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2 ß2IVAHßß3EPTEMBERß e Rivah (‘riv-â), n. [der. river]: 1. the lands and waters of the Northern Neck Ebb&Flow and Middle Peninsula of Virginia, USA, particularly abor Day weekend marks the traditional end of summer, favored by urban dwellers but that doesn’t mean fun at the Rivah has to stop. for spring, summer and fall LThe river and creek waters are still warm enough for swimming escapes. 2. a region in these peninsulas bound by the and boating and the fi sh are still biting. Chesapeake Bay and the There’s still time to enjoy a weekend day trip to Gloucester Rappahannock, Potomac Point, where reporter Tom Chillemi found lots of things to do. and York rivers, inclusive. There’s a fi shing pier, public beach, marine science museum adj.– rivah: refl ecting an and fresh local seafood off ered at several restaurants. attitude indicative of the Although the workshops are over, visitors can stop by the abundantly pleasant lifestyle in this area. Deltaville Maritime Museum or the Reedville Fishermen’s Museum to learn about family boatbuilding and register for next year’s classes. Reporter Shannon Rice captured all the fun involved in building a family skiff and taking it from kit to water. Once a boatbuilder, always a boatbuilder, according to reporter Larry Chowning. He interviewed several former boat- )NSIDEßTHE 3EPTEMBERß ISSUE builders who now spend their free time making models. As always, we encourage you to use our extensive calendar of events to fi nd live music venues, festivals, craft fairs and farm- Bonding & Boatbuilding ers’ markets across the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula. And remember to continue to support the advertisers that help Making memories that float ...... 16 make this publication possible.
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6B55 CT_cT\QTa" !! On the Cover Building boats large and small ...... 42 A beach on Urbanna Creek. photo by Tom Chillemi Main Street: Gloucester Point Exploring an historic gateway ...... 55
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News Tom Hardin and Robert D. Mason Jr., editors; Larry e Events ...... 5 e Parks & Recreation ...... 40 S. Chowning, Tom Chillemi, Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi, Audrey Thomasson and Shannon Rice e Fishing ...... 19, 25 e Reader Recipes ...... 30 Advertising Deborah Haynes and Sara Amiss, managers; e Golf ...... 39 e Rivah Fare ...... 26 K.C. Troise, Marilyn Bryant, Joanna Marchetti, Maeghaen Goss and Wendy Payne e It Happened Here ...... 12 e Rivah Life Photos ...... 15 Production Julie H. Burwood, art director; Wayne Smith, manager; Joseph Gaskins, Susan Simmons, K.C. Troise and June" ! 6B55 Sarah Bowis May" ! 6B55 Did you know? Publications Coordinator Susan Simmons The Rivah Visitor’s Guide is also online and Editorial Consultant Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi free. Find interactive directories with live links Account Managers Geanie Longest and Lindsay Bishoff to lodging, marinas, restaurants and more at General Managers Fred and Bettie Lee Gaskins www.SSentinel.com and www.RRecord.com e 3EPTEMBERßßß2IVAHßß3 Waterfront is Our Specialty – 2 Locations – Serving the Northern Neck & Middle Peninsula
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Rappahannock Westmin- ommended, 462-5030. ster-Canterbury, 132 Lancaster s Triple Treat, 7-9 p.m. Belle September 9-10 Drive, off Old Salem Road near Isle State Park. Paddle to Brew- s Mathews Market Days, his- Irvington. Sponsored by the er’s Point, take a hayride to the toric downtown Mathews, 10 Rappahannock Art League. the campfire and enjoy s’mores. a.m.–5 p.m. on Friday and 9 $10. Equipment and instruction a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday. Street Friday, Sept. 2 included. Reservations recom- dance, 8-11 p.m. on Saturday. s Bingo, 7 p.m., firehouse, mended, 462-5030. More than 90 booths showcas- Lively. s Fossils & Eagles Kayak Trip, ing arts and crafts, food treats s Pirates & Patriots Kayak Trip, 9-11 a.m. Westmoreland State and locally-made products. Vari- 6:30-8:30 p.m. Westmoreland Park. $25 tandem, $19 solo, $10 ety of musical entertainment. State Park. $25 tandem, $19 tagalong. Register at 800-933- Free. 725-4026. solo, $10 tagalong. Register at 7373 at least one business day in 800-933-7373 at least one busi- advance. Walk-ins accepted on Friday, Sept. 9 ness day in advance. Walk-ins same day only, call 493-8821. s Party On The Wharf, 5 accepted on same day only, call s Labor Day Breakfast, 8 a.m.- p.m., Williams Wharf Landing, 493-8821. 11 a.m. Colonial Beach Volun- Mathews. Music and dancing teer Rescue Squad Auxiliary. by Groove Tide, cash bar, $10. September 2-4 224-7550. The American Shakespeare Center Touring Company will 725-9685. s The Stingray Point Regatta, s Ride for the Red Poker Run, present “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at 7 p.m. September s Moonlight Fishing, 6 p.m.- Fishing Bay Yacht Club, Deltaville. 9 a.m. registration, 11 a.m. on 21 at the Lancaster Middle School Theater in Kilmarnock. midnight, Beaverdam Park, Open to the public. Sailing the road. Departing Town of Tickets are $25, or $40 for seating on stage. The comedy is Gloucester, $5-$15. 693-2355. classes include PHRF Spinnaker, Kilmarnock tract, North Main presented by the Foundation for Historic Christ Church. For s Bingo, 7 p.m., firehouse, PHRF Non Spinnaker, J105 and Street and Town Centre Drive. tickets call 438-6855. Lively. Cruising. The regatta will be 75 miles through Lancaster, s Bay Seafood Festival, sold sailed over three days and there Richmond and Northumberland out. will be daily awards Friday, Sat- counties. To benefit River Coun- s Lancaster Union Lodge #88 urday and Sunday. There will be ties Chapter/American Red 757-327-0050. s Shake And Make Ice Cream, A.F. & A.M. Annual Golf Tour- class awards and the Brent Halsey Cross. Pre-registration $15 per 2-4 p.m., Belle Isle State Park. $2. nament, King Carter Golf Club, Jr. Memorial Trophy and the Potts driver, $10 per rider. Day of reg- Sunday, Sept. 4 462-5030. 11 a.m. check-in and hot dog Southern Bay Challenge Cup also istration $20 per drive, $10 per s Amazing Race GPS Program, s Bingo, 7 p.m., every Monday, lunch, noon shotgun start. $65 will be awarded. Sailing on Friday rider. Pre-register lancasterva. 9-11 a.m. GPS units available for Middlesex County Volunteer per golfer. To register, call 435- is not mandatory. Saturday night com, or 436-5524. rent, or bring your own. Belle Isle Rescue Squad, Deltaville. 3055, or 435-2998. cocktail party and band. stingray- s Indoor Yard Sale, 8 a.m. Cal- State Park. 462-5030. s Second Friday Art Walk, pointregatta.com or 387-4673. vary Baptist Church, Kilmarnock. s Wild About Wetlands Canoe Tuesday, Sept. 6 Colonial Beach, 6-9 p.m., Judy s Harvest Festival, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Trip, 1-3 p.m. Belle Isle State s Labor Day Show Win- McIrvin. 410-2025. Saturday, Sept. 3 St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park. $5. Equipment and instruc- ners Exhibit opens in the Jane s Stock Car Racing at Bill Heathsville. Fresh produce, bake tion included. Reservations rec- Stouffer Williams Exhibit Room September 9-11 Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speed- sale, children’s activities, demon- ommended, 462-5030. at the Rappahannock Art League s Antique & Classic Boat Gath- way on Route 17 at Jamaica in strations, crafts, plant sale. s Fossils & Eagles Kayak Trip, Studio Gallery in Kilmarnock. The ering, Cockrell’s Creek, Reed- Middlesex County. Late models, s Upper Lancaster Volunteer 9-11 a.m. Westmoreland State show will continue through Octo- vile. $5 pier pass covers all show sportsman, modified and limited Firemen’s Festival, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Park. $25 tandem, $19 solo, $10 ber 1. features, Reedville Fishermen’s stock cars. Gates open at 4 p.m. Lively firehouse and pavilion. Bake tagalong. Register at 800-933- Museum admission. Nautical flea On-track activities begin at 6:30 sale, baby contest, golf cart raffle, 7373 at least one business day in Wednesday, Sept. 7 market. 3 p.m. Sept. 10 annual p.m. 758-1867. cornhole toss, art, crafts, displays, advance. Walk-ins accepted on s Special Operations Warrior classic boat parade. To register a s Mathews Farmers’ Market, rides, games, mechanical bull, same day only, call 493-8821. Foundation Chesapeake Bay boat, call 453-6529. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at historic court lawnmower pull, queens, k-9 s World Famous Breakfast, Charity Golf Tournament, 8:30 square in Mathews Court House. show, parade (1 p.m.), Life EVAC American Legion Post 83, Route a.m. registration, 10 a.m. meet Saturday, Sept. 10 A variety of vendors, workshops landing, horse shoes, fire depart- 198, Hudgins, 8-11 a.m., $7. and greet (public invited), 11 s Oyster Roast at Deltaville exhibits, music. 725-7755. ment versus sheriff’s department 725-9133. a.m. lunch for golfers, noon shot- Maritime Museum, 287 Jackson s Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m.-1 tug-a-war (10:30 a.m.). Dance (8 gun start, 5:30 p.m. awards and Creek Road, Deltaville. All-you- p.m., Irvington Commons. Crafts, p.m.-midnight). Monday, Sept. 5 reception. Golden Eagle Golf can-eat oysters, barbecue, clam foods, vendors. s Gloucester Farmers’ Market, s Make A Hiking Stick, 9-10 Course, Irvington. For brochures, chowder, sides, drinks adult s Skipjack Cruise, 10:30 a.m., 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 3900 George a.m., Belle Isle State Park. Sticks or to register, specialops.org, beverages. Entertainment by Claud W. Somers departs from the Washington Memorial Hwy. at and decorating materials sup- 761-1427, or 703-402-6121. “Charles Arthur and the Bellevue Reedville Fishermen’s Museum Ordinary. Held every Saturday. plied, $2. 462-5030. s Bingo, 6:45 p.m., every Rhythm Aires.” Tick- 6 t e 3EPTEMBERßßß2IVAHßß5 Events t 5 ets $35 in advance free. Gardeners. 580-5694. s Stock Car Racing at Bill (776-7200) or $40 at gate. s Boating Safely Course, 8 s King Of The Beach Races, Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speed- s Street Dance, 8-11 p.m., a.m.-5 p.m. Lancaster Commu- Colonial Beach Dragway, way on Route 17 at Jamaica in Mathews Court House. Free. nity Library, Kilmarnock. $25. To 224-7455. Middlesex County. Late models, 725-7941. register, call U.S. Coast Guard s Edwardsville Day, 10 a.m. to sportsman, modified and limited s Urbanna Farmers’ Market, Auxiliary Flotilla 33, 453-5808. 3 p.m. Galilee United Method- stock cars. Gates open at 4 p.m. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Taber Park in s Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m.-1 ist Church, Edwardsville. Parade, On-track activities begin at 6:30 Urbanna. Over 40 vendors. A p.m. Main Street and Richmond vendors, gospel singing, praise p.m. 758-1867. variety of fresh produce, home- Road, Warsaw. dancing, vendors, children’s activ- s Grace Lowery Memorial Golf made food, and arts and crafts s Full Moon Canoe Trip, 7-9 ities. 724-3240. Tournament, 8 a.m. registration, are featured. The market is held p.m. Belle Isle State Park. $6. s Gloucester Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. shotgun start. Quinton the second Saturday of each Equipment and instruction 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 3900 George Oaks Golf Course, Callao. Regis- month through Sept.. 761-4840. included. Reservations required, Washington Memorial Hwy. at ter at 580-8032. s NasCrab Races at Mathews 462-5030. Ordinary. Held every Saturday. s Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m.-1 Market Days, Mathews Family s Fossils & Eagles Kayak Trip, 757-327-0050. p.m. Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s YMCA. 725-1488. 9-11 a.m. Westmoreland State s The Mathews Market Days Tavern, Heathsville. s Classic Cruisers Car Show, Park. $25 tandem, $19 solo, $10 Pet Parade, 10 a.m., Mathews s Native Knowledge Canoe Thomas Hunter Middle School, tagalong. Register at 800-933- Court House. All pets must be Trip, 9-11 a.m. Belle Isle State during Mathews Market Days. 7373 at least one business day in on a leash or in cages. Water Park. $5. Equipment and instruc- 725-4026. advance. Walk-ins accepted on will be provided. There will be tion included. Reservations rec- s Big Breakfast, 8-10 a.m., same day only, call 493-8821. certificates, ribbons and prizes ommended, 462-5030. Masonic Lodge, 48 North Main s Rain Barrel Workshop, 10 awarded. 725-2838. Josh Walker (above) and s Campfire Cooking, 5-6 p.m. Street, Kilmarnock. Pancakes, a.m.-noon Stratford Hall, 438 his trio of jazz musicians Belle Isle State Park. $2. eggs, sausage, coffee, orange Great House Road, Stratford. $50 September 10-11 will perform from 6-8 p.m. s Fossils & Eagles Kayak Trip, juice. $5. Ages 5 and younger per barrel. Northern Neck Master s 45th Annual Arts And Crafts Saturday, September 3, on 9-11 a.m. Westmoreland State Show on the Board Walk, Colo- the Waterfront Stage at the Park. $25 tandem, $19 solo, $10 nial Beach. 224-8145. Sponsored Deltaville Maritime Museum tagalong. Register at 800-933- by Colonial Beach Chamber of at 287 Jackson Creek Road in 7373 at least one business day in Commerce. Deltaville. Admission is $10, advance. Walk-ins accepted on The event is cooler friendly. same day only, call 493-8821. Sunday, Sept. 11 Bring lawn chairs. Call 776- s Kinsale Day, beginning at 10 s Cruise-in, 4-6 p.m., Boys & Girls 7200 for more information. a.m. On the Green in Kinsale. Club of the Northern Neck, 517 11 a.m. The Kinsale Foundation North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Inc. annual meeting. Arts, crafts, Hosted by Memory Lane Car s Owl Prowl, 7-8:30 p.m. Belle lunch, Rubber Duckie Derby. Club. Open to all antique, clas- Isle State Park. $3 per person/$8 s Constitution Commemora- sic and exotic cars. Spectators per family. tion, 2 p.m., George Washington welcome. Birthplace National Monument. Saturday, Sept. 17 Lecture. Monday, Sept. 12 s Crab Feast, Urbanna Fire- s Skipjack Cruise, 10:30 a.m., s Full Moon Kayak Trip, 7-9 house, all-you-can-eat steamed Claud W. Somers departs from p.m. Belle Isle State Park. $8 crabs, hamburgers, hot dogs, the Reedville Fishrmen’s Museum single/$12 tandem. Equipment fries and drinks from 5-7 p.m. dock on Cockrell’s Creek, 504 and instruction included. Reser- Music by “Phun Doctors” from Main Street, Reedville. $25 per vations required, 462-5030. 7-11 p.m. Golden beverages person, Reservations required, s Bingo, 7 p.m., every Monday, ($3). Tickets available at Har- 453-6529, email office@rfmu- THE DIFFERENCE Middlesex County Volunteer row’s Home Center at Cooks seum.org, or visit rfmuseum.org. Rescue Squad, Deltaville. Corner, Bethpage Camp-Resort s Ninth Annual Historical Soci- and Urbanna Auto & Marine ety Golf Tournament, Cameron IS IN THE DETAILS Tuesday, Sept. 13 in Urbanna, Sports Centre in Hills Golf Links. Art Buswell. s Painting With Johnny Kilmarnock or by calling 815- 224-3379 Johnson, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 5713. $25 in advance; $30 at s Hake Fish Breakfast, 8-11 Rappahannock Art League gate; children age 6 and under a.m. Calvary Baptist Church in fall workshop, Studio Gallery, free. This event was originally Kilmarnock. $15. 462-7220. Kilmarnock. Workshop continues scheduled for August 27 but can- s Fellowship Cruise, 10 a.m.-4 Sept. 14 through 16. For fees and celled due to Hurricane Irene. p.m. Rappahannock River cruise registration, 435-9309. s Quilts of River Country Show, aboard the Capt. Thomas, noon-4 p.m. Quilts, quilted departing from its Tappahannock Wednesday, Sept. 14 apparel and accessories exhib- dock. Sponsored by Good #USTOM (OMES s 2ESTORATION s 2ENOVATION s Bingo, 6:45 p.m., every ited in the Historic Court Circle, Shepherd Lutheran Church of Wednesday, Rappahannock Gloucester Court House. Quilt Callao.$34.50 adults/$19.40 chil- Joseph P. Oliva Civic Club (Boosters Club), 8215 appraisals available. 693-2355. dren. 769-4546. Gen. Puller Memorial Highway, s Tappahannock Farmers’ s Talent/Dance Extravaganza, /FlCE s #ELL Hartfield. Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., in the Lancaster Middle School Theater, P.O. Box 208, Irvington, VA 22480 historic area of town on the third Kilmarnock. Friday, Sept. 16 Saturday of each month through s Gloucester Farmers’ Market, JPOLIVA GMAILCOM s Bingo, 7 p.m., firehouse, October. Produce, plants, sea- 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 3900 George Lively. food, crafts, art, food, music. Washington Memorial Hwy. at 6 ß2IVAHßß3EPTEMBERß e Events 16th Annual Fairfields Fall Festival Burgess, VA Saturday, October 8, 2011 9 am to 3 pm Something for everybody! 7BSJFUZPGBSUTBOEDSBĜTr'SFFCMPPEQSFTTVSFTDSFFOJOH CZ3FTDVF4RVBEr-PUTPGěFFLJETTUVĎ 'BDFQBJOUJOH ėOHFSQSJOUJOHCZ4UBUF1PMJDF ėTIJOHXFMM CFBOCBHUPTT DMPXOT IBZSJEFT North Carolina Style Pork BBQ sandwich or platter with coleslaw and baked beans. Eat in or take out, call 804-453-2631. Hot dogs and beverages available. Homemade soups by the bowl or quart. Bake Sale- pies, cakes, cookies and breads. White elephant table- could be a hidden treasure! Folks enjoy shopping the many craft booths at the annual St. Stephen’s Harvest Festival. The Silent auction- quality items! Final bid 2 pm. festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. September 3 at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church at Live music all day by Cindy Washburn’s 6807 Northumberland Highway in Heathsville. The event offers fresh produce, a bake sale, i.VTJDBM.JOJTUSZ#BOEu children’s activities, demonstrations, crafts, a plant sale and a gospel concert featuring the Honeywind Bluegrass Boys. Interested vendors contact Jim at 804-580-4455 or go to www.fairfields-umc.com and click on Fall Festival
Ordinary. Held every Saturday. s Change Is In The Air, 9-11 Kilmarnock. For schedules, fees 757-327-0050. a.m. Belle Isle State Park. and registration, go to kekoka- s Mathews Farmers’ Market, musicfestival.org, or riverride.org; 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at historic court Monday, Sept. 19 email info@kekokamusicfestival. square in Mathews Court House. s Bingo, 7 p.m., every Monday, org,or [email protected]; “After we bought the new home, even Sandy Pait will present a shiitake Middlesex County Volunteer or call 435-3616 or 435-6092. after we unpacked all the boxes . . . we mushroom log demonstration. Rescue Squad, Deltaville. 725-7755. Friday, Sept. 23 weren’t home until we found our new s Big Bash Open Bass Fishing Wednesday, Sept. 21 s Bingo, 7 p.m., firehouse, Church . . .” Tournament, Beaverdam Park, s A Midsummer Night’s Lively. Gloucester. 693-2355. Dream, 7 p.m. Lancaster Middle We invite you to join us! s Oyster Float Building Work- School Theater, 191 School September 23-24 shop, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Aquacul- Street, Kilmarnock. Performance s Steamboatin’, Steamboat Era Irvington Baptist Church ture Center, VIMS, Gloucester by American Shakespeare Center. Museum, 156 King Carter Drive, “The Sunday Place for Everyday Christians” Point. Sponsored by the Tidewa- Sponsored by The Foundation Irvington. Songs, skits. Reserva- ter Oyster Growing Association for Historic Christ Church. $25. tions, 438-6888. (TOGA).462-3131. Reserve seats at 438-6855, or s Market Day. Town Hill, [email protected]. Colonial Beach. Jackie Guyer. Sunday, Sept. 18 s Painting For Beginners With 223-0021. s Memories Program featuring Mary Jo Beswick, 10 a.m.-3 Sergeant Major Lonnie Martin, p.m., Rappahannock Art League Saturday, Sept. 24 who “looked after” the late Vir- fall workshop, Studio Gallery, s Civil War Program titled ginia Puller of Saluda, the wife of Kilmarnock. Workshop continues African-Americans Fight for Their Lt. Gen. Chesty Puller, 2 p.m. in Sept. 22. For fees and registra- Own Freedom, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., the Historic Court House, Saluda. tion, 435-9309. Gloucester Courthouse Circle. Sponsored by Middlesex County s Bingo, 6:45 p.m., every Reenactors will portray Thomas Museum. Free. Wednesday, Rappahannock Morris Chester, the only black Handicapped access to every level available by ramps and elevator s Book Review, 2-4 p.m., “Set- Civic Club (Boosters Club), 8215 news correspondent; The Robert Over forty young persons in our Youth Group tlers, Southerners, Americans” Gen. Puller Memorial Highway, Smalls Squadron; Lincoln’s Eman- Sunday School Assembly-9:45 a.m. • Bible Classes-10:00 a.m. by Jimmy Slaughter, at Essex Hartfield. cipation Proclamation as read by Worship Service-11:00 a.m. • Nursery Provided County Museum, 218 Water Frederick Douglass; and more. Wednesday Prayer Service-7:00 p.m. Lane, Tappahannock. September 22-25 Black Union troop reenactors will Wednesday night Bible study for Preteens and Teens s Wharf To Wharf Swim, Wil- s River, Rhythm & Ride, com- demonstrate drills, drum lines and liams Wharf, East River, Mathews. bining the Kekoka Music Festival musket firings. Free. 693-2355. Pastor: John Howard Farmer 438-6787 Swim 1,400 meters to Hicks and the Northern Neck RiverRide, s Women’s Only Firearms [email protected] -- www.rrecord.com/irvchurch.htm Wharf and back to Williams at YMCA Camp Kekoka on Indian Class, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Middlesex 53 King Carter Drive (at Route 200) Wharf. Food. 725-9685. Creek and Boys Camp Road near Sportsmen’s Hunt 6 t e 3EPTEMBERßßß2IVAHßß7 Events t 7 Club, Hartfield. 776- George Washington Memorial 9861. Hwy. at Ordinary. Held every s Deltaville Farmers’ Market, Saturday. 757-327-0050. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Deltaville Maritime s Mathews Farmers’ Market, Museum, 287 Jackson Creek 9 a.m.-1 p.m., historic court Rd, Deltaville. Over 50 vendors square in Mathews Court with local produce and crafts, House. Creation Group of the nautical flea market, hay rides, United Methodist Church will music, food, pony rides. Music by host the community tent. 725- “Steamboat Road.” 776-7200. 7755. s Aylett Country Day School s Self-Guided Walking Tour Faire, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. of Mathews, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. s Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m.-1 725-1488. p.m. Kilmarnock Towne Center field on North Main Street. September 24-25 s Market Days, Colonial Beach s Stratford Hall Chesapeake Town Hill, Colonial Beach Volun- Bay Wine & Harvest Festival, teer Fire Department Ladies Aux- 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 11 iliary. 222-0021. a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday. Stratford s Cruise-in, 4-6 p.m. Hall, 483 Great House Road, Rappahannock and Chesapeake Stratford. Wine tasting, spe- Drives, White Stone. Spon- cialty foods, petting zoo, arts, sored by the White Stone Busi- crafts, music. Tickets $20 adult ness Association. Featuring the ($25 at gate); $10 designated Memory Lane Car Club. driver (non-drinking) or under s Fossils & Eagles Kayak Trip, 21; $5 children 6-11; free for 9-11 a.m. Westmoreland State children under 6. Advance Park. $25 tandem, $19 solo, tickets can be purchased at $10 tagalong. Register at 800- Stratford Hall, 493-8038. A community parade with fire trucks, beauty queens, commercial entries, youth groups, horses 933-7373 at least one busi- and marching units will be among a variety of activities Saturday, September 3, as Lively ness day in advance. Walk-ins Sunday, Sept. 25 celebrates the 33rd Upper Lancaster Volunteer Fire Department’s Firemen’s Festival. The accepted on same day only, s Cruise-in, 4-6 p.m. Roma’s parade will begin at 1 p.m. Festival activities are slated from 9 a.m. to midnight. call 493-8821. Ristorante Italiano, 1250 s Jumbo Gumbo Party, 5-8 Tappahannock Boulevard, p.m. Old Farm Truck Market, Tappahannock. Northern Neck Lively. Poster exhibit. Jazz Region of the Antique Auto- Church in Mathews. Free. and registration, 435-9309. Bay School Community Arts music. Gumbo. Celebrating mobile Club of America. Center at “Toddsbury” on the Northern Neck Food Bank Tuesday, Sept. 27 Wednesday, Sept. 28 the North River in Gloucester. first year anniversary. Monday, Sept. 26 s Dabs, Dots, And Lines s Bingo, 6:45 p.m., every Abundant menu and fully s Public Lands Day, 9 a.m.- s Bingo, 7 p.m., every Monday, with Kathleen Noffsinger, 10 Wednesday, Rappahannock stocked bar. Variety of art to be noon. Belle Isle State Park. Vol- Middlesex County Volunteer a.m.-3 p.m., Rappahannock Art Civic Club (Boosters Club), sold and exhibited. $65. 725- unteer activities. Rescue Squad, Deltaville. League fall workshop, Studio 8215 Gen. Puller Memorial 1278. s Gloucester Farmers’ s Stone Soup Supper, 4-8 Gallery, Kilmarnock. Workshop Highway, Hartfield. s Run A Muck Mud Bog Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 3900 p.m., Westville Christian continues Sept. 28. For fees and Mud Sling at Bill Saw- Friday, Sept. 30 yer’s Virginia Motor Speedway s Bingo, 7 p.m., firehouse, on Route 17 at Jamaica in Lively. Middlesex County, eight miles north of Saluda. Call 758-1867 Saturday, October 1 for starting time and ticket s Art Auction supporting the information.
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LANCASTER—William traveling theater troupe around and revel in the play’s ‘serious Shakespeare wrote 38 plays, Virginia, explained public- mischief,’” said Hedges. comedies, tragedies, and histo- ity chairman Marilyn Hedges. A troupe of 11 perform- ries. His plays are performed Within a few years they were ers will play all the characters worldwide more than those of performing in Delaware, Penn- in the play that Shakespeare any other playwright. Yet none sylvania, Vermont, New York, wrote in 1595. The American have been performed profes- and South Carolina. They have Shakespeare Center says that sionally in Lancaster County performed at the Folger Shake- “Shakespeare’s mischievous for years, if ever. speare Library in Washington, comedy of lovers, heroes, fair- On September 21 the Foun- DC, and in London, Edinburgh, ies, and rude mechanicals is his dation for Historic Christ France and Germany. tribute to humankind’s power Church will bring the Ameri- Cohen and Warren received of imagination.” can Shakespeare Center’s Tour- the Governor’s Award for the Tickets are $25. A limited ing Company to the Lancaster Arts in 2008 in recognition of number of seats on stage with Middle School Theater to pres- their contribution to the arts in the performers are available ent “A Midsummer Night’s Virginia, said Hedges. for $40 and offer the opportu- Dream.” The comedy will “The Foundation for Historic nity to be a part of the perfor- begin at 7 p.m. Christ Church is honored to mance. In 1988, Dr. Ralph Alan bring Shakespeare to Lancaster Contact Christ Church at Cohen and Jim Warren created County so residents, students, 438-6855, email tgeeson@ the Shenandoah Shakespeare teachers and visitors can enjoy christchurch1735.org, or visit Express (SSE) to take their the acclaimed theater group christchurch1735.org. Stingray Point Regatta set
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DELTAVILLE—The Sting- Memorial Trophy and the Potts served table side under a large ray Point Regatta will be held Southern Bay Challenge Cup event tent in the club’s front Fabulous Fall on Labor Day weekend, Sep- also will be awarded. yard before daily awards are tember 2-4, at Fishing Bay Sailing on Friday is not man- given. A band will perform and Yacht Club in Deltaville. Par- datory. dancing will commence. For you and your home. ticipation is open to the public. See details and register at On Sunday, the club’s pool Sailing classes include www.stingraypointregatta.com. will be open, and an old-fash- Bags, Scarves & Jewelry PHRF Spinnaker, PHRF Non There will be a poolside ion Labor Day cookout after- Spinnaker, J105 and Cruising. cocktail party Friday night, fol- noon will be held coupled with The Regatta will be sailed over lowed by a buffet dinner and the final awards ceremony. three days and there will be live entertainment overlooking Event chair Mike Karn can daily awards Friday, Saturday Fishing Bay. be contacted at Mike.Karn@ and Sunday. There will be class On Saturday after the cock- tmsmillwork.com or 804-387- awards and the Brent Halsey Jr. tail party, participants will be 4673. Oyster float building workshop due Sept. 17
GLOUCESTER—On Sat- get started raising their own and locations. Jewelry & Accessories Home & Garden Accents urday, September 17, from oysters, this will be the best For those already raising 10 a.m.-1 p.m., the Tidewater opportunity this year to get the their own oysters, this is a great Casual & Resort Wear Books & Oyster Growing Association information, materials, sup- opportunity to get more oyster Gift Cards Baby Gifts (TOGA) will be holding its plies and baby oysters to start seed or materials, and to learn annual Oyster Float Building oyster gardening. No expe- about the latest ideas in raising Visit our new website! www.Latitudesva.com Workshop at the Aquaculture rience is necessary. Master oysters to clean the Bay and for /PEN !LL 9EAR -ONDAYn3ATURDAY n s 3UNDAY .OONn Center, VIMS, Gloucester Oyster Gardeners (MOGs) will scrumptious eating. 2T 2T s $ELTAVILLE 6A s Point. be on-hand to educate and give Call 462-3131 for more For those who wish to advice on techniques, materials information. e 3EPTEMBERßßß2IVAHßß9 Rivah Concerts
o avoid disappointment, call 8 p.m., Donk’s Theater, Hudgins. Tthe numbers indicated to $12 adults/$5 kids. 725-7760. verify dates and times of events. s Mercy Creek, 8 p.m. Southwind Pizza, 44 Church Street, Mathews. Friday, Sept. 2 725-27666. s Ron Moody And The Cen- s The Phun Doctors, 7-11 taurs, 6:30-10:30 p.m., Savannah p.m., Middlesex Volunteer Fire Joe’s, Kilmarnock. $5. 435-6000. Department Crab Feast, Urbanna s MT and D’s, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Firehouse. $25 ticket includes all- Sunset Grill, 16197 General you-can-eat feast from 5-7 p.m. Puller Highway, Deltaville. Sunday, Sept. 18 Saturday, Sept. 3 s Honeywind Bluegrass Boys, s Josh Walker Trio, Deltaville 6 p.m. Reedville Fishermen’s Maritime Museum, Waterfront Museum Summer Concert Series. Stage, 6-8 p.m., $10, cooler Museum pavilion. $5. friendly. 776-7200. The Honeywind Bluegrass Boys will be featured at several events and venues at the Rivah in s Praise in the Park, Dream- s The Drifters, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., September. fields, Kilmarnock. Sunset Grill, 16197 General Puller Highway, Deltaville. $20 Saturday, Sept. 24 cover charge. Pictures with Drift- tival Gospel Concert, St. Ste- Point Tavern. 850 Salisbury Park Friday, Sept. 9 s Kekoka Music Festival, ers from 6-8 p.m. No reserved phen’s Anglican Church, 6807 Road, Coles Point, 472-3856. s Bay Seafood Festival, 4:30 11 a.m.-10 p.m. YMCA Camp seating. Northumberland Highway, p.m., Belle Isle State Park, Somers. Kekoka, Boys Camp Road, s Anthony Lee Wood, 8 p.m., Heathsville. Honeywind Blue- Monday, Sept. 5 James Justin & Company, Casper. Kilmarnock. Bess Rogers, The Donk’s Theater, Hudgins. $12 grass Boys and The 11:21 Club. s Ricky Bray, The Singer for $55. Sold out. Spring Standards, Caravan of adults/$5 kids. 725-7760. s Itchy Dog, 5-8 p.m. Savannah Christ, 1 p.m., Gloucester Point s Groove Tide, 5 p.m., Williams Thieves, MSG The Acoustic Blues s The Big Lonesome, 9 p.m., Joe’s, Kilmarnock. 435-6000. Beach. Free. 693-2355. Wharf Landing, Mathews, $10. Trio, Bill Gurley, Mama’s Black Coles Point Tavern. 850 Salisbury s Joey & The Jammers, 725-9685. Sheep and Mary and the Janes. Park Road, Coles Point, 472- 8-midnight, 34th annual Upper Wednesday, Sept. 7 $35. 435-3616, or 435-6092. 3856. Lancaster Volunteer Firemen’s s The Holmes Brothers, 7:30 Saturday, Sept. 10 s Bluegrass Jam, 7-10 p.m., s Music On The Green, 9 festival, Lively firehouse. p.m. St. Clare Walker Middle s Charles Arthur and the Bel- Freeshade Community Center, a.m.-1 p.m. Court Green Farm- s Robert Keyes, 6 p.m., School, Locust Hill, Middlesex levue Rhythm Aires, 5-6 p.m., Regent Road, Syringa, Hosted by ers’ market. Mathews. 725-7755. Lancaster Tavern, Lancaster 462- County. $10. To benefit Zoar 7:30-9 p.m., Deltaville Maritime Honeywind Bluegrass Boys. s Blue Line Highway, 8 p.m. 0080. Baptist Church and Deltaville Museum Oyster Roast. Tickets Southwind Pizza, 44 Church Community Association Rebuild- $35 in advance (776-7200) or $40 Sunday, Sept. 25 Street, Mathews. 725-27666. Sunday, Sept. 4 ing Funds. at gate. Museum is at 287 Jack- s Rhythm by the River featuring s St. Stephen’s Harvest Fes- s Faron Hamblin, 2 p.m., Coles son Creek Road, Deltaville. Trio Elegance (violin, cello, piano), s Celtastrophe, 6 p.m., concert 4 p.m., Bethany United Method- on green at Colonial Court Circle, ist Church, 1860 Hayes Road, Gloucester Court House. Free. Gloucester Point. Free. Open to 693-2355. public. s Diesel, 9 p.m., Coles Point Tavern. 850 Salisbury Park Road, Coles Point, 472-3856. s William Earl & Friends, Sand- piper Reef Restaurant, 342 Misti Cove Road, Hallieford. 725-3331. Sunday, Sept. 11 s Northern Neck Big Band/ Patriotic Concert, 5-7 p.m. Belle Isle State Park. $3 parking fee. Friday, Sept. 16 s Fine Swiss Cheese, 9 p.m., Coles Point Tavern. 850 Salisbury Park Road, Coles Point, 472- Brooklyn-based singer/ 3856. songwriter Bess Rogers will headline the Kekoka Saturday, Sept. 17 Music Festival September s Liquid Therapy, 9 p.m., Coles 24 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m, Point Tavern. 850 Salisbury Park on the waterfront stage at The Holmes Brothers will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 7, at St. Clare Road, Coles Point, 472-3856. YMCA Camp Kekoka near Walker Middle School at Locust Hill. Admission is $10 at the door. Proceeds will benefit the s Third Talent Search/Cast Trib- Kilmarnock. Tickets are $35. Zoar Baptist Church and Deltaville Community Association rebuilding funds. ute to Fast Cars and Freedom, 435-3616 10 ß2IVAHßß3EPTEMBERß e Concerts &UN &ASHIONS s (OSTESS 'IFTS s #ASWELL--ASSEY s #ARDS s ,AMPS
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for an exciting night of music!” Christchurch. Brothers Sher- At St. Clare said an event spokesperson. man and Wendell Holmes According to their website, joined forces with another Walker Middle “The band easily blends Sat- Virginian, Popsy Dixon, to urday night’s roadhouse rock “officially” form their band in School Sept. 7 with the gospel fervor and har- 1979. They soon signed with monies of Sunday morning’s Rounder Records and released ! #OASTAL #HRISTMAS MIDDLESEX—”The church service.” their first album in 1990. Since Holmes Brothers” will provide The concert featuring the then they have toured all over 3EASON STARTS ,ABOR $AY WEEKEND an evening of blues, gospel, three-part harmony singing is the world, won many awards soul, R&B, rock ‘n’ roll and a benefit concert for the Zoar and appeared on late night tele- country music on Wednesday, Baptist Church and Deltaville vision shows. Their most recent September 7, at St. Clare Walker Community Association (DCA) album release was in 2010 with Middle School on Route 33 at rebuilding funds. Alligator Records and is titled Locust Hill. The performance The Holmes Brothers band “Feed My Soul.” begins at 7:30 p.m. and admis- is comprised of two men To learn more about the sion is $10 at the door. who grew up right here in the band, visit www.theholmes- “Bring out the whole family heart of Middlesex County in brothers.com. 'EN 0ULLER (WY s (ARTlELD 6A 5NIQUE 4ABLE 3ETTINGS s .APKINS s #OASTERS (804) 776-7766 ,IFE IS TOO SHORT NOT TO BROWSE /PEN $AYS *EWELRY *EWELRY *EWELRY s .AUTICAL 'IFTS s (OME $ECOR s (ATS
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here were two attempts to establish Jewish colonies in the Water View area of Middlesex County, and bothT times they failed. As early as 1876, Joseph Friedenwald and David Weisenfeld, two Jews from Baltimore purchased farm- land at Water View. They fi rst purchased “Buckingham,” the site of the colonial home of the legendary Corbin family. Other than the Wormeleys of Rosegill, histori- cally the Corbins were as noted as any family in colonial Middlesex. In August of 1882, Friedenwald purchased “Inglewood” at Water View, and between 1882 and 1889 he settled a number of Russian and Polish Jewish immigrant families on the land. They arrived by steamboat from Baltimore to the Water View Steamboat Wharf with high hopes of establishing a colony. Inglewood consisted of 485 acres of timber and grazing land. The farm had two dwellings, a workshop and a mill house. Up to 15 families settled on the farm and lived in one-room or two-room shanties built in a row. Each family owned a horse and a cow given to them by Friedenwald. After four or fi ve years, some of the settlers became ill and died. Others left by steamer and went back to Balti- more. In December of 1937, one of the coldest winters on record, 15 Jewish families moved to Weeks Farm near Water View from Saginaw County, Michigan, in what was to be a last-ditch effort to create a Jewish “promised land” in Middlesex County. The families were members of the Sunrise Cooperative Farm Community, which was an organization formed in the early 1930s in Detroit that was designed to create a new social order for Jews. Their vision was to establish a community that was completely self-suffi cient and completely independent of the outside world. It would produce its own food, educate its own children, and provide its own cultural develop- ment. It was to be a Jewish Utopia that would provide all man- kind with a living example of the ideal of a better human- ity. When they arrived at the 642-acre Weeks Farm, they moved into three dormitory-style buildings that had no electricity or plumbing. The roads in Middlesex were either made of dirt or oyster shell. By 1937, the steamboat had stopped frequenting Water View Wharf. The winter of 1937 was one of the worst on record and the colonists’ plan to build a Utopia was thwarted. The entire area was covered with ice and snow for months. The families stayed at Weeks Farm for a little over a year before leaving for other areas. In April of 1940, the land was sold and just eight years later, a new Jewish nation was started across the ocean. It was named Israel. It happened right here in Rivah country!
12 ß2IVAHßß3EPTEMBERß e Let’s Get To The Point! Mathews Market Days Better Built Better Value Custom or Modular set for September 9-10 MATHEWS—The 37th health tips, and much Built Homes annual Mathews Market more. Days festival will take The Youth Corner will Wicomico Church, Va. place in historic downtown include pony rides, air-filled TheHomeCraftersVa.com Mathews Court House on activities, a pet parade, But- September 9-10. The fes- tons the Clown, ice cream [email protected] tival is a family-oriented and other fun and games. festival with no alcohol On Friday, karaoke will be Ron Herring: 804-761-7047 served. featured on the main stage Greg Herring: 804-580-0948 Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. from 3-5 p.m. Office/Fax: 804-580-4046 on Friday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Musical entertainment on Saturday; and 8-11 p.m. will begin on Friday, and for Saturday night’s street youth rides will be offered dance. all evening. The festival will showcase Musical entertainment over 90 booths of local arts on Saturday begins at 11 and crafts, tempting food a.m. and continues with the IsaBell K. Horsley Real Estate, Ltd. items, and many locally- street dance, which ends at www.HorsleyRealEstate.com made products. Craft fair 11 p.m. winner entries will be On Saturday from 2-4 located in the information p.m., spelling bees will take 5RBANNA s 7HITE 3TONE s $ELTAVILLE s -ATHEWS booth on Friday and Satur- place in the Historic Court- day. house. Sturgeon Hideaway ~ Middlesex Clark Point Lots ~ White Stone Highlighting the local On Saturday, inside enter- County talent will be over 30 art- tainment will be at Westville ists from the Mathews Art Church from 11 a.m.-2:45 Group. Visit its website for p.m. with six different JUST LISTED more information at www. groups performing. mathewsartgallery.org. Also Also on Saturday, the on sale will be 2011 Market Classic Cruisers Car Show Days posters. will be held at Thomas Several organizations Hunter Middle School. will have exhibits that For more information, offer financial planning, visit www.co.mathews. environmental awareness va.us or call Art Dubey at Private Boat Ramp New Dock Fantastic Views of Little Bay out information, security and 725-7941. Completely Remodeled, Inside & Out! to the Chesapeake Bay Open Fl. Plan Sunroom, Living/Dining Rm Community Dock Pond Frontage Pet parade planned at Hardwood Fls. Great Creek Views! 2 Acres Level Building Site $120,000 Brick FP. Bedroom & Bath $349,000 {Adjoining 1.5 Acres site w/drainfield Mathews Market Days Deane Hundley 804.480.0088 Installed & 50’ Set back. $115,000} MATHEWS—The Mathews Hunter Sledd 804.370.0500 Market Days Pet Parade will be held at 10 a.m. on Satur- Villa Ridge Condo ~ Middlesex County Rio Vista ~ Weems Condo day, September 10, in front of the main stage. Participants can regis- ter their pets at the Animal Material Girl Care Society (across from Quilt Shop the library) on Thursday and Friday, September 8-9, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Late regis- Supplies for Quilting tration will be on Saturday, Punch Needle & September 10, until 9:30 Rug Hooking Classes a.m. Exceptional Views on Wilton Creek Awesome Views on Corrotoman River Owners have a choice on whether to dress up their Deeded 6’ MLW Boat Slip Boat Ramp 10’ MLW @ Pier Pool Karen Dost Great Room w/FP 2 Bedrms, 2 Bths pets. All pets must be on 17’ Sunroom, 22’ Kitchen 2 Bdrms, 2 Bths (804) 453-6003 a leash or in cages. Water Hardwood Fls. Spacious/Open Kitchen Open Fl Plan w/ Hardwoods $295,000 Amenities: Pool, Tennis Courts, Clubhouse & More! $249,500 will be provided. There will David Dew 804.436.3106 be certificates, ribbons and Neena Rodgers 804.436.2326 16658 Northumberland Hwy Deane Hundley 804.480.0088 Stan Whitehead 804.370.1411 prizes awarded. Owners are Reedville, VA 22539 asked to take their pets home Tues. - Sat. 10-5 after the pet parade. For fur- www.HorsleyRealEstate.com www.materialgirlnn.com ther information, contact Cindy Ford at 725-2838. e 3EPTEMBERßßß2IVAHßß13 Edwardsville Day set for September 10 EDWARDSVILLE—On ball championship team will Saturday, September 10, serve as the grand marshal. Edwardsville Day will be Martha Hicks will serve as observed from 10 a.m. to 3 queen of the festivities and p.m. at Galilee United Meth- Long will serve as king. odist Church. The Northumberland High The theme will be “Giving School Marching Band, Back to Children in the cheerleaders, motorcycles, Kingdom.” The event will trucks, bicycles, floats, cars, include gospel singing, praise Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, dancing, voter registration, a Girl Scouts, fire trucks, and parade, food and vendors, as rescue squads are expected well as youth and children’s for the parade, said Long. activities. Food and beverages will The parade will line up at be available for purchase. 12:15 p.m. to begin at 1 p.m. Fees are $5 per vendor and extend along Route space, $6 for adult parade 640. The Northumberland entries and $3 for children High School regional soft- parade entries. Call 580-7306.
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1. Maddie Shelby plays guitar on the dock 4. Erica Kusterer recently gave her sister an as the sun goes down after a fun day of old claw-foot tub for her 50th birthday. fishing & swimming on the Piankatank Her sister decided to put it on her pier River at Horse Point. in Deltaville. Erica was the first to try it out. The tub is a nice place to enjoy the 2. Floyd, a 2 year old Lab, enjoys playing river when the nettles are in. with crabs. 5. A boy and his dog enjoy the last minutes 3. Evie and Jayme Perks enjoy floating on of daylight on the Rivah. the Western Branch of the Corrotoman River while visiting their grandmother, 6. Aaron O’Neal and George Sibold jump Robin Perks. into the Piankatank River to cool off.
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Skipper Steve Smith, better known as Kaptain Krunch, guided the boatbuilders’ This team employed all members to ensure that every nook and cranny of its efforts throughout the week. Here he shows participants how to properly seal skiff was sealed. their skiffs.
Boatbuilding teams were fortunate to work under the museum pavilion during A total of seven groups worked together at the Deltaville Maritime Museum the hot week in July. during Family Boatbuilding Week from July 10–15 to complete 14-foot versions of the Wright Skiff. 16 ß2IVAHßß3EPTEMBERß e Bonding families by building boats
by Shannon Rice the week and also painted names on the amily Boatbuilding was developed boats when they were completed. Fas a way to bring families and Although a lot of hard labor and sweat groups together into a fun, achievement- went into the construction of the skiffs, oriented project in many waterfront most workshop attendees said it was the communities on the East Coast. experience that made the week special; Two Rivah country localities, not the boats themselves. Deltaville and Reedville, host a Family “These aren’t boats,” said Kates. Boatbuilding Week each summer that “They’re memories.” have become so popular the available The family of Mary and Tom Evans spots are filled quickly. made memories that will carry on over At the Reedville Fishermen’s Museum (RFM), family teams worked together Family Boatbuilding Week provides the years as they had three generations of to construct the “Mabel Skiff” designed specifically by the late Jay Rohmann, an inexpensive introduction to boating, family members working on their boat. founder of the RFM Boat Shop and named after his granddaughter. beginning with the basic construction “It’s great that we can all do some- of a dinghy or skiff, and ending with a thing together,” said Mary Evans. family’s first adventure on the water in A rowing race, named “The Great Skiff its very own boat. Race,” featured the completed skiffs in Family Boatbuilding Week attracts competition at the museum waterfront school groups, community organiza- on Mill Creek, and capped off the week’s tions, and families that sometimes activities. A prize was awarded to all partic- include three generations—grandpar- ipants, and a celebratory fish fry followed. ents, parents and children. Reedville Deltaville The Reedville Fishermen’s Museum The Deltaville Maritime Museum was offers their own annual Family Boat- buzzing with the sound of saws and the building Week, which includes a three chatter of families during its 9th annual -day boatbuilding workshop as well as Family Boatbuilding Week in July. a children’s model building workshop. Although other localities offer similar This year’s Family Boatbuilding workshops, this year the museum stood Week was held July 24–26 with a total alone as the last remaining organization of 10 families participating. in the U.S. offering a week-long semi- Dick Doyle and Pete Kauneckas, nar for building a watercraft from actual co-chairs of the museum’s boat shop, pieces of wood. The only others remain- taught families many of the skills boat ing are either using plywood or plastics builders use in classic wooden boat In addition to the the skills boatbuilders use in classic wooden boat and non-traditional techniques. said construction, such as woodworking construction, participants were taught how to use wood-working tools and museum events director Bill Powell. tools and techniques. techniques. “Our area should be proud that we, On the final day, groups left with and we alone, are still preserving a his- their own “Mabel Skiff.” tory and methodology that has been part “Jay Rohman, who passed away last of what has made us great,” said Powell. year, designed the rowboat and named This is only appropriate because it after one of his granddaughters,” said Deltaville was known as the Boatbuild- Katrina Lawrimore, museum director. ing Capital of the Chesapeake Bay in the An event just for the kids, the chil- heyday of wooden boats decades ago. dren’s model building workshop was Although some modern tools and held August 1–5. sealants are used during the basic con- This year, a group of six kids ages struction, methods used in Deltaville are 11 to 16 worked together to create a the same as have been used by bay boat diorama of a coal mine complete with a builders for centuries, said museum window to view the inside of the mine. president Bob Kates. Most of the group was comprised of A total of seven groups worked together kids who have participated in the work- from July 10–15 to complete 14-foot ver- shop for up to five years. sions of the Wright Skiff. This was the “They used to give them an hour for first year that all the boats were done in the lunch, but now the kids are so into their 14-foot version, said Powell. In years past, work they hardly take 15 minutes,” said the 12-foot skiff has predominated. model building chairman Bob Dillon. Each boat was given a hand-lettered Dillon said the returning participants Each family had a museum boat shop member assigned who worked with original name and blessed by Skipper Steve have progressed so much over the years them throughout the week to ensure they were progressing correctly. The Smith, better known as Kaptain Krunch. He that they are “practically professional coach also ensured that all members of the family, from the youngest child to guided the boatbuilders’ efforts throughout model builders.” the grandparents, were actively involved in the creation of the skiff. e 3EPTEMBERßßß2IVAHßß17 If you have a Rivah House, Northern Neck Interior Design Full Service you need a Interior Design Rivah Dentist! Services Offered Residential & Commercial
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18 ß2IVAHßß3EPTEMBERß e 2011 Sizes and Limits Recreational Fishing Regulations in Virginia’s Marine Waters
e Black Drum Minimum Size Limit: 16" Total Length e Spadefish Limit: 1 Black Drum per person per day Minimum Size Limit: None Limit: 4 Spadefish per person per day
e Blue Catfish e Spanish Mackerel Minimum Size Limit: None Minimum Size Limit: 14" Total Length Limit: Only one over 32" Limit: 15 Spanish Mackerel per person per day
e Bluefish Minimum Size Limit: None e Speckled Trout (Spotted Sea Trout) Limit: 10 Bluefish per person per day Minimum Size Limit: 14" Total Length Limit: 10 Speckled Trout per person per day
e Cobia (Bonita) Minimum Size Limit: 37" Total Length Limit: 1 Cobia per person per day
e Striped Bass (Striper, Rockfish) Virginia Trophy Season, May 1–15 Minimum Size Limit: 32" Possession Limit: 1 Rockfish per person per day Spring Season, May 16-June 15 Minimum Size Limit: 18" | Maximum Size Limit **: 28" e Grey Trout (Weakfish) Limit: 2 Rockfish per person per day Minimum Size Limit: 12" Total Length ** One fish of the two fish limit may be 34" in length or larger Limit: 1 Grey Trout per day per person Fall Season, October 4-December 31 No Rockfish between 28" and 34" may be kept 1 Rockfish 34" or longer can be kept Minimum Size Limit: 18" | Maximum Size Limit: 28"
e Red Drum (Channel Bass) Minimum Size Limit: 18" Total Length Maximum Size Limit: 26" Total Length Limit: 3 Red Drum per person per day e Summer Flounder (Fluke) Minimum Size Limit: 17.5" Limit: 4 Flounder per person per day
e Tautog e Sheepshead Minimum Size Limit: 14" Minimum Size Limit: none Limit: 4 Tautog per person per day Limit: 4 Sheepshead per person per day Closed Season: May 1 – June 24
For information on the most current regulations, contact Virginia Marine Resources Commission, 2600 Washington Ave., P.O. Box 756, Newport News, Va. 23607: (757) 247-2200. VMRC “Hotline” number to report violations: (800) 541-4646. VMRC monitors VHF Channel 17. The VMRC website is www.mrc.state.va.us. Fish illustrations, courtesy Duane Raver, may not be reproduced without permission (919) 553-0280.
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ll area codes are 804 bathhouse, 17 slips for boats Aunless otherwise listed. up to 50’, dredged to 8’ MLW. 725-7999 Essex s Zimmerman Marine 59 ■ Rappahannock River Heron Point Rd., Cardinal. s Garrett’s Marina 339 Catch On the west side of the East Penny Ln. at Bowler’s Wharf, River, at navigation marker at Buoy 19 on Rappahannock 13; engine, hull, electrical and River. Gas, ship’s store, engine radio repairs; can haul power repair, boat sales, launching boats up to 55’ and sailboats ramp, restrooms, showers and up to 60’ and 35 tons. No boat storage. 443-2573 dockage or marina services. s Harborside Storage at Gar- 725-3440 rett’s Marina Fully enclosed ■ Milford Haven dry stack storage, and open s Morning Star Marina 249 dry stack. 443-0190 Mill Point Rd., Hudgins, next s June Parker Marina to the Milford Haven Coast 531 Church Ln., off Rt. 17, Guard Station, Gwynn’s Island. Tappahannock. High/dry stor- Gas and oil, fuel dock depth, age, ship’s store, boat ramp, Chesapeake Boat Basin in Kilmarnock 4’. Engine repairs, bottom and slips. Gas and on-demand painting ship’s store, ice, bait diesel. 443-2131 and fishing supplies. Sewage marker #9. Gas, diesel, 10 ft. service boatyard for power s Ginney Point Marina 22 pumpout, dry storage only. Gloucester depth at fuel dock, sewage and sail. 30-ton travel lift, car- Ginney Point Ln. at Piankatank Picnic area, bathhouse, float- ■ Glenns pumpout, ship’s store, ice, hull pentry and engine shop. Paint River and Cobbs Creek; depth ing docks. 725-9343 s Friday’s Marine, 14879 and engine repair, full service shed for Awlgrip/restoration at fuel dock, 5.5’; gas, diesel ■ North River Geo. Washington Hwy. (Rt. 17) yard or do-it-yourself. 35 and projects. Slips, dry storage, and oil; ramp, ice, toilets and s Mobjack Bay Marina 454 at Rt. 33, Glenns. Suzuki out- 60 ton lifts, car rental nearby, restrooms and showers. showers, electric boat for char- Marina Rd. North. On Black- board engines sales and repair. showers, restrooms, pool and 438-5353 ter. Nearby: groceries, bait, water Creek near marker #2. Most outboards serviced, picnic area, transient slips. www.rappyachts.com meals and lodging. Engine, Gas, diesel, fuel dock low marine store. 758-4131 642-2156 ■ Indian Creek hull, electrical and sail repairs; tide depth—4’. Primarily a ■ Perrin River ■ Severn River s Chesapeake Boat Basin slip rental, wet, dry, open and sailboat marina. Repairs to s Crown Pointe Marina 9737 s Severn River Marina, 3398 1686 Waverly Ave., Kilmarnock. covered boat storage; limited hulls, electrical systems, minor Cook’s Landing Rd., Hayes, Stonewall Rd., Hayes. On south- Gas/diesel, complete ship’s marine supplies, one rental engine repairs, bottom paint- on Perrin River off York River. west branch of Severn River store, inboard/outboard apartment. 725-7407 ing. 20-ton travel lift. Dock- Yamaha dealer, Valvtect gas, near marker #4, off Mobjack engine repairs, Suzuki, Mer- ■ Davis Creek age, boat ramp, dry storage, diesel, ice, bait, pumpout, Bay. Full service repairs with cury, Nauticstar and Boston s The Marina on Davis Creek sewage pumpout, showers, ship’s store, 20-ton travel lift, 75-ton travel lift, wet and dry Whaler dealer, brokerage Located at the end of Davis restrooms, ship’s store. 725- restrooms, showers, ramp, fish storage, ship’s store, transient sales, slips, restrooms, launch- Creek Rd., Bavon; by water - 7245, emergency or after cleaning station. Fishing char- facilities and other amenities. ing ramp, ice and swimming northwest of New Point Light hours 815-8333 ters, two pools, 235 slips plus 642-6969 pool. 435-3110 just off the Mobjack Bay; ■ Queen’s Creek transient slips. 642-6177 www.chesapeakeboatbasin. Lat.37-19.8’ N Long.76-17.9’ s Queen’s Creek Marina, 321 ■ Rowes Creek Lancaster com W. Deep water slips for boats Walnut Acres Ln., Hudgins. Sail s Holiday Marina, 3143 Holi- ■ Carter’s Creek ■ Meyer Creek to 50’, pump out station, ramp and powerboat slips, some day Marina Rd., Hayes, on s Carter’s Cove Marina 347 s Yankee Point Sailboat usage with dry slip rental, covered, electric, fresh water. Rowes Creek off the Severn Carter’s Cove Dr., Weems. Marina 1303 Oak Hill Rd., showers and restrooms, Valv- Clubhouse, restrooms, show- River. Diesel, ice, showers, Deep water slips, electric Lancaster, (Rt. 610) in Ottoman tect gas and diesel. 725-3343 ers, ice, covered picnic area, restrooms, transient slips, service to all slips, sewage near the Merry Point Ferry. ■ Horn Harbor play area, fish cleaning station, marine parts, full service pumpout, laundry facilities, Gas/diesel, pump out, restau- s Horn Harbor Marina On pumpout station. Land boat/ marina, hull repair, 60-ton lift, restrooms, modern bath house, rant, swimming pool, boat bro- Rt. 710, Railway Rd., Port Hay- trailer storage. 730-5818 ramp. 642-2528 wireless internet. 438-5273 kerage, rental cottages, ship’s wood. Located north of New ■ Sarah’s Creek www.carterscovemarina.com store, repairs, slips, restrooms, Point Comfort. Gas, diesel, Middlesex s Jordan Marine Service, s Marina at The Tides Inn ramp. 462-7018 ice, 6’ depth. Pool, showers, ■ Broad Creek 7804 Jordan Rd., Gloucester 480 King Carter Dr., Irvington. www.yankeepointmarina.com restrooms, pumpout; 15-ton s Chesapeake Cove Marina Point, on Sarah’s Creek off the Gas/diesel, sewage pumpout, ■ Rappahannock River travel lift, 80-ton railway. Hull 170 Greens Cove Rd., York River. Sewage pumpout, mini ship’s store, showers, Windmill Point Marina 40 repairs for fiberglass and Deltaville. Gas and diesel 12-ton and 60-ton travel lifts, laundry, dining, lodging, slips, Windjammer Ln., White Stone. wood. Covered and open fuel, sewage pumpout, ship’s 100-ton railway, paint and hull restrooms, access to golf, Deep water slips. Electric ser- slips. 725-3223 store, hull and engine repair, repairs, wet and dry storage, tennis and swimming pools. vice, pump out, restrooms, ■ East River restrooms, Finatic fishing char- showers and restrooms. 438-5000 swimming pools and restau- s Compass Marina 6199 East ters, travel lift and prop service. 642-4360 www.tidesinn.com rant with tiki bar and grill. 436- River Rd., Mobjack. From East Powerboat sales. 776-6855 s York River Yacht Haven, s Rappahannock Yachts/ 1818 or 804-269-6063 River at Mobjack Bay, enter s Coastal Marine Inc. Rt. 8109 Yacht Haven Rd., Sanders Yacht Yard At 70 at the #5 Daymark. Floating 33, Deltaville. Full service Gloucester Point, at mouth Rappahannock Rd., Irvington. Mathews docks, in-slip pumpout, up to boatyard for power and sail, of Sarah’s Creek after green Located on Carter’s Creek. Full ■ Cobbs Creek twin 50 amp electrical service, 50-ton travel-lift, engine and 20 ß2IVAHßß3EPTEMBERß e Marinas Endless summers summers and and whitewhite sand sand beaches beaches... mechanical shop, specializes www.doziermarine.com in repair of Mercury outboards, www.waterwayguide.com ...96. . . brand96 new new boat boat slips Crusader engines repair and s Rivertime Marina & Boat slipsto rentto rent for for the the service. 776-6585 Yard A do-it-yourself boat 2010 season... s Deltaville Yachting Center yard conveniently located on 2011 season Rt. 33, Deltaville. Gas, ship’s Broad Creek. 30 ton travel store, clubhouse, pool, hull lift, boat forklift, covered boat ...12 new new swimmingswimming poolspool refinishing/painting, engine slips, haul and launch, quick and anda hot a Tikihot TikiBar Bar...... repairs and installation, full launch, bottom painting, rigging service, a/c and heat engine and transmission repair install and repair, boatel, yard and replacements, winteriza- ...new water and electrical utilities with pump out facilities and complete safety equipment... storage, slips, forklift, 50-ton tions, wooden boat repairs. travel lift. Chesapeake Yacht 141 Hamble Ln., Deltaville. Sales. Dealer for Catalina 776-7574 ...Windmill Point Marina yachts, Mainship Trawlers and s Stingray Harbor Marina Carolina classic powerboats. End of Rt. 33 near Stingray has it all and more! VA clean marina. 776-9898 Point, Deltaville. Sail and pow- www.dycboat.com erboat slips. 776-7272 s Norton Yacht Sales, Inc. s Stingray Point Marina 97 Marina Dr., Deltaville. Slips, 19047 General Puller Hwy. fuel, pumpouts, restrooms, Ship’s store, hull and engine laundry, full service yacht repair, restrooms, travel lift repair yard, Yanmar diesel and boat storage. 776-7070 engine repairs, 35 ton Travel s Walden’s Marina Deltaville. Be where the fishing action is! lift, dealer for Hunter and Jean- 75 covered and open boat Don’t spend two hours traveling to neau sailboats, brokerage sail slips, ship’s store, gas and the good fishing area when you and power, ASA sailing school, diesel fuel, restrooms, can rent your boat slip and sail charters 776-9211 www. pumpout facility, full-service be there in 5 minutes! nortonyachts.com boatyard, hull and engine s Norview Marina 18691 Gen. repair, ice, transient space, CallCall DaveDave DudleyGohsman at at 804.436.1818 804.436.1818 or or 804.313.0115 804.296.6063 for for moremore information. Puller Hwy., Deltaville. Gas and travel lift. 776-9440 HQNBJO!FBSUIMJOLOFUtJOGP!XJOENJMMQUNBSJOB[email protected] diesel, sewage pumpout, ship’s ■ Fishing Bay store, boatel, hull and engine s Chesapeake Boat Works repair, restrooms, boat ramp, 548 Deagles Rd. Deltaville. swimming pool, laundromat, Ship’s store, hull and engine convenience market, travel lift, repair, restrooms, travel lift, forklift, Delta boat sales and railway and boat storage. brokerage. 776-6463 776-8833 s Regatta Point Yachting s Fishing Bay Harbor Marina Center 137 Neptune Ln., 519 Deagles Rd., Deltaville. Deltaville, Va. Deltaville. Open and covered Gas and diesel, sewage slips to 70’, clubhouse, con- pumpout, ship’s store, modern 2T "ROAD #REEK ference room, pool, private restrooms, swimming pool, bathrooms, laundry, pump laundromat, bicycles, WiFi, out, 30 transient slips for indi- ValvTect marine fuel, floating viduals/groups, wireless inter- and fixed, open and covered 0ERSONALIZED 3ERVICE s &ULL 4IME 0ROP 3HOP net access, concrete floating slips. 776-6800 docks. 776-8400. ■ Jackson Creek t 23 7ET $RY 3TORAGE s "ROKERAGE 3ALES #ERTIlED -ECHANICS Deltaville Yachting Center %NGINE 2EPOWERING s 4ON ,IFT s &IBERGLASS 2EPAIR "LISTER 2EPAIR s 7OODWORK s 3HIPS 3TORE 3PRAY "RUSH 0AINTING s 4RANSMISSIONS 2EBUILT 'AS $IESEL s #OVERED 3LIPS BOATEL • SLIPS • SERVICE • BOATYARD 3FQPXFST*OCPBSE0VUCPBSEt(FOFSBUPS"$*OTUBMMT )VMM3FQBJST1BJOUJOH4FSWJDFTt5PO5SBWFM-JGU !54(/2):%$ $%!,%2 &/2 5XP'PSLMJGUTt'VMM3JHHJOH4FSWJDFT BFSJBMMJGU t"#:$$FSUJmFE $VNNJOTt:BONBSt0OBOt$SVJTBJS i#PBUFST#PVUJRVFwt.JLFT.PCJMF.BSJOF&MFDUSPOJDTt.BSJOF1BSUT Stingray Point Sailing School 804-909-2655 www.dycboat.com (804) 776-9898 18355 General Puller Hwy., Deltaville e 3EPTEMBERßßß2IVAHßß21 Kekoka Music Festival; RiverRide event slated
KILMARNOCK – Brooklyn-based singer/ Other acts will include The Spring Standards, songwriter Bess Rogers will headline the Caravan of Thieves, MSG - The Acoustic Blues Kekoka Music Festival September 24 from Trio, The Gurleys, Mama’s Black Sheep, and Visit our offi ce at the 11 a.m. to 10 p.m, on the waterfront stage at Mary and the Janes, said Leichty. Deltaville Marina YMCA Camp Kekoka near Kilmarnock. Tickets may be purchased for the festival 274 Bucks View Lane The festival has partnered with Northern only, for the RiverRide only, or for both events, Deltaville, VA. Neck RiverRide to present River, Rhythm & she said. Ride, a weekend-long event, September 23 Festival tickets are $35. Children under 12 Find us online at through 25, combining music and cycling, said are admitted free. www.annapolisyachtsales.com camp director Cassie Leichty. Ride tickets are $50. Youth tickets range or call (804) 776-7575 Rogers released “Decisions Based on Infor- from $15 to $30. Children under six are free. mation,” in 2007, “Travel Back” in 2009 and Combined tickets are $75. “Bess Rogers presents Bess Rogers” in 2010. Festival proceeds will benefit Camp Keko- From small beginnings “I like people to be able to dance and even ka’s Guardian program, which funds scholar- to greater things… head bang to my music,” said Rogers. “I’m not ships for kids at the camp, said Leichty. Ride From generation to afraid to take risks with my music.” proceeds will benefit the Lancaster by the Bay generation… Rogers also records and tours with Ingrid Chamber of Commerce. For over half a century Michaelson, fronts the country/bluegrass Attendees may come by land or sea. Free Annapolis Yacht Sales ‘80s cover band, “The Flux Capacitors,” and dinghy dockage is available. Onsite camping is has served sailors in plays guitar and keyboard in the orchestral/ $25 per tent. Cabin rentals are $25 per person. electronic indie rock group, “The Age Of Breakfast, lunch, dinner and alcoholic and the Chesapeake Bay Rockets.” With Michaelson, she has opened non-alcoholic beverages will be available for and beyond. for the Dave Matthews Band, played on The purchase. Attendees may bring umbrellas, Tonight Show, and appeared at Bonnaroo and chairs and blankets. Pets and coolers are not Lilith Fair. permitted. Her jingle, “We Believe in You,” is currently Reserve tickets at kekokamusicfestival.org, featured in a Mott’s commercial. [email protected], or 435-3616.
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22 ß2IVAHßß3EPTEMBERß e Marinas BAY 21 t s Deltaville Boat mechanical repair. 758-4067 to Bay and river. Gas/diesel, Yard Rt. 683, Deltaville. Hull ■ Robinson Creek sewage pumpout, ship’s store, and engine repair, dry stor- s Sunset Point Marina 792 laundry, restrooms, full repairs, age, fiberglass repair, carpen- Burrell’s Marina Rd. 40 slips 25-ton travelift. 529-6767 CANVAS try work, travel lift, full rigging on Robinson Creek, hand s Lewisetta Marina 410 services, full service yard. made rockfish, flounder and Church Ln., Lottsburg, (Rt. Custom 776-8900 trout tackle on sale, restrooms 624). Gas/diesel, pump out, s Deltaville Marina 274 and bath houses, pumpout ship’s store, ice, hull and Boat Interiors Bucksview Ln., Deltaville. Gas facilities, ramp, picnic tables, engine repair, restrooms, 16314 Gen. Puller Hwy. 804-776-6284 and diesel, sewage pumpout, ice, gas grills and East Coast ramp. 529-7299 Deltaville Fax: 804-776-6495 ship’s store, restrooms, swim- houseboats sales and manu- ■ Cockrell’s Creek ming pool, laundromat, yacht facturing. 758-5016 s Buzzards Point Marina 468 repair services. 776-9812 ■ Urbanna Creek Buzzard Point Rd., Reedville. ■ LaGrange Creek s Dozier’s Port Urbanna Restrooms, showers, gas/ s Remlik Marina and Mike’s Yachting Center 1 Waterfront diesel, ice, pumpout service, Chesapeake Marine Services 485 Burch St., Urbanna. Hull and engine 70 in-water slips, dry storage, Rd., near Urbanna. Full-service repair, restrooms, outside boat WiFi, Tangier Island ferry ser- Yacht Sales boatyard, hull and engine storage facilities, limited tran- vice, picnic area, near restau- Dealer for: repairs, ship’s store, pumpout, sient dockage. Groceries and rants. 453-3545 30-ton travel lift, swimming downtown Urbanna within www.tangiercruise.com NEW! Mainship 31|355 Take Trades! $189,000 pool, restrooms, onshore walking distance. Covered s Fairport Marina 252 Polly winter storage, gas, 99 cov- slips to 70', clubhouse and Cove Rd., Fairport. Gas/diesel, 2005 28' Catalina $65,000 ered slips. 758-5450 40-ton lift. 758-0000 ship’s store and restaurant, 2005 American Tug 34 $279,900 ■ Locklies Creek s Urbanna Creek Marina at restrooms. 453-5002 Just arrived! 2012 Catalina 355 $209,978 s Locklies Marina Rt. 621, the Bridge At foot of Watling s Reedville Marina at Crazy Topping. Gas and diesel fuel, St. adjacent to Urbanna Creek Crab on Cockrell’s Creek, 902 Large Inventory Used Power & Sail Boats ship’s store, dry storage, char- Bridge. 44 slips, bath and Main St., Reedville. Boat slips, (804) 776-9898 www.cys.boat.com ter boats moor at the facil- shower facilities, restaurant gas/diesel, showers, pump (FOFSBM1VMMFS)JHIXBZt%FMUBWJMMF ity, restrooms, two launching access, apartment complex for out, WiFi, gift shop, restaurant ramps, boat rentals, picnic yearly rental. (540) 226-5357 with inside/outside dining, 30 tables. 758-2871 s Urbanna Town Marina At and 50 amp electric. 453-6789 s Regent Point Marina and foot of Virginia St. 32 slips, www.reedvillemarina.com. Not mobile? Boatyard Inc. Topping. Sail- 16 transient. Bath and shower ■ Great Wicomico River boats only. Sewage pumpout, facilities, laundry, bikes and s Great Wicomico River restrooms, showers, boat ramp golf cart rentals, pumpout sta- Marina, 836 Horn Harbor Rd., Th e Motor Doctor for leaseholders, playground, tion, handicapped accessible. Burgess. 580-0716 Grid Michal covered picnic area, storage 758-5440 ■ Little Wicomico River lockers, and full service boat- s Urbanna Yachting Center s Chesapeake Bay Camp- We do what we say we’re going to do yard including hauling and At foot of Watling St., Urbanna. Resort 382 Campground Rd., ground storage. 758-4457. Full-service yard, gas and Reedville. Covered slips, store, when we say we’re going to do it. www.regent-point.com diesel fuel, transient space, showers, swimming pool, mini- ■ Rappahannock River pumpout facilities, 25-ton golf, pavilion, Sun. breakfast. (804) 436-2601 s B.E.S.T. Boatyard Rt. 639, travel lift. 758-2342 Overnight or annual slip rent- [email protected] Crafton Quarter Rd. near als. Cabins, lodges, tent, RV Christchurch School. Boatel, Northumberland sites. 453-3430 30-ton travel lift, boat rentals ■ Coan River s Cockrell’s Marine Rail- I am. Call me. for day fishing, gas, dry stor- s Coan River Marina 3170 way Near Heathsville. Hull age, ship’s store, bait, bath Lake Rd. near Lottsburg. Deep and engine repair, sewage house, launch, ramp, hull and water slips with easy access pumpout, ramp. t 24
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t23 453-3560 3048 Harryhogan Rd., Callao. yard, slip rentals, haul and lift, s Smith Point Marina 989 Pumpout, ship’s store (hard- wooden boat repairs, marine Smith Point Rd., Reedville. Full ware and marine supplies store. 224-7644 RIVERSIDE service, covered and uncovered only), hull and engine repair, s Monroe Bay Marina 551 slips, ramp, forklift and 12-ton restrooms, slip rentals. Lafayette St., Colonial Beach. travel lift, camping, bathhouse, 529-6851 95 rental slips, water and elec- Urgent Care laundry, ship’s store. Transients tric, bathrooms, on-site secu- welcome. WiFi. One mile to Richmond rity. 224-7544 the Bay. 453-4077 ■ Morattico Creek s Winkie Doodle Point Marina Open Seven Days A Week www.smithpointmarina.com s Whelan’s Marina 3993 Hales 65 rental slips, bathrooms, water ■ Lodge Creek Point Rd., Farnham. Gas, ship’s and electric. 224-9560 s Olverson’s Lodge Creek store, boat repairs, launch- ■ Potomac River Marina Inc. 1161 Melrose ing ramp, ABC off, restrooms/ s Colonial Beach Yacht Road, Lottsburg. (Rt. 623) near showers, sales of boat and Center 1787 Castlewood Lewisetta. Gas/diesel, pump engines, Yamaha Wave Run- Dr., Colonial Beach. 200-slip out, ramp, sand beach, heated ners, travel lift. 394-9500 marina with covered and fl oat- pool, laundry, restrooms/show- www.whelansmarina.com ing berths, transients welcome, ers, boat with trailer storage, fuel, ship’s store, boat yard covered and open slips, tran- Westmoreland with 30-ton marine lift, sewage sients welcome. 529-6868 ■ Mattox Creek pumpout, bathhouse, beach, ■ Towles Creek s Stepp’s Harbor View playground, pub, restaurant. s Ingram Bay Marina 545 Marina 277 Harbor View Circle, 224-7230 Harveys Neck Rd., Heathsville. Oak Grove. Slip rentals, show- www.cbycmarina.com Get the care you need, Off Remo Rd. near Wicomico ers, pool, store, snack bar, boat s Coles Point Plantation Church. Covered slips up to sales and repairs, fuel, sewage 307 Plantation Drive Coles when you need it most. 48', outside slips up to 60'. pumpout. 224-9265 Point. Slip rentals, boat ramp, Transient slips, rental cabins, ■ Monroe Bay fuel, store, boat yard, sewage At Riverside Urgent Care in banquet facilities. Gas/diesel, s Nightingale’s Motel and pumpout, campground, pool, Tappahannock, we’re able to offer an sewage pumpout, ship’s store, Marina 101 Monroe Bay Ave., restaurant, fi shing pier, biking/ alternative for when your primary care tackle/bait shop, deep boat Colonial Beach. Transient slips, hiking trails, cabin rentals. ramp, restrooms, showers, restrooms, restaurant next 472-3955 doctor is not available or while you are beach. Fishing charters, cruises door, motel accommodations. s Westmoreland State Park away from home and experience a (dinner, sunset or destination), 224-7956 Rt. 3, west of Montross. Public non-emergent accident or illness. boat/canoe rentals. 580-7292 s Stanford’s Marina and boat ramp, gas, ice, bait and ■ Yeocomico River Railway 829 Robin Grove Ln., fi shing supplies. 493-8821 s Krantz Marine Railway Colonial Beach. Working boat- ■ Yeocomico River s Kinsale Harbour Yacht Club and Restaurant 285 Kinsale OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! Wharf-to-Wharf Swim set Road, Kinsale. Deep water Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. slips, showers, swimming pool, Saturday - Sunday, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m for Sept. 18 in East River tennis court, and restaurant. Transients welcome. 472-2514 MATHEWS—The 5th day of the swim. s Port Kinsale Marina and No appointment necessary. annual L. Wayne Hudgins All ages and abilities are Resort 347 Allen Point Ln., Memorial Wharf-to-Wharf welcome, and swim aids are Kinsale. 106 slips. Store, fuel, Swim will be held Sunday, permitted. This is a fundraiser electric, laundry, bath houses, September 18, at 1 p.m. in the and not a race, but times will slip rentals, boat ramp, sewage East River in Mathews. be recorded for those who pumpout, pool, laundry, lodg- The 1,400-meter open water wish. ing. The Mooring Restau- swim will be from historic Wil- For more information, to rant. Full-service marina with liams Wharf to Hicks Wharf register to swim or to sponsor mechanical services. 472-2044 and back. a swimmer, call the Mathews s White Point Marina 175 300 Mt. Clement Park, Suite A Proceeds will benefi t the Land Conservancy at 725- Marina Dr., in Kinsale. Slip Tappahannock, VA 22560 Mathews Land Conservancy 9685, visit www.mathews- rentals, fuel, sewage pumpout, 804.443.8610 Boathouse Project. landconservancy.com, or call showers, haul-out/railway facil- All swimmers must have or email Mimi Ulsaker at 693- ities, service. 472-2977 $100 minimum in sponsor- 5160 or crucoach@3bubbas. ships to swim with prizes com. going to the top three fund- Spectators are encouraged raisers. Sponsorships are fully to attend as the entire swim tax-deductible and need to be can be viewed. There also will made payable to the Mathews be a historic photo display at B. Land Conservancy (MLC) and Williams & Co. Store, show- sent to P.O. Box 306, Mathews, casing Williams Wharf. VA 23109 with sponsored Clam chowder, crab cakes, swimmer’s name noted; or hamburgers and hot dogs will bring sponsorship funds on the be on sale. 24 ß2IVAHßß3EPTEMBERß e structures. Bluefish and mack- Point, Gwynn’s Island and the the majority being above Point erel tend to school and feed Piankatank River are good bets Lookout. As water tempera- together. The schooling blues for shallow water action. Arti- tures drop we will see a greater will continue to run in the 1-3 ficial baits are great for cast- number migrating into Virginia pound class and then, at month’s ing and jigging. Some anglers waters. The 18-28-inch class end will decline in number. prefer top water plugs for fish- striped bass are the main target Billy Pipkin Chumming will provide ing the grass beds in real shal- during the early fall. Bucktails bluefish up to 8 pounds in low water. and small spoons work well Maryland on the Southwest Flounder will linger into late while trolling and if you prefer The Fishing Line Middle Grounds. In Virginia, month and should be abundant chumming, these fish will the Northern Neck Reef and until that time. We’ve had good surely engage in some light Fish are heading they continue to move south- Buoy 62 area will provide nice action this year and should get tackle action. ward in migration. This fish- bluefish hauls as well. These another quick blast this fall. By mid-November trolling “back to school”! ing should last throughout the areas will gradually give way The Cell continues to offer begins for the larger migratory s summer quietly transi- first half of the month. The to striped bass as the month results on the bumpy bottom striped bass. These fish will Ations into fall and children mackerel usually follow the wraps up. near Buoys 41 and 42. average over 20 pounds apiece. head back to school, the month western side of the bay past the Bottom fishing will gradually There are always a few sur- Overall, this will be a very of September serves as a cata- Great Wicomico River down to decline as this month progresses prises in the fall. Red drum pro- exciting month as we step into lyst for superb autumn fishing. Windmill Point where they dis- but will continue to provide vide great action when found. our traditionally hot fall fishing. Anglers should find plenty of perse and further their migra- good action. Croaker will head These fish run anywhere from 15 Be safe and until next time… trolling action. This will consist tion southward. Another area south by month’s end yet spot pounds up to 40-plus-pound mon- fair winds. mainly of bluefish and Spanish that should not be discounted is may linger into late October. sters. They are often caught while mackerel. They school heav- the eastern channel edges from Speckled trout fishing is trolling for bluefish in the fall. Capt. Billy Pipkin, a ily during the late summer and Smith Point to the Cut Channel. expected to go well this fall. Striped bass will be the charterboat operator and early fall. There are sizable specimens Action should be hot in Sep- buzzword during October when fishing columnist, owns and Spanish mackerel will con- cruising that corridor as well. tember and continue deep into they become more plentiful in operates Capt. Billy’s Charters tinue to school in southern Bluefish can be caught one October. The specks will then chum lines in southern Mary- and Ingram Bay Marina in Maryland waters from Point of two ways during September. move into deeper water for land and Virginia waters. With Wicomico Church—(804) 580- Lookout along the western Trolling is good in many of the southward migration but some the season not opening up in 7292; www.captbillyscharters. edges of the shipping channel traditional locations like the remain in the area through the Virginia until October 4, many com. For the latest up-to- down to Smith Point. These S.W. Middle Grounds, Buoy winter months. Grassy flats are anglers will be traveling north date fishing information and fish may be found feeding on 62, the mid-channel area of the great places to fish for these across the border for a warmup. tips, read his column “The the shallow bar between Smith Potomac River and over areas trout. Skinny water between Many of these fish remain well Fishing Line” weekly in the Point and the lighthouse while such as reefs and man-made Ingram Bay, and Windmill to the north at this time with Rappahannock Record.
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by Joanna Marcheti from our server proved very fter journeying out helpful—several members of Ato Heathsville and the staff have been there for Westmoreland for this sum- over 20 years so don’t hesitate mer’s dining reviews, it was to ask for advice. a pleasure to end the streak We began our meal with the just minutes from my home at most amazing sweet red pepper White Stone’s beloved Sand- soup with lump crabmeat. The piper Restaurant owned by sweet creaminess of the soup Kelli Sullivan Moss. sprinkled with pristine white If You Go Anyone who’s ever driven lumps of crab had us wishing we had opted to each get our 850 Rappahannock Drive, by the popular local eatery has seen patrons lined up at the own cup. This soup has been a White Stone door at 5 p.m. sharp, waiting house specialty for almost 30 for their tables, so when my years and is offered most eve- After placing our orders, we sauce had to be mine. And the 435-6176 husband and I ventured out on nings. each enjoyed a glass of the 14 velvety sauce drizzled over the a Wednesday, we weren’t at all One of the most memorable Hands Cabernet Sauvignon, sweet, warm bread with hints of surprised to find dinner in full moments of our dining expe- chosen off the very reasonably cinnamon and nutmeg did not swing with only a few vacant rience occurred as we were priced wine list. Kelli says she disappoint. This is what Kelli tables. We were promptly ordering our entrees. My hus- takes pride in offering good wine calls “just a good old fashioned shown to one of these tables band was engaged in a seri- at a reasonable price. She’ll also family recipe.” Open and took a moment to observe ous debate with himself over custom order wine if she doesn’t Kelli took over Sandpiper in the subtle nautical decor of the whether to order the pork chop already carry it so just call. 2009 from her mother Carole, interior, as well as the aroma of entree or the much talked about The salads appeared and we after her passing. Carole opened Serving dinner our dining neighbors’ entrees crabcakes. When he asked our started in on the crisp radic- the restaurant in 1982 and Kelli Tuesday-Saturday having just arrived. incredible server, a Sandpiper chio and spring mix loaded reminisces about how hard her 5 pm until The menu is a seafood and legend herself—Maxine Carter, with fresh, local veggies, topped mother worked to transform the land lover’s delight, offerings to assist him, she immediately with a creamy homemade ranch former barbecue pit and pool hall include salmon, ahi tuna, had- suggested they do a customized dressing. Shortly after finishing into the steak and seafood house dock, steamed shrimp, as well combination platter for him the salad course, our entrees she envisioned. She’s very hesi- as the customer favorite, beer which would include one of arrived and we each found our- tant to take credit for the success battered fried shrimp, certified each. To say we were impressed selves staring down heaping of the restaurant, saying it’s all On the Menu black angus steaks-handcut in with this accommodating offer plates of surf and turf. My hus- owed to her mother, from whom house, pasta, chicken and pork would be a huge understate- band’s dish consisted of a beau- she inherited this legacy. She Seafood, steaks, chicken, chops. ment. tifully cooked center cut pork says everything she knows, she It came time for me to pasta, pork chops, soup, The specials board in the chop, cut in-house, a good sized attributes to her. She also credits lobby boasted creamy home- make a decision and for the lump crabcake, rice peppered her staff as another key ingredi- salad, dessert, full bar made soups and a ribeye with sake of variety, I went with with shredded carrots and peas, ent to the restaurant’s success. blue cheese butter and crispy the kabobs—a combination of and a small side of applesauce. I Describing them “like a family,” onion rings. The options were grilled jumbo shrimp, scallops, didn’t waste any time digging in it’s easy to understand why there overwhelming and we didn’t a four-ounce filet mignon and to my plate of fresh grilled sea- are three or four employees that know where to start. Sea- skewered grilled vegetables. food, steak cooked to a perfect have been with the restaurant for Did you know? food versus steak was the big For side items, I chose mashed medium rare, grilled peppers, 25+ years. dilemma, as there were so potatoes, my husband ordered onions, tomatoes, and mush- Her food philosophy is “Some the rice, and both entrees Check out the prices of the many great options in each room, and chunky Yukon gold of the best dishes you’ll ever eat department. Recommendations included a house salad. mashed potatoes. are simple-and that’s what we wine by the bottle list. You Everything was fabulous and do. We’re all about fresh, tradi- can take home what you we enjoyed just enough of our tional, homemade fare.” Later don’t finish-it’s a deal/steal! dinners to preserve a tiny bit of when talking to Kelli, I learned room for dessert. Despite our that the kabobs, the crabcakes planning we were still pretty and the pork chops have all been stuffed, but this was my last on their menu for as long as the dining review of the summer restaurant’s been open. But sorry and I’ve tragically passed on folks, no magic ingredient crab- dessert too many times to do it cake tips here—Kelli says that again. We were tempted by the like most recipes used at the huge old fashioned ice cream restaurant, it’s a top secret recipe sundaes whizzing by on trays from her mom. every few minutes available with Kelli says she “feels so fudge, caramel and butterscotch blessed for this opportunity and sauce, but as soon as I saw it so grateful to the locals as well as on the specials board, I knew her staff for their continued loyal the bread pudding with vanilla support for The Sandpiper.” 26 ß2IVAHßß3EPTEMBERß e e Rivah Dining
estaurants are listed by s Ginny’s Place Hometown Rcounty and all are in the 804 cooking- buffet style. L/D $ 2348 area code unless noted. Call for George Washington Mem. Hwy. hours. B=breakfast, L=lunch, 642-8780 D=dinner. $ indicates average s Goodfella’s Varied menu fea- price range of entrees: $ = under turing seafood, steaks and prime $10; $$ = $10 to $16; $$$ = over rib. $$$. 5036 Geo. Washington $16. Mem. Hwy., Hayes. 693-5950 s Good Fortune Chinese Res- Essex taurant Cantonese and Szech- s Applebee’s American cuisine, wan. Dine in or take out. Beer, steaks, ribs, stir-fried specialties wine, cocktails. L/D/$$. 6904 and more. 1650 Tappahannock Main St. 694-0111 Blvd. Near Walmart. L/D/$$. s Great Wall Hunan and Szech- 443-0361 wan Chinese cuisine. Family meal s Asia Café Chinese restaurant specials. Lunch specials. Take out serving Szechwan, Hunan and or eat in. Open 7 days. L/D/$. Cantonese cuisine. Take out. 6585 Market Dr., Gloucester. Essex Square Shopping Center. 695-0500 1619 Tappahannock Blvd., s Hana Sushi Sushi bar and Jap- Tappahannock. Open 7 days. anese Hibachi cooking. Watch L/D/$. 445-9991 the chefs perform startling tricks s Bella’s Italian Restaurant and with knives as they cook to order! Pizzeria Pizza, subs, spaghetti, D/$$. 2274 York Crossing Dr., and wraps. Lunch specials. L$/ Kinsale Harbour Restaurant has reopened under new management and serves breakfast and Gloucester Point. 642-3055 D$$. 1673 Tappahannock Blvd., lunch Friday, Saturday and Sunday. s Hong Kong Chinese take- Tappahannock. 443-4912 out. Small eat-in area. Smoke- s Buoy 17 Seafood Fresh hand free. $$. 2328 York Crossing Dr., breaded seafood, Maine lob- www.HobbsHoleRestaurant.com Tappahannock. 445-8862 Thai cuisine. Mon.-Sat., closed Gloucester Point. 642-5555 sters, steaks, prime rib, salads, s Los Portales authentic Mexi- s TNL Restaurant Featuring Sun. L/D/$-$$ 6724 Main St., s Jay Sushi Sushi, Sashimi, Ter- homemade desserts. All you can can cuisine. Eat in or take out. BBQ ribs, chicken, catering. Gloucester. 695-1177 riyaki, noodles, soups, salads. eat specials. Buoy Bar. Take-out Featuring quesadillas, fajitas, Dine in or carry out. L/D/$$. 834 s Bao Zhonz Bao Four steam Open daily. L/D/$$ 1759 available. Closed Tues. L/D/$$ burritos, enchiladas and more. Church Ln., Tappahannock. tables featuring Hunan, Canton- George Washington Mem. Hwy., 1309 Tappahannock Blvd., L/D/$-$$ 1425 Tappahannock 443-5959 ese, Szechwan cuisine plus sushi Gloucester Point. 642-4422 Tappahannock. 443-8024 Blvd., Tappahannock. 443-0132 counter and American food. s Jessica’s Sweet Shop, Cafe s China King Buffet Chinese s Lowery’s Seafood Family . Gloucester Table service section. Lunch and and Bakery Fresh roasted coffee, Szechwan, Cantonese and dining, specializing in crab cakes, s 5 Bucks Fresh Pizza Pizza, dinner specials. Eat in or take out. salads, soups, sandwiches. Fresh Peking cuisines plus American oysters, shrimp, fish, beef and salads, subs, calzones, strom- L/D/$. Hayes Shopping Center. baked cinnamon rolls, scones, foods. Lunch specials, family din- all-American chicken. House bolis, gyros, 25 flavors of hot 684-0909. yeast breads. Bakery goods to ners, carryout service. L/D/$$. salad dressings. Meeting facili- wings. Medium cheese or pep- s Courthouse Restaurant Open go. Mon.–Fri. B/L/$. 6558 Main 1392 Tappahannock Blvd., ties. Open 7 days. L/D/$$$. 528 peroni pizza for $5. York River daily. Serving breakfast ALL day! St., Gloucester Court House. Tappahannock. 443-2099 North Church Ln. (Rts. 17/360), Crossing. $$ 642-5823 Daily specials and homemade 693-5235 s Ferebee’s Food and spir- Tappahannock. 443-4314 s Anna’s Pizza Pizza, subs, pies. 6714 Main St., Gloucester. s Juan’s Mexican Cafe and its. Handcut steaks, fresh local s Parr’s Drive Inn Featuring salads, Italian dinners. $$. Main 210-1506 Cantina Mexican menu. L/D/ seafood, salads, sandwiches, burgers, sandwiches and more. St. Center. 693-4171 s Cruiser’s Sports Bar and Grill weekend breakfast. $$ 2310 desserts. Open 7 days a B/L/D/$ 715 N. Church Ln., s Anna’s Pizza Pasta dishes, Homemade lunch specials. Char- Geo. Washington Mem. Hwy., week. L/D/$$. 330 Prince St., Tappahannock. 443-2000 subs, pizza. Take out only. L/D broiled steaks, deli sandwiches. 642-5401 Tappahannock. 443-5715 s Pizza Hut Rts. 17 and 360 in $-$$, 14911 Geo. Washington Live entertainment select week- s Keepers Hot grill. B/L/carry- s Java Jack’s Coffee House Tappahannock. $$ 443-2915 Mem. Hwy., Glenns. 758-1112 ends. L/D/$$. 4938 Geo. Wash- out/$. 15447 Geo. Washington Open daily at 8 a.m. Serving s Rivahside Cafe Homemade s Ann’s Family Dining Tradi- ington Mem. Hwy., Gloucester. Mem. Hwy. 758-5720 breakfast only on Sun., Mon.– soups, salads and sandwiches. tional American menu served 693-6246 s Kelsick Specialty Market Wed. breakfast and lunch. Fri., Lunch specials. In downtown country style. B/L/D/$. 14761 s Damon’s Seafood, prime rib, Carry-out catering, box lunches, and Sat. breakfast, lunch and Tappahannock. B/L/$ 443-2333 Geo. Washington Mem. Hwy., sandwiches, subs. Breakfast Sun. gourmet baskets. Wine and beer dinner. B$/L$/D$$. 504 Church s Roma’s Italian Restaurant Glenns. 758-3031 L/D/$$. 7104 Geo. Washington tastings Wed. nights. Closed Ln., Tappahannock. 443-5225 or Complete Italian menu. Lunch s Antonio’s Italian Restaurant Mem. Hwy., Gloucester. Sun. 6632 Main St., Gloucester. 443-0225 and dinner specials. L/D/$. Italian specialties, pasta, pizza, 693-7218 693-6500 s Hobbs Hole Restaurant Tappahannock. 443-5240 calzones, subs. L/D/$-$$ 6685 s Domino’s Pizza Home deliv- s Nick’s Spaghetti and Steak Serving hand cut steaks, baby s Shoney’s Breakfast buffet. Fox Centre Pkwy., Gloucester. ery in Courthouse area. $$. 6101 House Traditional Greek cuisine, back ribs, fresh fish and seafood, B/L/D/$. Hwy. 17, Tappahannock. 693-2229 Geo. Washington Mem. Hwy., Italian dishes, steaks and seafood. pork and much more. Lunch and 443-5306 s Applebee’s American cuisine, Gloucester. 693-6800 Open 7 days. 1440 Geo. Wash- dinner Wed.–Fri. Dinner only on s TBonz and Tuna Fine meats steaks, ribs, stir-fried special- s El Ranchito Burritos, taco ington Mem. Hwy., Gloucester Sat., Sun. brunch. Dinner reser- and seafood. Boar’s Head meats, ties and more. Take out avail- salad, tamales, chili rellenos. Point. L/D/$$. 642-2330 vations suggested. 1267 Hobbs custom cut steaks, steamed able. L/D/$$. 6086 Walton Ln., Closed Mon. L/D/$. 7313 Main s Number One Chinese cuisine, Hole Dr., Tappahannock. crabs, deli sandwiches, fresh veg- Gloucester. 694-3160 St. (Rt. 17 bypass), Gloucester. eat in or takeout. $$ 7449 Geo. 443-4451 etables. Lunch only. 429 Dock St., s Bangkok Noi Authentic 694-8003 Washington Mem. 28 t e 3EPTEMBERßßß2IVAHßß27 Dining
t27 Hwy. 693-3851 or and a wide variety of steak, sea- with latte, cappuccino, expresso, in. L/D/$. West Point Shopping s Fusion Coastal Grill offer- 694-5850 food and pork dinner entrees and brewed coffees, iced or hot, and Center. 843-2211 ing casual dining. Pizza, burg- s Olivia’s in the Village Steaks, lunch sandwiches. Menu changes smoothies. Lunch and dinner s Vinny’s Italian Grill and Piz- ers and more. Located inside seafood and pasta, Open 7 days daily. Sun. brunch. Tues.–Sat. menu of soups, salads, deli sand- zeria Rt. 360, Central Crossing the Kilmarnock Entertainment a week. B/L/D $$ 6597 Main St., L/D/$$$ Main St., Gloucester. wiches, paninis. B/L/D/$. Main Shopping Center. 769-8822 Center, at 16 Town Centre Gloucester. 694-0057 210-1397 St., Gloucester. 694-5100 Dr., Kilmarnock. 435-7529 s Pizza Hut 1725 Geo. Wash- s Sea Breeze Steak and Sea- Lancaster www.435play.com ington Mem. Hwy., Gloucester food Restaurant Steaks, sea- King & Queen s Alley Cafe Sports Lounge s Great Fortune Chinese Res- Point. $$ 642-4620 food, pasta, chicken, sandwiches. s Antonio’s Pizza Pizza, pasta, Daily specials. Open 7 days a taurant Specializing in authentic s The Point Bar and Grill Appe- Open 7 days a week. L/D/$$ subs, salads and more. Italian week. B/L/D/$ 608 N. Main St., Mandarin, Szechwan, Hunan, tizers, steaks, seafood. L/D/$$. 6870 Main St., Gloucester. food, friendly atmosphere. Rt. 33 Kilmarnock. 436-1100 Peking and Cantonese cuisine. 1785 George Washington Mem. 693-3500 (VIA Center), Mattaponi. sAnna’s Pasta, pizza, subs, sea- Dine in or carry-out. Closed Hwy., Gloucester Point Shopping s Short Lane Ice Cream Com- 785-2720. food and steaks. Open 7 days Mon. L/D/$. 443 N. Main St., Center. 684-2234 pany Over 20 flavors of home- s Nick’s Spaghetti and Steak a week. L/D $/$$ 150 Old Fair- Kilmarnock. 435-6333 s The River’s Inn and Crab made ice cream. Banana splits, House Specializing in Italian grounds Way, Kilmarnock. s Historic Lancaster Tavern Deck provides seasonal entrees fancy sundaes, cones and dishes. food and steaks. L/D/$$. Rt. 33, 435-8960 Located in historic Lancaster using fresh, local seafood and Closed Mon. Corner of Short Ln. Shacklefords. 785-6300 s Bluewater Seafood and Deli across the street from the Mary produce. Views of Sarah Creek and Rt. 17. $ 695-2999 King William Fresh Seafood and homemade Ball Washington Museum. Open on the York River. Outdoor dining s Starbuck’s Handcrafted deli items. $$ In the Chesapeake 7 days a week. 8373 Mary Ball available. Reservations accepted. espresso beverages, pastries, s Arnest Seafood Dine in and Commons Shopping Center in Rd., Lancaster. B/L/D/$/$/$$. $$-$$$. 8109 Yacht Haven Rd., chilled meals. Open 7 days. Fox take out. Fresh seafood. 109 Kilmarnock. 435-3530 462-0080 Gloucester Point. 642-6161 Mill Shopping Center. 694-3146 Commerce Park Dr., Manquin s Carwash Cafe and Cater- www.lancastertavern.com s Rosemary and Wine Tapas, full s Sweet Frog of Gloucester- 769-3315 ing Breakfast and lunch, takeout s Hong Kong Chinese food, wine bar and microbrews. Reserva- Family friendly frozen yogurt shop s Anna’s Pizza Pizza, subs, available. Closed Mon. B/L/$/$$, dine in or take out. Szechwan tions advised on weekends. D/$-$$ featuring a wide variety of flavors salads, Italian dinners. $$. King 481 North Main St., Kilmarnock. and Hunan, also Cantonese. Closed Sun. 4115 Geo. Washing- and almost 60 different toppings William Ave., West Point. 435-0405 Open 7 days. Limited seating. ton Mem. Hwy., 684-0777 to choose from. Open 7 days 11 843-4035 s Carried Away Cuisine Gour- L/D/$. Lancaster Square Shop- s Ruby Tuesday Burgers, a.m.–10 p.m. 6826 Walton Ln., s Hong Kong Central Crossing met entrees to go. Fresh salads, ping Center, 410 N. Main St., extensive salad bar. American Gloucester. 693-4065 Shopping Center, (Rt. 360 and homemade soups, baked Kilmarnock. 435-7979 style cooking. Curbside service. s Sweet Madeline’s Home- 30). 769-8832 breads, cakes, scones, muffins s Hope and Glory Inn’s Dining L/D/$$. 6749 Fox Center Pkwy., made soups, salads, desserts. s Sophie’s Place Family style and cookies. Closed Sun.-Mon. Hall Fine Dining, four courses, Gloucester. 694-4955 Café, delicatessen, catering, cor- restaurant, serving pastas, sea- B/L/D/$$. 10 N. Main St., down- prix fixe. Thurs.-Mon., D/$$$ s Sal’s Pizza subs, pizza, pastas. porate functions, box lunches. food, steaks; Open 7 days. $-$$; town Kilmarnock. 435-9191 Reservations required. 65 Tavern L/D/$$. 2520 George Washing- Open Mon.–Sat. L/$. Rt. 17 and 18950 Motel Dr., West Point. s Charlie’s Tiki Bar Put your Rd., Irvington. 438-6053 and ton Mem. Hwy.. 642-6470 Tidemill Rd., Gloucester. 843-2333 feet in the sand while enjoying 800-497-8228. s Salsa’s Mexican Grill Mexican 642-1780 s Pizza Hut West Point Shop- a beverage and eating local sea- www.hopeandglory.com atmosphere. Fajitas, tacos, chi- s Wild Ginger Fine Chinese ping Center, West Point. $ food. Burgers, crab legs, crab s KC’s Crabs and Cues Open michangas, enchiladas and veg- and Asian Cuisine. Open 7 843-3444 cakes and more. Live music Fri. 7 days. L/D/$$ 10428 Jessie etarian entrees. Karaoke. Open 7 days a week. L/D/$$ Gloucester s Tony and George’s Seafood and Sat. nights. (Hours subject Dupont Mem. Hwy. 435-7665 days. L/D/$. 4329 George Wash- Exchange Shopping Center, and Italian dishes. L/D/$$ 2880 to change according to weather) s Kilmarnock Inn Serving break- ington Mem. Hwy. 684-5545 6904 Main St., Gloucester. King William Ave., West Point. L/D $/$/$$. On the water at fast everyday with a reservation. s Sazeracs Gourmet dining fea- 694-0111 843-4448 Windmill Point Marina. Available for private events, turing soups, salads, appetizers s Wild Rabbit Cafe Coffee bar s Tops China Take out or eat 436-TIKI (8454) meetings, etc. 34 E. Church St., s Corner Bar and Grill Home of Kilmarnock. 435-0034 the ½ lb black angus burger, no www.kilmarnockinn.com filler crab cake and Thurs. night s Lee’s Hometown cooking and shrimp night. Casual dining and atmosphere. Full menu, local take out. Closed Sun. 5360 Mary seafood in season, homemade Ball Rd., Lively, corner of Rt. 3 desserts. Serving since 1939. and Rt. 201. 462-0110 Closed Sun. B/L/D/$. 30 S. Main s Country Cottage Ice Cream St., Kilmarnock. 435-1255 We live on the Chesapeake Shop and Fudge Factory s The Local Coffee, espresso, Hand-packed ice cream cones, bagels, and muffins for break- and so does our food. sundaes, splits and milkshakes. fast and soups, salads and sand- Homemade fudge in a variety of wiches for lunch. Outdoor patio. flavors and gourmet chocolate On/Off ABC. B/L/$. Open 7 candies. 795 Rappahannock Dr., days a week. 4337 Irvington Rd., White Stone. 435-3812 Irvington. 438-9356 www.thelo- s Dixie Deli Soups, hot and calblend.com cold sandwiches and salads. L/$. s Nate’s Trick Dog Cafe A res- Open Mon.-Fri. 55 Irvington Rd., taurant full of music, laughter, 4357 irvington road Kilmarnock. 435-6745 and food located in the “Shops sEl Charrito Restaurante at Trick Dog” in the watertown of irvington, VA 22480 Mexicano offering daily specials. Irvington. Open for dinner Mon.– 804-438-6363 Open 7 days a week. L/D $/$$ Sat. Reservations suggested. www.natestrickdogcafe.com 652 N. Main St., Kilmarnock. 4357 Irvington Rd., Irvington. 435-1791 438-6363 28 ß2IVAHßß3EPTEMBERß e Dining www.natestrickdogcafe.com Thurs.-Ladies Night. Sat.-live BBQ, sandwiches, breakfast spe- s Netcruisers Café Featur- music. D/$$$ Located inside the cials, eat-in or take-out. Dinner ing gourmet espresso coffees, White Stone Event Center. 606 specials Fri. Counter or booths. flowering and herbal teas, deli Chesapeake Dr., White Stone. B/L/$. Rt. 14/198, Mathews. sandwiches, real fruit smoothies 435-2300 725-7070 and italian ice cream. Free inter- www.whitestoneeventcenter.com s Lynne’s Family Restaurant net. Outdoor seating available. s St. Andrews Grille at the Fresh seafood platter, prime rib Closed Sun. B/L 8872 Mary Ball Tartan Golf Club. Daily specials, on Fri. and Sat., fresh cut steaks. Rd. 462-7711 homemade soups, salads, sea- Daily lunch special. Mon.-Sat. Eckhard’s s The Oaks at Lively. Casual food and sandwiches. Closed B/L/D/$$; Sun. B/L$$, 9303 family dining. Fresh meats and Tues. L/$$. 633 St. Andrew’s Ln., Buckley Hall Rd., Mathews. Res taurant seafood specials weekly. Daily Weems. 438-6009 725-9996 chef’s specials. Lunch Tues.– s Stevie’s Ice Cream Cones, s Sandpiper Reef with a view featuring… The Finest Food and Drink Fri. and Sun., Dinner Tues.–Sat. milkshakes, sundaes, specialty of the Piankatank River, features German, Italian, Fresh Seafood, Breakfast Sat. and Sun. L/D/$$. sundaes, Bay Blast, lattes, fresh seafood and prime beef, Black Angus Steaks & Local Soft Shell Crabs Rt. 3, Lively. 462-7050 smoothies and snow cones. Out- original desserts. Open Thurs.– s Oogywawas Daily specials, side seating area. 469 N. Main Sun. D/$$. Turn off Rt. 198 on dinner entrees ranging from St., Kilmarnock. Hours on Face- Rt. 626, follow signs. 342 Misti FRIDAY & SATURDAY prime rib to local oysters. Home- book. $ 435-2252 Cove Rd., Hallieford, Mathews. Featuring Black Angus Prime Rib of Beef made sides, sauces, dressings s Sting Ray’s Food Service 725-3331 and more. Outdoor seating avail- Specialty burgers, Italian sau- s Seabreeze Local seafood able. Full bar. Lunch Mon.-Thurs.; sage, sandwiches, snow cones, on the waterfront. Closed Mon. Wednesday – Saturday 4:30 – 9 p.m. Lunch and Dinner Fri.-Sat.; Sun. ice cream sundaes and more. $5 B/L/D Tues.–Sun. $$ Gwynn’s Sunday 3:30 – 8 p.m. Brunch. B/$/L/$/D/$$$ 238 N. lunch specials and meal deals. Island at the bridge, Mathews. Closed Mondays & Tuesdays Main St., Kilmarnock. Pet friendly. Wed.-Sat. B/L/$. 725-4000. 435-OOGY(6649) 3611 Irvington Rd., Irvington. s Shun Xing Chinese Restau- Your Hosts: s Pizza Hut L/$ D/$$, 589 N. 436-2720 rant Szechwan, Canton and Roberta Bradwick & Donald Marvin Main St., Kilmarnock. 435-3551 www.stingraysfoodservice.com Hunan cuisine. Eat in or take out, s River Market Gourmet shop s Thai Pot Thai and American open 7 days. $ In the Nottingham 2T 4OPPING s featuring lunches and dinners to food. Outdoor dining available. Shopping Center in Mathews [Directly across from Hummel Air Field] go. Homemade bread and salads, Closed Tues. 36 N. Main St., Courthouse. 725-4682 large wine selection. L/D/$/$$. Kilmarnock. 436-THAI (8424) s Skyy Blue Coffee House Closed Sun. 1 Rappahannock s Tides Inn – Dining Room and Gallery Relaxing, Bohemian Dr., White Stone. 435-1725 Regional favorites and gourmet atmosphere featuring gourmet s Rocket Billy’s breakfast, sand- fare with award winning wine coffee and coffee drinks, break- wiches, burgers, crabcakes, and list, views of Carters Creek. Boat fast, baked goods and lighter more. Outdoor pick-up window. dockage. D/$$$ 480 King Carter fare. Enjoy local artwork found in Closed Sun.-Mon. B/L/$ 851 Dr., Irvington. 438-5000 working artist studios as well as in Rappahannock Dr., White Stone. www.tidesinn.com our artists gallery. Free wifi. B/$; 435-7040 s Tides Inn – Chesapeake Club Open Wed.-Sat. 50 Church St., s Rose’s Steak House Featur- Multi-tiered layout with a casual Mathews. 725-7682 ing delicious bison and angus atmosphere and bar. Serving s Southwind Pizza Homemade burgers as well as the best steaks B/L/$$ D/$$$ 480 King Carter pizzas, sandwiches on home- in town. Dinner served Mon. and Dr., Irvington. 438-5000 made bread, fresh local seafood, Thurs.-Sat. Brunch on Sun. D/$$$ www.tidesinn.com handcrafted beer on tap, live 37 N. Main St., Kilmarnock. s Town Bistro Featuring a sea- music some Sat.; Wed. D/$$; BBQ • Smoked Meats 435-2855 sonal menu of locally inspired Thur.-Sat. L/D/$$. 44 Church St., s Sal’s Pizza Hot and cold subs, dishes. Open kitchen. Full bar. Mathews. 725-2766 Italian dishes and pizza. L/D/$$. Dinner only. Chef owned and s Stan-Strings Family Kitchen Seafood 456 North Main St., Kilmarnock. operated. $$$ 62 Irvington Rd., and Pizza Down home Southern 435-6770 Kilmarnock. 435-0070 cooking. Daily Specials. Pizza, Steak • Pasta s Sandpiper Est. 1982. Spe- s Willaby’s Burgers, sand- steaks, seafood, sandwiches, cializing in fresh seafood and wiches, lunch specials and more. paninis, subs. Open daily for hand cut meats. Open Tues.– Lunch Mon.-Sat. L/$ Visit us on B/L/D. $ Located at the old Sandwiches Sat. for dinner. D/$$$. 850 facebook! 327 Old Ferry Rd., at Cobbs Creek Market, Cobbs Rappahannock Dr., White Stone. the foot of the bridge in White Creek. 725-9797 435-6176 Stone. 435-0000 willabys.com s The White Dog Inn Dine Hours s Savannah Joe’s Barbecue indoors or out at an historic inn Tues. — Thurs. 11 a.m. — 9 p.m. Real hickory pit, slow smoked Mathews in the heart of Mathews. Coffee barbecued pork, ribs, chicken. s Chef Todd’s Family Restau- bar/Bistro. L/D $$ 68 Church St., Fri. — Sat. 11 a.m. — 11 p.m. Carryout available. Open 7 days rant Full service family dining. Mathews Courthouse. 725-7680 Sun. 11 a.m. — 4:30 p.m. a week. Live entertainment Fri. Appetizers, soups, salads, sand- Middlesex nights. L/D/$. Irvington Rd., wiches, seafood, steaks, burgers, Dozier’s Port Urbanna Marina Kilmarnock. 435-6000 BBQ, entrees, desserts. Mon.- s All Fired Up Smokehouse s Seven A sinful martini bar Sat., closed Sun. L/D/$$. 296 and Grill - BBQ, smoked meats, 25 Cross Street • Urbanna and restaurant. Open for dinner Main St., Mathews. 725-3833 seafood, steak, pasta, sand- (804) 286-9016 Wed.–Sat. Wed.-Date Night; s Linda’s Diner Hamburgers, wiches. 25 Cross St., 30 t e 3EPTEMBERßßß2IVAHßß29 Rivah Reader Recipes Dining 29 t Urbanna. 286-9016 the few remaining drug store lunch Bucatini di pesce Wait 15 seconds, then the bay s Bella’s Pizza, subs, dinners. counters. Sandwiches, soups, ice Northumberland scallops, spread them evenly. Open 7 days. Open for break- cream, real milk shakes. B/L/$. s Azalea Grove Tea Room serv- Ingredients: Add the chopped clams and fast Fri.–Sun. L/D/$$ 16273 Gen. Urbanna. 758-5344 ing lunch. Children’s parties 11–2 1 lb bucatini (or linguine) pour the white clam sauce Puller Hwy. Deltaville. 776-7750 s Moo’s Deli - featuring Boar’s or by reservation. $ 316 Main St., ½ cup extra virgin olive oil (to into the mix & cover on a low s Bethpage Miniature Golf Head meats and cheeses. Riv- Reedville. 453-5300 cover the skillet about ¼ inch) flame. Start the littlenecks and and Ice Creamery 20 Flavors of erside Center-South, Deltaville. s Callao Dairy Freeze Open 1 tbsp. minced garlic mussels in the steamer. Start Hershey’s hand dipped ice cream 776-7021 every day. 362 Northumberland 1 bunch scallions, sliced (8-10 the pasta. Get the camera. and soft serve. Banana splits, sun- s Moo’s Deli at Norview Hwy., Callao. 529-6881 stalks, white to light green) Put the filled colander in the daes, home made waffle cones, Marina - Food To Go - featuring s Chitterchats Ice cream, des- ½ green bell pepper julienne serving bowl & pour the hot milkshakes, smoothies and more. Boar’s Head meets and cheeses. serts, gifts and coffee. 846 Main sliced, about 1 in. long & water over it so as to fill the Urbanna. 758-GOLF Norview Marina, Broad Creek, St., Reedville. ½ red (or orange, yellow) bell dish to keep warm. Toss the s Cafe By the Bay Sandwiches, Deltaville. 776-8200 s Crazy Crab Views of Cock- pepper, cut the same water & add pasta to bowl. paninis, salads, coffee. B/L, Open s Pilot House Inn Luncheon rell’s Creek from both the dining 1 large tomato, seeded & Decoratively arrange the 7 days. $ 17435 Gen. Puller Hwy. bar Mon.-Fri. and Sun.; seafood room and deck. Daily chef’s spe- diced shellfish all around the bowl, Deltaville. 776-0303 buffet Fri. and Sat. night; break- cials feature seafood, steaks and Mix: 1 tsp. dried basil symmetrically. Pour the Zuppa s Café Mojo Fresh seafood, fast bar Sat. and Sun. B/L/D/$$. chicken dishes. Closed Mon. 1 tsp. Italian seasoning (sauce) over the shellfish. pastas, international fare. Dine Rt. 3, Topping. 758-2262 L/D/$$. 902 Main St., Reedville. ½ tsp. dried parsley Caribbean style. Reservations s Rudy’s Pizza Pizza, subs, ribs, 453-6789 ½ tsp. dried red pepper Capt. Tom Colligan accepted only for parties of 6 BBQ. Carry out only. $ 2324 Greys s Deli at Cockrell’s Creek Sea- 1 can chopped clams (4-5 oz.) Urbanna, VA or more. D/$$$. 230 Virginia St., Point Rd., Topping. 758-0605 food Crab cakes and seafood 1 can white clam sauce Urbanna. 758-4141 s Something Different Home- salads. Full sandwich menu, s China Spring Szechuan, made foods. BBQ, smoked daily specials, luncheon plates, Prepare ahead in separate THREE-DAY Hunan Cantonese cuisine. Take meats, local seafood; soups, entrees. Dining facility overlook- bowls: COCONUT CAKE out or few tables for eat in. Open homemade sides and desserts ing Cockrell’s Creek. Phone in 6 6” calamari, about 6 inches 7 days. L/D/$ In Saluda, 126 Gen- including premium natural ice for takeout. ABC on/off. $ 567 long, cleaned & cut into rings Ingredients: eral Puller Hwy. 758-2266 creams. Sandwiches made to Seaboard Rd., off Fleeton Rd., (tentacles optional) 1 yellow or lemon cake mix (2 s CoCoMo’s Where summer order, coffee, freshly roasted Reedville. 453-6326 15-20 shrimp, (30-count) cake mixes if you plan to make never ends. The original CoCo- peanuts, fine wines and cheeses. s For the Occasions Serv- cleaned & deveined 4 layers) Mo’s is back! Offering fresh Country sausage made and aged ing lunch and dinner; seafood, 1 lb. sea scallops seafood, steaks, burgers and on site. Limited seating. Take steaks and chicken. $$, 803 1 lb. bay scallops Icing sandwiches as well as a full bar. home available. Closed Mon.– Northumberland Hwy., Callao. Large clams 16 oz. sour cream 1134 Timberneck Rd., Deltaville. Tues. B/L/$ Located 2 miles north 529-6993 2 lbs. littleneck clams 2 cups sugar $$-$$$ 776-8822 of Urbanna. 758-8000 s Horn Harbor House Res- 1 bag mussels, bearded & 1 12 oz. bag or can coconut s Colonial Pizza Greek-Italian s Steamboat Restaurant taurant Come by land or sea. cleaned ½ tsp. vanilla and American food. L/D/$$. At Located at the Piankatank River Nightly specials, fresh seafood, Large container of Cool Whip the foot of Urbanna Creek bridge. Golf Course. Salads, sandwiches hand-cut steaks. Full menu avail- Utensils: Watling St., Urbanna. 758-4079 at lunch; full gourmet dinner able in lounge and deck. Wed.– Large skillet with lid; splatter Bake cake in two round pans, s Cross Street Coffee Gourmet menu. Meeting facilities and Sun. $$$. 836 Horn Harbor Rd., screen; pasta fork; pasta pot cool and cut into four layers and organic coffee. Sandwiches, catering. Open for Lunch Tues.- Burgess. 453-3351 with built in colander preferred; with an electric knife or dental paninis, pastries. Open 7 days. Sun.; Dinner Fri. and Sat. Brunch s Lottsburg Cafe Open 7 steamer pots for clams & floss works great. Cross St., Urbanna. 758-1002 Sun. $$ 6198 Stormont Rd., days a week serving breakfast & mussels; and a good size clay Mix sour cream, sugar, coconut s Dano’s Pizza Pizza and subs. Hartfield. 776-6516 lunch daily, Thurs.–Sat. including serving bowl. (leaving some coconut out to Take out or eat in, free deliv- s Sunset Bar and Grill Seafood dinner. B/L/$ D/$$. 2919 Walms- sprinkle on top of cake), and ery. $$ 10880 Gen. Puller Hwy., and steaks. Karaoke Thurs., Fri. ley Rd. Callao. 529-5300 Preparation: vanilla. Spread between layers Hartfield. 776-8031 Live bands Sat. Breakfast buffet s Luna Restaurant Steak and This goes real fast: heat the of cake, saving 1 cup for icing s Debbie’s Family Restaurant on Sat. and Sun. 16197 Gen. seafood with a touch of Italy. pasta pot & steamers. Start of cake. Steak, salmon, pastas, salads, Puller Hwy., Deltaville. 776-8803 Open 7 days a week. Lunch $, the large clams going at once. Add leftover mixture to cool sandwiches, seafood, Build your s Taylor’s Fresh seafood, steaks dinner $$$, Sunday brunch $. In the skillet heat the oil on whip and spread on top and own burgers. Eat in, take out. and pasta. Lunch specials. 17390 Richmond Rd., Callao. high then add the garlic. Use sides of cake. Sprinkle with Open every day. Sat. and Sun. L/D/$$. 17321 General Puller 529-LUNA the screen to protect yourself. leftover coconut. Add cherries breakfast. B/L/D/$$ 6209 Gen. Hwy., Deltaville. 776-9611 s Maverick’s at the crossroads As soon as the garlic begins on top and mint leaves for Puller Hwy., Locust Hill. 758-9595 s The Galley Steaks, sea- of Rts. 360 and 200 in Bur- to brown, add the calamari. decorations or strawberries. s DooWilly Concessions food, barbecue. Open 7 days. gess. Seafood, sandwiches and Toss evenly and cook for 20 Refrigerate for three days. Cheese steaks, crabcakes, sea- L/D/$$. 16236 Gen. Puller Hwy., subs. Closed Tues. B/L 15017 seconds. Turn the oil down The longer it’s refrigerated, food, sandwiches, subs, wraps, Deltaville. 776-6040 Northumberland Hwy., Burgess. a little and add the scallions. the moister it gets. daily specials. Catering and spe- s Toby’s Seafood, weekly spe- 453-4990 Mix for 15 seconds and add cial events. $ 758-0630 cials. D/Mon.–Sat. with bar s Newsome’s Restaurant the peppers. As soon as the Deborah Brooks s Eckhard’s German, Italian, opening at 3 p.m. $$$. 220 Jack’s Breakfast (express breakfast peppers wilt a little, add the White Stone, VA fresh seafood, Black Angus Place, Deltaville. 776-6913 Tues.–Fri.) and lunch Tues.–Sat., tomato. Mix evenly with the steaks. Chef’s daily specials. Fea- s Virginia Street Cafe Fresh dinner Wed.–Fri. Daily Specials. pasta fork then immediately turing Black Angus Prime Rib seafood, grilled steaks, local B/L/D/$. Rt. 200, Burgess. add the spices. Add the shrimp Fri. and Sat. Open Wed.–Sun.; clam chowder, Belgian waffles, 453-9071 to the mix, covering them closed Mon.–Tues. Reservations reuben sandwiches specialties. s Nino’s Pizza and Subs Eat in or evenly in the skillet for 15 more Send your rivah recipe to suggested. $$$ Rt. 3, Topping. Open 7 days. B/L/D/$. Urbanna. carry out. Featuring NY and Sicil- seconds. Add the sea scallops. [email protected] 758-4060 758-3798 ian pizzas, subs and Italian din- s Marshall’s Drug Store One of ners. L/D/$. 58 Northumberland 30 ß2IVAHßß3EPTEMBERß e Dining Open Overlooking Cockrell’s Creek Hwy, Callao. 529-7548 tions suggested. Wed.–Sun. 190 and Sun. brunch. 21 Polk St., Tuesday - Friday Open 5:00pm s The Oak Tree located at Quin- Plantation Dr., Coles Point. L/D/$ Montross. 493-8624 Saturday - Sunday Open 12 noon ton Oaks Golf Course. Lunch 7 472-5528 s Kinsale Harbour Restaurant days a week. Dinner Wed.–Sat. s Angelo’s Italian dishes includ- Come by boat or by car. Eat in ™ 262 Quinton Oaks Ln., Callao. ing pasta, sandwiches, subs; or carry out. Serving breakfast or RESTAURANT ON HISTORIC MAIN STREET 529-5200 gyros, steaks and more. Open lunch, Fri.–Sun. 285 Kinsale Rd. R E E D V I L L E M A R I N A REEDVILLE, VIRGINIA s Leadbelly’s located at Fair- 7 days a week. L/D; $/$$ 15835 472-2514 804-453-6789 port Marina. Casual waterfront Kings Hwy., Montross. 493-8694 s The Mooring Waterfront dining. Call for hours. L/D $/$$. s The Art of Coffee Serving dining. Outside dining available. 252 Polly Cove Rd., Reedville. gourmet coffees, latte’s, mochas, L/D/$$ At Port Kinsale Marina 453-5002 teas, smoothies, frappes and and Resort, 363 Allen Point Ln. , s The Tavern Restaurant com- pastries. Breakfast, lunches and Kinsale. 472-4470, 472-4470 SANDPIPER REEF fort food in lovingly restored homemade soups. Art is always s Nancy’s Ice Cream Shoppe Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, on the menu! Open 7 days a Open Tues.–Sun. Soft serve Heathsville. Homemade breads, week. Free wifi. 15722 Kings ice cream cones, milk shakes, Check out our live music schedule, soups, desserts and more. Local Hwy., Montross. 493-9651 sundaes, flurries, floats, malts, fresh local seafood, steaks cut to order, seafood and produce featured. www.theartofcoffee.biz brownie a la modes, banana Lunch and dinner, Thurs.–Sun. s Backdraft Daily specials. splits, snowballs. $ 301 Washing- sandwiches, Sunday brunch, full bar 580-7900 B/L/D/$$. Corner of Rt. 202/203, ton Ave., Colonial Beach. s Tommy’s Prime beef, seafood 7415 Oldhams Rd., Kinsale. 224-1212 and daily specials. Wine and bar. 472-4200 s Riverboat on the Potomac Open All Year Waterfront and dock. Open for s Coles Point Tavern Res- Potomac River views from every )PVSTćVSo4BUot4VOo dinner all year Wed.–Sun. D/$$. taurant and Bar featuring new dining room. Serving breakfast, 729 Main St., Reedville. 453-4666 full menu. Weekly lunch and lunch and dinner, prime rib and tXXXTBOEQJQFSSFFGOFU dinner specials. Dine in/carry seafood. Dock and dine avail- .JTUZ$PWF3Et)BMMJFGPSEt.BUIFXT Richmond out. Closed Wed. Package store able. 301 Beach Terrace, Colo- s Anna’s Italian Restaurant open til midnight. 850 Salisburg nial Beach. 224-7055 And Pizza Pasta, pizza, subs, Park Rd., Hague. B/L/D/$ s Seaside French and Thai- seafood and steaks. Open 7 days 472-3856 Closed Mon. L/D 201 Wilder Love to cook? Send your recipes a week. L/D/$$. 53 Gordon Ln., s Dockside Restaurant and Ave., Colonial Beach. 224-2410 to [email protected] Warsaw. 333-9222 the Blue Heron Pub Fine dining. s Stratford Hall Cafe light fare s China Inn L/D$$ 5059 Rich- Seafood, steak, veal, pasta and including sandwiches and soups, mond Rd., Warsaw. 333-9333 chicken. Live music on the week- catering available, Tues.-Sun. L/$, s The Daily Coffee shop w/ ends. L/D/$$ 1787 Castlewood 483 Great House Rd., Stratford. breakfast sandwiches, paninis, Dr., Colonial Beach. 224-8726 493-9696 FAUNCE SEAFOOD deli sandwiches and salads. www.docksiderestaurantand- s Wilkerson’s Seafood Restau- K:;L v )RLM>KL v -AKBFI Closed Sun. B/L/$ 130 Court Cir. blueheronpub.com rant Variety of seafood, including cle, Warsaw. 333-3455 s Driftwood Fresh seafood, a buffet, sandwiches, lunch spe- K:;F>:M v BLA v-<:EEHIL s Fat Finch Cafe Seafood and steaks and home cooked vege- cials and much more. Beautiful steaks. Open Tues.–Fri. for lunch tables. Closed Mon.-Tues. L/D/$ views of the Potomac. L/D/$/$$ K:;<:D>L :G= 'N and dinner, Sat. dinner only. 5157 Coles Point Rd., Hague. 900 Mckinney Blvd., Colonial L/$ D/$$$ 4288 Richmond Rd., 472-3892 Beach. 224-7117 Warsaw. 333-3188 s Espresso Station Gour- s Yesterday’s Daily lunch 2 LOCATIONS to serve you BETTER! s Hunan Village Chinese Res- met coffee shop. Closed Sun. and dinner specials. Prime rib, taurant Specializing in Hunan 215 Washington Ave., Colonial seafood, steaks, chops, pasta CALL AHEAD TO PLACE YOUR ORDER and Szechwan Cuisine. Daily Beach. 224-0045 and Mexican. Children’s menu lunch specials. Dine in or carry s Fat Freda’s Soups, sand- and takeout. Open Tues.–Sun. 804-493-8690 804-333-3935 out. Open 7 days. L/D/$ 453 wiches. L/D/$ 119 Hawthorne L/D/$$ 15220 Kings Hwy., 2811 Cople Hwy., Montross 123 Maple St. Unit 3, Warsaw Main St., Warsaw. 333-1688 St., Colonial Beach. 224-1211 Montross. 493-0718 s Northern Neck Gourmet s Good Eats Cafe Dinner served Homemade chicken salad and Thurs.–Sun., Sun. Brunch. Thurs. quiche, sandwiches and salads. is date night. Chef-owned/oper- Sat. multi-course wine dinners, ated. D/$$ (Rts. 202 and 203), call for details. L/D/$ 115 Main 12720 Cople Hwy., Kinsale. St., Warsaw. 333-3012 472-4385 www.goodeatscafe.net www.northernneckgourmet.com s High Tides on the Potomac s Roma’s Italian Restaurant Steak and seafood restaurant Complete Italian menu. Lunch located on the boardwalk with and dinner specials. Open 7 days views of the Potomac River. Tiki a week. L/D/$/$$ 5061 Richmond bar on a white sandy beach! Live Rd., Warsaw. 333-1932 music on weekends. Sun. brunch. 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So my nephews were up in Deltaville. So a well- ice. I have rarely seen mack- was out of the bag they all Disloyalty coming to stay with us for known Lebanese captain and erel sold at J&W, but they started raving about what a a weekend. They are 18 and a fishing guide whose name said they bought the fish great day they had, how many ecently I caught my wife 21. Rather than go fishing, rhymes with “Mercy” took in Gloucester. I have never fish they had caught, and how Rin a diabolical plot of my wife and her sister were them out fishing and, what seen a group of people more they would never forget that disloyalty. I have often writ- going to take them to Wil- is worse, is that “Mrs. Watch excited about eating a meal. day for the rest of their lives. ten about what a horrible liamsburg to get them some out for that wake” went on the It was as though they had I was happy for them and my fisherman I am. I take full suits for college. I wrote fishing trip with them. She actually caught the fish. reputation was solidly intact blame for my guests, and I down the essential items such never even hinted that I take Finally, my wife broke as a “city boy.” am generally willing to do as plain navy suit, black tie them or that I go. Apparently, down and, like a good Catho- everything it takes to make a shoes, white shirts, etc. the Lebanese fishing captain lic girl, confessed the sin. successful fishing trip. There Here is where the plot thick- hinted that I was sort of a jinx She said she had wanted the Douglas M. Nabhan is are too many variables for ens. They did not go shopping and it would be a better trip if boys to have a special day and a lawyer with the firm me, especially the “get up at (they had done that earlier). I was left at home. knew the only way to make of Williams Mullen in the crack of dawn” one. That They went fishing! My wife So everyone comes march- it happen was to organize a Richmond and has had a one is associated with my chartered a fishing boat from ing in with big smiles and a charter fishing trip without weekend home in Deltaville work week. Lancaster County to pick them lot of Spanish mackerel on telling me. As soon as the cat for 19 years.
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REEDVILLE––The eighth show features and museum annual Antique & Classic admission. Boat Show, sponsored by The nautical flea market the Reedville Fishermen’s will be located at the museum Museum and the Tidewater campus. The parade will Chapter of the Antique and begin at 3 p.m. Classic Boat Society will be The oyster fair, in asso- held September 9 through 11. ciation with the Tidewater Most of the boats will Oyster Growers Association arrive September 9 and (TOGA), will begin at 9 a.m. depart September 11. The in the Bethany United Meth- major public events will be odist Church fellowship hall, held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. according to TOGA president September 10 along Main David Turney. Street in Reedville. Speakers will address oyster Highlights will include stock rebuilding efforts in the boat tours, refreshments, a Chesapeake Bay, small-scale nautical flea market, free commercial production, and water taxis to view boats, an growing your own oysters. oyster fair and an old boat An oyster nursery tour will parade. be offered at the conclusion Classic boats docked on of the discussions. Cockrell’s Creek behind Oyster seed will be avail- homes and businesses on able on a first come first Main Street can be viewed served basis and vendors will by land or by water taxi. A offer oyster floats, cages and $5 “Pier Pass” will cover all related supplies.
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nless noted, all rates are per Private lunches and dinners. Walk Unight and all lodgings are to restaurants and shops. WiFi. with the 804 area code. Call the $$$-$$$$ 435-0034 lodging place for more informa- www.kilmarnockinn.com tion. $ indicates average nightly s Historical Lancaster Tavern room rates $ = $40 to 80; $$ = Bed and Breakfast 8373 Mary $90 to $120; $$$ = $130 to $160; Ball Rd. (Rt. 3) across from Mary $$$$ over $160. Ball Washington Museum in Lancaster Courthouse. 2 master Essex suites. Internet, antique furnish- s Days Inn motel Rt. 17, Tap pa- ings. Restaurant, includes full hannock Blvd., in Tappahannock. breakfast. $$$$ 462-0080 60 rooms. Cable TV. Free conti- www.lancastertavern.com nental breakfast. Rates:$. s Tides Inn 480 King Carter Dr. 443-9200 on Carters Creek in Irvington. Par s The Essex Inn Bed and 3 golf course on-site, champion- Breakfast historic Tappahannock ship golf at The Golden Eagle, Greek revival inn. Four rooms and swimming, tennis, sailing, biking, four suites all with private baths, summer children’s program, spa, DSL or Wi-Fi access, cable TV, special events, golf and family most with working fireplaces. Full package plans. Rates:$$$$. gourmet breakfast. Rates:$$$. 438-5000 www.tidesinn.com 443-9900 or 866-377-3982 s Whispering Pines Motel 226 s Holiday Inn Express Rt. 17, Historic Lancaster Tavern Bed and Breakfast Methodist Church Rd. (off Rt. 3) Tappahannock Blvd., 63 rooms, in White Stone. Twenty-five guest pool, business center, fitness rooms, 2 suites; swimming pool, center, washer and dryer, free Washington Mem. Hwy, (Rt. 17) and post office. Private baths, TV, fresh fruit. Golf packages and Wifi. Rates:$-$$. 435-1101 internet use and breakfast. Rates: Gloucester Point, at the York queen-sized beds and breakfast. fishing charters arranged. King, s Yankee Point Marina Cot- $$$. 445-1200 River bridge.16 rooms with refrig- No smoking. Rates: $$. 693-0270 queen and twin rooms, all with tages, 1303 Oak Hill Rd., s Southside Motel and Marina erators and microwaves. Cable s Tidewater Motel 3666 private baths. Weekday and Lancaster, (Rt. 610) in Ottoman Rts. 360 and 17 in Tappahannock. TV. Rates: $-$$. 642-3337 George Washington Mem. Hwy. weekend specials. Rates:$$. near Merry Point Ferry. Pool. Cot- 30 rooms, TV, microwave and s Hampton Inn 6638 Forest Hill (Rt. 17), 4 miles north of the Cole- 435-6238 www.floweringfields- tages: fully equipped 3-bdrm/2 refrigerator, pool. Free boat slips Ave., Gloucester, close to Glouc- man Bridge in Hayes, 33 rooms, bandb.homestead.com bath on creek with dock and available. Rates:$. 443-3363 ester’s Historic District. Free hot some with kitchenettes. Pool. s Holiday Inn Express 599 ramp. 462-7018 s Super 8 Rts. 17 in breakfast, WiFi, indoor pool, Non-smoking rooms available. North Main St., Kilmarnock. 68 www.yankeepointmarina.com Tappahannock. 43 rooms with fitness center, meeting room, Rates:$. 642-2155 rooms with WiFi, extended stay cable TV, high speed inter- on site guest laundry. All 84 rooms, handicap rooms, meet- Mathews net, some with microwave and rooms have 32” cable TV, coffee Lancaster ing room, business center and s Bethel Beach Inn, 1751 Bethel most with refrigerators. Suites makers, laptop desk and more. s Back Inn Time 445 Irvington outdoor pool. Full hot breakfast. Beach Rd., Onemo. Located and king-sized rooms available. Rates: $-$$. 693-9393 Rd., Kilmarnock. A classic B&B, Rates:$$$. 436-1500 or on 11 wooded acres, just min- Rates:$. 443-3888 s Inn at Warner Hall 4750 features four rooms with private (800) 844-0124 utes from a sandy beach on s Dollar Inn Rts. 360 and 17 east Warner Hall Rd., Gloucester. A baths, AC, Wi-Fi, gourmet break- s Hope and Glory Inn 65 Chesapeake Bay. Offers a luxu- of Tappahannock. 25 rooms with plantation created in 1642, by fast and modern conveniences. Tavern Rd., Irvington. Boutique rious suite with a king size bed, cable TV. Rates:$. 443-3366 George Washington’s great-great $$-$$$ 435-2318 hotel fashioned from an historic upscale bathroom and private . grandfather, Augustine Warner. www.backinntime.biz schoolhouse, eclectically styled. deck. Perfect for bicyclists and Gloucester The inn is a 38-acre waterfront s Bel Air Mansion and Guest Soak in our hip pool, taste wine in kayakers. $$ 725-0517 or s Airville Plantation, 6423 TC retreat. Fine dining Fri. and Sat. House 1632 Belle Isle Rd., our vineyard or cruise aboard our www.bethelbeachinn.com Walker Rd., Gloucester. A pre- Rooms feature antiques and pri- Lancaster. Fully furnished water- vessel. Extraordinary corporate s Buckley Hall Inn 11293 Buck- Revolutionary estate on 400 acres vate baths. Some have views of front homes at Belle Isle State retreats and magical weddings. ley Hall Rd., on Rt. 198 in Mathews in Zanoni, operates as a bed and the Severn River, a fireplace and Park. Mansion has whirlpool tub 438-6053 and 800-497-8228 offers a variety of rooms, all with breakfast with two guest rooms Jacuzzi. Rates: $$$$ and accommodates six. Guest www.hopeandglory.com private baths. Country break- in the main house (circa 1756) 800-331-2720 house accommodates eight. s Inn at Levelfields 10155 Mary fast, some four poster beds and and a cottage with kitchenette. www.warnerhall.com Canoes and bicycles included. Ball Rd., (Rt. 3) in Lancaster. B&B fireplaces, well-stocked library. Pool table, TV room, pool and s North River Inn Bed and Seasonal rates. 462-5030 dcr.vir- featuring six guest rooms. King/ Rates: $$-$$$. full breakfasts. Water access to Breakfast on 100 waterfront ginia.gov/state_parks/bel.shtml queen beds, fireplaces; four 725-1900 or (888) 450-9145 Mobjack Bay. Rates: $$-$$$. 694- acres features antiques, air-con- s Creek View Farm Bed and rooms with private baths and two www.BuckleyHall.com 0287 ditioning, telephones, and pri- Breakfast 735 Norwood Church with shared bath. Rowing school, s The Inn at Tabbs Creek 384 s Comfort Inn 6639 Forest Hill vate baths, with views of the river, Rd., Morattico. Open May 1–Oct. pool, library. Rates:$$-$$$ 435- Turpin Ln., Port Haywood. A Ave., Gloucester, close to Glouc- creek or fields. Full breakfast on 31. Two guest rooms, includes full 6887 or (800) 238-5578 waterfront retreat situated on a ester’s Historic District. Free con- weekends. Canoes available and breakfast. Rates:$. 462-7427 www.calmwatersrowing.com secluded creek. Over 800 ft. of tinental breakfast, outdoor pool, deep water dock. Rates: $$-$$$. www.creekviewbb.com s Kilmarnock Inn 34 East waterfront and 8 acres of wooded and health club privileges. Hot 693-1616 or 877-248-3030 s Flowering Fields Bed and Church St., Kilmarnock. 16 pri- and open space. The main Inn is tub rooms. All 79 rooms have TVs s The Willows Bed and Break- Breakfast 232 Flowering Field vate guest rooms and suites, an 1820’s newly renovated farm- and internet. Rates: $$. 695-1900 fast on a quiet rural road in a Rd., White Stone. Full breakfast breakfast served each morning. house with separate cottages s Gloucester Inn 1408 George former Victorian country store with crab cakes, omelets and Meeting room and event space. housing the luxury t 36 e 3EPTEMBERßßß2IVAHßß35 Lodging
35 t suites just across the heart of historic Urbanna. Four breakfast, is at 15378 Gen. Puller s Ivy Cottage, Hinton Ln., off Rt. mast built into the home. One garden and pool. Rate: $$-$$$$. guest rooms (one suite) all with Hwy. (Rt. 33) at Hardyville. 3 near Piankatank River Bridge. guest room with private bath in 725-5136 private baths. Breakfasts, WiFi, 761-7058 Upscale guest cottage for two main house. Coach house with www.InnatTabbsCreek.com gardens, porches, private park- s Deltaville Dockside Inn on on the Piankatank River. Features four guest rooms with private s Kingston Plantation located ing. $$-$$$ 758-2809. Rt. 33 one mile east of Deltaville. central air, full kitchen, living baths and water views. Waterside on the North River. It has 10,000 www.atherstonhall.com Air-conditioning, cable TV, pool. room, bedroom with adjoining cottage with two luxury suites. square feet of living area, six s Bethany Inn at Leafwood 820 Rates: $. 776-9224 bath and a year-round porch. Boat slips available. Breakfast. fireplaces, hardwood flooring, Gloucester Rd., Saluda. 1780’s s Dragon Run Inn on Rts. 17 and Non-smoking. Amenities include Rates:$$$–$$$$ 453-5209 three suites and two rooms with Colonial home located in Saluda. 602 in Church View. Large rooms, cable TV, VCR, DVD, telephone, s GrandView Bed and Break- adjoining bath. Rates: $$$-$$$$ The garden cottage has a queen private baths, Jacuzzi, self-con- pier, complimentary breads, cere- fast, 114 Riverside Ln., Reedville. 725-5831 bed, sitting room, kitchenette trolled heat and air. Rates:$$ with als, coffee and teas. Call Suzanne Waterfront bed and breakfast on s Sycamore Haven House and private bath. The Acacia full breakfast. 758-5719 at 757-472-7211 for reservations. the Chesapeake Bay, close to located in Susan south of Mathews Room and Leafwood Room are www.dragon-run-inn.com s Pilot House Inn on Rt. 3 about Smith Island and Tangier cruises. Courthouse, is a rambling 1865 upstairs in the main house and s Edentide Inn at Bland Point on a mile from the Rappahannock Private pier, breakfast, wheelchair antebellum farmhouse. It has two rented as one for total privacy. the Piankatank River, Deltaville. River Bridge. 24 rooms, cable tele- accessible. Rates:$$. 453-3890 bedrooms and a screened porch. The upstairs bath has an old Three air-conditioned rooms with vision, WiFi, dining room, confer- s Ma’Margaret’s House 249 Rates: $$ 725-0147 fashion tub. Rooms include full TV and VCR. Private sitting room ence room, and airport adjacent Greenfield Rd., Reedville, is a www.sycamorehaven.net breakfast, snacks, robes, WiFi, with fireplace, private screened to inn. Rates:$. 758-2262 lovingly restored grandmother’s s The White Dog Inn 68 Church TV with DVD player, DVD library, porch. Boat slips available. Sand home expanded to meet the St., Mathews Court House, offers sun-room with Direct TV and beach and fishing pier. Full break- Northumberland needs of the twenty-first century. two elegant suites with a variety library, and grounds for walking fast. Rates:$$-$$$ 776-6915 s Azalea Grove Bed and Break- Built in 1914 as the residence of of amenities. Continenal break- or relaxing. Massage available. s Hampstead Farm, located fast on Millionaires Row, 316 the proprietor’s grandparents. All fast or brunch. Restaurant with (864) 934-7308 three miles outside of Urbanna, Main St., Reedville. A Victorian rooms have private baths, per- 3 chefs, coffee house, bar and s The Chesapeake Inn Urban- on Streets Ln., the farm is a circa mansion with southern elegance. sonal thermostat, TV and WiFi. lounge, Wi-Fi Internet and more. na’s unique boutique hotel cater- 1750 home that once belonged Rooms include full breakfast. Tea 453-9110 Rates $$$$ 725-7680 ing to the boater, business and to a relative of George Wash- room available. Rates:$$. s Northumberland Motel on www.TheWhiteDogInn.com leisure traveler. Located in the ington. This three bedroom, two 453-5300 436 Northumberland Hwy. (Rt. heart of historic Urbanna. bath home is available for rent. s Bay Motel on Rt. 360 near 360), Callao. 11 rooms; daily/ Middlesex 758-1111 Massage sessions available. The Reedville, 18754 Northumberland weekly/monthly rentals. Rates:$. s Atherston Hall the elegance www.TheChesapeakeInn.com farm overlooks 100 acres of green Hwy. 20 air-conditioned rooms 529-6370. of English country living in the s The Deltaville Inn, a bed and pasture. 758-5708 or 824-4777 with cable television and phone; s Harrow House Lovers Lane, swimming pool. Rates: $. Richmond Deltaville. View of Jackson Creek 453-5171 s Greenwood Bed and Break- and the Bay. Three double rooms s Cats Cove Cottage off the fast, 99 Maple St., Warsaw. Two “Top 100 in the World” – two times with shared bath, air-conditioned, West Yeocomico River, 2273 guest rooms with private baths, “Top 10 in America” – four times cable TV, continental breakfast. Mundy Pt. Rd., Callao. A pri- cable TV; central dining for guests. Rates:$. 815-3102 vate waterfront cottage for two. Country breakfast. Rates:$. s Heaven Scent Bed and Break- Sailboat depth deep-water 333-4353 fast at Chick Cove Manor, 14180 pier. Swimming pool, rowboat. s Best Western 4522 Richmond Gen. Puller Hwy., Deltaville. Continental breakfast served Rd., Warsaw. 38 rooms, includ- Farmhouse with ground floor weekends. Two night minimum. ing suites, satellite TV, air condi- room with king bed, upstairs Rates:$$. 529-5056 tioning, swimming pool, exercise family suite of two queen-bedded s Cottages at Ingram Bay, room. Continental breakfast. rooms sharing a bath. Refresh- Wicomico Church. 545 Harvey’s Rates:$-$$$. 333-1700 )PQFBOE(MPSZ*OO ments and full breakfast on large Neck Rd. Heathsville. Off Remo Westmoreland screened porch. 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Alexander Graham Bell’s the historic district of Urbanna. s Fleeton Fields Bed and Break- summer home on the Potomac Virginia’s Cottage has a queen fast 2783 Fleeton Rd., at Fleeton River. Listed on the National Reg- bed, kitchenette, bath, porch Point near Reedville. Three water ister of Historic Places and is a with rockers, and private garden view suites with private baths, Virginia Historic Landmark. Four with rain shower. King Suite robes, WiFi. Kayak and canoe rooms with private baths. Wine includes separate sitting room, available. Children and pets with and cheese each evening, full five days every week - thursday thru monday jacuzzi bath and shower. Watling prior arrangement. Breakfast. breakfast. Rates:$$-$$$. Suite includes two rooms with Rates:$$$-$$$$ 453-5014 224-7000 www.thebellhouse.com www.hopeandglory.com queen beds, and a private bath. s Gables Bed and Breakfast Inn s General’s Ridge Vineyard 804-438-6053 Inn All include full breakfast, robes, at 859 Main St. in Reedville on 1618 Weldons Dr., Hague. The DirecTV, WiFi, library and patio. Cockrell’s Creek. Victorian Cap- Manor House, a three-bedroom 804-438-WINE (9463) Vineyard Rates:$$-$$$. 758-4661 tain’s Mansion c.1874 National home with full kitchen, dining and www.innaturbannacreek.com Register with 1800’s schooner living spaces. Rates: $$$$. Vine- 36 ß2IVAHßß3EPTEMBERß e Lodging yard Views, a two-bedroom home River. Four guest rooms. Private with full kitchen, dining and living bath, individual temperature con- spaces. Rates $$$-$$$$. Homes trols. A guest kitchenette is avail- situated in the vineyard. Com- able on the main floor. Rates:$-$$. plimentary bottle of wine with 472-2044 accommodations. 703-313-9742 s The Plaza B & B, 21 Weems or 493-0226 St., Colonial Beach. Six guest www.generalsridgevineyard.com rooms with private baths; two full s Guest Houses at Stratford suites, four mini-suites. Full break- Hall, Rt. 214. The Cheek and the fast and afternoon refreshment Astor guest houses each have included. Heated pool and hot a fully-equipped kitchen, living tub. Rates:$$$-$$$$. Two cot- room, central heating and air con- tages also available. The Garden ditioning and guest rooms with Cottage, adjoining the property, is private baths. 21 guest rooms. equipped with kitchen, central air, Breakfast and tour included. washer/dryer, dishwasher, cable Rates:$$. 493-8038 ext. 8504 TV. Accommodates six. The Yellow s The Inn at Montross 21 Polk Door Cottage, three blocks away, St., Montross. Bed and breakfast has one bedroom and bath and with 5 guestrooms. 493-8624 comparable amenities. Linens pro- s Nightingale Motel and vided. Rates:$$$. 224-1101 Marina 101 Monroe Bay Ave., s Wakefield Motel, 1513 Irving Colonial Beach. 35-slip marina Ave., Colonial Beach. Twenty with electric and water, motel with rooms, some with refrigerator, ! five guest rooms, restaurant next microwave. Some with kitchen- door. Rates:$. 224-7956 ettes. Private pier. Rates:$. " # s Riverview Inn, 24 Hawthorne 224-7311 St., Colonial Beach. 21 guest s Washington and Lee Motel, $ rooms. Waterfront. Rates:$-$$. 17055 Kings Hwy., Montross. " ! ! 224-0006 Twenty-eight rooms with micro- s Skipjack Inn, Rt. 608 at Port waves and refrigerators, free Kinsale Marina on the Yeocomico Wi-Fi. Rates:$$. 493-8093 " % # & ' $"
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Playground, game room, River, 235 sites, fishing pond, the Rappahannock River near campground store, propane on fishing and crabbing piers, rec- Warsaw. Sites for tents and trail- site, beach area and boat ramp. reational hall, playground, boat ers, camp store, playground, 224-7418 landing and rental campers. boat ramp. 333-3951 s Port Kinsale Marina 347 Family activities. A splash park Grey’s Point Campground in Middlesex County Allen Point Ln., Kinsale. Camp- will open this summer with two Westmoreland ing on the Yeocomico River. Bath 70-foot long slides as well as six s Coles Point Plantation Rt. houses, fishing pier, pool, pavilion, water features and a zero-entry facilities, pool, playgrounds, smaller RV sites available. (Turn 728, Coles Point. Family resort biking and recreation areas on 45 swimming pool. Day passes recreation hall, planned enter- left on Sunnybank Rd., 2 miles on the Potomac. Marina, camp- wooded acres. 472-2044 available. 642-4316 tainment. Sites on waterfront. to Campground Rd., look for ground, rental cottages, pool, s Westmoreland State Park six s Thousand Trails - Chesa- 725-5120 entrance sign) 453-3430 www. AC’s Restaurant. 472-3955 miles northwest of Montross off peake Bay Preserve Off Rt. chesapeakebaycampresort.com s Harbor View Campground Rt. 3. Camping (133 sites), group 198 on Piankatank River. 400 Middlesex s Smith Point Marina and 15 Harbor View Circle, Colonial camping (3 sites), and 26 cabins. sites, nationwide membership s Bethpage Camp-Resort Campground 989 Sunny Bank Beach. Open May–Sept. 140 Pool and boat launch free for over- camping, pool, boating facili- One mile N. of Urbanna on Rd., Reedville on Little Wicomico campsites with full hookups. Family night guests. Camp store, laundry ties, camp store, entertainment, Robinson’s Creek. 1,000 sites, River. 10 campsites for seasonal oriented, outdoor pool, recreation facilities and bathhouse. 1-800- organized activities. 693-6924 spectacular new water park, campers. 453-4077 center, boat slips, fishing, picnic 933-PARK for reservations, 493- conference center, playgrounds, www.smithpointmarina.com area, horseshoes, playground and 8821 for park information. King and Queen organized activities, charter fish- s Rainbow Acres Campground ing and cruise boats, boat slips, Rt. 631 (Frazier Ferry Rd.) off Rt. boat storage, 1, 2 and 3 bed- 14, on the Mattaponi River near room vacation rentals. 2005-06 King and Queen Courthouse. National RV Park of the Year. If the power goes out 150 sites, boat ramps, gas, bait, 758-4349 will you be ready? planned activities. 785-9441 s Bush Park Campground Rt. 724 near Wake. 400 sites, new No more worries of blackouts, brownouts or weather re- lated outages. Just peace of mind that 24 hours a day, Lancaster year-round section, pool, rec- 7 days a week, your home and family are protected s Belle Isle State Park 1632 reation hall, laundry, scheduled against electrical failure. Belle Isle Rd., Lancaster. Camp- activities, pier, boat ramp. sites (28), canoe/kayak campsites 776-6750 s &ULLY AUTOMATIC s 0ERMANENTLY INSTALLED (8), rental cabins, mansion and s Cross Rip Ltd. Off Rt. 33 s -ORE PRACTICAL THAT A PORTABLE guest house. Free boat launch on Rt. 1113 (Cross Rip Rd.) in End of Summer Specials for overnight guests. Trails, fish- Deltaville on Chesapeake Bay. 0OPULAR -ODELS ing pier, canoe and motor boat Beach boat basin, water and %ACH INCLUDES TRANSFER SWITCH rentals, camp store, laundry electric. Reservations requested. K7 s K7 facilities and bath house and 776-9324 K7 restrooms. (800) 933-Park www. s Grey’s Point Camp Rt. 3 (while supplies last) dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/bel. near bridge at Topping, on the shtml. Rappahannock River. 700 sites, boat ramp and slips, bait and HURD’s, INC. Mathews tackle shop (Virginia Saltwa- s Gwynn’s Island RV Resort ter Tournament weigh station), Models Available: 551 Buck Chase Rd. on Chesa- recreation hall, splash pool START RIGHT. START HERE. 7kw - 150 kw peake Bay. 125 sites, sand waterpark, nature trails, planned $ELTAVILLE 6A s beach, portable boat launching, entertainment. 758-2485 boat ramp nearby, recreation hall, camp store. 725-5700 or Northumberland 725-4442 s Chesapeake Bay Camp- s New Point Comfort RV Resort 382 Campground Rd., Wesley Hatchell, Sr. Resort 846 Sand Bank Rd. near Reedville on Little Wicomico end Rt. 14 seven miles south of River. Pool, children’s playground, GENERATOR 804-758-0357 Mathews Courthouse, on Ches- mini golf, satellite TV, deluxe hot Installation & Service Cell: 804-347-9843 apeake Bay. 300 sites, boating showers, canoe rentals and boat ramp. 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ll area codes are 804 unless and kayak landing. Open daily most significant wetlands on the Aotherwise listed. from dawn to dusk. Chesapeake Bay for marsh-bird s Middlesex County Sports communities. Sand beach habi- Essex Complex Walking track, vol- tat is important for the threat- s Essex County Parks and leyball and basketball courts, ened northeastern beach tiger Recreation Department sports soccer/football field (open dawn beetle. Facilities include a trail activities for youth and adults. to dusk), softball/baseball fields and boardwalk, a wildlife view- Ball fields at Essex High School. (must be scheduled through ing platform, and parking area. 443-2470 Sports Complex Committee.) Jessie duPont Memorial Hwy s Marsh Street Park Marsh St. s Public Beach Wake Beach at (Rt. 200) to Shiloh School Rd. (Rt. in Tappahannock, run by Essex the end of Rt. 627. 606) turn left on Balls Neck Rd. County Parks and Recreation s Swimming Pools Town of (Rt. 605) 225-2303 Department, pool open start- Urbanna and Deltaville Com- s Fishing Piers The Great ing June 11, Tues.–Sat.11 munity Association (for residents Wicomico Public Fishing Pier a.m.–6 p.m. and Sun. 1–6 and guests of residents). is on the southern shore of the p.m. 443-2470 Holly Point Nature Park in Deltaville has several shaded s Taber Park Rappahannock Great Wicomico River just off s Tennis Courts at Essex High nature trails, gardens, sculptures and rest areas. It is on Mill Ave. in Urbanna (for residents Jessie Ball duPont Memorial School on Airport Rd. are open Creek next to the Deltaville Maritime Museum and is open and guests of residents): play- Hwy. (Rt. 200) near the bridge at to the public from 5 p.m. until dawn to dusk with no admission charge. ground, and swimming. Glebe Point. Open from sunrise dark when school is not in ses- to sunset. sion. 443-2470 King George s Hughlett Point Natural Area remnants of Confederate and s Public Beach Westland Beach s Caledon Natural Area Rt. Preserve This 205-acre preserve Gloucester Union fortifications. It is the site at the terminus of Windmill Point 218. A National Natural Land- has sand beaches on the Chesa- s Beaverdam Park at the end of colonial Gloucester Towne, Rd. (Rt. 695) provides access mark, Caledon was the early peake Bay and the mouth of of Rt. 616, Roaring Springs Rd., the first building of which was to the Chesapeake Bay. Open colonial seat of the Alexander Dividing Creek, hiking trails and contains a 635-acre freshwater a tobacco warehouse built in dawn to dusk. family. John and Philip Alexan- observation decks to view shore- lake. Eleven fish attractors and 1632. The park is off of Rt. 17 at der founded the city of Alexan- birds, deer, turkey and migra- several species of fish are found Gloucester Point and has open Mathews dria and established Caledon tory waterfowl. The beaches there. Canoes, kayaks, paddle play areas. s Bethel Beach Natural Area Plantation in 1659. Preservation are home to the threatened boats, and Jon boats with or Preserve Turn left on Rt. 611 just of the bald eagle habitat is the northeastern beach tiger beetle. without electric motors are for Lancaster south of the town of Mathews. primary focus of the natural area. Take Jessie Ball duPont Memo- rent, launch your own for a fee. s Belle Isle State Park 1632 Turn right on Rt. 643, then left on Five hiking trails, limited tours of rial Hwy. (Rt. 200) turn on Shiloh Motors powered by fuels are Belle Isle Rd., Lancaster (Rt. Rt. 609. This 50-acre parcel con- the eagle area are offered mid- School Rd. (Rt. 606) to the end. not permitted. The park has a 683). A 700-acre park on the tains a sandy beach, low dunes June through Aug. by reserva- Turn right on Balls Neck Rd. (Rt. playground, picnic shelter and Rappahannock River, Mulberry and salt marsh habitat bordering tion only. Guests can learn more 605). 225-2303 an extensive hiking trail system and Deep creeks. Open daily, the Chesapeake Bay. Over 90 about Caledon by touring the s Public Beach Vir-Mar Beach at including an interpretive trail, sunrise to sunset. Picnic areas, bird species have been reported visitor center. (800) 933-PARK the end of Vir-Mar Beach Rd. (Rt. and multi use trail for horseback handicap accessible boardwalk on the preserve, which also pro- s Barnesfield Park Hwy. 301 at 643 ) in Hack’s Neck. riding or biking. Open daily from and fishing pier, hiking/biking tects the globally rare Northeast- the Potomac Gateway Welcome sunrise to sunset. Fishing and trails, bridle paths, motorboat ern Beach Tiger Beetle. Center, King George. 175-acre Richmond hunting licenses, bait and snacks ramp ($3 fee). Canoe and kayak s Mathews Recreation Park is county park on the Potomac s Heritage Park Resort 2570 are available. 693-2107 rentals, bicycle and motorboat next to Mathews High School. River with nature trails, picnic Newland Rd., Warsaw. $3 admis- s Brown Park Foster Rd., off rentals. The park also offers sunset It has a softball field, basket- areas, playground, and beach sion fee, winery, boat ramp, of Rt 14, east of the Courthouse and moonlight canoe trips, nature ball court, playground and two fishing. (540) 663-3205 picnic area, hiking and nature features a half pipe and large programs and overnight camping lighted tennis courts. Rt. 14 trails; 333-4038 concrete area with ramps and and accomodations. Parking fee about a mile north of Mathews Northumberland s Fishing Pier, Rt. 624 to Rt. rails for skateboarders. The park $3 weekends/holidays, $2 week- Courthouse. s Bush Mill Stream Natural 638 also features an open, tree lined days. 462-5030. www.dcr.virginia. s Public Beaches New Point Area Preserve At the mouth s Public Beach 4011 Naylors grass area. gov/state_parks/bel.shtml. Comfort Island at the Bay is of Bush Mill Stream freshwater Beach near Warsaw. Take Rt. 360 s Gloucester Point Beach Park s Hiking Trails Hickory Hollow accessible only by boat at high meets the saltwater of the Great to Rt. 624 to Rt. 634. offers fishing with no license Trail, 2 miles of marked trail, tide. Wicomico River. Tidal marshes s Public Hiking Trails Rich- required, public beach, play- Regina Rd. (Rt. 604) in Lancaster Haven Beach, Diggs on Rt. and mud flats between steep- mond County trail behind ground, restrooms, snack bar, an Courthouse. Open dawn to 643 at the Bay. sided forested shores. Access Rappahannock Community Col- observation deck with high pow- dusk. by foot or canoe. Open daylight lege, Rt. 360, Warsaw. ered binoculars to view birds and Chesapeake Trail, 1.5 mi. Middlesex hours. Trails, boardwalk, viewing s Rappahannock River Valley wildlife. hiking trail geared to kids, Mary s Holly Point Nature Park in platform and interpretive signs National Wildlife Refuge, s The Gloucester Department Ball Rd. (Rt.3) 1/4 mi. east of Deltaville offers a retreat on the for an abundance of wildlife. 336 Wilna Rd., Warsaw. One of of Parks and Recreation has Lancaster Courthouse. Open banks of Mill Creek. Activities Four miles from Heathsville on four refuges that comprise the 25 public parks or water access dawn to dusk. available are picnicking, bird Courthouse Rd. (Rt. 201), con- Eastern Virginia Rivers National areas. A brochure is available by Baylor Nature Trail on Norris watching or walking the nature tinue straight on Knights Lodge Wildlife Refuge Complex. It pro- calling 693-2355. Pond in Kilmarnock opens June trail. Visitors can explore the Dr. (Rt. 642) for half a mile, and tects 20,000 acres of wetlands s Public Beach Gloucester Point 1 on a former logging road. fish-shaped wildflower meadow turn left at the sign. and associated uplands along Beach on Rt. 1208 at the York On Mary Ball Rd. (Rt. 3) east of and view the boats exhibited by s Dameron Marsh Natural the river and its major tributar- River. Fishing and restrooms. downtown Kilmarnock. Open the Deltaville Maritime Museum. Area Preserve This 316-acre ies. Archeological and historic s Tyndall Point Park contains dawn to dusk. There is also a children’s garden preserve contains one of the sites are abundant. At least four 40 ß2IVAHßß3EPTEMBERß e Parks federally-listed threatened or s Totuskey Tricentennial Park except federal holidays. From Center 18849 Kings Hwy., bald eagle and many other birds. endangered species may be with boat landing, Rt. 3 at Totus- Tappahannock, take US-360 E. Montross. Aerobics, dance Four miles of wooded trails for found, including the American key Creek Bridge. toward Warsaw. Follow US-360 classes, cooking programs, bas- self-guided walks. The difficulty bald eagle, peregrine falcon, s Wilna Pond, a 35-acre site, is E. for 4.1 miles, then turn left ketball, gymnastics, volleyball, level is moderate. Trail map shortnose sturgeon, and sen- open to public fishing. The pond onto Rt. 624/Newland Rd. Follow enclosed batting cage, soccer available at the Westmoreland sitive joint vetch. The state’s is home to large mouth bass, Newland Rd. for 4.2 miles, and baseball fields and small Berry Farm store. Picnic sites, largest wintering roost for bald bluegill sunfish, fliers, yellow then turn left onto Strangeway/ auditorium. Meeting room and restrooms and pick-your-own eagles is located within the bullhead catfish and American Rt 636. Follow Strangeway for patio available for rental. fruits and vegetables at the farm. refuge. Shorebirds, neotropi- eel. The Wilna Unit is open for ¼ mile, then turn right onto s Castlewood Park on Castle- Open weekends, 8 a.m.–6 p.m., cal migrant songbirds, raptors, observation and photography Sandy Ln./Rt 640. Follow Sandy wood Dr. Permit required for Apr. 22–Dec. 17. (434) 295-6106 and marsh birds rely on the daily, sunrise to sunset. Access Ln. for 1.1 miles, then turn left parties over 20 people. s Westmoreland Parks and Rappahannock River’s corridors for canoes and kayaks is avail- into Rappahannock River Valley s Hurt Field at Legion Park Rt. Recreation Department pro- during the spring and fall migra- able. All other refuge units are NWR. 333-1470 3 west of Montross. Four-acre vides recreation services to all tion periods. The Refuge hosts open by advanced reservation public park adjacent to Chan- county citizens and visitors. three sites on the Virginia Birding only. Headquarters are open Westmoreland dlers Mill Pond offering recre- 493-8163 and Wildlife Trail. Mon.–Fri., 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., s A.T. Johnson Recreation ational opportunities for county s Westmoreland State Park residents. Six miles northwest of Montross s Oak Grove Park Rt. 205 off Rt. 3. The park extends about between Oak Grove and Colo- one and a half miles along the nial Beach. Eight-acre public Potomac River, and its 1,299 park featuring a sports field, acres neighbor the former Rivah Ramps playground and picnic area. homes of both George Wash- s Robin Grove Park on Robin ington and Robert E. Lee. The ere are directions to public lusk, turn on Rocky Neck Rd. (Rt. Northumberland Hwy (Rt. 360) Grove, off Monroe Bay Ave., Horsehead Cliffs provide visi- Hboat ramps. 662) to Thomas Landing Rd. turn south at Horsehead onto Colonial Beach. tors with a spectacular view of s Belle Isle State Park From Cooper’s Landing Rd. (Rt. 707) to s Public Beach Colonial Beach, the Potomac River. The park Essex River Rd. (Rt. 354) turn on Belle end. sunrise to sunset. offers hiking, camping, cabins, s Prince Street Public Land- Isle State Rd. (Rt. 683). Fee $3. s Shell Landing Turn from s Voorhees Nature Preserve A fishing, boating and swimming. ing Off Rt. 360 in downtown Northumberland Hwy. (Rt. 360) 729-acre preserve on the north- The visitor center gives an his- Tappahannock. Mathews in Reedville onto Fleeton Rd. (Rt. east bank of Rappahannock torical and ecological perspec- s Dock Street Public Land- s Milford Haven Landing On 657). River, next to Westmoreland tive to an important natural ing At the end of Dock St. in Gwynn’s Island. Turn from Rt. s Cranes Creek Turn from Jessie Berry Farm. It is home to the area on the coastal plain. Tappahannock. 198. Ball duPont Memorial Hwy. (Rt. s Town Point Landing At the 200) at Wicomico Church onto Gloucester end of Rt. 615. From Rt. 198 Sandy Point Rd. (Rt. 666). s Deep Point Landing At the south of Mathews Courthouse, end of Rt. 606. Turn from Rt. 198 turn right onto 615. Richmond at Harcum. s Simonson Landing At the end s Gloucester Point Landing Middlesex of Rt. 606. Turn from Rt. 3 onto Rt. Near north end of York River s Mill Stone Landing At the end 608, then to Rt. 606. bridge, off Rt. 17. of Rt. 608, Water View. Turn off Rt. s Totuskey Creek Landing Off s Williams Landing At the end 17 onto Rt. 640, then left on 608. Rt. 3 south of Warsaw. of Rt. 1303, off Rt. 17. s Oakes/Saluda Landing At the s Carter’s Wharf off Rt. 624 s Cappahosic Landing At the end of Rt. 618. Turn at stoplight (Newland Rd.) to Rt. 622 (Carter’s end of Rt. 618. Turn from Rt. 614 in Saluda. Wharf Rd.) near Sassafras. s Upper Mill Creek Landing At s Farnham Creek Canoe Land- s Tanyard Landing At the end the end of Rt. 626. Near Hartfield, ing, Rt. 608 on Farnham Creek of Rt. 617. From Rt. 17 at Woods take Rt. 627, then left on Rt. 626. Rd. Crossroads, take Rt. 610 south, s Urbanna Creek In Urbanna at then Rt. 617 right. the end of Virginia St. in munici- Westmoreland s Warehouse Landing At the pal marina (fee for out-of town s Westmoreland State Park end of Rt. 621. From Rt. 17, turn users). Enter from Rt. 3. near Gloucester Courthouse. s Bonums Landing At the end of Northumberland Rt. 763. Turn from Rt. 202 north of King and Queen s Lodge Landing From Callao. s Waterfence Landing At the Northumberland Hwy. (Rt. 360) in s Currioman Dock At the end end of Rt. 611. Turn off Rt. 14 at Callao, turn right on Harry Hogan of Rt. 622. Turn from Rt. 3 in Shanghai. Rd. (Rt. 712). Go to end. Montross. s Forest Landing From s Branson Cove At the end of King William Northumberland Hwy. (Rt. 360) Rt. 612. Turn from Rt. 202 towards s West Point Landing Turn off north of Heathsville, turn on Coan Coles Point. Rt. 33 near west end of Mattaponi Stage Rd. (Rt. 612). s Coles Point Plantation Off of River bridge. s Rowes Landing From Rt. 728, Coles Point. Northumberland Hwy. (Rt. 360) s Colonial Beach Landing At Lancaster near Heathsville, turn on Rowe’s the end of Rt. 633. Turn from s Greenvale Creek Landing Landing Rd. (Rt. 601) to the end. Rt. 205 between Oak Grove and From River Rd. (Rt. 354) near Mol- s Cooper’s Landing From Colonial Beach. e 3EPTEMBERßßß2IVAHßß41 Model Builders
photos and story by Building boats, both large Larry S. Chowning and small, is in their blood or those who have built wooden boats or worked on boats most of their lives, the art of boatbuild- ing is hard to get out of one’s blood. F Model making is a good alternative to the real thing and several longtime boatbuilders in Rivah coun- try now make classic deadrise style models. When Edward Diggs, 84, of Redart in Mathews County builds a model boat of a Chesapeake Bay workboat, he knows firsthand the design and shape of hull, pilothouse and decks because his hands and fingers have touched every part of the original boat. Most of Diggs’ models are of boats he worked on, or of boats he built himself. Diggs grew up among boatbuilders. He started in the late 1920s as a child, blowing sawdust off his father’s saw mark. When he was 16, he went to work building boats for his father, Edgar Diggs, and his father’s partner, Ned Hudgins. Edgar and Ned learned to build boats as young men under the tutelage of Ned’s father, Theopholis Hudgins. Most of the time, they built round and V-stern wooden boats for area commercial fishermen. In 1951, longtime master boatbuilder Alton Smith got a job installing a bottom on a 65-foot buyboat and asked Edward and Edgar if they’d come to work for him. Former boatbuilder Edward Diggs (above) holds a model he made of the “Lavenia H.,” a This was the start of a long and lasting relationship 55-foot Chesapeake Bay buyboat built in 1946 by Alton Smith who Diggs worked for from for Edward and Alton 1951 until Smith retired in the 1980s. “I build my models Smith. Smith had learned identical to the way I the craft from his father Lennie, who was a pioneer built my boats. They in the early development are built as a model of wooden, deadrise, and to the scale of the cross-planked boats. When Smith retired, original boat.” Edward took over his ––Edward Diggs Horn Harbor boatyard and worked there until he retired in the late 1990s. “I build my models identical to the way I built my boats,” said Diggs at his home recently. “They are built as a model to the scale of the original boat.” Although he says he’s now retired from building This stage of a model of a Chesapeake Bay buyboat by Edward Diggs shows the same type of models, when he was active Diggs often got requests deck framing used to build the actual boat itself. Diggs built and repaired hundreds of deadrise to build a model boat from different periods in that workboats before building models in retirement.
42 ß2IVAHßß3EPTEMBERß e boat’s life. For instance, he has built the buyboat “Ellen Marie” in all three stages of its life. The Ellen Marie is a 60-foot buyboat built in 1926 by Lennie and Alton Smith. Its homeport today is Urbanna Creek. “When she was first built she had a small, narrow pilothouse and I helped tear it off,” he said. “I remem- ber the actual size of her. After we tore that pilothouse off, they found an old low pilothouse in Deltaville that was taken off another boat, and I put that one on her. Then later they tore that one off and put on the tall pilothouse that’s on her today, and I repaired that one. So when someone asks me to build them a model of the Ellen Marie, I ask, ‘Which Ellen Marie do you want?’” Some of the boats Diggs built as models are of the buyboat “Levenia H.,” which was built by Alton Smith in 1946; the buyboat “Delvin K.,” built by Sidney Smith of Bena in 1949; and the log canoe “Indian Maid” restored by Alton Smith in the 1970s. Paul S. Green Jr. Paul Green Jr. of Deltavillle learned to build boats from his father, Paul S. Green Sr. of Deltaville. Paul Sr. learned the boatbuilding trade from his uncle, Johnny C. (Big Johnny) Weston. Big Johnny was building boats and asked Paul Sr. to give him a hand. It wasn’t long before Paul Sr. was building boats on his own. He was able to get enough money together to buy land on Broad Creek and estab- lish a boatbuilding shop. Paul Green worked on the “Nellie Crockett” for many years when she frequented Deagle and Paul Sr. had three sons, Paul Jr., Bobby and Maylon. Son Marine Railway in Deltaville. He recently made a model of her with the old forepeck cabin Paul Jr. recalls that in 1947 at age 14 he went to work that he recalls being on the boat. full time at his father’s boatyard. “That year my father bought me a brand new foot adz and I started to work full time and never stopped until I retired,” he said. In 1966, Paul Jr. opened Amburg Boat Craft at his home in Deltaville, and he also worked at Deagle and Son Marine Railway in Deltaville. He built boats up until 1992 and he now builds models in his basement. “I build my models “I miss building the same way I built my boats so bad I have boats,” said Paul Jr. “Some of my models are of the to come down here big boats I built. That one (in his basement) and (he pointed to a model of build my models.” a deadrise charter boat) I built for Lighthouse ––Paul S. Crockett of Urbanna, the Green, Jr. “Nellie C.” “None of my boats are to scale but they look like my boats,” he said. “I built a lot of deadrise round-stern boats, with round houses and straight bows.” He has V-stern and Hooper’s Island Draketail stern deadrise models, tugboats similar to ones he built, yachts, and schooners. “I’ve never sold a model yet,” he said. “I give them to my kids. It helps me pass the time.” Paul Jr. builds his boats using wooden 5-gallon paint stirring paddles he buys at Walmart. “They don’t like to sell you a full box so I buy a half-full box,” he said. “I soak them (paddles) in water overnight and then I can bend it any way I want. I make everything in the boat out of those paddles except the chunks in the round Paul S. Green Jr. started building boats in 1947 when he was 14 years old with his father and stern. I shape each chuck out of 1-by-2-inch white pine. two brothers. Today, he builds models of boats he built during his 45-year career as a Deltaville (continued on the following page) boatbuilder.
e 3EPTEMBERßßß2IVAHßß43 (continued from the previous page) “I miss building boats so bad I have to come down here (in his basement) and build my models,” he said. “I grew up building boats. My health has made it so that all I can do now is build my models.” Skip Bloxom Skip Bloxom’s great-great uncle was O.A. Bloxom who owned Battery Park Fish and Oyster Company near Smithfield, one of the largest oyster packing houses in the state. The firm owned the “William B. Tennison,” built in 1899 as a sailing bugeye and converted to an oyster buyboat in 1906. The vessel is owned today by the Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons, Maryland, is on the National Register of Historic Places and is a National Historic Landmark. O.A. Bloxom also owned the bugeye “Nora Phillips” that was rebuilt in 1949 at Deagle and Son Marine Rail- way in Deltaville and renamed the O.A. Bloxom. This vessel is still alive and hauling freight in the south. Skip Bloxom lives on Carmine Island near Wicomico in Gloucester County. He has a full-size Chesapeake Bay deadrise skiff (19 by 7.5 feet) under construction behind his garage. Interestingly, Bloxom learned to build boats from build- “Part of the reason I ing models. He has a garage full do this is out of respect Skip Bloxom of Wicomico in Gloucester builds classic Chesapeake Bay boat models while also of model boats and building a full-size, 19-foot deadrise skiff at his home on Carmine Island. for my heritage,” he airplanes that he has said. “My family had built. Several years ago one of the largest he won a Certificate of Commendation from the oyster companies in the Mariner’s Museum in state. Seafood and the what was a worldwide wooden boats of the competition. In honor of the commendation, his bay are deep rooted in model of a Chesapeake my heritage.” Bay workboat was on ––Skip Bloxom display at the museum for a year. Like Diggs and Green, Bloxom likes to build models from full-size boats that he knows and has studied. One of his models is of the buyboat “Iva W.” before she had a double-decker house installed on her. “I went to see Iva W. when they were making the conversion and got to see what she looked like with the original house,” he said. “I thought she was prettier with the original house so I made the model of her before she was converted.” Bloxom specializes in building classic Chesapeake Bay workboats. One model is of a deadrise with a house and no pilothouse, which was the norm in the early years of wooden deadrise development. “I enjoy studying the boats and building them the way they were,” he said. “Part of the reason I do this is out of respect for my heritage,” he said. “My family had one of the largest oyster companies in the state. Seafood and the wooden boats of the bay are deep rooted in my heritage.” Diggs, Green and Bloxom build models because they love and know the boats of the bay. Their models reflect a heritage and culture in the Tidewater region that is fading. When the era of wooden Chesapeake Bay boats has passed, model boats will continue to offer some understanding of how significant wooden boats were to the economic and cultural development of the area. Boatbuilder and model maker Skip Bloxom built this model of a Chesapeake Bay skipjack.
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aking models is also a good heritage and the role wooden Mway for children to learn wood- boats play in the history of the working skills and the Reedville Chesapeake region.” Fisherman’s Museum (RFM) offers The Pendleton Building at the classes and workshops for children museum was built to provide shop in the summer. space and modern facilities for “Model making has become a two of the RFM’s major programs, very important element in our mis- boatbuilding and model making. sion to preserve the heritage of the These activities support museum Northern Neck and the lower bay,” education programs and special said museum director Katrina Law- events held throughout the year, rimore. such as Family Boatbuilding Week “We offer classes for a week and a display of a model of the in August and it’s limited to six Northern Neck Railroad. kids and most have been here For more information on chil- for years,” she said. “They really dren’s model making classes at build impressive models and have the museum, contact the museum learned a great deal about the at (804) 453-7159. 10859 General Puller Hwy. Rt. 14 Hartfi eld Port Haywood 804-776-7777 804-725-7156 www.mmhartfi eld.com www.mandmbuildingsupply.com www.doitbest.com Sail Cove – 22 Ponds Edge Newly Renovated Waterfront Pond Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sat. 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sun. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Home with Exclusive Water Access on Queens Creek to the Chesapeake Bay. 2 Master Suites 3973’ with 1.75 ac corner lot – 300’waterfront Wonderful full time or second home $499,000 Call Laura Pierce, Realtor 804-694-9145 [email protected] www.SearchChesapeakeBay.com Bay & River
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ll area codes are 804 unless The museum offers exhibits of Aotherwise listed. an old fashioned country store, the history of the work life, gear Essex and agriculture of local watermen s Essex County Museum and of the village. Also on display are Historical Society, 218 Water Native American artifacts, photos Ln. in downtown Tappahannock. and documents relating to village Included is the “Carl D. Silver history. Gallery,” another smaller gallery, The museum is open May– a gift shop, reference room, doc- Oct. on Sat. and Sun. from ument storage room, and handi- noon–4 p.m. cap accessible restrooms. Currently on display is “Con- s Northern Neck Sports Wall federate Essex,” which will run of Fame located in the Sports through 2011. This exhibit, which Centre at 60 South Main St. in covers the period during the Civil Kilmarnock features plaques War, features local Civil War era with bios and photos of individu- items from the museum’s per- als past and present that have manent collection and loaned excelled in sports from the North- items from community residents. ern Neck of Virginia. Free. Open Display items include period Mon.–Fri. 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Sat. 9 weaponry, a hair wreath made a.m.–4 p.m. 435-1211 by Lucy Yeats Brockenbrough in Tappahannock during the war, s Steamboat Era Museum at artwork, scale models and items 156 King Carter Dr. in Irvington belonging to R.M.T. Hunter, which Visitors review pictures in the Morattico Hall exhibit at Richmond County Museum. interprets the era of the steam- are loaned by the Hester family boats and their importance to Additional exhibits of interest commerce, culture, education, continue on display, such as “from entertainment and social con- Sandlot to Semipro: Baseball in nections to small towns along Essex County,” which follows the s Pocahontas Museum at Rotating exhibits are featured courts in the 17th, 18th, and 19th the Chesapeake Bay and its story of America’s pastime in the Gloucester Courthouse has infor- plus displays of local artifacts and centuries. A display of World War tributaries. Dioramas, oral histo- county from just after the Civil mation, artifacts and pictures a timeline of events throughout I and II uniforms and related items ries, models, artifacts, paintings, War to present day. The museum relating to the Indian Pocahontas, area history. Also featured are will be on view through late-July. photos and audio and interactive also houses a civil war diorama: Captain John Smith and the Pow- the DVD “Kilmarnock Virginia, A The Genealogy and History components. “Ft. Lowry.” Continuing exhibits hatan Indians. On display is a rock Living History” and digital pic- Library provides researchers with The “Welcome Aboard” include prehistoric fossils, Native traditionally known as the one on ture-show of the 2005 revitaliza- more than 7000 books and refer- exhibit features an eight foot American artifacts, colonial relics, which Capt. John Smith’s head tion of Main Street. ence materials about Lancaster cutaway model of the steamer and items from the American was placed when Pocahontas The Kilmarnock-Lancaster and the Northern Neck including Lancaster. Also featured are Revolution, Bacon’s Rebellion, saved his life at Werawocomoco Texacos softball exhibit includes court records, census data, busi- vignettes of various rooms such the Civil War and World Wars I (Wicomico) in Gloucester County. uniforms, photographs, team ness information, vital records, as a typical stateroom, wheel- and II. The museum is open on records, equipment and newspa- county histories, church records, house, boiler room, galley and Open free of charge daily the second Sat. of each month per clippings. and family files. Much of the card dining room. The exhibit includes (except for Wed. and Sun.) from through Oct. from 1–4 p.m. and The museum is open Thurs.– catalogue can be searched on- a six-foot map showing steam- 10 a.m.–3 p.m. 443-4690 by appointment. 693-2795 Sat., 11 a.m.–4 p.m. 436-9100; line. boat wharf stops. museum news. 435-2473; or 435-0864 The museum is open Wed.– Summer hours are Thurs.–Sat. Gloucester Lancaster Fri. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. and in June- from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. and Sun. s Gloucester Museum of His- s Christ Church and Carter s Mary Ball Washington Sept. on the second Saturday of from 1–4 p.m. Donation only. tory is in the Botetourt Building Reception Center and Museum Museum is located at 8346 Mary each month from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. 438-6888. at 6539 Main St. (Rt. 17 Bus.) near 420 Christ Church Rd., Weems Ball Rd (Rt 3) in the heart of the Other Sat. hours may be available www.steamboateramuseum.org the historic Courthouse Square. (Rts. 646 and 709), was built in Lancaster Courthouse Historic by appointment. Admission is $3 The building, built about 1770, 1735 by Robert “King” Carter. District, and is named in tribute and includes a self-guided tour Mathews was New’s Ordinary, a roadside The church is open to the to George Washingtons mother brochure. The research library is s Gwynn’s Island Museum tavern. On display is the “Battle public from 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., who was born in Lancaster. open Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Gwynn’s Island Museum on Rt. of the Hook” exhibit, which was donations accepted. The recep- The Museum focuses on more and Sat. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. with a $5 633 at Rose Ln. features a pre- donated by the Battle of the tion center and museum are open than 350 years of the history of daily use fee. Closed major holi- Civil War Wheeler and Wilson Hook Committee and created Apr.–Nov. from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Lancaster and surrounding coun- day weekends. Check website for sewing machine on loan, and a by Warren Deal. Other displays Mon.–Sat. and 2–5 p.m. Sun. Call ties. Exhibit galleries are housed complete listing. Hours are sub- tableaux depicting the legend of military conflicts focus on for group tours. 438-6855 within the historic buildings of the ject to change. 462-7280. of Col. Hugh Gwynn accepting Gloucester’s WW II veterans. The www.christchurch1735.org 1797 clerk’s office, 1821 old jail, www.mbwm.org what is now called Gwynn’s Island “Good Old Days” exhibit will and 1828 Lancaster House. from Princess Pocahontas in grat- resume July 1. s Kilmarnock Museum at 76 Featured throughout the s Morattico Waterfront itude for saving her life when she The free museum is open N. Main St. features displays and summer is an exhibit about Lan- Museum is housed in the former fell from her canoe. Also featured Mon.–Sat. from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. exhibits focusing on Kilmarnock’s caster’s courthouse buildings Morattico General Store building is memorabilia from the 1907 and by appointment. 693-1234 past and present. and the history of Virginia county (c. 1901) at 6584 Morattico Rd. Jamestown Exposition. 46 ß2IVAHßß3EPTEMBERß e Museums
There is an extensive display in the courthouse, it was used by Marine in U.S. history, are dis- Northumberland Hwy, 2.2 miles s Reedville Fishermen’s of antique spectacles collected Christopher Tompkins as a gen- played. One of the main exhibits west of Burgess on Rt 360. Museum at 504 Main St., by the late Dr. Wm. H. Gatten, eral store starting in 1816. is “Dressed for the Good Old Luther Welch donated the Reedville offers visitors a glimpse Optometrist who practiced in The museum houses a perma- Days: Clothing from Middlesex property and much of the of the rich heritage of the fisher- Hudgins for many years. nent exhibit of Mathews history County, 1850–1920.” equipment to create a museum men and watermen of Virginia’s Another exhibit includes arti- including information on Captain The museum also features a that would tell the history of Northern Neck and the Chesa- facts from a mid-18th century Sally Tompkins, the only woman variety of other county memora- farming in the Northern Neck. peake Bay. home site, including glass and officer in the Confederate Army. bilia, including Civil War military The big red barn houses a In addition to the main pottery shards dating from the Also included is an area of chang- items, Indian relics, a mastodon photographic exhibit of farms, museum gallery housing its per- 17th century, a King George III ing exhibits, a county map, and a tooth, maritime items (including an American Indian exhibit manent and changing exhibits, half penny dated 1773, Native sales area offering publications the pen and ink ship drawings and farm equipment used in the museum features the Pend- American points, pottery and fos- concerning Mathews history and of Dr. A. L. VanName, long-time the planting season such as leton Building with its boat and sils. There also are photos of two related gift items. county physician), agricultural antique tractors, hand tools, model workshops and the historic barrel wells. Admission is free. Open Fri. and industrial tools, toys and planters, seed hullers and William Walker House. Also on display are items relat- and Sat. from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. personal effects. butter churns. New exhibits In the water, the museum ing to the Black American history through Oct. 725-3487 The exhibits are free and open include a children’s area and an showcases the Claud W. of Gwynn’s Island, prehistoric to the public Fri. and Sat., 10 exhibit on Northern Neck rural Somers, a 42-foot skipjack Native Americans, and an exten- Middlesex a.m.–3 p.m. electrification. built in 1911, which offers sive history on the life of Captain s Deltaville Maritime Museum There is a gift shop. Member- The gift shop features many tours twice monthly, and the John Smith and his connection to and Holly Point Nature Park is ship is available and donations items items including a first Elva C., a 55-foot traditional Gwynn’s Island. There is a 100- on 30 acres on Mill Creek just off and volunteers welcome. 758- edition collectible tractor and workboat built in 1922, which plus year old corn sheller, with Rt. 33 on Jackson Creek Rd. 3663 toys. Hours are Sat. 10 a.m.–2 offers tours to members only. original red paint and name. The new exhibits are Middlesex p.m. and Sun. 1–4 p.m. Admis- The museum also offers a There is a large collection of in the Civil War 1861-1865 and Northumberland sion is $2 for adults, $1.00 for gift shop and is open daily antique medical instruments from will run until 2015. Artifacts and s Northern Neck Farm students, and children under from 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. the estate of the late Mathews models from when Deltaville was Museum is located at 12705 12 are free. 761-5952 May through Oct. 48 t physician, Dr. James Warren the “Boat Building Capital of the Dorsey Haynes, and the old Chesapeake” are also shown. Grimstead Post Office (complete The Johns’ Pavilion displays with postmaster). historic vessels. The W. A. Johns Business Opportunity: The museum, open 1–5 p.m. is a 34-foot three-log bottom sail- each Fri., Sat. and Sun. May– ing canoe that has had a number Historic Heathsville Tavern looking to hire chef/owner for Oct., has two floors of exhibits, of working lives in Deltaville restaurant. Prior experience required. All aspects of the a research library and gift shop. waters. Also, displayed is an old restaurant are the responsibility of the chef/owner. Serious Admission is free, donations wel- sora skiff once used for bird hunt- come. 725-7949 ing in the Dragon Run, and sev- inquiries only…..send your resume to [email protected]. eral small skipjacks and deadrise NO PHONE CALLS – please. s Mathews Maritime Museum workboats. The F. D. Crockett, located at 482 Main St., (just a log bottom buyboat is at the South of Mathews Courthouse). museum’s Pierwalk. The museum features memo- In the boat shop visitors can rabilia, artifacts, documents, see under construction a flat- photos, models, and many bottomed utility skiff typical of memories of time gone by. Long Deltaville boats of the past or a boat building area of note, other new projects. See what flying is really meant to be Mathews additionally has had its In the park are picnic tables, in our impeccably restored share of local watermen, menha- walking trails, a kayak landing den fishermen, merchant mari- and a children’s garden. There 1943 Fairchild PT-19 ners, US Navy sailors, fish packing is a fish-shaped wildflower houses, boat repair facilities, and meadow. Open daily from dawn marinas. The museum honors the to dusk. past and works to educate the On the fourth Sat. May-Nov. future about maritime history. there is a Farmers’ Market with The museum is staffed by vol- over 40 vendors, creek cruises, unteers, generally on Fri. and Sat. miniature horse rides and more. from Apr.–Nov. from 10–2, or by The museum is open Memo- request for groups. If the “open” rial Day–Labor Day, Tues.–Sat. Reasonable Rates flag is flying, you’re invited inside. 10–4 and Sun. 1–4.; Sept.–Apr. Call us for an appointment. 725-4444 Sat. 10–4 and Sun. 1–4. 776-7200 www.deltavillemuseum.com s Tompkins Cottage Near the Mathews Courthouse, is a typi- s Middlesex County Museum cal tidewater cottage of the early at 777 Gen. Puller Hwy. features 1800’s. It houses a museum and a large country store exhibit. at Hummel Field, Topping headquarters of the Mathews Memorabilia and medals of Lt. Historical Society. General Lewis B. (Chesty) Puller 436-2977 758-9500 The oldest wooden structure USMC (Ret.), the most decorated e 3EPTEMBERßßß2IVAHßß47 Museums t 47 Admission is $5 for Patton photography and an old School was the first public educa- history. It’s in a late 19th century was the boyhood home of Richard adults and free for children fashioned country store. Another tion facility serving African Ameri- barroom, which was used as a Henry Lee and Francis Lightfoot under 12. 453-6529 exhibit features Francis Lightfoot can students in Westmoreland. meat market in the 1920’s; the Lee, signers of the Declaration Lee, signer of the Declaration of The school was named for Arm- old Ice Cream Parlor next door is of Independence. General Henry s Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Independence. stead Tasker Johnson, a black being renovated by the Kinsale “Light-Horse Harry” Lee was a Tavern is located in the historic The current rotating exhibit educator and community leader Foundation for gallery, library and Revolutionary War hero and served district of Heathsville at 73 Monu- features photographs of “Mor- instrumental in its construction. meeting space. The 1909 Bank of as one of General George Wash- ment Place behind the old court- attico” on Hales Point. Built in Open on Sat.,10 a.m.–2 p.m., Kinsale building stands just off the ington’s most trusted officers. He house. A 1700’s restored Tavern 1721, it was the home of Charles Sun., 2 p.m.–4 p.m. and other green beside the Kinsale Motor was Robert E. Lee’s father. General and community square, the site Grymes, a justice and sheriff in times by appointment. 493-7070 Corp. building (1919). Robert E. Lee was born in 1807 includes a gift shop, foundation Richmond County who repre- Open Fri. and Sat. from 10 at Stratford Hall. His cradle can office, Blacksmith Shop and Car- sented the county in the House s George Washington Birth- a.m.–5 p.m. 472-3001 be seen on the tour of the Great riage House. The Transportation of Burgesses. place National Monument is House. 493-8371 Museum Building houses a per- Also on display are items from located on Rt. 204, southeast of s Museum at Colonial Beach manent exhibit - the Chicacoan the estate of Marshall Coggin, Oak Grove. George Washington is located on the corner of Haw- s Westmoreland Museum is Oak. The museum also offers a printer of the Northern Neck is among Westmoreland County’s thorn and Washington Streets. It is located on the Courthouse Square community room for rent and News. most famous native sons. Com- housed in the former Hoffman Gas in Montross. The museum shares houses various types of educa- Open Wed.–Sat. from 11 mander of the Continental Army, Building (c. 1893). quarters with the Westmoreland tional programs. a.m.–3 p.m. Group tours call Revolutionary War hero and first The museum depicts Colonial County Visitor’s Center, Hunger- Tavern Gift Shop hours: Wed.– 333-3607. President of the United States, he Beach heritage through various ford Library, Northern Neck of Sat. 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. 580- professed to be first and foremost artifacts donated or on loan from Virginia Historical Society and 3536. Blacksmith Shop hours: Westmoreland a farmer. He was born on Febru- local residents. Emphasis is on the Northern Neck Historical Research Tues., Thurs., Sat. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. s A. T. Johnson Museum 18849 ary 22, 1732 at this site on Pope’s period from 1890 through 1958 Library. Tavern Restaurant, please call Kings Hwy. near Montross pre- Creek. when the town was a busy river Exhibits include a replica of 580-7900. Tavern Foundation serves the history and legacy of Open to the public 9 a.m.–5 tourism attraction that drew huge George Washington’s baby quilt hours: Mon. to Thurs. 9 a.m.– education for African American p.m. Admission $3. 16 and under summer crowds. and an exhibit on the history of noon. 580-3377. students in the Northern Neck, free. 224-1732 The museum is open Sat. electricity in the Northern Neck. Volunteers and members wel- especially in Westmoreland and Sun. from 1–4 p.m. and by Outdoors, the Presidents come. Call the foundation office County. s Kinsale Museum is “On The appointment. 224-3379 Garden honors the three U.S. at 580-3377. The museum is a depository Green” in the heart of the historic Presidents born on the Northern for collections, artifacts, memora- village of Kinsale on Rt. 203, off Rt. s Stratford Hall Plantation 483 Neck: George Washington, James Richmond bilia, documents and other items 202. Great House Road, off Rt. 3 north- Madison and James Monroe. s Menokin 4037 Menokin Rd., related to education. The museum is dedicated to east of Montross. Stratford Hall Open six days a week (closed north of Warsaw, was built c. Built in 1937 in the Colonial the preservation, collection, exhi- Plantation was home to several Sun.), from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. There 1769. It was the home of Inde- Revival style, A. T. Johnson High bition and interpretation of local generations of famous Lees. It is no admission fee. 493-8440 pendence signer Francis Light- foot Lee. A partial ruin, the house provides a unique opportunity to see “behind the walls” of an 18th What’s Happening at the Heathsville Tavern? century mansion. A 1795 Court House Tavern …… The King Conservation and Visitors Center provides informa- Blacksmith Shop, Weavers & Spinners Guild, Quilt Guild, tion on the history of the property Woodworkers Guild, Scrap Booking, a wonderful Restaurant & Gift Shop. and the architectural conservation work going on at Menokin. Hike Farmers Market on Saturday, Sept 17th, 9 am to 1 pm trails to Cat Point Creek through the Rappahannock River Valley Weave in Public Day! National Wildlife Refuge. From Apr.–Oct., open Mon.– Produce Breads Greek Food T-Shirts Cookies Sat., 10 a.m.–4 p.m. From Nov.– Clothing Pottery Candles Artwork March, open Mon.–Fri. 10 a.m.–4 Jewelry Pottery Pampered Chef p.m. and weekends by appoint- ment. Community Organizations So much more – come & have some fun! s Richmond County Museum 5874 East Richmond Rd., Warsaw. The museum is in the county’s For more information about the arts or the Farmers Market call: 580-3377 old jail, which was built in 1872. It includes three galleries, exhibit The Tavern Restaurant is open Thurs to Sun – for lunch and dinner. rooms and an office. The jail’s For reservations or information call: 580-7900 hanging chamber is also on the second floor. On permanent display is a scale model of the historic 1748 Memberships, donations and fund raising efforts help this Richmond County Courthouse, historic Tavern remain in YOUR backyard. the third oldest courthouse in Virginia, a collection of Forrest 48 ß2IVAHßß3EPTEMBERß e e Rivah Map Page 54
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Call 758-2328 or 435-1701 today. e 3EPTEMBERßßß2IVAHßß49 Rivah Diversions here can you go in Rivah Bowling camps, summer day camps. WCountry for a family 776-8846 friendly excursion or day of s Evans Bowling Center 34 www.peninsulaymca.org fun? Below are listings of places Cralle Ct., Kilmarnock, Lancaster s Missoula Children’s Theatre that may be of interest. All area County. 435-3950 Camps week-long residency codes are 804 unless otherwise s Kilmarnock Entertainment “starring” local students in a listed. Center 16 lanes, Fusion bowling full-scale musical. (406) 728- Air Excursion Fri. and Sat. night, 100’ sports 1911 and music HD media wall, 47 s Northern Neck Family s Bay Aviation at Hummel HD LCD TV’S. Birthday parties, YMCA, Provides weekly summer Field in Topping. 436-2977 event space for parties up to sessions. 39 William B. Graham www.bayaviationonline.com 150. Check calendar for bands, Ct., Kilmarnock. 435-0223 comedians, karaoke, and more. s Northumberland Family Animal Farm Bowling hours: Sun.–Thurs. 11 YMCA, 59 Monument Place, s River Birch Animal Farm in a.m.–10 p.m.; Fri.–Sat. 11 a.m.– Heathsville. Provides weekly Middlesex. Mon.–Sun. (open midnight. 16 Town Centre Dr., summer camp in conjunction with 7 days a week) 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Kilmarnock 435-PLAY(7529) the public schools. 580-8901 Free admission. Locust Hill. www.435play.com s Rappahannock Art League 758-8814 s Village Lanes Rt. 14 at Busi- Camps Weekly art camps for ness Rt. 17, Gloucester. 693- ages 6–17. Held in Kilmarnock, Boat Cruises 3720 Heathsville and Deltaville. s Bay Water Excursions 436-9309 Mathews boat tours on the Camps for Kids s Reedville Fisherman’s Chesapeake Bay with USCG s 4–H Camps contact local Museum “Discovering the Bay” certified captain. 725-2876 extension offices. Aug. 6, 12, 19, 26. Sail Aboard s Blue Sky Memories Chesa- s Aylett Country Day School the Skipjack; Trapping Day; peake Bay and more. Sailing, day camps June, July, August. Grab-a-Crab; Boats on the Bay. cruising, tours, excursions. 443-3214 453-6529 Adult and child instruction on The New Point Comfort Lighthouse had more than 200 acres s Belle Isle State Park 1632 s Richmond County YMCA, your boat or ours, boat delivery, of land around it when it was completed in 1805. It marks the Belle Isle Rd., Lancaster. 462- 761 Main St., Warsaw. Pro- and consulting. Licensed Coast southern tip of Mathews County and where the Chesapeake 5030 vides weekly summer sessions. Guard Captains Ken and Karen and Mobjack bays meet. s Boys and Girls Club of the 333-4117 Barber. 475-1066 Northern Neck 517 Main St., s Stratford Hall Camps, www.blueskymemories.com Kilmarnock. Summer camps in 493-8038 ext. 1026 s Claud W. Somers at the departs from the Tides Inn in real estate shopping, water taxi. 2-week sessions 6/6–8/19. ages s Summer Camps on the River Reedville Fishermen’s Museum Irvington for a 2 hour excur- Also, float plane flying. Call 366- 6–18. Mon.–Fri. 7:30 a.m.–6 Residential and day camp co-ed in Northumberland County sails sion in Urbanna. July 8 and 9. 1778 for tailored rates. p.m. Activities, field trips, swim- summer camp, Christchurch two Sat. each month at 10:30 Sunset cruises available as well. www.urbannacruises.com ming, arts and crafts, more. 435- School in Middlesex. 758-2306 a.m. 453-6529 453-2628 s Vintage Yacht Tours depart 2422 www.bgcnn.com ext. 129 s ”Faded Glory” cruises s “Serenity” a 65' schooner daily from the Tides Inn or Cart- s Bridlewise Summer Horse s VIMS summer camps 5th to aboard a classic Chesapeake offers 2-hour cruises departing ers Cove Marina in Irvington, Camps From beginner to 8th graders. 684-7878 Bay deadrise. Thurs.-Mon. eve- from Yorktown. Weekends only. Lancaster County. 438-5510 advanced riders. Bridlewise s Westmoreland Family nings. Departs at 5 p.m. One Ticket purchases (800) 979- www.vintageyachttours.net Riding Academy Day and Board- YMCA 18849 Kings Hwy., hour. Reservations required. 65 3370; private charters, group ing camp, Hartfield. 776-0606 Montross. Licensed summer day Tavern Rd., Irvington. 438-6053 reservations and "locals" spe- Boat Rentals s Chesapeake Academy, camp program. 493-8163 and 800-497-8228 cials. (757) 710-1233 s B.E.S.T. Boatyard Rt. Irvington. Ages 4–14. 438-5575 s Westmoreland County www.hopeandglory.com s Smith Island Cruise in 639, Crafton Quarter Rd. s Camp Piankatank, Day Camps Day camp. 493-8163 s Let’s Go Sailing! offers day Northumberland County near Christchurch School in and residential camps for ages cruises, boat rides and lessons departs from Chesapeake Bay Middlesex. 758-4067 7-17. Activities include: sailing, Canoe/Kayak Rentals on “Free Spirit.” Leaves out of Camp-Resort in Reedville. Turn s Ingram Bay Marina 14–18 rock wall, archery, swimming s Belle Isle State Park 1632 Urbanna in Middlesex County left on Sunnybank Rd., 2 miles ft. boats with 25 hp outboard and Bible study. Hartfield, 776- Belle Isle Rd., Lancaster. by appointment. 824-4006 to Campground Rd., look for motors. Fishing licenses 9552. 462-5030 s Mobjack Sailing offers day entrance sign. 382 Campground included in rental. Rod and www.camppiankatank.org s Chesapeake Bay Camp- sails, island picnic cruises, sunset Rd., Reedville. Reservations reel rental at marina tackle s Fun Factory Inc., Montross. Resort 382 Campground Rd., and moonlight sails. Mathews necesssary. Minimum. 453-3430 shop. Wicomico Church area School age summer camp. Reedville, Northumberland County. 725-0354 s Tangier Island Cruise departs in Northumberland. 545 Har- 493-9518 County. 453-3430 s Potomac River Charters from Buzzard’s Point Marina at vey’s Neck Rd., Heathsville. s Gloucester County Parks s Ingram Bay Marina in departs from Colonial Beach. the end of Rt. 656 in Fairport, 580-7292 and Recreation 6467 Main St., Northumberland County. Rent 224-1400 near Reedville, Northumberland ingrambaymarina.com Gloucester. 693-2355 or bring your own and explore s Rappahannock River Cruise County. 453-2628 s Tucker’s Recreation Park s Mathews County YMCA, miles of shoreline or join a group from Tappahannock on the www.tangiercruise.com and Marine 16' and 17' open Rt. 198, 10746 Buckley Hall Rd., tour to remote locations around “Captain Thomas” departs and s Urbanna Cruises cruise bow fiberglass boats with out- Mathews. 725-1488 the rivers and bay. End of Rt. travels to Ingleside Vineyards. local creeks and rivers aboard board motors. Fishing license s Middlesex Family YMCA 609, Wicomico Church. 545 Har- 453-2628 a comfy, chartered pontoon included in rental. Shacklefords. 11487 General Puller Hwy., vey’s Neck Rd., Heathsville. 580- s Rappahannock River Cruise boat. Photo ops, sightseeing, 785-4464 Hartfield. Sailing camps, soccer 7292 ingrambaymarina.com 50 ß2IVAHßß3EPTEMBERß e Diversions Rappahannock s Lazy Days Adventures, We [email protected], 480-0697 Gloucester. 693-2770 River Cruise deliver. Rentals and eco-tours of s Kilmarnock Farmers’ Market s York River Crossing Cinema Depart from Tappahannock on this day cruise that will local waters. 776-9853 at the corner of N. Main St. and Rt. 17, Hayes in Gloucester take you to Ingleside Vineyards. Along the way, view www.lazydaysadventures.com Town Centre Dr. in Kilmarnock. County. 642-5999 Bald Eagles as they soar overhead. Once at the s Westmoreland State Park (next to Middle Bay Realty at Group trips, paddle boats and 100 N. Main, Kilmarnock) The Pick Your Own vineyard enjoy an optional lunch and wine tasting. hydro bike rentals. Montross. fourth Sat. of the month, May– s Bentwaters Farm Spray-free Leaves Tuesday-Sunday at 10:00 and Returns at 4:30. 493-9191 Oct., 9 a.m.–1 p.m. blueberries, homegrown yarns s Mathews Farmers’ Market from sheep raised on the farm, Enrichment Classes every Sat. 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at lambs and Kids, Cashmere s Chestnut Cove Bed and Mathews historic courthouse and Nigerian goats. Open by Cruise All Day Breakfast and Zekiah Glass, green. appointment. 1083 Circle Dr., $ on Morattico Creek, 511 Oakley s Urbanna Farmers’ Market Rt. 600, Mathews. 725-5839 for 25 Ln., Farnham. Two guest rooms second Sat. of each month s Eastfields Farms Spray-free with private baths, full break- May–Sept.; 9 a.m.–1 p.m. in blueberries in July/Aug. Open Tangier Island Cruise fast and lunch. Two-day classes Taber Park. Middlesex County. Fri., Sat., Sun. 83 Preston Take a cruise across the Chesapeake Bay aboard our in creating stained glass, with a 761-4840 Point Rd., Mathews County. luxurious “Chesapeake Breeze.” Discover the tiny s Warsaw Farmers’ Market separate fee, is offered inclusively 725-3948 island of Tangier where you will see the forgotten with overnight stays. 394-3142 second Sat. of each month s Lew Bristow’s Blackberry www.zekiahglass.com July–Nov., except Oct. which is Farm Hartfield in Middlesex lifestyle of its inhabitants and eat seafood delicacies s InsideOut Yoga Three levels Warsaw Fest. Held at the inter- County, Opens July 1. 9 a.m.–5 at one of its several restaurants. of vinyasa flow yoga classes. section of Main St. and Rich- p.m., Mon., Wed., and Fri.; 9 Leaves Daily at 10:00 and Returns at 3:45 All classes integrate breath mond Rd. from 9 a.m. until 1 a.m.–7:30 p.m., Tues., Thurs. and movement, awareness and p.m. and Sat. 776-7785 Also offering river cruises from Irvington & Urbanna! alignment, strength and flexibil- s Tater Neck Blueberry ity, stillness and joy. 436-2204 Fresh Local Produce Farm Open mid-July through Celebrating 40 years of service! www.insideoutyoga.org s Merryvale Farms Inc. Har- Labor Day, during daylight. s Olive for Yoga Studio offers dyville in Middlesex County. No chemicals used, six dif- TangierCruise.com ABC’s of yoga, gentle/restor- 776-7554 ferent varieties available. Rt. NOW taking reservations ONLINE! ative, hatha, yin, power vinyasa, 608/Potato Neck Rd., Port vinyasa flow and yoga fusion. Fun Parks Haywood, Mathews County. or call us at: 804.453.BOAT (2628) Open Mon.–Sat. 832-0079 s Swamp Fun Park, 2735 725-2623 52 t www.oliveforyoga.com George Washington Mem. s TriYoga Offering a multi-level Hwy., (Rt. 17) in Gloucester hatha blend. Class times and County. Paint ball. 642-8778 locations vary. Call 370-4856 or s Bounce House in Gloucester visit www.triyoganow.com County features an inflatable indoor playground. Located Farmers’ Markets in the White Marsh Shopping s Colonial Beach Market Day Center on U.S. Hwy 17, Hayes. Fourth Sat. of the month May– 693-7529 804-333-4700 Sept., 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Live music. s Cyber Star Video game Located at the corner of Colo- center with X-Box, Wii, PlaySta- nial Ave. and Washington Ave. tion, arcade games, laser tag. (across the street from Hunan 6706 Main St., Gloucester. Diner 422 Washington Ave.) 824-9450 224-0021 s Deltaville Farmers’ Market Learn to Sail Fourth Sat. of the month May– s Norton’s Sailing School Nov.; 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Holly Point 97 Marina Rd., Deltaville in Nature Park at the Deltaville Middlesex County. 776-9211 Maritime Museum. 776-6950 s Mobjack Sailing Blackwater Open April s Gloucester Market Monthly Creek, North River, Mathews June-Aug., Wed. evenings 4–7 County. 815-0144 through December p.m. Located at the Gazebo on s Premier Sailing 744 St. Main St. 695-0700 Andrews Ln., Weems. 438-9300 s Heathsville Farmers’ s Stingray Point Sailing Savor the Season! Market Third Sat. of the month School Located at Deltaville Enjoy PYO Fruit Apr.–Nov., 8 a.m.–noon. Behind Yachting Center, 18355 General Feed Twinkle on the Goat Walk Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern in Puller Hwy. 909-2655 Heathsville in Northumberland Have lunch and then dessert County. Movies Shop our Farm Store! s Irvington Farmers’ Market s Essex 5 Cinemas 1653 Tap- First Sat. of the month from pahannock Blvd., Tappahannock. For more information call: May–Nov., 9 a.m.–1 p.m. 445-1166 804-224-9171 Irvington Commons, Lancaster s Hillside Cinema Intersection www.westmorelandberryfarm.com County. irvingtonfarmersmar- of Rt. 14 and Rt. 17 Business, e 3EPTEMBERßßß2IVAHßß51 Diversions t 51 s Westmoreland and Ice Creamery Putt-putt Speedway, dirt track racing Colonial Beach. 224-7455 s Westmoreland Players Berry Farm Rt. 637, off Rt. 3, golf. Rt. 602 just outside of select Sat. nights Apr.–Oct. s Dragon Motor Sports, truck 16217 Richmond Rd. (Rt. 360) take Rt. 634, 1235 Berry Farm Urbanna, Middlesex County. 4426 Tidewater Tr., Jamaica in and tractor pulls. Millers Tavern. 529-9345 Ln., Oak Grove. 224-9171 758-GOLF (4653) Middlesex County. 758-1867 443-1903 www.westmorelandplayers.org s Colonial Beach Dragway Putt Putt Racing 1/8th mile asphalt drag track. Skating Trolley Rides s Bethpage Miniature Golf s Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor 2035 James Monroe Highway, s Stan’s Skateland Fri.– s Triangle Trolley between Sat., 7:30–10 p.m., 17408 Kilmarnock, Irvington and White Kings Hwy., Montross, in Stone. Every Fri. (4–10 p.m.) and Westmoreland County. 493-9890 Sat. (9 a.m.–10 p.m.) May 6–Oct. . 1. Plus 1–6 p.m. on these Sun- Theaters days: May 29, July 3, Sept. 4; 25¢. s Court House Players Serv- 435-1552 ing Gloucester, Mathews and s The Pearl Trolley runs in and River Cruises Middlesex Counties. Dinner around Urbanna in Middlesex Departing theater, QED June 23, 24 and County, from May 27 through 25. Hello Dolly Oct. 10,11,12 Labor Day. 25¢. 758-2386 Horn Harbor & Crazy Crab Restaurants and 13. For tickets and informa- tion go to Wine Tastings www.courthouseplayers.org s Athena Vineyards and Winery, Every Saturday Evening s Donk’s Theater Virginia’s Lil’ Inc. Burgess, Northumberland Cruise 2 hrs. (round trip) Ole Opry. Live country music in County. 580-4944 a family atmosphere. 223 Buck- s Belle Mount Vineyards Rt. ALL NIGHT TICKET $15 adults $10 children ley Hall Rd., Mathews, 725- 624, Newland Rd., Warsaw, 7760. For showtimes, info. and Richmond County. 333-4700 For the schedule, go to: tickets visit s General’s Ridge Vineyard www.donkstheater.com Tasting room; appetizers, captbillyscharters.com s Lancaster Players 361 Ches- come try our frappe vino. Fri. apeake Dr. (Rt. 200) in White noon–7 p.m.; Sat. noon–6 p.m.; (804) 580-7292 Stone 435-3776. Sun. noon–5 p.m. 703-313- www.lancasterplayers.org 9742 Mon.–Thurs.; 472-3172
Good Luck Cellars An estate winery Thursday-Saturday, 11 am-6 pm Sunday, Noon-5 pm 1025 Good Luck Road Kilmarnock, VA (804) 435-1416 www.goodluckcellars.com Facilities available to rent for weddings, reunions, parties, etc.
52 ß2IVAHßß3EPTEMBERß e Diversions Along Westmoreland’s Fri.–Sun. 1618 Weldons Dr., Irvington. Hague. www.hopeandglory.com www.generalsridgevineyard.com s Ingleside Vineyards and Historic HIGHWAYS s Good Luck Cellars 1025 Good Winery Rt. 3, south of Oak Grove, Luck Rd., Kilmarnock. Open Westmoreland County, on Rt. Thurs.–Sat. 11 a.m.–6 p.m. and 638. 224-8687 Bridget’s Bouquets Carrot Cottage Sun. noon–5 p.m. s Oak Crest Vineyard and Flower Shop Jim Shore, Willow Tree, s Hague Winery 8268 Cople Winery Oak Crest Dr., King Gift Baskets, Balloons, Arrangements Crocs, Flags, Garden Hwy., Hague, Westmoreland George. 540-663-2813 Serving you through all life’s important events & Nautical Accessories County. 472-5283 s Vault Field Vine- Montross, VA 804-493-8800 s Hope and Glory Vineyard yards 2953 Kings Mill Rd., Bauble Lulu Beads Wine tastings, 11-6 p.m. Thurs.– Kinsale, Westmoreland Tervis Tumblers Mon. One White Fences Dr., County. 472-4430 MURPHY SEED SERVICE, INC. Voted Best Gift Shop We’ve got you covered for Summer! (the past 4 years) in the Boating & Garden Supplies, Northern Neck & “See it From the Air” Hardware & Paint Middle Peninsula -ViVÊiÀ>Ê/ÕÀÃÊÊUÊÊ+Õ>ÌÞÊ} ÌÊÃÌÀÕVÌ Mulch, Flower Pots, Landscaping Blocks -ONTROSS s iÀ>Ê* Ì}À>« ÞÊÊUÊÊ"«iÊ V«ÌÊ7>ÀLÀ`Ê,`ià Check out our Great Gift Section 804-472-2755 Rt. 202, Mt. Holly, VA
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by Tom Chillemi last stoplight before the Coleman Bridge loucester Point is one of those places on Lafayette Heights Road. Turn left on Gmost people go through on their way River View Street. Turn left onto Vernon to somewhere else. However, there are Street. The park will be on your right. plenty of reasons to pull off Route 17 and Hit the beach make Gloucester Point a destination. There’s more than history at Gloucester For centuries this narrow piece of Point Beach Park, there’s a long sandy land in the York River has been a cross- beach, two boat launching ramps, and a ing point. Just 15 miles as the crow fl ies fi shing pier where no saltwater fi shing from Jamestown, the Gloucester Point license is required. area was visited by Captain John Smith, The park has a large, shady and grassy not as an explorer, but as a prisoner of area with picnic tables and a shelter. The Chief Powhatan. The meeting took place swimming area and sandy beach are upriver where legend has it that Pocahon- perfect for sunbathing, wading, building tas saved Capt. Smith from execution. sand castles, swimming and beach fun. Gloucester Point is across the river The handicapped accessible beach Gloucester Point Beach Park is just off Route 17 at the Coleman Bridge. from Yorktown, where the British surren- house, which is open seasonally on week- dered to end the American Revolutionary ends through Labor Day, has a concession War. stand, restrooms and outdoor showers. ginia Institute of Marine Science (450-foot-wide navigable span) and Located on the north side of Route 17 A picnic shelter can be rented for half (VIMS). The VIMS visitors’ second longest in the world. is Tyndall’s Point Park, the site of a fort as and full days. Reservations are required. center is open weekdays In 1995, the bridge was early as 1661. It was used for battle works Call 804-693-2355. from 9 a.m. to 4:30 dismantled and wid- in the Revolutionary War. Several picnic areas with charcoal p.m. for self-guided ened to four lanes in The fi rst shots of the Civil War fi red grills are located throughout the park. tours of displays, just nine days. in Virginia occurred at Gloucester Point There is no fee to use these sites, which including a small Don’t Miss... If you’re at on May 5, 1861. The Second Company are available on a fi rst come-fi rst served aquarium with Gloucester Point of the Richmond Howitzers exchanged basis. local fi sh and a Virginia Institute of Beach Park at the cannon fi re with the USS Yankee and There is ample parking, even for boat gift shop. ■ right time, you chased off the Union ship. trailers. During the Marine Science (VIMS). may see the bridge To get to Tyndall’s Point Park from Science summer, public- ■ Tyndall’s Point Park open to give ocean- southbound Route 17: turn right at the Visitors can walk up the hill to the Vir- guided tours are going military ships held on Fridays access to the Yorktown from 10:30 a.m. to Naval Weapons Station, noon. There also are just upriver. (Bridge open- monthly “After Hours” lec- ings are broadcast on WXGM tures and “Discovery Labs” at VIMS. 99.1 FM.) The annual Marine Science Day is held Back on Route 17 there are plenty of in May, and returning next year is the places to eat. new Science Under Sail partnership with One out-of-the-way place is Tony and Yorktown Sailing Charters and their 105- Melina’s Pizzeria, whose authentic Italian foot schooner “Alliance.” dishes include more than pizza. Learn more at www.vims.edu/public. Boaters can dock at the River’s Inn and The bridge Crab Deck at Gloucester Yacht Haven on The beach is next to the Coleman Sarah’s Creek. Bridge. Built in 1952, it is the longest So, if you’re coming or going to the double swing span bridge in America Rivah, take a break at Gloucester Point.
Find some solitude in historic Tyndall’s Point Park at Gloucester Point. See Rivah Counties information beginning on page 57.
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HEATHSVILLE––The include a bake sale, offering . . . a village steeped in Southern hospitality & Rich in history. annual St. Stephen’s Harvest homemade cakes, pies, cook- Festival will be held from 9 ies and bread; a plant sale; 5344 Mary Ball a.m. to 3 p.m., September 3 at and mini-services inside the The Oaks St. Stephen’s Anglican Church sanctuary. Grilled hamburg- RESTAURANT 2D s ,IVELY 6! at 6807 Northumberland ers, hot dogs and barbecue 804-462-7840 Highway in Heathsville. sandwiches will be sold, said L: Tue-Fri 11am-2pm D: Tue-Sat 4pm . . . A truckload of fresh-picked Anthony. Breakfast: 3AT AM AM s 3UN AM PM TOLL FREE L: 3UN AM PM peaches and apples will be For the kids, there will be 462-7050 OF EASTERN VIRGINIA 866-462-7840 for sale at the festival, said face painting and snow cones, Corinne Anthony. More than plus the opportunity to view a 804.462.0692 100 crafters and organiza- live “glassed-in” beehive, pre- IVELY fax: 804.462.0873 tions will be represented on sented by the Northern Neck L the church grounds, inside Beekeeping Club, she said. ARKET M [email protected] the fellowship hall and at the The Honeywind Bluegrass adjacent rectory building. Boys will headline a free groceries / meat/ deli Festival highlights also gospel concert. beer / wine andrea & gary fricke
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History ter’s history of the area, “Settlers, South- Essex County’s history in written form erners, Americans: The History of Essex dates from Captain John Smith’s visit during County, Virginia 1608–1984,” recounts in the winter of 1607-08, when he wrote of the detail the county’s 350-year-old story. The “excellent, pleasant, fertile, and navigable” book is available at the county administra- Rappahannock Valley. tor’s office. In 1645 Bartholomew Hoskins patented Today Essex has a population of 9,989 the Tappahannock site, which became and Tappahannock is one of the largest known at various times as Hobbs His Hole, commercial centers in the region. Hobb’s Hole, the short-lived New Plym- outh, and the Indian name Tappahannock. Government The port town was to become a center of The Essex County seat is at 205 Cross St. commerce during the 17th and 18th centu- in the Tappahannock Courthouse Square. ries, establishing a crossroads. 443-4331. Essex County has one town, The county came into being in 1692 Tappahannock. 443-3336. The sheriff’s when Old Rappahannock County, which office can be reached at 443-3346. once encompassed at least 50 modern counties in Virginia and West Virginia, was In 1680, the Virginia Assembly passed a resolution titled the Act of Libraries divided along the river with the north side Cohabitation. The Act created on paper about 20 townships in the Virginia Essex Public Library, Tappahannock, 443- becoming Richmond County and the south English colony. Tappahannock in Essex County was one of those townships. 4945. becoming Essex. One reason for creating a town was to establish a method of regulating the During Bacon’s Rebellion in 1676, armed operations of established tobacco and custom houses. The building above For Visitors men gathered near Piscataway Creek and goes back to tobacco times and was once the town’s custom house. The Tappahannock-Essex Chamber of defeated Governor Berkeley’s cavalrymen. Commerce is at 205 Cross St. www.essex- Later they prevailed in the Dragon Swamp, virginia.org. but eventually English warships and troops confrontations occurred. disobey Parliament. They also made plans suppressed the uprising. Frontier patrols, Leading merchant Archibald Ritchie, to publicly humiliate Ritchie and the Scots Don’t Miss however, were maintained against hostile who supported the Stamp Act, was labeled merchant Archibald McCall. These events s Sept. 17—Tappahannock Farmers’ northern Indians into the early 1700’s. as “the greatest enemy of his country.” On occurred seven years before the Boston Market The British Stamp Act of 1765 led February 27, 1766, gentlemen from nine Tea Party. s Sept. 18—Book Review, Essex directly to the American Revolution, and it counties gathered at Leedstown to draft The Essex Courthouse contains the County Museum was in Tappahannock that one of the first the “Resolutions” that led Virginians to oldest records in Virginia. James B. Slaugh- Gloucester County
History Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula Exploration of what would become with 34,500 residents. Gloucester County began soon after 1607 when Jamestown, the first per- Government manent English settlement in the New Most Gloucester County offices are in World, was started 25 miles to its the courts and office building at 6467 south. Main St. 693-4042. The sheriff’s office Gloucester County was formed can be reached at 693-4042. in 1651 from York County. It con- tained Kingston Parish, which became Libraries Mathews County in 1791. Gloucester Library, 6920 Main St. 693- Gloucester was home to several well- 2998. Gloucester Pt. Branch Library, known persons including Pocahontas, 1720 George Washington Memorial daughter of Indian Chief Powhatan. Highway in Hayes. 642-9700. According to legend, she petitioned her father to spare the life of English For Visitors explorer Captain John Smith, who was The Gloucester Visitor Center is in the one of the first white men to see the Roane Building at 6509 Main St. Open area in the early 1600s. Mon.–Sat., 10 a.m.–4 p.m. and Sun., Another infamous resident was Paddle boats and canoes can be rented at Beaverdam Park in Gloucester. 1–4 p.m. 693-3215 or visit glouces- Nathaniel Bacon who, in 1676, led a terva.info. force of planters against the Indians. surrender to end the American Revolu- capital to Tyndall’s Point, but the motion Bacon’s Rebellion defeated the Indi- tion. was rejected. Jamestown remained the ans and then attempted to make the Originally called Tyndall’s Point, state capital until it was shifted to Wil- Don’t Miss governor reform colonial policies. His named for an early mapmaker, it was liamsburg. s Sept. 10—Concert on the Green with army burned Jamestown and he briefly renamed Gloucester Towne and was In 1769, the new county seat, Bote- “Celtastrophe” controlled the colony before his death once the county seat until it was moved tourt Towne (old town Gloucester), was s Sept. 16-17—Quilt Show, Court ended the revolt. 13 miles north during the 1700s. laid out. It was named for Baron de Circle Fortified during Bacon’s Rebellion, When Jamestown was burned by Botetourt, then governor of Virginia. s Sept. 24—Civil War African-Ameri- Gloucester Point is just across the York Bacon in 1676, the Virginia Executive Today, Gloucester is the largest of can Reenactment River from Yorktown, site of the British Council considered moving the state the eight counties that make up the e 3EPTEMBERßßß2IVAHßß57 Lancaster County
History tion of some 11,400, has one of the larg- Indians occupied the Northern Neck est communities of retirees in the state for some 10,000 years before Capt. John thanks to its picturesque shoreline and Smith sailed up the Rappahannock River in temperate climate. 1608. The Powhatan Confederate was rep- resented here by the Moraughtacunds and Government the Cuttatawomen tribes. A short 43 years Lancaster County offices are headquar- later, Lancaster County was established tered at 8311 Mary Ball Rd. in Lancaster from neighboring Northumberland. Courthouse. 462-5129. www.lancova. Families of notable influence in the com. There are three incorporated towns social, political and economic climate of in Lancaster County: Kilmarnock, White the colonies built magnificent “empires” Stone and Irvington. The sheriff’s office here, and family names like Carter and can be reached at 462-5111. Ball still are prevalent today. Robert “King” Carter (1663–1732) of Libraries Corrotoman Plantation (in Weems) was Lancaster Community Library, Kilmarnock, the son of immigrant John Carter. He 435-1729. acquired over 300,000 acres with some 1,000 slaves working his various proper- For Visitors ties. Information Center in the Lancaster by the Married twice, “King” Carter fathered Bring your bike for the annual Northern Neck River Ride on September Bay Chamber, 506 N. Main in Kilmarnock 15 children. Among his descendants were 24-25, sponsored by the Lancaster by the Bay Chamber. Camp overnight at (weekdays) or Kilmarnock Antique Mall at eight governors of Virginia, three sign- Camp Kekoka on Indian Creek and enjoy the Kekoka Music Festival. Open to 144 School St. ers of the Declaration of Independence, bicyclists of all ages. two presidents, leader of the confederate armies Gen. Robert E. Lee, and a Supreme themselves at Millenbeck and Epping A courthouse was established in 1698 Don’t Miss Court Justice. Forest. Mary Ball, the mother of George at Queenstown on the Corrotoman River s Sept. 21––The Foundation for Historic Carter is buried alongside his wives at Washington, was born about 1708. The but in 1742 was relocated to a central area Christ Church will bring the American the church he built near Irvington, historic Mary Ball Washington Museum is located were the militia gathered, now known as Shakespeare Center’s Touring Company Christ Church. in Lancaster Courthouse and offers an historic Lancaster Courthouse. to the Lancaster Middle School Theater The Ball family, meanwhile, established extensive genealogy library. Today Lancaster County, with a popula- in Kilmarnock at 7 p.m. Mathews County
History timore run in 1942. About 20 years later, Mathews County was an established the Old Bay Line dropped passenger ser- shipbuilding center for the Chesapeake Bay vice between Baltimore and Norfolk. The when it broke away from Gloucester in 1791 steamers stopped for good in the spring to become a separate county. of 1962. About that time, 12 sailing ships over Today Mathews has a population of 20 tons each were built in a single year in 9,200 people. While it is the smallest county Mathews, which the Chiskiake Indians had in the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula called Werowocomico. with only 87 square miles, it has some 367 Between 1790 and 1820, approximately miles of shoreline and some of the area’s a third of the ships built in Virginia came from best public access. Mathews. The sharp, fast vessels, popularly known as Baltimore Clippers, were built Government throughout the Chesapeake Bay region. Most county government offices are in Before the War of 1812, these fast ships Liberty Square at 10604 Buckley Hall Rd., were simply known as “Virginia built.” Mathews, 725-7172 or co.mathews.va.us. From 1802 to 1844, Mathews was an The sheriff’s office can be reached at 725- official port of entry for the registration and 7177. enrollment of ships. During this period, 10,000 vessels called at the “Port of East Libraries River.” The customs house stood at Wil- The 37th annual Mathews Market Days festival will take place in historic Mathews Memorial Library, 251 Main St. liams Wharf (marker 13), which was a center downtown Mathews on Friday, September 9, from 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; and 725-4123. of maritime activity until the steamers quit Saturday, September 10, from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. with a street dance from 8-11 running in the 1940s. p.m. The Festival showcases more than 90 booths displaying arts and crafts, For Visitors Cricket Hill, near Gwynn’s Island, was the tempting food treats and many locally-made products. The Mathews County Visitor and Informa- site of one of the last naval engagements tion Center is in historic Sibley’s General of the Revolutionary War. In June 1776, When water was the highway, boats were lines out of business. In 1942 the govern- Store at 239 Main St. 725-4229 or visit- Continental forces bombarded the British the standard means of travel. The arrival of ment requisitioned most of the bay and mathews.com. fleet and encampment on Gwynn’s Island. steamships at Williams Wharf with cargo coastal steamers for service in the war Lord Dunsmore, the last royal governor, was from Norfolk, Newport News or Baltimore effort. Don’t Miss driven from the colony, ending British rule was a daily highlight. The last remaining steamboat line, the s Sept. 9-10—Mathews Market Days in Virginia. World War II put most of the steamboat Old Bay Line, stopped its York River to Bal- 58 ß2IVAHßß3EPTEMBERß e Poker Run White Stone to benefit Red Cross KILMARNOCK––“The Ride Southern Gateway to The Northern Neck for the Red Poker Run,” to ben- efit the River Counties Chapter White Stone Event Center of the American Red Cross, will White Stone Pharmacy be held September 3. Registra- Under one roof tion will start at the Town of 804-435-1051 for all your celebrations Kilmarnock tract on North Main 416 Chesapeake Dr. Street and Town Centre Drive Weddings, anniversaries White Stone, VA 22578 at 9 a.m. A group departure will 9M-F am 9- 6am-6 pm M-F,pm, Sat. 9 am-4 pm #PVUJRVF private parties roll at 11 a.m. The motorcycle Susan Sanders RPH Also on premise ride is approximately 75 miles Your locally owned Fabulous finds for White Stone through Lancaster, Richmond and you & your home se en 804-435-1695 Northumberland counties. bar & restaurant www.lamberthbldg.com The ride will end at Savannah 538 Rappahannock Dr. Joe’s in Kilmarnock where prizes Locally owned Health Mart pharmacies honor 606 Chesapeake Drive will be awarded. Food and bever- your prescription plans, including Medicare. 7HITE 3TONE s Visit us on the web at www.healthmart.com ages also will be available while 436-8505 WhiteStoneEventCenter.com listening to music by Last Call. Pre-registration fees are $15 per driver and $10 per rider. On the day of the event, fees are $20 and Maggie’s $10. Pre-register at lancasterva. com, or call Pyszka at 436-5524. Fabulous Consignments TrimblesTavernAntiques.com ladies apparel, accessories Wed. - Sat. 10am - 6pm Café & gifts Sunday 12noon - 5pm Open for Lunch 11-3 Bay School Monday-Saturday New Location! Chris Trimble auction set Ice House Field At the foot of the 699 Rappahannock Dr. bridge, White Stone next to Bank of Lancaster White Stone for Oct. 1 (804) 436-1701 804.436.1776 www.willabys.com GLOUCESTER—Saturday, open tuesday - saturday 11-5 435-0000 804.435.6176 October 1, is the date set for the Est. 1931 13th annual auction supporting the Bay School Community Dunton, Simmons Arts Center. “Toddsbury,” the historic home of Breck and FARM Air Conditioning & Dunton LLP. Mary Montague on the North White Stone, Virginia Refrigeration Attorneys & Counselors at Law ISABELL K. 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Sep tember 10 Urbanna Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. – PM AT 4ABER 0ARK Nov ember 4 and 5 Urbanna Oyster Festival Friday: 9 a.m. to Midnight, Saturday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Virginia’s official oyster festival. Over 75,000 visitors come to walk around one of the nation’s oldest seaports, sampling oysters, seafood and other tasty regional specialties, taking in music and waterfront exhibits and snapping up funky novelty items and fabulous finds like hand-knit sweaters at bargain prices and one-of-a-kind arts and crafts. Highlights INCLUDE &RIDAY NIGHTS &IREMENS 0ARADE p.m.), Saturday’s Virginia State Oyster Shucking Contest (11 a.m.) and the Oyster Festival 0ARADE PM Middlesex County
History Middlesex County was formed around 1669 from Lancaster County, which makes it one of the oldest English settlements in the United States. Many plantation homes still stand from the Colonial era. The county is rich in history that spans nearly 350 years. Bordered by the Rappahannock and Piankatank rivers and the Chesapeake Bay, much of its history centers around the water. Deltaville Maritime Museum and Holly Point Nature Park will host their final “Groovin’ in the Park” concert of 2011 The town of Urbanna was formed in 1680 on Saturday, September 24, when Robbin Thompson (above) takes the waterfront stage. The concert is from 6-8 p.m. as a center for shipping tobacco from sur- Admission is $10. rounding plantations. Urbanna was the county seat until 1852 commercial life of this area. It was the home folk congregated on the creek bank near town, Urbanna: 758-2613. when it was moved to Saluda, a more cen- of five generations of Wormeleys, one of where the Urbanna Bridge is located today. tral location for area citizens. Throughout the most influential families in the colony. Legend has it that an old man by the name Libraries the county are homes built in the 1700’s Colonial governors Sir Henry Chicheley and of Montague stood at the top of the hill and Middlesex Public Library Urbanna Branch, and wartime stories abound dating back Lord Howard of Effingham made Rosegill whenever he saw a flash of a cannon firing 758-5717. Deltaville Branch, 776-7362. to the Revolutionary and Civil wars. During their home. he would scream “squat” and the townsfolk these wars, plantations such as Providence During the Civil War, General George would squat down to the ground. For Visitors and Rosegill were bombarded and looted. McClellan formulated a plan of attack to Today Middlesex County has a popula- Old Tobacco Warehouse in Urbanna. Listed Stingray Point near Deltaville gained take Richmond by starting from Urbanna. tion of 9,600 and is home to the popular on the National Register of Historic Places. immortal fame as the spot where Captain The plan was named the Urbanna Plan, but Urbanna Oyster Festival, which draws thou- Serves as a visitors center today. 45 Cross John Smith was nearly killed by a stingray. it was never instituted. sands to enjoy a weekend of music and St. www.urbanna.com. 523-4711. Three centuries ago ships from London, In 1862, several Yankee warships bom- mollusks every November. Liverpool, Bristol and Glasgow were barded the town but legend has it that Don’t Miss common sights on Urbanna Creek. Just the only thing the Yanks killed was an old Government s Sept. 7—Holmes Brothers Benefit across the creek from Urbanna is Rosegill, hare. One of the cannonballs did hit the old Middlesex County offices are in the Concert, SCW Middle School one of the oldest plantations in America. It courthouse, which today is the Middlesex Woodward Building at the Courthouse s Sept. 17—Firemen’s Crab Feast, was for many years a center of influence in Woman’s Club building on Virginia St. Complex in Saluda. www.co.middlesex. Urbanna the Colony and a power in the political and During the bombardment the towns- va.us. 758-4330. Middlesex has one Northumberland County
History this region. Northumberland County is called the With more than 556 miles of scenic shore- Mother County of the Northern Neck. line, more than 12,300 call Northumberland Presumably settled by the English County home. in 1640, Northumberland was officially established by an act of the Burgesses in Government Jamestown in 1648. It was later divided The Northumberland County seat is into three additional counties, Lancaster, on Rt. 360 in Heathsville. 580-7666 or Richmond and Westmoreland Counties. co.northumberland.va.us. The sheriff’s At its heart is Heathsville, the county office can be reached at 580-5221. seat. Located between the headwaters of the Coan and the Great Wicomico rivers, in Libraries 1679 it was chosen as the site of the county Northumberland Public Library is at 7204 courthouse. The building was completed Northumberland Highway in Heathsville, and county justices were moved in 1681. 580-5051. High speed wireless internet In 1797, citizens established a 20-acre access available. town around the courthouse square naming it in honor of citizen leader John Heath who For Visitors lived just down the road at Springfield, an The Northumberland County Cham- historic plantation mansion still standing ber of Commerce Visitors Center,129 and occupied today. By the time the sun rises, the fishing boats from Northumberland County are Northumberland Hwy. (Rt. 360) in Callao is In 1992, the National Register of Historic deep into the work day gathering fish from the Chesapeake Bay. open Wed., Thurs. and Sat., 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Places designated Heathsville an Historic and Fri., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 529-5031. District, along with the original courthouse there are many charter boat captains. And rent. and tavern, now a restaurant, gift shop cruises, like those to Tangier and Smith Burgess is home to the Northern Neck Don’t Miss and museum. The courthouse square also Island, are major tourist attractions. Farm Museum, which features the area’s s Sept. 9–11––The eighth annual includes a blacksmith shop, transportation The quaint fishing village of Reedville, agricultural history, from the Indians who Antique & Classic Boat Show, spon- museum, old jail and carriage house. with its “Millionaire’s Row” of Victorian roamed the lands to the large commercial sored by the Reedville Fishermen’s Northumberland was once dependent homes, remains a tribute to the area’s heri- canneries that once lined the shores. Visi- Museum and the Tidewater Chapter of upon tobacco as its major cash crop and tage. The Reedville Fisherman’s Museum tors can learn about agriculture, view the the Antique and Classic Boat Society will currency. Later, most of its residents relied provides a comprehensive overview of the tools that assisted the farmers and learn the be held. on the water for their livelihoods. Today, village’s fishing industry, both past and cur- impact of these industries on the people of e 3EPTEMBERßßß2IVAHßß61 Richmond County
History Downing of the Northern Neck. Known as the Gateway to the Northern Richmond County was home of the Neck, Richmond County was established last president elected under the Articles in 1692 from the old Rappahannock of Confederation. In 1788, Judge Cyrus County. Griffin was elected president of the U.S. Originally explored by Captain Congress Assembly and held that position John Smith in 1607–1608, the county until the U.S. Constitution was adopted was settled in 1640 when people and his successor, George Washington, migrated up from settlements below the was elected as the first President of the Rappahannock River. It was presumably U. S. named after the First Duke of Richmond, William A. Jones gained recognition cousin to both King William III and Queen for Richmond County in 1916 when, Mary. One of the early settlers was Colo- in supporting self-government for all nel Moore Fauntleroy, who patented land people, he authorized a bill that guaran- in the county in 1650. teed independence for the Philippines. The first county seat was thought to be In 1926, the people of the Philippines at the mouth of Little Carter’s Creek, then erected a memorial at Jones’ gravesite Hutt Produce near Warsaw is a roadside stand offering fresh vegetables and moved to Naylors, an early river settle- in the St. John’s Episcopal Churchyard in fruit. ment. The seat moved inland in 1730 and Warsaw. renamed the Richmond County Court- Today Richmond County has a popula- has one incorporated town, Warsaw. The house. In 1831, the name was changed tion of 9,300. Serving as the crossroads sheriff’s office can be reached at 333- Don’t Miss to Warsaw in sympathy with the Polish of U.S. Route 360 and State Route 3, the 3611. s Rappahannock River Valley National struggle for independence. Warsaw was county seat of Warsaw is currently the Wildlife Refuge recently opened Laurel incorporated as the county’s only town in headquarters for many regional govern- Libraries Grove Pond for fishing. The pond will be 1947. ment agencies as well as a community The Richmond County Public Library is accessible by canoe, kayak, small hand- The Downing Bridge was built college, vocational center and regional at 52 Campus Dr. in Warsaw. 333-3025. launchable boats or bank fishing from across the Rappahannock River in jail. the dam. The tract is off Laurel Grove 1927, connecting Richmond County For Visitors Road in Richmond County. For a map to Essex and opening up travel to and Government The Richmond County Museum and and site-specific regulations, , visit fws. from the Northern Neck. The bridge The Richmond County seat is at 101 Visitors Center is open Wed. - Sun. and gov/northeast/rappahannock/hunting. replaced 200 years of ferry service Court Circle in Warsaw. 333-3415. www. is at 5874 Richmond Rd. in Warsaw. 333- html. and was dedicated by Sen. Thomas co.richmond.va.us. Richmond County 3607 Westmoreland County
of Richard Henry Lee and Francis Lightfoot moreland-county.org. Westmoreland has Lee, signers of the Declaration of Indepen- two towns, Colonial Beach and Montross. dence. The sheriff’s office can be reached 493- General Henry “Light-Horse Harry” Lee 8066. was a Revolutionary War hero and served as one of General George Washington’s most Libraries trusted officers. He is the father of Robert Abraham and William I. Cooper Memo- E. Lee. rial Branch is at 18 Washington Ave. in Colo- General Robert E. Lee was born in 1807 nial Beach. 224-0921. Montross Branch is at at Stratford Hall. Lee was a colonel in the 56 Polk St. in Montross. 493-8194. Blake U. S. Army when the Civil War broke out. T. Newton Memorial Branch is at 22 Coles Offered the command of the Union Army, Point Rd. in Hague. 472-3820. Lee declined because he “could take no part in an invasion” of his homeland. For Visitors Most notable among the statesmen of The Westmoreland County Visitors Westmoreland, George Washington was Center is in the county museum and library born at Popes Creek in 1732. at 43 Court Square, Montross. 493-8440. James Monroe, the nation’s fifth presi- Virginia’s Potomac Gateway Welcome dent, was born in 1758 on a farm near Center is on Rt. 301 at the Potomac River Monroe Bay. Bridge. (540) 663-3205. Today, Westmoreland has a population of 16,700 and is home to the only off-track A couple enjoys the summer’s end on Colonial Beach. betting casino in the area. Fishing and agri- History Considered the forerunner of the Dec- culture are still the area’s mainstays, with Don’t Miss Established in 1653 by the colonial gov- laration of Independence, the Leedstown wineries, produce farms and seafood pack- s Sept. 17––Kinsale Day will feature ernment in Jamestown, Westmoreland Resolutions were signed in February, ers among some of the most prominent artists, crafters and other exhibitors as County was named for a British shire. The 1766. Prepared by Richard Henry Lee, the businesses in the county. early as 8:30 a.m. on the Green or in the county’s most significant contributions to document was signed by 115 patriots who park. Lunch and other family-oriented history include its fostering of more states- bound themselves together “To Prevent Government fun activities will follow, including the men than any other county in the country, The Execution of The Stamp Act.” The Westmoreland County offices are at Rubber Duckie Derby. and for the Leedstown Resolutions. Stratford Hall was the boyhood home 111 Polk St. in Montross. 493-0130. west- 62 ß2IVAHßß3EPTEMBERß e Re/Max Waterfront TERRI GROH Broker Associate Realty 79 South Main Street +ILMARNOCK 6! s
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