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NORTHUMBERLAND—The classic skipjack Claud W. Somers passed its recent U.S. Coast Guard certification inspection with flying colors. Cruises are being booked for the rest of the season. The sailing vessel, owned and maintained by the Reedville Fishermen’s Museum (RFM) for the past 25 years, is available for scheduled tours...

MATHEWS––The Bay School in Mathews invites the public to celebrate the end of summer 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16 with a delicious bowl of ice cream, while attendees admire the creative work of the children who participated in the 2025 Summer Art Camps. Meet these young...

NORTHUMBERLAND—The Heathsville Farmers Market on Saturday, August 16, will feature a Classic and Antique Car Show, followed by Bingo for Quilts. The market will offer Northern Neck produce, meat, honey, bread, baked goods, gourmet peanuts, roasted coffee, and artisan handcrafts. Over 60 vendors have registered to participate, reported RHHT director Corinne...

White Stone artist Doug Mock’s journey is deeply rooted in the beauty of life’s simple moments—a sentiment echoed in his heartfelt artist statement.   “People and children inspire all that I am as an artist,” says Mock. “I capture all that is important and beautiful in life and hope that...

WEST POINT, VA – The Town of West Point is proud to announce the official completion of its first-ever mural and LOVEworks sign, a vibrant new addition to downtown that captures the spirit of our town through art, history, and community collaboration. Created by world-renowned artist Michael Rosato, the striking mural...

LANCASTER—The Lancaster Players Youth Theater Workshop will be held August 4 through 9 at The Lancaster Playhouse, 361 Chesapeake Drive, White Stone. The Lancaster Playhouse is, “the place to be to explore and experience the creative magic of making theater,” said director Robin Blake.  Children and youth ages 8-18 and those...

NORTHUMBERLAND—Area youth can unleash their creativity at one of two summer camps August 4-8 at the Reedville Fishermen’s Museum, 504 Main Street, Reedville. Art camp, for ages 6 and older, will be offered from 10 a.m.-noon, reported public relations volunteer Tina McCloud. Boat model building camp, for ages 10 and...

MIDDLESEX––The Friends of Urbanna will present Founders Day 2025 on Saturday, Aug. 2. This free, day-long event will feature a June 1775 living history event to be offered in Urbanna Baptist Church, 121 Watling Street,  at 11 a.m. Colonial Williamsburg interpreters, portraying Founding Fathers Thomas Jefferson and George Wythe,...

NORTHUMBERLAND––The Porch Gliders will make a return appearance from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, August 9, at Concerts by the Creek, Reedville Fishermen’s Museum, 504 Main Street, Reedville. The band, based in Farmville, plays music to have a good time by, from rock to country, according to Denis McCarthy, who helped establish...

LANCASTER—The Steamboat Era Museum will host a special Speaker Series event at 2 p.m. August 8 in Weems. Chip Woodson and Margery Nea will tell stories of their ancestors who once owned and operated the steamboat wharf in Weems. Enjoy a tour of the house and the site of the...