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Lancaster
County:
- Mary
Ball Washington Museum & Library
Named in honor of George Washington’s mother, Mary.
Visitors may tour historical buildings, view exhibits
on the region’s history, participate in educational
programs, and trace family histories. The complex includes
the Old Clerk’s office (c. 1797), the Jail (1821),
Lancaster House (c. 1840), and the Genealogy and Virginia
History Library. 8346 Mary Ball Road, Lancaster, VA 22505,
Phone: (804) 462-7280
- St.
Mary’s Whitechapel Episcopal Church
Established in 1669 as the parish for Lancaster County.
The Church building contains the oldest know altar tablets
(Decalogue, Lord’s Prayer, and Apostles’ Creed)
in the Commonwealth of Virginia, as well as a communion
table and baptismal font from the Colonial era. The Ball
family (George Washington’s maternal kin) were parishioners,
and the extant gallery in the church was constructed for
their use. The graveyard contains the graves of many historic
families of the Northern Neck, as well as the 1940’s
film star, Margaret Sullavan. Tours are offered to individuals
and groups by appointment. 5940 White Chapel Road. Lancaster,
VA 22503. (804) 462-5908
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| Heathsville:
- Northumberland
County Historical Society and Ball Memorial Library
86 Back Street, Heathsville, VA 22473, 804-580-8581
- Northern
Neck Heritage Tours
Let us guide your group through the Northern Neck, and
share its illustrious history and pristine resources.
We provide transportation, food, lodging, and entertaining
tour guides for groups of all sizes. P.O. Box 460, Heathsville,
VA 22473,
804-580-6336, www.NNHT.com
- Rice's
Hotel/Hughlett's Tavern
Located on Route 360 in the heart of Heathsville, Viginia's
Historical District, in one of the oldest surviving wood
structures in the Northern Neck. 73 Monument Place, Heathsville.
www.hughlettstavern.com.
Call 804-580-7900 for reservations.
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Callao:
- Quinton
Oaks Golf Course
You don't have to be a pro to have fun playing golf at
Quinton Oaks! 18 holes. Driving range. Practice green.
Lessons available. Located off Highway 360. Light lunch
and dinner available. 804-529-5367 (Pro Shop)
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| Reedville:
- Reedville
Fishermen's Museum & Visitors Information
504 Main Street, P.O. Box 306, Reedville, VA 22539
804-453-6529, www.rfmuseum.org
- Tangier
Island & Rappahannock River
Day cruises to Tangier Island from Reedville or up the
Rappahannock River from Tappahannock. Reservations required.
www.tangiercruise.com.
Call 800-598-BOAT (2628) or 804-453-2628.
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| Warsaw:
- Richmond
County Museum and Visitors Center
Located in the Old Jail, corner of Rts. 360 & 3
P.O. Box 884, Warsaw, VA 22572, 804-333-3607
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| Lively:
- Belle
Isle State Park
Bridle
trails. 804-462-5030
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| Kilmarnock
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- Satellite
Visitor Center
Kilmarnock Antique Gallery, 144 School Street, Kilmarnock,
VA 22482
- Northern
Neck Audubon Society
For Guided bird and nature walks, Workshops and lectures.
Northern Neck Bird List. For membership info P.O. Box
991, Kilmarnock, VA 22482, 804-435-0636
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