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Whether it’s stripers on the coast, trout in the mountains, or anything in between, it’s time to experience the fun of fishing in Virginia. Make plans to take advantage of Free Fishing Days June 6–8, reported the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR). Invite a family member or friend to...

Riverwalk Landing is turning 20. From May 22 through 26, the waterfront landmark will celebrate with special concerts, raffles, discounts, roving entertainment and a Customer Appreciation Party at Riverwalk Restaurant. Since 2005, Riverwalk Landing has been the heart of Yorktown’s waterfront, brimming with shops, restaurants, music and scenic views. Visitors have flocked...

WESTMORELAND— Stratford Hall, 483 Great House Road, Stratford, recently announced plans for Virginia Resolved: A Commemoration of Independence, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 7. On June 7, 1776, acting on the instructions of the fifth Virginia Convention, Northern Neck native Richard Henry Lee introduced in the Second Continental Congress a...

by Clayton Neal -  The annual Arts in the Middle Fine Arts Festival is set for June 7 and 8 in Urbanna. Saturday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. & Sunday: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The festival features more than 100 juried artists showcasing everything from paintings and pottery to jewelry and sculpture. Arts in the...

THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT. The Lancaster Virginia Historical Society will host a special “Afternoon at Verville” at 3 p.m. June 7 at the home of Ammon G. Dunton, Jr. near Merry Point. The event will feature a traditional, seated afternoon tea service inside the historic house with an array...

Virginia State Parks has launched its spring interpretive programs, offering visitors of all ages opportunities to explore the natural and cultural wonders of Virginia. These programs, led by expert park rangers, Virginia Master Naturalists, educators and volunteers, will continue through the fall at all 43 state parks.  From interactive wildlife...

With sweeping views of the York River, it’s no wonder why Yorktown Market Days has been named one of Coastal Virginia Magazine’s Best Farmers Markets in Hampton Roads. This is a one-stop shop for seasonal produce; scratch-made desserts, pastries and ethnic foods; fresh poultry, eggs and milk; beef, pork and...

One of America’s foremost humanities scholars and one of the nation’s leading presidential historians will headline the Historic Christ Church & Museum (HCC&M) 2025 Spring Speaker Series “A Revolution in Liberty: Lexington and Concord to the First Amendment.” The series is part of HCC&M’s multi-year effort to commemorate the 250th...

Bon Secours Rappahannock General Hospital invites the community to attend the fourth annual Play Day in the Park event from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. May 3 at Town Centre Park, 150 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. “We are excited to offer this great opportunity for families in our community to enjoy...

A concert May 10 at the Reedville Fishermen’s Museum will benefit the continued preservation of the Claud W. Somers, a 114-year old wooden skipjack. The skipjack was traditionally used for oyster dredging on the Chesapeake Bay. This is the 25th year of the museum’s ownership of the Somers and its...