June 26, 2026
Arts & Entertainment
Roused by Danger: Stratford Hall Opens New Gallery
On the second day of Virginia Resolved, the 250th anniversary of the Lee Resolution, the Mary Belin DuPont Laird Gallery opened at Stratford Hall, highlighting its long, diverse history and a generation of revolutionaries.
“Northern Neck 250” sells out before premiere
Both screenings of “Northern Neck 250” at Compass Entertainment Complex were sold out before opening night on June 17.
Sigsbee Visits Reedville
Last week, the 75 foot Sigsbee made its first ever visit to Reedville on a route that began in Tangier and included stops in Onancock, Cape Charles, and Smithfield.
Commemorating Juneteenth at growing Colonial Beach event
For the last five years, since Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021, there has been a gathering in Colonial Beach at Town Hill Park. Over the years, attendance has grown as more vendors and local institutions set up their tents.
Colonial Beach Celebrates 75th Annual Potomac River Festival
By: Richard Burrell Colonial Beach has done much to brand itself as the “Playground of the Potomac,” and last week saw the town more than… Login to continue reading Login…
‘Virginia Resolved’ Starts the Nation’s 250th Summer
Stratford Hall’s President announced the event will be an annual affair
Celebration & fireworks coming in June
The Northern Neck has many links to the historic origins of the country. In honor of the nation’s 250 anniversary, Stratford Hall will be hosting a major event on the 6th and 7th of June–Virginia Resolved–celebrating a precursor to the Declaration of Independence.
Historic Church Documentary: A fundraiser that gave then gave some more
Last Wednesday, “Historic Churches of the Northern Neck” concluded its two-screening run at Compass Entertainment Complex with a sold-out theater filled with viewers of all ages.
Kinsale Waterfront Fund sponsoring 250th-inspired writing contest
The Kinsale Waterfront Fund is sponsoring its first youth writing contest, “Making 1776 Relevant in 2026,” a project in honor of America’s 250th anniversary.