Forging ahead with a craft from the past
As we reflect on our country’s 250 birthday milestone, we are reminded of the historical roots that run deep throughout our coverage area. The Northern Neck is often referred to as the “Birthplace of the Nation” as the birthplace of three of the first five U.S. Presidents: George Washington, James Madison and James Monroe. During this Rivah season, we...
Deltaville Maritime Museum and Holly Point Nature Park: Happy dreams come to life
by Larry Chowning
Back in the 1980s, the late Gene Ruark posed for a photo in front of the historic Kelly House in Deltaville for a front page story in the Southside Sentinel. In the story, he introduced his dream publicly of creating a maritime museum in Deltaville.
From that dream has come an answer to many other dreams as...
75th Potomac River Festival: Three days of family fun!
by Riley Fletcher
The Colonial Beach Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for the 75th annual Potomac River Festival June 12-14 in Colonial Beach.
The festival, which is free to attend and entirely volunteer-operated, will feature multiple parades, local artist and vendor showcases and plenty of entertainment options for kids. All events take place in Colonial Beach and on the boardwalk,...
Gloucester Pancake House: a welcoming and warm start to the day
I was looking forward to my first visit to Gloucester Pancake House, being a big fan of breakfast. Maybe it is the combination of sweet and savory foods or maybe it is the nostalgia for family breakfasts at the local diner. Whatever it is, once you step inside, the nearby bustling traffic of Route 17 and West Main Street...
