Citizens express doubt over Beach town manager (2012/5/18)
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During the public comment portion of the May 10 Colonial Beach Town Council meeting, Wanda L Goforth presented the members of council with copies of a petition expressing their "lack of confidence in the Town Manager." "You better be very careful what you state," said Mayor Fred Rummage.

Piney Point Lighthouse Museum and Park (2012/5/18)

A beacon of safety for mariners, the Piney Point Lighthouse was built in 1836 and is one of the oldest of the 11 original lighthouses constructed on the Potomac River. Observe the museum's collection of historic workboats including the skipjack Joy Parks, a bugeye, Potomac River dory boat and a log canoe while enjoying this park.

Lightship Chesapeake and Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse (2012/5/18)

Marking the entrances to the Chesapeake and Delaware Bays for almost 40 years, the Lightship Chesapeake features a masthead light, foghorn and bell which helped guide mariners to safe harbor, while its anchors held it in position defying the most violent storms and waves. Learn about the oldest "screwpile" lighthouse in Maryland while observing this historical structure.

Historic London Town and Gardens (2012/5/18)

This 23-acre park located on the South River in Edgewater, Maryland, includes part of the late 17th and early 18th century town of London, which is currently being excavated by archaeologists from the Lost Towns Project. Visit the William Brown House, a National Historic Landmark house museum; an eight-acre woodland garden; and the Richard Hill Garden.

Concord Point Lighthouse (2012/5/18)

Known as the never ending light, the Masonry tower located at Havre de Grace, Maryland, is one of the oldest lighthouses to be continuously lit. Enjoy a panoramic view of its quant scenery while learning about this historical landmark.

Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge (2012/5/18)

A retreat for birds during the winter months this refuge, which preserves more than 26,000 acres, is located in the Blackwater and Nanticoke River watersheds on Maryland's Eastern Shore. This tidal marsh is a haven for several threatened or endangered species, including nesting bald eagles.

Belle Isle State Park (2012/5/18)

This 733-acre park, which features the historic Belle Island plantation, is a window to the beautiful lower Rappahannock River in Lancaster County. Observe seven miles of waterfront filled with marshes, wetlands, and forests that provide for diverse wildlife such as blue herons, bald eagles, white-tailed deer, turkeys, groundhogs, and amphibians.

VDOT is not - abandoning' Beach roads (2012/5/17)
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On July 1, Colonial Beach becomes responsible for all maintenance and improvements of secondary roads within town limits.

CB Council discusses CIP (2012/5/16)

Suzyka said in the Colonial Beach Forum : Colonial Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad has requested the amount of $150,000 for life packs on the ambulances, a CPR machine which is $35,000 and the replacement of three ambulances over the next three years. Each ambulance is estimated to cost $50,000 for a total of $150,000 in ambulances.

Scouts Gear Up for Emergency Food Drive in Colonial Beach, VA (2012/5/15)
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The Colonial Beach Scouts are gearing up for an Emergency Food Drive in Colonial Beach. DATELINE Colonial Beach, VA - The Colonial Beach Baptist Church has made a request of the Girl Scout and Boy Scout Units in Colonial Beach for assistance in response to critical food shortages at the Church's Food pantry. At the request of the Pastor, the Colonial Beach Scout Units are preparing for a Special Emergency Food Drive with in the Town of Colonial Beach and its surrounding area. The Colonial Beach Baptist Church's Food Pantry serves approximately 30 to 35 different families in need per week and this special food drive will have a tremendous impact on each of the families that come to the Colonial Beach Baptist Church for help. The Church has close to 500 local families registered and on the ...

Moose Lodge helps woman raise money for cancer research (2012/5/15)
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A little more than nine years ago, Tina Law, ofA Montross,A heard anA interestingA promoA on the radio for something called a "shavethon" happening in Fredericksburg.

USS Constellation Museum (2012/5/13)

The last standing civil war vessel, the USS Constellation was the final sailing warship constructed by the U.S. Navy. Patrolling the waters to intercept slave ships, the USS Constellation was the flagship of an anti-slavery patrol.

Nauticus (2012/5/13)

Envision sailing on the Battleship Wisconsin and learn about our nation's naval heritage at Nauticus as you travel through two centuries of naval history. Visitors also can enjoy seeing exotic aquaria, touching sharks, viewing films and interacting with a host of other hands-on exhibits.

Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum (2012/5/13)

On the shoreline of the Patuxent River, Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum explores the changing cultures and environment of the Chesapeake Bay region of the past 12,000 years. Visitors can investigate human history by touring restored farm buildings, by seeing museum exhibits and by visiting the more than 70 archaeological sites-one of which is the site of the 1814 Battle of St. Leonard Creek, the largest naval engagement in Maryland's history.

Fort Washington Park (2012/5/13)

Picturesque Fort Washington sits on high ground overlooking the Potomac River and offers a grand view of Washington and the Virginia shoreline. Today, only one silent gun stands behind the masonry wall - the last armament of the powerful fort that once guarded the water approach from the Chesapeake Bay to our nation's capital. When ocean-going warships had wood sides and carried smoothbore cannons, no enemy would attempt to ascend the river before destroying the fort.

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