August 2016 Rivah Visitor's Guide
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August 2016 • FREE Places to go and things to do in the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula Inside: • On Call with Smith Point Sea Rescue • On the job with working waterwomen • Discover Lancaster County • Dining at The Riverboat /523%26)#%3%4353!0!24s7!4%2&2/.4)3/5230%#)!,49 Covering Lancaster, Middlesex, Northumberland, Mathews, Essex, Westmoreland, Gloucester Charming cottage on Stingray Point. 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Rivah FREE May 2016 • Fall/Holiday 2015 • FREE Places to go and things to do in the Northern Neck Places to go and things September 2015 • FREE and Middle Peninsula to do in the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula Places to go and things to do in the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula P$6 per issue PAll 6 issues $36 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 We’d love to hear from you. 50 Write us at [email protected]. Volunteers on call . FREE August 2016 • Places to go and things to do in the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula On the Cover Morattico A water woman’s 66 view of a sunrise. History of a fishing village . 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 August JuneMay 2016 Rivah • 1 Christian Science Society 10DLQ6W.LOPDUQRFN {Corner of Town Centre Dr.} Come check out our delightful shopping experience where you'll find unique lines of clothing and accessories, river-inspired home and garden products and an adorable baby section. And, we'll send you home with everything beautifully wrapped! Bring this ad and a friend in before 8/31 and Sunday Services, Sunday School 10:30 AM you'll both get 20% off any single item. st rd Testimony Meetings 1 and 3 Wednesdays 7:30 PM Mon. – Fri. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. & Sat. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. For more information call 804.THE.DOCK Reading Room: Check us out on Open Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday 11 AM - 2 PM Visit us soon! Conveniently located in the heart of the neighborhood at All are welcome to our services and to the Reading Room 417 6th Street in beautiful downtown West Point SHOP THIS? OR THIS! Stand out in style! Find your Rivah attire! YORKTOWN MARKET DAYS Weekly through October 29 Saturdays, 9 am to 1 pm Cathy’s (excluding October 1) U n suit MILITARY BAND CONCERT SERIES ique Pur s Tuesdays, August 2, 9, 16 & 23 6:30 pm to 8 pm, FREE Stylish Fashions & Accessories 44 Irvington Rd. Kilmarnock Va. 22482 VIRGINIA SYMPHONY CONCERT for Men sold here! Saturday, September 3 *Gift Certificates Available* 7:30 pm, FREE One-of-a-kind Exclusive Handmade Bags & Purses Locally Developed Fabric 804-435-1388 Mon. - Fri. - 10 to 6 Sat. - 10 to 5 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.