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| January 20, 2012 The Society is very pleased to announce that we are accepting nominations for the newly-created John Paul Hanbury Award, created to recognize outstanding restoration, rehabilitation or renovation of a property of architectural and/or historical interest in the six counties of Virginia’s historic Northern Neck that was completed within the last five years. The Society's nomination process closes March 31, 2012. A committee including a restoration architect and restoration contractor as well as members of the Society will select the recipient. The winner of the John Paul Hanbury Award will be announced at the Society's membership luncheon on May 9 at Stratford Hall. A bronze plaque will be presented to the recipient at a public ceremony. Nomination forms can be obtained either by contacting the Society at nnvhs@live.com, downloading the form here, or calling 804-493-1862. With this periodic award, the Society hopes to stimulate and encourage further restoration and rehabilitation of other properties to preserve the heritage of the Northern Neck. This award is named after the late John Paul Hanbury, a resident of Irvington and a native of Portsmouth, Virginia, and founding principal of the internationally-recognized firm Hanbury, Evans, Wright, Vlattas, and Co. in Norfolk, Virginia. Hanbury was named a Fellow in the American Institute of Architects in 1992. He received William Noland Medal from the Virginia AIA in 1997. His portfolio included eight National Historic Landmarks and dozens of structures on the National Register of Historic Places. His most celebrated work was the award–winning restoration of the 1813 Virginia Executive Mansion, which is the oldest continuously-used Governor’s Mansion in the United States. Help spread the word! Download and email this brochure about the award.
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November 14, 2011 Lots of photos in this edition, but you can also see more photos from the past few months at these links:
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Celebrating "The First Emancipator," Robert Carter III  On October 8, 2011, the Society held its annual commemoration of the Deed of Manumission of Robert Carter III. On September 5, 1791, Carter filed his revolutionary document in the Northumberland County Court, freeing hundreds of slaves and thus becoming known later as "The First Emancipator." He also was among the early organizers of Morattico Baptist Church, where our ceremony was held. Educator/author Daisy Howard Douglas (left) spoke eloquently of Carter's unusual accomplishment. Also speaking (shown below) were Rev. Craig Smith of the church, and Peggy Evans Garland, former Westmoreland Commonwealth's Attorney and author of a forthcoming book on Robert Carter. 
 ******************************************************************************************* Summertime & the Livin' is Easy.... Join us for our wonderful NNVHS Summer Cruise on the Potomac - Sunday Aug. 14! We’re taking the magnificent Vivian Hannah Paddleboat, air-conditioned with its exquisitely-furnished first deck and top-level sun deck, for an afternoon cruise up the Potomac.
The historic Vivian Hannah will depart King George County dock at 1:00 pm, and will be available for boarding at noon. We’ll travel north on the Potomac River to Aquia Creek, with commentary about The War of 1812 battles and skirmishes that occurred between British and American vessels.
The Vivian Hannah will return to its dock before 5:00 pm. The dock is located at Shoreline Drive, off Stillwater Drive and Rte 218 in King George County.
Directions to Vivian Hannah dock: Take Route 3 to North on 301.
Three miles before the Potomac River bridge, turn right on 218 (Windsor Drive).
Go 2.2 miles to left on Stillwater Drive, and then left on Shoreline Drive.
Ample parking on point.
Cost is only $20 per person, which includes food & soft drinks; cash bar available for beer & wine.
Reservations must be made by Aug 10, at 804/761-6031, or by email to schristo@crosslink.net. Payment can be made onboard when you arrive. Proceeds will benefit our NNVHS Scholarship Fund! ******************************************************************************************* 2011 Celebration of American Independence
This year's event commemorating the Fourth of July was very special - we had "Living History" interpreters at Burnt House Field! ******************************************************************************************* Film Premier in Colonial Beach, Friday 1st of July!  Here's a great upcoming event in Colonial Beach, Friday July 1 6:30 to 9:00pm, at Potomac River Fisheries Commission just off the beach... Photographer Paul Kaller and Debby Tait are presenting a photo exhibit along with a booklet that contains intervie...w summaries from the Colonial Beach Watermen community. This work is a labor of love about local watermen and other people from the water community of Colonial Beach. Paul Kaller and Debby Tait conducted the interviews with these local people. At 7:30 pm the premier of the film “Watermen of Colonial Beach” will be shown. Independent film maker John Sweton is releasing this film in conjunction with the Rappahannock Regional Library. On July 1 the film maker, photographer and interviewer will be hosting the Colonial Beach community members featured in the film and interviews. This is a free event. The public is invited to come and get a glimpse into the past, present and future of the Watermen Community of Colonial Beach. The photography exhibit “A Watermen Community”will remain at PRFC throughout the month of July. On July 8th during the Second Friday Art Walk in Colonial Beach the film will be shown again at 7 pm. The public is again invited at that time to stop by to view the photography and the film. Potomac River Fisheries Commission is located at 222 Taylor St., Colonial Beach VA. From Rt. 205 at the stoplight, turn on Colonial Ave., follow Colonial Ave., take a right turn on Washington Ave., a left turn on Wilder to Taylor St. The Potomac River Fisheries Commission is a one-story brick building on that corner. Free parking is available in their lot!
******************************************************************************************* June 21, 2011 New issue of the NNVHS Newsletter posted
Please take a look at the Spring 2011 edition of the Society Newsletter, just posted with news and photos of the events of the past few months including our wonderful Spring Luncheon in May at Stratford Hall, the Leedstown Resolutions commemoration at Mahockney featuring a lively political debate on the Stamp Act. We also feature news of the upcoming special Independence Day celebrations at Burnt House Field featuring living-history interpreters of the Northern Neck's Richard Henry Lee and Francis Lightfoot Lee, the only two brothers to sign the Declaration of Independence! More news to come of Summer & Fall events!
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This year kicks off the Civil War Sesquicentennial, for it is now 150 years since Lincoln became President and states began seceding, sparking the War Between the States. For an astounding overview of the War, visualized in geography and time, click the image on the left to watch the video "The Civil War in Four Minutes" - and note the terrible casualty count as the war goes on. For more information on the Civil War in Virginia and the observation of the Sesquicentennial, see http://virginiacivilwar.org/.
******************************************************************************************* Tea & Liberty at Mahockney  Our Society's annual February 27 commemoration of the Leedstown Resolutions was held this year with a special members-only "Tea & Liberty" event at historic Mahockney Plantation, one of the houses featured on the 2011 Virginia Historic Garden Week in April. Mahockney is a significant 18th century dwelling, as the home of Col. William Roane and Col. Francis Waring, two Essex County signers of the Leedstown Resolutions. Richard Henry Lee was a frequent Mahockney visitor and planned the Resolutions with Roane and Waring, along with the armed Tappahannock Demonstration against the Stamp Act.
Living history interpreters made this event lively and memorable. NNVHS Board member Bob Bailey and NNVHS member Ted Borek enlivened the event by portraying signers William Roane and Francis Waring, while NNVHS member Jami Borek portrayed Molly Roane Ritchie, sister of William and wife of Archibald Ritchie, famed Tappahannock merchant and Stamp Act supporter. The event was a smashing success, as attendees enjoyed a variety of teas and cakes while listening to the robust clash of ideas circa 1766 in the debate over rights and independence. Click here for more pictures and information about the 2011 Leedstown Resolutions celebration!
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Northern Neck of Virginia Historical Society & Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates Bill Howell James Swanson author of Bloody Crimes The Chase for Jefferson Davis and the Death Pageant for Lincoln’s Corpse October 14, 2010, 5-7pm Reception & Book Signing at the Fredericksburg Courtyard Marriott Hotel Fall Membership Meeting & Barbecue/Dance!! September 11, 2010 - 11am Members' Business Meeting - 12-3pm, BBQ and Dancing, featuring "The Swing Professors" (a No-Neck Band!) * Chicken BBQ with all the fixin’s, prepared for you by the Women of Morattico – so you know it’s good! * Cash Bar * Free tours of the Morattico Museum!
Tickets are $20 for NNVHS members, $25 for non-members. Reserve by Sept. 6, with your check sent to NNVHS, PO Box 716, Montross, VA 22520 It's gonna be a thrill, for not a big dollar bill...
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Charlie is my Darlin'--the young Cavalier History and wine tasting in NoVA, beginning 22 July with a special program on Charles I, the Cavaliers, and the Northern Neck Commonwealth Books of Alexandria and Mediterranean Cellars of Warrenton will be partnering on a series “wine and history evenings” this summer. The first will be held from 6:30 - 9:00 on 22 July at the vineyard in Warrenton. Dates and locations for the second and third programs remain to be determined. Mediterranean Cellars’ coordinator for these programs is Matina McGrath, who can be reached by email at: matina@mediterraneancellars.com.
The program for 7/22 is: "The Northern Neck of Virginia"
The programs will begin with a reception where patrons can sip M/C’s delicious wines while talking history with James Thompson, author of “The Birth of Virginia’s Aristocracy.” The evening’s main event - a narrated computer slide show - will begin at seven. This part of the evening will last about 40 minutes, after which the author will discuss topics of interest with members of the audience. Winemaker Louis Papadopoulos will also be on hand to discuss the art of making wine and the wines produced by Mediterranean Cellars. In addition to refreshments and finger foods, patrons will receive a signed copy of “The Birth of Virginia’s Aristocracy.” This program remembers that Charles I lost his kingdom at the Battle of Naseby on 14 June 1645. It recounts the harrowing escape of his son and heir, Prince Charles, after his father’s defeat. It remembers that Charles was crowned King of England in Edinburg Scotland a week after his father’s execution and that soon thereafter he made a grant of land to four lords who aided his escape from parliamentarian England and to three knights who served him in the failed uprising of 1648. It recounts who of these men were, what became of them and what became of their proprietary grant on the Northern Neck of Virginia during the interregnum and the first years of Charles II’s reign. The time period covered in this presentation extends from 1645 to 1662.
Call (540)428-1984 to reserve tickets –cost per ticket $40.00.
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August 8, 20101-5 PM King George Historical Society presents: "Sinking of the Wawaset" A picnic on the banks of the Potomac River will commemorate the last horrific outing of the glamorous steamboat "Wawaset" that caught fire and sank August 8, 1873 claiming 70 lives while onlookers watched helplessly from the shore. The commemoration will be held at the Sisson home and pier at 7702 Fitzhugh Lane (on Route 642 from Route 218). You may bring your own picnic or purchase from vendors. For more information, call Ed Veazey at 540-775-2651. From the Colonial Beach Visitor's Bureau, comes this description, just click here: The Wawaset Also, Alvin Oickle has written a book on the disaster fittingly entitled, "Disaster on the Potomac." ******************************************************************************************* July 3, 2010 8:30 a.m. Author of Liberty Burnt House Field, Hague, VA
Each year the numbers in attendance grow. Cars line the dirt road through a sun-drenche d cornfield in Hague to a brick enclosed graveyard where lie the remains of Richard Henry Lee. Words are spoken to remember a man whose words will never be forgotten. Flowers are strewn to remember the light of sweet liberty he cast upon the world. A brief clebration of patriotic hymns follows at the colonial Yeocomico Church. (To get there: Route 202 to Hague, if south, turn at the Library. Drive past Mt. Pleasant Farm and turn Left on the Mt. Pleasant Road. Follow the cars...) It's okay to bring your well-behaved hounds...woof! ******************************************************************************************* May 15, 2010The Northern Neck Farm Museum Presents "A Powhatan Living History Village" Today marked this year's Spring Opening at the Northern Neck Farm Museum in Northumberland County. Among the attractions were special dances and tribal music performed by the Rappahannock Indian Tribe, headquartered in Indian Neck. As a special treat, the lead dancer was Jacob Little Pony Fortune Deuber, recipient of a 2010 NNVHS Scholarship Award for his studies at Bacone College. Check out this brief video of Little Pony performing a Plains Indian-style Grass Dance, indicative of the cross-cultural exchange among Native Americans.
******************************************************************************************* May 15, 2010 10:00-3:00 The Northern Neck Farm Museum Presents "A Powhatan Living History Village" Great thing to take the kids or the folks to, too. Just plain interesting. Living History is such a fun and effective way of learning how people lived and understood the world. The Farm is on Rte 360, 4 miles east of Heathsville in the beautiful, historic Northern Neck. Click Here for more info. (Photo courtesy of Powhatan'sPeople.com.) ******************************************************************************************* May 5, 2010 10:30-1:00 Spring Membership Luncheon Guest speaker: Chief Anne Richardson, Rappahannock Indians.jpg) Stratford Hall $22.00 Photo: Chief Anne Richardson discusses tribal history with NNVHS Executive Director Kathryn Shepherd, at the Rappahannock Indian Cultural Center at Indian Neck Knowledge of the history of the Northern Neck of Virginia is incomplete without an understanding of the Rappahannock Indians who have occupied this land for over 11,000 years. Join the Society in welcoming guest speaker, Chief Anne Richardson, who will talk about the fascinating history of the Indians in the Northern Neck. Reserve now! Please send your check for $22 to P.O. Box 716, Montross, VA 22520. ******************************************************************************************* April 1, 2010 
We've posted many great photos by Bill Elliott of the 2010 Leedstown Living History Interpretation. Click here: Leedstown Resolutions ******************************************************************************************* April 1, 2010 Spring 2010 Newsletter Published Our most recent NNVHS Quarterly Newsletter is now available online (click here for pdf version). Read about upcoming events including the May 5 Luncheon at Stratford Hall featuring local Indian Chief Anne Richardson, and stories and photos about the Society's busy season of recent and upcoming events. ******************************************************************************************* See Earlier News Items Here... | |
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