Daffodil Festival set for April 5, 6
Gloucester’s beloved tradition — the 39th annual Daffodil Festival — is just around the corner. Mark your calendars for Saturday and Sunday, April 5 and 6, and get ready for a weekend filled with live entertainment, delicious food, unique vendors, and, of course, breathtaking daffodils.
This family-friendly festival takes over Gloucester Main Street, bringing thousands of visitors together to celebrate...
Middlesex County Museum is gifted land grant items — will likely form new exhibit
Middlesex County Museum (MCM) was recently gifted two original land grants from the late 1700s. Both were signed by the seated governor of the commonwealth at the time as awards to two different residents of the county of Middlesex. Both were awards for service preformed during the American Revolution. These important historical documents are expected to go on display at...
Tavern Wine Fest slated April 19 at the Heathsville Farmers Market
NORTHUMBERLAND—The public is invited to savor the flavor of Virginia wines from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. April 19 at the Tavern Wine Fest on the grounds of Rice's Hotel/Hughlett's Tavern (RHHT), 73 Monument Place, Heathsville.
Tickets will be sold at the gate for $15, which includes a free etched wine glass for tastings. Food and other wine-related vendors will participate. The Tavern Café and Heritage Arts Center Gift...
Garden Club of Gloucester and Mathews to showcase exquisite shoreline homes
The beauty and history of Gloucester County abound in its rivers and exquisite shoreline homes and will be showcased Saturday, April 26. Historic Garden Week in Gloucester, presented by the Garden Club of Gloucester and Mathews, includes access to three amazing waterfront properties and the Fine Arts Museum of Gloucester.
Visitors will enjoy the warmth and tradition of two homes along the North River, Exchange (early 1700s) and Blythelea, as they walk between the grounds,...
Riverside heritage, architecture and gardens along Crab Point
The Garden Club of the Northern Neck will host an Historic Garden Week tour from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday, April 30. This tour on the Crab Point Peninsula, along the Rappahannock River in Lancaster County, will offer a glimpse into the region’s rich historical heritage and distinctive architecture.
Four breathtaking waterfront homes and one garden will be open for this...
Garden tour is returning to Middlesex after being paused for four years
This year’s house and garden tour on Friday, May 2, hosted by the Garden Club of the Middle Peninsula, will return to Middlesex County. The tour promises to be of interest to avid gardeners and history buffs alike, while providing a glimpse of waterfront living. Visitors will enjoy visiting six properties located along the Rappahannock and Piankatank rivers that...
