What's New

June 3 - Rep. Rob Wittman (R-VA1) voted Wednesday in support of H.R. 1385, the Thomasina E. Jordan Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2009. The bill, which passed the house by a voice vote, extends federal recognition to the Chickahominy Indian Tribe, the Chickahominy Indian Tribe-Eastern Division, the Upper Mattaponi Tribe, the Rappahannock Tribe, Inc., the Monacan Indian Nation, and the Nansemond Indian Tribe, which have sought federal recognition through legislation for years. Read more.

June 2 - LEAD VIRGINIA, the statewide leadership program now entering its fifth year of educating Virginia’s leaders about the issues most relevant to the Commonwealth, is hosting panel discussions featuring conversations about the future of energy consumption and the state of leadership in the Commonwealth during its 2009 Alumni Conference from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 6 at 4981 Irvington Road in the town of Irvington. Read more.

June 2 - During the month of May Smith Point Sea Rescue responded to 12 calls form
boaters in distress. The responses included a seach for a missing craft that was successfully located. Read more.

May 22 - The Morattico Waterfront Museum has produced a new video, "Morattico Memories," just in time for the summer season. The video is shown at the museum, in the upper Lancaster village. Read more.

More News

The Museums of Virginia's Northern Neck, a 34 minute DVD, is now on store shelves. Produced by MediaMax Video, a local production company headed by Mark Huffman, the DVD tells the story of the Northern Neck through the eyes of the region's 19 museums. Read the Fredericksburg Freelance Star's review. Where can you buy a DVD? A complete list is here. Or, buy it here for $12 and shipping is FREE!

Thea Marshall's new book about the Neck now on sale

Thea Marshall of Irvington, whose commentaries are heard on WCVE-FM in Richmond, has just published a collection on her work in a new book, Neck Tales. You can order the book here.

All about the Deadrise

Reedville Fishermen’s Museum president Maureen Gillmer welcomed members and guests to a sneak preview of the new deadrise exhibit May 29. Entitled “All about the Deadrise: The History and Building of Boats on the Chesapeake” the exhibit opened May 30. Located on Main Street in Reedville, the museum is open daily from 10:30 a.m.–4:30p.m. through October. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors and children under 12 free.

Blue fish Derby June 12-13

The stage is set for the Northern Neck's premier fishing tournament, the 26th Annual Reedville Blue Fish Derby. The fishing gets underway bright and early June 12. Read more.

Belle Isles State Park provides plenty of water access

The Northern Neck offers miles of shoreline but very little public access. Belle Isle State Park, in upper Lancaster County, is a gorgeous exception. Read more

Walking About Kilmarnock

The Kilmarnock Chamber of Commerce has kicked off a new season of First Friday Walkbouts in the Steptoe's District. Read more.

Cycling season gearing up

The Northern Neck is heaven for cycling enthusiasts. A flat terrain, little traffic and beatiful views make it destination for two-wheelers. Northern Neck Cycling has released a preliminary schedule of its upcoming rides. Read more.

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