Visit Chesapeake Bay Events

The second annual Reedville Fishermen’s Museum Family Day will be held on Saturday, February 21st from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. This year’s theme is “The Chesapeake Bay - A Partnership between Humans and Nature”. The event aims to raise awareness about the spirit and wealth of The Bay. Activities will focus on The Bay’s economic importance, its changing culture, and our interdependent livelihood.

Local experts and volunteers will share science and history lessons, the latest data, and interactive displays. Family Day is for kids of all ages. Admission is free. Groups welcome. Food available. Contact 804-453-6529 for further information.

Well-known garden authority and floral designer Don Haynie will again lead two workshops. Famed for his wonderful eye and deft hand, Mr. Haynie is also a masterful instructor. Class size is limited to 15, so sign up early!

Weekdays 9-5: (804) 493-8038
Weekends/Holidays: (804) 493-8038

Email: info@stratfordhall.org
Website

Dr. Camille Wells returns as faculty director for this residential symposium examining manifold aspects of the historic architecture and landscape settings of Virginia’s Northern Neck region. The program incorporates a stimulating mix of lectures and site visits, supported by a thoroughly-researched and well-illustrated “guidebook” prepared especially for the symposium.

Weekdays 9-5: (804) 493-8038
Weekends/Holidays: (804) 493-8038

Email: info@stratfordhall.org
Website

Dr. Phil Schwarz, Virginia Commonwealth University emeritus professor of history, will lead this multiple-day residential symposium for teachers and museum professionals. It will incorporate the best elements from the previously offered two-week Seminar on Slavery and feature a stimulating array of presentations offered by leading scholars in the field.

Weekdays 9-5: (804) 493-8038
Weekends/Holidays: (804) 493-8038

Email: info@stratfordhall.org
Website

Donald Haynie, a long time friend of Stratford Hall and a member of the Historic Gardens Advisory Panel, will lead this retreat designed to provide participants with an opportunity to develop and/or hone their skills in producing floral arrangements that will take a variety of forms. The program will close with a judging of arrangements and presentation of awards.

Weekdays 9-5: (804) 493-8038
Weekends/Holidays: (804) 493-8038

Email: info@stratfordhall.org
Website

Saluda, VA – The Middle Peninsula Business Development Partnership and Ray Petrie of Belle Mount Vineyards are partnering to present an evening seminar on grape growing and winemaking. This workshop will be presented at the Saluda Professional Center on Monday, November 10, from 6 until 8 p.m. Key topics to be covered in the workshop will include Vineyard Site Selection, Soil and Nutrients, Grape Varieties, Trellis Designs, Pruning, Pest Control, Economics, and Resources. Winemaking Principles will include Fruit Sources, Equipment, and Legal Considerations.
The cost to register for this seminar is $45 and includes all materials. Space is limited. Contact the MPBDP at 804-758-4917 or register on-line at www.mpbdp.org.

Have you a “Best-Seller” in the back of your mind? Do you ever wonder what it would like to be professional writer?
What does it take to write a book or many books and then get them published?
Have you read one of David L. Robbins’ books and wondered what he was like?

Join us at The Essex Inn when we host him at our spring Weekend With A Writer!
David L. Robbins is the best-selling author of War of the Rats, Liberation Road, Last Citadel, Scorched Earth,
The End of War, The Assassins Gallery, and Souls to Keep. He divides his time between Richmond and his sailboat on the Chesapeake bay.
He is currently writer in residence at his alma mater, the College of William and Mary. He has just published his latest historical
thriller The Betrayal Game.

On February 3, 2008 The Richmond Times wrote: “ …In a page turner that subtly explores how history
is made…and includes documented annotations that offer suggestive if not conclusive evidence for his tale of assassination and betrayal,
Robbins deftly creates a plot that has enough dizzying twists and turns to satisfy the most demanding thrill seeker. “

Our weekend commences on Friday at 6:00 with dinner at Lowery’s where Mr. Robbins will talk about his new book. Copies of his latest
book will be available for sale and for autographs.
Saturday includes breakfast, our “Writer’s Workshop” where David will
talk about what it takes to write a best-selling book, and free time to explore our local museums, used book store, boutiques and
antique shops or catch up on your reading.
Saturday night will be an intimate evening here at the Inn for just our guests and
Mr. Robbins. We will start at 6pm with cocktails and then enjoy a three-course meal.
Sunday includes breakfast and a special take
home gift from the Essex Inn.
Package Price for 2 people (includes tax): Queen room $569. King Room $589, Queen Suite $619, King
Suite $659
Space is very limited, please make your reservations as soon as possible!
See WeekendWithAWriter.com for more information.

Riesling Wines Join aspiring wine connoisseurs in a presentation of fine wines. Learn new wine tasting techniques and rate wines on a score sheet using appearance, aroma, taste and finish.
Email for reservations and cost.
7pm to 9pm
Belle Mount Vineyards

Stratford Hall education staff will offer this interactive introduction to the ever-increasing array of information on Robert E. Lee as well as other Lees available via the Internet. Participants are encouraged to bring their own Web discoveries to share.

Weekdays 9-5: (804) 493-8038
Weekends/Holidays: (804) 493-8038

Email: info@stratfordhall.org
Website

We’ll watch your children and provide ornaments for them to make, snacks and activities, 10-2pm. Date may change. westmoreland-county.org. 804-493-8440

Haunted Tales. Scary stories and a haunted museum on this weekend of tricks and treats. 4-8pm. http://westmoreland-county.org 804-493-8440

The Museum and the Westmoreland County Garden Club will offer a Sunday afternoon tea and luncheon with a lecture by a well-known authority on the Charles Gillette Presidents’ Garden, 2-4pm. Westmoreland Co. Museum $ 804-493-8440

Westmoreland County Museum
43 Court Square P.O. Box 247
Montross, VA 22520
Share Your Treasures! Bring your precious unknowns, have them identified and evaluated by the museum’s panel of experts, westmoreland-county.org.

Admission Fee: $

Children Welcome
(804) 493-8440
Email: wcmuseum@verizon.net

Website: westmoreland-county.org/muindex.htm

Women’s Boat Building Class. Pre-registration required. Limited to 6 participants. Call 804-453-6529 for hours and program details. http://rfmuseum.org. Reedville Fishermen’s Museum. $

Winter Lecture Series Authors of the Northern Neck. 6-8pm. westmoreland-county.org. 804-493-8440