Battle of the Bands 2023 at Harbor Blast
…may compete. All of the bands that wish to compete will be listed on the event page. The Top 4 will compete LIVE at the Battle of the Bands competition….
Battersea
…Petersburg. The Anglo-Palladian house was commissioned in 1768, by Petersburg’s first mayor, Colonel John Banister. It is one of the earliest and finest surviving examples of a five-part, Robert Morris-style…
Prince George County Founder’s Day Birthday Party
…her realistic depiction of Pocahontas based on the 1618 Simon van de Passe engraving, the only known likeness of Pocahontas made during her lifetime. A very special Family Evening! The…
Weston Plantation
Weston Plantation is the perfect setting for a wedding or special event. The manor house is a classic example of Virginia Georgian architecture and its lawn slopes down to the…
Lecture: Cast & Wrought Iron at Historic Blandford Cemetery
…1702. There are veterans of every American war buried in this cemetery and there are outstanding examples of funerary art here. This lecture is sponsored by the Historic Petersburg Foundation….
DOViolet Bank Museum
…superb example of Federal design and American interior decorative arts. The museum interprets the period from 1815 to 1873 and displays a wide array of Civil War era artifacts: guns,…
DOCentre Hill Museum
…nineteenth-century Virginia aristocracy, the home’s interior features outstanding examples of Greek Revival, Federal, and Colonial Revival architecture. The basement galleries feature exhibitions on the history of Petersburg, including memorabilia and…
BLOGLOVE and Making Friends Happen in the Best PART of Virginia
Tourism is fun. It’s happy. Because I’m in the tourism business, I like to say I’m also in the friend-making business. My new friends become this region’s new ambassadors wherever…
DOSouthern She Shed
…Southern, Tervis, Mudpie, beautiful locally made Soaps by The Daily Scrub, Jewelry, Socks, Lawn and Garden items, Southern Fried Cotton, Clothes, Baby Gifts and much more! https://www.facebook.com/thesouthernsheshed Shop online: https://www.thesouthernsheshed.com/s/shop…
BLOGNew ‘Boathouse’ restaurant reserves its spot at iconic Hopewell location
…new space is 6,000 square feet and will have an outdoor patio area overlooking the James and Appomattox rivers. Approximately 75 staff members will be hired from the Hopewell community….
BLOGTwo Pygmy Hippos at Metro Richmond Zoo
Say hello to the Metro Richmond Zoo’s newest additions: two super-cute pygmy hippos, Corwin and Iris. Corwin is a 2-year-old male and Iris is an 11-year-old female. Pygmy hippos are…
DOFriday for the Arts!
…live music. There are wine and beer tastings, new brews, and concerts. It’s a perfect time to try a new restaurant or discover a shop you have not visited while…
Beautiful Regency-era Teas at White Oak Manor
…new wedding & event venue. On July 27, there will be two seatings: 11 am – 1 pm & 3pm – 5 pm. Reservations required through https://www.queenslibrarytearoom.com/mobile tea. …
Richlands Dairy Farm & Creamery
…available in the new creamery. How can you possibly pass by this new landmark without stopping for a delicious ice-cream in a freshly made waffle cone? Their mission and vision…
DODinwiddie County Sports Complex
The Dinwiddie County Sports Complex, a pet-free and smoke-free facility, established operations in June of 2011. The multipurpose facility is located within Dinwiddie County at 5850 R.B. Pamplin Drive, Sutherland,…
Breakthrough Car Show At Pamplin Historical Park in Dinwiddie, Virginia
Elegant cars of yesteryear, technologically-advanced cars of today, all years, makes and models of amazingly restored cars, trucks, military, commercial and emergency vehicles – they will be here! There will…
New Potato Caboose at The Beacon
…reminder of the Grateful Dead from New Potato Caboose, and Larry Keel & Blue Dogs will appear also. Doors open at 6 pm. There is plenty of free parking nearby….
The Great Appomattox River Raft Race & Festival 2023
…must apply by July 31st, and be River-Ready to Sea Test by August 11th. To apply, email HarborBlast@gmail.com. It is still great fun if you just want to come and…
Riverside Vines Hosts Mother’s Day Luncheon
…Kids under 6 are free. Of course, their wonderful wines will be available. This venue is accessible by boat, and leashed dogs are always welcome. TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mothers-day-luncheon-riverside-vines-tickets-875258039357?aff=erelpanelorg …
Petersburg History Tour
…of the iceberg. Schedule a tour at www.petersburgcompany.com. Petersburg residents who bring three (3) paying guests will be able to attend for free. Valid ID required. Limit one per party….
Blues, Brews & BBQ Festival 2023
Live Blues Bands and BBQ – Every Kind Imaginable! Come on out to the river, there will be vendors, great food (there will be vegan & gluten-free options), beer, wine,…
First Baptist Church in Petersburg, Virginia
…slaves and free persons who then began worshipping together in the Baptist tradition in Prince George County by 1756. Free members of the congregation later moved to Petersburg and changed…
DOFirst Baptist Church
…slaves and free persons who then began worshipping together in the Baptist tradition in Prince George County by 1756. Free members of the congregation later moved to Petersburg and changed…
STAYDays Inn Petersburg – Fort Lee/South
…A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily. Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available onsite….
PADDLE BATTLE 2023
…shuttle). Your registration includes shuttle, morning snacks, lunch, t-shirt, and handcrafted awards! Proceeds support Friends of the Lower Appomattox River (FOLAR) conservation and stewardship programs. NEW this Year – FREE…
EATChicken Fiesta
…you come in for lunch or dinner. Stop by a Chicken Fiesta near you to discover new tastes, share, laugh, celebrate traditions, make new ones, and to be our guest….
Walton Gallery
…manage and grow their art collections and serve the Petersburg Region. Gallery owner and resident artist Ronald Walton was born in New York City and attended Brooklyn College. He is…
DOWalton Gallery
…clients manage and grow their art collections and serve the Petersburg Region. Gallery owner and resident artist Ronald Walton was born in New York City and attended Brooklyn College. He…
Great Appomattox Duck Race & Fest
It’s time to get Ducky to benefit the homeless pets in our community. Adopt a Rubber Duck Now! Everyone is invited to come spend the day at the Festival and…
Dixie Softball World Series in Prince George, Virginia
More than 300 players and coaches will be traveling to Prince George County for the Dixie Softball World Series. The tournament will take place at JEJ Moore Athletic Complex. Activities…