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Richard Henry Lee Chapter celebrates 50th anniversary

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

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...

Hardy Community Park dedicated at Northumberland Public Library

Hardy Community Park behind the Northumberland Public Library, 7204 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville, was officially dedicated on May 9. The park reflects the library’s ongoing...

Quarter auction to benefit Callao park

Callao Brewing Company, 129 Northumberland Highway, Callao, will host a quarter auction on May 30 to benefit the construction of the Hometown Community Park....

Historic Christ Church posts VA250 Summer Speaker Series

Historic Christ Church & Museum (HCC&M) recently announced its 2026 Summer Speaker Series, featuring three historians and authors. Each program will begin at 5 p.m....

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

In 1775, Thomas Gaskins Jr., of Wicomico Parish commanded a Minute Line in the local militia and served throughout the Revolutionary War. In 1779,...

SEM unveils new logo

The Steamboat Era Museum recently adopted a new logo inspired by the iconic Chesapeake Bay steamboat Potomac. The updated design reflects the museum’s mission to...

RFM to host Shoreline Evaluation Program 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...

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...
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