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Patriotic artwork celebrates America’s 250th anniversary

Resident Denise Munns has a special tie to Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury’s art display for the month of July, “Resident Americana and Patriotic Artwork,” celebrating America’s...

Special Evening With…Series opens with the James Monroe Birthplace

“Many people could identify a president of the U.S. that was born on the Northern Neck,” said Lancaster Community Library (LCL) director Alice Cooper. “Of...

Summer musical to close Sunday

Chart-topping summertime hits of the ’50s and ’60s add “charm and personality” to Roger Bean’s high-spirited musical “The Marvelous Wonderettes: Caps and Gowns,” now...

U.S. House historian will address Northumberland group

U.S. House of Representatives historian Matt Wasniewski will address the Northumberland County Historical Society annual meeting at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 25, at 86...

Legion offers chicken dinners

Chicken dinners will be available from 4:30-6 p.m. on first Mondays at American Legion Post #117, 39 School Street, Reedville. Meals include fried chicken, mashed...

Time to book a sailing cruise aboard the Reedville skipjack

Book a sailing cruise on the historic skipjack Claud W. Somers. Sail dates are July 11 and 25, August 8 and 22, September 12...

Passionate patriot, Born on the 4th of July!

Passionate patriot Ellen J. Muddiman of Irvington (left) may be the queen of patriotism. “I have always had patriotic pride,” said Muddiman, shown celebrating with...

Irvington prepares for all-American celebration

The Town of Irvington is ready to welcome residents, friends and visitors for a full day of patriotic fun and community spirit on Saturday,...

Reading of the Declaration of Independence begins at 4 p.m.

The Foundation for Historic Christ Church (FHCC) with the Cobbs Hall Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and the Richard Henry...

Kilmarnock Baptist to present ‘America 250, A Grand Celebration’

Kilmarnock Baptist Church, 65 East Church Street, Kilmarnock, will present “America 250, A Grand Celebration,” a concert of American patriotic music at 6 p.m....

‘Northern Neck 250’ film returns Monday

“Northern Neck 250,” a film depicting local events during the American Revolution, will return at 7 p.m. Monday, July 6, to Compass Cinema Six,...

RFM updates July 4 holiday weekend schedule for the Reedville community

Reedville Independence Day activities and America 250 celebrations are on tap July 3, 4 and 5, organized by the Reedville Fishermen's Museum (RFM) and...

Summer Speaker Series continues July 8 with Andrew Lawler and A Perfect Frenzy

Historic Christ Church & Museum, 420 Christ Church Road, Weems, will welcome journalist and author Andrew Lawler at 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, for...

Heritage of America Band concert slated Saturday in Irvington

The U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band will perform patriotic music, favorites from Broadway and film and popular tunes beginning at 6:30 p.m....

RFM announces Independence Day ‘weekend’ events

Reedville Independence Day activities and America 250 celebrations are on tap July 3, 4 and 5, organized by the Reedville Fishermen's Museum (RFM). Village residents...

’50s spirit and ’60s hits shine

A 1958 graduation celebration swings into a joyful, high-spirited musical journey back to the 1950s and ‘60s in The Lancaster Players summer production, “The...
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