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Name:______Inside: Bargain hunting on the Consignment Trail Inside: Oktoberfests: Beer, brats and music Stars of the show: Rappahannock River oysters 10 Things to do in Gloucester Courthouse Inside: Marine Science Day at VIMS The rod that broke the record Dining at the Inn at Stratford Hall • Sounds of theStep Sea: back in time at the ballpark 10 Things to do in Montross • The Deltas:Westmoreland County Dining at the White Dog Bistro • Discover Chesapeake Bay Chip Company Address:______• Dining at the Mail to: to The T Rivah Visitor’ss GuiGuidede ______P.O. Box 400 • Kilmarnock, VA 22482 Enclose a check for shipping and handling City/State/Zip:______payable to Rappahannock Record. For payment by credit card, please call ______Michelle at 804-435-1701 ext. 16 Ebb&Flow Rivah (‘riv-â), n. [der. river]: 1. the lands and waters of the he dog days of summer have defi nitely arrived. But don’t let Vir- Northern Neck and Middle Tginia’s heat and humidity spoil the fun to be had at the rivah in Peninsula of Virginia, USA, August. There are fi shing tournaments, fi remen’s carnivals, country particularly favored by urban fairs and concerts. And they’re all happening in the next few weeks. dwellers for spring, summer Mark your calendars for the annual Kilmarnock Volunteer Firemen’s and fall escapes. 2. a region Festival and the Richmond County Fair. They should be on every- in these peninsulas bound by one’s to-do list, along with several family fi shing tournaments. the Chesapeake Bay and the In this issue we salute those who work the water, both commer- Rappahannock, Potomac and York rivers, inclusive. adj.– cially and as volunteers. Reporter Larry Chowning introduces us to rivah: reflecting an attitude three working water women who are carrying on their families’ tradi- indicative of the abundantly tion of harvesting oysters, crabs and fi sh from the bay and the rivers. pleasant lifestyle in this area. Reporter Madison White Franks introduces some folks who also work the local waters, but as volunteers with Smith Point Sea Rescue. The organization serves a vital role in our community and comes to the rescue of boaters in need. Inside the August 2016 issue We also travel to Morattico, a quaint fi shing village in Lancaster County once home to dozens of crab houses and a seafood pro- cessing plant. The Morattico Waterfront Museum pays homage to the industry on which the village was built. Audrey Thomasson tells Working Water Women us what life in the village was like then and now. This month’s issue also includes three pages of your Rivah Life Continuing a family tradition ...... 20 photos. Continue to send us your pictures to share. And continue supporting the businesses that make this publication possible. Keep cool, stay safe on the water and have fun during these fi nal days of summer. Smith Point Sea Rescue

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Photo by Lisa Carol Rose Inside: with Smith Point Sea Rescue • On Call with working waterwomen • On the job Lancaster County • Discover The Riverboat • Dining at Camping ...... 72 Lodging ...... 69 Map ...... C3 The Rivah Visitor’s Guide is published six times Counties ...... 75 a year jointly by the Rappahannock Record, P.O. Box 400, Kilmarnock, Va. 22482, Marinas ...... 25 (804) 435-1701, and the Southside Sentinel, P.O. Box 549, Urbanna, Va. 23175, Dining ...... 59 (804) 758-2328. Email: [email protected] Discover Lancaster . . . . 73 Museums ...... 41 News Tom Hardin and Robert D. Mason Jr., editors; Larry S. Chowning, Diversions ...... 36 Music ...... 12 Tom Chillemi, Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi, Audrey Thomasson, Madison White Parks & Recreation . . . . . 55 Franks Events ...... 3 Advertising Sara Amiss and Wendy Payne, managers; Fishing ...... 30 Rivah Fare ...... 58 K.C. Troise, Marilyn Bryant, Jessica Michels-Mancini and Libby Allen Golf ...... 47 Rivah Life ...... 16 Production Joseph Gaskins, Susan Simmons, K.C. Troise, Sarah Bowis Stephanie Feria It Happened Here . . . . . 42 Ramps ...... 33 Publications Coordinator Susan Simmons Editorial Director Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi August 2015 • FREE Places to go and things to do in the Northern Neck September 2015 • and Middle Peninsula Places to go and things FREE Did you know? to do in the Northern Neck Account Managers Geanie Longest and Lindsay Bishoff and Middle Peninsula The Rivah Visitor’s Guide is also online and free. Publishers Fred and Bettie Lee Gaskins Find interactive directories with live links to lodging, marinas, restaurants and more at Inside: The Rivah: More than a place . . . Bargain hunting on the Consignment Trail Oktoberfests: Beer, brats and music www.SSentinel.com and www.RRecord.com Inside: 10 Things to do in Gloucester Courthouse Colonial Beach Trolley Dining at the Inn at Stratford Hall The Chesapeake Breeze greeters it’s an attitude! Ten things to do in West Point • Dining at the Kilmarnock Inn

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2 • Rivah August 2016 Rivah Events plan o avoid disappointment, call Tthe numbers where indicat- July 28-30 ed to verify dates and times of “Leaving Iowa,” a play by The events. All area codes are (804) Court House Players, 6:30 p.m. unless otherwise listed. dinner theater on July 28-29 and 6:45 p.m. dinner-theater on Ongoing events July 30, Church of St. Therese, Tuesdays 6262 Main Street, Gloucester. Heathsville Forge Blacksmith $30 in advance only. Call 725- Guild, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Rice’s 0474 for ticket outlets or visit Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, 73 courthouseplayers.org. Monument Place, Heathsville. 580-3377. July 28-August 6 Guided Museum Tour, 2-4 81st Annual Kilmarnock Fire- p.m. Steamboat Era Museum, men’s Festival, 7 p.m. nightly 156 King Carter Drive, Irvington. except Sunday. KVFD Carnival Docents in 19th-century dress Grounds, 200 Waverly Avenue, discuss life during the Steam- Kilmarnock. Rides, games. con- boat Era. 438-6888. cessions. Raffl e grand prize, a Sunrise Yoga, 7-8:15 a.m., 2016 Chevrolet Colorado pickup Woodville Park, Hayes, truck, will be awarded on the Gloucester County. Sponsored fi nal night. Raffl e tickets $10 by Gloucester Parks, Recreation each, from a KVFD fi reman, at & Tourism Department. $6 per Nobletts in Kilmarnock, or at the class. 693-2355. carnival, as supplies last. Paws to Read, 2-3 p.m., Deltaville Branch of Middlesex Friday, July 29 Public Library. Children are Kids Day At The Museum, invited to read to well-behaved 10 -11:30 a.m. Steamboat Era dogs provided by the library. Museum, 156 King Carter Drive, Free. 776-7362. Irvington. Special tour, stories, games and activities focused on Wednesdays steamboats and life during that Tavern Spinners & Weavers, The Irvington Crab Festival, to benefit the Steamboat Era Museum, will be held August 13 at the special time in history. Children 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Rice’s Hotel/ Irvington Commons, 98 King Carter Drive, Irvington. Tickets are $50 per person, by advance sales only, must be accompanied by an Hughlett’s Tavern, 73 Monu- steamboateramusem.org or 438-6888. Music will be featured by Jumbo Lump Daddy & The Backfin Boys. adult. $5. Reservations due by ment Place, Heathsville. Studio From left, volunteers Carolyn Graham and Kathy Polhamus deliver crabs to the crowd at the 2015 festival. Thursdays, 438-6888. and store open. 435-2414. Photo by Michael Geissinger Swim For The Win, 10:30 Northern Neck Nutshell Asso- a.m. Northumberland Family ciation Races, 2 p.m. fi rst and YMCA, 6348 Northumberland third Wednesdays, June-October. company, or struggle making your camera and some pho- $6 per person. Pre-registration Highway, Heathsville. Sponsors: Great Wicomico River at Glebe time to make art. Bring your own tos. Free but pre-registration required, 462-5030. Northumberland Public Library, Point. 410-456-9903. supplies. Free. Gloucesterarts. required. Gloucesterarts.org or Cascading Stories, 10:30- Northumberland Family YMCA. Paws to Read, 2-3 p.m., org or 824-9464. 824-9464. 11:30 a.m. Lancaster Com- 580-5051. Urbanna Branch of Middlesex munity Library, 16 Town Centre Storytime, 11 a.m. Central Public Library. Children are Saturdays Drive, Kilmarnock. Storyteller: Rappahannock Regional Library invited to read to well-behaved Heathsville Forge Blacksmith Thursday, July 28 Lynn Ruehlmann. 435-1729. Cooper Branch, 20 Washing- dogs provided by the library. Guild, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Rice’s Wine Walk, 4-8 p.m., Main Community Lunch, 11:30 ton Avenue, Colonial Beach. Free. 758-5717. Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, 73 Street, Gloucester Court House. a.m.-1:30 p.m. Henderson UMC, 224-0921. Monument Place, Heathsville. Sponsored by the Gloucester 72 Henderson Drive, Callao. Seine n’ Splash, 2-3 p.m. Thursdays 580-3377. Main Street Association. Twelve Bat Housing, 1-2 p.m. Discov- Beach, Belle Isle State Heathsville Forge Blacksmith Tavern Spinners & Weavers, downtown merchants open their ery Center, Westmoreland State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Guild, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Rice’s 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Rice’s Hotel/ shops as “tasting rooms” where Park, 145 Cliff Road, Montross. Lancaster. Use a seining net to Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, 73 Hughlett’s Tavern, 73 Monu- people can sip and savor wines. Make a bat house, $20 material round up specimens from the Monument Place, Heathsville. ment Place, Heathsville. Studio Tickets are $25 and can be fee. Parking fee. 493-8821. Rappahannock River. Parking 580-3377. and store open. 435-2414. purchased online at gloucester- Bird Olympics, 2-3 p.m. fee. 462-5030. Introduction to Acrylics, 1-4 village.com or at participating Picnic Area, Belle Isle State Survival Bracelet Mak- Fridays p.m., Arts on Main, 6580- retailers. 695-0700. Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, ing, 3-4 p.m. Visitor Center, Tavern Woodworker’s B Main Street, Gloucester 4-H Rocket Camp, 9 a.m.- Lancaster. Bird education, Westmoreland State Park, 145 Guild, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Rice’s Court House. Teacher is noon, Woodville Park, Hayes. games. Parking fee. 462-5030. Cliff Road, Montross. $5 per Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, 73 Rose Nygaard. $28 per Sponsored by Gloucester Exten- Geocaching-Hiking Adven- person. Parking fee. 493-8821. Monument Place, Heathsville. class. Gloucesterarts.org or sion Offi ce. For ages 9-13. $20. ture, 6-7 p.m. Visitor Center, Slimy Science, 5-6 p.m. 580-3377. 824-9464. 693-2602. Westmoreland State Park, 145 Campground, Belle Isle State Open Studio, 9 a.m.-noon, Arts Photo Clinic, 1-2 p.m., Arts Junior Ranger: Adventurers, Cliff Road, Montross. $2 per Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, on Main, 6580-B Main Street, on Main, 6580-B Main Street, 10 a.m.-noon. Picnic Area, Belle GPS unit. Parking fee. Advance Lancaster. Amphibian and rep- Gloucester Court House. For Gloucester Court House. Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle registration at the Visitor Center, tile education, craft. Parking fee. those who enjoy painting with Teacher is Dick Welton. Bring Road, Lancaster. Ages 8-11. or 493-8821. 4 f

August 2016 Rivah • 3 Events State Park, 1632 Belle Isle f 3 Road, Lancaster. Ages 8 and 462-5030. older. $6 per person. Parking Movie Night, 6:30 p.m. Fair- fee. Pre-registration required, fi elds UMC Activities Building, 462-5030. 14741 Northumberland High- way, Burgess. Topic: The life of Monday, August 1 Christ, related by Apostle John. Mind & Muscle Lecture, 11 Complimentary popcorn, pizza a.m. Chesapeake Center Audito- and drinks. rium, Rappahannock Westmin- Friday Night by Firelight, ster-Canterbury, 132 Lancaster 8-9 p.m. Amphitheater, Belle Drive, Irvington. Speaker: Dr. Isle State Park, 1632 Belle James McCoig. Topic: Aging and Isle Road, Lancaster. Camp- activity. Complimentary lunch fi re, s’mores. Parking fee. at noon. Reservations required, 462-5030. 438-4000. Beneath the Surface, 9-10 Chicken Dinner, 5-6:30 p.m. p.m. Fishing Pier, Belle Isle Beaverdam Park is a favorite spot for fishing. Night fishing will be featured at the park at 8687 Roaring American Legion Post 117, 39 State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Springs Road in Gloucester from 4 p.m.-midnight on Friday, August 19. Register at the Ranger Station. American Legion Way, Reedville, Road, Lancaster. Fish light $10 adults, $5 for ages 11 and investigation. Parking fee. younger. Fried chicken, mashed 462-5030. potatoes, gravy, green beans, Middlesex Public Library p.m., Virginia Motor Speedway, Camp Cooking: Shake n’ 450-4655. baked beans, salad, rolls, soft Children’s Program, 2 p.m., Route 17, Jamaica, 8 miles Make Ice Cream, 3-4 p.m. Sunset Canoe Tour, 7-8:30 drinks, iced tea, desserts. Middlesex YMCA, Route 33, north of Saluda. Four divisions Picnic Area, Belle Isle State p.m. Camp Store, Belle Isle Hartfi eld, featuring magician of racing. vamotorspeedway.com Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Wes Iseli. Free. 758-5717. or 758-1VMS. Lancaster. Ice cream making. Virginia Institute of Marine Sunrise Yoga, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Materials fee, parking fee. Pre- Science Tour, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Visitor Center, Westmoreland registration required, 462-5030. VIMS Campus, Gloucester Point. State Park, 145 Cliff Road, Fossil Hike, 3-4 p.m. Discovery Exhibits, hands-on activities. Montross. $5 per person. Park- Center, Westmoreland State Free. Register online at www. ing fee. 493-8821. Park, 145 Cliff Road, Montross. vims.edu/public/publictours, Kayak Below Horsehead Parking fee. 493-8821. Essex 684-7061. Cliffs/Fossil Adventure, 9-11 All-You-Can-Eat Steamed Q Tappahannock Farmers Market 9 a.m.–1 p.m. in the cen- Library Lock-In, 5-10 p.m., a.m. Boat House, Westmoreland Shrimp Feast, food, 3-7 p.m.; ter of historic downtown Tappahannock, the third Satur- Gloucester Main Library, State Park, 145 Cliff Road, music, 5-9 p.m. Colonial Beach day of the month through November. 445-2067 6920 Main Street, Gloucester Montross. $25 per tandem kay- Volunteer Fire Department, Court House. For grades 6-12. ak, $20 per solo, $10 bring your 312 Colonial Avenue, Colonial Gloucester Games, food, entertainment, own. Ages 6 and older, ages Beach. Steamed shrimp, corn Q Summer Nights Market in Gloucester 4:30–7:30 prizes. Registration required. 6-12 must be accompanied by on the cob, coleslaw, hush p.m. every Wednesday beginning in June. 695-0700 693-2998. adults. Parking fee. Advance puppies. $40 per person. Music Historic Yorktown All-Media Show Reception, registration, 493-8821. by Southern Bred. Purchase Yorktown Market Days 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at the Yorktown wa- 6:30 p.m., Tappahannock Art Crabbing 101, 10-11 a.m. advance tickets at cbvfd.net. Q Guild Gallery, 200 Prince Street. Fishing Pier, Belle Isle State terfront between Buckner and Ballard Streets every Sat- Show will continue through Sep- Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Sunday, July 31 urday from May 14 through October 29. 757-890-3500 tember 5. 925-1011. Lancaster. Instruction. Activity “Leaving Iowa,” a play by Lancaster fee, parking fee. Pre-registration The Court House Players, 3 Q Irvington Farmers Market 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at Irvington Saturday, July 30 recommended, 462-5030. p.m. (play only), Church of St. Commons, the fi rst Saturday of the month through No- 3rd Annual Community Day, Farnham Country Fair, 11 Therese, 6262 Main Street, vember. 480-0697 10 a.m., Tappahannock Essex a.m.-8 p.m. Commonwealth Gloucester. $14 in advance; Volunteer Fire Department, Assisted Living at Farnham, 511 $15 at door. Children and Mathews Tappahannock. Hosted by Essex Cedar Grove Road, Farnham. students $5 with ID. Call 725- Q Mathews Farmers Market 9 a.m.–1 p.m. on the Court NAACP. Vendors, health screen- Crafts, foods, vendors, music 0474 for ticket outlets or visit Green, every Saturday through October. 725-3318 ings, children’s games, corn by The Dove Brothers and The courthouseplayers.org. hole tournament, car and bike Knotwater Band, a living history Ask-a-Ranger, 9-10 a.m. Middlesex show. display, antique cars and trac- Campground, Belle Isle State Q Urbanna Farmers Market 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Taber Park, sec- Unity World Festival, 8:30 tors, petting zoo. 394-2102, Ext. Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, ond Saturday of each month. 758-2613 a.m.-7 p.m., Middlesex Volun- 203 Lancaster. Artifacts, crafts, teer Fire Department grounds, Marsh Madness, 1- 2 p.m. games. Parking fee. 462-5030. Q Holly Point Market 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Deltaville Maritime Urbanna. With 32 churches Campground, Belle Isle State Ice Cream Making, 1-2 p.m. Museum, fourth Saturday of each month. 776-7200 participating, focus will be on Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Visitor Center, Westmoreland gospel music and bridging the Lancaster. Hike and marsh State Park, 145 Cliff Road, Northumberland gap between churches and investigation. Parking Fee. Montross. $2 per person. Park- Q Heathsville Farmers Market 9 a.m.–1p.m. at Rice’s Ho- the community. Food vendors, 462-5030. ing fee. 493-8821. tel/Hughlett’s Tavern, the third Saturday of the month healthcare programs, recreation Paint & Sip, 2-5 p.m. Ingleside “I’ve Been Changed,” chat & through October. 580-3377 for children, youth and teen ac- Vineyards, 5872 Leedstown chew, 3:30 p.m.; curtain, 5 p.m. tivities, senior-citizen programs Road, Oak Grove. Create art- Northumberland High School Westmoreland and vendor participation from work while sipping wine. Painting Auditorium, 201 Academic Lane, Q Montross Market Days 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at the old Court- local businesses and tourism instruction by members of the Claraville. $20. A Galilee UMC house, the fi rst Saturday of the month. (703) 598-2112 groups. Free. 384-3811. Uncorked Palette. Reservations Family and Friends Day Week- Stock Car Racing, 6:30-10:30 required, 224-8687. end Celebration event. $20.

4 • Rivah August 2016 Events August 1-5 featured artwork and artist Kids Art Workshops, 10 a.m. for the new month, live music noon, Drawing Adventures; that is different each month, 12:30-2:30 p.m., Make, Build, and food and beverages for Play. Studio Gallery, 19 North sale. Gloucesterarts.org or Main Street, Kilmarnock. Instruc- 824-9464. tor: Marilyn Sprouse. Ages 7 Kids Day At The Museum, and older. For fees and registra- 10 -11:30 a.m. Steamboat Era tion, call the Rappahannock Museum, 156 King Carter Drive, Art League Studio Gallery, Irvington. Special tour, stories, 436-9309. games and activities focused on Children’s Build A Model steamboats and life during that Diorama Workshop, 10 a.m.-2 special time in history. Children p.m. Reedville Fishermen’s must be accompanied by an Museum, 504 Main Street, The Heathsville Farmers Market on Saturday, August 20, will host its annual Antique and Classic Car Round- adult. $5. Reservations due by Reedville. Ages 10-18. Pre- up. The market is held from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on the grounds of Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, 73 Monument Thursday, 438-6888. sented by the RFM Model Shop Place, Heathsville. Virginia Institute of Marine volunteers. Fees and registra- Science Tour, 10:30 a.m.-noon, tion, 453-6529. VIMS Campus, Gloucester Point. Fitness Challenge Camp, Who Made Those Tracks?, sport is track. 758-5717. 11:30 a.m., Urbanna Branch Exhibits, hands-on activities. 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Gloucester 11 a.m.-noon. Picnic Area, Belle of Middlesex Public Library, Free. Register online at www. Family YMCA, 6898 Main Street, Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Thursday, August 4 for ages 2 1/2 through 4. vims.edu/public/publictours, Gloucester. For ages 5-12. Road, Lancaster. Animal track Guided Nature Walk, 9 758-5717. 684-7061. Campers will participate in the investigation and craft. Parking a.m., Woodville Park, Hayes, Storytime, 11 a.m. Central Y’s own Olympic-style activities, fee. Pre-registration recommend- Gloucester County. 693-2107. Friday, August 5 Rappahannock Regional Library culminating with a mock opening ed, 462-5030. Virginia Institute of Marine Sci- Wine On The Water, 5-8 p.m., Cooper Branch, 20 Washing- ceremonies to celebrate the Crabbing 101, 1-2 p.m. Fishing ence Tour, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Garrett’s Marina, Route 17, ton Avenue, Colonial Beach. Summer Olympics in Rio. Trips Pier, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 VIMS Campus, Gloucester Point. Essex County, 5 miles south of 224-0921. to the library for a scavenger Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. Exhibits, hands-on activities. Tappahannock. Wine tastings, Bird Olympics, 2-3 p.m. hunt and bowling alley included. Instruction. Activity fee, parking Free. Register online at www. music by Andrew MaGruder Picnic Area, Belle Isle State Parent Night is Friday. $89 for fee. Pre-registration recommend- vims.edu/public/publictours, & Friends, light food. $10 per Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, members and $99 for non-mem- ed, 462-5030. 684-7061. person, which includes first Lancaster. Bird education, bers. 993-4922. Story Hour and Craft, 10- Junior Ranger: Adventurers, drink. Proceeds support Ledwith- games. Parking fee. 462-5030. Kids Summer Art Camp, 9 11:30 a.m., Urbanna Branch of 10 a.m.-noon. Picnic Area, Belle Lewis Free Health Clinic in Slimy Science, 5-6 p.m. a.m.-noon (grades K-2) and 1-4 Middlesex Public Library, for chil- Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Tappahannock. 443-9590. Campground, Belle Isle State p.m. (grades 3-5), Arts on Main, dren kindergarten through 2nd Road, Lancaster. Ages 8-11. First Friday Open House, 5-8 Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, 6580-B Main Street, Gloucester grade, and 1-2 p.m. story hour $6 per person. Pre-registration p.m., Arts on Main, 6580-B Lancaster. Amphibian and rep- Court House. $65. Pre-register and craft for grades 3-5. Theme required, 462-5030. Main Street, Gloucester Court tile education, craft. Parking fee. at 824-9464. is “Read for the Win” and the Story Hour and Craft, 10:30- House. Free for all to enjoy the 6 f Tuesday, August 2 4-H Exploring Trees Camp, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Beaverdam Park, 8687 Roaring Springs Road, Gloucester. For ages 9-13. Discover the world of trees while hiking with Master Naturalist Mr. Hurricane. $15. 693-2107. Story Hour and Craft, 10:30 a.m., Deltaville Branch of Middlesex Public Library, for 2 1/2 year olds through 1st grade, and 1 p.m. story hour and craft for grades 2-5. Theme is “Read for the Win” and the sport is track. 776-7362. August 2-4 Grandparent/Grandchild Sum- mer Camp, Stratford Hall, 483 Great House Road, Stratford Hall. Registration, fees, details, stratfordhall.org, or 493-8038. Wednesday, August 3 Slip, Slide, Splash Story Hour, 10-11 a.m. Northumberland Public Library, 7204 Northumberland Highway, 4HE*AMES#O(OME"UILDERCOM Heathsville. Ages 3 and older. 804-436-4828sJPOLIVA GMAILCOM 580-5051.

August 2016 Rivah • 5 Events ily YMCA, 6898 Main Street, f 5 Gloucester. Features performing 462-5030. arts, visual arts, writing, scaven- First Friday Art Reception, ger hunt at the library and more. 5-7 p.m. Rappahannock Art $89 for members and $99 for League Studio Gallery, 19 North non-members. 993-4922. Main Street, Kilmarnock. Light refreshments. 435-9309. August 9-11 First Friday Art Walk, 5-9 Little Rangers, 10 a.m.-noon. p.m. Montross. Self-guided tour Picnic Area, Belle Isle State through village. Galleries, shops, Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, dining, music, farmers market. Lancaster. Ages 4-5. Crafts, Friday Night by Firelight, activities, games. $6 per day, 8-9 p.m. Amphitheater, Belle includes snacks and supplies. Isle State Park, 1632 Belle 462-5030. Isle Road, Lancaster. Camp- fire, s’mores. Parking fee. August 9-13 462-5030. Richmond County Fair, Richmond County Fairgrounds, Saturday, August 6 315 Community Park Drive, Crab Feast, 5-8 p.m., Lower Warsaw. Agriculture and home Middlesex Volunteer Fire Depart- craft competition, exhibits, ment, Deltaville Firehouse. demonstrations, rides, games, All-you-can-eat steamed crabs, food, entertainment. 313-9940, hamburgers, hot dogs and richmondcountyfair.com. corn-on-the-cob. $30 in advance; The Deltaville Deltas semi-pro baseball team had a 15-1 record as of July 21 and were in first place in the $35 at gate. Tickets available at Richmond National Adult Baseball Association. The Deltas will host the Virginia Beach Vipers at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 10 Harrow’s Home Center at Cooks on Saturday, July 30, at historic Deltaville Ballpark. Admission is $6 for adults; children age 12 and under Kick, Hit, Toss & Roll Corner; Hurd’s Hardware, J&W are admitted free. It is likely the Deltas will host league tournament games in August. Visit deltavilledeltas. Story Hour, 10-11 a.m. Seafood in Deltaville, and Pat’s com for updates. Photo courtesy of Stephen Blue Northumberland Public Library, Gallery in Deltaville; Urbanna 7204 Northumberland Highway, Builders Supply in Saluda; from Heathsville. Ages 3 and older. any fire department member; or Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, westmorelandplayers.org. Benefit Dinner, 5-7 p.m., 580-5051. by calling 776-9753. Honky-Tonk Lancaster. Hike and marsh Beneath the Surface, 9-10 Piankatank River Golf Club, Bon Secours Rappahannock Heroes will play from 8 p.m.- investigation. Parking Fee. p.m. Fishing Pier, Belle Isle Hartfield. Proceeds to benefit General Hospital Senior midnight. . 462-5030. State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Middlesex Sheriff’s Office. $25 University, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Free Guided Tour, 10 a.m.-2 Ice Cream Social, 11 a.m.-2 Road, Lancaster. Fish light tickets available at hlw1122@ White Stone Church of the Naza- p.m., Historic Lower United p.m. Historic Christ Church & investigation. Parking fee. yahoo.com, Harrow’s Home rene, 57 Whisk Drive, White Methodist Church, 120 Lower Museum, 420 Christ Church 462-5030. Center at Cooks Corner, Stone. For seniors and care- Church Road, Hartfield. For all Road, Weems. Colonial games, River Birch Gifts in Locust Hill, givers. Educational seminars, ages. crafts, history, ice cream treats. Sunday, August 7 Urbanna Pool, Middlesex YMCA vendors, complimentary lunch, Soccer Camp, 2-4 p.m., Register at christchurch1735. Ask-a-Ranger, 9:30-10:30 a.m. in Hartfield, and J&W Seafood in refreshments, health screen- Middlesex High School, for ages org, or 438-6855. Campground, Belle Isle State Deltaville. Urbanna Oyster Festi- ings, entertainment, giveaways. kindergarten through grade 12. Camp Cooking: Shake n’ Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, val community service project of 435-8662. $10. Adult/high school/alumni Make Ice Cream, 1-2 p.m. Lancaster. Artifacts, crafts, Hailey Walton. Children’s Program Finale, soccer game, food, music with Picnic Area, Belle Isle State games. Parking fee. 462-5030. World Famous Breakfast, 10 a.m., Middlesex County DJ Wayne Jessie and fun games Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Trick Your Stick, 1-2 p.m. 8-11 a.m., Mathews American Public Library Urbanna Branch. will follow the camp with $5 ad- Lancaster. Ice cream making. Picnic Area, Belle Isle State Legion Post 83, Hookemfair 758-5717. mission. Proceeds to benefit the Materials fee, parking fee. Pre- Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Road, Hudgins. $8 donation. Virginia Institute of Marine Middlesex High School Athletic registration required, 462-5030. Lancaster. Make a hiking stick. 725-7422. Science Tour, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Boosters Club. Register by call- Marsh Meander Paddle, $2 per stick Parking fee. Pre- VIMS Campus, Gloucester Point. ing 824-4122. This is Urbanna 3-4:30 p.m. Camp Store, Belle registration required, 462-5030. August 8-11 Exhibits, hands-on activities. Oyster Festival Queen contes- Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle “Of Mice And Men,” 3 QuickStart Tennis Camp, Free. Register online at www. tant Meghan Shores’ community Road, Lancaster. Guided canoe p.m. Westmoreland Players, 6-7:30 p.m., tennis courts at vims.edu/public/publictours, service project. tour. Ages 8 and older. $5 per Westmoreland Players Theatre, Middlesex High School. For ages 684-7061. Celebrate Summer 5K, person. Parking fee. Pre-registra- 16217 Richmond Road, Callao. 4-10. Quickstart is a new format 8-9 a.m., Beaverdam Park, tion required, 462-5030. $20 adults, $12 students. For to help children 10 and under August 11-13 8687 Roaring Springs Road, Dinner Theater, 5 p.m. Cal- reservations, 529-9345, or to learn and play the game of Bay Bash Family Fishing Gloucester. For all ages. $5. vary Baptist Church, 490 East westmorelandplayers.org. tennis. Balls furnished. $50. Tournament, Ingram Bay Ma- 693-2355. Church Street, Kilmarnock. “Love, Sex and Consequenc- Register by calling 758-0057 or rina, 545 Harveys Neck Road, Stock Car Racing, 6:30-10:30 “Who Killed the Church?” es: An Intimate Look at the 366-2319. Wicomico Church. Open (10 p.m., Virginia Motor Speedway, Acquire tickets at cbcminis- American Civil War” lecture species), ladies, youth and spe- Route 17, Jamaica, 8 miles tries.org, or call 435-1052, or by Christy Coleman, 4-6 p.m., August 8-12 cial anglers divisions. $2,000 in north of Saluda. $20,000-to-win 436-7929. Dozier’s Regatta Point Marina, Kids Summer Art Camp, 9 prizes. Grand prize by Truth Fish- 60-lap feature for the Ultimate “Of Mice And Men,” 6:30 p.m. 137 Neptune Lane, Deltaville. a.m.-noon (grades K-2) and 1-4 ing Reels. Raffle, music, food, Super Late Model Series, and opening night gala, 7:30 p.m. A fundraiser for the Middlesex p.m. (grades 3-5), Arts on Main, drink, moon bounce. Concert three other divisions of rac- curtain. Westmoreland Players, County Museum. $25 tickets 6580-B Main Street, Gloucester to benefit Northumberland Md- ing. vamotorspeedway.com or Westmoreland Players Theatre, available at the museum in Court House. $65. Pre-register County Volunteer Rescue Squad. 758-1VMS. 16217 Richmond Road, Callao. Saluda or at Middlesexmuseum. at 824-9464. For rules and registration, 580- Marsh Madness, 11 a.m.-noon. $25 adults, $15 students. For com. Refreshments will be Express Yourself Camp, 8 7292, ingrambaymarina.com. Campground, Belle Isle State reservations, 529-9345, or served with a cash bar. a.m.-5:30 p.m., Gloucester Fam-

6 • Rivah August 2016 Events ern Neck Farm Museum, 12705 7. 693-2355. Northumberland Highway, Comic Con, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Heathsville. 761-5952. Gloucester County Public Library- Progressive Farm Safety Main, 6920 Main Street. For all Day, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Northern ages. Costumes, workshops, ac- Neck Farm Museum, 12705 tivities, prizes. Free. 693-2998. Northumberland Highway, Stock Car Racing, 6:30-10:30 Heathsville. Sponsors: Virginia p.m., Virginia Motor Speedway, Cooperative Extension/4-H, Route 17, Jamaica, 8 miles Northern Neck Farm Museum. north of Saluda. Four divisions ages 8-13. of racing. vamotorspeedway.com Crabbing 101, 10-11 a.m. or 758-1VMS. Fishing Pier, Belle Isle State Adult Gaming Night, 3-7 Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, p.m., Essex County Library, Lancaster. Instruction. Activity Tappahannock. For ages 18 and fee, parking fee. Pre-registration up. recommended, 462-5030. 3-D Art Pen Demonstration, Aww Shucks, Oysters!, 1-2 9 a.m.-3 p.m., The Bay School p.m. Motor Boat Launch, Belle Community Arts Center, 279 Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Main Street, Mathews Court Virginia Motor Speedway on Route 17 at Jamaica, 8 miles north of Saluda, will host a $20,000-to-win 60-lap Road, Lancaster. Oyster garden- House. 725-1278. feature for the Ultimate Super Late Model Series, and will feature three other divisions of racing from 6:30- ing investigation. Parking fee. 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 6. Visit vamotorspeedway.com or call 758-1VMS for more information. 462-5030. Sunday, August 14 Photo courtesy of Al Goulder “Of Mice And Men,” 3 Ask-a-Ranger, 9:30-10:30 a.m. p.m. Westmoreland Players, Campground, Belle Isle State Westmoreland Players Theatre, Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Friday, August 12 classes throughout the year and games and activities focused on 16217 Richmond Road, Callao. Lancaster. Artifacts, crafts, Kids Art Show and Recep- in the free weeks of art camps. steamboats and life during that $20 adults, $12 students. For games. Parking fee. 462-5030. tion, 3:30-6 p.m., The Bay The show continues through special time in history. Children reservations, 529-9345, or Colonial Classics, 1-2 p.m. School Community Arts Center, August 20. Free. 725-1278. must be accompanied by an westmorelandplayers.org. Picnic Area, Belle Isle State 279 Main Street, Mathews Kids Day At The Museum, adult. $5. Reservations due by Survival Bracelets 101, 3-4 Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Court House. The show high- 10:30 a.m. Steamboat Era Thursday, 438-6888. p.m. Picnic Area, Belle Isle Lancaster. Games, activities. lights Bay School children and Museum, 156 King Carter Drive, Storytime, 11 a.m. Central State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Parking fee. 462-5030. youth student artwork created in Irvington. Special tour, stories, Rappahannock Regional Library Road, Lancaster. Instructional Memory Lane Car Club, 3 Cooper Branch, 20 Washing- craft. Material fee, parking fee. p.m. Boys and Girls Club of the ton Avenue, Colonial Beach. 462-5030. Northern Neck, 517 North Main New Northern Neck Design! 224-0921. Irvington Crab Festival, 4 p.m. Street, Kilmarnock. Cruise- Whooo’s for Dinner? 2-3 p.m. grounds open, 5 p.m. crabs in follows at 4 p.m. Anyone Picnic Area, Belle Isle State served. Irvington Commons, interested in collector vehicles Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, 98 King Carter Drive, Irvington. welcome. 435-6171. Lancaster. Owl education. Mate- All-you-can eat steamed crabs. “Of Mice And Men,” 3 rials fee, Parking fee. 462-5030. $50 per person. Wine and beer p.m. Westmoreland Players, Marsh Madness, 5-6 p.m. available for purchase. Music by Westmoreland Players Theatre, Campground, Belle Isle State Jumbo Lump Daddy & The Back- 16217 Richmond Road, Callao. Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, fi n Boys. To benefi t Steamboat $20 adults, $12 students. For Lancaster. Hike and marsh Era Museum. Advance tickets reservations, 529-9345, or investigation. Parking fee. only, steamboateramusem.org, westmorelandplayers.org. 462-5030. or 438-6888. “Of Mice And Men,” 7:30 Raffl e Gala, 7-9 p.m. August 15-18 p.m. Westmoreland Players, Westmoreland Volunteer Fire QuickStart Tennis Camp, Westmoreland Players Theatre, Department, 52 Rectory Lane, 6-7:30 p.m., tennis courts at 16217 Richmond Road, Callao. Montross. To benefi t new Middlesex High School. For ages $20 adults, $12 students. For Stratford Fire Substation. 4-10. Quickstart is a new format reservations, 529-9345, or $4,000 grand prize, plus cash to help children 10 and under westmorelandplayers.org. and other gifts. $100 ticket ad- to learn and play the game of Friday Night by Firelight, mits two to drawing party-heavy tennis. Balls furnished. $50. 8-9 p.m. Amphitheater, Belle hors d’ oeuvres, open bar, beer Register by calling 758-0057 or Isle State Park, 1632 Belle and wine. Only 200 tickets will 366-2319. Isle Road, Lancaster. Camp- be sold. For tickets, 493-1627, fi re, s’mores. Parking fee. or stratfordfi resubstation.org. August 15-19 462-5030. Touch A Truck, 9 a.m.- Youth Soccer Camp, Virginia Institute of Marine noon, Woodville Park, Hayes, Middlesex Family YMCA, Route $176+37'r)+(65r*1/'&'%14 Science Tour, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Gloucester County. For all ages. 33, Hartfi eld. 316-9191. Mon. - Fri., 10-5 VIMS Campus, Gloucester Point. Meet Gloucester’s volunteer Kids Summer Art Camp, 9 Sat., 10-4; Sun. 12-4 Exhibits, hands-on activities. fi refi ghters and members a.m.-noon (grades K-2) and 1-4 Free. Register online at www. of sheriff’s offi ce. Tractors, p.m. (grades 3-5), Arts on Main, Voted Best Gift Shop in the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula vims.edu/public/publictours, mowers, trucks and more will 6580-B Main Street, Gloucester 684-7061. available for kids to explore the Court House. $65. Pre-register .KMGWUQP(CEGDQQM vehicles, meet the drivers, and at 824-9464. 5LFKPRQG5G‡:DUVDZ9$‡ Saturday, August 13 learn safety tips. Free but pre- Express Yourself Camp, 8 Kids Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. North- registration required by August 8 f

August 2016 Rivah • 7 Events f 7 Thursday, August 18 tions for Animal Welfare League. Heathsville Farmers Market, 462-5030. Teen and Community Service Slimy Science, 5-6 p.m. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Rice’s Hotel/ “Of Mice And Men,” 3 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Gloucester Fam- Project Day, 9 a.m.-noon. Campground, Belle Isle State Hughlett’s Tavern, 73 Monument p.m. Westmoreland Players, ily YMCA, 6898 Main Street, Group Campground, Belle Isle Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Place, Heathsville. Theme: An- Westmoreland Players Theatre, Gloucester. Features performing State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Lancaster. Amphibian and reptile tique and Classic Car Round-up. 16217 Richmond Road, Callao. arts, visual arts, writing, scaven- Road, Lancaster. Volunteer education, craft. Parking fee. Fresh produce, baked goods, $20 adults, $12 students. For ger hunt at the library and more. service project, lunch provided. 462-5030. goat cheese, flowers, nursery reservations, 529-9345, or $89 for members and $99 for Pre-registration and parental Art Workshop, 6:30-8 p.m. plants, handcrafts, tavern arti- westmorelandplayers.org. non-members. 993-4922. permission required. Free. Rappahannock Art League sans. 580-3377. Beaverdam Canoe Jam, 462-5030. Studio Gallery, 19 North Main Homemade Ice Cream Sale, 8-11:45 a.m., Beaverdam Park, Tuesday, August 16 “Of Mice And Men,” 7:30 Street, Kilmarnock. Topic: Paint 9-11 a.m. Heathsville UMC, 39 8687 Roaring Springs Road, Critter Creations: Butterflies, p.m. Westmoreland Players, Like the Masters-Johnny! Instruc- Courthouse Road, Heathsville. Gloucester. Canoe and kayak 11 a.m. -noon. Picnic Area, Belle Westmoreland Players Theatre, tor: Johnny Hayes. Snacks Commemoration of Robert races, kid’s sprint relay and fun Isle State Park, 1632 Belle 16217 Richmond Road, Callao. provided, participants may bring Carter III’s Deed of Eman- paddle. Races: long course (4 Isle Road, Lancaster. Butterfly $20 adults, $12 students. For their favorite beverage. For fees cipation of Slaves, 11 a.m. miles); short course (2 miles). education, craft. Parking fee. reservations, 529-9345, or and registration, call 436-9309. First Baptist Church, 3585 $10-$20. All ages. 693-2355. 462-5030. westmorelandplayers.org. “Of Mice And Men,” 7:30 Courthouse Road, Heathsville. Cumnor Hunt Club Seafood Pocahontas’ Pottery Shop, Virginia Institute of Marine p.m. Westmoreland Players, Sponsors: Mary Ball Washington Feast, 5-7 p.m., Upper King and 2-3 p.m. Picnic Area, Belle Isle Science Tour, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Westmoreland Players Theatre, Museum & Library, Northern Queen Ruritan Club building. State Park, 1632 Belle Isle VIMS Campus, Gloucester Point. 16217 Richmond Road, Callao. Neck of Virginia Historical $20 in advance or $25 at door. Road, Lancaster. Native Ameri- Exhibits, hands-on activities. $20 adults, $12 students. For Society, Historic Christ Church & Music by Cobalt Whiskey Band. can education, craft. Material Free. Register online at www. reservations, 529-9345, or Museum, First Baptist Church. 363-5296. fee, parking fee. 462-5030. vims.edu/public/publictours, westmorelandplayers.org. Historical character conversa- Children’s Program, 1:30 Moonlight Canoe Tour, 8-9:30 684-7061. Friday Night by Firelight, 8-9 tions with Robert Carter III and p.m., Essex County Library, p.m. Camp Store, Belle Isle p.m. Amphitheater, Belle Isle black Baptist preacher Gowan Tappahannock. Ronnie Sydney II State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Friday, August 19 State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Pamphlet; remarks by Thomas presents Tameka’s New Dress. Road, Lancaster. Ages 8 and Kids Day At The Museum, Road, Lancaster. Campfire, Duckenfield III, Esq., descendant older. $6 per person. Parking 10:30 a.m. Steamboat Era s’mores. Parking fee. 462-5030. of freed Carter slaves; and mu- August 20-21 fee. Pre-registration required, Museum, 156 King Carter Drive, Night Fishing, 4 p.m.-midnight, sic by First Baptist Church Choir. Spanish Lessons, Northern 462-5030. Irvington. Special tour, stories, Beaverdam Park, 8687 Roar- Donations suggested. Neck Anglers Club member games and activities focused on ing Springs Road, Gloucester. Survival Bracelets 101, 11 tournament. Target species: August 16-18 steamboats and life during that For all ages. Register at Ranger a.m. -noon. Picnic Area, Belle Spanish mackerel, bluefish, 4-H Cloverbud Day Nature special time in history. Children Station. $5 per person or boat. Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle spot. Membership information Camp, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Whit- must be accompanied by an 693-2355. Road, Lancaster. Instructional and tournament rules at north- comb Lodge, Beaverdam Park, adult. $5. Reservations due by Virginia Institute of Marine craft. Material fee, parking fee. ernneckanglersclub.wordpress. 8687 Roaring Springs Road, Thursday, 438-6888. Science Tour, 10:30 a.m.-noon, 462-5030. com. Gloucester. For ages 5-8. $15. Storytime, 11 a.m. Central VIMS Campus, Gloucester Point. Bird Olympics, 1-2 p.m. 37th Annual Rod Run To The 693-2602. Rappahannock Regional Library Exhibits, hands-on activities. Picnic Area, Belle Isle State Beach, Colonial Beach. Street Cooper Branch, 20 Washing- Free. Register online at www. Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, rods, custom classics, antiques. Wednesday, August 17 ton Avenue, Colonial Beach. vims.edu/public/publictours, Lancaster. Bird education, Cruise in and activities begin at Paddle With a Park Ranger, 224-0921. 684-7061. games. Parking fee. 462-5030. 8 a.m. Saturday. Judging will be 6-7 p.m., Beaverdam Park, Camp Cooking: Shake n’ Bingo For Quilts, 1:30 p.m. held from 8 a.m. to noon Sun- 8687 Roaring Springs Road, Make Ice Cream, 2:30-3:30 Saturday, August 20 Transportation Museum, Rice’s day. Registration: $15 by August Gloucester. For all ages. Free p.m. Picnic Area, Belle Isle State Middlesex County Woman’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, 73 19, or $20 at the gate. Spon- guided paddle tour of lake. Pre- Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Club Galleria, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Monument Place, Heathsville. sor: Colonial Beach Chamber of registration required by August Lancaster. Ice cream making. Virginia Street, Urbanna. Variety 20 bingo sheets for $20. Prizes: Commerce. Register at colonial- 10. 693-2355. Materials fee, parking fee. Pre- of arts, crafts, jewelry, food, Quilted items made by Tavern beach.org, or 224-8145. Art Lecture, 6:30 p.m., registration required, 462-5030. clothing, kitchen items, personal Quilt Guild. Tappahannock Art Guild Gallery, Third Friday, 4-6 p.m. Irvington items and more. Free. Aww Shucks, Oysters!, 3-4 Sunday, August 21 200 Prince Street. $5. Part of Business District. Participat- Dream Fields Spanish Mack- p.m. Motor Boat Launch, Belle Ask-a-Ranger, 9:30-10:30 a.m. the “When Everything Changed” ing businesses to hold open erel Fishing Tournament, Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Campground, Belle Isle State series. Lecture will focus on houses, light refreshments, pets $175. Entry forms at dream- Road, Lancaster. Oyster garden- Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, work of Van Gogh. 925-1011. welcome. Bring pet food dona- fields.org, or call 436-5932. ing investigation. Parking fee. Lancaster. Artifacts, crafts, Surprise Story Hour, 10-11 a.m. Northumberland Public Library, 7204 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville. All ages Mosaic Consignments & Gifts, LLC Farm & Home Supply, LLC 580-5051. 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8 • Rivah August 2016 Events games. Parking fee. 462-5030. August 23-24 Thursday, August 25 ister online at www.vims.edu/ Sunday, August 28 Critter Creations: Butterflies, 4-H Food Challenge Camp, 10 Survival Bracelets 101, 11 public/publictours, 684-7061. Ask-a-Ranger, 9:30-10:30 a.m. 1-2 p.m. Picnic Area, Belle a.m.-3 p.m. Lancaster Communi- a.m.-noon. Picnic Area, Belle Campground, Belle Isle State Isle State Park, 1632 Belle ty Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Saturday, August 27 Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Isle Road, Lancaster. Butterfly Kilmarnock. Sponsor: Virginia Road, Lancaster. Instructional Crab Feast, 5-7 p.m., Lancaster. Artifacts, crafts, education, craft. Parking fee. Cooperative Extension/4-H. craft. Material fee, parking fee. Middlesex Volunteer Fire De- games. Parking fee. 462-5030. 462-5030. Ages 9-13. $15. 580-5694. 462-5030 partment, Urbanna Firehouse. Aww Shucks, Oysters!, 1-2 “Of Mice And Men,” 3 Life Of Mary Ball Washing- $30 in advance; $35 at gate. p.m. Motor Boat Launch, Belle p.m. Westmoreland Players, Wednesday, August 24 ton Bus Tour, 8 a.m. departs Classic Car Cruise-in, 10 Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Westmoreland Players Theatre, Play To Win Story Hour, 10-11 from Lively, 6:30 p.m. returns. a.m.-2 p.m., Good Girl Indus- Road, Lancaster. Oyster garden- 16217 Richmond Road, Callao. a.m. Northumberland Public Sponsor: Mary Ball Washing- tries, 5041 General Puller High- ing investigation. Parking fee. $20 adults, $12 students. For Library, 7204 Northumberland ton Museum & Library. Guide: way, Locust Hill. Free. Vendors 462-5030. reservations, 529-9345, or Highway, Heathsville. Games. All Butch Jenkins. Stops: George and live music. 286-9195. westmorelandplayers.org. ages. 580-5051. Washington Birthplace National Stock Car Racing, 6:30-10:30 Wednesday, August 31 Critter Creations: Owls, 11 Monument, Ferry Farm, Mary p.m., Virginia Motor Speedway, Virginia Institute of Ma- Monday, August 22 a.m.-noon. Picnic Area, Belle Washington House. Lunch in Route 17, Jamaica, 8 miles rine Science Tour, 10:30 Maker Space-Adult Color- Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Fredericksburg. Snacks, liba- north of Saluda. Four divisions a.m.-noon, VIMS Campus, ing Corner, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Road, Lancaster. Owl education, tions. Register at mbwm.org, or of racing. vamotorspeedway. Gloucester Point. Exhibits, Gloucester County Library, 6920 craft. Parking fee. 462-5030. 462-7280. com or 758-1VMS. hands-on activities. Free. Reg- Main Street Center, Gloucester Whooo’s for Dinner? 2-3 National Park Service Cen- ister online at www.vims.edu/ Court House. Experience the lat- p.m. Picnic Area, Belle Isle Friday, August 26 tennial Founders Day, George public/publictours, 684-7061. est trend in relaxation coloring State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Cat Point Creek Water Trail Washington Birthplace National pages with pencils, markers and Road, Lancaster. Owl educa- Tour, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Departing Monument, 1732 Popes Creek August 31-Sept. 10 crayons (provided). 693-2998. tion. Materials Fee, Parking fee. from Menokin, 4037 Menokin Road, Colonial Beach. Cel- 55th Annual Labor Day Art 462-5030. Road, Warsaw. Sponsors: ebrate the 100th anniversary Show, Rappahannock Art August 22-26 Virginia Institute of Marine Friends of the Rappahannock of the National Park Service League Studio Gallery, 19 Sports Camp, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Science Tour, 10:30 a.m.-noon, and Menokin Foundation. $40 with music and games from the North Main Street, Kilmarnock. daily, Gloucester Family YMCA, VIMS Campus, Gloucester Point. per individual/$120 per fam- 1930s. 224-1732, ext. 225. 436-9309. 6898 Main Street. Variety of Exhibits, hands-on activities. ily, or $32/$96 for members. Rain Barrel Workshop, 10 sports, games, scavenger hunt, Free. Register online at www. Ticket includes kayak, per- a.m.-noon. Menokin, 4037 Me- Friday, September 2 bowling. For ages 5-12. $89 for vims.edu/public/publictours, sonal flotation device, paddle. nokin Road, Warsaw. Sponsor: Virginia Institute of Ma- member and $99 for non-mem- 684-7061. Bring lunch, snack, water and Northern Neck Master Garden- rine Science Tour, 10:30 bers. 993-4922. sunscreen. Ages 12 and older. ers. $50 per barrel. Register at a.m.-noon, VIMS Campus, Register at riverfriends.org/ 580-5694. Gloucester Point. Exhibits, events, or call 540-373-3448, Crabbing 101, 10-11 a.m. hands-on activities. Free. Reg- ext 117. Fishing Pier, Belle Isle State ister online at www.vims.edu/ Storytime, 11 a.m. Central Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, public/publictours, 684-7061. Rappahannock Regional Library Lancaster. Instruction. Activity Cooper Branch, 20 Washing- fee, parking fee. Pre-registration Saturday, September 3 ton Avenue, Colonial Beach. recommended, 462-5030. Urbanna Founders Day 224-0921. Seine n’ Splash, 1-2 p.m. Celebration, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Trick Your Stick, 2-3 p.m. Beach, Belle Isle State downtown Urbanna. Variety Picnic Area, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, of historical events, re-enac- Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. Use a seining net to tors, and historical exhibits. Lancaster. Make a hiking round up specimens from the 758-2613. stick. $2 per stick Parking Rappahannock River. Parking School is Cool 5K, 8-9 a.m., fee. Pre-registration required, fee. 462-5030. Beaverdam Park, 8687 Roaring 462-5030. Camp Cooking: Shake n’ Springs Road, Gloucester. $5. Slimy Science, 5-6 p.m. Make Ice Cream, 3-4 p.m. 693-2355. Campground, Belle Isle State Picnic Area, Belle Isle State Stock Car Racing, 6:30-10:30 Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, p.m., Virginia Motor Speedway, Lancaster. Amphibian and Lancaster. Ice cream mak- Route 17, Jamaica, 8 miles reptile education, craft. Parking ing. Materials fee, parking north of Saluda. Four divisions fee. 462-5030. fee. Pre-registration required, of racing. Final point race of the Friday Night by Firelight, 462-5030. season. vamotorspeedway.com 8-9 p.m. Amphitheater, Belle Pig Pickin’ & Dance, 3-11 or 758-1VMS. Isle State Park, 1632 Belle p.m. Callao Ruritan Club, 185 Family Fun Day & Car Show Isle Road, Lancaster. Camp- Ruritan Lane, Callao. Spon- Extravaganza, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., fire, s’mores. Parking fee. sor: Callao Volunteer Fire Church of Deliverance 3734 462-5030. Department. Mary Ball Road, Lancaster. Raf- Beneath the Surface, 9-10 Sunset Canoe Tour, 7:30- fles, door prizes, music, food, p.m. Fishing Pier, Belle Isle 9:30 p.m. Camp Store, Belle craft vendors, games, kids State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle activities. Car show registration Road, Lancaster. Fish light Road, Lancaster. Ages 8 and is $10, Vendor booths are $20. investigation. Parking fee. older. $6 per person. Parking 761-5139. 462-5030. fee. Pre-registration required, Virginia Institute of Ma- 462-5030. Send Northern Neck events to editor@ rine Science Tour, 10:30 Youth Gaming Night, 3-7 rapprecord.com. Send Middle Peninsula a.m.-noon, VIMS Campus, p.m., Essex County Library, events to [email protected] Gloucester Point. Exhibits, Tappahannock. For ages 12-17. hands-on activities. Free. Reg-

August 2016 Rivah • 9 Iconic Indian site purchased by National Park Service

by Lara Lutz for the purchase came from the fed- expected to be one of the most signifi - GLOUCESTER— An important eral Land and Water Conservation cant places on the John Smith Trail. Thank you, Rivah readers, for choosing American Indian site on the York Fund. The Conservation Fund pur- The trail, launched in 2006, is a col- the Tides Inn as your favorite Hotel/B&B! River in Virginia, lost to historians chased the land from the Ripleys, then lection of land- and water-based sites for centuries, has been purchased by shortly thereafter sold it for the same that follow the route of Smith’s explo- We are also delighted to have received awards for the National Park Service as part of price to the park service. The Com- rations in the Chesapeake Bay and its Wedding Venue, Place to Get Pampered, the Captain John Smith Chesapeake monwealth of Virginia, Chesapeake rivers in the early 1600s. & Place for a Date. National Historic Trail. Conservancy and other groups were Artifacts indicate the core of the The 264-acre tract on Purtan Bay advocates for the preservation and inhabited site covered approximately Our award-winning hospitality is ready to welcome you! in Gloucester County—where more purchase of the land. 50 acres, but the purchase includes Dine in the Chesapeake Restaurant, or enjoy light fare than 400 years ago the English colo- Under terms of the sale, the Rip- buffer areas to preserve the largely nist Smith fi rst met the Algonquian leys retain the right to live on 5.6 acres undisturbed landscape. An 18-month on our Chesapeake Terrace overlooking Carters Creek. leader Powhatan—was acquired in of the land for the remainder of their planning process, slated to begin later We invite you to experience: June from a Virginia couple, Bob and lives. this year, will tackle questions about Lynn Ripley, for $7.1 million, accord- Werowocomoco will remain closed the site’s future. • Karaoke Night at Commodore’s ing to the park service. to the public for approximately two Lara Lutz is a writer and editor Tuesdays, 7-9 pm Four hundred years ago, the Indian years or more until interpretations and who specializes in the environment, town at this location was called Wero- visitor amenities are in place. More heritage, and outdoors enjoyment of • Sunset, Moonshine & Music wocomoco. In 1607, as Smith was archaeological work may be required, the Chesapeake region. Distributed Live Entertainment on the Chesapeake Terrace exploring the Chickahominy River, he too.In time, Werowocomoco is by the Bay Journal News Service. Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays, 7:30-10 pm was captured by Indians and taken as a prisoner to the town, where he met Powhatan, a spiritual and political Urbanna Founders’ Day event set leader who infl uenced tribes through- MIDDLESEX—The 3rd annual Urbanna Founders’ Day Celebration will out the Virginia Tidewater. be held Saturday, September 3, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. According to Smith, he also met While many details are still being fi nalized, the Moody Crewe Pirates will 480 King Carter Drive, Irvington, VA Powhatan’s daughter, Pocahontas, at 804.438.5000 TidesInn.com Werowocomoco. He later claimed— be featured all day with a pirate school, black powder cannons and various shenanigans. Other children’s activities are being formulated. Reservations recommended for Chesapeake Restaurant; 804.438.4489. in a much-disputed account—that she Live entertainment subject to change without notice. rescued him from execution. Also featured will be a unique Urbanna play about the jailing of John “The antiquity and spirituality of Waller, an 18th-century Baptist preacher, written by Middlesex resident Bar- this place cannot be understated,” said bara Lovelace. John Mitchell will be in costume at the Urbanna Museum and Joel Dunn, president and chief execu- Visitors Center to talk about his famous 1763 map. tive offi cer of the Chesapeake Conser- A town cryer will ring his bell and announce events of the day. vancy. “Werowocomoco is the Machu The Founders’ Day Committee is seeking street musicians and colonial Picchu of the Chesapeake. It served craftsmen to round out the event and interested persons may call 832-9934. as the capital of the Powhatan con- Historic tours on a trolley will be narrated by historian and author Larry federacy for hundreds of years and is Chowning. There will be two tours, one in the morning and another in the one of the most signifi cant American afternoon. Tickets will be sold for the tour. All other activities are free to the Indian sites in eastern North America. public. We still have much to learn.” Although archaeologists believe Indians had been using the land at Werowocomoco for thousands of Kilmarnock Antique Gallery years, the arrival of Smith and com- ´9RWHG%HVW$QWLTXH*DOOHU\LQ(DVWHUQ9LUJLQLDŋ\HDUVVWUDLJKWµ pany triggered an abrupt end to its We also continue to take “Quality” consignments and have the history. Powhatan and most, if not all, audience to sell your items quickly at the going price! of the town’s inhabitants relocated to &HOHEUDWLQJRXUWK\HDU an Indian community on the Chicka- Come see why we are an “Antiques Destination” hominy River, just two years after the ĽĽŅŅŅVTIWRITXDOLW\ English established their settlement at Jamestown. Werowocomoco was not mentioned in colonial records again. Smith had marked the general loca- tion of Werowocomoco on early hand- drawn maps, positioning it along what the English later called the York River. However, its exact location was unknown until 2001, when the Ripleys began meeting with archeologists to discuss artifacts found on their land— Come see Spencer! on the river’s northeast shore about 15 miles upstream from Yorktown. In 1ST PLACE WINNER OF THE 2003, archeologists announced that RAPPAHANNOCK RECORD PET PHOTO CONTEST 2016! evidence had confi rmed the site as Werowocomoco. ŎņŀaŀĿŁaŇľņŃ The sale to the park service came 2SHQŃGD\VHDFKZHHN after several years of negotiations and ļĿĿ6FKRRO6WUHHW‡.LOPDUQRFN9$ĽĽĿŃĽ planning to line up fi nancing. Funds

10 • Rivah August 2016 Paint Like the Masters workshop set for Aug. 19 LANCASTER—Artist Johnny Hayes, a Rappahannock Art League (RAL) exhibitor and instructor, will lead Paint Like the Master—Johnny! from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Friday, August 19, at the Studio Gallery, 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. His paintings are reminiscent of Matisse and other painters of that genre, but with a 21st-century whimsy, reported Ann Cotter. Hayes grew up in Hampton and graduated from the University of North Carolina. He served in the U.S. Army and graduated from the New York School of Interior Design in New York City. He started painting late into retire- ment and has exhibited and won awards at the RAL, Hampton Art League, Virginia Watercolor Society, Central Virginia Watercolor Society, the Williamsburg Contemporary Art Center, the Hampton Bay Days Show and the Hampton Roads Convention Center Halls of Art. Johnny Hayes will lead an upcoming workshop at the Rappahannock Art Hayes noted he has “eventually League Studio Gallery. come to realize that acrylic paint is ture plane and using mostly opaque non-painters as well. Patrons may the medium for me and I particularly paint. I use pure color with very little bring a favorite libation. The fee is like painting still lifes, landscapes, mixing and enjoy a casual contempo- $30 for RAL members and $35 for abstracts and figurative work. rary expressive style,” he said. “Art others. “Color and design are the driving Happens—sometimes!” To register, visit the gallery, or call forces along with flattening the pic- The workshop is for painters and 436-9309. Children’s programs set at Middlesex libraries MIDDLESEX—The Middlesex County Public ticipated in the Summer Reading Program will receive Library offers special programs throughout the a free book. Top winners in each age group will be summer for all ages. Performers and entertainers from announced and receive a special prize. Refreshments all over the state come to Middlesex to entertain chil- will be served at this event. dren and adults and these performances are free. For more information, call the Urbanna Branch at The next performer of the library’s special summer 758-5717 or the Deltaville Branch at 776-7362. program will be magician Wes Iseli, who will perform Also, on every Tuesday at the Deltaville Branch magic and illusion with doves and rabbits at 2 p.m. on and every Wednesday at the Urbanna Branch, children Friday, July 29, at the Middlesex YMCA. may come from 2-3 p.m. to participate in the “Paws The grande finale will be on Wednesday, August 10, to Read” program and read to dogs. Call to reserve a at 10 a.m. at the Urbanna Branch. Everyone who par- time.

August 2016 Rivah • 11 Rivah Music unwind o avoid disappointment, call Tthe numbers where indi- Saturday, August 6 cated to verify dates and times Honky-Tonk Heroes, 8 p.m.- of events. All area codes are midnight, Lower Middlesex Volun- (804) unless otherwise listed. teer Fire Department Crab Feast, Deltaville Firehouse. 776-9753. Oren Polk, 4 p.m. Dockside Ongoing events Restaurant & Tiki Bar, 1787 Thursdays Castlewood Drive, Colonial Shaggin’, 6 p.m. free lessons, Beach. 224-8726. 7 p.m. dancing. KC’s Crabs and Pianist George Warren, 7 p.m. Cues, 10428 Jessie Ball duPont Good Luck Cellars, 1025 Good Memorial Highway, Kilmarnock. Luck Road, Kilmarnock. Shag, line dancing. 435-7665. Just Push Play, 7 p.m. The On The Rise Performers, Black Pearl Tiki Bar, High 7-9 p.m. Willaby’s on the Tides on the Potomac, 205 Rappahannock, 327 Old Ferry Taylor Street, Colonial Beach. Road, White Stone. 435-0000. 224-8433. Southern Grace, a country gospel band from the Shenandoah Valley, will return Saturday, August 20, to the Crushing Day, 9 p.m. Dockside Fridays Music by the River stage at Belle Isle State Park in Lancaster. Their annual Northern Neck tour also will Restaurant & Tiki Bar, 1787 Paige Melton, 6-9 p.m. Thai include concerts Friday, August 19, at the Trinity Episcopal Church pavilion in Lancaster and Sunday, August Castlewood Drive, Colonial Pot, 36 North Main Street, 21, at the White Stone Church of the Nazarene in White Stone. Beach. 224-8726. Kilmarnock. 436-8424. Sunday, August 7 Saturdays Buckshot, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Cap- Something Different, 7:30-10 Thursday, August 4 Rockin Roger, Noon-3 p.m. Live Music, 6:30 p.m. North- tain’s Grill, Lowery’s Restaurant, p.m. Sunset, Moonshine & Mu- Chad Mossem, 7-11 p.m., Cap- Dockside Restaurant & Tiki Bar, ern Neck Burger Company, 62 Tappahannock. sic, Tides Inn, 480 King Carter tain’s Grill, Lowery’s Restaurant, 1787 Castlewood Drive, Colonial Irvington, Road, Kilmarnock. Tom Euler Trio, 8-11 p.m., The Drive, Irvington. 438-4489. Tappahannock. Beach. 224-8726. 577-4400. Happy Oyster, 14761 George Salty Dawgs Acoustic, 8-11 Mercy Creek, 3-6 p.m. KC’s Washington Memorial Hwy., p.m. Windows on the Water, Yan- Friday, August 5 at Windmill Point Marina, 40 Sundays Glenns, Gloucester County. kee Point Marina, 1303 Oak Hill Mike Leverone, 6-10 p.m. Windjammer Lane, White Stone. Sunday Funday/Live Music, Road, Lancaster. Paradise party. Dockside Restaurant & Tiki Bar, 577-4184. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Dockside Restau- Saturday, July 30 $5. 462-7635, 462-7018. 1787 Castlewood Drive, Colonial Jerry Wimmer Trio, 3 p.m. rant & Tiki Bar, 1787 Castlewood Country Beach Music/Salute Sweet Justice, 8 p.m. Tim’s at Beach. 224-8726. Dockside Restaurant & Tiki Bar, Drive, Colonial Beach. 224-8726. To Jimmy Buffett, 8-10 p.m., Coles Point, Coles Point Marina, Ray Pittman, 7-10:30 p.m. Sa- 1787 Castlewood Drive, Colonial Pat Moore, 5-8 p.m. KC’s Mathews High School audito- Hague. vannah Joe’s, 55 Irvington Road, Beach. 224-8726. Crabs & Cues, 10428 Jessie rium, featuring Donk’s Theater Jackson Ward, 9 p.m. Dockside Kilmarnock. $5. 435-6000. Sweet Suzi Blues, 3 p.m. Ball DuPont Memorial Highway, performers. 725-9685. Restaurant & Tiki Bar, 1787 Fillmore, 7-10 p.m. Willaby’s The Black Pearl Tiki Bar, High Kilmarnock. 435-7665. Urban Hill, 8 p.m., Southwind Castlewood Drive, Colonial on the Rappahannock, 327 Tides on the Potomac, 205 Pizza, Mathews Court House. Beach. 224-8726. Old Ferry Road, White Stone. Taylor Street, Colonial Beach. 725-2766. 435-0000. 224-8433. Thursday, July 28 The Dove Brothers and The Sunday, July 31 Turtle Recall, 7 p.m. The Black Matt Via, 7-11 p.m., Captain’s Knotwater Band, 11 a.m.-8 Cameron Ashton, 11 a.m. Pearl Tiki Bar, High Tides on the Tuesday, August 9 Grill, Lowery’s Restaurant, p.m. Farnham Country Fair, Dockside Restaurant & Tiki Bar, Potomac, 205 Taylor Street, U.S. Fleet Forces “Four Star Tappahannock. Commonwealth Assisted Living 1787 Castlewood Drive, Colonial Colonial Beach. 224-8433. Edition” Band, 6:30 p.m., Riv- at Farnham, 511 Cedar Grove Beach. 224-8726. The Tides Rose, 7:30-10 p.m. erwalk Landing, Yorktown. Free. Friday, July 29 Road, Farnham. 394-2102, Ext. Blues Flash, 3 p.m. The Black Sunset, Moonshine & Music, Bring lawn chairs. 757-890-3500 Out on a Limb, 7:30-10:30 203 Pearl Tiki Bar, High Tides on the Tides Inn, 480 King Carter Drive, or visityorktown.org. p.m., Something Different res- Southern Bred, 5-9 p.m. Potomac, 205 Taylor Street, Irvington. 438-4489. taurant, Virginia Street, Urbanna. Colonial Beach Volunteer Fire De- Colonial Beach. 224-8433. Lazy Man Dub Band, 6-9:30 Wednesday, August 10 758-8000. partment, 312 Colonial Avenue, Trey Schneider, 3 p.m. p.m., West Point Town Square Chris Stanley, 7:30-10 p.m. Tara Mills & Jimmy Stell- Colonial Beach. All-You-Can-Eat Dockside Restaurant & Tiki Bar, at 8th and 9th streets between Sunset, Moonshine & Music, ing, 7-10 p.m. Willaby’s on Steamed Shrimp Feast, food, 3-7 1787 Castlewood Drive, Colonial Main and Kirby streets. Part of Tides Inn, 480 King Carter Drive, the Rappahannock, 327 Old p.m. $40 per person. Purchase Beach. 224-8726. the Jammin on the Point Summer Irvington. 438-4489. Ferry Road, White Stone. Original advance tickets at cbvfd.net. Concert Series. Free. Bring lawn Mountain Americana. 435-0000. Bill & Pam Gurley, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, August 2 chairs; food and beverages will Thursday, August 11 Sweet Justice, 7-10:30 Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle U.S. Air Force Heritage of be available. Derek Moore, 7-11 p.m., Cap- p.m. Savannah Joe’s, 55 Isle Road, Lancaster. $4 parking America “Rhythm in Blue” Andrew MaGruder & Friends, tain’s Grill, Lowery’s Restaurant, Irvington Road, Kilmarnock. fee. Americana, folk. 462-5030. Jazz Ensemble, 6:30 p.m., Riv- 5-8 p.m., Garrett’s Marina, Route Tappahannock. $5. 435-6000. HonkeyTonk Heroes, 6-10 p.m. erwalk Landing, Yorktown. Free. 17, Essex County, 5 miles south Roadducks, 7 p.m. The Black KC’s at Windmill Point Marina, Bring lawn chairs. 757-890-3500 of Tappahannock. Part of Wine Friday, August 12 Pearl Tiki Bar, High Tides on the 40 Windjammer Lane, White or visityorktown.org. On The Water music series to Filmore, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Potomac, 205 Taylor Street, Stone. 577-4184. benefi t Ledwith-Lewis Free Health Something Different restau- Colonial Beach. 224-8433. Comeback Iris, 7 p.m. The Wednesday, August 3 Clinic in Tappahannock. Light rant, Virginia Street, Urbanna. Clayton Neal, 7:30-10 p.m. Black Pearl Tiki Bar, High Out On A Limb, 7:30-10 p.m. food. $10 per person, which 758-8000. Sunset, Moonshine & Music, Tides on the Potomac, 205 Sunset, Moonshine & Music, includes fi rst drink. 443-9590. Robbie Booth, 6-10 p.m. Tides Inn, 480 King Carter Drive, Taylor Street, Colonial Beach. Tides Inn, 480 King Carter Drive, Dockside Restaurant & Tiki Bar, Irvington. 438-4489. 224-8433. Irvington. 438-4489. 1787 Castlewood Drive, Colonial

12 • Rivah August 2016 Music Beach. 224-8726. Cameron Ashton, 11 a.m.-3 Moonshine & Music, Tides Inn, 7 p.m. The Black Pearl Tiki Bar, Something Different, 7:30-10 p.m. Dockside Restaurant & Tiki 480 King Carter Drive, Irvington. High Tides on the Potomac, 205 p.m. Sunset, Moonshine & Mu- Bar, 1787 Castlewood Drive, 438-4489. Taylor Street, Colonial Beach. sic, Tides Inn, 480 King Carter Colonial Beach. 224-8726. Cobalt Whiskey Band, 5-7 224-8433. Drive, Irvington. 438-4489. Richie Beard, 3-6 p.m. KC’s p.m., Upper King and Queen Good Shot Judy, 7:30-10 p.m. Itchy Dog, 7-10 p.m. Willaby’s at Windmill Point Marina, 40 Ruritan Club building. Part of Sunset, Moonshine & Music, on the Rappahannock, 327 Windjammer Lane, White Stone. the Cumnor Hunt Club Seafood Tides Inn, 480 King Carter Drive, Old Ferry Road, White Stone. 577-4184. Feast. 363-5296. Irvington. 438-4489. 435-0000. Gracie Curran & The High Three Days Of Rain, 7 p.m. Falutin’ Band, 3 p.m. The Black Sunday, August 21 Saturday, August 27 The Black Pearl Tiki Bar, High Pearl Tiki Bar, High Tides on the Southern Grace, 9:30 a.m. Bill and Pam Gurley, 1:30-4 Tides on the Potomac, 205 Potomac, 205 Taylor Street, White Stone Church of the p.m., Brent and Becky’s Bulbs, Taylor Street, Colonial Beach. Colonial Beach. 224-8433. Nazarene, 57 Whisk Drive, White Gloucester. Benefit concert for 224-8433. Delta Spur, 3 p.m. Dockside Stone. Gospel, contemporary the Dental Clinic. Food and drinks DJ Chad Rock, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Restaurant & Tiki Bar, 1787 Christian. 462-5030. for sale. Captain’s Grill, Lowery’s Restau- Castlewood Drive, Colonial Rockin Roger, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Blue Line Highway, 8 p.m., rant, Tappahannock. Beach. 224-8726. Mercy Creek featuring Cheryl and Dockside Restaurant & Tiki Bar, Southwind Pizza, Mathews Court Jim Ball of Weems will perform 1787 Castlewood Drive, Colonial House. 725-2766. Saturday, August 13 Tuesday, August 16 from 3-6 p.m. Sundays, August 7 Beach. 224-8726. Ryan Sheperd & Richtown, Lynda and Richard Smith and U.S. Air Force Heritage of and 21 at KC’s at Windmill Point Mercy Creek, 3-6 p.m. KC’s 7 p.m. The Black Pearl Tiki Bar, the 7th Street Band, 8-10:30 American “Blue Aces,” 6:30 Marina, 40 Windjammer Lane, at Windmill Point Marina, 40 High Tides on the Potomac, 205 p.m., Mathews High School audi- p.m., Riverwalk Landing, York- White Stone. Windjammer Lane, White Stone. Taylor Street, Colonial Beach. torium, 9889 Buckley Hall Road. town. Free. Bring lawn chairs. 577-4184. 224-8433. Sponsored by Donk’s Theater. 757-890-3500 or visityorktown. Doug Parks & the Lone- Chris Stanley, 7:30-10 p.m. $5-$15. 725-9685. org. rant, Tappahannock. wolves, 3 p.m. The Black Pearl Sunset, Moonshine & Music, Bluegrass and Country Music JNM, 6-9:30 p.m., West Point Tiki Bar, High Tides on the Tides Inn, 480 King Carter Drive, Jam, 7-10 p.m., Urbanna Wednesday, August 17 Town Square at 8th and 9th Potomac, 205 Taylor Street, Irvington. 438-4489. Firehouse. Free admission. Mike Jorgenson, 7:30-10 p.m. streets between Main and Kirby Colonial Beach. 224-8433. Knot Water, 8-11 p.m. Win- Covered dish snacks shared at Sunset, Moonshine & Music, streets. Part of the Jammin on Practically Einstein, 3 p.m. dows on the Water, Yankee intermission. Tides Inn, 480 King Carter Drive, the Point Summer Concert Se- Dockside Restaurant & Tiki Bar, Point Marina, 1303 Oak Hill The River Boyz, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Irvington. 438-4489. ries. Free. Bring lawn chairs; food 1787 Castlewood Drive, Colonial Road, Lancaster. $5. 462-7635, Captain’s Grill, Lowery’s Restau- and beverages will be available. Beach. 224-8726. 462-7018. rant, Tappahannock. Thursday, August 18 Mixed Grill, 8 p.m., Southwind Kris Scott, 7-11 p.m., Captain’s Saturday, August 20 Tuesday, August 23 Sunday, August 28 Pizza, Mathews Court House. Grill, Lowery’s Restaurant, The Voo-Doo Dolls, 7-9 p.m., U.S. Army Training and Doc- Cameron Ashton, 11 a.m.-3 725-2766. Tappahannock. Urbanna Town Marina. Part of the trine Command Band “TRA- p.m. Dockside Restaurant & Tiki Paige Melton, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Music Under The Stars concert DOC Jazz Combo,” 6:30 p.m., Bar, 1787 Castlewood Drive, Urbanna Farmers Market, Taber Friday, August 19 series. Free. Bring lawn chairs Riverwalk Landing, Yorktown. Colonial Beach. 224-8726. Park, Urbanna. Free. 758-2613. Itchy Dog, 7:30-10:30 p.m., or blankets. Food available. Free. Bring lawn chairs. 757-890- Richie Beard, 3-6 p.m. KC’s Stuck On A Name, 6-8 p.m. Something Different restau- 758-2613. 3500 or visityorktown.org. at Windmill Point Marina, 40 Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle rant, Virginia Street, Urbanna. Mullins Sisters, 7-9 p.m., Arts Windjammer Lane, White Stone. Isle Road, Lancaster. $4 parking 758-8000. on Main, 6580-B Main Street, Wednesday, August 24 577-4184. fee. Reggae. 462-5030. Small Town, 6-10 p.m. Dockside Gloucester Court House. $18. Larry & Toby, 6 p.m., Colonial Biscuit Miller & The Mix, 3 Nighthawks, 7 p.m. The Black Restaurant & Tiki Bar, 1787 Cash bar and food available. Courthouse Lawn, Gloucester p.m. The Black Pearl Tiki Bar, Pearl Tiki Bar, High Tides on the Castlewood Drive, Colonial Gloucesterarts.org or 824-9464. Court House. Free. Bring lawn High Tides on the Potomac, 205 Potomac, 205 Taylor Street, Beach. 224-8726. Summer Cheers With The Big chairs or blankets. 693-2355. Taylor Street, Colonial Beach. Colonial Beach. 224-8433. Southern Grace, 6-8 p.m. Trinity 3, 5-10 p.m. Allure Art Center, Something Different, 7:30-10 224-8433. River Rox, 7:30-10 p.m. Episcopal Church, 8484 Mary 419 Rappahannock Drive, White p.m. Sunset, Moonshine & Mu- Unchained, 3 p.m. Dockside Sunset, Moonshine & Music, Ball Road, Lancaster. Stone. Bands: Pretty Heavy, sic, Tides Inn, 480 King Carter Restaurant & Tiki Bar, 1787 Tides Inn, 480 King Carter Drive, Turtle Recall, 7-10:30 p.m. Sa- Stuck on A Name, Beer Money. Drive, Irvington. 438-4489. Castlewood Drive, Colonial Irvington. 438-4489. vannah Joe’s, 55 Irvington Road, $10. Food truck on site. Beer Beach. 224-8726. Salty Dawgs Acoustic, 8-11 Kilmarnock. $5. 435-6000. and wine for sale. Thursday, August 25 p.m. Windows on the Water, Out On A Limb, 7-10 p.m. Wil- Greg Barrick Acoustic, 4 p.m. Chris Pearson, 7-11 p.m., Cap- Wednesday, August 31 Yankee Point Marina, 1303 Oak laby’s on the Rappahannock, Dockside Restaurant & Tiki Bar, tain’s Grill, Lowery’s Restaurant, Clayton Neal, 7:30-10 p.m. Hill Road, Lancaster. Pirates 327 Old Ferry Road, White 1787 Castlewood Drive, Colonial Tappahannock. Sunset, Moonshine & Music, costume party. $5. 462-7635, Stone. 435-0000. Beach. 224-8726. Tides Inn, 480 King Carter Drive, 462-7018. Dave Cynar Band, 7 p.m. Southern Grace, 6-8 p.m. Belle Friday, August 26 Irvington. 438-4489. Beer Money, 8 p.m. Bay Bash The Black Pearl Tiki Bar, High Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Steve Jarrell & The Sons of Family Fishing Tournament & Tides on the Potomac, 205 Road, Lancaster. $4 parking fee. The Beach, 6-10 p.m. Dockside Saturday, September 3 Benefit Concert, Ingram Bay Taylor Street, Colonial Beach. Gospel, contemporary Christian. Restaurant & Tiki Bar, 1787 Sweet Justice, 8 p.m., Grey’s Marina, 545 Harveys Neck Road, 224-8433. 462-5030. Castlewood Drive, Colonial Point Camp, Route 3, Topping. Wicomico Church. To benefit Ron Courtney, 7:30-10 p.m. Smitty’s Doghouse Of Blues, Beach. 224-8726. Tom Euler Trio, 8-10 p.m., Northumberland Mid-County Sunset, Moonshine & Music, 6:30-8 p.m. Music on the Cliffs, James Justin & Co., 7-10:30 Patriot’s Grill, Gloucester. Part of Volunteer Rescue Squad. 580- Tides Inn, 480 King Carter Drive, Westmoreland State Park, 145 p.m. Savannah Joe’s, 55 the Mathews/Gloucester Care 7292, ingrambaymarina.com. Irvington. 438-4489. Cliff Road, Montross. 493-8821. Irvington Road, Kilmarnock. Clinic Summer Concert Series. Burnt Sienna, 9 p.m. Dockside Kleptoradio, 9 p.m. Dockside Dave Cynar Band, 7 p.m. $5. 435-6000. Restaurant & Tiki Bar, 1787 Restaurant & Tiki Bar, 1787 The Black Pearl Tiki Bar, High Haze & Dacy, 7-10 p.m. Wil- Send Northern Neck music events to Castlewood Drive, Colonial Castlewood Drive, Colonial Tides on the Potomac, 205 laby’s on the Rappahannock, [email protected]. Send Middle Beach. 224-8726. Beach. 224-8726. Taylor Street, Colonial Beach. 327 Old Ferry Road, White Peninsula music events to [email protected] Tail Gate Down, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., 224-8433. Stone. 435-0000. Sunday, August 14 Captain’s Grill, Lowery’s Restau- McBeth, 7:30-10 p.m. Sunset, Ryan Sheperd & Richtown,

August 2016 Rivah • 13 Military Band Concert Series begins August 2 in Yorktown New T-Shirt Design!

YORKTOWN—York County is excited to partner with the USAF Heritage of America Band, the U.S. Fleet Forces Band, and the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Band in presenting the Military Band Concert Series this August at Riverwalk Landing in historic Yorktown. The shows will take place on the performance stage overlooking the York River. The series will be held on Tues- days from August 2 through 23. Con- Military bands, including the U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band 99 certs will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. (above), will play on the Riverwalk overlooking the York River. $24 Guests are encouraged to bring blan- kets and/or lawn chairs for seating. foreign dignitaries, and many com- open to the public. Free parking is Available in store & online The series kicks off on Tuesday, munity relations events. available at the Riverwalk Land- August 2, with the U.S. Air Force The third installment of the ing parking terrace, York Hall, Heritage of America “Rhythm in concert series continues on Tues- York-Poquoson Courthouse, York CRYING SHAME Blue” Jazz Ensemble. This highly day, August 16, with the U.S. Air County Administration Build- Custom Picture Framing, Art, Home Decor, & Gifts versatile jazz, blues and funk group Force Heritage of American “Blue ing, and other public parking lots prides itself on covering 70 years Aces” band. This group takes great throughout town. 103 Church Lane, Tappahannock, VA 22560 of American music from contem- pride in its specialized, high-energy For more information on the Mili- ˆGV]MRKWLEQI$ZIVM^SRRIX porary jazz artist Chick Corea, The performances that feature a wide tary Band Concert Series, call the ,SYVW1SR*VMˆ7EXˆ7YR Yellowjackets, Chaka Khan and variety of American popular music York County Parks, Recreation and Herbie Hancock, to big band greats styles. The group performs annu- Tourism offi ce at 757-890-3500 or www.cryingshameframeshop.com Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, ally for thousands of military and visit www.visityorktown.org. Ella Fitzgerald and Glenn Miller. civilian audience members in set- In the event of inclement weather, The concert series continues on tings ranging from small offi cial call the York County Weather Event Tuesday, August 9, with the U.S. dinners to large festivals. Hotline at 757-890-3520 for updated Fleet Forces “Four Star Edition” The concert series culminates with information. Band from Norfolk. The U.S. Fleet the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Forces Band is the musical repre- Command Band “TRADOC Jazz sentative for the commander U.S. Combo” on Tuesday, August 23. This Bay & River Furniture Fleet Forces Command, and is group will entertain all audiences the largest of the Navy’s 11 Fleet with the classics, ballads, blues, soul, & Gifts Bands. This unit provides musical and contemporary tunes. Home Decor support for ships, military bases, This concert series is free and FLAX CUT LOOSE We support CHALET USA-made products.

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14 • Rivah August 2016 Unity World Festival to involve 32 local churches, gospel music, food and more

MIDDLESEX—On Satur- ciation, in conjunction with of the Middlesex Volunteer Fire to 7 p.m., is to “bridge the gap” free and open to the public. day July 30, The Middlesex 32 local churches in the com- Department in Urbanna. between churches and the com- The festival highlights include County Literary Union and the munity, will sponsor a “Unity The purpose of the event, munity at large, said festival music of all kinds but with an Middlesex Ministerial Asso- World Festival” on the grounds which will be from 8:30 a.m. coordinator Lew Belcher. It is emphasis on gospel music. Sev- eral local church choirs and well-known local gospel singer George Robinson from First Baptist Church of Amburg will be among those featured. There also will be food ven- dors, healthcare programs, rec- reation for children, youth and teen activities, senior-citizen programs and vendor participa- The Shopsat the tion from local businesses and Specialty Shops, Antiques & Treasures tourism groups to name a few. Various other forms of enter- Essex Antiques & Collectibles tainment on the fire department Jean’s Secondhand Rose stage will occur throughout the 
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Rivah1. Summer fun on Mosquito Creek beach. LifePhoto by 9. Thomas Walker cradles his one month old grandson Sheila Broderick Brown Lawton Turner at sunset on his dock in Jamaica in Middlesex County. Photo by Lauren Turner 2. Two-year-old Gunnar Anthony is so excited about catching his first fish with his grandpa Mike 10. From left, cousins Thomas Shaia, Molly Bannister, Anthony at The Landing at Windmill Point. He and his Anna Grace Shaia and Michael Bannister relax on the parents, Renee and Craig Anthony, were visiting from tube. Photo by Claire Shaia Charleston, SC. Photo by Karen Anthony 11. One-year-old Blake Czuprynko plays in the sand 3. Gymnast Sophie Sherrod strikes a pose in Deltaville. at his grandparent’s home on Porpoise Cove. He was Photo by Monica Sherrod visiting from Baraboo, Wisconsin. Photo by Linda Bartz

4. Cousins Michael Bannister and Thomas Shaia gave 12. Sam Mead enjoys the beach at Grey’s Point a kiss to the first fish of the day aboard the Miss Linda. Camp. Photo by Susan Amos Photo by Linda Bannister 13. Mike Currie showed off a cobia caught off Gwynns 5. Twins Nick and Niel Smith showed off their new Island pier. Photo by Shelby Currie fishing rods. Photo by Tina Smith 14. Tabbs Creek sunset. Photo by Jim Dail 6. Trevor Isemann enjoyed an ice cream cone with his grandmother Crystal Sarvay at Bush Park Camping 15. Two-year-old Maya Hotra rides her inflatable jet Resort. Photo by John Sarvay. ski. Photo by Donna Wyckoff 4

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18 • Rivah August 2016 The Antique and Classic Car Round-up will be held August 20 in conjunction with the Heathsville Farmers Market. Cruise to the Heathsville Farmers Market is Aug. 20

NORTHUMBERLAND—The Heathsville Farmers Market on August 20 will showcase antique and classic cars. The market will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the grounds of Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, 73 Monument Place, Heathsville. Local members of the Antique Automobile Club of America and the Northern Neck Corvette Club will cruise in to show their vehicles, said market manager Corinne Becker. Private individuals are also invited to display their vehicles in the Antique and Classic Car Round-up. The public will be asked to vote for their favorite vehicle and the owner winning this “people’s choice award” will receive a special prize, said Becker. The market will offer produce, meat, goat cheese, eggs, oyster fl oats, fl owers, nursery plants, jewelry, leather crafts and other artisan hand- crafts. There are new vendors at every market, said Becker. The Heritage Arts Center gift shop will be open. Shoppers will fi nd locally-made artisan wares for sale, as well as active studios, she said. Artisits will be demonstrating in their studios. The tavern is home toTavern Quilters, the Tavern Spinners & Weav- ers, the Tavern Blacksmith Guild and the Tavern Woodworkers. Breakfast sandwiches, hot dogs, hamburgers, barbecue and bever- ages will be on sale at the outside food concession. For a leisurely sit- down breakfast or lunch, come inside the Tavern Restaurant, she said. At 1:30 p.m., the Tavern Quilt Guild will hold its annual Bingo for Quilts event. Players may buy packets of 20 bingo sheets for $20 and enjoy the excitement of an old-fashioned game of bingo. Prizes are quilted items made by guild members. The bingo event will be inside What stories would you like to see in the Rivah? the Transportation Museum. Let us know! [email protected] Ice cream social off ers family fun

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August 2016 Rivah • 19 The working water women of the Chesapeake Bay

Above, Lisa Rose (left) works with her father and brother culling oysters in the Rappahannock River. She wears a pink hat to let other oystermen know there is a woman onboard.

by Larry Chowning ing on if the crabs were running or there were oysters to Lisa Rose harvest. Lisa Rose, Ida Hall and Tammy Crox- “I realized the beauty of the business on October 20, isa Rose, 40, is a fifth generation of a Northern Neck 2014 when my father and brother took me out oystering,” ton work the water as commercial “fisher Lfamily that has worked the water. Two years ago she said Lisa. “We were dredging on grounds that my father had women” on the Chesapeake Bay. All got her commercial fishing card to oyster with her father, worked years ago with his father. The grounds had been dry Lacy Rose Jr., and brother, Shaun Rose, on the deadrise for years. When we started bringing up oysters, Daddy got three do it for different reasons, and one workboat Miss Lindsay. They work out of Reedville. tears in his eyes from seeing oysters on grounds that he and “When I was growing up I hated being a watermen’s his father had worked. That moment enlightened me.” common reason—they love it! daughter,” she said. “We were either rich or poor, depend- Since the 2014 season, Lisa has been working alongside

20 • Rivah August 2016 Above, Ida Hall and her two dogs work with a 85-pot commercial crab pot license out of Jarvis Creek. (Photo by Larry Chowning)

her father and brother during oyster season. She also has Lisa and others with WAVE are trying to partner with advocate for our way of life.” become an advocate of commercial watermen and, along the Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC) and with several other watermen, has founded a new water- other conservation groups in an effort “to save the bay” and men’s association, Watermen of Virginia Engaged (WAVE). help define the waterman’s role in this effort. Ida Hall WAVE’s main purpose is to change the public’s perspec- When working the water, Lisa wears a pink hat to let the tive of working watermen, said Rose. “The perspective of men know there is a woman onboard. “The men in the boats da Hall works out of Jarvis Creek, a small tributary at watermen by some people is not what we are,” she said. are not always used to seeing a woman working the water,” Ithe mouth of Dividing Creek that opens up into Chesa- “Most watermen understand completely the significance of she said. “I like to let them know I’m around just to avoid peake Bay. She fishes crab pots by herself with an 85-pot being responsible and obeying laws that conserve and pro- occasional remarks that come across the radio when they license. tect our natural resources. We understand that in order for think there are only men around,” she said with a chuckle. Ida has worked the water for over 30 years and, in her us to continue to work the water generationally we have to She noted that the average age of a Virginia waterman is early years, that soft voice of hers quietly urging the preser- obey the laws. The boys (watermen) have a lot of pride and 64. “I feel it is important for my generation to get involved vation of the bay’s fisheries and environment was listened to grit. They don’t go out there just to make a dollar. They love in keeping our life, culture and heritage alive,” she said. “I by mostly wind and tide. what they are doing and see it as a lifetime career.” plan on working hard on the water, and off the water as an Of late, and after years of persistence, that’s changed! Ida

Our lives and livelihoods are not governed by the hours on a clock or watch, but by the rules of nature.” —Ida Hall

August 2016 Rivah • 21 Tammy Croxton and her husband Mike oyster in this aluminum Chesapeake Bay deadrise built in 1982 by Caddie Carrington and John Fowler. The boat was built on North End Road near Amburg, just west of Deltaville. Pictured above in the boat are Tammy Croxton (left) and Ida Hall. is an advocate of commercial fishing and is a member of mers and holidays while visiting the Northern Neck from and fall of the tides, the phases of the moon, the direction the Potomac River Fisheries Commission, a commission her home in Danville. of wind, and the sunrises and sunsets. Our lives and liveli- charged with regulating and sustaining the recreational and Her cousin, Hal Hall, and other relatives were commer- hoods are not governed by the hours on a clock or watch, commercial fisheries of the Potomac River. cial fishermen, working pound nets, crab pots and oyster- but by the rules of nature,” she said. She is also secretary for the Virginia Waterman’s Asso- ing. When visiting, Ida would go out fishing with Hal and In June of 1997 Ida caught the eye of Delegate Tayloe ciation and a member of the Virginia Blue Crab Industry she fell in love with the way of life. Murphy and Delegate Albert Pollard when she wrote a Panel, a panel composed of watermen and people in the Her father was a doctor and she grew up a doctor’s Letter to the Editor that appeared in two local newspapers. industry devoted to making the blue crab fishery sustain- daughter, graduating from Danville High School and from It was titled: “Crab potter troubled by new waterfront atti- able. the College of William and Mary in 1972 with a psychol- tude.” Her continued willingness to battle for her beliefs Ida’s interest as an advocate of the bay and commercial ogy degree. led to a phone call in September of 2002 from the Virginia fishing goes back to her childhood and love of her family “I always loved the water, especially the Chesapeake Secretary of the Commonwealth, who asked Ida to serve and their Bluff Point farm on Jarvis Creek. Growing up, Bay,” said Ida. “I fell in love with the waterman’s way of as one of the state’s commissioners on the Potomac River she visited grandparents, uncles, aunts and cousins in sum- life that was so connected to and revolved around the rise Fisheries Commission. “I feel it is important for my generation to get involved in keeping our life, culture and heritage alive. I plan on working hard on the water, and off the water as an advocate for our way of life.”—Lisa Carol Rose

22 • Rivah August 2016 “Personally, I don’t think the majority of the people love Alice and Mike Sr. used to run Mike’s Seafood in penter while also working some crab pots and gill nets. our coast and our waterways enough,” said Ida. “I believe Kilmarnock before fast-food places popped up through- “I ate a lot of seafood growing up and my favorite fish is it will be the passionate voices of the Chesapeake Bay out town. Tammy met Mike Jr. working at the family res- sugar toad,” she said. watermen and fishermen nationwide, who love the water taurant. “I started at the restaurant, but when they found In the wintertime, Tammy goes out with Mike Jr. to and working on it, who will demand that our workplace be out I could clean soft crabs I ended up at the crab house,” either patent tong or hand dredge for oysters on public productive, clean, profitable and sustainable.” she said. and private oyster grounds. “I work right alongside Mike, Tammy was 16 years old when she and Mike Jr. started and we go out on the water in the worst of conditions.” dating. “Mike had to have me home at a certain time and Oystermen in wooden deadrise boats are not always Tammy Croxton he would always come to the crab house to fish the floats able to go out and work when there is a skim of ice on right at the end of our date. I think that’s why he married the water. “Our aluminum boat cuts right through the ice. roxton Seafood is just a few miles outside of me . . . because I knew how to fish the floats,” she said. There are cold winter days when we are one of the only CKilmarnock, between Barnes and Henrys creeks, “None of his other dates could catch onto it.” boats working. What I like most about our boat is that is and is a family business. Tammy and her husband Mike During crabbing season, Tammy does most of the has a very warm cabin,” said Tammy, who is treasurer of work hand in hand to run the business, started by Mike’s shore work but will, on occasion, go out and fish peeler the Virginia Watermen’s Association. parents, Alice and Mike Croxton Sr. traps and cull crabs. “I try to stay off the boats. I really “Working the water really is a good life and I wouldn’t “I married into the business,” Tammy said. “It seems don’t mind culling peelers but I don’t like hard crabs,” want to be doing anything else,” she said. “The water women are not often in this type of business unless they she said. “They bite harder.” and bay have been good to us, and I’m very thankful for grow up in it or marry into it.” Tammy grew up in Weems where her father was a car- that.”

“I married into the busi- ness. It seems women are not often in this type of business unless they grow up in it or marry into it.” —Tammy Croxton

Ida Hall (right) crab pots commercially during the season and sells her crabs to Tammy Croxton (left) of Croxton Seafood in Kilmarnock. Hall and Croxton are active in the politics of the seafood business. Hall is a member of the Potomac River Fisheries Commission and secretary of the Virginia Watermen’s Association (VWA). Croxton oysters with her husband in the winter and is treasurer of VWA. (Photo by Larry Chowning)

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24 • Rivah August 2016 Rivah Marinas cruise ll area codes are (804) un- 343 Davis Creek Rd. Aless otherwise listed. Bavon 725-3343 Located by the water, northwest of New Point Light just off the Essex Mobjack Bay; Lat.37-19.8’ N QRappahannock River Long.76-17.9’ W. Deep water Garrett’s Marina slips for boats to 50’, pumpout 339 Catch Penny Ln. station, ramp usage with Bowler’s Wharf 443-2573 dry slip rental, showers and At Buoy 19 on Rappahannock restrooms, non-ethanol gas and River. Gas, ship’s store, engine Valvtect marine diesel fuel. repair, boat sales, launching ramp, restrooms, showers and QHorn Harbor boat storage. Horn Harbor Marina 308 Railway Rd. June Parker Marina Port Haywood 725-3223 531 Church Ln. Located north of New Point Com- Tappahannock 443-2131 fort. Gas, diesel, ice, 6’ depth. High/dry storage, ship’s store, Pool, showers, restrooms, boat ramp, and slips. Gas and pumpout; 18-ton travel lift. Hull on-demand diesel. repairs for fi berglass and wood. Covered and open slips. Garretts’s Marina, Route 17, Essex County Gloucester Q East River Q Perrin River Compass Marina Crown Pointe Marina 35- and 60-ton lifts, courtesy 6199 East River Rd. 9737 Cook’s Landing Rd. car, car rental nearby, show- Lancaster line, fi sh cleaning station, picnic Mobjack 725-7999 Hayes 642-6177 ers, restrooms, pool and picnic QCarter’s Creek tables and restrooms. From East River at Mobjack Bay, On Perrin River off York River. area, transient slips. Carter’s Cove Marina enter at the #5 Daymark. Float- Yamaha dealer, Valvtect gas, 347 Carter’s Cove Dr. QIndian Creek ing docks, in-slip pumpout, up diesel, ice, bait, pumpout, Q Severn River Weems 438-5299 Chesapeake Boat Basin to twin 50 amp electrical ser- ship’s store, 20-ton travel lift, Severn River Marina Deep water slips, electric 1686 Waverly Ave. vice, bathhouse, 17 slips for restrooms, showers, ramp, fi sh 3398 Stonewall Rd. service to all slips, sewage Kilmarnock 435-3110 boats up to 50’, dredged to 8’ cleaning station. Fishing char- Hayes 642-6969 pumpout, laundry facilities, Gas/diesel, complete ship’s MLW. ters, two pools, 235 slips plus On southwest branch of Severn restrooms, modern bath house, store, inboard/outboard en- transient slips. River near marker #4, off wireless internet. gine repairs, Suzuki, Mercury, QMilford Haven Mobjack Bay. Full service re- Nauticstar and Boston Whaler Morningstar Marina Q Rowes Creek pairs with 75-ton travel lift, wet Marina at The Tides Inn dealer, brokerage sales, slips, 249 Mill Point Rd. Holiday Marina and dry storage, ship’s store, 480 King Carter Dr. restrooms, launching ramp, ice Hudgins 725-9343 3143 Holiday Marina Rd. pool, transient facilities and Irvington 438-5000 and swimming pool. Next to the Milford Haven Coast Hayes 642-2528 other amenities. Gas/diesel, sewage pump out, Guard Station, Gwynn’s Island. On Rowes Creek off the Severn mini ship’s store, showers, QMeyer Creek Gas and oil, fuel dock depth, 4’. River. Diesel, non-ethanol gaso- laundry, dining, lodging, slips, Yankee Point Engine repairs, bottom painting, line, ice, showers, restrooms, Historic Yorktown restrooms, access to golf, ten- Sailboat Marina ship’s store, ice, bait and fi sh- transient slips, marine parts, Q York River nis and swimming pools. Jet 1303 Oak Hill Rd. ing supplies. Sewage pumpout, full service marina, hull repair, Riverwalk Landing skis available for Eco Tours. Lancaster 462-7635 dry storage only. Picnic area, 60-ton lift, ramp. 425 Water St. In Ottoman near the Merry Point bathhouse, rental apartment. Yorktown 757-890-3370 Rappahannock Yachts/ Ferry. Gas/diesel, pumpout, Q Sarah’s Creek 1,200 linear feet of T-pier dock- Sanders Yacht Yard restaurant, swimming pool, QNorth River Jordan Marine age in historic Yorktown. The 70 Rappahannock Rd. boat brokerage, rental cottag- Mobjack Bay Marina 7804 Jordan Rd. piers provide overnight stays Irvington 438-5353 es, ship’s store, repairs, slips, 454 Marina Rd. Gloucester Point 642-4360 or daytrip dockage. Electrical, Located on Carter’s Creek. Full restrooms, ramp. North 725-7245 On Sarah’s Creek off the York water, and sewer pump-out are service boatyard for power and On Blackwater Creek near mark- River. 60-ton travel lift, 100-ton available. The concrete fl oating sail. 30-ton travel lift, carpentry QRappahannock River er #2. Gas, diesel, fuel dock, railway, paint and hull repairs, pier system allows for a con- and engine shop. Paint shed for Windmill Point Marina low tide depth—4’. Primarily wet and dry storage, showers stant 28” above-water eleva- Awlgrip/restoration projects. 40 Windjammer Ln. a sailboat marina. Repairs to and restrooms. tion. The pier width is 20 feet. Slips, dry storage, restrooms White Stone 436-1818 hulls, electrical systems, minor The depths at dockside range and showers. Fuel docks, deep water slips. engine repairs, bottom paint- York River Yacht Haven from 27’ to 50’ on well over Electric service, pumpout, ing. 20-ton travel lift. Dockage, 8109 Yacht Haven Rd. 1,000 feet of dock frontage QGreenvale Creek restrooms, swimming pools boat ramp, dry storage, sewage Gloucester Point 642-2156 space. A second pier is located Greenvale Marina and restaurant with tiki bar and pumpout, showers, restrooms, At mouth of Sarah’s Creek af- behind the Riverwalk Restau- 137 Fairweather Ln. grill. ship’s store. ter green marker #9. Gas, die- rant. Mooring balls are also Lancaster 462-0646 sel, 10 ft. depth at fuel dock, available. Private shower and Located on Greenvale Creek off QQueen’s Creek sewage pumpout, ship’s store, restroom facility. the Rappahannock River. Cov- Mathews Queen’s Creek Marina ice, hull and engine repair, full ered slips with power & water. QDavis Creek 321 Walnut Acres Ln. service yard or do-it-yourself. Boat ramp, non-ethanol gaso- The Marina on Davis Creek 26 f

August 2016 Rivah • 25 Marinas f 25 Deltaville 776-9211 Deltaville 776-7272 Gas and diesel, sewage manufacturing. New Jeanneau Sailboats. Very 200+ annual slips, open and pumpout, ship’s store, Hudgins 240-8670 large inventory of brokerage covered. Swimming pool, ice, restrooms, swimming pool, QUrbanna Creek Sail and powerboat slips, some sailboats and powerboats. Con- laundry, WiFi, pump out, grills, laundromat, yacht repair Dozier’s Port Urbanna covered, electric, fresh water. secutive Best of the Bay Award- playground, clubhouse, 3 bath- services. Yachting Center Clubhouse, restrooms, show- winning Marine Service Center. houses, pet-friendly. Home of 1 Waterfront St. ers, ice, covered picnic area, Yanmar dealer and service cen- Stingray Point Lighthouse. No QLaGrange Creek Urbanna 758-0000 play area, fi sh cleaning station, ter. Raymarine dealer and install- commercial or transient activity. Remlik Marina Hull and engine repair, pumpout station. Land boat/ er. ASA certifi ed Sailing School. 485 Burch Rd. restrooms, outside boat stor- trailer storage. 3-7 Day Sailboat Charters. Slips, Walden’s Marina Urbanna 758-5450 age facilities, limited transient fuel, and pumpouts. 1224 Timberneck Rd. Full-service boatyard, hull and dockage. Groceries and down- Deltaville 776-9440 engine repairs, ship’s store, town Urbanna within walking Middlesex Norview Marina 75 covered and open boat pumpout, 30-ton travel lift, distance. Covered slips to 70’ QBroad Creek 18691 Gen. Puller Hwy. slips, ship’s store, gas and die- swimming pool, restrooms, on- and 40-ton lift. Chesapeake Cove Marina Deltaville 776-6463 sel fuel, restrooms, pumpout shore winter storage, gas, 99 170 Greens Cove Rd. Gas and diesel, sewage facility, full-service boatyard, covered slips. Urbanna Creek Marina Deltaville 776-6855 pumpout, ship’s store, boa- hull and engine repair, ice, tran- at the Bridge Gas and diesel fuel, sewage tel, hull and engine repair, sient space, travel lift. QLocklies Creek 10 Watling St. pumpout, ship’s store, hull and restrooms, boat ramp, swim- Regent Point Marina Urbanna (540) 226-5357 engine repair, restrooms, travel ming pool, laundromat, con- QFishing Bay and Boatyard Adjacent to Urbanna Creek lift and prop service. Powerboat venience market, travel lift, Chesapeake Boat Works 317 Regent Point Dr. Bridge. 44 slips, fuel, bath and sales. forklift, Delta boat sales and 548 Deagles Rd. Topping 758-4457 shower facilities, restaurant ac- brokerage. Deltaville 776-8833 Trawlers welcome. Sewage cess, apartment complex for Coastal Marine Inc. Ship’s store, hull and engine re- pumpout, restrooms, show- yearly rental. 160 Dockside Dr. Regatta Point pair, restrooms, travel lift, rail- ers, boat ramp for leasehold- Deltaville 776-6585 Yachting Center way, dockage and boat storage. ers, playground, covered picnic Urbanna Town Marina Full service boatyard for power 137 Neptune Ln. area, storage lockers, and full 210 Oyster Rd. and sail, 50-ton travel-lift, en- Deltaville 776-8400 Fishing Bay Marina service boatyard including haul- Urbanna 758-5440 gine and mechanical shop, Open and covered slips to 70’, 519 Deagles Rd. ing and ground storage. At foot of Virginia St. 32 slips, specializes in repair of Mercury clubhouse, conference room, Deltaville 776-6800 16 transient. Bath and shower outboards, Crusader engines pool, private bathrooms, laun- Gas and diesel, sewage QRappahannock River facilities, laundry, bikes and repair and service. dry, pumpout, 30 transient slips pumpout, ship’s store, Boatyard at Christchurch golf cart rentals, pumpout sta- for individuals/groups, wireless restrooms, swimming pool, 1228 Crafton Quarter Rd. tion, handicapped accessible. Deltaville Yachting Center internet access, concrete fl oat- laundromat, bicycles, Wi-Fi, Saluda 758-4067 18355 Gen. Puller Hwy. ing docks. ValvTect marine fuel, fl oating Boatel, 30-ton travel lift, gas, Deltaville 776-9898 and fi xed, open and covered dry storage, ship’s store, bait, Northumberland Gas, ship’s store, clubhouse, Rivertime Marina slips. bathhouse, launch, ramp, hull QCoan River pool, hull refi nishing/painting, and Boatyard and mechanical repair. Coan River Marina engine repairs and installation, 141 Hamble Ln. QJackson Creek 3170 Lake Rd. full rigging service, a/c and Deltaville 776-7574 Deltaville Boat Yard QRobinson Creek Lottsburg 529-6767 heat install and repair, boatel, Full service boat yard. 30- ton 274 Bucks View Ln. Sunset Point Marina Deep water slips with easy ac- yard storage, slips, forklift, travel lift, haul and launch, Deltaville 776-8900 792 Burrell’s Marina Rd. cess to bay and river. Gas/die- 50-ton travel lift. Chesapeake quick haul, bottom painting, Hull and engine repair, dry stor- Urbanna 758-5016 sel, sewage pumpout, ship’s Yacht Sales; dealer for Cata- engine and transmission repair age, fi berglass repair, carpentry 40 slips on Robinson Creek, store, restrooms, full repairs, lina yachts and Carolina classic and replacements, winteriza- work, travel lift, full rigging ser- handmade rockfi sh, fl oun- 25-ton travelift. powerboats. Mainship and Albin tions, wooden and fi berglass vices, full service yard. der and trout tackle on sale, specialist. VA clean marina. boat repairs. restrooms and bath houses, Lewisetta Marina Deltaville Marina pumpout facilities, ramp, picnic 369 Church Ln. Norton Yacht Sales, Inc. Stingray Point Marina 274 Bucks View Ln. tables, ice, gas grills and East Lottsburg 529-7299 97 Marina Dr. 19167 Gen. Puller Hwy. Deltaville 776-9812 Coast houseboats sales and Gas/diesel, pumpout, ship’s

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Marinas $25,000 8th Annual store, ice, hull and engine re- sel, pumpout, ramp, sand pairs, marine store. PRIZE IF STATE RECORD pair, restrooms, ramp. beach, heated pool, laundry, IS BROKEN restrooms/showers, boat with Nightingale’s Motel SPONSORED BY Cockrell Creek trailer storage, covered and and Marina Q Tri-Star Buzzard Point Marina open slips, WiFi, transients 101 Monroe Bay Ave. Supermarket Inc. 468 Buzzard Point Rd. welcome. Colonial Beach 224-7956 Reedville 453-3545 10 transient slips, restrooms, Entry Fee: Restrooms, showers, gas/die- QTowles Creek restaurant next door, motel $175.00 $5,000 plus in cash prizes! sel, ice, pumpout service, 70 Ingram Bay Marina accommodations. in-water slips, dry storage, Wi- 545 Harveys Neck Rd. Fi, Tangier Island ferry service, Heathsville 580-7292 Monroe Bay Marina :H[\YKH`(\N\Z[ picnic area. Near Wicomico Church. Cov- 551 Lafayette St. NEW PHONE NUMBER! 804-436-5932 ered slips up to 48’, outside Fairport Marina slips up to 60’. Transient 28 f ,U[LYVUSPUL!^^^KYLHTÄLSKZVYN 252 Polly Cove Rd. slips, rental cabins, banquet Fairport 453-5002 facilities. Gas/diesel, sewage Gas/diesel, ship’s store and pumpout, ship’s store, tackle/ restaurant, restrooms. bait shop, deep boat ramp, restrooms, showers, beach. Reedville Marina Fishing charters, cruises (din- 902 Main St. ner, sunset or destination), Reedville 453-6789 boat/canoe rentals. At Crazy Crab on Cockrell Creek, boat slips, gas/diesel, show- QYeocomico River ers, pumpout, Wi-Fi, gift shop, Krantz Marine Railway restaurant with inside/outside 3048 Harryhogan Rd. dining, 30 and 50 amp electric. Callao 529-6851 REPRESENTING Pumpout, ship’s store, hard- QGreat Wicomico River ware and marine supplies Great Wicomico River only, hull and engine repair, Marina restrooms, slip rentals. 836 Horn Harbor Rd. Burgess 580-0716 DELPHIA ISLAND PACKET SOUTHERLY GREAT HARBOUR Richmond 31’–53’ 36’–52’ 36’–57’ 35’–74’ Little Wicomico River Morattico Creek Semi-custom @ America’s Cruising Shallow Draft Freedom – America’s Go-Anywhere Q Q Production Boat Price Yacht Leader Deep Draft Performance Liveaboard Chesapeake Bay Whelan’s Marina Camp-Resort 3993 Hales Point Rd. FEATURED BROKERAGE BOATS 382 Campground Rd. Farnham 394-9500 57 SOUTHERLY 2011 $1,195,000 42 TATOOSH 1982 $120,000 52 REGAL SPORT COUPE 2008 $399,000  ,363&58,6(50.,$1'0. )520  Reedville 453-3430 Gas, ship’s store, boat re- 53 AMEL SUPER MARAMU 2001 $250,000 41 BRISTOL 41.1 CC 1981 $135,000 Covered slips, store, showers, pairs, launching ramp, ABC 50 CHERUBINI INDEPENDENCE 2003 $889,000 41 IP PY CRUISER 2007 $248,000 50 TRINTELLA RON HOLLAND 2005 $595,000 40 MAINSHIP New Listing 2007 SOLD swimming pool, mini-golf, pavil- off, restrooms/showers, sales 48 ISLAND PACKET 485 2003 $410,000 40 BLOCK ISLAND 40 1997 $199,000 ion, Sun. breakfast. Overnight of boat and engines, Yamaha 48 NORDIC YACHT 480 MY 1988 $169,000  ,6/$1'3$&.(7¶¶ )520  47 BENETEAU 473 2006 SOLD 40 MAESTRO 2006 $264,900 or annual slip rentals. Cabins, Wave Runners, travel lift. 47 GREAT HARBOUR N47 2008 $540,000  %$<),(/'.(7&+   lodges, tent, RV sites. 46 BENETEAU OCEANUS 461 2000 $157,900 38 ISLAND PACKET 1988 $138,000 46 MOODY CC 2000 $279,000 37 ISLAND PACKET 370 New Listing 2008 $300,000 Westmoreland 46 ISLAND PACKET 465 2008 $479,000 37 NAUTICAT 2002 $219,000 Cockrell’s Marine Railway 46 ISLAND PACKET 465 2008 SOLD 37 GREAT HARBOUR GH37 2006 $399,900 309 Railway Dr. QMattox Creek  6287+(5/<¶¶ )520   ,6/$1'3$&.(7 )520  45 ISLAND PACKET 1997 $219,000 37 SOUTHERLY 115 MK IV 2006 $199,000 Heathsville 453-3560 Stepp’s Harbor View Marina  ,6/$1'3$&.(7¶¶ )520  36 CATALINA MKII 2002 SOLD Hull and engine repair, sewage 277 Harbor View Circle 44 ISLAND PACKET 440 2006 $384,900 36 CAPE DORY 1983 $79,000 44 ISLAND PACKET 1993 $164,900 36 TIARA 3600 OPEN 1994 $69,900 pumpout, ramp. Oak Grove 224-9265 44 NEW YORK 32 REPLICA 1940 $44,500 36 ISLAND PACKET ESTERO 2010 $270,000 Slip rentals, showers, pool, 43 MENORQUIN 130 2004 $219,000 36 BENETEAU 361 2004 SOLD 42 JEANNEAU SUN ODYSSEY DS 2007 $199,000 35 CABO YACHTS EXPRESS 1998 SOLD Smith Point Marina store, snack bar, boat sales  &$7$/,1$0.,,¶¶ )520  35 ISLAND PACKET 350 1997 $129,500 989 Smith Point Rd. and repairs, fuel, sewage 42 ENDEAVOUR 1985 $87,000  ,6/$1'3$&.(7&$7¶¶ )520  Reedville 453-4077 pumpout.  &$59(5$)7&$%,1  SOLD ,6/$1'3$&.(7  )520  Full service, covered and un- 9LVLWRXUZHEVLWHZZZ6-<$&+76FRPIRUDOORXUOLVWLQJV covered slips to 50’, gas and QMonroe Bay %URNHUDJHVDOHVDUHVWURQJ²OLVW\RXUERDWZLWKXV deisel, pumpout, forklift and Bayside Marina 12-ton travel lift, boat ramp, 11 Monroe Bay Ave. camping, bathhouse, laundry, Colonial Beach 224-7570 ship’s store. Transients wel- 40-slip marina, close to down- come. Free Wi-Fi, rental kayaks town Colonial Beach. New and camper. One mile to the bathhouse and club room. bay. Lighthouse Restaurant. Tran- sients welcome. Skip Madden The S&J Yachts Team Willy Jones QLodge Creek Deltaville Deltaville Olverson’s Lodge Creek Boathouse Marina Marina Inc. 829 Robin Grove Ln. 6HHRXURIÀFHLQDELTAVILLE BOATYARD 804-776-0604 1161 Melrose Rd. Colonial Beach 224-7644 2IÀFHV²%URNHUV²2SHQGD\VDZHHN Lottsburg 529-6868 Working boatyard, slip rentals, DELTAVILLE, VA • ANNAPOLIS, MD • ROCK HALL, MD • CHARLESTON, SC Courtesy car, gas/die- haul and lift, wooden boat re-

August 2016 Rivah • 27 Marinas f 27 Center swimming pool, tennis court, 106 slips. Store, fuel, elec- 175 Marina Dr. Colonial Beach 224-7544 1787 Castlewood Dr. and restaurant. Transients tric, laundry, bath houses, Kinsale 472-2977 95 rental slips, water and Colonial Beach 224-7230 welcome. slip rentals, boat ramp, sew- Slip rentals, fuel, sewage electric, bathrooms, on-site 200-slip marina with covered age pumpout, pool, lodging. pumpout, showers, haul-out/ security. and fl oating berths, transients Port Kinsale Marina Full-service marina with me- railway facilities, mechanical welcome. Fuel, ship’s store, and Resort chanical services. services. Winkie Doodle Point Marina boat yard with 30-ton marine 347 Allen Point Ln. 554 Lafayette St. lift, sewage pumpout, bath- Kinsale 472-2044 White Point Marina To make updates to this directory, please email: [email protected] Colonial Beach 224-9560 house, beach, playground, 65 rental slips, bathrooms, Dockside Restaurant and Blue water and electric. Heron Pub on premises.

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28 • Rivah August 2016 Northern Neck Anglers Club posts Flounder Bash winners

The Northern Neck Anglers Club (NNAC) recently setta Marina, Lottsburg. ber 10-11. announced the winners of its Flounder Bash fishing tourna- • Fourth, Steve Hedgpeth, 12 ounces, 3:17 p.m., Smith • Octoberfest, bluefish, puppy drum and rockfish, October ment. Point Marina. 15-16. Competition was held one day only, July 9, as a Small • Fifth, Tom Hedgpeth, 10 ounces, 3:17 p.m., Smith Point • Bonus Rockfish, rockfish, November 26-27. Craft Advisory was issued by the National Weather Service Marina. Annual dues are $30 and all tournaments are free to for two of the club’s four tournament fishing zones on July 10, • Sixth, Randy Gunn, 7 ounces, 4:35 p.m., J&W Seafood. members, said Roy. The AOY contest awards points based on reported vice president and tournament director Mark Roy. • Seventh, Houghtaling, 7 ounces, 4:41 p.m., J&W Sea- tournament participation. Target species included flounder and croaker. food. Tournament weigh-in stations include Lewisetta Marina, Evan Gregg placed first in the flounder category. He • Eighth, Scott Gregg, 5 ounces, 4 p.m. Norview Marina. Lottsburg; Smith Point Marina, Reedville; Ingram Bay weighed in a 1-pound, 8-ounce flounder at Norview Marina, Gift certificates from Marine Electronics of Hartfield will Marina, Remo; B.E.S.T. Marine, Saluda; Norview Marina, Deltaville, at 4 p.m. be issued to the first- and second-place winners for each Deltaville; Chesapeake Boat Basin, Kilmarnock; Morningstar Scott Houghtaling placed second with a 1-pound, 6-ounce species, said Roy. Angler of the Year (AOY) points will be Marina, Hudgins; R.W.’s Sport Shop, Callao; J&W Seafood, flounder weighed in at J&W Seafood, Deltaville, at 4:40 p.m. awarded for each species, 4 points for first, 3 for second, 2 for Deltaville; Buzzard’s Point Marina, Reedville; and Northern Croaker division winners include: third and 1 each for all others weighed in. Neck Ace Hardware, Kilmarnock. • First, Jan Jamrog, 1-pound, 5 ounces, 10 a.m., Smith Upcoming tournaments will include (by tournament, spe- Club sponsors include J&W Seafood, Jett’s Hardware, Point Marina, Reedville. cies and date): Marine Electronics, R.W.’s Sport Shop, Southeastern Marine • Second, James Morgan, 14 ounces, 3:20 p.m., Smith • Spanish Lessons, bluefish, Spanish mackerel and spot, and Surfside Bait & Tackle. Point Marina. August 20-21. Membership information and tournament rules can be • Third, Stewart McKenzie, 12 ounces, 10:10 a.m., Lewi- • Grab Bag, bluefish, Spanish mackerel and spot, Septem- found at northernneckanglersclub.wordpress.com.

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‡ZZZ/DPEHUWKEOGJFRP Billy Moore of Aylett displays the 61-inch, 73.5-pound cobia he caught on July 2 near Deltaville.

August 2016 Rivah • 29 The Fishing Line Billy Pipkin One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish—it’s tourney time!

ven Dr. Seuss pants enter free). Food and drinks will be available. yet the spadefish prefer a clam chum. Blues can be would be Profits will help purchase much-needed equipment found on any of the numerous artificial reefs includ- Eimpressed for the rescue squad. This is truly a “don’t miss” ing Windmill Point, Asphalt Pile and Northern Neck with the large opportunity. For more information visit IngramBay- Reef. The S.W. Middle Grounds off Smith Island variety of fish Marina.Com holds good numbers as well. Spadefish frequent this month. August offers a wide variety of species The Bay Bash fishing tournament is a great warm- structure such as lighthouses, wrecks and reefs. Cobia including Spanish mackerel, bluefish, cobia, spade- up for the single species tournament the following are more free swimming and can be drawn to the fish, flounder, whiting, trout, red drum, spot, croaker week. The Dream Fields Spanish Mackerel Fishing boat with chum and prefer live offerings such as spot and more. There’s no better time to have an event that Tournament is being held on August 20. It benefits and eels. The strong run of cobia in the bay this year incorporates a variety of species than now. the Little League and youth club. Spanish mackerel translated into huge numbers being caught locally. The Bay Bash Family Fishing tournament and is the only species in the competition, but like the Sign up for a tournament, get the family aboard benefit concert will be held on Saturday, August 13, Bay Bash tournament, it also has ladies, youth and your boat and enjoy some friendly competition. at Ingram Bay Marina on the Great Wicomico River. special anglers divisions. For more information go to Remember, “Fishing is not a spectator sport.” The one-of-a-kind competition has three entry levels: DreamFields.Org. Until next time . . . Fair winds. Capt. Billy Pipkin is boats $50, kayaks $25, and pier/shore fishermen $10. Many of the species available during August are a charter boat operator who owns and operates Capt. It’s both fun and affordable. found in shallow waters. For the small boat owner, Billy’s Charters and Ingram Bay Marina in Wicomico The event, benefiting the Northumberland Mid- the shorelines and creeks offer ideal locations to Church (580-7292). www.captbillyscharters.com County Rescue Squad, offers prizes in 14 categories find bottom feeders as well as trout and puppy drum. including 10 different species of fish, a grand prize, Simply fishing with a bottom rig using and ladies, youth and special needs divisions as well. squid strips, shrimp or bloodworms will There will be 42 prizes, valued at over $2,000. produce these species as well as spot One really cool aspect of this tournament is the and croaker. Don’t Miss the grand prize (made by Truth Reels). The grand prize For those anglers preferring to jig winner is determined by the aggregate total length of and cast lures, the Berkley Gulp baits one’s catch. An angler measures in the longest of each are producing results on a variety of BayBash of their species and competes for the longest total species. Mirrolures and other similar catch. Yes, I guess size does matter. presentations are also working. Grass Other unique aspects of this tournament are: (1) beds in skinny water are the home for Family Fishing Tournament folks can fish anywhere in the bay and its tributar- speckled trout, puppy drum and larger ies; (2) the competition begins at sunrise; (3) fish croakers. Locations holding the best & Benefit Concert Featuring are measured, not weighed; and (4) catches may be populations are Mobjack Bay, both the the Band checked in by land or sea. North and East rivers, the Piankatank This family-friendly tournament offers an opportu- River, Windmill Point, Dividing Creek Sponsored by nity to fish off your own dock, kayak in your favorite and Ingram Bay. INGRAM BAY MARINA shallow water creek, or fish around the productive Trolling action will land mackerel IngramBayMarina.com ( 804-580-7292 August 13, 2016 End of Rt. 609 (Remo Road), Wicomico Church waters outside of Ingram Bay. On shore, there will and blues this month. There have be a moon bounce for the kids all day and demon- already been several mackerel in our strations by the Northern Neck Anglers Club and the catches since mid-July. The blues and Over $2000 Total Prizes USCG Auxiliary. Parents may bring their kids to the mackerels are often found schooling tournament and compete from the dock, then take together in close proximity. This offers breaks to hit the moon bounce. an opportunity for small boat anglers to Grand Prize by The fish check-in will be run by Fish Dispatch get into the action. Locations holding USA. It is a state-of-the-art system that records fish these fish are: Windmill Point, outside both physically checked in as well as photos sent of Ingram Bay, Smith Point, along the Open Division (10 Species) ~ Ladies Division ~ Youth Division ~ Special Anglers Division in for the most fish caught categories. The instant edges of the shipping channel, and the updates to the leader board are available for viewing lower Potomac River. *Fishing*Prizes*Raffle*Music* throughout the day via internet. Chumming is popular for gathering Live music by the band “Beer Money” will follow catches of bluefish, cobia and spade- *Food*Drink*Moon Bounce* the awards ceremony at 7:30 p.m. There is a cover of fish. 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30 • Rivah August 2016 2016 Sizes and Limits Recreational Fishing Regulations in Virginia’s Marine Waters

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

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

Bluefish Minimum Size Limit: None Speckled Trout (Spotted Sea Trout) Limit: 10 Bluefish per person per day Minimum Size Limit: 14" Total Length Limit: 5 Speckled Trout per person per day, only one may be 24" or greater

Cobia Minimum Size Limit: 40" Total Length Limit: 1 Cobia per person per day, 2 per boat Season ends August 30.

Striped Bass (Striper, Rockfish) Virginia Trophy Season in Chesapeake Bay, May 1 through June 15 Minimum Size Limit: 36" 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: 20" | Maximum Size Limit **: 28" Limit: 2 Rockfish per person per day ** One fish of the two fish limit may be larger than 36" in length or larger Fall Season, October 4–December 31 2 per person per day. 1 Rockfish 28" or longer can be kept Minimum Size Limit: 20" | Maximum Size Limit: 28"

Red Drum (Channel Bass) Minimum Size Limit: 18" Total Length Maximum Size Limit: 26" Total Length Limit: 3 Red Drum per person per day

Summer Flounder (Fluke) Minimum Size Limit: 16" Limit: 4 Flounder per person per day Sheepshead Minimum Size Limit: none Tautog Limit: 4 Sheepshead per person per day Minimum Size Limit: 16" Limit: 3 Tautog per person per day Closed Season: May 1–September 19

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isted here are directions to Cappahosic Landing Mollusk, turn on Rocky Neck Rd. Oakes/Saluda Landing Church onto Sandy Point Rd. (Rt. Lpublic boat ramps. At the end of Rt. 618. Turn from (Rt. 662) to Thomas Landing Rd. At the end of Rt. 618. Turn at 666). Rt. 614 near Sassafras. stoplight in Saluda. Essex Belle Isle State Park Bowlers Wharf Tanyard Landing From River Road (Rt. 354) turn on Upper Mill Creek Landing Richmond At the end of Rt. 684 in Center At the end of Rt. 617. From Rt. Belle Isle State Road (Rt. 683). At the end of Rt. 626. Near Simonson Landing Cross. 17 at Woods Crossroads, take Fee $3. Hartfi eld, take Rt. 627, then left At the end of Rt. 606. Turn from Rt. 610 south, then Rt. 617 right. on Rt. 626. Rt. 3 onto Rt. 608, then to Rt. Dock Street Public Landing Kayak ramp 606. At the end of Dock St. in Warehouse Landing On the right, at end of Windmill Urbanna Creek Tappahannock. At the end of Rt. 621. From Point Rd., White Stone. In Urbanna at the end of Virginia Totuskey Creek Landing Rt. 17, turn near Gloucester St. in municipal marina (fee for Off Rt. 3 south of Warsaw. Layton Ramp Courthouse. out-of town users). On Rt. 637 in Tappahannock. Carter’s Wharf Mathews Off Newland Rd. (Rt. 624) to Prince Street Public Landing King and Queen Milford Haven Landing Northumberland Carter’s Wharf Rd. (Rt. 622). Off Rt. 360 in downtown Waterfence Landing On Gwynn’s Island. Turn from Rt. Lodge Landing Tappahannock. At the end of Rt. 611. Turn off Rt. 198. From Northumberland Hwy. (Rt. Farnham Creek 14 at Shanghai. 360) in Callao, turn right on Harry Canoe Landing Town Point Landing Hogan Rd. (Rt. 712). Go to end. Rt. 608 on Farnham Creek Rd. Gloucester At the end of Rt. 615. From Rt. Deep Point Landing King William 198 south of Mathews Court- Forest Landing At the end of Rt. 606. Turn from West Point Landing house, turn right onto Rt. 615. From Northumberland Hwy. (Rt. Westmoreland Rt. 198 at Harcum. Turn off Rt. 33 near west end of 360) north of Heathsville, turn on Westmoreland State Park Mattaponi River bridge. Middlesex Coan Stage Rd. (Rt. 612). Enter from Rt. 3. Gloucester Point Landing Mill Stone Landing Near north end of York River Lancaster At the end of Rt. 608, Water View. Rowes Landing Bonums Landing bridge, off Rt. 17. Greenvale Creek Landing Turn off Rt. 17 onto Rt. 640, then From Northumberland Hwy. (Rt. At the end of Rt. 763. Turn from From River Rd. (Rt. 354) near left on Rt. 608. 360) near Heathsville, turn on Rt. 202 north of Callao. Rowe’s Landing Rd. (Rt. 601) to the end. Currioman Dock At the end of Rt. 622. Turn from Cooper’s Landing Rt. 3 in Montross. From Northumberland Hwy (Rt. 360) turn south at Horsehead Branson Cove onto Cooper’s Landing Rd. (Rt. At the end of Rt. 612. Turn from 707) to end. Rt. 202 towards Coles Point.

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The Steamboat Era Museum, 156 King Carter Drive, continues to host special activities for ages 6-12 from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Fridays through August 19. Activities include special tours, stories, games and crafts and Kids Make a Steamboat. Join Billy Goat and Gilda Chicken on a scavenger hunt and meet costumed ladies who talk about their life during the Steamboat Era. Above, Mrs. Sarah Berkey (Candee Pevahouse) talks about her eight children and their favorite games. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The fee is $5 per child. Call 438-6888 by Thursdays to get on the list for Fridays. Car show and family fun day coming Sept. 3

LANCASTER—The Church dors, games and activities for of Deliverance, 3734 Mary the kids. Ball Road, Lancaster, will host Proceeds to support the Smart a fundraising event and family Start for Success Youth Empow- fun day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. erment sponsored by the Church September 3 to include a car of Deliverance and the Rev. show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Donald Conaway. Vendor space awards, 50-50 raffle with hourly is available for $20. Call Rev. door prizes, music, food, ven- Conaway, 761-5139. Magician to entertain on July 29 in Hartfield 
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*Patients may see a doctor or nurse practitioner depending on availability. Rivah Diversions play here can you go in sailing, rock wall, archery, WRivah Country for a fam- swimming and Bible study. ily friendly excursion or day of fun? Below are listings of Chesapeake Academy places that may be of inter- 107 Steamboat Rd. est. All area codes are (804) Irvington 438-5575 unless otherwise listed. Camp Irvington, Camp Ches- apeake and Camp Osprey. Air Excursion Ages 4-14. Bay Aviation Hummel Field Gloucester County Topping 436-2977 Parks and Recreation 6467 Main St. Gloucester 693-2355 Animal Farm River Birch Animal Farm Mathews County YMCA 5952 Gen. Puller Hwy. 10746 Buckley Hall Rd. Locust Hill 758-3522 Mathews 725-1488 Open daily, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Free admission. Middlesex Family YMCA 11487 Gen. Puller Hwy. Hartfield 776-8846 Boat Cruises Sailing camps, soccer camps, Captain Billy’s Charters/ summer day camps. River Cruises 545 Harvey’s Neck Rd. Discover historic Yorktown aboard the Yorktown Trolley. Photo courtesy of York County Tourism Missoula Heathsville 580-7292 Children’s Theatre Camps Custom cruises every Sat. (406)728-1911 evening. Private cruises Week-long residency “star- available. ring” local students in a full- Private charters, group reser- Kayak rentals, paddleboat Hwy. scale musical. “Faded Glory” – The vations and “locals” specials. rentals, small sailboat rent- Gloucester 693-3720 Hope and Glory Inn’s 25 als, eco tours, and fishing Northern Neck Family Passenger Vessel Smith Island Cruise guide services. Located at YMCA 65 Tavern Rd. 382 Campground Rd. Deltaville Marina. Camps for Kids 39 William B. Graham Ct. Irvington 438-6053 Reedville 453-3430 4–H Camps Kilmarnock 435-0223 Luncheon and cocktail cruis- Departs from Chesapeake Norton’s Sailboat Charters Contact local extension Weekly summer sessions. es aboard a restored Ches- Bay Camp-Resort. Reserva- 97 Marina Dr. offices. apeake Bay oyster boat. tions required. Deltaville 776-9211 Northumberland Reservations required. Charter with Norton’s! A fan- Aylett Country Day School Family YMCA Tangier Island Cruise tastic fleet of Hunter and Powcan Rd. 6348 Northumberland Hwy. Jackson Creek Outfitters 468 Buzzard Point Rd. Jeanneau Cruisers ranging Millers Tavern 443-3214 Heathsville 580-8901 274 Bucks View Ln. Reedville 453-2628 from 36-41 ft. Get away for a Day camps June, July, Aug. Weekly summer camp in Deltaville 776-9812 Departs from Buzzard’s Point week or weekend. conjunction with the public Kayak rentals, paddleboat Marina. Boys and Girls Club schools. rentals, small sailboat rent- Recreational Rental of the Northern Neck als, eco tours, and fishing Urbanna Cruises 1617 George Washington 517 Main St. Rappahannock Art League guide services. Located at Urbanna 366-1778 Hwy. Kilmarnock 435-9696 Camps Deltaville Marina. Cruise local creeks and rivers Gloucester Point 642-1888 Summer camps in 2-week 19 N. Main St. aboard a comfy, chartered sessions. Activities, field Kilmarnock 436-9309 Let’s Go Sailing! pontoon boat. Now serving Tucker’s Recreation trips, swimming, arts and Weekly art camps for ages Urbanna 824-4006 The Tides Inn, Merroir Res- Park and Marine crafts, more. 6–17. Held in Kilmarnock. Day cruises, boat rides and taurant, Urbanna Seafood 244 Barn Rd. lessons on “Free Spirit”. By Market in addition to Urbanna Shacklefords 785-4464 Bridlewise Reedville appointment. marinas. 16’ and 17’ open bow fiber- Summer Horse Camps Fisherman’s Museum glass boats with outboard 12612 Gen. Puller Hwy. 504 Main St. Rappahannock River motors. Fishing license in- Hartfield 776-0606 Reedville 453-6529 Cruise Boat Rentals cluded in rental. Camp offered by Bridlew- Family boat building June 24– Tappahannock 453-2628 Belle Isle State Park ise Riding Academy Day and 26, Model making Aug. 1–5. “Captain Thomas” travels to 1632 Belle Isle Rd. Boarding Camp from beginner Ingleside Vineyards. Lancaster 462-5030 Bowling to advanced riders. Richmond County YMCA Kayak, canoe and small boat Evans Bowling Center 45 George Brown Ln. rentals. 34 Cralle Ct. Camp Piankatank Warsaw 333-4117 “Serenity” Kilmarnock 435-3950 1586 Stampers Bay Rd. Weekly summer sessions. Yorktown (757) 710-1233 Jackson Creek Outfitters Hartfield 776-9552 A 65’ schooner offers two- 274 Bucks View Ln. Village Lanes Day and residential camps for Stratford Hall Camps hour cruises. Weekends only. Deltaville 776-9812 7307 John Clayton Mem. ages 7–17. Activities include 483 Great House Rd.

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Montross 493-8038 Westmoreland State Park the Yorktown waterfront be- Hillside Cinema season. Grandparent/grandchild camp 145 Cliff Rd. tween Buckner and Ballard 7321 John Clayton Mem. June 24–26, July 8–10, Aug. Montross 493-8821 Streets from May 14 through Hwy. Westmoreland Berry Farm 5–7. Group kayak trips, paddle October 29. Gloucester 693-2770 1235 Berry Farm Ln. boats and paddle boards. Colonial Beach 224-9171 Summer Camps on the York River Crossing River Fun Parks Cinema 49 Seahorse Ln. Farmers Markets Swamp Fun Park 2226 York Crossing Dr. Putt Putt Christchurch Holly Point Market 2735 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy. Hayes 642-5999 Bethpage Miniature Golf 758-2306 (ext. 177) 287 Jackson Creek Rd. Gloucester 642-8778 and Ice Creamery Residential and day co-ed Deltaville 776-6950 Paint ball. 4817 Old Virginia St. summer camp, Christchurch Fourth Sat. of the month Pick Your Own Urbanna 758-GOLF (4653) School in Middlesex. May–Nov., 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Bentwaters Farm Play 18 holes in the world of Holly Point Nature Park at the Learn to Sail 1083 Circle Dr. Cowtopia and enjoy 20 flavors VIMS Summer Camps Deltaville Maritime Museum. Norton’s Sailing School Mathews 725-5839 of Hershey’s hand-dipped ice 1375 Greate Rd. 97 Marina Dr. Spray-free blueberries, home- cream. Open to the public. Gloucester Point 684-7878 Gloucester Market Deltaville 776-9211 grown yarns from sheep 6523 Main St. Learn to Sail with Norton’s raised on the farm, lambs and Watermen’s Museum Gloucester 695-0700 Sailing School! ASA Certified Kids, Cashmere and Nigerian Racing Summer Educational Monthly, Wed. evenings 4–7 courses and fun and knowl- goats. Open by appointment. Bill Sawyer’s Programs p.m. Located at the history edgable instructors. The Bay Virginia Motor Speedway 309 Water St. museum. is your Classroom. Eastfields Farms 4426 Tidewater Tr. Yorktown 757-887-2641 85 Preston Point Rd. Jamaica 758-1867 Offered for kids of all ages. Heathsville Farmers Premier Sailing Mathews 725-3948 Dirt track racing select Sat. A pirate camp program, boat- Market 744 St. Andrews Ln. Spray-free blueberries in a nights through October. building camp, nature explor- 73 Monument Place Weems 438-9300 chemical free environment. ers camp and archaeology Heathsville 580-3377 July and Aug. Open Fri.–Sun. Colonial Beach Dragway camp. Third Sat. of the month Apr.– 2035 James Monroe Hwy. Oct., 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Behind Movies Lew Bristow’s Colonial Beach 224-7455 Westmoreland Family Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Essex 5 Cinemas Blackberry Farm 1/8th mile asphalt drag track. YMCA Tavern. 1653 Tap pahan nock Blvd. 9607 Gen. Puller Hwy. 18849 Kings Hwy. Tappahannock 445-1166 Hartfield 776-7785 Montross 493-8163 Irvington Farmers Market 8 a.m.–4 p.m., Mon.–Sat. in 38 f Licensed summer day camp Irvington Commons program. Irvington 480-0697 First Sat. of the month from May–Nov., 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Canoe/Kayak Rentals Belle Isle State Park Mathews Farmers Market 1632 Belle Isle Rd. 10494 Buckley Hall Rd. Lancaster 462-5030 Mathews 725-7196 Every Sat., 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at Chesapeake Bay Mathews historic courthouse Camp-Resort green. 382 Campground Rd. Reedville 453-3430 Montross Market Days Half-mile to Chesapeake Bay. 15803 Kings Hwy. Montross 703-598-2112 Ingram Bay Marina First Sat. of the month 545 Harvey’s Neck Rd. May–Sept. - ) . ) ! 4 5 18 ' % 2 18 Holes SAVE $1 ! % Heathsville 580-7292 0 ' ( / 4 , & 20 Flavors. Rent or bring your own and Tappahannock Farmers % & Present this ad to save $1 per person " explore miles of shoreline or Market FEATURING URBANNA VIRGINIA off one round of mini golf. join a group tour to remote lo- Prince St. and Cross St. & Hershey’s Old Fashioned cations around the rivers and Tappahannock 445-2076 ICE CREAMERY Hand Dipped Ice Cream Offer expires November 13, 2016. bay. Third week each month Apr.– Promo code: RIVAHAUG16 Nov. except for June which is Jackson Creek Outfitters RivahFest. 274 Bucks View Ln. Play 18 holes in the wildly fun Deltaville 776-9812 Urbanna Farmers Market Kayak rentals, paddleboat 351 Bonner St. World of COWTOPIA! rentals, small sailboat rent- Urbanna 761-4840 als, eco tours, and fishing The second Sat. of each | 10am to 10pm Daily guide services. Located at month May–Sept., 9 a.m.–1 Summer Hours Deltaville Marina. p.m. in Taber Park. Open to the Public

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August 2016 Rivah • 37 Diversions f 37 Gloucester Blueways Trail On holiday weekends it runs tle loop from Stingray Point Dragon Motor Sports Gloucester 693-0014 Skating Mon. as well. to Deltaville Market and back. 1790 Howerton Rd. A system of five separate wa- Stan’s Skateland 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Thurs. – Sat. Dunnsville 443-1903 ter trails spanning Gloucester 17408 Kings Hwy. Triangle Trolley 50¢ Truck and tractor pulls. County. The 40 miles of trails Montross 493-9890 435-1552 are particularly suited for Fri.–Sat., 7:30–10 p.m. Between Kilmarnock, Wine Tastings small hand-powered craft Irvington and White Stone Athena Vineyards Rivah Trails such as canoes and kayaks. in Lancaster County. Every and Winery, Inc. Captain John Smith Theaters Fri. and Sat. May 27–Oct 1 3138 Jessie Ball duPont Chesapeake National Mathews Blueways Water Court House Players and Sun. May 29, July 3 and Mem. Hwy. Historic Trail Trail Mathews 725-0474 Sept. 4, 1–6 p.m. 50¢. Burgess 580-4944 (410) 260-2470 Mathews 725-4BAY Community theater serving Experience and learn about An interconnected system Gloucester, Mathews and The Pearl Trolley Belle Mount Vineyards the Chesapeake Bay through of five separate water trails Middlesex counties. Dinner Urbanna 758-2613 2570 Newland Rd. the routes and places as- spanning the waters of theater. The Pearl runs in and around Warsaw 333-4700 sociated with Smith’s ex- Mathews County and totaling Urbanna in Middlesex County, plorations. There are many over ninety miles of cruising. Donk’s Theater from May 27–Sept. 5. 25¢. The Dog and Oyster points of interest found in the 9889 Buckley Hall Rd. Sponsors needed. Vineyard Northern Neck and Middle Northern Neck Heritage Mathews 725-7760 170 White Fences Dr. Peninsula. Trail Bicycling Route Virginia’s Lil’ Ole Opry. Live Yorktown Trolley Irvington 438-9463 18 North Irving Ave. country music in a fam- Travels the village of Yorktown Wine tastings, 11 a.m.–5 Chesapeake Bay Wine Trail Colonial Beach 333-1919 ily atmosphere. Held in the from the Yorktown Battle- p.m. daily. Visit 9 wineries in the North- Four relatively easy bicycle Harry M. Ward auditorium at field to the Yorktown Victory ern Neck. Sample itineraries trails throughout the Northern Mathews High School. Center, including Riverwalk General’s Ridge Vineyard and a map are available. Con- Neck. Landing. Operates March 18– 1618 Weldons Dr. tact any of the wineries listed Lancaster Players October 30, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Hague 223-2478 under Wine Tastings for more Trolling for Treasures 361 Chesapeake Dr. Extended hours Memorial Day Tasting room, appetizers. information. Shopping Trail White Stone 435-3776 and Labor Day, 10 a.m - 5:30 Thurs. noon–5 p.m.; Fri. and African-American Heritage Includes 17 antique, con- p.m. Free. Sat. noon–6 p.m.; Sun. noon– Trail signment and thrift shops in Westmoreland Players 5 p.m. 6487 Main St. Northumberland County. 16217 Richmond Rd. Deltaville Trolley Gloucester 693-1234 Callao 529-9345 20 stops and additional Good Luck Cellars A self-guided driving tour of The Virginia Oyster Trail “flag” stops. One-hour shut- 1025 Good Luck Rd. selected African American Virginia’s oysters are fea- historic sites. Visit or contact tured with unique waterman/ Trolley Rides the Gloucester Tourism office aqua-artisan sites, inviting Colonial Beach Trolley or the Gloucester Visitor’s community narratives and Colonial Beach 224-0175 Center for information and a many hospitality, creative, Makes 20 stops around the map. culinary, cultural and activity town of Colonial Beach. Ev- points of interest. ery Sat. and Sun. May–Sept.

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40 • Rivah August 2016 Rivah Museums & Historic Sitesexperience ll area codes are (804) Association for the Preserva- Aunless otherwise listed. tion of Virginia Antiquities, offers a remarkable collec- tion of 17th and 18th century Essex tombstones. Essex County Museum Open year-round 10 a.m.–4 and Historical Society p.m. 218 Water Lane Tappahannock 443-4690 Historic Yorktown Included is the Essex Gal- lery and the smaller Carl D. Museum On Main Silver Gallery, a gift shop, 307 Main Street reference room, document Yorktown 757-898-4910 storage room, and handicap View artifacts from York- accessible restrooms. town’s past including Native Exhibits of interest in- American tools, colonial York- clude an exhibit on World town, Revolutionary and Civil War I in Essex County and War, and 20th Century exhib- Rappahannock Voyage–The its from the USS Yorktown, the Story of Essex and the River. Naval Weapons Station and The museum also houses a more. Limited hours. civil war diorama: “Ft. Lowry.” Continuing exhibits include Watermen’s Museum prehistoric fossils, Native 309 Water St. American artifacts, colonial Yorktown 757-887-2641 relics, steamboat and working This museum is a private the water exhibits and items non-profi t museum located on from the American Revolution, the York River. The museum Bacon’s Rebellion, the Civil Antique farm tractors are on display at the Northern Neck Farm Museum. was founded in 1981 as a War and World Wars I and II. part of the 200th anniversary Open free of charge daily Sat. of each month through sion $4, student/groups (10 celebratation of the Battle of (except for Wed. and Sun.) Sept. Rosewell or more) $3, child (6-12) $2 Yorktown. In the Revolution- from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. The free museum is open 5113 Old Rosewell Lane ary war, local watermen aided Mon.–Sat. from 11 a.m.–3 Gloucester 693-2585 Walter Reed Birthplace the French fl eet, acting as cap- p.m. Begun in 1725, Rosewell 4021 Hickory Fork Rd. tains for the ships traveling Gloucester was home to the Page fam- Gloucester 693-6688 the waterways. Abingdon Episcopal Church Historic Court Circle ily for more than 100 years. This small, two-room and loft The Watermen’s Museum’s 4645 G. Washington Mem. 6509 Main St. The ruins sit on the bank of house was built prior to 1850. mission is to demonstrate Hwy. Gloucester the York River. Here, you may It was briefl y home to the fam- the role of Chesapeake Bay Gloucester 693-3035 A grouping of early gov- see the brickwork and grace ily of Dr. Walter Reed. Reed Watermen and how they played A rare cruciform (Latin Cross) ernment buildings (Colonial of form and scale which have was a famous U. S. Army phy- a role in shaping the nation. colonial church which was com- Courthouse, Debtors’ prison, inspired poets and architects sician and medical hero of the You can experience a histori- pleted in 1755 and underwent Clerk’s Offi ces, and Jail) dat- since Thomas Jefferson. Spanish-American War and cal display of exhibits, crafts major restoration in 1986. It is ing from 1766 to 1896 locat- In 1916, a tragic fi re swept was born here on September and methods of trade, as well one of eight churches of colo- ed in the heart of Gloucester’s the mansion, leaving a magnifi - 13, 1851. as an interesting look into the nial Virginia remaining. historic district. A self-guided cent shell which is testament Open the second Saturday Watermen’s lives. tour brochure available at the to 18th century craftsmanship. of the month 1–4 p.m. The museum offers educa- Gloucester Museum Visitor Center. Remaining are the four tional programs for everyone. of History chimneys, the east wall with Ware Episcopal Church Activities and exhibits illus- 6539 Main Street Pocahontas Museum its compass head window and 7825 John Clayton Mem. Hwy. trate and explain the impor- Gloucester 693-1234 7335 Lewis Avenue carved keystone, the wine cel- Gloucester 693-3821 tance of the efforts and the The Botetourt Building, built Gloucester 815-0988 lar and enough of the walls This early 17th century accomplishments by those about 1770, was New’s Ordi- The Museum has informa- to sense the proportion and structure served as encamp- who work the waters of the nary, a roadside tavern. Per- tion, artifacts and pictures scale of the origninal struc- ments for federal and confed- Chesapeake Bay. manent exhibits include “The relating to the Indian Poca- ture. The last family to own erate soldiers. Open Tues.–Sat.: 10 a.m.–5 Honey Pod Tree”, “Fairfi eld”, hontas, Captain John Smith Rosewell donated the ruins to It is surrounded by a colo- p.m. and Sun. 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. and “The Hotel Botetourt”. and the Powhatan Indians. the Gloucester Historical Soci- nial brick wall and an interest- Closed Mon. except some Also on display is the “Good On display is a rock tradi- ety in 1979. Since 1995, the ing graveyard with beautiful Monday holidays. Members Old Days” exhibit of household tionally known as the one on Rosewell Foundation has tak- plantings. and active duty military - free, items and relics. Pages Rock which Capt. John Smith’s head en on the mission of preserv- adults $5, seniors and stu- Lighthouse and its history is was placed when Pocahontas ing, studying, and presenting Warner Hall Graveyard dents $4, under 12 - free. featured as well as antique saved his life at Werawocomo- the historic ruin. 4750 Warner Hall Rd. survey equipment. Members co (Wicomico) in Gloucester Visitor center and gift shop. Gloucester 648-1889 Yorktown Victory Center of the Knitting Guild of Tide- County. Open April–Oct. Mon.–Thurs. Located at the Inn at Warner 200 Water St. water will be knitting on the The museum is open by & Sat. 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Sun. Hall, the Warner-Lewis family Yorktown 888-593-4682 museum porch on the second appointment. 1 p.m.–4 p.m. General admis- graveyard, maintained by the 42 f

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f 41 and 1828 Lancaster House. gnettes of various rooms such It happened here Experience the American The Genealogy and History as a typical stateroom, wheel- Revolution to understand Library provides more than house, boiler room, galley and by Larry S. Chowning events that led to America’s 7000 reference materials in- dining room. The exhibit in- war for independence. The Yor- cluding local court records, cludes a six foot map showing ktown Victory Center is locat- census data, business infor- steamboat wharf stops. he Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula ed near the battlefi eld where mation, vital records, county Spring hours: April 22–June Twere regularly frequented by Union troops allied American and French histories, church records, and 18 Fri.–Sat. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. forces won the battle of the family fi les. The card catalogue Group tours by appointment. during the Civil War. Their presence created a American Revolution in 1781. is available online. Admission: Adults: $5.00. constant fear for Confederate soldiers arriving The story of America’s evo- Open Wed.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 Children under 12 and active home on furlough. At times, the Confederates lution from colonial status to a p.m. military free. were captured by the Yankees while visiting nation is told through fi lms and Research library open Tues.- exhibits inside a new museum Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sat. 11 home. Mathews Confederate Colonel William S. Christian had building and outdoor living a.m. to 3 p.m. Appointments just ridden to his father’s home at “Hewick,” just history at a re-created Conti- suggested but not required. Fort Nonsense nental Army encampment and Check website for complete VA-14/John Clayton Memo- outside of Urbanna, on furlough when he spot- Revolution-era farm. Educa- listing and hours. rial Hwy. at the intersection ted a number of Union troops (Yankees) on the tional fun for the whole family. of VA-3. main road. The Yankees recognized his uniform $21.25 for adults, $10.75 for Morattico Waterfront Built in 1861 and known as as that of a colonel. Thinking he might have a ages 6-12; under 6 free. Open Museum “Fort Nonsense”, this fort was regiment concealed in the pines, they made no year-round 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 6584 Morattico Road also identifi ed as “Smart’s advance, but instead went into Urbanna. daily (9 a.m. to 6 p.m. June Morattico Mill/North End Mill Fortifi ca- Colonel Christian told his youngest sister 15–Aug. 15), except Christ- The museum offers exhibits tion”. On the site there is a mas and New Year’s days. of an old fashioned country park area with trails leading Mattie that he went into the woods and hid for store, the history of the work through the trees and over the fear of being taken prisoner. Mattie spotted the life, gear and agriculture of earthen remains of the old place where he was hiding and took him food Lancaster local watermen of the village. Fort. and water daily. Christ Church and Also on display are Native There are a number of in- Mattie was extremely afraid of a mouse and Carter Reception Center American artifacts, photos and formational posters that tell just as afraid of a thunderstorm. If she saw a and Museum documents relating to village some of the history of the area thunderstorm coming, she would jump into a 420 Christ Church Road history. A free village map is and Fort Nonsense. Weems 438-6855 available for touring. feather bed and cover her head until the storm The church was built in 1735 The museum is open Sat. Gwynn’s Island Museum was over. If she saw a mouse running on the by Robert “King” Carter. The noon–4 p.m. and Sun. 1–4 1775 Old Ferry Road fl oor she would jump up on a table. museum features artifacts, p.m. May–Oct. Gwynn 725-7949 A few days after fi rst spotting Colonel Chris- documents, displays and ex- Features an exhibit of the tian, Yankees rode up to the house and demanded hibits of colonial Virginia. Northern Neck “CINMAR” Discovery—the Mattie tell them where he was hiding. “If you The church, reception center Sports Wall of Fame oldest man-made stone tool don’t tell me where that damn rebel brother of and museum are open to the 60 South Main Street found in the Americas. The public Apr.–Nov. from 10 a.m.– Kilmarnock 435-1211 original stone blade was dated yours is, I will blow your damn head off,” said a 4 p.m. Mon.–Sat. and 1–4 The Northern Neck Sports at 20,000 years old and is on Union offi cer as he pointed his pistol at Mattie’s p.m. Sun. Call for group tours. Wall of Fame features plaques display in the Smithsonian In- head and cocked the trigger. Other times by appointment. with bios and photos of indi- stitution. It was dredged from Mattie looked him square in the face and said, viduals past and present that 240 feet of water about 40 “You coward. If I had ten thousand heads you Kilmarnock Museum have excelled in sports from miles offshore in the Atlantic might blow them all off before I will tell you 76 N. Main Street the Northern Neck of Virgin- Ocean by Mathews scallop where my brother is. His life is invaluable to the Kilmarnock 436-9100 ia. Free. Located inside The boat captain Thurston Shawn This museum features dis- Sports Centre. Open Mon.– in 1970. Confederate cause, but my life is comparatively plays and exhibits focusing Fri. 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Sat. 9 Other exhibits include a pre- useless.” on Kilmarnock’s past and a.m.–4 p.m. Civil War Wheeler and Wilson The Yankee lowered his pistol and did not present. sewing machine and a tab- shoot. Colonel Billy Christian was captured Rotating exhibits are fea- Steamboat Era Museum leaux depicting the legend of during the war and spent time in a Union Prison tured plus displays of local ar- 156 King Carter Drive Col. Hugh Gwynn accepting camp on Johnson’s Island in Sandusky, Ohio, tifacts and a timeline of events Irvington 438-6888 what is now called Gwynn’s an island on Lake Erie. His capture was on July throughout area history. The museum offers a vi- Island from Princess Poca- The museum is open Thurs.– sual history of the steam- hontas in gratitude for saving 14, 1863 at Falling Waters, West Virginia, right Sat., 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Free. boats’ importance to area her life when she fell from her after the Battle of Gettysburg. He was not, how- commerce, culture, social canoe. ever, ever captured while visiting his family in Mary Ball Washington connections and life to small Also featured is memorabilia Middlesex County. Museum towns along the Chesapeake from the 1907 Jamestown Ex- This story was passed down by Walter Chris- 8346 Mary Ball Road Bay and its tributaries. Diora- position, an extensive display tian, who was grandson of Colonel William S. Lancaster Courthouse mas, oral histories, models, of antique spectacles col- Christian. He heard the story from his great-aunt 462-7280 artifacts, paintings, photos lected by the late Dr. Wm. H. Located in the Historic Dis- and audio and interactive Gatten, and artifacts from a Mattie, who had the Yankee pistol pointed at her trict, the museum comprises components. mid-18th century home site, head. three historic buildings and li- The “Welcome Aboard” ex- including glass and pottery It happened right here in Rivah country! brary. More than 350 years of hibit features an eight foot shards from the 17th century, area history is on exhibit in the cutaway model of the steamer a King George III half penny 1797 clerk’s offi ce, 1821 jail, Lancaster. Also featured are vi- dated 1773, Native American

42 • Rivah August 2016 Museums points, pottery and fossils. ments, photos, models, and on Main Street and has been peake watermen, their vessels Everything old is new again There also are photos of two many memories of time gone conserved by Mathews County and local history. as the Middlesex County Mu- barrel wells. by. Long a boat building area Historical Society. It retains Currently on display are seum collections have grown Also on display are items of note, Mathews addition- most of its original fabric and the exhibits: “What is a extensively. relating to the Black American ally has had its share of local is remarkably well-preserved. Deadrise?”, “Boat Builders One display is the new ex- history of Gwynn’s Island, pre- watermen, menhaden fi sh- Tours are self-guided with Shop”, “Restoration of the hibit “Childhood in Middlesex.” historic Native Americans, and ermen, merchant mariners, interpretive signage, touch- F.D. Crockett”, ”John Smith on The exhibit includes toys, an extensive history on the life US Navy sailors, fi sh packing screen information and non- the Chesapeake” and “Fam- board games, a 1920s scoot- of Captain John Smith and his houses, boat repair facilities, intrusive lighting highlighting ily Boatbuilding Week”. Also a er, metal trains, wooden connection to Gwynn’s Island. and marinas. The museum historical features. new exhibit featuring Fishing planes, building blocks, glass There is a 100-plus year old honors the past and works to Open during favorable tem- Bay Yacht Club as well as an marbles, two paper doll collec- corn sheller, with original red educate the future about mari- peratures when the visitor cen- oyster boat exhibit, drawings tions, rag dolls, bisque dolls, paint and name. time history. ter is open. by Ray Rodgers and a light- and china dolls. A wooden doll- There is a large collection of The museum is staffed house exhibit. house replica of George Wash- antique medical instruments by volunteers, generally on Tompkins Cottage Extensive collection of ship ington’s Mt. Vernon is also from the estate of the late Fri. and Sat. from Apr.–Nov. 43 Brickbat Road models also on display. Visit- now on loan. Mathews physician, Dr. James from 10–2, or by request for Mathews 725-3487 ing exhibition: The “Hawkins Furniture includes a nursing Warren Dorsey Haynes, and groups. If the “open” fl ag is fl y- Near the historic Mathews Antique Outboard Collection”. chair, 18th-century high chair, the old Grimstead Post Offi ce. ing, you’re invited inside. courthouse is a typical tidewa- The Museum is a Bay Gate- and 19th-century Bentwood The museum, open 1–5 ter cottage of the early 1800s. way and on the “John Smith cradle. Also, 20th-century p.m. each Fri., Sat. and Sun. Thomas James Store It houses a museum and head- Trail.” and is open 10 a.m.- clothing, a christening gown, May–Oct., also has a research 239 Main St. quarters of the Mathews Coun- 4 p.m., and noon to 4 p.m. and baby shoes. library and gift shop. Mathews 725-4229 ty Historical Society. Sundays. Also included are school Admission is free, donations The 1815 Thomas James One of the oldest wooden See the F. D. Crockett, a desks, chalkboards, micro- welcome. Store is an excellent and structures in Mathews Court 64’ log-bottom buyboat, on scopes and typewriters, and rare example of an early ru- House, it was owned by Chris- the Museum’s pierwalk, along diplomas from past graduates. Mathews Maritime Museum ral, commercial building. It topher Tompkins, a promi- with the Explorer, a 31’ mu- A fossil collection displays 482 Main Street is a one-story vernacular A- nent local planter, merchant, seum built reproduction of Megalodon Shark teeth and a Mathews 725-4444 frame wood structure located sea captain and ship owner/ the shallop John Smith used variety of corals. On loan is an The museum features behind the Mathews County builder. in 1608 to explore and map extensive collection of Native memorabilia, artifacts, docu- Visitor and Information Center The museum houses a per- the Chesapeake Bay. Also see American pieces. manent exhibit of Mathews the custom deadrise “Francis A 25-piece collection of history including information Smith,” and the museum’s re- pocketknives now on display, on Capt. Sally Tompkins, CSA, stored Deltaville round-sterned including a SA Dagger from a the fi rst woman to be commis- deadrise “Cooper Hill.” WWII German Offi cer. sioned an offi cer in an Ameri- In the park are picnic tables, Middlesex’s social scene can army. a sculpture garden, kayak is another exhibit. On display Admission is free. Open Fri. landing, children’s garden and is a 1920s fl apper dress, a FIFTH ANNUAL and Sat. from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. walking trails. 1930s smoking jacket, various through Oct. The Holly Point Nature Park hunt riding attire, and a side Only aDon’t Few TicketsMiss Out! Left. is open daily, dawn to dusk. saddle. IRVINGTON On fourth Saturdays from Two portraits of Virginia Gov- Middlesex April–Nov., Visit the Holly Point ernor Andrew Jackson Mon- CRAB FESTIVAL Deltaville Maritime Markets, free creek cruises, tague (1902-1906) and his Museum and Holly Point and in the evenings, a Groov- wife Elizabeth are displayed August 13, 2016 Nature Park in’ in the Park outdoor concert with lighting and furniture from Irvington Town Commons 287 Jackson Creek Rd. through September. the Victorian era. Gates Open 4pm - Crabs Served 5pm Deltaville 776-7200 Also included in the exhibit See the evolving museum Middlesex County Museum is a four-legged resident, the $50 exhibits building featuring 777 Gen. Puller Hwy. 1918 Kentucky Derby winner Kids 12 and under $10 maritime history of Chesa- Saluda 758-3663 Exterminator, who has also called Middlesex home. Dur-
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August 2016 Rivah • 43 Museums a glimpse of the rich heritage ration of Independence signer f 43 of the fi shermen and watermen Francis Lightfoot Lee. A par- accepted. Open Wed.– Sat., of Virginia’s Northern Neck tial ruin, the house provides 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The museum and the Chesapeake Bay. a unique opportunity to see also has a genealogy section In addition to the main “behind the walls” of an 18th for research. museum gallery housing its century mansion. permanent and changing ex- The King Conservation and Urbanna Museum and hibits, the museum features Visitors Center provides in- Visitor’s Center the Pendleton Building with formation on the history of Virginia Street its boat and model workshops the property and the architec- Urbanna 758-8181 and the historic William Walker tural conservation work going The restored James Mill House. on at Menokin. Hike trails to Scottish Factor Store or “Old In the water, the museum Cat Point Creek through the Tobacco Warehouse” is used showcases the Claud W. Rappahannock River Valley Na- as the Urbanna Town Visi- Somers, a 42-foot skipjack tional Wildlife Refuge. tor Center. For years, it was built in 1911, which offers From Apr.–Oct., open Mon.– thought to have been used to tours twice monthly, and the Sat., 10 a.m.–4 p.m. From store hogsheads of tobacco. Elva C., a 55-foot traditional Nov.–March, open Mon.–Fri. In 1958, The Association workboat built in 1922, which 10 a.m.–4 p.m. and weekends for the Preservation of Vir- offers tours to members. by appointment. ginia Antiquities sponsored The museum hosts a sum- a study of the building. His- mer concert series, offers a Richmond County Museum torian Wesley Newton Laing’s gift shop and is open Tues.– 5874 East Richmond Road research revealed that the Sun. from 10:30 a.m.–4:30 Warsaw 333-3607 structure was not a ware- p.m. May through Oct. Admis- The museum is in the coun- house but, rather, a Scot- sion is $5 for adults, $3 for ty’s old jail, which was built tish Colonial merchant factor seniors and free for children in 1872. It includes three store, where tobacco could under 12. galleries, exhibit rooms and be traded for finished goods an office. The jail’s hanging from Europe. (Courtesy of Rice’s Hotel/ chamber is also on the sec- Emily Chowning. Excerpt from Hughlett’s Tavern ond floor. “Images of America Urbanna” 73 Monument Place On permanent display is by Larry S. Chowning) Heathsville 580-3377 a scale model of the historic Thurs.–Sat. from 11 a.m. – The last surviving 1700’s 1748 Richmond County Court- 4 p.m., Sun. 1–4 p.m. structure of its kind on house, the third oldest court- the Northern Neck is the house in Virginia, a collection . restored Tavern and com- of Forrest Patton photography Send your photos of people Northumberland munity square. It includes and an old fashioned country Northern Neck Farm a gift shop, foundation of- store. Another exhibit fea- having fun Museum fice, blacksmith shop, wood- tures Francis Lightfoot Lee, 12705 Northumberland Hwy. workers shop, spinning and to [email protected] Burgess 761-5952 weaving studio and Carriage The late Luther Welch do- House. The Transportation nated the property and much Museum Building houses a Along Westmoreland’s of the equipment to create a permanent exhibit of the Chi- museum to tell the history of cacoan Oak. The museum farming in the Northern Neck. also offers a community room Historic HIGHWAYS The big red barn houses a for rent and various classes photographic exhibit of farms, in heritage arts. MURPHY SEED SERVICE, INC. an American Indian exhibit Heritage Arts Center: Wed.- and farm equipment such as Sat., 10 a.m.–2 p.m.. 580- Garden Supplies, Plants, Hardware, antique tractors, hand tools, 3536. Blacksmith hours: Boating Supplies, Gifts and more. planters, seed hullers and but- Tues., Thurs., Sat. 10 a.m.–1 ter churns. Other exhibits in- p.m. Spinning and weaving: Remember to stop in at Westmoreland County, VA clude a children’s area and an Wed. and Sat. 10 a.m.–2 p.m.; RIVAH RELICS, Antiques & Collectibles exhibit on Northern Neck rural Sun. 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Guild www.garnersproduce.com electrifi cation. hours: First Tues. of the month, The gift shop features many 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Woodworkers:   sRt. 202, Mt. Holly, VA 804-761-2412 items including a fi rst edition Fri. 10 a.m.–noon. Restaurant: collectible tractor and toys. breakfast and lunch 8 a.m.–3 Hours are Sat. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. p.m., Fri.–Sat. Call 580-7900. Ethanol–free gas for boaters and Sun. 1–4 p.m. Admission Tavern Foundation hours: and anyone who loves a clean engine! Level Green Farm is $2 for adults, $1 for stu- Mon.–Fri. 9 a.m.–noon. A Virginia Century Farm dents, and children under 12 are free. Fruits, Vegetables & Plants Richmond Reedville Menokin at the stoplight in Montross Fishermen’s Museum 4037 Menokin Road 3128 Erica Road (near Mt. Holly) 804-450-0010 504 Main St. Warsaw (804) 472-7017 www.ericamall.com Reedville 453-6529 Menokin was built c. 1769. Owners Gary & Carolyn Sisson The museum offers visitors It was the home of the Decla-

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Museums Irvington Crab Festival signer of the Declaration of local history. It’s in a late 19th Independence. century barroom, which was Open Wed.–Sat. from 11 used as a meat market in the tickets are selling quickly a.m.–3 p.m. 1920s; the old Ice Cream Par- lor next door is being renovat- ed by the Kinsale Foundation LANCASTER—A few tickets are still available said. The door will open at 4 p.m. and crabs will be Westmoreland for gallery, library and meet- for the Irvington Crab Festival on August 13. Tick- served at 5 p.m. Wine and beer will be available for A.T. Johnson Museum ing space. The 1909 Bank of ets are $50 per person. purchase 18849 Kings Hwy. Kinsale building stands just off Tickets may be purchased at steamboateramu- The Crab Festival is the largest fundraising event Montross 493-7070 the green beside the Kinsale seum.org, at the museum from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the Steamboat Era Museum, continued Brecher. The museum preserves the Motor Corp. building (1919). Tuesdays through Saturdays, or by calling 438- “It is a great way to support the museum, which history and legacy of educa- Open Fri. and Sat. from 10 6888, said executive director Barbara Brecher. not only educates visitors about the importance of tion for African American stu- a.m.–5 p.m. Some 750 folks will be eating steamed crabs and the Steamboat Era on the Northern Neck, but as a dents in the Northern Neck, rocking to Jumbo Lump Daddy & The Backfi n Boys tourist destination it adds to the economic develop- especially in Westmoreland Museum at Colonial Beach under a big top on the Irvington Commons, she ment of the area,” she said. County. 128 Hawthorne Street The museum is a depository Colonial Beach 224-3379 for collections, artifacts, mem- It is housed in the former orabilia, documents and other Hoffman Gas Building (c. items related to education. 1893). Brilliant, Rich, Everlasting Color Built in 1937 in the Colo- The museum depicts Colo- nial Revival style, A. T. John- nial Beach heritage through son High School was the various artifacts. Empha- first public education facil- sis is on the period from ity serving African American 1890 through 1958 when students in Westmoreland. the town was a busy riv- The school was named for er tourism attraction that Armstead Tasker Johnson, a drew huge summer crowds. black educator and commu- nity leader instrumental in its Westmoreland County construction. Museum and Library Open on Sat., 10 a.m.–2 43 Court Square p.m., Sun., 2 p.m.–4 p.m. and Montross 493-8440 other times by appointment. Believed to be the old- est museum in the Northern George Washington Neck, this museum was char- Birthplace National tered in 1939 and dedicated Monument in 1941. It was established 1732 Popes Creek Road to give a permanent home to Colonial Beach 224-1732 the life-sized portrait of Wil- George Washington is liam Pitt, the Earl of Chatham among Westmoreland’s most (1768), painted by Charles famous native sons. Com- Willson Peale and to provide mander of the Continental a location for artistic, rec- Army, Revolutionary War hero reational, and educational and fi rst President of the Unit- facilities. ® ed States, he professed to be Permanent exhibits include Paint Like No Other fi rst and foremost a farmer. portraits of Westmoreland Our most premium paint, engineered to deliver unrivaled Open to the public 9 a.m.–5 County’s historical fi gures, color quality and exceptional coverage in fewer coats. p.m. Admission is free. fossils and native American artifacts. A temporary exhibit, James Monroe Birthplace which runs from Oct. through Museum and Visitor Center Mar., features “mourning jew- 4460 James Monroe Hwy. elry” as a nod to Halloween. In Colonial Beach 214-9145 addition to these exhibits, the Open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Museum hosts several recep- Saturdays and Sundays from tions and lectures each year Memorial Day through Labor and houses a history and ge- Day. Admission is free. A pic- nealogy research library. nic area is on the grounds and Open Mon.-Sat. from 146 General Puller Hwy, a canoe launch is at a dock on 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admis- Monroe Creek. sion is free. It also serves Saluda, VA 23149 as the Visitor Center for Kinsale Museum Westmoreland County. 449 Kinsale Road (804) 758-5347 Kinsale 472-3001 To make updates to this directory, The museum is dedicated to please email: [email protected] the preservation, collection, exhibition and interpretation of įƫĂĀāćƫ!*&)%*ƫ ++.!ƫĒƫ+ċƫ
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August 2016 Rivah • 45 Golf tournament RIVERSIDE URGENT AND EMERGENCY CARE to raise funds for American Cancer Society

WEST POINT—One hundred years ago the American Cancer Soci- ety started the fi ght of a lifetime. Today, cancer touches over one million people in the United States each year. Larry Burch was no exception. He fought a two-year battle with tongue cancer and the fi ght ended on September 17, 2012. Larry was Even if you’re just visiting, born and raised in Middlesex, and lived his adult life in West Point. Larry’s family and friends will honor him and his fi ght with a golf we’ll treat you like family. tournament to raise money to help with the ongoing battle to fi nd a cure for cancer. At Riverside, we sincerely hope your visit to our community does not require On Saturday, August 6, the 4th annual Larry Burch Memorial Golf urgent or emergency care. Should illness or injury happen, know that you can count Tournament will be held at West Point Country Club with all proceeds donated to the American Cancer Society in Larry’s memory. Over the on our highly trained staff to provide exceptional and compassionate care. Just like past three years, $30,000 has been donated to the cause and the amount we do every day for the people of the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula. grows each year. The goal this year is to raise $14,000. If you are interested in playing, would like to sponsor a hole or donate a door prize, contact Elizabeth Faudree at 804-824-4400 for more infor- For minor illness or injury such as sprains or sore throats: mation. Tappahannock Urgent Care Hayes Walk-In Clinic 300 Mount Clement Park 2246 George Washington Mem. Hwy. Junior Duck Stamp Tappahannock, VA 22560 Hayes, VA 23072 (804) 443-8610 (804) 684-5565 Camp set August 1-5 Open 7 days a week, 9a-7T RICHMOND COUNTY— reported deputy refuge manager For life threatening symptoms such as severe abdominal From August 1 through August Bill Crouch. 5, there will be a waterfowl and Art instruction will be provided SVGLIWXTEMRHMJ½GYPX]FVIEXLMRKWYHHIRRYQFRIWW conservation themed art camp in drawing, sketching and painting or change in vision or speech: at the Menokin Foundation, techniques, said Crouch. The fee Westmorland State Park and the for each student will be $50 for Tappahannock Hospital Walter Reed Hospital Rappahannock River Valley NWR. the week, and transportation may Emergency Department Emergency Department Open to ages 10-14, students be available. Scholarships cover- 618 Hospital Drive 7519 Hospital Drive will learn about regional water- ing the full cost of the camp are Tappahannock, VA 22560 Gloucester, VA 23061 fowl and their habitats while available from the Rappahannock (804) 443-6000 (804) 693-8800 paddling different waterways, Wildlife Refuge Friends Group. and then experiment with differ- Registration closes on July 25. ent ways to draw and paint ducks Contact Alice French at 333-1776, or geese through observation, or [email protected]. Barbecue dinner set for August 27 LANCASTER—American Legion Adams Post 86 and the Ladies Aux- iliary will host their fourth annual old-fashioned barbecue dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. August 27 to benefi t veteran and community programs. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for ages 11 and younger. The dinner will include pork barbecue, baked beans, coleslaw, corn- on-the-cob, rolls, iced tea and home-baked desserts, said past commander John Poundstone. Patrons can dine at the Post, 882 Waverly Avenue, Kilmarnock, or carry out. Music will be provided by The Horsehead Boys. Advance tickets are available for purchase in advance at Lester’s Barber Shop, or Heather at 435-6217. Tickets also will be available at the door.

46 • Rivah August 2016 Rivah Golf tee off ll area codes are (804) un- 6198 Stormont Rd. Lancaster Aless otherwise listed. Hartfi eld 776-6516 The Golden Eagle An 18-hole course. Pro shop, full- 364 Clubhouse Rd. service restaurant. Essex Irvington 438-4460 Hobbs Hole An 18-hole course. Operated by 1267 Hobbs Hole Dr. The Tides resort. Restaurant. Pro Northumberland Tappahannock 443-4500 shop. Quinton Oaks An 18-hole course behind King Carter Golf Course 262 Quinton Oaks Ln. Walmart. Restaurant, pro shop. 480 Old Saint Johns Rd. Callao 529-5367 Weems 435-7842 An 18-hole course. Restau- An 18-hole course. Restaurant. rant. Pro shop. BRING THIS AD AND RECEIVE $5 OFF Gloucester Pro shop. YOUR 18 HOLE ROUND OF GOLF Gloucester Country Club To make updates to this directory, please 6731 Golf Club Rd. email: [email protected] Monday - Thursday $43 Gloucester 693-2662 Middlesex Friday - Sunday $50 A 9-hole course. Pro shop, snack Piankatank River bar. Golf Club King Carter Cafe Open Daily 10:30-3:00 Best New Public Golf Course under $75 - Golf Digest, 2006 Call today for tee times 804-435-7842 or book online at Kingcartergolfclub.com Registration under way for Sept. 23 Follow us on Twitter Like us on Facebook Virginia Veterans Golf Tournament KingCarterGolfClub.com MIDDLESEX–Golfers Hartfi eld. The event IS hosted by and accuracy prizes. are invited to participate in the the Knights of Columbus Assembly The entry fee OF $80 per annual Virginia Veterans Golf Tour- 3349. player includes use of the practice nament Friday, September 23, at The competition will be a four- range, golf cart rental, greens fee, on- Piankatank River Golf Club in player captain’s choice format. All course beverages, and dinner in the proceeds benefi t Virginia Veteran Steamboat Restaurant. Registration and Family Support (www.dvs. begins at 11 a.m. with a shotgun start virginia.gov/virginia-veteran-and- at noon. family-support), formerly named the To register for the tournament or Virginia Wounded Warrior Program. for more information, contact Al Team prizes will be awarded for Langer at 776-7427 or alanger1@ fi rst, second, and third place in va.metrocast.net, or Gary Richardson each of three fl ights. Golfers will at 776-0949 or lynnegary@gmail. also compete for individual driving com.

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August 2016 Rivah • 47 DENTAL IMPLANTS? That’s all he does! Dr. Kanyon Keeney is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon that limits his practice to dental implants and bone replacement. As a matter of fact, he is one of the few in the country that does so. Whether the patient is young or old, missing one tooth or all of their teeth, under local anesthesia or IV anesthesia, in need of very simple or very complex implant treatment………Dr. Keeney does it and loves it. He is known locally, regionally and nationally for excellence in Dental Implant Surgery and has been doing so for more than 20 years.

If you are missing one tooth or all of your teeth and would like to smile, speak, and eat again with confidence, contact our office for a consult. Many of our patients can have their implant surgery and their teeth replaced in the same day!

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Mechanicsville Offi ce West End Offi ce 804-559-5416 804-270-5028 Voted Top Implant Voted in the Top Dentists Surgeon again. for over a decade. Bay School’s fi rst ExtravaGala: ‘A Royal Celebration of the Arts’

MATHEWS—The Bay aGala. Winners need not be pres- Guests at the ExtravaGala will in that only those guests present populations in the area. Located School Community Arts Center ent to win. enjoy an exciting evening with at the event had the opportunity to on Main Street in Mathews, the in Mathews has launched “A Three lucky ticket holders will fi ne food, cocktails, and dancing participate in the fundraiser. The facility houses the Art Speaks Gal- Royal Celebration of the Arts,” a travel after winning one of these to music provided by “The Paul raffl e gives everyone in the com- lery, the Art Supply Store, three fundraiser for the school. This cel- three prizes: a seven-day getaway Roberts Orchestra.” The eve- munity, even those unable to classrooms and a small lending ebration will feature both a raffl e, for two to Vancover and Victoria ning’s highlight will be the raffl e attend the ExtravaGala, the chance library of art books. offering 10 great prizes, and an Island (airfare included); a fi ve- drawing. Another drawing will not only to win a fantastic prize, ExtravaGala at the home of Becky day getaway for two to Costa reveal the winner of a special door but also the opportunity to support and John Mayfi eld on Queen’s Rica (airfare included); or a $500 prize: a week at Pawley’s Island, the Bay School.” Mind & Muscle Creek on September 24, said event gift certifi cate for Airbnb vaca- S.C. Guests also will have the The celebration will be the Bay co-chair Gay Butler. tion rentals. Other prizes include opportunity to bid on a collab- School’s major fundraising event Wellness The raffl e tickets will be sold an island balloon fl ight for two, a orative work of art designed and this year and will be its primary throughout the summer at the Bay saltwater fi shing sunrise charter implemented by a group of local source of income. The Bay School lectures to School and on its website, www. for two, an island stop market crab artists. is a non-profi t 501c3 whose mis- bayschool-arts.com. Tickets also feast for 12, a Jlyn Designs paper- “I’m excited about this celebra- sion is to provide quality art edu- begin August 1 will be available at the Mathews mache animal, Rebecca Grow’s tion,” said Butler. “For the last 17 cation to all people regardless of Visitor’s Center and at the artful box fi lled with handcrafted years the Bay School has held an age or ability. The school provides LANCASTER—An orthope- Mathews Farmers’ Market. The jewelry, a Russell Turnage pottery auction in order to raise money 100 classes per year for artists dic surgeon, a cardiologist and cost is $20 per ticket. The raffl e lamp, and a Bob Carlson original for the school. Though very suc- and craftsman of all ages, and an a water fitness instructor are drawing will be held at the Extrav- painting. cessful, the auction was limited outreach program for underserved among speakers who will pres- ent upcoming Mind & Muscle Wellness Lectures. The annual series will open at 11 a.m. August 1 in the Chesa- peake Center Auditorium at Rappahannock Westminster- Canterbury, 132 Lancaster Drive, Irvington. RW-C invites all residents and neighbors in the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula, said resident program development coordinator Amy Lewis. Kilmarnock The lectures are held on the first Monday of the month,   s   unless it falls on a holiday, she said. On August 1, orthopedic Serving the Northern Neck and surrounding counties for over 36 years surgeon Dr. James McCoig will present “Aging and Activity.” On September 12, cardiologist Dr. John Hawkins will present “Cholesterol Awareness.” On October 3, Onelife Fitness water instructor Sheila Moynihan will present “The Benefits of Water Fitness.” The Mind & Muscle Lectures began in 2012 to highlight the importance of brain health and Call us! physical fitness for overall well- ness, said Lewis. We always have “We’re committed to our resi- dents’ health, wellness and hap- piness, and we’re proud to offer Truckload Pricing informative and helpful pro- ® gramming that our residents and Andersen - The most trusted name in windows and doors neighbors can use to enhance their lives,” she said. The program includes a com- plimentary luncheon at noon following the lecture and a ques- tion-and-answer opportunity with the speaker. Reservations are required and registration will open two weeks prior to each program. Call 438-4000. RW-C maintains a waiting list and will honor reservations in the order received.

August 2016 Rivah • 49 SMITH POINT SEA RESCUE

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mith Point Sea Rescue (SPSR) was started by Dr. Robert E. Head, S.C. SBeatley and his wife, Vera. The inspiration to form the orga- As of July, SPSR has had 32 rescue missions in 2016, said Bul- nization came from a successful rescue of a grandfather and two lard. young children who spent a cold November night hanging onto “We are always looking for new members and there are three re- the bow of a swamped boat in the Chesapeake Bay near Reedville quirements. You must be in good physical condition, have boating in 1973. experience, and be available 24 hours a day for a week out of the Although he wasn’t on the scene of the accident, Dr. Beatley month,” said Bullard. was called to treat the victims and rode to Richmond in an ambu- He also recommended that members on duty stay within a lance where he resuscitated the young girl and saved her life. 30-minute drive from their rescue boat. In the fall of 1973, SPSR was established. Smith Point Sea “If there is a medical emergency, we have to get an EMS mem- Rescue Incorporated was officially organized in 1974 as an all- ber to come along,” said Bullard. “We are the AAA of the water.” volunteer sea rescue service to serve from the Rappahannock The SPSR meets once a month to review the rescues to discuss River across the Chesapeake Bay and from Point Lookout up the what happened, how they conducted themselves, and what they BOATERS IN TROUBLE ARE HAPPY TO Potomac River to Ragged Point in Westmoreland County. learned, said Bullard. SEE SEA RESCUE ARRIVE. There are now 45 active members that respond when there is a In the early days of sea rescue, watermen volunteered their problem. The members make up the only volunteer sea rescue unit boats, but today, SPSR owns three vessels. A 42-foot Provincial, on the Chesapeake Bay. Members share duties year round in order Rescue I, is SPSR’s all-weather boat. Rescue I and Rescue II, a to have 24-hour service, maintain equipment, conduct training, 19-foot Carolina Skiff, are docked in Reedville to serve the bay. and respond to search and rescue missions. Rescue III, a 27-foot Blackfin, is docked in Lottsburg to serve the Vice president Jim Bullard indicated that he has found only one lower Potomac River. All of these boats have towing capacity that other organization like the SPSR in the U.S., which is near Hilton most boats do not have, said Bullard. The organization receives no financial support from any state or governmental agency. Funds to operate are raised from grants, donations and fundrais- ing events, including an annual oyster roast in March at Little River Seafood on the Great Wicomico River. The SPSR is now trying to raise $100,000 to rebuild a boathouse and pier in Reedville due to wind damage in 2015. After the boathouse was dam- aged, Buzzard’s Point Marina allowed SPSR to tie the boats to their dock in Reedville. But when a rescue team got a call in the winter, they went to the boats and the lines were frozen and there was ice in the boats. “We must have our all- weather boats under cover,” said Bullard.

SMITH POINT SEA RESCUE IS A WELCOMED SIGHT TO A BROKEN DOWN WHILE MEMBERS CALL RESCUES ON DAYS LIKE THIS “CAKE WALKS,” THEY BOATER. OFTEN RESPOND IN DANGEROUS WEATHER AND AT NIGHT. R ESCUE MISSIONS

PSR’s rescue missions can be minor to major. S³6RPHRIRXUUHVFXHVDUHHQJLQHIDLOXUHVZKLFKHQWDLOVWRZLQJWKHERDWLQWRDPDULQDZKHUHLWFDQEH¿[HG7KHRWKHUDUHJURXQG ings of sailboats on sandbars. We typically tow them off the sandbar and then they are on their way,” said Bullard. The SPSR has assisted in searching for a body after a drowning and retrieving a dolphin that had died. The Virginia Aquarium’s Stranding 5HVSRQVH7HDPRI9LUJLQLD%HDFKUHTXHVWHGWKH\JHWWKHFDUFDVVVRWKDWWKH\FRXOG¿QGRXWZKDWNLOOHGLWVDLG%XOODUG As of July 2016, SPSR had responded to 32 missions. S P

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• September 12, 2015: At 3:30 p.m., the captain on a 46-foot deadrise SPSR charter boat with eight aboard reported he was adrift in Tangier Sound with engine failure. Rescue I was dispatched from Reedville in heavy CAN BE REACHED rain and 4- to 5-foot seas. Using radar, SPSR found the vessel in weather with just 25-foot visibility. The charter boat was towed 16 ON CHANNEL 16 nautical miles through heavy seas back to Ingram Bay Marina. Time on call, 4 hours. OR BY CALLING 911.

A SMITH POINT SEA RESCUE TEAM HANDS GASOLINE TO A SAILOR WHO IS OUT OF FUEL AND BECALMED. • September 25, 2015: At 12:35 p.m., the sheriff received a 911 call from the skipper of a sailboat who was aground in rough seas just out- side the Smith Point jetty. Rescue III was dispatched from Reedville and found a single person on a 25-foot Cal sailboat, out of fuel and aground on a sandbar. The sailboat was freed from its grounding and towed to Smith Point Marina. The rescue crew advised the captain that the seas were too rough for his small kicker engine and suggested he stay in the marina until the weather improved. Rescue III had just arrived back in Reedville when a homeowner called to report a sailboat was beached in front of his home just outside WKH6PLWK3RLQWMHWW\5HVFXH,,,UHWXUQHGWRWKHVFHQHWR¿QGWKHVDPH sailboat now up on the beach. The sailboat was pulled off the beach and again towed to Smith Point Marina, now with rudder damage that required repair before the vessel could be sailed again. Time on calls, SMITH POINT SEA RESCUE TOWS A SAILBOAT TO A MARINA AFTER IT RAN 4 hours. AGROUND ON A SANDBAR DURING A STORM.

• May 12, 2016: At 9:45 a.m., a boater called on channel 16 to report engine failure in the Middle Bay east of buoy B-62. Rescue I arrived RQVFHQHWR¿QGDIRRWOX[XU\PRWRU\DFKWZHLJKLQJSRXQGV There were two people on board, traveling from Florida to New Jersey. The Sea Rescue crew was able to throw a line up to the yacht and tow it into Jennings Boat Yard in Reedville, where a kinked fuel line was repaired. Time on call, 3.5 hours.

RESCUE III TOWS IN A CRUISER WITH AN OYSTER POT TANGLED IN ITS PROP, A COMMON PROBLEM IN THE WATERS OF THE TO JOIN SPSR, OR DONATE TO THE NORTHERN NECK. BOATHOUSE PROJECT, CALL JIM BULLARD AT 456-8470, OR As a public service, the Rappahannock RUSS BERTINO AT 453-3360 Record publishes the Smith Point Sea Rescue monthly incident/response report. $OYOUHAVECHRONIC PAIN Bus tour to follow trail of ORHEALTH PROBLEMS THATNEVERSEEMTOGOAWAY Mary Ball Washington’s life Would you like to feel better? LANCASTER—The Mary participants will also enjoy a Ball Washington Museum & catered box lunch and special Have you tried Acupuncture? Library (MBWML) is now presentation by site archaeolo- accepting reservations for an gist and artifact analyst Laura #OMMON#ONDITIONS August 25 bus tour that will trace Galke,” said Henley. 4REATEDBY!CUPUNCTURE the life of George Washington’s The date of the trip coincides mother, Mary, from her birth- with the 227th anniversary of 1. Back Pain & Sciatica 6. Digestive Conditions place near Lively to her final Mary Ball Washington’s death resting place in Fredericksburg. on August 25, 1789. Before 2. Headaches & Migraines 7. Stress & Depression “The day will begin with a leaving Fredericksburg, the 3. Post Op Pain 8. Menopause narrated, scenic driving tour of group also will lay a wreath at places where Mary spent time the memorial monument near 4. Joint Pains & Arthritis 9. Insomnia as a child and young woman, her burial site. including Epping Forest in The tour will depart from 5. Post Stroke Paralysis 10. Face Lifts Lancaster, Cherry Point in Lively at 8 a.m. and return by Northumberland, and Sandy 6:30 p.m. Advance payment is Point in Westmoreland,” said required to secure a space. The    board member and tour coordi- fee is $80 for MBWML mem- nator Jane Henley. “Local histo- Unauthenticated portrait of Mary bers or $90 for non-members, rian and Ball family researcher Ball Washington by Robert Edge and covers all tour fees, lunch, Edgar Chase, L.Ac., Dipl. NCCAOM Butch Jenkins will provide com- Pine. Courtesy of the Library of transportation and gratuities. Doctor of Oriental Medicine mentary along the way. Congress A tour ticket plus one year of Licensed by VA Board of Medicine “The trip will continue with MBWML membership is also in-depth guided tour stops at new timber-frame reconstruc- available for $115. 25 + years experience the George Washington Birth- tion of Washington’s boyhood Proceeds will benefit the place National Monument and home, and the Mary Washington MBWML. Chase Acupuncture & Oriental Medicines working colonial farm at Popes House in Fredericksburg where For reservations, call 462- /FlCE0ARK$RIVE 3UITEs+ILMARNOCK 6! Creek, Ferry Farm in Stafford Mary lived the last 17 years of 7280, email history@mbwm. with its archaeology lab and her life. While at Ferry Farm, org, or visit mbwm.org. Curry & Curry Pottery FOR plans Devotional & Decorative Sculptures ‘Marsh Madness .HYKLU:[H[\HY`‹>H[LY.HYKLUZ Paddle’ in 7H[PV :[LWWPUN:[VULZ‹7HSSL[:[VULZ King George KING GEORGE–The public /HYKZJHWLZ‹3H^UZJHWPUN‹4HZVUHY` is invited to join the Friends of the Rappahannock (FOR) for a 7V[[LY`‹)\PSKPUN:[VUL‹-SHNZ[VUL “Marsh Madness Paddle” on Sat- urday, August 13, in King George ¸>L+LSP]LY¹ County. A ticket includes a kayak, life vest, and paddle. -ARY"ALL2Ds+ILMARNOCKs   Elysa Mills from FOR and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation will lead a discussion on marsh ecol- ogy. As the tide comes in, the Serving the Northern Neck and Surrounding Counties since 2005 group will paddle by kayak into creeks and observe marsh plants Licensed & Insured Class A Contractor and wildlife. Participants will meet at Hop- 66 Commerce Dr. White Stone Va. yard Landing in King George County at 8 a.m. The trip ends at 804-436-7378 noon. Bring lunch, lots of water [email protected] hanleyelectricalservices.com and sunscreen. The minimum age is 12. The back-up date is August Most major credit cards accepted 14. Tickets are $40 for individuals and $120 per family ($32/$96 for 24-Hour Emergency Service FOR members). For more infor- *Participating Contractor Dominion Virginia Power mation, call 540-373-3448. Pre- Energy Efficiency Program register at www.riverfriends.org.

August 2016 Rivah • 53 Advertise in The Rivah Visitor’s Guide! Call 804-758-2328 or 804-435-1701

Sid Mace, organizer of the BBQ Masters Competition at Rice’s Hotel/ Hughlett’s Tavern, displays his personal grill, affectionately named Slate. “Miss Piggy.” Calling all BBQ masters AN EFFORTLESS NORTHUMBERLAND— ety Certifi ed Barbecue Judge. Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, First prize is $200; second prize FINISH 73 Monument Place, Heathsville, is $100; third prize is $50. will hold the second annual BBQ The public will be able to Masters Competition on Sat- watch the teams as they prepare urday, September 17, as part of and barbecue their meats. the Heathsville Farmers Market. The market takes place from All aspiring barbecue masters 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The competition are invited to compete for cash will continue to 4 p.m. There will prizes and “bragging rights.” be a live band and beer tasting, Teams of one or more, headed plus barbecue for the public to by a “pit master,” will be asked enjoy as they wait for the panel to barbecue chicken thighs and of six judges to select the win- ribs on the premises, said market ners. manager Corinne Becker. The There is a $25 entry fee for the competition will be overseen competition. For entry forms and by Sidney Mace of Reedville, a complete rules, visit rhhtfounda- North Carolina Barbecue Soci- tioninc.org, or call 580-3377. Slate’s matte finish hides fingerprints, holds magnets and Crab feast set Sept. 3 goes with just about anything. It’s an easy way to make your kitchen stand out for all the right reasons. NORTHUMBERLAND—The Northumberland County Community Center Organization, 679 Browns Store Road, Browns Store, will host an “all-you-can-eat” crab feast at 3 p.m, September 3. The menu will include crabs, hot dogs, hamburgers, cold drinks, beer and wine. For tickets, call 480-0369, 577-3414, 724-3240, or 580-1014. Entries sought for ‘Healthy Living! Photo Contest’ GLOUCESTER—The Middle Peninsula Northern Neck Community Services Board Prevention Services Division will sponsor a “Celebrate Healthy Living! Photo Contest” for their 2017 calendar. Submit your Keep Warm - Be Cool healthy living photo and/or food recipe online to [email protected].   s   va.us. N BLETT, INC. Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm A photo and photo release form must be completed and signed at the time of submission. The photo size must be 8.5’’x11’’ (jpg or pdf) with 17 South Main Street Saturday 8:00 am - 3:00 pm minimum resolution of 300 DPI. Entries must be submitted by Monday, Kilmarnock, Virginia 22482 www.noblett.com August 1. For more information, call 804-642-5402 or 1-888-PREV.550.

54 • Rivah August 2016 Rivah Parks and Recreation explore

ll area codes are (804) cus of the natural area. Five Aunless otherwise listed. hiking trails. Limited tours of the eagle area are offered In addition to the sites listed mid-June through Aug. by in this directory, the Middle reservation only. Guests can Peninsula Chesapeake Bay learn more about Caledon by Public Access Authority (MP- touring the visitor center. PAA) now has a public water access and recreational land Barnesfield Park online reservation system (540) 663-3205 for reserving hunting tracts, Hwy. 301 at the Potomac nature trails, public shore- Gateway Welcome Center, line fishing, waterfowl hunt- King George. 175-acre county ing, crabbing, boat slips, and park on the Potomac River many other public outdoor with nature trails, picnic ar- recreational opportunities on eas, playground, and beach the Middle Peninsula. Visit fishing. www.mppaa.com. Lancaster Essex Belle Isle State Park Essex County Parks and 1632 Belle Isle Rd. Recreation Department Lancaster 462-5030 305 Cross Street Adults enjoy a sand soccer game at Woodville Park, 7766 Brays Point Road in Gloucester County. The park A 700-acre park on the Tappahannock 443-2470 is open daily from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Rappahannock River, Mul- Sports activities for youth and berry and Deep creeks. Open adults. Ball fields at Essex and Jon boats with or without Gloucester 693-2355 chure with maps and infor- daily, sunrise to sunset. Pic- High School. electric motors are for rent. 25 public parks or water ac- mation, an orientation to the nic areas, handicap acces- Launch your own for a fee. cess areas. park, and an opportunity to sible boardwalk and fishing Marsh Street Park Motors powered by fuels are schedule your visit around pier, hiking/biking trails, Marsh St. not permitted. The park has Public Beach interpretive programs going bridle paths, motorboat ramp Tappahannock 443-2470 a playground, picnic shelter Gloucester Point Beach on Rt. on throughout the day. The ($3 fee). Canoe and kayak The park is run by Essex and an extensive hiking trail 1208 at the York River. Fish- entrance fee to the Yorktown rentals, bicycle and motor- County Parks and Recreation system including an interpre- ing and restrooms. Battlefield is collected at the boat rentals. The park also Department, pool open June– tive trail, and multi-use trail visitor center. Adults (16 and offers sunset and moonlight Aug., Tues.–Sat. 11 a.m.–6 for horseback riding or biking. Tyndall Point Park older) $7; 15 and younger, canoe trips, nature programs p.m. and Sun. 1–6 p.m. Open daily from sunrise to 1376 Vernon St. free. and overnight camping and sunset. Fishing and hunting Gloucester Point accommodations. Parking fee Tennis Courts licenses, bait and snacks are The park contains remnants Public Beach $4 weekends/holidays, $3 833 High School Circle available. of Confederate and Union 425 Water St. weekdays. Tappahannock 443-2470 fortifications. It is the site of Yorktown At Essex High School. Open Brown Park colonial Gloucester Towne, Two-acre beachfront provides Scottie Yard to the public from 5 p.m. un- Foster Rd. the first building of which was opportunities for boating, N. Main St. and Town Centre til dark when school is not in Gloucester a tobacco warehouse built in swimming, and fishing. A fish- Dr. session. Features a half pipe and large 1632. It also has open play ing pier and 10-acre grass Kilmarnock concrete area with ramps and areas. picnic area are also available. The Kilmarnock Dog Park fea- rails for skateboarders. An A public restroom/shower fa- tures off-leash play areas for Gloucester open, tree-lined grass area is Woodville Park cility is located next to the small and large dogs. Open Ark Park also available. Bray’s Point Rd./ Dock Master’s office and is dawn to dusk. 7963 Number Nine Rd. Woodville Park Rd. open April through October. Gloucester Gloucester Point Beach The county’s newest park Hiking Trails This active park features Park contains hundreds of acres Hickory Hollow Trail, 2 miles soccer fields, a softball 1255 Greate Rd. of land donated to Gloucester King George of marked trail, Regina Rd. field, outdoor basketball Gloucester Point for preservation of green Caledon Natural Area (Rt. 604) in Lancaster Court- court, restrooms and a large The park offers fishing space. Includes soccer and 11617 Caledon Rd. house. Open dawn to dusk. playground. with no license required, football fields, gardens, hik- King George (800) Chesapeake Trail, 1.5 mi. hik- public beach, playground, ing paths and an area for 933-PARK ing trail geared to kids, Mary Beaverdam Park restrooms, snack bar, an ob- events and social activities. A National Natural Landmark, Ball Rd. (Rt.3) ¼ mile east of 8687 Roaring Springs Rd. servation deck with high pow- Caledon was the early colo- Lancaster Courthouse. Open Gloucester 693-2107 ered binoculars to view birds nial seat of the Alexander dawn to dusk. The park contains a 635-acre and wildlife. Historic Yorktown family. John and Philip Al- Baylor Nature Trail on Norris freshwater lake. Eleven fish Yorktown Visitor’s Center/ exander founded the city of Pond in Kilmarnock is on a attractors and several species The Gloucester Battlefield Alexandria and established former logging road. On Mary of fish are found there. Ca- Department of Parks and 1000 Colonial Parkway Caledon Plantation in 1659. Ball Rd. (Rt. 3) east of down- noes, kayaks, paddle boats, Recreation Yorktown 757-898-2410 Preservation of the bald ea- town Kilmarnock. Open dawn 6467 Main St. You can obtain a park bro- gle habitat is the primary fo- 46 f

August 2016 Rivah • 55 Parks den and kayak landing. Open 225-2303 One of four refuges that com- f 55 daily from dawn to dusk. This 316-acre preserve con- prise the Eastern Virginia Riv- Castlewood Park to dusk. tains one of the most sig- ers National Wildlife Refuge On Castlewood Dr. Permit Lewis B. Puller Memorial nificant wetlands on the Complex. It protects 20,000 required for parties over 20 Public Beach Park Chesapeake Bay for marsh- acres of wetlands and as- people. Westland Beach at the termi- Saluda bird communities. Sand sociated uplands along the nus of Windmill Point Rd. (Rt. The park is sponsored by the beach habitat is important for river and its major tributaries. Hurt Field at Legion Park 695) provides access to the Middlesex County Museum the threatened Northeastern At least four federally-listed Rt. 3 west of Montross. Four- Chesapeake Bay. Open dawn and is open 24 hours a day Beach Tiger Beetle. Facilities threatened or endangered acre public park adjacent to to dusk. and is on Business Rt. 17 include a trail and boardwalk, species may be found, includ- Chandlers Mill Pond offering across from the museum. a wildlife viewing platform, ing the American bald eagle, recreational opportunities for and parking area. Jessie Ball peregrine falcon, shortnose county residents. Mathews Urbanna Waterman’s Park duPont Mem. Hwy (Rt. 200) sturgeon, and sensitive joint Bethel Beach Colorado Ave. to Shiloh School Rd. (Rt. 606) vetch. The refuge hosts three Oak Grove Park Natural Area Preserve Urbanna turn left on Balls Neck Rd. sites on the Virginia Birding Rt. 205 between Oak Grove Turn left on Rt. 611 just south Overlooks the Rappahannock (Rt. 605). and Wildlife Trail. and Colonial Beach. Eight-acre of the town of Mathews. Turn River. There is a picnic area public park featuring a sports right on Rt. 643, then left on and the park is open from Fishing Piers Totuskey Tricentennial field, playground and picnic Rt. 609. This 50-acre parcel sunrise to sunset. The Great Wicomico Pub- Park area. contains a sandy beach, low lic Fishing Pier is on the With boat landing, Rt. 3 at To- dunes and salt marsh habitat Middlesex County southern shore of the Great tuskey Creek Bridge. Robin Grove Park bordering the Chesapeake Sports Complex Wicomico River just off Jessie Colonial Beach Bay. Over 90 bird species Sports Complex Rd. Ball duPont Mem. Hwy. (Rt. Warsaw Main Street Town On Robin Grove, off Monroe have been reported on the Locust Hill 200) near the bridge at Glebe Park Bay Ave. preserve, which also protects Walking track, volleyball and Point. Open from sunrise to 171 Main St. the globally rare Northeast- basketball courts, soccer/ sunset. Playground, picnic tables. Public Beach ern Beach Tiger Beetle. football field. Open dawn to Open dawn to dusk daily. Colonial Beach dusk.Softball/baseball fields Hughlett Point Sunrise to sunset. Mathews Recreation Park must be scheduled through Natural Area Preserve Wilna Pond The park is next to Mathews Sports Complex Committee. 225-2303 333-1470 Voorhees Nature Preserve High School. It has a soft- The 205-acre preserve has A 35-acre site, is open to pub- 1235 Berry Farm Ln. ball field, basketball court, Public Beach sand beaches on the Chesa- lic fishing. The pond is home Colonial Beach playground and two lighted Wake Beach at the end of Rt. peake Bay and the mouth of to large mouth bass, bluegill (434) 295-6106 tennis courts. Rt. 14 about 627. Dividing Creek, hiking trails sunfish, fliers, yellow bullhead A 729-acre preserve on a mile north of Mathews and observation decks to catfish and American eel. The the northeast bank of Courthouse. Swimming Pools view shorebirds, deer, tur- Wilna Unit is open for obser- Rappahannock River, next to Town of Urbanna and key and migratory waterfowl. vation and photography daily, Westmoreland Berry Farm. Public Beaches Deltaville Community Associa- The beaches are home to sunrise to sunset. Access for Four miles of wooded trails for New Point Comfort Island at tion (for residents and guests the threatened Northeastern canoes and kayaks is avail- self-guided walks. Trail map the Bay is accessible only by of residents). Beach Tiger Beetle. Take Jes- able. All other refuge units available at the Westmoreland boat at high tide. sie Ball duPont Mem. Hwy. (Rt. are open by advanced reser- Berry Farm store. Open week- Haven Beach, Diggs on Rt. Taber Park 200) turn on Shiloh School Rd. vation only. Headquarters are ends, 8 a.m.–6 p.m., Apr. 22– 643 at the Bay. 351 Bonner St. (Rt. 606) to the end. Turn right open Mon.–Fri., 8 a.m.–4:30 Dec. 17. Urbanna on Balls Neck Rd. (Rt. 605). p.m., except federal holidays. Put-in-Creek Park For residents and guests of From Tappahannock, take US- Westmoreland Parks and 725-7172 residents: playground and Public Beach 360 E. toward Warsaw. Fol- Recreation Department Kayak and canoe launch, swimming. Vir-Mar Beach at the end of low US-360 E. for 4.1 miles, 493-8163 Brickbat Road at Mathews Vir-Mar Beach Rd. (Rt. 643 ) then turn left onto Rt. 624/ Provides recreation services to Courthouse, next to the in Hack’s Neck. Newland Rd. Follow Newland all county citizens and visitors. firehouse. Northumberland Rd. for 4.2 miles, then turn Bush Mill Stream left onto Strangeway/Rt 636. Westmoreland State Park Williams Wharf Landing Natural Area Preserve Richmond Follow Strangeway for ¼ mile, 1650 State Park Rd. 1039 Williams Wharf Road. At the mouth of Bush Mill Fishing Pier then turn right onto Sandy Montross Open daily sunrise to sunset. Stream freshwater meets Rt. 624 to Rt. 638. Ln./Rt 640. Follow Sandy Ln. The park extends about one Fishing pier, kayak launch, the saltwater of the Great for 1.1 miles, then turn left and a half miles along the pavilion. Wicomico River. Tidal marsh- Public Beach into Rappahannock River Val- Potomac River, and its 1,299 es and mud flats are hidden 4011 Naylors Beach Rd. ley NWR. acres neighbor the former between steep-sided forested Warsaw homes of both George Wash- Middlesex shores. Access by foot or Take Rt. 360 to Rt. 624 to Rt. ington and Robert E. Lee. The Holly Point Nature Park canoe. Open daylight hours. 634. Westmoreland Horsehead Cliffs provide visi- Deltaville Trails, boardwalk, viewing plat- A.T. Johnson tors with a spectacular view of The park offers a retreat on form and interpretive signs Public Hiking Trails Recreation Center the Potomac River. The park the banks of Mill Creek. Ac- for an abundance of wildlife. Warsaw 18849 Kings Hwy. offers hiking, camping, cabins, tivities available are picnick- Four miles from Heathsville Richmond County trail behind Montross fishing, boating and swimming. ing, bird watching or walking on Courthouse Rd. (Rt. 201), Rappahannock Community Aerobics, dance classes, The visitor center gives a histor- the nature trail. Visitors can continue straight on Knights College, Rt. 360. cooking programs, basket- ical and ecological perspective explore the fish-shaped wild- Lodge Dr. (Rt. 642) for half a ball, gymnastics, volleyball, to an important natural area on flower meadow and view mile, and turn left at the sign. Rappahannock River Valley enclosed batting cage, soccer the coastal plain. the boats exhibited by the National Wildlife Refuge and baseball fields and small To make updates to this directory, please Deltaville Maritime Museum. Dameron Marsh 336 Wilna Rd. auditorium. Meeting room email: [email protected] There is also a children’s gar- Natural Area Preserve Warsaw and patio available for rental.

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MIDDLESEX—On Sunday, August 7, from 4-6 p.m., Christy Coleman will present “Love, Sex and Consequences: An Intimate Look at the American Civil War” during a fundraiser for the Middlesex County Best Quality • Best Selection • Best Price Museum and Historical Society. Hosted at Regatta Point in Deltaville, the afternoon presentation will include refreshments and a cash bar. The Highest Quality Amish Built Furniture Coleman is a dynamic speaker and has lectured extensively across the United States on interpretations covering the Confederacy, Union, African-Americans, women, and the war’s causes and outcomes. In 2013, she became co-CEO of the American Civil War Museum—a new museum Christy Coleman that combined the Center at Trede- gar with the Museum of the Confed- nation’s largest African-American eracy. Today she serves as CEO of museum. She left there in 2013 to the museum in both Richmond and come to Richmond and start her new Appomattox. “It is a multiple-tiered hat job with the American Civil War that she wears well,” said a Middlesex Museum. Museum spokesperson. Across Richmond, the response to Seeking to explore the war from dif- her discussion, “Love, Sex and Con- ferent perspectives and encompassing sequences: An Intimate Look at the the many personalities and voices that American Civil War,” has been over- Thousands make up the two divergent museums’ whelmingly positive and unexpected, collections, the new partnership is with audiences-both traditional and seeking to raise $35 million to tell the new, said the museum spokesperson. story, the whole story. The museum’s Coleman said, “Throughout time, of pieces mission is simple—be the preemi- young couples fi nding love in the midst nent center for the exploration of the of war is often romanticized. The story American Civil War and its legacies, usually follows that a brave young man from multiple perspectives: Union and marches off to war, while the love he in stock! Confederate, enslaved and free Afri- leaves behind is dutiful in her writing can-Americans, soldiers and civilians. and keeping the torch lit only for him. The new completed museum will be But the realities of separation from fi nished in 2018. loved ones often proved far more prob- Coleman has consulted with some lematic. Women of the working poor of the country’s leading museums class had few options when soldiers and written a number of scholarly were called to duty. Many either fol- and public history articles, as well as lowed the army or turned to the “oldest being an award-winning screenwriter profession” to keep themselves and for educational television. Her work their families fed. Soldiers, especially “Freedom Bound” won an Emmy in those encountering major cities for the 2009 for Outstanding Educational Pro- fi rst time, encountered temptations that gramming for Colonial Williamsburg often left them “burning with desire.” Productions. Coleman will explore it all, from the She was born in Winter Park, Flor- most heartfelt and heart-breaking sto- ida, and moved to Williamsburg at ries to the more salacious and criminal the age of 7. She grew up surrounded accounts. by the Commonwealth’s vast array of Tickets are $25 and can be ordered multi-layered historical stories. from the Middlesex Museum website After completing a bachelor’s and at Middlesexmuseum.com or picked master’s degree in museum studies up at the museum. Refreshments will from Hampton University, she went be served with a cash bar. www.facebook.com/cornercupboardfurniture to work for the Colonial Williamsburg The Event Center at Dozier’s Foundation as a living history inter- Regatta Point Marina is at 137 Neptune 804-785-6291 preter. Climbing a 10-year ladder, she Lane in Deltaville. left after serving as director of historic The Middlesex County Museum M, T, Th, F 10-5 • Sat. 10-3 • Closed Wed. & Sun. programs. In 1999 she was named is at 777 General Puller Highway president and CEO of the Charles H. in Saluda, one block from the His- Located on Rt. 33, Wright Museum of African-American toric Courthouse Square, and is open 5 mi. East of West Point, Shacklefords History in Detroit, Michigan. It is the Wednesday to Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 58 f August 2016 Rivah • 57 Rivah Fare Review Riverboat on the Potomac: food, fun & family friendly

by Sarah Bowis panoramic views of the Maryland coastline. Dining outside meant we verlooking the Potomac got to enjoy clear views of Swan Riverboat River in the quaint water- Point and Woodland Point, Mary- Ofront town of Colonial land along with faint views of the on the Beach, the Riverboat on the Potomac Harry W. Nice Memorial Bridge. encourages multiple accesses: by Mermaid Water was the daily Potomac boat, golf cart, helicopter, motor- drink special. A recipe of coco- cycle or car. Once called Old Reno, nut rum, pineapple juice and blue 301 Beach Terrace the Riverboat was purchased back curacao, topped with an orange Colonial Beach, in the early 90s by Tom and Penny and cherry made it an easy choice VA 22443 Flanagan and was the core of lei- for me. Lisa opted for a refreshing (804) 224-7055 surely activities in and around the pina colada. Our friendly waitress Westmoreland town. Keno arrived explained the menu was new and the theriverboat.net with the Flanagans and in 1994, they highlighted items such as the crab received their license for Off Track dip, crab cake and shipwreck platter Betting (OTB). But on September are among customer favorites. Fried 18, 2003, Hurricane Isabel swept green tomatoes and steamed mus- Open through the Northern Neck, destroy- sels were on special as a appetizers. ing the building. Tom and Penny I never pass up steamed mussels, but and tender prime rib was cooked to cheese and white chocolate icing Monday- 11AM to 6 PM rebuilt the Riverboat, but sadly Tom was sad to learn the mussels were an ideal medium and served with served with a dollop of whipped Tuesday- 11 AM to 8 PM did not live to see the completion of already sold out for the day. Lisa and au jus. I was leaning towards the cream. The last course served as a Wed.- 11 AM to 9 PM the new building, making Penny the I selected the fried green tomatoes shrimp fl atbread pizza but fi nally great ending to a fun, tasty and hot Thursday- 11 AM to 9 PM only female OTB owner in the state and crab dip for starters. Huge fried decided on the crab stuffed shrimp, afternoon in Colonial Beach. Friday- 11 AM to of Maryland. According to their green tomatoes were served with a also served with vegetables and And although there is off-track- 11:30 PM website, the Riverboat is in both Vir- tasty tangy remoulade sauce. The baby bakers. The delicious four- betting on premises, the dining Saturday- 11 AM to ginia and Maryland because it jets hot and creamy crab dip was served large shrimp are stuffed with the room is family-friendly. There’s out into the Potomac River. with slices of buttered baguettes and Riverboat’s signature crab blend even a children’s menu. 11:30 PM I’m not one for laying odds, but was delicious. We both agreed with then baked and it was just as tasty Colonial Beach is a town with Sunday- 9 AM to 8 PM when struck with the opportunity other customers that the crab dip is as it sounds. history while offering a great variety to visit Colonial Beach, the town certainly a favorite menu item. Saving a little room for dessert, of activities. The beaches are coined the Saturday Evening Post termed Lisa and I were enjoying a late I quickly decided on the sunken the second longest public beach in On the Menu Little Las Vegas, I was ready for a lunch, gave in to temptation and treasure-a chocolate lava cake, sur- the Commonwealth and offer jet Lunch & dinner: seafood, fun afternoon. Joined by friend and ordered dinner entrees. The new rounded with vanilla ice cream, ski, kayak and water ski rentals. I chicken, beef, soups, & co-worker Lisa, we were seated on menu offers entrees from salads, to whipped cream and drizzled with encourage you to plan either a day the back deck, given an umbrella, soups and sandwiches, to seafood, chocolate sauce. Lisa, who only ate trip or better yet, a peaceful week- salads. and enjoyed the sounds of jet skis chicken and beef. Po’boys and bas- half her prime rib to save room for end getaway to Colonial Beach, I’m whizzing by, families laughing and kets are also featured. Weekly dinner dessert, was enticed by the orange certain my family and friends will playing on the beach nearby and specials feature a Tuesday night dreamsicle cake-a large slice of be visiting this small Westmoreland Did you 10-ounce prime orange fl avored cake with a cream town very soon. rib for $12 and know? a Friday night all-you-can-eat The Riverboat has fi sh fry for $12. three facilities to Prime rib is a accommodate any size regular menu party, wedding or spe- item, so even cial event. A Wedding though it wasn’t Show event is October Tuesday, Lisa ordered it. She 23, 2016 from 1-4 pm. decided on the 16-ounce prime Operation: Help Our rib, knowing she Vets is scheduled for could always November 12, 2016. take leftovers Tickets go on sale home. It came October 15 and are served with veg- $30 a couple or $16 etables and baby for an individual. Your bakers (small ticket includes a buffet skin-on pota- dinner. Additional infor- toes seasoned mation may be found on to perfection). the Riverboat website, The delicious theriverboat.net. Rivah Dining eat estaurants are listed by Rcounty and all are in the Ann’s Family Dining (804) area code unless noted. 545 Market Dr. Call for hours. B=breakfast, Gloucester 693-1764 L=lunch, D=dinner. $ indicates average price range of entrees: Applebee’s $ = under $10; $$ = $10 to 6086 Walton Ln. $16; $$$ = over $16. Gloucester 694-3160 American cuisine, steaks, ribs, stir-fried specialties and more. Essex Take out available. L/D/$$. Almost There Family Dining 6501 Richmond-Tapp. Hwy. Bangkok Noi Tappahannock 443-2622 6724 Main St. American cuisine. Steaks, burg- Gloucester 695-1177 ers, barbecue, sandwiches, Traditional Thai cuisine. Full su- seafood and daily specials. shi bar. Happy hours Mon.–Fri. B/L/D/$. L/D/$-$$.

Applebee’s Courthouse Restaurant 1650 Tappahannock Blvd. 6714 Main St. Tappahannock 443-0361 Gloucester 210-1506 American cuisine, steaks, ribs, Southwind Pizza in Mathews Serving breakfast all day. Daily stir-fried specialties and more. specials and homemade pies. L/D/$$. cakes, oysters, shrimp, fi sh, The Sandbar B/L/D/$. Fat Finch in Tappahannock beef and all-American chicken. 1267 Hobbs Hole Dr. Asia Café 324 Prince Street House salad dressings. Meeting Tappahannock 443-1800 Daffodil Vintage on Main 1619 Tappahannock Blvd. Tappahannock 333-3188 facilities. L/D/$$. Closed Mon. L/D/$–$$. 6604 Main St. Tappahannock 445-9991 Steaks and seafood. L/D/$–$$. Gloucester 694-6310 Restau- Chinese restaurant serving Northern Neck Burger Shoney’s rant, tea room, coffee bar. $$ Szechwan, Hunan and Canton- Ferguson Oyster Company Company 1607 Tappahannock Blvd. ese cuisine. Take out. L/D/$. Seafood Market 303 Queen St. Tappahannock 443-5306 Damon’s 36423 Tidewater Trail Tappahannock 925-6100 Breakfast, lunch & dinner buf- 7104 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy. Bella’s Italian Restaurant Laneview 758-8800 Open seven days a week. fets. Serving fresh local seafood Gloucester 693-7218 and Pizzeria Full line of fresh seafood. Spe- Wood-grilled, hand-crafted burg- every weekend. B/L/D/$. Seafood, prime rib, sandwiches, 1673 Tappahannock Blvd. cial requests and orders. Open ers, craft beers and shakes. subs. B/L/D/$$. Tappahannock 443-4912 Thurs.–Sun. L/D/$-$$. TBonz and Tuna Pizza, subs, spaghetti, and 429 Dock St. Egghead’s Diner wraps. Lunch specials. Pueblo Azteca Mexican Parr’s Drive Inn Tappahannock 445-8862 1759 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy. L/D/$-$$. Restaurant and Cantina 715 N. Church Ln. A specialty meat and seafood Gloucester 684-1222 330 Prince St. Tappahannock 443-2000 shop. Boar’s Head deli meats Fresh, local seafood, desserts, Better Than a Great Day Tappahannock 925-6149 Burgers, sandwiches, ice cream and cheeses, specialty items full menu including breakfast 1388-C Tappahannock Blvd. Serving authentic mexican cui- and more. B/L/D/$. and ready-to-cook meals, beers available all day. B/L/D $-$$. Tappahannock 443-4064 sine. L/D/$-$$. and wines. Fresh bait and ice for Ice cream, fudge, candy. $. Pizza Hut your river fi shing needs. Carry Good Fortune Java Jacks 1685 Tappahannock Blvd. out only. L/$$. Chinese Restaurant Captain’s Grill and Patio 504 Church Lane Tappahannock 443-2915 6904 Main St. 528 N. Church Ln. Tappahannock 443-5225 Different styles of pizza along To Do Cafe & Restaurant Gloucester 694-0111 Tappahannock 443-2800 Open 7 days a week, serving with side dishes including salad, 1008 Church Ln. Cantonese and Szechwan. Beer, Appetizers, burgers, steaks, breakfast all day, fresh local pasta, buffalo wings, bread- Tappahannock 443-2002 wine, cocktails. L/D/$$. seafood, sandwiches, and a late veggie of the day, homemade sticks, and garlic bread. L/D/$$. Traditional American food: Bar- night menu. L/D/$$. quiche, pies & cakes, vegetarian beque, burgers, hot dogs, sea- Good Life Kitchen & Rachel’s menu. Smoothies, coffee bar, Rivahside Cafe food and steaks. L/D/$. Juices & Smoothies China King Buffet expresso. Catering. L/D/$. 221 Prince St. 6558 Main St. 1392 Tappahannock Blvd. Tappahannock 443-2333 Gloucester 684-8480 Tappahannock 443-2999 Los Portales Signature items include burgers, Gloucester Creperies, deli, Greek, Mediter- Chinese Szechwan, Cantonese 1425 Tappahannock Blvd. homemade chicken salad and Anna’s Pizza ranean and Italian sandwiches. and Peking cuisines plus Ameri- Tappahannock 443-0132 soups. B/L/$. 6545 Market Dr. Southern, vegan, and vegetar- can foods. Lunch specials, fam- Authentic Mexican cuisine. Gloucester 693-4171 ian. $. ily dinners. L/D/$$. Featuring quesadillas, fajitas, Roma’s Italian Restaurant Pizza, subs, salads, Italian din- burritos, enchiladas and more. 1250 Tappahannock Blvd. ners. L/D/$$. Goodfellas Echoes L/D/$-$$. Tappahannock 443-5240 5036 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy. 1832 Tappahannock Blvd. Complete Italian menu. Lunch Anna’s Pizza Gloucester 693-5950 Tappahannock 925-6491 Lowery’s Seafood and dinner specials. L/D/$-$$. 14911 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy. Seafood, steaks, Blue Crab mar- Closed Tues. Soup, salad, and 528 North Church Ln. Now with Twister’z premium yo- Glenns 758-1112 garitas. Open 7 days a week. sandwich shop serving coffee, Tappahannock 443-2800 gurt. Offering 10 fl avors $. Pasta dishes, subs, pizza. Take L/D/$$–$$$. tea, beer, and wine selections. Family dining, specializing in crab out only. L/D/$-$$. 60 f

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f 59 B/L/D/$$. Family friendly frozen yogurt Carrot Tree shop featuring a wide variety of 323 Water St. Great Wall Papa John’s flavors and 60 toppings. $. Yorktown 757-988-1999 Dock & Dine 6585 Market Dr. 4766 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy. Bakery and deli items. All dishes Gloucester 695-0500 Hayes 693-4433 The Office Bar and Grille prepared from scratch, includ- Looking for a place where you Hunan and Szechwan Chinese Take out and delivery only. 4115 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy. ing fresh-baked goods, wraps, can pull up in your boat and cuisine. L/D/$. L/D/$-$$. Hayes 993-7266 deli sides, salads, soups and enjoy a meal by the water? The following restaurants offer Southern food, casual atmo- desserts. Limited seating and a moorings for customers. See Hana Sushi Patriots Grille sphere. L/D/$-$$. sidewalk cafe. B/L/$$. full restaurant listings for more 2274 York Crossing Dr. 7313 Main St. information. Hayes 642-3055 Gloucester 824-9703 Tony and Milena’s Pizzeria Duke of York Island Grille Sushi bar and Japanese Hibachi Open 7 days a week. L/D/$$. 2364 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy. 508 Water St. cooking. Watch the chefs per- Hayes 684-0708 Yorktown 757-898-5270 Potomac River Area form tricks with knives as they Pizza Hut Authentic Italian food. $$. York River views. B/L/D/$$-$$$. cook to order. D/$$. 1725 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy. Dockside Restaurant and Gloucester Point 642-4620 Wild Ginger Riverwalk Restaurant Tiki Bar – Monroe Creek Hong Kong Different styles of pizza along 6904 Main St. 323 Water St. Riverboat on the Potomac 2328 York Crossing Dr. with side dishes including salad, Gloucester 694-0111 Yorktown 757-875-1522 Hayes 642-5555 pasta, buffalo wings, bread- Fine Chinese and Asian cuisine. Fresh seafood, steaks & chops; Chinese takeout. Small eat-in sticks, and garlic bread. L/D/$$. L/D/$$. wraps and more with views of area. L/D/$$. the York River. Bar offers full Great Wicomico Ruby Tuesday York River Oyster Company menu as well as a special Tapas River Area Juan’s Mexican Cafe 6749 Fox Center Pkwy. 8109 Yacht Haven Rd. and wine menu. L/D/$$$. and Cantina Gloucester 694-4955 Gloucester Point 993-7174 The Crazy Crab – Cockrell’s 2310 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy. Burgers, extensive salad bar. Provides seasonal entrees us- Umi Sushi Creek Hayes 642-5401 American style cooking. L/D/$$. ing fresh, local seafood and 327 Water St. Deli at Cockrell’s Creek Sea- Mexican menu. L/D/$$. produce. Views of Sarah Creek Yorktown 757-989-6464 food – Cockrell’s Creek Sal’s Pizza on the York River. Outdoor din- Japanese restaurant offering au- Kelsick Specialty Market 2520 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy. ing available. Weekend brunch. thentic oriental dishes such as Leadbelly’s – Cockrell’s 6632 Main St. Hayes 642-6470 L/D/$$-$$$. sushi, salads, and signature Ko- Creek Gloucester 693-6500 Subs, pizza, pastas. L/D/$$. rean dish bibimbap. Saki, beer, Carry-out catering, box lunches, wine, soda, and a variety of teas Historic Yorktown Horn Harbor House Restau- gourmet baskets. Wine and beer Scoot’s Barbecue are served. L/D/$$. rant – Great Wicomico River selection and tastings. $-$$. 2091 G. Washington Mem. Hwy. Beach Delly Gloucester Pt. 993-7063 524 Water St. Water Street Grille Las Tunas Mexican Barbecue at its best! L/D/$$. Yorktown 757-886-5890 323 Water St. Rappahannock 6870 Main St. Dining with river views. Home- Yorktown 757-369-5644 River Area Gloucester 693-2153 Short Lane made pizza, subs, deli sand- Artisan pizzas, fresh seafood, Authentic Mexican fare. L/D/$. Ice Cream Company wiches with fresh cut fries, and tapas and more. Twenty micro- The Railway – Broad Creek 6721 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy. homemade desserts. L/D/$$. brew beers featured on-tap dai- Little Italy Merroir Tasting Room – Gloucester 695-2999 ly. Indoor and outdoor seating Locklies Creek 6685 Fox Centre Pkwy. Over 20 flavors of homemade Ben & Jerry’s offers a view of the York River. Gloucester 993-2646 ice cream. Banana splits, fancy Green Mountain Coffee Café L/D/$$. The Tides Inn – Carters Wide selection of delicious sundaes, cones and dishes. $. 323 Water St. Creek and affordable Italian cuisine. Yorktown 757-969-1990 Yorktown Pub L/D/$-$$. Sunrise Donuts 30 flavors of premium ice cream, 540 Water St. Urbanna Seafood Market – 4744 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy. shakes, sundaes, and all natu- Yorktown 757-886-9964 Robinson Creek LuLu Birds Hayes 210-1215 ral fresh fruit smoothies. WiFi Full pub menu including fresh 6553 Main St Open 7 days a week. Bakery, & ATM. Green Mountain Coffee seafood. Live entertainment on Gloucester 210-1417 coffee, donuts, cheesecakes, Café features organically grown weekends overlooking the York North River Area Eclectic American menu. Closed baked goods. $. and freshly ground espresso, River. L/D/$$. Mondays. L/D/$$. cappuccino, caffè latte, caffè The Barnacle – Greenman- Sweet Frog of Gloucester mocha, and specialty coffee sion Creek Nick’s Spaghetti 6826 Walton Ln. drinks. $. King & Queen and Steak House Gloucester 693-4065 Albara Pizzeria 1440 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy. Piankatank River Area Gloucester Point 642-2330 Traditional Greek cuisine, Ital- #ELEBRATING9EARSINTHE.ORTHERN.ECK Seabreeze Restaurant – ian dishes, steaks and seafood. Milford Haven L/D/$$. FAUNCE SEAFOOD Number One York River Area 7481 Hargett Blvd. #RABSs/YSTERSs3HRIMPs#RABMEAT Gloucester 693-3851 &ISHs3CALLOPSs#RABCAKESAND-UCH-ORE
York River Oyster Company - Chinese cuisine. L/D/$$. Sarah’s Creek “Come In and Sign Up for Our Monthly Seafood Give-A-Way!” Olivia’s in the Village Restaurants along Historic 6597 Main St. 804-493-8690 804-333-3935 Yorktown’s Riverwalk – Gloucester 694-0057 2811 Cople Hwy., Montross 123 Maple St. Unit 3, Warsaw York River Steaks, seafood and pasta,

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6564 Gen. Puller Hwy. Dixie Deli King Carter Golf Club Cafe Mattaponi 785-2720 55 Irvington Rd. 480 Old Saint Johns Rd. Pizza, pasta, subs, salads and Kilmarnock 435-6745 Irvington 435-7843 more. Italian food, friendly atmo- Soups, hot and cold sandwiches Located in the clubhouse at King sphere. L/D/$-$$. and salads. L/$. Carter Golf Club. Sandwiches and salads with fresh local sea- Nick’s Spaghetti Golden Eagle Grill food. L/$. and Steak House 364 Clubhouse Dr. 3483 Gen. Puller Hwy. Irvington 438-4460 Lee’s Restaurant Shacklefords 785-6300 Closed Tues. New menu for 30 S. Main St. Specializing in Italian food and 2016. Soups, salads, specialty Kilmarnock 435-1255 steaks. L/D/$$. baskets and sandwiches. Avail- Hometown cooking and atmo- able for private parties. L/$-$$. sphere. Full menu, local seafood in season, homemade desserts. Lancaster Great Fortune Serving since 1939. B/L/D/$. Alley Cafe Sports Lounge Chinese Restaurant 608 N. Main St. 443 N. Main St. The Local Kilmarnock 436-1100 Kilmarnock 435-6333 4337 Irvington Rd. Serving Daily specials. B/L/D/$. Specializing in authentic Man- Irvington 438-9356 darin, Szechwan, Hunan, Peking Coffee, espresso, bagels, Anna’s and Cantonese cuisine. L/D/$. and muffi ns for breakfast and Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner 150 Old Fairgrounds Way soups, salads and sandwiches Kilmarnock 435-8960 Historic Lancaster Tavern for lunch. Outdoor patio. On/Off Call For Reservation Pasta, pizza, subs, seafood and 8373 Mary Ball Rd. ABC. B/L/$. steaks. L/D/$-$$. Lancaster 462-0080 804-435-0034 Providing homestyle cooking Los Patrones Bluewater Seafood and Deli and fi ne dining for over 200 Mexican Restaurant 459 N. Main St. years. Open 7 days a week for 652 N. Main St Our guests rave: “As someone68 f Kilmarnock 435-3530 lunch and dinner. Sun. brunch. Kilmarnock 435-3176 who’s visited this part of Virginia Fresh Seafood and homemade B/L/D/$-$$. L/D/$$. for 3 decades, everything about deli items. Wide selection of it – from concept to rooms, to wines. Lunch on weekends. $$. Hong Kong Northern Neck Burger 410 N. Main St. Company breakfasts, to staff – is first rate!” Carwash Cafe and Catering Kilmarnock 435-7979 62 Irvington Rd. Each of our eight cottages has a 481 North Main St. Chinese, Szechwan, Hunan and Kilmarnock 577-4400 private bath, balcony or deck, Kilmarnock 435-0405 Cantonese. L/D/$. Open seven days a week. and free Wi-Fi. Some have Take out available. B/L/$. Wood-grilled, hand-crafted burg- Jacuzzis and fireplaces, and three The Dining Hall ers, craft beers and shakes. are pet friendly. Your stay Carried Away Cuisine of the Hope and Glory Inn L/D/$-$$. includes a daily, three-course, 10 N. Main St. 65 Tavern Rd. Kilmarnock 435-9191 Irvington 438-6053 The Oaks gourmet breakfast with produce Specialty coffees, sandwiches, Fine dining, three/four courses, 5434 Mary Ball Rd. from our own garden. fresh salads, homemade soups prix fi xe. Reservations required. Lively 462-7050 and desserts. Gourmet entrees D/$$$. Casual family dining. Fresh to go. B/L/$-$$. meats and seafood specials Walk or bicycle to specialty KC’s Crabs and Cues weekly. Daily specials. Open shops. Explore the Northern Chesapeake Bay Chip 10428 Jessie Ball duPont Mem. Tues. through Sat. for dinner, Neck’s historic sites, parks, Company Hwy. Sun. for breakfast and lunch. gardens, vineyards and waters. 114 School St. Kilmarnock 435-7665 B/L/D/$$. Practice on our five-hole Kilmarnock 577-5516 Open 7 days a week 11 a.m. ‘till Pizza Hut putting green. Plan a party, All day breakfast and lunch. Deli, late night. Family dining and en- 589 N. Main St. reunion or wedding with beer and wine. B/L/$. tertainment. Cheseapeake Bay Kilmarnock 435-3551 blue crabs. L/D/$-$$. Different styles of pizza along our Events & Catering staff. Corner Bar and Grill with side dishes including salad, Book your five-star stay 5360 Mary Ball Rd. KC’S at Windmill Point pasta, buffalo wings, bread- on the phone or online. Lively 462-0110 Marina sticks, and garlic bread. L/D/$$. Five-star overall rating on Home of the ½ lb. black angus 40 Windjammer Ln. BedandBreakfast.com burger, no fi ller crab cake. Thurs. White Stone 577-4184 Rappahannock Grill night is shrimp night. L/D/$. Open 7 days a week through La- 37 N. Main St bor Day. Crabs, shrimp, oysters, Kilmarnock 435-5152 Country Cottage burgers, salads and more. Fine steaks and fresh seafood. Certificate of Excellence Ice Cream Shop Open 7 days a week. Daily and Fudge Factory Kilmarnock Inn lunch and dinner specials. 795 Rappahannock Dr. 34 E. Church St. L/D/$$-$$$. White Stone 435-3812 Kilmarnock 435-0034 Hand-packed ice cream cones, Serving breakfast and lunch River Market sundaes, splits and milkshakes. everyday. Dinner Mon.–Sat. 1 Rappahannock Dr. Homemade fudge and gourmet Available for private events. White Stone 435-1725 chocolate. $. B/L/D/$$. 62 f

August 2016 Rivah • 61 Dining f 61 Classic Cafe Gourmet shop featuring lunches 10532 Buckley Hall and dinners to go. Homemade Rd. Mathews 725-3352 bread and salads, large wine Family restaurant, pizza and hot selection. Open 7 days a week. dogs. Closed Wed. and Sun. L/D/$-$$. L/D/$.

Rocket Billy’s Cobbs Creek Diner 851 Rappahannock Dr. 12 Linden Ave White Stone 435-7040 Cobbs Creek 725-9300 Breakfast, sandwiches, burgers, Barbecue, ribs and brisket. Ice crab cakes, Rappahannock oys- cream and shakes. Weekend ters and more. Outdoor pick-up specials. Free Wifi . L/D/$-$$. window. B/L/$. Mi Casa Azteca Restaurant Sal’s Pizza and Cantina 456 N. Main St. 286 Main St. Kilmarnock 435-6770 Mathews 725-7272 Hot and cold subs, Italian dishes Authentic Mexican cuisine. and pizza. Pizza special every Take out available. Closed Mon. Wed. L/D/$$. L/D/$-$$.

Sandpiper Linda’s Diner 850 Rappahannock Dr. 56 Buckley Hall Rd. White Stone 435-6176 The Art of Coffee in Montross serves breakfast, lunch and gourmet coffees. The restaurant also includes for Mathews 725-7070 Established in 1982. Special- sale artwork and handcrafted jewelry and gifts. Hamburgers, BBQ, sandwiches, izing in fresh seafood and hand breakfast specials. Dinner spe- cut meats. D/$$$. Thai Pot Irvington 438-6363 dishes, chicken dishes and cials Friday. B/L/$. 36 N. Main St. A restaurant full of music, laugh- more. Open Fri. and Sat. for hap- Savannah Joe’s Barbecue Kilmarnock 436-THAI ter, and food. Reservations sug- py hour and dinner. Sun. brunch. Lynne’s Family Restaurant 55 Irvington Rd. Thai and American food. Outdoor gested. D/$$$. B/D/$$. 9303 Buckley Hall Rd. Kilmarnock 435-6000 dining available. L/D/$$. Mathews 725-9996 Real hickory pit, slow smoked Willaby’s Fresh seafood platter, prime rib barbecued pork, ribs, chicken. Tides Inn – Chesapeake 327 Old Ferry Rd. Mathews and fresh cut steaks. B/L/D/$$. L/D/$. Restaurant White Stone 435-0000 The Barnacle 480 King Carter Dr. Serving lunch, dinner and Sun- 485 Burch Rd. Richardson’s Café Stevie’s Ice Cream Irvington 438-4489 day brunch with a view of the North 363-4600 12 Church St. 469 N. Main St. Focus on tide to table dining, Rappahannock River. L/D/$-$$. Concession stand at Mobjack Mathews 725-7772 Kilmarnock 435-2252 with fresh seafood and regional Bay Marina on Greenmansion Old-fashioned soda fountain and Cones, milkshakes, sundaes, favorites; bar, award winning Windows on the Water Cove. Floating pontoon boat ice cream bar. Daily specials and specialty sundaes, Bay Blast, wine list, draft craft beers, wine 1303 Oak Hill Rd open Sat. and Sun. Call ahead old time favorites. Lunch sand- lattes, smoothies and snow fl ights, views of Carter’s Creek. Lancaster 462-7635 boxed breakfasts and lunches wiches, paninis, wraps and burg- cones. Outside seating only. $. Dock and dine. B/L/D/$-$$$. Steaks, crab cakes, seafood available. B/L/$. ers. Dinner steaks, pastas and

Terrie’s Place Tides Inn – Chesapeake 90 North Main St. Terrace Kilmarnock 435-0400 480 King Carter Dr. Grilled mac and cheese, grilled Irvington 438-4489 apple bacon and cheddar, Outdoor dining overlooking Cart- cheeseburgers, hot dogs, tuna ers Creek. Local oysters, lite and chicken salad. Daily spe- fare, draft beers, cocktails and cials. Take out and outdoor din- live entertainment in season. ing only. L/$. Call for details. B/L/D$-$$. Trick Dog Bar and Bistro 4357 Irvington Rd.

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62 • Rivah AugustJuly 2016 2016 Dining fresh, local seafood. Breakfast Homemade pizzas, sandwiches Seafood Bar & Grill prime rib Fri. and Sat. Reserva- Urbanna 758-5344 Sat.–Sun. L/D/$-$$. on homemade bread, fresh local 240 Virginia Street tions suggested. D/$$$. Quaint old fashioned soda foun- seafood, handcrafted beer on Urbanna 758-2213 tain, now serving gourmet food Seabreeze tap, live musicevery other week. Serving fine food & spirits. Res- G’s Country Store & Deli with a modern twist. B/L/$$. 384 Old Ferry Rd. Thurs. open jam night. Brunch ervations accepted. Route 33 Gwynn’s Island 725-4000 Sun. L/D/$$. Saluda 758-5412 Merroir Tasting Room Local seafood on the waterfront. Bethpage Miniature Golf and Deli, sandwich shop, conve- 784 Locklies Creek Rd. B/L/D/$$. White Dog Bistro Ice Creamery nience store. B/L/$. Topping 758-2871 68 Church St. 4817 Old Virginia St. Waterfront dining by the own- Shun Xing Mathews 725-7680 Urbanna 758-GOLF Grounded ers of Rappahannock River Oys- Chinese Restaurant Fine dining and catering. Open Twenty flavors of Hershey’s hand 51 Cross St. ters, showcasing their nationally 183 Main St. Thurs.–Sun. Wine Down Bar dipped ice cream and soft serve. Urbanna renowned shellfish along with Mathews 725-4682 open Thurs.–Sat. Late night Banana splits, sundaes, home- Serving fresh coffee, espresso, artisanal small plates, wines, Szechwan, Canton and Hunan menu available. Entertainment made waffle cones, milkshakes, and assorted coffee drinks, in- specialty beers. Open daily. cuisine. L/D/$. Fri. and Sat. nights. $$-$$$. smoothies and more. $. cluding latte’s and iced coffee’s. L/D/$$. Freshly baked muffins and baked Southwind Pizza Big Oak Cafe goods made daily. Artisan sand- Mi Jalisco 44 Church St. Middlesex 2761 Flats Rd. wiches and panini’s. Open 7days Urbanna 758-2011 Mathews 725-2766 Bay Catch Urbanna 758-2130 a week. B/L/$-$$. Mexican. L/D/$-$$. Breakfast, salads, sandwich- es and daily specials. Dinner The Happy Oyster Patti’s Diner Mon. and Tues., closed Wed. 14761 G. Washington Mem 16314 General Puller Highway Rivah Fast Food B/L/D/$. Hwy Deltaville 776-1023 Saluda 758-1700 Country cooking. Homemade Burger King Q 388 Main St., Kilmarnock, Cafe By the Bay Smoked meats, fresh seafood. desserts. Dine in or order take Q 6678 John Hudgins Dr. 435-2331. 17435 Gen. Puller Hwy. Tues. - closed for private parties. out. B/L/D/$$. Gloucester, 693-6053. Sonic Drive-in Deltaville 776-0303 Live music Fri. and Sat. nights. Q 1810 Tapp. Blvd., Q 7060 Geo. Wash. Sandwiches, paninis, salads L/D/$$. Pilot House Inn Tappahannock, 443-3151. Mem. Hwy., Gloucester, and coffee. B/L/$. 2737 Greys Point Rd. Chick-fil-a 694-4447. Keepers Topping 758-2262 Q 6780 Geo. Wash. Mem. Starbuck’s China Spring 15447 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy. Serving food “just like Granny Hwy., Gloucester 693- Q 6705 Fox Mill Center Pkwy., 126 Gen. Puller Hwy. Saluda 758-5720 made.” Buffets and menu. 4585. Gloucester 694-3146. Saluda 758-2266 Hot grill. B/L/$. B/L/D/$$. Cookout Subway Szechuan, Hunan and Canton- Q 7065 Geo. Wash. Q 416 14th St., West Point, ese cuisine. L/D/$. Marshall’s Soda Fountain 64 f Mem. Hwy. Gloucester, 843-2782. 50 Cross St. 695-2745. Q 4915 Richmond-Tapp. Cocomo’s of Deltaville Domino’s Pizza Hwy., Aylett 769-7889. 1134 Timberneck Rd. Q 6101 Geo. Wash. Q 6547 Market Dr., Deltaville 776-8822 Mem. Hwy., Gloucester Gloucester, 693-4617. New menu, offering fresh sea- 693-6800. Q 2226 York Crossing Dr. food, steaks, burgers and sand- Hardee’s Hayes, 642-3420. wiches as well as a full bar. Q 7007 Geo. Wash. Q 10968-B Buckley Hall Rd., Dinner Wed.–Thurs., lunch and Mem. Hwy., Gloucester, Mathews, 725-3181. dinner Fri.–Sun. L/D/$$-$$$. Hand Tossed Pizza Since 1978 693-0363. Q 7085 Northumberland Hwy. Q 2148 Geo. Wash. 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Wendy’s Steak, salmon, pastas, salads, Mem. Hwy., Gloucester, Q 3022 Geo. Wash. Mem. sandwiches, seafood, Build your 694-4810. Hwy., Hayes, 642-7475. own burgers. B/L/D/$$. Q 2413 Geo. Wash. Mem. Q 7149 Geo. Wash. Crab Meat, Oysters, Fresh Fish, Scallops, Clams, Hwy., Hayes, 642-5117. Mem. Hwy., Gloucester, Eckhard’s Mussels, Crab Cakes 432 14th St., West Point, 694-4825. 2700 Greys Pt. Rd. Q 4UES7ED s4HURS&RI s3AT  843-4139. Q 1433 Tapp. Blvd., Tappa- Topping 758-4060 Q 1617 Tapp. Blvd., Tappa- hannock, 443-5262. German, Italian, fresh seafood,    hannock, 435-9900. Black Angus steaks. Chef’s daily #HESAPEAKE#OMMONS3HOPPING#ENTERs+ILMARNOCK 6IRGINIA specials. Featuring Black Angus

AugustJuly 2016 Rivah • 63 Dining f 63 Taylor’s 540-419-6926 and more. L/D/$-$$. Relish Rudy’s Pizza 17321 General Puller Hwy. Lunch & dessert. Great shop- 115 Main St. 2324 Greys Point Rd. Deltaville 776-9611 ping. L/$. Lottsburg Cafe Warsaw 333-3012 Topping 758-0605 Fresh seafood, steaks and pas- 2919 Walmsley Rd. Contemporary Southern style Pizza, subs, ribs, BBQ. Carry-out ta. L/D/$$. Callao Dairy Freeze Callao 529-5300 cuisine. Open Wed.–Sun. only. L/D/$. 362 Northumberland Hwy. B/L/D/$-$$. D/$$$. The Works Bar and Grille Callao 529-6881 Something Different Urbanna 758-5555 Burgers, fries, bbq, subs, fried Newsome’s Restaurant Roma’s Italian Restaurant 213 Virginia St. Come enjoy our dining room, chicken, soft serve ice cream, 235 Jessie Ball duPont Mem. 5061 Richmond Rd. Urbanna 758-8000 patio, bar or gameroom. Open milkshakes, sundaes & more. Hwy. Warsaw 333-1932 Homemade foods. BBQ, smoked Wed.–Sat. for dinner, Sat. and L/D/$. Burgess 453-9071 Complete Italian menu. meats, local seafood, soups, Sun. for brunch. L/D/$-$$$. Closed Sun. L/D/$. L/D/$-$$. sandwiches, homemade sides, Chitterchats coffee, freshly roasted peanuts, Urbanna Seafood Market 846 Main St. Nino’s Pizza and Subs fine wines, cheeses and des- 453 Johnson Dr. Reedville 453-3335 58 Northumberland Hwy. Westmoreland serts, including premium natural Urbanna 758-8588 Ice cream, desserts, gifts and Callao 529-7548 Angelo’s ice creams. Closed Mon.–Tues. Restaurant with raw bar. Fresh coffee. $. Featuring New York and Sicilian 15835 Kings Hwy. B/L/$. seafood, sandwiches, dinners. pizzas, subs and Italian dinners. Montross 493-8694 Carry out. Wed–Sun. L/D. Crazy Crab L/D/$. Italian dishes including pasta, Steamboat Restaurant 902 Main St. sandwiches, subs, gyros, steaks 6198 Stormont Rd. Virginia Street Cafe Reedville 453-6789 T&J’s Dairy Barn and more. L/D/$-$$. Hartfield 776-6589 201 Virginia St. Views of Cockrell’s Creek from 718 Jessie Ball duPont Mem. Dining overlooking the green at Urbanna 758-3798 both the dining room and deck. Hwy. The Art of Coffee Piankatank River Golf Course. Fresh seafood, grilled steaks, Daily chef’s specials feature Burgess 453-4455 15722 Kings Hwy. L/D/$$-$$$. local clam chowder, Belgian seafood, steaks and chicken Seafood, sandwiches, subs, ice Montross 493-9651 waffles, reuben sandwiches. dishes. Tues.–Sun. L/D/$$. cream, pizza. L/D/$. Serving full breakfast, lunches Sunset Bar and Grill B/L/D/$. and gourmet coffees, lattes, 16197 Gen. Puller Hwy. Deli at The Tavern Restaurant pastries, frappes and smooth- Deltaville 776-8803 Cockrell’s Creek Seafood 73 Monument Place ies. B/L/$. Seafood and steaks. Karaoke Northumberland 567 Seaboard Rd. Heathsville 580-7900 and live music. B/L/D/$-$$. Bernadette’s Bakery Reedville 453-6326 Open for breakfast and lunch Backdraft Burgess Crab cakes and seafood salads. Tues.–Sat. Fri. nights for Susie 7415 Oldhams Rd. Full sandwich menu, luncheon Que’s BBQ from 3 to 9 p.m. Kinsale 472-4200 plates, entrees. Overlooking Beer and wine available. Located Friday special $2 off prime Cockrell’s Creek. ABC on/off. in Rice’s Hotel/ Hughletts Tav- rib. Daily specials. Wine & bar. L/$. ern. B/L/D/$-$$. Breakfast on Sundays. Closed Mon. B/L/D/$$. UNDER The Health Nut Tommy’s 30 Northumberland Hwy. 729 Main St. Coles Point Tavern NEW OWNERSHIP Callao 529-5888 Reedville 453-4666 Restaurant and Bar Organic grocery store serving Prime beef, seafood. Wine and 850 Salisburg Park Rd. Home of the Finest Steaks and Freshest Seafood real fruit smoothies and salads. bar. D/$$. Hague 472-3856 L/$. Open Thurs.–Sun. Sun. break- fast. B/L/D/$. OPEN: Mon - Thurs 11am - 9pm, Fri - Sat 11am - 10pm, Richmond Sun 11am - 9pm Horn Harbor House Restaurant Anna’s Italian Dockside Restaurant Happy Hour 3pm-6pm 836 Horn Harbor Rd. Restaurant and Pizza and Tiki Bar Burgess 453-3351 53 Gordon Ln. 1787 Castlewood Dr. Live Music Wed 7pm-9pm & Sat 7pm-10pm Come by land or sea. Fresh Warsaw 333-9222 Colonial Beach 224-8726 
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Leadbelly’s China Inn Erica Mall 252 Polly Cove Rd. 5059 Richmond Rd. 3128 Erica Rd. Reedville 453-5002 Warsaw 333-9333 Montross 472-7017 Now Open Casual waterfront dining. L/D/$$. Sandwiches, hot dogs, BBQ, Tuesday - Friday - 5 pm to 9 pm L/D/$-$$. breakfast sandwiches. New York Noon to 9 pm The Daily Cheddar cheese wheel by the Saturday - Los Patrones 130 Court Circle pound, souse. $. Sunday - Noon to 8 pm ™ Mexican Restaurant Warsaw 333-3455 RESTAURANT 15017 Northumberland Hwy. Coffee shop with breakfast sand- High Tides on the Potomac

Burgess 453-3090 wiches, paninis, deli sandwiches 205 Taylor St. Overlooking ON HISTORIC MAIN STREET REEDVILLE, VIRGINIA L/D/$$. and salads. B/L/$. Colonial Beach 224-8433 Cockrell’s Creek 804-453-6789 Steak and seafood restaurant Los Portales Hunan Village and tiki bar. L/D/$-$$. 803 Northumberland Hwy. Chinese Restaurant Callao 529-9500 453 Main St. The Inn at Montross Opening Aug. 2. Authentic Mexi- Warsaw 333-1688 21 Polk St. R E E D V I L L E M A R I N A incorporated can cuisine. Featuring quesadil- Specializing in Hunan and Szech- Montross 493-8624 las, fajitas, burritos, enchiladas wan Cuisine. L/D/$. Dining Thurs.–Sat., Sun. Brunch,

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Dining Crab feast is locally sourced. D/$$. Soups, sandwiches, seafood August 6 and more. L/$. Ledo Pizza 700 McKinney Blvd. Tattle Tale Cafe at Deltaville Colonial Beach 224-5336 215 Washington Ave. Pasta, pizza, subs. L/D/$-$$. Colonial Beach 224-0045 Firehouse Coffee, gourmet entrees, pani- Montross Dairy Freeze nis, burgers, soups. B/L/$. MIDDLESEX—Food, fun, music 17456 Kings Hwy. and dancing are on the program for Montross 493-9550 Two Fish Bistro & Tackle the annual Lower Middlesex Vol- Burgers, fries, sundaes, milk- 473 Cople Hwy. unteer Fire Department Crab Feast Add exterior space with colorful Sunbrella fabrics. shakes and more. L/D/$ Montross 456-6540 set for Saturday, August 6, on the 0UJYLHZLLULYN`LMÄJPLUJ`[OYV\NOZOHKPUN Catering, events, takeout grounds of the Deltaville Firehouse. Nancy’s Ice Cream Shoppe & eat in. Open Tues.–Sat. B/L Featured will be all-you-can-eat Protection from the elements on your deck or patio. 301 Washington Ave. steamed crabs, hamburgers, hot Colonial Beach 224-1212 Wilkerson’s dogs and corn-on-the-cob from 5-8 Soft serve ice cream cones, Seafood Restaurant p.m., and music by Honky-Tonk milkshakes, sundaes, fl ur- 3900 Mckinney Blvd. Heroes”from 8 p.m. to midnight. The ries, fl oats, malts, brownie a la Colonial Beach 224-7117 event will take place rain or shine. a division of Allison’s Ace Hardware modes, banana splits, snow- Seafood, buffet and sandwich- Tickets are available at Harrow’s balls. $. es. L/D/$-$$. Home Center at Cooks Corner; Seamless Gutter Service Hurd’s Hardware, J&W Seafood Riverboat on the Potomac Yesterday’s in Deltaville, and Pat’s Gallery in Licensed & insured 301 Beach Terrace 15220 Kings Hwy. Deltaville; Urbanna Builders Supply Gutter Maintenance & Cleaning Colonial Beach 224-7055 Montross 493-0718 in Saluda; from any fi re department Leaf Guard Systems Potomac River views. Prime rib, seafood, steaks, member; or by calling 776-9753. 5" AND 6" Aluminum & Copper B/L/D/$$-$$$. chops, pasta and Mexican. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 Commercial & Residential L/D/$$. on the event date. Children age 6 and Stratford Hall Dining Room To make updates to this directory, please under eat free. Tickets will be avail- 483 Great House Rd. email: [email protected] able at the gate only if the event is not Stratford 493-1965 sold out. 3010 Northumberland Highway, Lottsburg, VA allisonsacehardware.com 804-529-7578

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August 2016 Rivah • 65 Retired waterman George Shelton MORATTICO—Crossroads to the past Morattico is a village at the crossroads of three bodies of water in Lancaster County. Its soul can be found in the watermen who made their living from the seafood-rich waters and in the residents who honor their legacy. by Audrey Thomasson

n your next weekend drive, take a turn into the village of Morattico. It remains an “This is a true community,” said Deborah Edgar of Richmond, who found the village Ounvarnished portrait of the past—of the harsh life of watermen who were crabbers on a weekend drive 10 years ago. “We borrow sugar, groceries. We take care of each during the summer, oystermen in the fall, and tended pound nets year round. other. When someone is ill, we bring them their meals. We are a family. We squabble like Today, the village is a blend of people who love their river community for its simple family and love like family.” pleasures and serene lifestyle. Generations of watermen are neighbors to a new genera- Deborah used to take day trips to roads that “lead nowhere.” When she turned into tion of professionals—retirees and weekenders from Richmond to Washington, D.C., Morattico she immediately fell in love. “It’s like stepping back in time,” she said. Deborah who quickly became part of the tight village family. is so ingrained in the community of some 125 full- and part-time residents, she became

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In 2003, the Conleys—Weston, Dorothy and daughter, Connie—bought the aban- The first floor pretty much replicates the store of 1930, with groceries along one wall doned General Store and gave it to the community. After hundreds of volunteer hours and and clothing on the other. The old stove in the center of the room was a gathering spot for thousands of donated treasures, a year later the Morattico Waterfront Museum was born. watermen at the end of a long day. Upstairs, their lives unfold in a collection of tools of their trade, photographs and videos. Living histories of working watermen and their life stories are recorded in their own voices. Histories of village homes are preserved in the museum and led to Morattico’s listing in 2011 as an Historic District on the Virginia Landmarks Register. Among the Indian artifacts is an axe head found in the marsh that dates back 6,000 to 8,000 years ago. Upon learning of its age, the museum’s first president, the late Pat McGee, is reported to have said, “Oh, I guess we shouldn’t be using it to prop up the window then.” Capt. George Shelton recalled fond memories of his pre-waterman years. “I worked in this store when I was 16, 17 years old. I used to stock shelves…and sweep the floors. The Tangier watermen would come into the store and sit on the benches on one side of the store and the local watermen all sat on the other side. They talked across the aisle, telling their stories, but they never mixed together.” Recently, a museum pavilion was added for picnics, crab feasts, barbecues and oyster roasts. The annual meeting and Brunswick Stew lunch is in March and on July 4, the hometown parade salutes a proud heritage. Also, members like to ring in the New Year together. Take the museum’s golf cart tour, complete with map highlighting the history of sig- nificant stops. The museum is open from noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays and 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays, May through October. Visit online at morattico.org.

president of the Morattico Waterfront Museum. church or visiting friends across the creek. By the 1920s, Morattico had become a bustling stop on History the steamboat line to Baltimore. The village had the Morattico was shaped by people with a well- longest wharf on the Rappahannock River, reach- defined sense of both self-sufficiency and commu- ing well into its navigable depths. For a dime, young nity. boys would haul passengers’ baggage up and down Village resident Mary Byrd Martin moved from the wharf in small wagons. Arlington and soon became an expert on its illustri- “In addition to steamboat traffic, the community ous past. boasted a doctor’s office, stores, a small cafe, hotel, “What’s interesting to me as a come-here 15 seafood processing plant and bottling company,” years ago, is that the village has transformed itself said Mary. The Lord Mott tomato processing plant several times,” Mary said. “When you get back to was next to the wharf. Children attended Frog Pond the earliest, earliest history of English planters, School on Mulberry Creek Road. Morattico wasn’t a watermen’s village. Joseph Ball The area’s identity as a fishing village was a result was a planter. They used the water strictly for trans- of the Tangier Island migration to Morattico after portation.” the great storm of 1933 flooded the tiny island in The village name originates from its beginnings the middle of the Chesapeake Bay and forced some as Morraughtacund Indian grounds, she said. Capt. families to relocate to their favorite fishing spot. John Smith’s logs show he encountered the tribe on The storm also wiped out virtually all the steam- his exploration of the Rappahannock River in 1608. boat wharfs on the rivers. Coupled with a growing Some 500 acres became known as Morattico Plan- auto industry, the romantic steamboat era had come tation in 1698 under the ownership of Col. Joseph to an end. Matthaus Ball, the father of Mary Ball—the mother For the village, Tangier families like Parks, Wal- of President George Washington. ters, and Pruett added to the strength of a self- The agricultural property remained with Ball’s sustaining village that was now reliant on the rich descendants until 1889 when the Whealton broth- resources of the water. ers purchased much of it and developed a village, building houses and a steamboat landing. From Fishing Village Mary Byrd Martin lives across from the museum in a house built in 1892 to 1911, it was called Whealton’s Wharf. Perched on the north shore of the Rappahannock 1889. “Captain Herbert C. Glenn of Baltimore sailed into Mulberry Bay The turn of the century was a prosperous time River between Lancaster Creek and Mulberry Bay, and saw the house under construction,” said Mary. “He bought the when people and most goods were transported property, brought his wife and infant son, Dillard, back and they lived on by boat. Skiffs were a popular means of getting to 68 f his schooner in the bay behind the house until its completion.”

August 2016 Rivah • 67 f 67 Morattico is the perfect spot to find the tering on his 41-foot Chesapeake Bay Seafood was one of the largest crabmeat to the docks have been replaced with iconic blue crabs. The water’s low salinity deadrise. businesses on the East Coast. recreational boats. While healthy shell- also makes for a flavorful and meaty oyster. “I loved it. I was self-employed and free RCV was first an oyster-shucking facil- fish are returning to area waters, many “My father moved us up here in 1941 to do what I wanted to do,” he said of his ity and then a crab-picking plant owned residents prefer catching crabs and rais- from Windmill Point, when I was one year 52-year career. by the late Weston “Bitzie” Conley Jr. In ing oysters from their docks. old,” said retired waterman Capt. George Working on the water meant casting its heyday, pickers produced 600 to 800 But rather than abandon its culture, Shelton. “He was a pound netter. It was off before daybreak from the back yard pounds of fresh crabmeat a day, while Morattico’s newcomers embraced it. Vis- easier here than in the bay.” pier. The smell of exhaust and the steady machines picked 1,000 to 1,500 pounds itors will still find streets lined with old Pound nets are an ancient fishing rumble of motors filled the air as work- of claw meat. When the area’s oyster and Tidewater vernacular houses from the method set near the shore. An arrange- boats chugged off into the darkness. On a crab populations waned, the once thriv- Whealton era, scenic landscapes of salt ment of nets, supported with pine poles good day, a veteran waterman could tong ing seafood plant fell on hard times and marshes and tidal ponds, sweeping river pounded into the seabed, guide a variety of baskets of oysters or bring up bushels of soon closed. The plant was razed in 2002 views and acres of rich farm land. fish into a trap where they are scooped out blue crabs from traps. and condos were built in its place at The new settlers knew this was a spe- each morning by watermen. They were men who could build their Cobert’s Point on Mulberry Bay. cial place and joined with native fami- George worked his dad’s nets for seven own boats and knit fishing nets. About Disease and decades of overfish- lies to honor and preserve heritage by or eight years before he went out on his the only things they could count on were ing resulted in the slow decline of the establishing the Morattico Waterfront own and branched into crabbing and oys- callused hands, a bad back, unpredictable Chesapeake Bay’s lush seafood beds and Museum. weather, unreliable catches and uneven eventual closing of most processing facil- For all its flavor of the past, Morattico income. ities. With fewer crabs and oysters, the remains a crossroads to the present and “I would never let my son become a watermen began to fade away as well. a place a lucky few will spend the future. waterman,” George said of his waterman The 1970s became the eve of another This article with related photos and con- days. village transformation. Improved roads tact information first appeared in the June In the first half of the century, the and bridges now made for easy access for 2016 Cooperative Living magazine, pub- waters around the village were filled urban dwellers and retirees in search of lished by the Virginia, Maryland and Del- with several dozen working boats, and slower paced living in waterfront com- aware Association of Electric Cooperatives. processing shacks lined the shore. RCV munities. Most of the workboats moored

Museum president Deborah Edgar found Morattico on an afternoon drive. Most residents participate in the July 4th parade.

Patron Connie Conley and museum curator Jeannie Bedwell review Morattico Museum replicates the general store of a century ago. photographs at the museum.

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70 • Rivah August 2016 Lodging $$. Reedville 435-4995 Heathsville 580-7292 cheese each evening, full Fully furnished century home Two cedar cabins with view Ma’Margaret’s House breakfast. $$$. Skipjack Inn on seven acres. Sleeps six, 2 of Chesapeake Bay. Sleeps 249 Greenfield Rd. 347 Allen Point Ln. baths, full laundry, 30’ pool, up to 6. Kitchen, bath, Wi-Fi, Reedville 453-9110 General’s Ridge Vineyard Kinsale 472-2044 patio, grill and fire pit. Phone, satellite TV, access to fishing, A restored grandmother’s 1618 Weldons Dr. Four guest rooms, private Direct TV, dvd and vhs. Pet crabbing, canoe, kayak and home expanded to meet the Hague 223-2478 bath, individual tempera- friendly, smoke free. Daily, outboard boat rentals. Daily needs of the twenty-first cen- The Manor House, a three- ture controls. refrigerator. weekly and monthly rentals. or weekly rentals. tury. Built in 1914. All rooms bedroom home with full $$$-$$$$. $. have private baths, personal kitchen, dining and living Gables Bed and Breakfast thermostat, TV and Wi-Fi. spaces. Vineyard Views, a The Plaza B & B Bay Motel Inn two-bedroom home with full 21 Weems St. 18754 Northumberland Hwy. 859 Main St. Northumberland Motel kitchen, dining and living Colonial Beach 224-1101 Reedville 220-2027 Reedville 453-5209 436 Northumberland Hwy. spaces. Homes situated in Two guest cottages available, Bay Motel has undergone a Victorian Captain’s Mansion Callao 529-6370 the vineyard. Complimentary the Garden Cottage and Car- complete revitalization, in- c.1874 National Register with Newly renovated 11 rooms; bottle of wine. $$$-$$$$. riage House. Equipped with side and out, with all new 1800’s schooner mast built daily/weekly/monthly rentals. kitchen, central air, washer/ furniture, wall finishes, and into the home. One guest $. Guest Houses dryer, dishwasher, cable TV. flooring. Pavilion with picnic room with private bath in main at Stratford Hall River views. Linens provided. tables. Smoke free. WiFi, house. Coach house with four 483 Great House Rd. $$$$. MP3 dock stations. Central to guest rooms with private Richmond Montross 493-8038 16 charter boat operations. baths and water views. Water- Greenwood Bed and The Cheek and the Astor Wakefield Motel 10% discount to military fami- side cottage with two luxury Breakfast guest houses each have a 1513 Irving Ave. lies and veterans. $$. suites. Boat slips available. 99 Maple St. fully-equipped kitchen, living Colonial Beach 224-7311 Breakfast. $$$$. Warsaw 333-4353 room, central heating and air Twenty rooms, some with re- Cats Cove Cottage Two guest rooms with private conditioning and guest rooms frigerator, microwave. Some 2273 Mundy Point Rd. GrandView Bed and baths, cable TV; central dining with private baths. 21 guest with kitchenettes. One suite Callao 529-5056 Breakfast for guests. Country breakfast. rooms. Breakfast and tour in- available. Private pier. $-$$. A private waterfront cottage 114 Riverside Ln. $. cluded. $$. for two. Sailboat depth deep- Reedville 453-3851 Washington and Lee Motel water pier. Swimming pool, Waterfront bed and breakfast Quality Inn The Inn at Montross 17055 Kings Hwy. rowboat. Continental break- on the Chesapeake Bay, close 4522 Richmond Rd. 21 Polk St. Montross 493-8093 fast served weekends. Two to Smith Island and Tangier Warsaw 333-1700 Montross 493-8624 Twenty-eight rooms with mi- night minimum. $$. cruises. Private pier, break- 40 rooms, including suites, 18th century tavern bed & crowaves and refri g erators, fast, wheelchair accessible. satellite TV, air conditioning, breakfast. 5 guest rooms with free Wi-Fi. $. Cabins at Ingram Bay $$. swimming pool. Continental private baths, queen beds & To make updates to this directory, please 545 Harvey’s Neck Rd. breakfast. Pets accepted. Wi-Fi. Full breakfast. Winery email: [email protected] $-$$$. tours arranged. Can accom- modate meetings and special Westmoreland events, on site or catered. Bingo for Quilts $$$. Beachside Cottages at set for August 20 Coles Point Marina & Nightingale Motel Boatyard and Marina 307 Plantation Dr. 101 Monroe Bay Ave. NORTHUMBERLAND—The Coles Point 472-4011 Colonial Beach 224-7956 Tavern Quilt Guild of Rice’s Hotel/ Two two-bedroom cottages 35-slip marina with electric Hughlett’s Tavern, 73 Monument sleep 4-6; three three-bed- and water, motel with five Place, Heathsville, will hold its room cottages sleep 6-9. One guest rooms, restaurant next Bingo for Quilts event at 1:30 p.m. Built with Ultrex®wLiÀ}>ÃÃ] five-bedroom cottage sleeps door. $. August 20. ˜Ìi}ÀˆÌÞ܈˜`œÜÃ>˜` 10-12. The Rustic Cottage Players may buy packets of 20 `œœÀÃ>ÀiÌ i«iÀviVÌ and Camping Cottage are also Oyster Reef bingo sheets for $20 and enjoy the V œˆVivœÀ>˜ÞÀi“œ`iˆ˜} available. 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ll campgrounds provide ing cabin available. Restrooms, Afull water, electric and showers and laundry facilities. sewage hookups unless noted Pool, marina, restaurant, camp and all phone numbers are in store and beach within walking the (804) area code. Contact distance. the camp for more information and for rates. Harbor View Campground 15 Harbor View Circle Colonial Beach 224-8164 Gloucester Open Apr.–Nov. 140 campsites Yogi Bear’s Jellystone with full hookups. Family ori- Park™ Camp-Resort ented, outdoor pool, recreation 3149 Campground Rd. center, boat slips, fi shing, Hayes 642-4316 picnic area, horseshoes, play- On the Severn River with fi sh- ground and basketball. ing and crabbing piers and boat ramp. Over 200 sites for Leedstown Campground RV and tent camping, as well 2195 Leedstown Rd. as cottages. Yogi Bear’s Water Oak Grove 224-7445 Zone™, Jumping Pillow, recre- Open May 1–Nov. 1. 20 RV ation center, playground, kayak Campers at Belle Isle State Park in Lancaster County can hike, fish, kayak. sites. 10 tent sites. Waterfront and paddleboat rentals. Fam- camping, fi shing pier, boat ily fun with planned activities. launch, gas dock, camp store Party packages and day pass- and arcade. es available. 300 sites, boating facilities, sprayers. Recreational activi- Heritage Park pool, playgrounds, recreation ties, theme weekends, train 2570 Newland Rd. Monroe Bay Campground Thousand Trails – hall, planned entertainment. rides and live music. Hundreds Warsaw 333-4038 1412 Monroe Bay Circle Chesapeake Bay Preserve Sites on waterfront. of full hookup campsites and 78 sites plus log cabins, 243 Colonial Beach 224-7418 12014 Trails Ln. super sites. acres, boat ramp, hiking trails, 302 sites, including 134 full Gloucester 693-6924 Middlesex shaded picnic grounds. 2 BR hookup sites, 50 amp spots On Piankatank River. 400 sites, Bethpage Camp-Resort cabins available. available. Playground, game nationwide membership and 679 Browns Ln. Northumberland room, campground store, pro- public camping, pool, boating Urbanna 758-4349 Chesapeake Bay Camp- Naylors Beach Campground pane on site, beach area and facilities, camp store, enter- Water park, full hook up Resort 4011 Naylors Beach Rd. boat ramp. tainment, organized activities. campsites, modern cottages, 382 Campground Rd. Warsaw 333-3951 reception facility, pavilion, Reedville 453-3430 Sites for tents and trailers, Westmoreland State Park daily activities, theme week- On Little Wicomico River. Pool, camp store, playground, boat 1650 State Park Rd. Lancaster ends, live entertainment, play- children’s playground, mini ramp. Open May 1-Sept. 30. Montross 493-8821 Belle Isle State Park grounds, marina, boat ramp, golf, satellite TV, hot showers, Camping (133 sites), group 1632 Belle Isle Rd. storage, charter boat, pools, canoe rentals and boat ramp. camping (3 sites), and 26 Lancaster (800) 933-Park sandy beach, water trampo- 11 log cabins, 2 lodges, big Westmoreland cabins. Pool and boat launch Campsites (28), canoe/kayak line, Bethpage Miniature Golf & rig sites, tent and smaller RV Coles Point Campground at free for overnight guests. campsites (4), rental cabins, Ice Creamery and more! Pets sites available. Cabin rentals Coles Point Marina Camp store, laundry facili- mansion and guest house. welcome. sleep four. 307 Plantation Dr. ties and bathhouse. Free boat launch for overnight Coles Point 472-4011 Bush Park Camp Resort To make updates to this directory, please guests. Trails, fi shing pier, ca- Sites for tents and trailers. An- email: [email protected] noe and motor boat rentals, 724 Bushy Park Rd. Richmond nual and transient rates. Camp- camp store, education center, Wake 776-6750 laundry facilities, bath house 400 sites, year-round section, and restrooms. pool, recreation hall, laundry, scheduled activities, pier, boat ramp. Mathews Advertise in Gwynn’s Island RV Resort Cross Rip Ltd. 551 Buck Chase Rd. Cross Rip Rd. Gwynn 725-5700 Deltaville 776-9324 The Rivah 125 sites, beach, portable Beach, boat basin, water boat launching, boat ramp and electric. Reservations nearby, recreation hall, camp requested. Visitor’s Guide! store. Grey’s Point Camp New Point Comfort 3601 Greys Point Rd. RV Resort Topping 758-2485 846 Sand Bank Rd. Rappahannock River beach, Call 804-758-2328 or 804-435-1701 New Point 725-5120 splash pool and waterpark complex with water slides and

72 • Rivah August 2016 Discover Gr Lancaster he ea t Lancaster County T County o History f y r Indians occupied the Northern Neck for some 10,000 R 8 t years before Capt. John Smith sailed up the Rappahannock iv n ah Cou River in 1608. The Powhatan Confederate was represented here by the Moraughtacunds and the Cuttatawomen tribes. A short 43 years later, Lancaster County was established from neighboring Northumberland. Families of notable infl uence in the social, political and economic climate of the colonies built magnifi cent “em- pires” here, and family names like Carter and Ball still are prevalent today. Robert “King” Carter (1663–1732) of Corrotoman Plan- tation (in Weems) was the son of immigrant John Carter. He acquired over 300,000 acres with some 1,000 slaves working his various properties. Married twice, “King” Carter fathered 15 children. Among his descendants were eight governors of Virginia, three signers of the Declaration of Independence, two presidents, leader of the confederate armies Gen. Robert E. Lee, and a Supreme Court Justice. Carter is buried alongside his wives at the church he built near Irvington, Historic Christ Church. The Ball family, meanwhile, established themselves at Morattico, Millenbeck and Epping Forest. Mary Ball, the mother of George Washington, was born about 1708. The Mary Ball Washington Mu- seum is located in Lancaster Courthouse and offers an extensive genealogy library. A courthouse was established in 1698 at Queenstown on the Corrotoman River but in 1742 was relocated to a central area were the militia gathered, now known as historic Lancaster Courthouse. Today Lancaster County, with a population of some 11,400, has one of the largest communities of retirees in the state thanks to its picturesque shoreline and temperate climate. The world class Steamboat Era Museum on the Commons in Irvington and the Kilmarnock Museum on North Main Street in Kilmarnock offer visitors a nostalgic trip back in time. Historic Christ Church Government Lancaster County offi ces are headquartered at 8311 Mary Ball Road in Lancaster Courthouse. 462-5129. There are three incorporated towns in Lancaster County: Kilmarnock, White Stone and Irvington. The sheriff’s offi ce can be reached at 462-5111. Libraries Lancaster Community Library, Kilmarnock, 435-1729. For Visitors Information Center in the Lancaster by the Bay Chamber, 129 S. Main St. in Kilmarnock, 435-6092 (weekdays) or Kilmarnock Antique Mall at 144 School St. By the numbers Out & about Population (2015 estimates): Take a stroll down Main Street, Kilmarnock, and 10,965  experience quaint shops of antiques, furniture stores, Land area: 133 square miles specialty jewelers, boutiques and restaurants. Water area: 98 square miles †History lovers can visit Historic Christ Church & Museum, Kilmarnock Museum, Mary Ball Wash- Belle Isle Fishing Pier ington Museum & Library, Morattico Waterfront Did you know? Museum or The Steamboat Era Museum. • Lancaster County is the birthplace of George Washington’s mother, Mary ‡Pack a picnic lunch, grab a fishing pole, and be Ball Washington. She was born in ready to explore. Belle Isle State Park is the perfect 1708 at Epping Forest near Lively. place in Lancaster for all the outdoor lovers. The • Historic Christ Church & Museum park has a campground, three picnic shelters, hiking, in Irvington was the gift of Robert biking and bridle trails, and motor boat and car-top “King” Carter in the year 1735, the launches. It also offers overnight lodging at Bel Air wealthiest, most powerful planter of and the Bel Air Guest House. Explorers can rent early 18th-century Virginia, to replace bikes, canoes, kayaks, and motorboats to aid in their a wooden church his father, John adventure. There is a playground, boardwalk, fishing Carter, had constructed on the site in pier, and educational programming. The park is open 1670. from dawn until dusk at 1632 Belle Isle Road. • Lancaster has three incorporated towns: Kilmarnock, White Stone and ˆJuly 28 through August 3 visitors may enjoy Irvington. the 81st annual Kilmarnock Firemen’s Festival at the KVFD Carnival Grounds, 200 Waverly Avenue, Kilmarnock. There will be amusement rides, games Main Street, Kilmarnock of chance and carnival food. TAPPAHANNOCK by the RIVER

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History book is available at the county administra- Essex County’s history in written form dates tor’s office. from Captain John Smith’s visit during the Today Essex has a population of 9,989 winter of 1607-08, when he wrote of the and Tappahannock is one of the largest “excellent, pleasant, fertile, and navigable” commercial centers in the region. Rappahannock Valley. In 1645 Bartholomew Hoskins patented Government the Tappahannock site, which became The Essex County seat is at 205 Cross known at various times as Hobbs His Hole, St. in the Tappahannock Courthouse Hobb’s Hole, the short-lived New Plymouth, Square. 443-4331. Essex County has and the Indian name Tappahannock. The one town, Tappahannock. 443-3336. The port town was to become a center of com- sheriff’s office can be reached at 443- merce during the 17th and 18th centuries, 3346. establishing a crossroads. The county came into being in 1692 Libraries when Old Rappahannock County, which Essex Public Library, Tappahannock, once encompassed at least 50 modern 443-4945. counties in Virginia and West Virginia, was divided along the river with the north side For Visitors The “Story of Essex and the River” is currently on display at the Essex County Museum becoming Richmond County and the south The Tappahannock-Essex Chamber and includes memorabilia from the Steamboat Era and when oysters and seafood were becoming Essex. of Commerce is at 205 Cross Street, more dominant parts of the local economy. During Bacon’s Rebellion in 1676, armed Tappahannock. men gathered near Piscataway Creek and defeated Governor Berkeley’s cavalrymen. tations occurred. merchant Archibald McCall. These events Don’t Miss Later they prevailed in the Dragon Swamp, Leading merchant Archibald Ritchie, who occurred seven years before the Boston Tea Q July 29-Sept. 5: All-Media Art Show, but eventually English warships and troops supported the Stamp Act, was labeled as Party. Tappahannock Art Guild Gallery. suppressed the uprising. Frontier patrols, “the greatest enemy of his country.” On The Essex Courthouse contains the Q August 5: Wine On The Water, 5-8 however, were maintained against hostile February 27, 1766, gentlemen from nine oldest records in Virginia. James B. Slaugh- p.m., Garrett’s Marina. Wine tastings, northern Indians into the early 1700’s. counties gathered at Leedstown to draft ter’s history of the area, “Settlers, South- music by Andrew MaGruder & Friends. The British Stamp Act of 1765 led directly the “Resolutions” that led Virginians to erners, Americans: The History of Essex Proceeds support Ledwith-Lewis to the American Revolution, and it was in disobey Parliament. They also made plans County, Virginia 1608–1984,” recounts in Free Health Clinic in Tappahannock. Tappahannock that one of the first confron- to publicly humiliate Ritchie and the Scots detail the county’s 350-year-old story. The 443-9590.

Gloucester County

History residents. Exploration of what would become Gloucester County began soon after Government 1607 when Jamestown, the first per- Most Gloucester County offices are in manent English settlement in the New the courts and office building at 6467 World, was started 25 miles to its south. Main St. 693-4042. The sheriff’s office Gloucester County was formed in 1651 can be reached at 693-4042. from York County. It contained Kingston Parish, which became Mathews County Libraries in 1791. Gloucester Library, 6920 Main St. Gloucester was home to several well- 693-2998. Gloucester Pt. Branch Li- known persons including Pocahontas, brary, 2354 York River Crossing Drive, daughter of Indian Chief Powhatan. 642-9790. According to legend, she petitioned her father to spare the life of English explorer For Visitors Captain John Smith, who was one of the The Gloucester Visitor Center is in the first white men to see the area in the Roane Building at 6509 Main St. Open early 1600s. Mon.–Sat., 10 a.m.–4 p.m. and Sun., Another infamous resident was 1–4 p.m. 693-3215. Nathaniel Bacon who, in 1676, led a force of planters against the Indians. There will be two more summer Concerts on the Green on the lawn of Gloucester Don’t Miss Bacon’s Rebellion defeated the Indians Colonial Courthouse. Bring a blanket or chairs to this family-friendly event. Larry and Q August 6: Celebrate Summer 5K, 8-9 and then attempted to make the governor Toby will perform on Wednesday, August 24 at 6 p.m. Something Different will perform on a.m., Beaverdam Park, 8687 Roar- reform colonial policies. His army burned Wednesday, September, 14, at 6 p.m. ing Springs Road, Gloucester. For all Jamestown and he briefly controlled the ages. $5. 693-2355. colony before his death ended the revolt. Q August 20: Beaverdam Canoe Jam, Fortified during Bacon’s Rebellion, county seat until it was moved 13 miles liamsburg. 8 a.m.-11:45 p.m., Beaverdam Gloucester Point is just across the York north during the 1700s. In 1769, the new county seat, Bote- Park, 8687 Roaring Springs Road, River from Yorktown, site of the British When Jamestown was burned by tourt Towne (old town Gloucester), was Gloucester. 693-2355. surrender to end the American Revolu- Bacon in 1676, the Virginia Executive laid out. It was named for Baron de Bote- QAugust 24: Concerts On The Green tion. Council considered moving the state tourt, then governor of Virginia. featuring Larry & Toby, 6 p.m., Colo- Originally called Tyndall’s Point, named capital to Tyndall’s Point, but the motion Today, Gloucester is the largest of the nial Courthouse Lawn, Gloucester for an early mapmaker, it was renamed was rejected. Jamestown remained the eight counties that make up the Northern Court House. Free. 693-2355. Gloucester Towne and was once the state capital until it was shifted to Wil- Neck and Middle Peninsula with 34,500

August 2016 Rivah • 75 Mathews County

History the Old Bay Line dropped passenger service Mathews County was an established between Baltimore and Norfolk. The steam- shipbuilding center for the Chesapeake ers stopped for good in the spring of 1962. Bay when it broke away from Gloucester in Today Mathews has a population of 1791 to become a separate county. 9,200 people. While it is the smallest About that time, 12 sailing ships over county in the Northern Neck and Middle 20 tons each were built in a single year in Peninsula with only 87 square miles, it has Mathews, which the Chiskiake Indians had some 367 miles of shoreline and some of called Werowocomico. the area’s best public access. Between 1790 and 1820, approximately a third of the ships built in Virginia came Government from Mathews. The sharp, fast vessels, Most county government offices are popularly known as Baltimore Clippers, in Liberty Square at 10604 Buckley Hall were built throughout the Chesapeake Bay Rd, Mathews, 725-7172 or co.mathews. region. Before the War of 1812, these fast va.us. The sheriff’s office can be reached ships were simply known as “Virginia built.” at 725-7177. From 1802 to 1844, Mathews was an official port of entry for the registration Libraries and enrollment of ships. During this pe- Mathews Memorial Library, 251 Main riod, 10,000 vessels called at the “Port of St. 725-4123. East River.” The customs house stood at Williams Wharf (marker 13), which was a For Visitors center of maritime activity until the steam- The Mathews County Visitor and Infor- ers quit running in the 1940s. The Mathews Maritime Foundation and Museum exhibit “Remembering WWII” honors mation Center is in historic Sibley’s Gen- Cricket Hill, near Gwynn’s Island, was veterans and Merchant Marines of Mathews County and will be on display through eral Store at 239 Main St. 725-4229. the site of one of the last naval engage- November 30. The museum is at 482 Main Street in Mathews Court House and is open ments of the Revolutionary War. In June Fridays and Saturdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 1776, Continental forces bombarded the Don’t Miss British fleet and encampment on Gwynn’s Q August 12: Kids Art Show and Recep- tion, 3:30-6 p.m., The Bay School Island. Lord Dunmore, the last royal gov- steamships at Williams Wharf with cargo ment requisitioned most of the bay and ernor, was driven from the colony, ending Community Arts Center, 279 Main from Norfolk, Newport News or Baltimore coastal steamers for service in the war effort. Street, Mathews Court House. The British rule in Virginia. was a daily highlight. The last remaining steamboat line, the When water was the highway, boats were show continues through August 20. World War II put most of the steamboat Old Bay Line, stopped its York River to Bal- 725-1278. the standard means of travel. The arrival of lines out of business. In 1942 the govern- timore run in 1942. About 20 years later,

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LANCASTER—The on display from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. from 5 to 7 p.m. August 5 will held from 10 a.m. to noon, said sion in art and how form follows Rappahannock Art League (RAL) Tuesdays through Saturdays at the showcase the exhibit. The public Pulling. Youth will practice rep- function. They will learn to make recently announced its special Studio Gallery. is invited to drop by the gallery to resentative drawing skills using and use their own clay, put together events for August. The exhibit will feature works visit exhibiting artists and enjoy their own imagination and pencil a dimensional vehicle and paint it, The events will be held at the by RAL members including pot- light refreshments, said Pulling. power, using techniques (fore- use polymer and air dry clays. Par- Studio Gallery, 19 North Main tery by Ed Ramsey, oil painting Two Kids’ Summer Fun Work- shadowing, density, contour and ticipants are reminded to wear old Street, Kilmarnock, reported Bar- by David Zuck, acrylics by Johnny shops with instructor Marilyn overlapping) honed by Mark Kis- clothes or bring a cover up to class. bara Pulling of the communica- Hayes, sculpture by Ron Taylor, Sprouse will be offered August 1 tler, host of the TV series “Secret Upcoming adult workshops tions committee. photography by Hank Roden and through 5 at the Studio Gallery. City” and “Draw Squad.” will include Paint Like the Mas- A new exhibit, “Men at Work,” watercolors by Ralph Higgins, Both workshops are for ages 7 and Make, Build, Play will be held ter-Johnny! with Johnny Hayes, will open August 2 and continue said Pulling. older. from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., she said. a great painter and entertaining through August 27. Art will be A First Friday Art Reception Drawing Adventures will be Youth will explore using dimen- instructor, said Pulling. The work- shop will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. August 19. Snacks will be provided and patrons may bring their favorite beverage, she said. For workshop fees and registra- White Stone tion, visit the gallery, or call 436- 9309. Southern Gateway to The Northern Neck Cat Point Hair to Stay Multi Cultural Salon Creek Crawl and Boutique Hair Braiding is slated for & Weaving, Designer August 26 E]YdkLg?g?j]YlKYf\oa[`]k Handbags, L`mjeYfk<]daE]Ylk Fashion RICHMOND COUNTY—The Accessories 804-435-1695 >af]Oaf]k www.lamberthbldg.com Friends of the Rappahannock and E%KYl&)(Ye%0heKmf&)*%-he Open Tuesday - Saturday Menokin Foundation will host a jan]jeYjc]lnY&[ge,+-%)/*- Ř tour of the new Cat Point Creek 804.435.6176 Sunday & Monday by appointment Water Trail from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. )JYhhY`Yffg[c˜iÊ-iÀۈViÊUÊ-ÌiÀ˜Ê ÀˆÛià BANQUET, RECEPTION, 804-435-6100 DINNER PARTY FOR A SPECIAL OCCASION, Iris M. Treakle ˆiÃiÊUÊ>ÃÊ ˜}ˆ˜ià Send photos of COCKTAIL HOUR, FAMILY REUNION, 215 Chesapeake Drive 394 Chesapeake Dr. OR A PARTY FOR ANY OCCASION? Êi˜iÀ>̜Àà House White Stone, Virginia 22578 people having LET US HELP SUPPLY WHAT YOU MAY of NEED FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT! 2IÀFH  
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August 20 - Music Under the Stars. Featured Artist – The Voo-Doo Dolls (Rock and Blues) 7pm - 9pm 3rd Saturdays at Town Marina, bring your chair or blanket. Picnic and socialize to a variety of live music! Concerts are free and sponsored by the Urbanna Business Association. Donations are accepted. Middlesex County

History saw a flash of a cannon firing would scream Middlesex County was formed around “squat” and the townsfolk would squat to the 1669 from Lancaster County, making it ground. one of the oldest English settlements in the Today Middlesex County has a popula- United States. Many plantation homes still tion of 9,600 and is home to the popular stand from the Colonial era. Urbanna Oyster Festival, which draws thou- Bordered by the Rappahannock and sands for a weekend of music and mollusks Piankatank rivers and the Chesapeake every November. Bay, much of its history centers around the water. The town of Urbanna was formed in Government 1680 as a center for shipping tobacco from Middlesex County offices are in the surrounding plantations. Woodward Building at the Courthouse Com- Urbanna was the county seat until 1852 plex in Saluda. 758-4330. Middlesex has when it was moved to Saluda. Throughout one town, Urbanna: 758-2613. the county are homes built in the 1700s. Wartime stories abound dating back to the Libraries Revolutionary and Civil wars. During these Middlesex Public Library Urbanna Branch, wars, plantations such as Providence and 758-5717. Deltaville Branch, 776-7362. Rosegill were bombarded and looted. Stingray Point near Deltaville gained im- For Visitors mortal fame as the spot where Captain James Mills Scottish Facots Store, 45 John Smith was nearly killed by a stingray. Cross St. in Urbanna. Listed on the National Three centuries ago ships from London, An oyster exhibit is now on display in the Urbanna Museum and Visitors Center in the Register of Historic Places. Serves as a visi- Liverpool, Bristol and Glasgow were com- Scottish Factor Store on Virginia Street in Urbanna. The museum is open Thursday through tors center. 758-2613. mon sights on Urbanna Creek. Just across Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sunday, noon-3 p.m. the creek from Urbanna is Rosegill, one of Don’t Miss the oldest plantations in America. Home Q August 6: Crab Feast, 5-8 p.m., Lower to five generations of Wormeleys, it was Richmond starting from Urbanna. Named house, which today is the Middlesex Wom- Middlesex Volunteer Fire Department, for many years a center of influence in the the Urbanna Plan, it was never instituted. an’s Club building on Virginia Street. Deltaville Firehouse. Music by Honky- Colony and a power in the political and com- In 1862, several Yankee warships bom- During the bombardment, townsfolk con- Tonk Heroes. mercial life of this area. barded the town but legend has it that the gregated on the creek bank at the current Q August 20: Music Under The Stars During the Civil War, General George Mc- only thing the Yanks killed was an old hare. site of the Urbanna Bridge. Legend has it an featuring The Voo-Doo Dolls, 7-9 p.m., Clellan formulated a plan of attack to take One of the cannonballs did hit the old court- old man stood at the hilltop and whenever he Urbanna Town Marina. Free.

Northumberland County

History crop and currency. Later, most of its 580-5221. Northumberland County is called residents relied on the water for their the Mother County of the Northern livelihoods. Today, there are many Libraries Neck. charter boat captains. And cruises, Northumberland Public Library is Settled by the English in 1648, like those to Tangier and Smith Is- at 7204 Northumberland Highway in Northumberland was officially es- land, are major tourist attractions. Heathsville, 580-5051. High speed tablished by an act of the Burgess- The quaint fishing village of wireless internet access available. es in Jamestown in 1648. It was Reedville, with its “Millionaire’s Row” later divided into three additional of Victorian homes, remains a tribute For Visitors counties, Lancaster, Richmond and to the area’s heritage. The Reedville The Northumberland County Cham- Westmoreland Counties. Fisherman’s Museum provides a ber of Commerce Visitors Center,129 At its heart is Heathsville, the comprehensive overview of the vil- Northumberland Hwy. (Rt. 360) in county seat. Located between the lage’s fishing industry, both past and Callao is open Wed., Thurs. and Sat., headwaters of the Coan and the Great current. 9 a.m.–1 p.m. and Fri., 9 a.m. to 5 Wicomico rivers, in 1679 it was cho- Burgess is home to the Northern p.m. 529-5031. sen as the site of the county court- Neck Farm Museum, which features house. The building was completed the area’s agricultural history, from Don’t Miss and county justices were moved in the Indians who roamed the lands to Q August 20: Commemoration of 1681. the large commercial canneries that Robert Carter III’s Deed of Eman- In 1797, citizens established a once lined the shores. Visitors can cipation of Slaves, 11 a.m. First 20-acre town around the courthouse learn about agriculture, view the tools Baptist Church, 3585 Courthouse square naming it in honor of citizen that assisted the farmers and learn Rd, Heathsville. Sponsors: Mary leader John Heath who lived just down the impact of these industries on the Ball Washington Museum & Library, the road at Springfield, an historic Artisans demonstrate weaving at the people of this region. Heathsville Farmers Market. It’s held the Northern Neck of Virginia Historical plantation mansion still standing and With more than 556 miles of sce- Society, Historic Christ Church & occupied today. third Saturday of the month from 9 a.m. -1 nic shoreline, more than 12,300 call p.m. at Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern. Museum, First Baptist Church. His- In 1992, the National Regis- Northumberland County home. torical character conversations with ter of Historic Places designated Robert Carter III and black Baptist Heathsville an Historic District, along Government preacher Gowan Pamphlet; remarks with the original courthouse and tav- tation museum, old jail and carriage The Northumberland County seat by Thomas Duckenfield III, Esq., de- ern, now a restaurant, gift shop and house. is on Rt. 360 in Heathsville. 580- scendant of freed Carter slaves; museum. The courthouse square also Northumberland was once depen- 7666 or co.northumberland.va.us. and music by First Baptist Church includes a blacksmith shop, transpor- dent upon tobacco as its major cash The sheriff’s office can be reached at Choir. Donations suggested.

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History headquarters for many regional govern- Known as the Gateway to the Northern ment agencies as well as a community Neck, Richmond County was established in college, vocational center and regional jail. 1692 from the old Rappahannock County. Government Originally explored by Captain John The Richmond County seat is at 101 Smith in 1607–1608, the county Court Circle in Warsaw. 333-3415. Rich- was settled in 1640 when people mi- mond County has one incorporated grated up from settlements below the town, Warsaw. The sheriff’s office can be Rappahannock River. It was presumably reached at 333-3611. named after the First Duke of Richmond, cousin to both King William III and Queen Libraries Mary. One of the early settlers was Colo- The Richmond County Public Library is nel Moore Fauntleroy, who patented land at 52 Campus Dr. in Warsaw. 333-3025. in the county in 1650. The first county seat was thought to be For Visitors at the mouth of Little Carter’s Creek, then The Richmond County Museum and moved to Naylors, an early river settle- Visitors Center is open Wed. - Sun. and ment. The seat moved inland in 1730 is at 5874 Richmond Rd. in Warsaw. and renamed the Richmond County Court- 333-3607. house. In 1831, the name was changed to Warsaw in sympathy with the Polish struggle for independence. Warsaw was Music, food, games and a midway full of rides for young and old will draw thousands to Don’t Miss incorporated as the county’s only town in Warsaw in August for the annual Richmond County Fair. Q August 26: Cat Point Creek Water 1947. Trail Tour, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Departing The Downing Bridge was built across of Confederation. In 1788, Judge Cyrus authorized a bill that guaranteed indepen- from Menokin, 4037 Menokin Road, the Rappahannock River in 1927, con- Griffin was elected president of the U.S. dence for the Philippines. In 1926, the Warsaw. Sponsors: Friends of the necting Richmond County to Essex and Congress Assembly and held that position people of the Philippines erected a memo- Rappahannock and Menokin Founda- opening up travel to and from the North- until the U.S. Constitution was adopted rial at Jones’ gravesite in the St. John’s tion. $40 per individual/$120 per fam- ern Neck. The bridge replaced 200 years and his successor, George Washington, Episcopal Churchyard in Warsaw. ily, or $32/$96 for members. Ticket of ferry service and was dedicated by Sen. was elected as the first U.S. President. Today Richmond County has a popula- includes kayak, personal flotation de- Thomas Downing of the Northern Neck. William A. Jones gained recognition for tion of 9,300. Serving as the crossroads vice, paddle. Bring lunch, snack, water Richmond County was home of the Richmond County in 1916 when, in sup- of U.S. Route 360 and State Route 3, the and sunscreen. Ages 12 and older. last president elected under the Articles porting self-government for all people, he county seat of Warsaw is currently the Register at riverfriends.org/events, or call 540-373-3448, ext 117. Westmoreland County

History Libraries Established in 1653 by the co- Abraham and William I. Cooper Me- lonial government in Jamestown, morial Branch is at 18 Washington Westmoreland County was named Ave. in Colonial Beach. 224-0921. for a British shire. The county’s most Montross Branch is at 56 Polk St. in significant contributions to history in- Montross. 493-8194. Blake T. New- clude its fostering of more statesmen ton Memorial Branch is at 22 Coles than any other county in the country, Point Road in Hague. 472-3820. and for the Leedstown Resolutions. Considered the forerunner of the For Visitors Declaration of Independence, the The Westmoreland County Visitors Leedstown Resolutions were signed Center is in the county museum and in February, 1766. Prepared by Rich- library at 43 Court Square, Montross. ard Henry Lee, the document was 493-8440. signed by 115 patriots who bound themselves together “To Prevent The Execution of The Stamp Act.” Stratford Hall was the boyhood Visitors fish on the pier in Colonial Beach. home of Richard Henry Lee and Fran- Don’t Miss cis Lightfoot Lee, signers of the Dec- Q August 5: First Friday Event, 5-9 p.m. laration of Independence. Montross. Self-guided tour through General Henry “Light-Horse Harry” Most notable among the statesmen among some of the most prominent village. Art galleries, shops, dining, Lee was a Revolutionary War hero of Westmoreland, George Washington businesses in the county. music, farmers market. and served as one of General George was born at Popes Creek in 1732. Q August 27: National Park Service Washington’s most trusted officers. James Monroe, the nation’s fifth Government Centennial Founders Day, George He is the father of Robert E. Lee. president, was born in 1758 on a The Westmoreland County offices Washington Birthplace National General Robert E. Lee was born farm near Monroe Bay. are at 111 Polk St. in Montross. Monument, 1732 Popes Creek in 1807 at Stratford Hall. Lee was a Today, Westmoreland has a popu- 493-0130. westmoreland-county.org. Road, Colonial Beach. Celebrate the colonel in the U. S. Army when the lation of 16,700 and is home to the Westmoreland has two towns, Colo- 100th anniversary of the National Civil War broke out. Offered the com- only off-track betting casino in the nial Beach and Montross. The sher- Park Service with music and games mand of the Union Army, Lee declined area. Fishing and agriculture are still iff’s office can be reached 493-8066. from the 1930s. 224-1732, ext. because he “could take no part in an the area’s mainstays, with wineries, 225. invasion” of his homeland. produce farms and seafood packers

80 • Rivah August 2016 Maryland ★ Potomac Gateway Visitor Center 301 Rivah Country James Monroe Birthplace ★ Colonial Beach Sites of Interest in the Northern Neck Colonial Beach Visitor’s Center★ ★ Colonial Beach Museum and Middle Peninsula 3 ★George Washington Birthplace ★Westmoreland State Park

★Stratford Hall WESTMORELAND Coles Point COUNTY ★ Montross Westmoreland County Museum and Visitor’s Center Hague P otom Rap. Riv. 202 ac 3 ★ Kinsale Museum R 17 Wild★ Refuge iv ESSEX er ★ Smith Island COUNTY Naylors Beach Callao Warsaw 36 0 ★ NORTHUMBERLAND 36 0 Tappahannock Richmond County Museum COUNTY ★ ★ Virmar Public Beach Essex County Museum 36 0 Cruise to Smith Island 644 Smith Point Light 3 Rice’s Hotel★Heathsville Hughletts Tavern Burgess Sunnybank Ferry RICHMOND ★Northern Neck R Farm Museum 652 Bushmill Stream a COUNTY Tangier Island 36 0 p Morattico ★Natural Area Reedville p ★Waterfront Preserve ★ a Museum Reedville Fisherman’s h Museum a 354 LANCASTER nn Belle Isle 200 o State Park Lively COUNTY c ★ 605 Cruise to Tangier Island k 683 Lancaster ★Dameron March Mattaponi River Canoe House★ R 201 ★Mary Ball KING & QUEEN Public Beach i Washington Museum ve ★ COUNTY r Merry Point Free Ferry ★Hughlett Point King William 17 607 Natural Area Preserve Courthouse Steamboat Era Kilmarnock Museum ★Lancaster Visitor’s Center Dragon Run★ MIDDLESEX ★ 354 3 KING WILLIAM 30 COUNTY 200★ Irvington Historic Christ Church COUNTY Urbanna★ ★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 Chesapeake 64 17 GLOUCESTER Gwynn’s Island COUNTY 3 14 MATHEWS Bay Y Historic Gloucester COUNTY Courthouse Square & ★Tompkins Cottage o Beaverdam Park r ★ Wolf Trap Lighthouse k Visitor’s Center ★Williams Wharf Rowing Center 64 R iv 14 ★Bethel Beach Natural Area Preserve er 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 Yorktown ★ Victory Center Yorktown ★Yorktown Beach

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