October 2023
Historic Church Tours: 14 Unique Sites
***RESCHEDULED from Sept. 23, 2023*** Welcome to the first ever Historic Church Tour sponsored by Morattico Baptist Church and her daughter/granddaughter churches. A self-guided tour of Morattico Baptist Church, founded in 1778, and thirteen of her daughter churches. There will be docents on each property to share with you historical information. Where hidden gems of the Northern Neck, dating back to 1778, will be revealed. Whether you are a history buff, church enthusiast or just curious we think you will…
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Dug in Farms Workshop: Foodscaping
Part farming and part landscaping, foodscaping is all about incorporating edible plants into your ornamental landscape. Carolyn will cover the basics on how to grow your own food on any size plot, varieties of native and sustainable fruits to our region, maintenance and pruning tips, and how to plan for your harvest from the spring to the fall. Who wouldn’t want to take a trip to their garden instead of a grocery store? Led by Carolyn Quinn $5 per person…
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Dug in Farms Workshop: Building a Mini Meadow
LED BY BETSY WASHINGTON Meadows are SO MUCH MORE than open fields! They’re diverse, dynamic habitats that provide food, shelter, and nesting sites for precious pollinators and other wildlife. Start small, succeed, then spread! Betsy will guide you through the process of selecting and preparing your site, choosing the proper mix of plants, flowers, & grasses to support a thriving ecosystem, and how to maintain your beautiful creation. $5 per person Must register in advance!
Find out more »Oyster Roast @ Morattico Waterfront Museum
The Museum’s Mission The Morattico Waterfront Museum honors life on the river in this place and those who lived it before us by preserving for public knowledge the cultural history and traditions of a watermen's village on the Rappahannock River, and by maintaining a center for community activities in the museum building. Oyster Roast Saturday, October 21st from 3:00 to 5:00 PM Ticketed event and will sell out! Contact Connie Conley at MWMVA03@gmail.com or 804-761-6213. Open Saturday: 12:00 to 4:00…
Find out more »History Talk: The Huguenot-Anglican Refuge in Virginia
The Huguenot-Anglican Refuge in Virginia: Empire, Land, and Religion in the Rappahannock Region by Rev. Dr. Lonnie H. Lee Tuesday, October 24, 4:00 p.m. Presentation followed by LVHS Annual Membership Business Meeting. Held at Lancaster Community Library, Kilmarnock. Virtual viewing options TBA. Free admission, but reservations requested to ensure seating. RSVP online or 804-462-7280. $5 Raffle Ticket donation suggested at door. Dr. Lee will speak about his new book, which tells the history of a Huguenot emigrant community established in…
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