Delving into the Hidden History of the Northern Neck

Illuminating legacies and igniting brighter futures: Delving into the Hidden History of the Northern Neck W hen the Northern Neck Hidden History Trail officially launched earlier this year, U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine said the “innovative, digital...

Folks behind the fishing

Times have changed, but charter boat outings are still quite an experience The charter boat bottom-fishing fishery has played a longstanding role in the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula economy and today it is still...

1710 Tavern: Dining at that special place

Owner Greg Huff wants dining at 1710 Tavern in Tappahannock to be "an experience" not just a meal. With the amount of meticulous and thoughtful restorations he's made to the historic property on Water...

5 Things to do in Reedville…

Founded in 1874‭ ‬by Elijah Reed‭, ‬Reedville began as a bustling fishing village that created immense wealth from a small fish‭. ‬While it still owes much of its longevity to the oily menhaden that...

Urbanna Oyster Festival slated for Nov. 1 and 2

An evolution of Urbanna Days that began in 1957, the Urbanna Oyster Festival as it is known today hosts more than 50,000 people in the one-square mile town of Urbanna over two days —...

Local Catches from late Summer 2024

Send your recent catch to rivah@rapprecord.com to be included in our upcoming 2025 issues.

Tickets available for Deltaville’s Jackson Creek Christmas Cruise

CORRECTION: The correct date for the annual Jackson Creek Christmas Cruise event in Deltaville, is Friday Dec. 13, rain...

17th annual Oysters & Oldies oyster roast slated December 7

NORTHUMBERLAND—St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Heathsville has held its annual Oysters & Oldies Christmas Oyster Roast since 2007. The...

Mathews Has A “New” General Store

Years ago, general stores and post offices were both a mainstay and a way of life in Mathews County....

Ticket sales underway for upcoming comedy

LANCASTER—Ticket sales for The Lancaster Players comedy, “On the Farce Day of Christmas,” are underway. “There’s already a ‘buzz’ about...

Lafayette’s Grand Tour bicentennial celebration events set for Oct. 18, 19

YORK––Oct. 18 and 19 are jam-packed with exciting and historic events in Historic Yorktown. The weekend features the 200th...

Historical society prepares for library grand opening

LANCASTER—The Lancaster Virginia Historical Society (LVHS) will hold a dedication and grand opening celebration for the Dunton Library for...

Heathsville Farmers Market to host Blessing of the Animals

NORTHUMBERLAND—As part of the Heathsville Farmers Market on October 19, the public is invited to bring their pets for...

The Fishing Line

Fourth quarter fishing surge

When your football team heads into the fourth quarter and time is running out, the pressure is on to produce and finish strong. Fishing...

It Happened Here

It Happened Here: Civil War pensions

  After the Civil War, the Virginia Legislature provided pensions for those who served the Confederate Army. This included soldiers, widows and daughters of deceased...

1710 Tavern: Dining at that special place

Owner Greg Huff wants dining at 1710 Tavern in Tappahannock to be "an experience" not just a meal. With the amount of meticulous and...
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