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CHESAPEAKE BAY Virginia

THINGS TO DO

Northern Neck of Virginia Historical Society Research Library
15825 Kings Hwy., Montross 22520
804-493-1862; nnvhs.org
Covering genealogy of Westmoreland, Northumberland,
Richmond, Lancaster, King George and Stafford counties.

Northumberland County
Includes Heathville, Kilmarnock
THINGS TO DO

Bush Mill Stream Natural Area

VA 642 until you see the sign for Bush Mill Stream
Heathsville 22473; 804-225-2303; dcr.virginia.gov
Freshwater meets saltwater of the Great Wicomico River, blue
herons.

Dameron Marsh Natural Area Preserve

Ball's Neck Rd., to Cloverdale Rd., to Guarding Point Lane,
Kilmarnock 22482
804-225-2303; dcr.virginia.gov
Trail, boardwalk, wildlife viewing platform, parking, kayak/
canoe launch site.

Hughlett Point Natural Area Preserve

VA 200 towards Burgess, right onto VA 606, right onto VA
605., Ball; 804-225-2303; dcr.virginia.gov
Parking, trails, a woodland boardwalk, wildlife viewing
platforms, interpretive signs.

Northern Neck Farm Museum

12705 Northumberland Hwy., P.O. Box 365, Heathsville
22473; 804-761-5952; thefarmmuseum.org/
Tells the story of Northern Neck agriculture. Exhibits and
equipment.b

Northumberland County Historical Society Ball Memorial
Museum & Library

86 Back St., Heathsville 22473
804-580-8581; northumberlandvahistory.org
Extensive genealogical library and programs in Heathsville.
Virginia Indian artifacts. b

Reedville
THINGS TO DO

Reedville Fishermen's Museum

504 Main St., P.O. Box 306, Reedville 22539
804-453-6529; rfmuseum.org
Fishing industry exhibits & culture, 1875 house, skipjack
cruises, watertrail. b

Smith Island & Chesapeake Bay Cruises

382 Campground Rd., Reedville 22539
804-453-3430; ChesapeakeBayCampResort.com
Cruise the Chesapeake Bay. Visit lovely Ewell, Smith Island,
Maryland. jb

Tangier Cruises

468 Buzzard Pt Rd., Reedville 22539
804-453-2628; tangiercruise.com
Day cruise to quaint Tangier Island from Reedville.jb

Richmond County
Includes Warsaw

THINGS TO DO

Menokin

4037 Menokin Rd., P.O. Box 1221, Warsaw 22572
804-333-1776; menokin.org
Home of Declaration of Independence signer Francis Lightfoot
Lee. Hiking. jb

Rappahannock River National Wildlife Refuge

336 Wilna Rd., P.O. Box 1030, Warsaw 22572
804-333-1470; fws.gov/northeast/rappahannock/
Wildlife viewing, fishing, boating, walking, environmental
education, nature.Ib

Richmond County Museum

5874 Richmond Rd., P.O. Box 884, Warsaw 22572
804-333-3607; co.richmond.va.us
1872 jail gallery, Colonial courthouse, country store,
Rappahannock tribe, gift shop.b

West Point
West Point/Tri-Rivers Chamber of Commerce

621 Main St., P.O. Box 1035, West Point 23181
804-843-4620; westpointvachamber.com
Information on waterfront town with collection of Victorian
homes.
THINGS TO DO

Mattaponi Indian Reservation, Museum Minnie Ha Ha
Educational Trading Post

1409 Reservation Cir., West Point 23181
804-769-2194
Houses artifacts including Pocahontas' necklace. Nature trail
and historical presentation. b

Westmoreland County

Includes Colonial Beach, Kinsale, Montross, Oak Grove, Stratford

Westmoreland County Museum and Visitor Center

43 Court Square, P.O. Box 247, Montross 22520
804-493-8440; visitwestmorelandva.com
County visitor center exhibits the Charles Willson Peale
1768 portrait of Sir William Pitt. There are also artifacts and
displays related to county history and a research library.

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THINGS TO DO

A.T. Johnson High School Museum

18849 King's Hwy., Montross 22520
804-493-7070; northernneck.org
One of the first African-American high schools in area.
Historical artifacts and memorabilia.b

George Washington Birthplace National Monument

SARAH HAUSER

Montross

1732 Popes Creek Rd., Oak Grove 22443
804-224-1732; nps.gov/gewa
Birth site, Memorial House, Colonial kitchen, farm, tours &
programs. b

James Monroe Birthplace Site

4460 James Monroe Hwy., Colonial Beach 22443
804-214-9145; 804-493-8440; monroefoundation.org
Birthplace of the 5th U.S. president, visitor center open
Memorial Day through Labor Day.

` Stratford Hall, Stratford

Kinsale Foundation and Museum

449 Kinsale Rd., P.O. Box 307, Kinsale 22488
804-472-3001; kinsalefoundation.org
Oldest customs port on the Virginia shore of Potomac.
Steamboat-era exhibits.Ijb

Northern Neck Heritage Trail Bicycling Route

457 Main St., P.O. Box 1707, Warsaw 22572
804-333-1919; nps.gov/pohe/planyourvisit/maps.htm
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail four-county segment.
Maps available.

Stratford Hall

483 Great House Rd., Stratford 22558
804-493-8038; StratfordHall.org
Enduring architecture. Grand interiors. Formal gardens. Hiking
trails. Gristmill.b

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Voorhees Nature Preserve

Rt. 634, park at Westmoreland Berry Farm, Oak Grove
22443; 804-224-9171; westmorelandberryfarm.com
Home to the bald eagle, four miles of trails, scenic views.

Westmoreland Berry Farm

1235 Berry Farm Ln., Oak Grove 22443
804-224-9171; 800-997-BERRY; westmorelandberryfarm.com
More than just berries...a 21st-century family adventure along
the Rappahannock River.b

Westmoreland State Park

145 Cliff Rd., Montross 22520
804-493-8821; 800-933-7275; 800-933-PARK; dcr.virginia.
gov/state_parks/wes.shtml

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Exceptional accommodations
and award winning hospitality
in a pet friendly environment.
Located in Chesapeake Bay area
and ideal for all your wedding,
dining, and special event needs.
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4750 Warner Hall Rd, Gloucester
804-695-9565
www.warnerhall.com
See Accommodation Chart on pg. 212

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http://www.westpointvachamber.com http://www.nnvhs.org http://dcr.virginia.gov http://www.visitwestmorelandva.com http://dcr.virginia.gov http://dcr.virginia.gov http://www.northernneck.org http://www.thefarmmuseum.org/ http://www.nps.gov/gewa http://www.northumberlandvahistory.org http://www.monroefoundation.org http://www.warnerhall.com http://www.kinsalefoundation.org http://www.rfmuseum.org http://www.nps.gov/pohe/planyourvisit/maps.htm http://www.ChesapeakeBayCampResort.com http://www.StratfordHall.org http://www.tangiercruise.com http://www.westmorelandberryfarm.com http://www.westmorelandberryfarm.com http://www.menokin.org http://www.fws.gov/northeast/rappahannock/ http://co.richmond.va.us http://www.Virginia.org

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