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Urbanna Irvington
White Stone
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Indian Reservation
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Ebb&Flow Rivah (‘riv-â), n. [der. river]:
1. the lands and waters
of the Northern Neck
and Middle Peninsula of
Virginia, USA, particularly
ears
favored by urban dwellers
S eptember means warm days and cool nights. And with the children
returning to school, it’s a perfect month for mom and dad to make
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for spring, summer and fall
escapes. 2. a region in these
time for themselves. Romance is in the air and where better to escape for
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a peaceful weekend than to Rivah Country? Reporter Audrey Thomas- Chesapeake Bay and the
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son has done the legwork for couples seeking some alone time. Sail the Rappahannock, Potomac
and York rivers, inclusive.
Yorktown River on a tall ship, stroll along the beach at sunset, spend a
adj.– rivah: reflecting an
weekend at one of our many inns or resorts or “wine” your way through attitude indicative of the
the Northern Neck with your honey, taste-testing at the vineyards. Spend abundantly pleasant lifestyle
a lot or a little on romance. in this area.
And speaking of spending, reporter Tom Chillemi shows readers
how to get a lot for a little when bargain shopping at yard sales. As fall
approaches, folks clean out closets to get rid of the clutter and one man’s
trash often becomes another man’s treasure. So start hunting. On cool )NSIDEßTHE September 2013 ISSUE
fall weekends, there’s a sale around every corner.
Also in September, head to Gloucester for some Bluegrass by the Bay.
The annual two-day festival includes music, food and family fun. Camp-
ers are even welcome. Romantic Getaways
Connect and rekindle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
We welcome your photos and feedback. Show us how you have fun at
the Rivah by continuing to submit pictures for our Rivah Life section.
Also continue to support the businesses that make this publication
possible.
We’d love to hear from you.
Write us at Rivah@rrecord.com.
Yard Sales
Saturday morning bargains . . . . . . . . . 40
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and Middle The Robert O. Norris Jr.
Memorial Bridge crosses the
Rappahannock River in the Rivah Festivals
heart of Rivah Country. This
view is from Bay Aviation’s Bluegrass by the Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
1943 trainer plane looking
from Middlesex County
toward Lancaster County,
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e Dining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 e Nabhan’s Coming Here . .26
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six times a year jointly by the Rappahannock Record, P.O. Box 400,
Kilmarnock, Va. 22482, (804) 435-1701, and the Southside Sentinel, P.O. e Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 e Ramps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Box 549, Urbanna, Va. 23175, (804) 758-2328. Email: Rivah@rrecord.com
e Fishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 e Rivah Fare . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
News Tom Hardin and Robert D. Mason Jr., editors; Larry S.
e Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 e Rivah Life Photos . . . . . . 12
Chowning, Tom Chillemi, Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi, Audrey Thomasson e It Happened Here . . . . . 14 e Reader Recipes . . . . . . . . 36
and Renss Greene
Advertising Sara Amiss and Wendy Payne, managers;
e Lodging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 e Twenty Years Ago. . . . . . 63
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Publications Coordinator Susan Simmons The Rivah Visitor’s Guide is also online and
Editorial Director Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi
free. Find interactive directories with live links
to lodging, marinas, restaurants and more at
Account Managers Geanie Longest and Lindsay Bishoff
www.SSentinel.com and www.RRecord.com
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Homemade soups and baked goods
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Rivah Events
T o avoid disappointment, call
the numbers where indicat-
ed to verify dates and times of
Kilmarnock-Irvington-White
Stone Rotary Bay Seafood
Festival, 4:30-10 p.m. Belle Isle
events. All area codes are (804) State Park. Tickets sold only in
unless otherwise listed. advance. www.kiwsrotary.org for
more information.
First Friday Series and Quilts
August 28-Sept. 2 of River Country, 6-10 p.m.,
Rappahannock Art League Gloucester Arts on Main Gala,
Labor Day Show, 10 a.m.-5 6580 B Main Street, Gloucester.
p.m. August 28-September 1, Fiber art by several local artists
10 a.m.-3 p.m. September 2. on display. Free. Cash bar and
Rappahannock Westminster- food. 824-9464.
Canterbury, 132 Lancaster Drive, Night Fishing, 4 p.m.-midnight,
Irvington. Beaverdam Park, Gloucester. $10
per boat. 693-2107.
Friday, August 30
Pirates, Privateers And Pa- September 6-7
triots Kayak Trip, 6:30-8:30 Cigarfest, 10 a.m.-11:30 p.m.
p.m. Westmoreland State Park. both days, White Dog Bistro,
Equipment, guide and instruction Mathews. Food, Scotch tasting,
included. Reservations recom- Wings, Wheels & Keels will be held at Hummel Field In Topping on Saturday, September 28, from 10 a.m-4 cigar samples, live music 8:30-
mended. For fees and reserva- p.m. Classic and antique airplanes, cars and boats will be featured. Admission is free. 11:30 p.m. 725-7680.
tions, call 1-800-933-7275.
Night Owls And Coyote Howls September 7-8
Campfire, 8 p.m. Belle Isle State 47th Annual Arts & Crafts
Park. Learn about the creatures Sunday, September 1 More, Irvington. Award-winning Historic Courthouse area and Show, all day, Colonial Beach
of the night while roasting marsh- Fossils & Fun Kayak Trip, 9-11 sculpture artist will show his lat- downtown. Arts and crafts, live boardwalk. Fun for all ages with
mallows. 462-5030. a.m. Westmoreland State Park. est works. A wine and cheese music, food, exhibits and more. vendors from across the Tidewa-
Take-out Barbecue Dinner, Equipment, guide and instruction meet-and-greet from 5 p.m.-7 Free. 725-7196. ter region.
4-6:30 p.m. Clarksbury United included. Reservations recom- p.m. Free. Party at the Wharf, 5-9 p.m.
Methodist Church, Route 33, mended. For fees and reserva- Modern Square Dance Les- Williams Wharf, Route 614, Saturday, September 7
Deltaville. $8. 776-6060. tions, call 1-800-933-7275. sons, 7-9 p.m. Freeshade Com- Mathews. Music and dancing, 39th Annual Mathews Market
Golf Cart Poker Run, all day, munity Center, Regent Road, cash bar. Tickets at Mathews Visi- Days, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mathews
Saturday, August 31 Colonial Beach Rescue Squad, Syringa. Sponsored by the Step- tor Center, Williams Wharf and at Historic Courthouse area and
Stock Car Races, 6:30-11 p.m. 225 Dennison Street, Colonial ping Stones. Free. 776-0020. the gate. $5. 725-9685. downtown. Arts and crafts, live
Virginia Motor Speedway, Route Beach. 224-7750. Youth Dance, 1-4 p.m., Brickbat music, food, exhibits and more.
17, Jamaica, Middlesex County. Fossils & Fun Kayak Trip, 11:30 Friday, September 6 Stage, Mathews Court House. Free. 725-7196.
Late Model, Sportsman, Modi- a.m.-1:30 p.m. Westmoreland 39th Annual Mathews Market Part of Mathews Market Days fes- Virginia Wine Society Tasting
fied, Limited Stock Car divisions State Park. Equipment, guide and Days, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Mathews tivities. 725-7196. 4f
in twin-race format. 758-1VMS. instruction included. Reserva-
Dogs Helping Cats Dog Parade, tions recommended. For fees and
10 a.m. Taber Park, Urbanna. reservations, call 493-8821.
Free. Donations benefit Urbanna World Famous Breakfast, 8-11
Cat Project. a.m. American Legion Post 83,
Fossils & Fun Kayak Trip, 9-11 Route 198, Mathews. $8. 725-
a.m. Westmoreland State Park. 9133.
Equipment, guide and instruction
included. Reservations recom- Sunday, September 1
mended. For fees and reserva- Fish Printing, 10-11 a.m. Belle
tions, call 1-800-933-7275. Isle State Park. $2 per person,
Make a Hiking Stick, 3 p.m. maximum $6 per family. 462-
Belle Isle State Park. $2 per per- 5030.
son. 462-5030. Shake and Make Ice Cream,
Triple Treat, 7-9 p.m. Belle 2-3 p.m. Belle Isle State Park. All
Isle State Park. Paddle a canoe materials included. $2 per per-
through the marshes, enjoy a hay- son. 462-5030.
ride around the park and make
s’mores around the campfire. Monday, September 2
Equipment and guide provided. Be Safe Outdoors, 10-11:30
$10 per person. Reservations re- a.m. Belle Isle State Park. Learn
quired. 462-5030. how to be prepared and what to
Labor Day Mini Bike Parade, do if you get lost in the woods. $2
2-4 p.m. Westmoreland State per person. 462-5030.
Park. Bring your bike and wagon
and the park will supply materials Thursday, September 5
to decorate them. 493-8821. David Campbell Artist Event,
11 a.m.-4 p.m. Objects, Art and The Stratford Hall Wine and Oyster Festival will be Saturday, September 21, and Sunday, September 22.
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f3 Route 33, Saluda. Seminars for 7-11 p.m. $30 for adults, $10 for
Event, 2-3:30 p.m., Brent and seniors, lunch, health checks, children 8-12, children under 8
Becky’s Bulbs, Gloucester. $30. door prizes. Free. 758-2348. free. Tickets can be purchased at
By reservation, 757-206-5514. Quilts of River Country, noon- Callao Car Center, Callao Supply
Show ‘n Shine Car Show, 9 4 p.m. Historic Court Circle, Company or by calling 529-5050
a.m.-3 p.m. Thomas Hunter Mid- Gloucester Court House. A wide or 445-4548.
dle School, 387 Church Street, variety of quilts, quilting tech- Crab Feast, 4-6 p.m. Morattico
Mathews. Part of Mathews Mar- niques, fabrics and patterns. Quilt Waterfront Museum, Morattico.
ket Days festivities. 725-7196. displays in the Colonial Court- All you can eat crabs. Tickets are
Annual Oyster Roast & Dance, house, Clayton Building and Ma- $35. 462-6284.
5-9 p.m. Deltaville Maritime Mu- sonic Lodge. Free. Quilts of River Country, 10
seum, 287 Jackson Creek Road, a.m.-4 p.m., Historic Court Circle,
Deltaville. Social hour, 5-6 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 14 Gloucester Court House. A wide
buffet, 6-7:30 p.m.; dance to Dinner/Auction, 5 p.m. Festival variety of quilts, quilting tech-
music of Eileen Edmonds, Jay Halle, Reedville. To benefit the niques, fabrics and patterns. Quilt
Gillespie and Jake Moore, 7:30-9 Northumberland Family YMCA displays in the Colonial Court-
p.m. Cash bar. $30. 776-7200. Guardian Program. Dinner catered house, Clayton Building and Ma-
Starry, Starry Night, 8-9 p.m. by Luna Restaurant. Limited num- sonic Lodge. Free.
Belle Isle State Park. Attendees The 39th Annual Mathews Market Days will be Friday and Saturday, ber of tickets still available. Call Walk For Recovery, 10 a.m. Sa-
encouraged to bring their own September 6-7, in downtown Mathews. the Y office at 580-8901. vannah Joe’s, Kilmarnock. 761-
binoculars and telescopes. Free. Pig Pickin’, 12:30 p.m. Callao 1585.
462-5030. Ruritan Lot, Callao. To benefit the Dig Day At Fairfield Plantation,
National Day of Service and requested. 438-6855. Registration required. 462-5030. Callao Volunteer Fire Department. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Gloucester. Public
Remembrance, 9-10 a.m. TOGA’s Northern Neck Oyster Corn hole tournament 2 p.m., invited to join archaeological dig.
Westmoreland State Park. A flag Workshop, registration 8:30 a.m. Monday, September 9 Fred’s BBQ dinner 4-6 p.m., DJ 694-4775.
raising at the visitor center and a programs 9:30 a.m. Women’s Chesapeake Chorale Rehears- 4-7 p.m., Honkytonk Heroes Band Stock Car Races, 6:30-11 p.m.
ceremony to remember those lost Club of Northumberland County, al, 7 p.m. Harmony Grove Baptist
on September 11, 2001. 493- Lottsburg. Learn how to build and Church. Rehearsals continue at
8821. repair your oyster cages and how 7 p.m. each Monday in Septem-
Slave Emancipation Commem- to get started in oyster gardening. ber at Harmony Grove except for
oration, 10 a.m. - noon, Historic www.oystergardener.org September 30 when it will be at
Christ Church, 420 Christ Church Kilmarnock United Methodist
Road, Weems. Local historians, Sunday, September 8 Church.
Church of Deliverance choir, mu- Flying Scot Fall Series, 1 p.m.
Essex
sicians and folklorists Sparky and Rappahannock River Yacht Club, Wednesday, Sept. 11
Rhonda Rucker. Co-sponsored by Irvington. Call 356-8941 or 353- Heroes Dinner, 5:30 p.m. s Tappahannock Farmers’ Market 9 a.m.–1 p.m. in the
Mary Ball Washington Museum 3051 Hartfield Volunteer Fire Depart- center of historic downtown Tappahannock, the third Sat-
and Library, Northern Neck His- Geocaching 101, 10 a.m. Belle ment Pavilion, Route 3, Hartfield. urday of the month. 445-2067
torical Society and Foundation for Isle State Park. Learn how to use Former Governor George Allen Gloucester
Historic Christ Church with sup- hand-held GPS receivers to find will be the guest speaker. Dinner s Summer Nights Market in Gloucester 4:30–7:30 p.m.
port from Rappahannock Foun- treasures throughout the park. honors first responders and pro- in Gloucester, every Wednesday. 695-0700
dation for the Arts. Donations Equipment provided. $6 per unit. ceeds benefit the Virginia Shield
Foundation and Middlesex County Lancaster
Museum. $50. 393-8380. s Irvington Farmers’ Market 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at Irvington
Commons, the first Saturday of the month. 438-9088
Thursday, Sept. 12 Mathews
Modern Square Dance Les- s Mathews Farmers’ Market 9 a.m.–1 p.m. on the Court
sons, 7-9 p.m. Freeshade Com- Green, every Saturday. 725-3318
munity Center, Regent Road,
Syringa. Sponsored by the Step-
Middlesex
ping Stones. Free. 776-0020. s Deltaville Farmers’ Market 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at Deltaville
DNA Tools for Genealogy Re- Maritime Museum and Holly Point Nature Park, the fourth
search, 1-4 p.m. Rappahannock Saturday of the month. 776-7200
Westminster-Canterbury, 132 s Urbanna Farmers’ Market 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at Taber Park,
Lancaster Drive, Irvington. How the second Saturday of the month. 758-2613
to use DNA tests to learn more
about ancestry and genealogical
Northumberland
lines. Speaker Jim Bartlett. Free. s Heathsville Farmers’ Market 9 a.m.–1p.m. at Rice’s
Registration required. Sponsored Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, the third Saturday of the month.
by Mary Ball Washington Muse- 580-3377
um and Library and the Northern Richmond
Neck Computer Genealogy Spe- s Warsaw Farmers’ Market 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at the intersec-
cial Interest Group. 462-7280.
tion of Rt. 360 and Main Street, the second Saturday of
Friday, September 13 the month. 445-4459
Second Friday Art Walk, 6-9 Westmoreland
Gloucester Arts on Main holds First Friday Series events on the first p.m. Downtown Colonial Beach, s Montross Market Days 8 a.m.–1 p.m. at the old Court-
Friday of each month. On Friday, September 6, the annual gala will Taylor Street, Colonial Beach. house, the first Saturday of the month. (703) 598-2112
be held from 6-10 p.m. and “Quilts of River Country” will be featured. Senior Resource Fair, 10 a.m.-
Admission is free. 824-9464. 1 p.m. Saluda Baptist Church,
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Virginia Motor Speedway, Route group in support of the park’s ac- TOGA’s Middle Peninsula Oys-
17, Jamaica, Middlesex County. tivities and events. Registration ter Float Workshop, 10 a.m.-2
Championship Night for Late Mod- and more information at http.// p.m. VIMS Boat Basin, Gloucester
el, Sportsman, Modified, Limited tinyurl.com/lhxnosn. Point. Everything needed to start
Stock Car divisions. 758-1VMS. Small Traditional Boat Show, and maintain an oyster garden.
Kekoka Mud Run, 8 a.m. check- 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Reedville Fisher- www.oystergardener.org.
in, 10 a.m. race, Camp Kekoka, men’s Museum, Reedville. 453- Middlesex Animal Shelter
Boys Camp Road, Kilmarnock. 6529. Open House, noon-3 p.m., Route
Benefits the Peninsula Metro- Fall Stewardship, 10 a.m.-2:30 33, Cooks Corner, Middlesex
politan YMCA’s resident camp. p.m. Westmoreland State Park. County.
Obstacle course 5k run. Ages Clear brush, trim shrubs and Community Market, 10 a.m.-
18 and older. Registration is $40 weed gardens to prepare the park 2 p.m. Brent & Becky’s Bulbs,
until September 13 and $50 on for winter. Bring gloves. Gloucester. 693-3966, ext. 108.
race day. Harvest Festival, 10 a.m.
Friends of Belle Isle State Park George Washington Birthplace September 14-15
5K Trail Run/Walk, 7:30 a.m.- National Monument, 1732 Popes Willow Backpack Art Class,
12:30 p.m. Belle Isle State Park. Creek Road, Colonial Beach. 224- 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Gloucester Arts
All proceeds benefit the Friends’ 1732. on Main, 6580 B Main Street,
Gloucester. Instructor Bonnie
Gale. $225. 815-8139.
Sunday, September 15
Flying Scot Fall Series, 1 p.m.
Rappahannock River Yacht Club,
Irvington. Call 356-8941 or 353-
3051 Dancers and singers will take center stage at Lancaster Middle School
Annual Wharf to Wharf Swim, auditorium on September 21 during the Kilmarnock Museum’s Talent
noon-4 p.m. Williams Wharf, East Extravaganza. Show time is 7 p.m.
River, Mathews. 725-9685.
Boots and Barbecue Celebra-
Heirloom quality homes built to tion, 1-4 p.m. Naylor’s Beach captain’s choice. Registration, water heritage at several muse-
Campground, Warsaw. This year’s 9:30-10:45 a.m.; shotgun start, ums, marinas and wharfs.
suit your site, your vision, your budget, theme is “Protecting Northern 11 a.m. $300 per team. Entry fee Dog Show, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
and the way you like to live. Neck Wildlife and Natural Resourc- includes 18 holes of golf, riding Tappahannock Farmers’ Market,
es.” Tickets are $25 in advance, cart, all-day access to beverage Cross Street, Prince Street and
$30 at the gate. Children 12 and cart, lunch, prizes and giveaways. Fountain and Courthouse Green,
under free. Purchase tickets at 832-8795. Tappahannock. Music, arts and
the Northern Neck Land Conser- crafts, food. 445-2067.
vancy office, online at www.nncon- Friday, September 20 Bingo for Quilts, 1 p.m. Rice’s
serve.org or 462-0979. Wine and Oyster Festival Pre- Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, 73 Mon-
view Benefit Dinner, 6:30-9:30 ument Place, Heathsville. Spon-
Tuesday, September 17 p.m. Stratford Hall, 483 Great sored by the Tavern Quilt Guild.
JarretThor Fine Arts One Day House Road, Stratford. Prizes are quilted items; grand
Workshop-Pastels, 9 a.m.-4 North Carolina Barbecue, 11 prize is a queen-size quilt. $20 for
p.m. 100 Taylor Street, Colonial a.m.-1 p.m.; 5-8 p.m. Campbell a packet of 20 bingo cards. 580-
Beach. Instructed by Kathy Wal- Memorial Presbyterian church, 3377.
termire. 224-7200. Weems. Eat in or take out. Pulled Historical Walking Tour of
pork from Parker’s BBQ in Wilson, Heathsville Town Square,
Wednesday, Sept. 18 N.C., cole slaw, baked beans, 10:15 a.m. Rice’s Hotel/
Harness Racing, opening day, hush puppies, homemade cook- Hughlett’s Tavern, 73 Monument
Colonial Downs horse race track, ies and desserts. $10 adults; $5 Place, Heathsville. Tour includes
New Kent County, 1 p.m. Races children; under age 3 free. To ben- the tavern, old courthouse, old
will be held on Wednesdays, efit the Northern Neck Food Bank. jail, forge and antique carriage
Thursdays, Saturdays and Sun- Tickets at 438-6875. collection. Part of the Heathsville
days at 1 p.m. each day through Farmers’ Market. 580-3377.
October 27. Saturday, Sept. 21 Centennial Celebration,
Talent Extravaganza, 7 p.m. 2-5 p.m. Bluff Point Graded
September 18-19 Lancaster Middle School audito- School, 2595 Bluff Point Road,
Amazing Raise Open House, rium, Kilmarnock. To benefit the Kilmarnock. Exhibitors and activi-
all day, Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Kilmarnock Museum. Tickets $10 ties. Welcoming and introduction
Tavern, 73 Monument Place, in advance, $15 at the door. Chil- of officials at 2:30 p.m.
Heathsville. Community-wide dren 12 and under $5 in advance, Garden Walk, 10:30 a.m. Brent
giving event with refreshments, $7 at the door. Purchase tickets & Becky’s Bulbs, Gloucester.
door prizes, demonstrations. 580- in Kilmarnock at the museum, Free. Reservations required. 693-
3377. Rappahannock Record, Ross’s 3966.
Rings and Things and Heads Up
Thursday, Sept. 19 or 296-0930. September 21-22
Joseph P. Oliva (o) 804-438-5092 (c) 804-436-4828 Middlesex Sheriff’s Office Golf Mathews Heritage Day, 10 a.m.- Stratford Hall Wine and Oys-
jpoliva208@gmail.com P.O. Box 208 Irvington, VA 22480 Tournament, Piankatank River 4 p.m. Mathews Maritime Foun- ter Festival, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Golf Club, Hartfield. Four-person dation, a celebration of Mathews’ 6f
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Events
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Stratford Hall, 483 Great House
Road, Stratford. Wineries, oyster
growers, vendors and activities.
Tickets range from $10 for a non-
taster to $45 for a one-day wine
and oyster taster ticket. Wine
taster only tickets also available
for $25 at the gate and $20 in
advance. Advance discounted
tickets by September 12 at strat-
fordhall.org. Children 6 and under
free. Rain or shine. Wine tasters
must be 21.
Sunday, September 22
Second Stratford Hall Festi-
val Car Show, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Stratford Hall, Stratford. Memory
Lane Car Club will exhibit antique,
classic and exotic motor vehicles.
In conjunction with the Stratford
Wine and Oyster Festival.
Wednesday, Sept. 25
Decorative Counted Cross
Stitch Class, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern,
73 Monument Place, Heathsville.
Part of the Tavern’s Heritage Arts
series. $25 members/$30 non-
members, plus materials fee.
Registration required at www.rhht-
foundation.org or 580-3377.
Bikers will cycle through Lancaster County on Saturday, September 28, for the 8th Annual Northern Neck RiverRide, sponsored by the Lancaster By
September 27-28 the Bay Chamber. Cycling routes are open from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. The host site is Windmill Marina Resort. Call 435-6092 for registration information.
Guinea Jubilee, Guinea Road,
Gloucester. Music, parade, food,
arts and crafts, children’s activi- Fair, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on the clean-up hike of the trails at the Monument Place, Heathsville.
Have an event to be listed
ties. Free. school campus at 1357 Powcan park. Receive a free key chain. Part of the Tavern’s Heritage in next month’s Rivah? For
Road, Millers Tavern. Farmers’ Trash bags and gloves provided. Art series. $25 members/$30 Middle Peninsula events,
September 27-29 market, arts and crafts, food, si- 493-8821. non-members plus materi- email editor@ssentinel.com.
Colonial Beach Dragway King lent auction, children’s games, Beaded Bracelet Jewelry als fee. Registration required For Northern Neck events
of the Beach, All day, Colonial antique cars, monster truck, al- Class, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Rice’s at www.rhhfoundation.org email editor@rrecord.com.
Beach Dragway, 2035 James pacas. Free. 443-3214. Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, 73 or 580-3377.
Monroe Highway. 224-7455. Bay School Fine Arts Auc-
tion, 5:30 p.m. Upper Creek
September 28-29 (Chapman home), Mathews. Offering the best in Trendy, Classic and Fun
Typhoon National Regatta, To benefit Bay School Commu-
racing begins each day at 11 nity Arts Center, Mathews. $75. Home Decorating!
a.m., Rappahannock River Yacht 725-1278.
Club, 100 Rappahannock Road, 8th Annual Northern Neck Hunter Douglas Window Fashions, Furniture, Area Rugs and
Irvington. RiverRide, routes open 7 Decorative Accessories Staging and Design Service
Collage Workshop, 10 a.m.-3 a.m.-5 p.m. Host site Windmill
p.m. Gloucester Arts on Main, Marina Resort, Windmill Point.
6580 B Main Street, Gloucester. Cycle the flat back roads of the
Instructor Rose Nygaard. $130. Northern Neck. Sponsored by
824-9464. the Lancaster By the Bay Cham-
ber. 435-6092.
Saturday, Sept. 28 Paella Soiree, 6-10 p.m.,
Wings, Wheels & Keels, 10 Stratford Hall, Stratford. Reser-
a.m.-4 p.m. Hummel Field, Top- vations required. 493-8038. Cindy Lloyd Design
ping. Classic and antique air- National Public Lands Day, 9
planes, cars and boats will be a.m.-noon Belle Isle State Park. 5011 Richmond Road
featured. Crafts, food, airplane Volunteer for litter pick-up, trail Warsaw, Va.
rides, children’s carnival, an- work, invasive plant removal and
tique firetruck parade, exhibits, more. Pre-registration request-
804-333-6463
demonstrations. Free admis- ed. 462-5030.
sion. Parking fee. 758-2753. Trail Clean-up, 10-11 a.m. cindylloydfeatheryournest@gmail.com
Aylett Country Day School Westmoreland State Park. A
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Mathews Market Days
to feature two days of fun
MATHEWS—It’s very hard to ming suit or fishing rod and take workshops designed for children
enjoy all of Mathews County in advantage of our miles of pris- ages 5 to 12. Kids will receive a
one day, so the Mathews Market tine shoreline!” said Mathews kit and a workshop apron. The
Days Committee is inviting the Market Days spokesperson workshops are from 2-5 p.m.
public to spend a weekend in Trudy Flippin. Friday, and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat-
Mathews on Friday and Satur- The 39th Annual Mathews urday.
day, September 6-7. Market Days festivities start at Friday, Sept. 6
“Make your reservations at 9 a.m. Friday, September 6, and On Friday only from 1-4
one of our many charming guest continue through Saturday, Sep- p.m. there will be karaoke and
cottages or camping resorts to tember 7. There will be music, a Youth Dance on the Brickbat
stay close to the action. Enjoy food, arts and crafts, a street Stage with prizes and awards.
the beautiful scenery and flat dance, youth activities and At 7 p.m. Friday night the
less-traveled back roads for more. “Courthouse Community
cycling, jogging or walking; New in the Children’s Area Orchestra” will play a variety
bring your boat, kayak, swim- are free Home Depot hands-on of music in the Mathews High
School auditorium. The perfor-
s Fall Fashion
Cathy’
mance is free and open to the
Un
public.
Preview
ique Pursuits
The “Party at the Wharf ” at
Williams Wharf Landing will
be from 5-9 p.m. on Friday with
music by Groove Tide, a 10-piece Wings, Wheels & Keels on Saturday, September 28, at Hummel Airfield
Stylish Fashions & Accessories dance band from Yorktown. The in Topping will feature an airplane “spot landing” contest, that tests
44 Irvington Rd. Kilmarnock Va. 22482 cost is $5 at the gate. A beer/ pilots’ skills when landing. The pilot who places his aircraft’s wheels
wine cash bar and food will be closest to or on a yellow line on the runway on touchdown wins
*Gift Certificates Available*
available. For more information $2,000—to be paid in $2 bills.
One-of-a-kind Exclusive contact Lynda Greve at 725-
Handmade Bags & Purses 9685 or mclc@3bubbas.com.
Made in the USA Saturday, Sept. 7
Wings, Wheels & Keels
804-435-1388 On Saturday, breakfast will be
available from food vendors and
Mon. - Fri. - 10 to 6
Sat. - 10 to 5
the opening ceremony will be
at 9 a.m. on the Brickbat Stage
to feature ‘spot landing’
with Market Days’ chair Mark
Smith awarding checks to grant contest for airplane pilots
recipients, unveiling the 2013
Market Days Poster, and intro- TOPPING—Antique and clas- and classic cars, numerous aircraft,
ducing special guests. sic planes, cars and boats will con- and more than a dozen boats.
There will be entertainment verge for the 18th annual Wings, Antique airplanes with a pre-
both inside and outside on Sat- Wheels & Keels show to be held miere showing of select seaplanes,
urday, beginning with the stu- Saturday, September 28, from 8 and a helicopter are among the
dent Spelling Bee at 11 a.m. in a.m.-4 p.m. at Hummel Airfield on antique, ultra-light and experimen-
the Mathews Colonial Court- Route 3 at Topping. tal aircraft to be displayed.
house. Spot landing In addition, a rare vehicle,
Other big events on Satur- New this year is an airplane which is being restored, is sched-
day will be the YMCA 5K, and “spot landing” contest, which tests uled to be unveiled to its owner at
the Classic Cruisers Show and the pilots’ skills when landing. The the show.
Shine Car Show. competition begins at 10 a.m. There is no admission fee,
The official 2013 Market The pilot who places his air- and there is a parking donation
Days poster, a limited edition craft’s wheels closest to or on requested. All parking proceeds
signed/numbered collectable art a yellow line on the runway on benefit the nearby Hartfield Volun-
print, will be on sale for $25. touchdown will win $2,000, to be teer Fire Department.
The price increases to $35 after paid in $2 bills. “We see it as our Fun for all
Market Days if any are left. own little Hummel Airport reality There will be a children’s carni-
The finale will be the Satur- show,” said Jamie Barnhardt, who val, antique firetruck parade, arts
day Night Live Street Dance for founded Wings, Wheels & Keels. and crafts, and Chesapeake Bay
all ages on the corner of Brick- “This should be pretty exciting for style foods. There will be many
bat Road and Court Street from the pilots and spectators.” exhibits from the Reedville and
8-11 p.m. Bad Ace with Richard A scoreboard will be used to Deltaville maritime museums,
Smith will be the featured band. help spectators stay in the loop. including Captain John Smith’s
For more details, visit www. There will be double-elimination replica shallop, Explorer, which
mathewsmarketdays.com. with a final shootout. was built at the Deltaville Mari-
Classics time Museum.
Also, Wings, Wheels & Keels For more information, call 804-
will have more than 150 antique 758-2753.
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Rivah Concerts
T o avoid disappointment, call
the numbers where indi-
cated to verify dates and times
Pelicans at the Point, 40 Wind
Jammer Lane, White Stone, 435-
8915.
of events. All area codes are Honkytonk Heroes, 7–11 p.m.
(804) unless otherwise listed. Callao Ruritan Lot, 185 Ruritan
Lane. Callao Volunteer Fire De-
partment Pig Pickin’. Gates open
Friday, August 30 at 12:30 p.m. DJ. Tickets $30 for
Rappahannock Crossing, 7 adults, $10 ages 8–12, free for
p.m. Willaby’s, 327 Old Ferry under 8. Purchase tickets from
Road, White Stone. 435-0000. Callao Car Center, Callao Supply
Southern Bred, Black Pearl Tiki Center or 529-5050.
Bar, High Tides on the Potomac, Timothy Seaman, 7 p.m.,
205 Taylor Street, Colonial Gloucester Arts on Main, 6580-
Beach. 224-8433. B Main Street, Gloucester. $20.
Practically Einstein, 8 p.m. Richard Smith and Bad Ace will perform from 8-11 p.m. Saturday, September 7, at the Saturday Night Live 824-9464.
Dockside Restaurant & Blue Her- Street Dance as part of Mathews Market Days.
on Pub, 1787 Castlewood Drive, Friday, September 20
Colonial Beach. 224-8726. Glen Boswick and the Sounds
Road, Hague. 472-3856. of the Mathews Market Days USAF Heritage of America of Swing Orchestra, 6:30-8:30
Saturday, August 31 festivities. Band Rhythm in Blue Jazz En- p.m. Riverwalk Landing, York-
Josh Walker Jazz Quartet Sunday, September 1 Gypsy Roots Trio, 7 p.m. Willa- semble, 6 p.m. Irvington Com- town. Free. 703-890-3500.
(and a special guest), 6-8 p.m. Kashmir, the Ultimate Led Zep- by’s, 327 Old Ferry Road, White mons. Bring a picnic and chair. Weekender, 7 p.m. Willaby’s,
Deltaville Maritime Museum, pelin Show, 4 p.m. Black Pearl Stone. 435-0000. 327 Old Ferry Road, White Stone.
287 Jackson Creek Road and Tiki Bar, High Tides on the Casper, 7–10 p.m. Bay Seafood Sunday, September 8 435-0000.
on Mill Creek. Bring coolers and Potomac, 205 Taylor Street, Co- Festival, Belle Isle State Park. Jimmy Ashley Trio from ‘One
lawn chairs. Part of the Groovin’ lonial Beach. 224-8433. Advance $55 tickets only. 1-800- Day Remains’ (Rappahannock Saturday, Sept. 21
in the Park concert series. $10. HydraFX, 8 p.m. Dockside 777-9717. Church of Christ), 1–3 p.m. at Jerry Wimmer and Your Best
776-7200. Restaurant & Blue Heron Pub, Williamsburg Classic Swing Windows on the Water, 1303 Oak Shot, Dockside Restaurant &
Sweet Justice, 8:30 p.m. Sun- 1787 Castlewood Drive, Colonial Orchestra, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Riv- Hill Road, Lancaster. 462-7635. Blue Heron Pub, 1787 Castle-
set Grill, 16197 General Puller Beach. 224-8726. erwalk Landing, Yorktown. Free. Doug Parks and The Lone- wood Drive, Colonial Beach. 224-
Highway, Deltaville. Talent Search, 8 p.m. Donk’s 703-890-3500. wolves, Black Pearl Tiki Bar, 8726.
Kashmir, the Ultimate Led Zep- Theater, Route 198, Mathews. High Tides on the Potomac, 205
pelin Show, 7 p.m. Black Pearl $12 for adults; $5 for children. Saturday, September 7 Taylor Street, Colonial Beach. Sunday, September 22
Tiki Bar, High Tides on the 725-7760. Richard Smith and Bad Ace, 224-8433. Galilee United Methodist
Potomac, 205 Taylor Street, Co- 8-11 p.m. Mathews Court House Church Youth Choir & Praise
lonial Beach. 224-8433. Friday, September 6 at the Saturday Night Live Street Friday, September 13 Team, 2-3 p.m. Windows on
Piranhas, 9 p.m. Dockside Groove Tide, 5-9 p.m., Williams Dance as part of Mathews Mar- Blue Line Highway, 7 p.m. Will- the Water, 1303 Oak Hill Road,
Restaurant & Blue Heron Pub, Wharf Landing, Mathews. Cash ket Days. aby’s, 327 Old Ferry Road, White Lancaster. 462-7635.
1787 Castlewood Drive, Colonial bar, food. $10. 725-9685. Market Days Main Stage En- Stone. 435-0000.
Beach. 224-8726. Community Courthouse Or- tertainment, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Super Jazz Band featuring Friday, September 27
Radio Redline, 5 p.m. Coles chestra, 7 p.m., Mathews downtown Mathews, part of Conni Mann, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Lana Puckett and Kim Person,
Point Tavern, 850 Salisbury Park High School auditorium, part Mathews Market Days featuring Riverwalk Landing, Yorktown. 7 p.m. Willaby’s, 327 Old Ferry
the Ebenezer Men’s Choir, Mead- Free. 703-890-3500. Road, White Stone. 435-0000.
ow Street Band, Bill MIles, Sons
of the 7th, Mike and Carolyn Au- Saturday, Sept. 14 Saturday, Sept. 28
gust, and Mike McDevitt. Free. Tracy Hill, 8 p.m. Donk’s The- Steel River Band, 6:30-8:30
Music at Westville Christian ater, Route 198, Mathews. 725- p.m., Riverwalk Landing, York-
Church, noon-3 p.m. part of 7760. town. Free. 703-890-3500.
Mathews Market Days featur- Casper, 8 p.m. – midnight, Hal Linden, 7 p.m. West Point
ing Bay Bell ringers (noon-12:30
p.m.), Courthouse Players Broad-
way Music (12:30-1 p.m.), MGM
Choir (1:15-2 p.m.), Maggie Ul-
mer (2-2:15 p.m.), Kathryn Diggs
Sing Along (2:15-3 p.m.). Free.
Zachary Smith and the Dixie
Power Trio, 6–9 p.m. Jazz in the
Courtyard, Ingleside Vineyards,
5872 Leedstown Road, Oak
Grove. $20 in advance, $25 day
of event. 224-8687.
Church of Deliverance Choir
and Sparky and Rhonda
Rucker, 10 a.m. to noon, Slave
Emancipation Commemoration,
The Janet Martin Band will perform from 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, Historic Christ Church, 420 Zachary Smith and the Dixie Power Trio will perform September 7, from
September 28, at the Deltaville Maritime Museum. Christ Church Road, Weems. 6–9 p.m. at Jazz in the Courtyard at Ingleside Vineyards in Oak Grove.
8 ß2IVAHßß3EPTEMBERß eConcerts
High School auditorium. Linden’s 287 Jackson Creek Road and The Four Freshmen, 7:30
singing will be backed by a seven- on Mill Creek. Bring coolers p.m. Northumberland High
piece orchestra. First in the Arts and lawn chairs. Par t of the School Auditorium, Claraville.
Alive! concert series. $25. 843- Groovin’ in the Park concer t Rappahannock Concert Associa-
3475. series. Wayne Ruotolo will tion. By season subscription or
Janet Martin Band, 6-8 p.m. play from 5-5:45 p.m. $10. single performance, $25. www.
Deltaville Maritime Museum, 776-7200. rappahannockconcerts.org. 472-
3396.
Robin and Linda Williams, 7:30
p.m. Lancaster Middle School
Theater, 191 School Street,
Kilmarnock. Rappahannock
Foundation for the Arts On Stage
series. By season subscription or
single performance, $35. 435-
0292. www.rappahannockfoun-
dation.org
Bluegrass Show, 7 p.m.
Freeshade Community Center,
Regent Road, Syringa. Free.
Oldies Show, 8 p.m. Donk’s
Theater, Route 198, Mathews.
725-7760.
Sunday, September 29
Hal Linden, 3 p.m. Mathews
High School auditorium. Lin-
den’s singing will be backed The U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band Rhythm in Blue Jazz
The Josh Walker Jazz Quartet will be in concert from 6-8 p.m. on by a seven-piece orchestra. Ensemble will perform a free concert at Irvington Commons on
Saturday, August 31, at the Deltaville Maritime Museum. $25. 725-9776. Saturday, Sept. 7 at 6 p.m.
Concert associations to begin performance seasons
Several area community con-
cert associations will begin their
2013-14 season series in Septem-
ber. They are:
Rappahannock Foundation
For The Arts On Stage
s 2OBIN AND ,INDA 7ILLIAMS
7:30 p.m. Saturday, September
28.
s 4HE "ROADWAY 4ENORS
p.m. Saturday, October 19.
s .ATALIE -AC-ASTER PM
Monday, December 9.
s &LAMENCO 6IVO#ARLOTA 3AN- The Rappahannock Foundation for the Arts will open its season of On
tana, 7 p.m. Friday, March 21. Stage with Virginia-based Robin and Linda Williams.
s 2ICHMOND 3YMPHONY /RCHES-
tra, 7 p.m. Friday, May 2.
All concerts are in the Lancaster Visit www.concertsbythebay.org.
Middle School Theater. Visit The Rappahannock Concert Association will open its 2013-2014 season Arts Alive Inc.
www.rappahannockfoundation. with the vocal and instrumental harmonies of The Four Freshmen on s %VENING WITH (AL ,INDEN
org or call 435-0292. Saturday, September 28. p.m. Saturday, September 28.
s 6OICEPLAY (OLIDAY #ONCERT
Rappahannock Concert p.m. Friday, December 6.
Association s *ASON 0AUL 0ETERSON $AVID s 0AVLO PM 3UNDAY .OVEM- s !MERICAN 3HAKESPEARE #ENTER
s 4HE &OUR &RESHMEN PM Small, 3 p.m. Sunday, April 27. ber 10. The Merry Wives of Windsor, 7
Saturday, September 28. All concerts are in the audi- s 4HOMAS 0ANDOLl PM p.m. Saturday, January 18.
s *EFF ,ITTLE 4RIO PM 3AT- torium at Northumberland High Sunday, December 15. s *OHN "ERRY PM 3ATURDAY
urday, October 19. School. Visit www.rappahannock- s 3ONIC %SCAPE PM 3UNDAY March 22.
s 4HE 7ASHINGTON 3AXOPHONE concerts.org or call 472-3396. February 9. s "ACH TO THE &UTURE PM 3AT-
Quartet, 3 p.m. Sunday, Novem- s *OHN "ERRY PM 3UNDAY urday, May 17.
ber 24. Concerts By The Bay March 23. All concerts are in the audito-
s #HARLOTTESVILLE 3WING /RCHES- s %VENING WITH (AL ,INDEN All concerts are in the audito- rium at West Point High School.
tra, 3 p.m. Sunday, March 16. p.m. Sunday, September 29. rium at Mathews High School. Visit www.artsaliveinc.org. Hal Linden
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end on Sunday, October 27.
During this period races will
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Wednesday, September 18, and
be held on Wednesdays, Thurs-
days, Saturdays and Sundays at
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10 ß2IVAHßß3EPTEMBERß eLifelong learning course to examine art of Italy ‘Dogs Helping
G L E N N S — T h e art, architecture, and culture. she has promoted art and design required to take this course. For
Cats’ dog
Rappahannock Community Col-
lege Educational Foundation’s
A variety of art forms will be
examined and discussed, from
education for Savannah College
of Art and Design and the Uni-
more information on “Experi-
ence the Art of Italy!” and other
parade planned
Rappahannock Institute for
Lifelong Learning (RILL) offers
mosaics and frescoes to sculp-
tures and fountains. “No art his-
versity of Virginia Art Museum.
She also spent several years with
RILL courses, or to register,
call Sharon Drotleff at RCC’s in Urbanna
you the opportunity to “Experi- tory background (or passport) is the National Trust for Historic Educational Foundation office URBANNA—”Dogs Help-
ence the Art of Italy!” Margaret required,” said Hancock, “just a Preservation in Washington (804-333-6707, or toll-free at ing Cats,” Urbanna’s “unoffi-
Hancock will present this topic desire to learn, to discuss, and to D.C.; completed an internship 877-722-3679), or e-mail her at cial” dog parade to benefit the
on September 12, 19, and 26 be inspired by the art of Italy.” with the National Gallery of Art; sdrotleff@rappahannock.edu. Urbanna Pet Project, will be held
(Thursdays), 2-4 p.m., in Room Hancock holds the degrees and has served as the director of at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 31.
118 at RCC’s Glenns Campus. of master of education from the programs and curator at the Vir- The parade will start at Taber
The course will explore the
masterpieces that bring eager
University of Virginia, and bach-
elor of arts in art history from
ginia Center for Architecture.
Advance registration, with
Free square Park, turn left on Rappahannock
Avenue, turn right on Kent
viewers to this showplace of Duke University. In the past, a tuition payment of $35, is dance lessons Street, turn left on Cross Street,
turn right on Virginia Street, turn
are offered right on Rappahannock Avenue,
and finish back at the park.
SYRINGA—“Modern” Water and biscuits will be
square dance lessons are being available for dogs at Taber Park
offered for beginners by the and also along the parade route.
Stepping Stones square dance There are no rules or registra-
club on two Thursdays, Septem- tion. This parade is an non-spon-
ber 5 and 12, from 7-9 p.m. at sored event. Participate at your
• Freeshade Community Center own risk.
on Regent Road in Topping. Donations to the Urbanna Cat
Singles, couples and all ages Project are suggested and will
are welcome. be collected at the park. Tax-
“There is no charge for these deductible checks or bags of cat
• Tervis two dances, which are good food will be appreciated.
• Flops
• Clothing & Switch • Sparkle Life Jewelry exercise and a way to meet Bring your leashed and
people,” said club member friendly dogs to walk, run and
"UCKLEY (ALL 2D ACROSS FROM "EST 6ALUE -ATHEWS s Harold Carneal. parade through Urbanna. Walk-
-ON 3AT n s WWWCATTAILSlNEGIFTSCOM Call 776-0020 for more ers and joggers without dogs also
information. are welcomed to participate.
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Rivah Life
1. Nathan Froehlich, 1, plays on the shore of the Rappahannock with his father John
Froehlich. Photo by Erin Froehlich.
2. Another amazing sunset on the Potomac. Photo by Nadege Watson.
3. A Hobie Cat catches an afternoon breeze on Urbanna Creek. Photo by Carol
Throckmorton.
4. Mallory Koch landed a little flounder fishing off the beach at Grey’s Point. Her
cousin, Preston Lang, and brother, Bryce Koch, don’t seem impressed with her
catch. Photo by Cindy Clark.
5. From left, Cyndi Powers, Cassidy Hope, David Powers, Matthew Hope and
Shannon Hope show off their anti-jellyfish crabbing socks in Cubitts Creek. Photo
by John Hope.
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6. Austin Blanton practices her toe touches as the sun sets on the Rappahannock River. Photo by Jeff Blanton.
7. A couple of beach mermaids, Tori Crabbe and Gabbi Fay, enjoy the sunset on Urbanna beach. Photo by Jan Fay.
8. Jacob Froehlich, 3, watches the sun rise over Sturgeon Creek. Photo by Erin Froehlich.
9. Preston Lang, 11, takes a slippery ride on the slide at Grey’s Point Campground. Photo by Cindy Clark.
10. From left, Shannon Leitch and Jennifer Watson enjoy some quiet time on the Potomac.
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11. Sarah Haynie kayaks in search of crabs on the bulkhead in Fleeton. Photo by Lynn Haynie.
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It happened here
by Larry S. Chowning
call 435-1701 or 758-2328
T he War of 1812 was as challenging for residents of
the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck as either the
Civil War or Revolutionary War.
Throughout the war, the areas of Deltaville, Gwynn’s
Island, Windmill Point, Gloucester Point, Yorktown and
elsewhere on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay
were regularly under siege as British ships attempted to
blockade the Potomac, Rappahannock, Piankatank, York
and James rivers and the mouth of the bay.
Throughout the early months of 1813, a British squad-
ron consisting of two ships, four frigates, two brigs, and
one schooner had been sent to blockade the western shore
from Lynnhaven Inlet to the Rappahannock River.
As a result of this, on April 3, 1813 those living along
the shore of the Rappahannock River could have witnessed
the “Battle of the Rappahannock River.” British Lieuten-
ant James Polkinghorne prepared an expedition of small
boats that were manned, gunned and prepared to capture
larger vessels at anchor. They did this by maneuvering
their smaller vessels away from the cannons on the large
American vessels, eventually moving under the guns and
boarding the ships. The fighting was then hand-to-hand on
the decks. Each boat carried about 50 sailors. As I sliced open a fresh kiwi
While underway, the British fleet of small vessels spotted
five American vessels in the bay and chased them through bright green paint burst out
the night. Four of the American vessels were armed schoon-
ers under the command of Captain William S. Stafford, to light up my kitchen
who himself was aboard the 12-gun vessel Dolphin. The
other vessels were the Lynx, Racer, both 6-gun vessels,
and the Arab, a 7-gun vessel. In all, the American vessels
had about 30 guns and 160 sailors. As the British were We’ll match any vision
gaining on the American fleet, Capt. Stafford decided to
anchor his boats and attempt to fight off the British with
his cannons.
When ready, Polkinghorne ordered one boat to go for-
ward and fire. Using a 12-pound cannon, the crew fired
toward the American boats. The Americans fired back,
forcing the one British boat to retreat. Polkinghorne then
ordered all the boats to move directly toward the center of
the fleet and go after the Racer and the Lynx. When the
British got in close enough range, the Americans fired and
sank two British vessels. Polkinghorne was then forced to
alter his course and he headed for the Arab, which was off
to itself and stern to the battle. When the captain of Arab
attempted to bring his starboard guns into range of the
British, Polkinghorne and his men reached her before Arab
could get its guns in place to fire. The British boarded
Arab, and as the battle raged on the deck of the Arab, her
captain ran her aground and many sailors jumped over- Your Benjamin Moore headquarters
board to escape death.
Polkinghorne then addressed the remaining vessels.
The Racer and Lynx were quickly captured as their crews
surrendered to the British. When he reached the Dolphin,
Capt. Stafford put up an aggressive fight but once the Brit-
ish boarded the vessel many of his crew jumped overboard.
Once Stafford was secured, the British ran up their colors
on the Dolphin, which ended the battle. A review by Brit-
ish and American historians later put the British loss at 2
dead and 11 wounded with American losses at 16 killed
and wounded and 100 captured.
It happened right here in Rivah country!
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