Deltaville is located at the southern end of Middlesex County with the Rappahannock River to the north, Piankatank River to the south and Chesapeake Bay to the east. The self-proclaimed “Boating Capital of Chesapeake Bay” is steeped in a boatbuilding and boating heritage and the “Things to Do” in Deltaville are reflected in the community’s dynamic water location.
1. Learn the history and culture
The Deltaville Maritime Museum speaks to the heritage and culture of the community. During the 1880s with the development of the V-deadrise planked built boats, the community became a center of backyard boatbuilding. The museum tells the story of that boatbuilding heritage and how it all began. The museum is situated on Mill Creek, a small tributary of Jackson Creek where at the museum’s dock is moored a centerpiece of the museum, the log built buyboat F.D. Crockett. There is a kayak launch on the waterfront for those wishing to explore the shorelines of Mill and Jackson creeks. The Ruark Sculpture Garden includes decorative benches and life-sized bronze statues of birds and the Holly Point Nature Park, with trail, includes a living shoreline.
2. “Ole time” baseball
The Deltaville Ballpark, home of the Deltaville Deltas, is acclaimed as the last wooden baseball park in Virginia. The facility is owned by the nonprofit Deltaville Community Association and the ballpark recently received a $1 million restoration. The land on which the ballpark is constructed was purchased in the 1940s. A sandlot field was made on the site and over the generations the ballpark has provided many exciting sports moments for Delta players and fans. That excitement is still alive today when the Deltas take the field. Visit deltavilledeltas.com for a schedule.
3. Easy pace
Deltaville has all the things that make a small village charming. If it’s wholesome fun you’re looking for with the added benefit of supporting a good cause, check out Bingo Night every Monday at 7 p.m. at the Middlesex County Volunteer Rescue Squad Building, 17684 General Puller Highway, Deltaville. It’s sponsored by the rescue squad auxiliary with proceeds supporting the squad. And if you’re looking for a casual worship service, Zoar Baptist Church invites everyone to “Beach Worship on the Rappahannock” every Sunday at 8:30 a.m. from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Bring a chair and dress casually.
4. Dining at its finest
After a day at the museum or before catching a Deltaville Deltas game, grab lunch or dinner at one of the village’s numerous restaurants. From waterfront dining in a casual atmosphere at the Deltaville Tap & Raw Bar, to date-night dinners at The Table or grabbing a bite at Sandy Bottom or The Galley, Deltaville has lots of options for foodies. DeltaPie Pizza and Speciality Market is a rare find, offering hearth-fired speciality pizzas like the Rappahannock Special and Allie’s Hot Honey Pie or build-your-own pies.
5. Holiday Lights
More than 180,000 lights brighten the night sky in Deltaville during the Christmas season. The display has become a favorite of folks across the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula and beyond, drawing thousands of visitors annually. The display dates back to 1996 with a humble beginning that has grown to include a walking path, Walk-In Tree, Fred Bear’s Tree Lot, a light maze, gingerbread village, Island of Misfit Toys and Toyland. The display is free and runs from 5-11 p.m. nightly from December 1 through January 1, except in inclement weather. It’s located between Mason Realty and J&W Seafood at 16598 General Puller Highway, Deltaville and is a good reason for a return visit to the village during the holiday season.
