Northumberland
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Local Attractions and Events
BEACHES
(Swimming, Hiking)
Hughlett's Point Nature Preserve. Sandy beach on the Chesapeake Bay at Dividing Creek. End of Rt. 605 off Rt. 200, North of Kilmarnock. 462-5030.
CRUISES
Tangier Island and Chesapeake Cruises on the Chesapeake Breeze, departing from Buzzard's Point Marina near Lillian at the end of Rt. 656. For reservations call 453-2628.
Smith Island Cruise aboard the Captain Evans, departing from KOA Campground in Reedville. For reservations call 453-3430.EVENTS and FESTIVALS
(Dates are varialbe; suggest call for latest info)April - October
Heathsville Farmer's Market - held on 3rd Saturday of the monthy on the Tavern Green. 580-3377.
May - October
Cruises aboard the skipjack Claude W. Somers from Reedville on various Saturdays. 453-6529 Check for dates: Web Site $
May
Just Gardens Tour. Visit gardens in the Northern Neck. Gardens vary from the informal to Japanese to Mediterranean in style. Sponsored by the Master Gardeners, this tour benefits the Haven. $
23 - Strawberry Festival held on the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend at St. Stephen's Anglican Chirch in Heathsville. Arts and crafts exhibits, bake sale, music and of course, fresh strawberries. 580-4555 Web Site
30 - June 14 – The Westmoreland Players will be presenting I Remember Mama at The Players Theatre in Callao.
Evening Performances are May 30, June 5, June 6, June 11, June 12, and June 13.
Matinee Performances are May 31, June 7, June 13, and June 14.
Tickets may be ordered by calling 804-529-9345 or an order form can be printed from Web SiteJuly
4 - Good Old Fashioned Fourth of July in Reedville. 5K run, childrens games, music, parade down Main Street, fireworks. Held on Saturday closest to the 4th. Sponsored by Bethany UMC and the Reedville Fishermen's Museum. 453-6529 Web Site
August
29 - Christmas Countdown Festival held on the Saturday of Labor Day weekend at St.Stephen's Anglican Chirch in Heathsville.Arts abd Crafts. 580-4555 Web Site
September
- Bay Seafood Festival Belle Isle Park. Advance ticket sales 1-800-777-0717 $
- Native Plant Sale at Wicomico Parish Church Thrift Shop, 9 to 1. 462-6242
12 - Oyster Gardening Workshop sponsored by the Reedville Fishermen's Museum. 453-6529 Web Site
12 - Antique and Classic Boat Show sponsored by the Reedville Fishermen's Museum. 453-6529 Web Site
October
Fairfields Methodist Fall Festival, Arts and Crafts Show in Burgess (Chamber Member). Saturday 9 to 3. Food, rides, antique cars, entertainment. Call 580-8613 or contact by Email
"Warsawfest" - crafts. food, music, parade, at Rapahannock CC. 313-2252
Callao Days - baby contest,arts/crafts, food, parade 2PM 529-6256
Republican Oyster Roast - call 580-4050 or Email $
Striper Challenge Fishing Tournament at Smith Point Marina. Contact Northern Neck Anglers Club 730-7877 $
Stratford Hall. Historical haunts, ghost stories, fun activities. 493-8038
RFM Halloween Events. Costume parade, haunted house. 453-6529
November
6/7 - Urbana Oyster Festival Web Site
Fall Barrel Tasting at Ingleside Vineyards Wines direct from French and American barrels, music, tours, tastings,gift specials. Reservayions 224-8687 $
14 - RFM 18th Annual Oyster Roast in Reedville. 453-6529 Web Site $
Largest Rockfish Award. Four weekends. Contact Northern Neck Anglers Club 730-7877 $
December
Heathsville Golden Christmas 10 to 3 at the Tavern, Santa at noon. 580-3377
Stratford Hall Christmas Candlelight - Great house, music. dancing. Dinner and lodging available with reservations 493-8038 $
13 - Santa Arrives by Boat in Reedville at 9 AM. Breakfast with children at Bethany UMC. 453-6529
13/14 - Christmas on Cockrell's Creek sponsored by the RFM. House tours, Sat 10 to 5, Sun 12 to 5. 453-6529 Web Site $
Kilmarnock Annual Illuminated Christmas Parade at 7 PM. 435-2473
FERRIES
Sunnybank Ferry The Northumberland connects Rt. 644 from Sunnybank to Ophelia, M-S 7am-7pm.
GOLF
Quinton Oaks off Rt. 600 at Callao. 18 holes course, driving range, practice green, lessons, daily 7am-dark. 529-5367. Web Site
MUSEUMS
Ball Memorial Library and Museum in Heathsville. Mon., Wed. and Thurs. 9am-4pm.; every 2nd & 4th Sat. 9am-1pm. 580-8581.
Reedville Fishermen's Museum in Reedville. Dedicated to preserving the heritage of the maritime history of the lower Chesapeake Bay area and the watermen who have plied their trade here for hundreds of yearsOpen Daily 10:30 to 4:30 thru October. Web Site
Rice's Hotel - Hughlett's Tavern in Heathsville, built in the late 1700's.
PARKS, HIKING TRAILS
Bush Mill Stream Natural Area Preserve. Forest walks, bird watching and wildlife. 4 miles from Heathsville to Rt. 201, keep straight on Rt. 642 for a half mile, turn left at the sign. For info, call Belle Isle Park, 462-5030.
Hughlett's Point Nature Preserve. Sandy beach on the Chesapeake Bay at Dividing Creek. End of Rt. 605 off Rt. 200, North of Kilmarnock. 462-5030.
SITES OF INTEREST
- Coan Hall, site of the plantation of John Mottrom, Northumberland's first settler, c. 1640, on Rt. 630 near Claraville. Victorian cottage (privately owned) dates to c. 1870.
- Cobb's Hall Burying Ground on Rt. 669 near Ditchley, 1664 grave of Richard Lee..
- Cypress Farm off Rt. 624 near Lewisetta, one of the area's older cemeteries, dating to the early 1800's.
- Ditchley: National Landmark Georgia house, c. 1752, on Rt. 725, (privately owned).
- Heathsville Historic District: includes Confederate Monument, 1873; Haynie Cemetery, 1697; Heathsville Methodist Church, 1894; Oakley House, c. 1800; old county jail, 1844; Rice's Hotel, c. 1790; Rice/Richardson/Robertson House, c. 1900; Springfield, c. 1828; St. Stephen's Church, c. 1881; Holly Graded School; National Landmark, 1920, on Rt. 360 in Lottsburg.
- Howland Chapel: c. 1867, National Landmark on Rt. 201 near Heathsville.
- Kirkland Grove: Baptist campground on Rt. 249 in Heathsville, 1892.
- Locksley Hall: off Rt. 360 near Lillian, privately owned, c. 1865.
- Northumberland House Cemetery: privately owned. Grave of Col. John Monroe, Revolutionary War Officer, 1813.
- Reedville Historic District (70 buildings) including Bethany UMC, c. 1900; bed and breakfasts, The Gables, c. 1909 and the Elizabeth House; the Reedville House, c. 1885; the Reedville Fishermen's Museum, c. 1875.
- Rice's Hotel/Hughlett's Tavern in Heathsville, built in the late 1700's.
For a complete listing of other attractions and events in our area, please visit the Northern Neck Tourism Council Web Site