5 Things to do in Kilmarnock…
Whether you’re planning to visit for a day, weekend or longer, Kilmarnock has something for everyone. As the largest incorporated town and commercial hub in Lancaster County, Kilmarnock has both chain stores and independently-owned businesses that offer visitors and residents dozens of dining and shopping options. There are even two family-friendly parks for the kids. The town also has...
Gwynn’s Island: Gem in the Chesapeake Bay
At the mouth of the Piankatank River on the Chesapeake Bay’s western shore, Gwynn’s Island is as charming as it gets.
While it may be sleepy in the winter months, summertime on the island is like a scene from a picturesque bay-side paradise post card. With a rich history dating back to some of the nation’s earliest explorations, Gwynn’s...
Workboat racing events return to Yorktown
A truly Chesapeake-culture tradition is workboat racing and for the second year in a row that tradition is coming back to Yorktown.
Whether in days of sail or motor power, watermen racing home from fishing grounds was a daily event and brought bragging rights to the winner back at the dock.
In that spirit, Yorktown Workboat Races and other events will...
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 These important historical documents are expected to go on display at...
