Deltaville-based 1768 replica sloop, Luna

When the Colonial Seaport Foundation took on the challenge of building Luna, a 1768 replica of a Virginia sloop. Founder and president Jock Collamore had no idea that the America 250 celebrations would lead to Luna’s decks becoming center stage to documentary/movie productions. Luna was recently center stage in the documentary on the “Battle of Hampton,” replicating the history when...

For the love of the hunt: Geocaching in the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula

I stopped at a neighborhood gas station I’ve passed a million times, unaware I had also been passing hidden treasure until I opened the Geocaching app. I clicked on the cache called “Light My Way to Historic Heathsville.” Perhaps that was my first clue? Previous finders had labeled it an easy find, so I felt confident in going it...

Experience West Point by land, river and sky

Growing up, West Point had never been a destination. It was the halfway point between home and Richmond, an occasional away game for high school athletics and the marker of the last leg of the trip coming home from college. Little did I know what a charming and vibrant small town community nestled just the other side of bustling Route...

Stocking up with Act XII Wine & Provisions

What started strictly as a wine and craft beer shop three years ago has evolved into a popular eatery in the Middle Peninsula. Wine and food lovers can enjoy perfectly paired tastings and gourmet soups, salads and sandwiches with dine in or grab-and-go options. Act XII Wine & Provisions in Tappahannock was the dream and creation of Dr. Robert...

Best of the Rivah Contest: 2026 Winners

We asked. You voted. This year we received a record-breaking number of ballots!  More than ever before. In this 11th year of the contest, we continue to be grateful to our readers who vote and share the places and experiences that make the Rivah special to them. From wineries to oysters, chicken to bait, art to ice cream and much, much...

Northumberland Public Library to host exhibition spanning 250 years of immigration to Virginia

NORTHUMBERLAND—Stories of opportunity, community and resilience will come to life at Northumberland Public Library (NPL) in “We The People:...

YPYC schedules fall sailboat racing series

LANCASTER—Yankee Point Yacht Club (YPYC), 734 Oak Hill Road, Lancaster, recently announced its fall Thursday Night Sailboat Race Series. YPYC will...

Garfields Rescue Inc. to hold Wine & Whiskers September 3

LANCASTER—Garfields Rescue Inc. will host Wine & Whiskers from 5-7:30 p.m. September 3 at Trinity Episcopal Church Pavilion, 8484...

Kilmarnock to host back to the ‘80s event

LANCASTER—Dust off the leg warmers, tease up the hair and get ready for a totally tubular Labor Day Weekend! The...

Eighth Northern Neck Beach Music Festival scheduled for September in Colonial Beach

WESTMORELAND—The Colonial Beach Community Foundation and the Colonial Beach Chamber of Commerce are teaming up to present the eighth...

NNSPS posts course and seminar schedule

LANCASTER—The Northern Neck Sail & Power Squadron (NNSPS) recently announced upcoming educational opportunities. All courses and seminars will be held...

Native Plant Sale set September 12-13 at Good Luck Cellars

LANCASTER—The Northern Neck Chapter of the Virginia Native Plant Society will hold its annual Native Plant Sale September 12...

Oyster gardener educational events coming up at Maritime Museum

MIDDLESEX––The Tidewater Oyster Gardeners Association (TOGA) will offer an educational/informational event at the Deltaville Maritime Museum (DMM) during the...

Wings, Wheels & Keels set for Sept. 26 in Topping

MIDDLESEX––The 30th annual Wings, Wheels & Keels (WW&K) is set for 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26, at...

Rise and Fall Festival to celebrate Virginia’s Tidewater Heritage in historic Tappahannock

ESSEX––In September, visitors are invited to Tappahannock for the inaugural Rise & Fall Festival, a three-day celebration of the...
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September fishing
- Northern Neck style

September arrives on Virginia’s Northern Neck with cooler mornings, shorter days and a noticeable change on the water. As the heat and humidity of...

It Happened Here: Purse Boat Chanteymen

In a 2006 interview with Mathews County waterman Robert Roland Hudgins, he shared his first trip aboard a menhaden vessel in 1950, of working...

Terrie’s Place offers a warm welcome and a great lunch 

by Jackie Nunnery -  At Terrie's Place, the first customers drove up almost as soon as the windows opened. All regulars, they didn’t even have...
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