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History Established in 1653 by the colonial government in Jamestown, Westmoreland County was named for a British shire. The county’s most significant contributions to history include its fostering of more statesmen than any other county in the country, and for the Leedstown Resolutions. Considered the forerunner of the Declaration of Independence,...

The 2021 Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society Top Hats and Tails Gala is going “virtual,” so the community’s homeless pets can continue to receive the real care they deserve and everyone stays healthy and safe! Tickets and tables for the Saturday, Jan. 30 event are on sale now. You don't want to miss the chance...

The RAL Art Center gallery windows at 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock, will have a split personality this month as the window artist of the month shares space with the “Snowmageddon” snowman competition.  “Snowmageddon” is the RAL Art Center’s challenge to their member artists to create a   snowman, or woman,...

NORTHUMBERLAND — Inside the Tavern is the "Heritage Arts Center" gift shoppe, where shoppers will find a large assortment of artisan-crafted gifts for sale, plus several artisans at work in their studios. Upstairs, the Spinners & Weavers' Studio will be open and guild members will demonstrate their skills. Downstairs, the...

LANCASTER — Preparations are well underway for the annual Trick or Art Halloween Haunt at Allure Art Center, 419 Rappahannock Drive, White Stone. "Since we are already wearing masks it is perfect to have an even bigger Trick or Art this year especially when Halloween falls on a Saturday night,"...

LANCASTER — The Northern Neck Orchestra will present an autumn afternoon of glorious songs featuring works by Vivaldi, Bach, Donizetti and Clara Schumann. The recital will be held at 2 p.m. October 25, outdoors at Good Luck Cellars, 1025 Goodluck Road, Kilmarnock. The program will be performed by a trio...

GLOUCESTER — The Friends of Dragon Run will hold paddle sessions October 16, 17 (two paddles), 18, 19, 20, 23, 24 (two paddles), 25, 26, 27, 30, 31 (two paddles) and November 1. Trips will be each day, weather permitting, by reservation only. Donations must be made at the time of...

LANCASTER – The Lancaster Virginia Historical Society (LVHS) will hold a Fall Soup Sale fundraiser with Lancaster stew, bean and ham soup, and chicken noodle soup by the quart for $12 each. Pre-orders are required by November 1 and pick-up will be from noon-3 p.m. November 14 at LVHS,...

by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi -  After laying dormant for a couple of years, the tasting room and vineyard at the former Athena Vineyards and Winery near Burgess are busy and productive again. Triple V Farms Vineyard and Winery, 3138 Jessie Ball duPont Memorial Highway, Heathsville, held its grand opening August 22. A...

LANCASTER—Responding to the COVID-19 guidelines, and to offer a safe and fun outlet for sailors, the Turkey Shoot board of directors decided to hold a modified regatta, reports co-chairman Tom Chapman of the Rappahannock River Yacht Club (RRYC). The event will be a pursuit race, October 3, on the Rappahannock...