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Including waterfront cabins, historic home and farmstead Samples of the Northern Neck’s inspiring vistas, tranquil gardens and Colonial architecture will be on display during the Garden Club of Virginia’s Historic Garden Week tour in Westmoreland County in April. 'The owners of five homes and a flower garden in the Hague/Coles Point...

Will showcase three homes overlooking Ware River Come and explore the stunning beauty of Gloucester-Mathews as the communities showcase their historic gardens and breathtaking landscapes. The main in-person event is set for Saturday, April 20. A second separate event is set for Sunday, April 21. Organizers invite you to immerse...

LANCASTER — With the Saturday, March 9, official launch festivities complete, the Northern Neck Hidden History Trail is now ready for exploration. Two events were held at well-known historical sites—Historic Christ Church and Stratford Hall—to celebrate those that made Northern Neck history in addition to the hard work of many...

  As our season opening approaches at Deltaville Maritime Museum (DMM) and Holly Point Point Nature Park, I always look forward to bringing you up to date and invite you all to our kick-off event of our opening weekend — the Shrimp and Barbecue Dinner and Dance, which is set...

LANCASTER—The 43rd annual Rappahannock River Waterfowl Show (RRWS) will be March 16 and 17 at the White Stone Firehouse. Despite a rough start in 1980, this show evolved into one of the longest running wildlife art shows on the east coast. However, this is the final year, said coordinator Pat...

Registration for the Dragon Run spring paddle season opens on Saturday, March 9, at 9 a.m. Friends of Dragon Run (FODR) conducts paddle trips in The Dragon during the spring, summer and fall. Reservations are on a first-come-first-served basis. The spring paddle season will run from Saturday, April 13...

Arts In the Middle (AIM) President Michael Kunzinger recently announced a new Middlesex County arts venue — the opening of its pop-up gallery “Arts at the Point.” The pop-up site will be open from now through May and feature more than a dozen artists. The new gallery is located...

LANCASTER — The Lancaster Elementary School Theater, 191 School Street, Kilmarnock, will come alive with the high energy and intricate choreography of flamenco, tango and salsa February 10, as dancers with the Latin Ballet of Virginia perform selections from Alma Latina. Hosted by the Rappahannock Foundation for the Arts (RFA),...

NORTHUMBERLAND — Couples looking for a way to celebrate Valentine’s Day will find a delightful option at the Westmoreland Players Theatre, 16217 Richmond Road, Callao, where the romantic comedy “Almost, Maine,” by John Cariani, will open February 9. Billed as a “Midwinter’s Night Dream,” the play is a series of...

LANCASTER—Belle Isle State Park will hold its first Walk on the Wild Side for 2024 at 9 a.m. February 8. These two-hour monthly walks are led by Virginia Master Naturalists and park staff. The walks are held the second Thursday of each month and are open to the public; preregistration...