iv Naylors Beach er COUNTY Smith Island Warsaw Callao 36 0 Richmond County Museum NORTHUMBERLAND 36 0 COUNTY Tappahannock Virmar Public Beach Essex County Museum 36 0 Cruise to Smith Island 644 3 Rice’s Hotel Heathsville Smith Point Light Hughletts Tavern Burgess Sunnybank Ferry RICHMOND Northern Neck Farm Museum 652 R COUNTY Bushmill Stream Tangier Island 36 0 a Morattico Natural Area Reedville p Waterfront Preserve p Museum Reedville Fisherman’s a Museum h 354 LANCASTER an Belle Isle 200 no State Park Lively COUNTY Cruise to Tangier Island c 683 Lancaster 605 k Dameron March Mattaponi River Canoe House 201 Mary Ball KING & QUEEN Public Beach R Washington Museum iv COUNTY er Merry Point Free Ferry Hughlett Point King William 17 607 Natural Area Preserve Courthouse Steamboat Era Kilmarnock Museum Lancaster Visitors Center Dragon Run MIDDLESEX 354 3 KING WILLIAM 30 COUNTY 200 Historic Christ Church COUNTY Urbanna Irvington Mattaponi Urbanna Visitor’s Center White Stone Windmill Point Light Indian Reservation 633 Windmill Point 3 Saluda Public Beach Pamunkey 626 Middlesex County 33 Indian Reservation Museum 30 Deltaville Stingray Point Light West Point 33 33 Stingray Point Holly Point Nature Park/ Deltaville Maritime Museum 33 3 Gwynn’s Island Museum 64 17 GLOUCESTER Gwynn’s Island COUNTY Chesapeake 3 14 MATHEWS Historic Gloucester Bay Y COUNTY Courthouse Square & Tompkins Cottage Beaverdam Park o Wolf Trap Lighthouse rk Visitor’s Center 64 R Williams Wharf Rowing Center i 14 Bethel Beach Natural Area Preserve ve r Mobjack Bay Rosewell Ruins 17 New Point Comfort Lighthouse New Point Comfort Observation Walkway Gloucester Williamsburg Point New Point Comfort Island VIMS Aquarium/ Gloucester Point Beach Park This map shows approximate locations and is not intended to be used for navigation. 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