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Wolf Trap Lighthouse in Mathews receives loving restoration
Wolf Trap Lighthouse has stood for 130 years, guiding Chesapeake Bay mariners around the shoal three miles off Mathews County. Replaced by technology of a flashing light on a pole, it has been forgotten — almost. Wolf Trap Lighthouse is entering a phase that will see it returned to its former majesty and once more become a beacon for the Chesapeake Bay, says Rich Cucé, the brains behind a bold plan to restore the lighthouse built in 1894.
Bush Gardens' 2024 Howl-O-Scream starts next week
NORFOLK, Va. — Hot temperatures may have it feeling like summer this week, but it’s not too early to start thinking about Halloween. That’s because a spooky, annual tradition starts next week in Williamsburg. Busch Gardens Williamsburg is celebrating 25 years of Howl-O-Scream this year. On Friday,...
Williamsburg hosting events to gather public input
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (WAVY) — The city of Williamsburg is scheduled to host a series of Future Festivals to gather public input. This is part of its biennial Goals, Initiatives, and Outcomes (GIO) process. Seven Future Festivals are to be hosted over two weeks. Attendees will play games specifically designed to gather feedback to inform the […]
‘Once Upon a Symphony’ set August 31 in Yorktown
YORKTOWN — The waterfront will be alive with the sound of music on Saturday, August 31, when the Virginia Symphony Orchestra (VSO), returns to Yorktown. The 26th annual outdoor concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. under the direction of conductor Brandon Eldredge. Visitors are urged to pack a cooler,...
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