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Famed explorer’s link to MC probed
The search is still on for historical document proof that William Clark’s ancestors are from Middlesex County and that Clark left on the famous Lewis and Clark Expedition from the Gressitt House in Urbanna.
The Middlesex County Museum and Historical...
Service members banners to again adorn lampposts
The Town of Urbanna Hometown Heroes banner program will return this year with a new banner design. The program serves as a tribute to recognize service men and women, either from Urbanna or friends and family of Urbanna residents,...
Latin America politics topic of next program in Great Decisions series
The topic for the fourth 2023 Great Decisions lecture series program will be Politics in Latin America and it will feature Christopher Newport University Dean of the College of Social Sciences Tatiana Rizova. The free, in-person lecture is set...
Deltaville car show scheduled for May 6
The first 2023 Deltaville Maritime Museum (DMM) Car Show is set for 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, May 6, which is also the opening day for DMM’s Holly Point farmers market and Groovin’ in the Park summer concert series.
“It is...
How to build a wedding budget without breaking the bank
Wedding planning is a unique experience unlike any endeavor most couples will ever encounter. Much effort goes into planning a wedding, and that includes building a budget that ensures the big day will be fun without breaking the bank.
Most...
Heritage Committee announces meeting
The Middlesex County Heritage Committee will conduct a “virtual” town hall-style meeting using Zoom. The meeting is set for 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19. The committee was created to discover and preserve the history of St. Clare Walker High...
Middlesex County Museum records include free Blacks registering in Middlesex County
Middlesex County and her blessed records include “A List of Free Negroes and The Years They Were Certificated” in its holdings. I wish to utilize this list as an initial jumping off place to develop an exhibit for the...
Save the date for Pride of Middlesex program
The Pride of Middlesex Award and Banquet, presented by the Middlesex County Rotary Club, will be presented at the Deltaville Maritime Museum Pavilion on the evening of April 1. Details on how to attend, sponsor, donate for the benefit...
Economic warfare is topic of Great Decisions lecture in Deltaville
Lynn Finkel will lecture on economic warfare in the third 2023 Great Decisions program. The free in-person lecture is set for 10 a.m.-noon Friday, Feb. 10, at the Deltaville Community Association building at 17147 General Puller Highway (Route 33).
With...
Take a “polar plunge” into Urbanna Creek Saturday
After a COVID-19 pandemic hiatus, the annual Urbanna Polar Plunge and Chili Cook-Off event is set to return to Urbanna Saturday, Feb. 11. You can participate in a chili competition and join the “polar plunge” into Urbanna Creek.
The Urbanna...
