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Mar. 3 - The first day of spring seems a fitting time to kick off a new season of gardening. Stratford Hall will offer a full day of celebration of historic plants and gardens Saturday, March 20, 2010, starting at 9:30 a.m. Read more

Mar. 1 - The 16th Annual Oyster Roast sponsored by Smith Point Sea Rescue will
be held on Saturday March 6th, 2010. This popular event will again be held at Little River Seafood in Burgess. Read more

Feb. 6 -History will come to life along the streets of Tappahannock February 27 as the Northern Neck of Virginia Historical Society and the Essex County Museum and Historical Society combine to present dramatic reenactments of the famous 1766 Tappahannock Demonstrations to enforce the Leedstown Resolutions. Read more

Feb. 5 - The Mary Ball Washington Museum and Library has announced two additional authors' programs, focusing on Virginia history. 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!

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Colonial Beach is the beach within reach

One hundred years ago Colonial Beach, Virginia, in the Northwest tip of Westmoreland County, was a vacation playground for folks in DC and Baltimore. Even Alexander Graham Bell had a summer home there. The little beach town also has a wild side, once known as Las Vegas on the Potomac. Today, you can still hit the beach and bet on the ponies at an Off Track Betting restaurant. Read more  

Exploring the Neck by bicycle

For years, people have known that one of the best ways to see the Northern Neck is from a boat. Increasingly, people are learning that seeing it from the seat of a bicycle is pretty good too.

The Northern Neck Heritage Trail, part of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, will take you from one end of the Northern Neck to the other. Read more

Vineyards are popular destination

The vineyards of the Northern Neck are inviting places, especially in the spring and summer. Visitors to the region can take tours, observe the winemaking operations, and of course, sample the product. Read more.

18th century landmark rises from the ashes

The foyer of Rice's Hotel Hughlett's Tavern has been rebuilt following an April 2009 fire, which nearly destroyed the 18th century landmark. Read more

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