The Rivah Visitor's Guide

The Rivah Visitor's Guide Rivah (‘riv-â), n. [der. river]: 1. a region in these peninsulas bound by the Chesapeake Bay.

the lands and waters of the Northern Neck & Middle Peninsula of Virginia, particularly favored by urban dwellers for spring, summer & fall escapes. 2.

WESTMORELAND—Stratford Hall Historic Preserve, 483 Great House Road, Stratford, will celebrate First African Day on Satu...
07/22/2025

WESTMORELAND—Stratford Hall Historic Preserve, 483 Great House Road, Stratford, will celebrate First African Day on Saturday, July 26.

The event, now entering its fifth year, serves as a powerful day of reflection, celebration and remembrance as Stratford Hall honors the stories and contributions of the enslaved Africans and African Americans who shaped the history of two-thousand acres of land along the Potomac River, reported communications director Ethan Burgess.

Activities from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. will include a presentation at 3 p.m. by 2025 Pulitzer Prize winner Dr. Edda L. Fields-Black, who teaches history at Carnegie Mellon University and serves as director of the Dietrich College Humanities Center.

Full story here: https://www.rivahguide.com/2025-pulitzer-prize-winner-to-participate-in-first-african-day-at-stratford-hall-july-26.

LANCASTER—Registration is underway for the 17th annual Dream Fields Spanish Mackerel Fishing Tournament July 26.“The tou...
07/21/2025

LANCASTER—Registration is underway for the 17th annual Dream Fields Spanish Mackerel Fishing Tournament July 26.

“The tournament is two weeks earlier this year,” said director Amy Forrester. “So we need to get the word out to register now.”

A captain’s meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on July 25 at Dream Fields in Weems. A Calcutta also will be offered at the captain’s meeting.

Full registration information here: https://www.rivahguide.com/registration-is-underway-for-17th-dream-fields-spanish-mackerel-fishing-tournament.

Deltaville is located at the southern end of Middlesex County with the Rappahannock River to the north, Piankatank River...
07/17/2025

Deltaville is located at the southern end of Middlesex County with the Rappahannock River to the north, Piankatank River to the south and Chesapeake Bay to the east. The self-proclaimed “Boating Capital of Chesapeake Bay” is steeped in a boatbuilding and boating heritage and the “Things to Do” in Deltaville are reflected in the community’s dynamic water location.

Click here for the full list: https://www.rivahguide.com/5-things-to-do-in-deltaville.

The Northern Neck is full of stories. With its long history of villages and towns as well as the people who lived in the...
07/16/2025

The Northern Neck is full of stories. With its long history of villages and towns as well as the people who lived in them, the heritage of the Northern Neck is one of keeping close ties to the land and waters that surrounds it; of constantly adapting yet remaining relatively unchanged.

The Northern Neck also has its own storytellers, documenting what makes this place so special and what draws people here. With these stories, readers young and old can take a piece of the ’Neck with them and have a new appreciation of this place some of us call home.

Full story here: https://www.rivahguide.com/the-storied-lives-of-the-northern-neck.

Send us your August happenings by this Friday to be included in the August issue of The Rivah Visitor's Guide. Send them...
07/15/2025

Send us your August happenings by this Friday to be included in the August issue of The Rivah Visitor's Guide.

Send them to [email protected] or visit Rivahguide.com to find a submit news option.

Historically, the month of July is one of the best times to catch fish. It usually offers diversity of species as well a...
07/14/2025

Historically, the month of July is one of the best times to catch fish. It usually offers diversity of species as well as an abundance of fish, making even the average angler look like a star. The past month has been a challenging time for anglers in the bay. Fishing has been good at times, although inconsistent. One of the main concerns is the lack of baitfish in the bay waters.

Full FREE Fishing Line Report here: https://www.rivahguide.com/wheres-the-beef.

Rivah Life "Photo of the Month" for July 2025 - "Ember has been coming to the Rivah for 10-plus years, her whole life, a...
07/11/2025

Rivah Life "Photo of the Month" for July 2025 - "Ember has been coming to the Rivah for 10-plus years, her whole life, and loves visiting Carter Creek. Photo by Mackenzie Pope"

View the rest of our Rivah Life photos in our July slideshow on the Rivahguide.com homepage.

Submit your own Rivah news & photos at https://www.rivahguide.com/submit-rivah-news.

If you are ever driving through West Point on the way to somewhere, consider a detour on your journey. A turn down Main ...
07/10/2025

If you are ever driving through West Point on the way to somewhere, consider a detour on your journey. A turn down Main Street will lead you to West Point’s Historic District, a picturesque residential neighborhood that also includes interesting shops and restaurants, one of which is The Blue Crab. The casual, cozy seafood restaurant has been part of the community since it opened in 2018, but has been under new management since 2020.

Full restaurant report here: https://www.rivahguide.com/the-blue-crab-good-food-and-a-welcoming-atmosphere-will-bring-you-back.

MIDDLESEX––Friends of Dragon Run (FODR) welcomes guests to participate in guided paddle trips on the most beautiful riv...
07/09/2025

MIDDLESEX––Friends of Dragon Run (FODR) welcomes guests to participate in guided paddle trips on the most beautiful river/swamp in Virginia. The organization is dedicated to preserving the Dragon Run, which flows through Virginia’s Middle Peninsula. They host paddle trips to educate the public and to raise funds to protect land along the Dragon Run. In the summer, the swamp is particularly beautiful with the emergence of flowers.

No prior paddle experience is required. FODR provides all of the equipment.

Full story and reservation information here: https://www.rivahguide.com/summer-paddles-on-the-dragon-run-offered-july-12-29.

07/09/2025

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