Visit Chesapeake Bay Events

on Second Saturday at Historic Christ Church. Family fun with tasty ice cream treats in a historic setting. Colonial games and crafts. Children of all ages welcome. Christ Church, Irvington. 804-493-6855
http://christchurch1735.org

Ages 10 and older. 10-2 each day. Advanced registration required. Reedville Fishermen’s Museum. 804-453-6529 $

http://rfmuseum.org

Preserving the Past: Then and Now
Help celebrate Preservation Month. Director of Preservation Phil Mark will address the “Evolution of Preservation/Restoration” at Stratford Hall, while Curator Gretchen Goodell will explore highlights of objects preserved in the museum collection. The day will include a presentation by a local conservator on how to preserve your own treasures at home, hands-on demonstrations by area craftsmen, and special tours.

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

Email: info@stratfordhall.org
Website

Gala to recognize 50 years of preservation and education. $ tickets required. Historic Christ Church.
http://christchurch1735.org
804-438-6855

This day camp for kids offers a variety of participatory activities in a unique, educational, and fun-filled experience that includes making and laying bricks, fossil hunting, spinning yarn, fishing, blacksmithing and more. This camp is for children ages 8-12.

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

Email: info@stratfordhall.org
Website

Family fun with Colonial games and crafts. Lemonade and cookies. Church tours and museum exhibitions. Children of all ages welcome.

http://christchurch1735.org 804-438-6855

Visit Stratford Hall for this rare opportunity to see colorful coaches being pulled by teams of horses. This event only happens every 3 years and is a must see. Tailgate Contest and other activites.
http://stratfordhall.org 804-493-8038

“Abolitionist” usually conjures up an image of a fiery antislavery activist from a Northern state. But Northerners did not have a monopoly on antislavery convictions. Many white Southerners also harbored antislavery beliefs, some voiced them, and an intrepid handful—like Westmoreland County’s Robert Carter and Stafford County’s Moncure Conway—acted on them. Here to discuss this will be Professor John d’Entremont, Theodore H. Jack Professor of History at Randolph College whose works include Southern Emancipator: Moncure Conway: The American Years, 1832-1865. A reception and refreshments sponsored by the Moncure Conway Foundation will follow.

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

Email: info@stratfordhall.org
Website

10am -dusk. Music, vendors, food, museum open. Celebrate the preservation of Kinsale. 804-472-3001

The Constitution of the United States was signed on September 17, 1787. A free lecture on George Washington’s role in determining the shape of our government will be presented by a noted scholar. 9-5 pm George Washington Birthplace National Monument. 804-224-1732

Celebrate the fall season with a fun festival for the whole family. The day will include hayrides, music, food, gristmill tours, and colonial games and activities just for kids, as well as regional artisans and wine tasting from wineries of the Chesapeake Bay Wine Trail

Tours of the Stratford Hall Gristmill
Delicious food from local food vendors.

website 804-493-8038

Grounds Pass Fee: $5 adults, $3 kids
(Optional Wine Tasting is an extra $5 - Includes souvenir glass)

Oyster Float workshop from 9-noon. Reedville Fishermen’s Museum. 804-453-6529 $

http://rfmuseum.org

The Reedville Fishermen’s Museum joins the Tidewater Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society to present their 6th Annual Antique & Classic Boat Show, September 11 - 13th.

Most of the boats will arrive on Friday and depart on Sunday, so the major events take place on Saturday the 12th from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. in Reedville.
The highlight of the show promises to be the spectacular Annual Classic Boat Parade. The parade is scheduled for Saturday at 3:00 p.m. and features the finest classic boats from across the region.

Entrants should book early, as dock and land display space is limited. For flea market sales space or boat registration and info contact Clif Ames by Email: macames@keyisp.com

Don’t miss this wonderful family event! Make your plans now to attend. For more information, call the Reedville Fishermen’s Museum at 804.453.6529.

Richmond County Museum special exhibits all month. Warsaw. 804-333-3607

Special ghost tours of the Great House will be offered during this evening event. Other activities include crafts and Halloween games. This program is for children and adults of all ages.