May 2013 Rivah - The Rappahannock Record

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Lancaster County History Indians occupied the Northern Neck for some 10,000 years before Capt. John Smith sailed up the Rappahannock River in 1608. The Powhatan Confederate was represented here by the Moraughtacunds and the Cuttatawomen tribes. A short 43 years later, Lancaster County was established from neighboring Northumberland. Families of notable influence in the social, political and economic climate of the colonies built magnificent “empires” here, and family names like Carter and Ball still are prevalent today. Robert “King” Carter (1663–1732) of Corrotoman Plantation (in Weems) was the son of immigrant John Carter. He acquired over 300,000 acres with some 1,000 slaves working his various properties. Married twice, “King” Carter fathered 15 children. Among his descendants were eight governors of Virginia, three signers of the Declaration of Independence, two presidents, leader of the confederate armies Gen. Robert E. Lee, and a Supreme Court Justice. Carter is buried alongside his wives at the church he built near Irvington, Historic Christ Church. The Ball family, meanwhile, established themselves at Millenbeck and Epping Forest. Mary Ball, the mother of George Mathews County History Mathews County was an established shipbuilding center for the Chesapeake Bay when it broke away from Gloucester in 1791 to become a separate county. About that time, 12 sailing ships over 20 tons each were built in a single year in Mathews, which the Chiskiake Indians had called Werowocomico. Between 1790 and 1820, approximately a third of the ships built in Virginia came from Mathews. The sharp, fast vessels, popularly known as Baltimore Clippers, were built throughout the Chesapeake Bay region. Before the War of 1812, these fast ships were simply known as “Virginia built.” From 1802 to 1844, Mathews was an official port of entry for the registration and enrollment of ships. During this period, 10,000 vessels called at the “Port of East River.” The customs house stood at Williams Wharf (marker 13), which was a center of maritime activity until the steamers quit running in the 1940s. Cricket Hill, near Gwynn’s Island, was the site of one of the last naval engagements of the Revolutionary War. In June 1776, Continental forces bombarded the British fleet and encampment on Gwynn’s Island. Lord 60 Hear the Kilmarnock & District Pipe Band at the annual Kirkin’ of the Tartan on Sunday, May 5, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at Christ Church. Scots from around the mid-Atlantic region will travel to Christ Church for the annual blessing of their family tartan. Washington, was born about 1708. The Mary Ball Washington Museum is located in Lancaster Courthouse and offers an extensive genealogy library. A courthouse was established in 1698 at Queenstown on the Corrotoman River but in 1742 was relocated to a central area were the militia gathered, now known as historic Lancaster Courthouse. Dunsmore, the last royal governor, was driven from the colony, ending British rule in Virginia. When water was the highway, boats were the standard means of travel. The arrival of steamships at Williams Wharf with cargo from Norfolk, Newport News or Baltimore was a daily highlight. World War II put most of the steamboat lines out of business. In 1942 the government requisitioned most of the bay and coastal steamers for ser- Today Lancaster County, with a population of some 11,400, has one of the largest communities of retirees in the state thanks to its picturesque shoreline and temperate climate. The world class Steamboat Era Museum on the Commons in Irvington and the Kilmarnock Museum on North Main Street in Kilmarnock offer visitors a nostalgic trip The 15th annual Tour De Chesapeake returns to Mathews County on May 17-19. vice in the war effort. The last remaining steamboat line, the Old Bay Line, stopped its York River to Baltimore run in 1942. About 20 years later, the Old Bay Line dropped passenger service between Baltimore and Norfolk. The steamers stopped for good in the spring of 1962. Today Mathews has a population of 9,200 people. While it is the smallest county in the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula with only 87 square miles, it has some 367 miles back in time. Government Lancaster County offices are headquartered at 8311 Mary Ball Road in Lancaster Courthouse. 462-5129. There are three incorporated towns in Lancaster County: Kilmarnock, White Stone and Irvington. The sheriff’s office can be reached at 462-5111. Libraries Lancaster Community Library, Kilmarnock, 435-1729. For Visitors Information Center in the Lancaster by the Bay Chamber, 506 N. Main in Kilmarnock (weekdays) or Kilmarnock Antique Mall at 144 School St. Don’t Miss s April 27----Casino Night on the Rivah, 6-10 p.m., Northern Neck Boys & Girls Club s Through May 17----“Northern Neck Views: Acrylic Paintings by Ed Headley” at the Mary Ball Washington Museum & Library. of shoreline and some of the area’s best public access. Government Most county government offices are in Liberty Square at 10604 Buckley Hall Road, Mathews, 725-7172 or co.mathews.va.us. The sheriff’s office can be reached at 725-7177. Libraries Mathews Memorial Library, 251 Main St. 725-4123. For Visitors The Mathews County Visitor and Information Center is in historic Sibley’s General Store at 239 Main St. 725-4229. Don’t Miss s April 26-28—Godspeed at Williams Wharf s May 4—Mathews High School Regatta s May 11—YMCA Barbecue Bash
Kirkin’ of the Tartan will be held May 5 at Christ Church WEEMS—The 18th annual Kirkin’ of the Tartan will be held at 12:30 p.m. May 5 at Historic Christ Church at 420 Christ Church Road in Weems. The Rev. David H. May, rector of Grace Episcopal Church, will offi ciate. Other participants will include the Kilmarnock and District Pipe Band, a color guard representing the Saint Andrew’s Society of Willamsburg and various Tidewater and Richmond area Scot- White Stone Southern Gateway to The Northern Neck 804.435.6176 Maggie’s Fabulous Consignments ladies apparel, accessories & gifts Ice House Field next to Bank of Lancaster (804) 436-1701 open tuesday - saturday 11-5 PARTY LINE HOME • PARTY • WEDDINGS EQUIPMENT TENTS, TABLES, CHAIRS, TABLECLOTHS, FLATWARE, CHINA AND LINEN RENTALS 459 Chesapeake Dr. White Stone, Va 804-435-2353 tish organizations. The origins of the ceremony are believed to date from the 18th century when, after the battle of Culloden in 1746, the English attempted to break the Scottish clan system by banning, under penalty of death, the wearing of the tartan or the playing of the bagpipes, explained Chris Taylor of the Pipe Band. As a form of resistance, Scots would hide pieces of tartan on Fabulous finds for you & your home 538 Rappahannock Dr. 436-8505 *Florist* Ice Cream Homemade fudge Gourmet chocolates Positive Image Salon & Day Spa Moving to Studio 624, Rappahannock Crossing Topping VA 804-824-8055 their persons when attending the kirk (church). The hidden tartan and the clan it represented were thus blessed with the families. The service became a Scottish- American tradition in 1941 when The Rev. Per Marshall introduced it at the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church in Washington, D.C., said Taylor. The community and area are rich in Scottish heritage beginning with the early ministers at on the Rappahannock Open for Lunch 11-3 Monday-Saturday Sunday Brunch 9-3 Dinner 5:30-8:30 Thursday-Saturday At the foot of the bridge, White Stone www.willabys.com 435-0000 Air Conditioning Refrigeration (804) 435-3837 (804) 435-6897 FAX Christ Church, who were educated and ordained in Scotland, he continued. The succession of these Scottish rectors began in 1860 with The Rev. Andrew Jackson, an Uslter Scot, and continued with The Rev. John Bell and The Rev. David Currie for a period of more than 100 years. Further, the Northern Neck’s early tobacco economy attracted many Scottish factors and mer- 804-435-1695 www.lamberthbldg.com White Stone Pharmacy 804-435-1051 416 Chesapeake Dr. White Stone, VA 22578 9 M-F am 9 - 6 am-6 pm M-F, pm, Sat. Sat. 9 am-4 am-4 pm pm Susan Sanders RPH Your locally owned White Stone Locally owned Health Mart pharmacies honor your prescription plans, including Medicare. Visit us on the web at www.healthmart.com 804-435-6100 House of 394 Chesapeake Dr. 804-435-6400 chants to the area who named Lancaster’s largest town, Kilmarnock, now with its colorful bagpiper logo and its namesake band, the Kilmarnock and District Pipe Band, he said. The public is invited to the service. Event organizers urge all who are wearing or carrying their own bit o’ tartan to come forward during the service for a special blessing of tartan and family. Morning music jam HEATHSVILLE—The Horsehead Pickers are featured from 10 a.m. 12:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursdays at the Mid- County Rescue Squad building in Heathsville. The Horsehead Pickers play classic country and gospel music. Hot dogs, drinks and snacks also are available for purchase from the rescue squad. Wetlands splash LANCASTER—Belle Isle State Park will host a Wild about Wetlands Canoe Trip at 2 p.m. April 27. Paddle among the marshes that surround Belle Isle and learn how wetlands protect shorelines, fi lter pollutants and act as a nursery for most marine animals. Probable animal sightings include ospreys, bald eagles, blue herons, fi sh and crabs. The fee is $5 per person; equipment and experienced guide provided. Reservations suggested, 462-5030. To advertise in The Rivah Visitor's Guide, call 435-1701 or 758-2328 Submit your Rivah Recipies to Rivah@rrecord.com 61
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