August 3, 2026
Northern Neck annual events
First Africans Day Attracts Visitors to NNK
Visitors urged to keep the ancestors’ stories alive
How Stratford Hall Uncovered New Enslaved Names
First Africans Day is an annual event hosted at Stratford Hall to commemorate the lives, cultures, contributions, and resilience of the ancestors enslaved on the property. This year, the list of those to be honored has grown.
Commemorating the Nation’s 250th Anniversary in Westmoreland
By: Richard Burrell Our 250th anniversary has come and gone. Between the parades, the parties, and an astounding number of fireworks, it can be safely… Login to continue reading Login…
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…