History talk
The Historic Christ Church & Museum (HCC&M) Summer Speaker Series will open at 5 p.m. today, June 11, in the Bayne Center, HCC&M, 420 Christ Church Road, Weems. Tony Williams will present “All Men are Created Equal: The Declaration of Independence and Black Freedom Suits & Freedom Petitions.”
The event will include a presentation and a wine and cheese reception with the speaker. Tickets are $50 per speaker, or $140 for the series at christchurch1735.org/programs.
Music by the River
The 2026 Music by the River summer concert series will open Saturday, June 13 at Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. The concert will feature Chris & Jane from 6-8 p.m in the picnic area.
Michael Bergamo will be featured June 20; The Tidewinders, July 11; Jumbo Lump Daddy & The Backfin Boys, July 18; The Windbags, August 8; and Ramona & The Holy Smokes, August 15.
Concert by the Creek
Faron Hamblin will return Saturday, June 13, to the Reedville Fishermen’s Museum, 504 Main Street, Reedville. The concert will be held from 6-9 p.m. in the pavilion. Tickets are $25. Purchase tickets at www.rfmuseum.org, or the door.
Picnic at Cedardale
Guests are welcome by land or creek to the Picnic at Cedardale to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. The event will be held from 2-6 p.m. Saturday, June 13, at 74 Cedardale Lane, Irvington, on the eastern branch of Carter Creek.
There will be food, drinks, a raffle, a silent auction and music by Cook County Bluegrass and Deadrise. Tickets are $40. Purchase tickets at eventbrite.com/e/the-picnic-at-cedardale-to-benefit-alzheimers-association-tickets-1983794748495.
NNK 250 speaker
The 2026 Northern Neck 250 Signature Speaker Series will conclude at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 14, at the Log House at George Washington Birthplace National Monument, 1732 Popes Creek Road, Colonial Beach.
Dr. Kathleen Bartoloni-Tuazon will explore the 1789 controversy over the president’s title.
Photo group
The Rappahannock Art League Photo Group seeks new members of all levels who wish to improve their skills. The Photo Group meets at 10 a.m. on third Mondays at the Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock.
RAL membership is not required. Contact Marty Hill at isnap0824@gmail.com or 450-8792.
Post 86
American Legion Adams Post 86 meets at 5 p.m. on third Tuesdays at the Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock.
‘Northern Neck 250’
“Northern Neck 250,” a film depicting local events during the American Revolution, will be shown at 7 p.m. June 17 and 22 at Compass Cinema Six, 100 Entertainment Drive, Irvington. The film was produced by 26th Street Media in association with Kilmarnock Museum and the Northumberland County Historical Society.
Tickets are $10. Proceeds will benefit the two history organizations. Purchase tickets at the Kilmarnock Museum, or call Carroll Lee Ashburn for reservations, 296-0930.
July 4 parade
The Irvington Hometown Parade will step off at 3 p.m. on Independence Day, Saturday, July 4. The parade will honor America’s rich history, patriotism and community spirit.
Community members, businesses, civic organizations, clubs and families are urged to participate. Parade registration is available at https://irvingtonva.gov/july4parade/. The submission deadline is June 26.
Landscapes tour
Director of landscapes Matt Peterschmidt will present Explore the Past, Present and Future of Stratford’s Historic Gardens and Grounds from 10 a.m.-noon June 20 at Stratford Hall Historic Preserve, 483 Great House Road, Stratford.
The tour will look at the past, present and future of the landscape around the nearly 300-year-old Great House. Tickets are $46.90 at stratfordhall.org.
benefit concerts
The Band From Misfit Beach on Sunday, June 7, raised $2,800 for the Lancaster County Keepsafes Program. Hosting venue, Tiki Windmill, donated $500. The band will return to Tiki Windmill, 56 Windjammer Lane, White Stone, from 3-6 p.m. June 28, Donations will be accepted for the Northern Neck—Middlesex Free Health Clinic. Donations will be accepted.
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 potatoes, choice of vegetables, salad, roll, dessert and drink. Dinners are $12 for adults and $6 for children ages 12 and younger, at the door.
Beekeepers
The Northern Neck Beekeepers Club meets at 7 p.m. on second Mondays at Heathsville United Methodist Church, 39 Courthouse Road, Heathsville.
Festival 91
The 91st Kilmarnock Volunteer Fire Department Firemen’s Festival will be held from 7-11 p.m. July 30-August 8, except Sunday, at the KVFD Carnival Grounds, 200 Waverly Avenue, Kilmarnock. A grand prize drawing will be held at 11:30 p.m. August 8.
Prizes this year will include a John Deere 4-passenger Gator, Custom Golf Evolution Golf Cart and John Deere 830 Zero-Turn Mower. Tickets, $20 each, will be sold from 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays at the KVFD Firehouse, 71 School Street, Kilmarnock.
