Steamboat Era Museum Pilot House
When the Steamboat Era Museum of Irvington, VA, accepted the pilot house of the SS Potomac in 2003 they had no idea what a controversy it might present. Eventually the Town Council of Irvington suggested that it should be removed from those grounds, adjacent to the Museum, and this is a documentary of that removal!
Steamboat Era Oral History - Remembering Steamboats in Virginia
William (Wit) Garrett, born in 1922, remembers the end of the steamboat era in Bowler's Wharf (Essex County, Virginia) and seeing the POTOMAC, MIDDLESEX and RICHMOND steamboats.
Steamboat Era Oral History - Steamboats supported Northern Neck farmers and watermen
William (Wit) Garrett, born in 1922, remembers how livestock, oysters, and produce from Northern Neck farmers and watermen were transported to market in Baltimore aboard steamboats, right along with the passengers.
A Spring Postcard From Irvington
Irvington, Virginia's Coastal Community is full of accomplished people who've never gotten too big for their britches or have left those britches behind. They're great neighbors, friends and lovers of the Bay, good art, wine and times. Who could ask for more? // created at
May Irvington Farmer's Market '09 - Remix!
This video showcases the first market of the 2009 season. There was a record turnout and beautiful weather in the village of Irvington, Virginia. // created at
Steamboat Era Oral History - On Overnighting on Steamboat
Ms. Nancy Winder WilsonWilson talks about leaving Richmond in the evening and being in Norfolk the next morning and getting back to Richmond that night. Her father, the Captain, planned all the menus and bought all the groceries on Church Hill in Richmond.
Steamboat Era Oral History - About Fishing in the Northern Neck Long Ago
Jean Archer remembers fishing with her dad and getting little crabs for bait from beach seaweed and preparing bait and cleaning the fish. In late 1930s and 40s they did not buy bait. They were frugal.
Lewisetta 4 July Parade
Here is a video clip of the 4th of July Parade at the Lewisetta Marina in Virginia. Located South of Point Lookout Md. on the Chesapeake Bay
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The quiet places of Virginias Northern Neck in Irvington, Virginia, are a pastiche of dandelion fields, and southern breezes
Luxuriate for a weekend at the Tides Inn in Virginia.
This part of Virginia, Irvington, Virginia, the northern Neck of Virginia is Seasoned with a strong Chesapeake Bay culture.
In Irvington, Virginia, in Virginias Northern Neck, one can crack open a crab leg and enjoy it on the spot.
Or antique browse for the best oyster platter in towns near Irvington, Virginia
The tiny towns of Irvington and Kilmarnak have no shortage of folks with big ideasfrom Dentists to Vintners
And theyre proud of their history.
Stop by the lovingly restored Christs church, and step back in time
or ride the Rappahanock river.
And cap-off your Northern Neck visit at the Sevens, an old school house turned
Martinibar restaurantextraordinaire.
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Steamboat Era Oral History - remembering how World War II affected steamboats
Nancy Winder Wilson, daughter of Captain Winder, telling of the younger crew members going into the merchant marine during World War II and that a couple of them were killed during the conflict.
The Making of Tide - Behind the Scenes II
Video footage of the floating high hat, and raw film footage that was unused in the final edit of the film
Pappahannock River Waterfowl Show
The annual wildfowl art and carving show put on to benefit the White Stone Volunteer Fire Department. Beautiful work, folks were great (with the exception one who didn't want her booth photographed). And the fried oyster sandwiches were top drawer too.
Take a Tour of Virginia's Northern Neck
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Tides Inn Fireworks, July 4, 2008
Independence Day Fireworks at The Tides Inn, Irvington Virginia
Lewisetta Marina Pig Roast Mark's B day
A great full service marina in Virginia on the mouth of the Potomac river. Cover slips, protected water, general store and friendly people just to mention a few of the features