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RFM to host Shoreline EvaluationvProgram talk, tea, waterfront tour

by Tina McCloud Anyone with waterfront property knows of the continual battle with the forces of nature to take it away. Sometimes the solution can...

2026-27 On Stage concert season to open September 26 in the new Lancaster High School Auditorium

The Rappahannock Foundation for the Arts (RFA) will present its 33rd annual series of On Stage performances beginning September 26, when the Virginia Symphony Orchestra...

Northumberland County Historical Society plans open house on May 23

The Northumberland County Historical Society will hold an open house from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 23 at the Ball Memorial Library and Museum, 86...

RYRC to host boat parade and Band on the Barge July 3

The Rappahannock River Yacht Club (RRYC) will again organize a patriotic decorated boat parade on Carter Creek to celebrate Independence Day weekend. The parade...

Master Gardeners to discuss Shoreline Evaluation Program

The Northern Neck Master Gardeners will explain the Shoreline Evaluation Program at 2 p.m. May 22 at the Reedville Fishermen's Museum, 504 Main Street,...

‘Marvelous Wonderettes’ will return to Lancaster Playhouse this summer

Two summers ago, the Lancaster Playhouse in White Stone was alive with nostalgia as The Marvelous Wonderettes filled the theater with the pop sounds...

Juneteenth Celebration June 20 to launch ‘14 Days of Freedom’

The Northern Neck Hidden History Trail will host its 2026 Juneteenth Celebration, “Celebrate Family Folktales and Legends” from noon-6 p.m. June 20 on the...

RivahFest will return to Tappahannock on May 23

After nearly 10 years away, RivahFest is back—and it’s bolder, louder and more fun than ever. From 11 a.m.-8 p.m. May 23, downtown Tappahannock will...

Virginia’s Li’l Ole Opry to present oldies show

Virginia’s Li’l Ole Opry musicians will kick up their heels on Saturday, May 9, and take fans back in time to the “good ol’...

New park opens Saturday at NPL

The Northumberland Public Library, 7204 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville, invites the community to join in the opening of Hardy Community Park and Wren’s Walk at...

Music by the River will open June 13 at Belle Isle State Park

The Friends of Belle Isle State Park (FOBI) recently announced the 2026 Music by the River schedule. Concerts will be staged from 6-8 p.m....

Morattico Waterfront Museum to reopen for the 2026 season May 2

The Morattico Waterfront Museum (MWM) at 6584 Morattico Road in Morattico invites the community to visit from noon-4 p.m. Saturday, May 2. “Join us for...

Mathews Museum gets prepared for May Faire

As the nation approaches its 250th birthday, the Mathews Museum invites residents and visitors to enjoy a weekend of history, heritage and hometown fun...

History is popping up at used book sale

The Lancaster Virginia Historical Society (LVHS) invites the public to pop-in for a pop-up “History Lovers’ Book Sale” from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, May...

Five Rivers Fiber Guild to meet May 11 at RWC

The Five Rivers Fiber Guild will meet at 11 a.m. May 11 in Art Room 2 in the Life Enrichment Center at Rappahannock Westminster...

Indian Creek Yacht & Country Club hosts Grey Bull Rescue presentation

Indian Creek Yacht & Country Club recently hosted a sold-out presentation featuring speakers from Grey Bull Rescue, an organization dedicated to conducting high-risk rescue missions around...

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