For 15 years, the Onancock Christmas Homes Tour has been a not-to-be-missed event. Truly, this year is no exception. On Saturday, Dec. 12th, from 1 – 5 p.m., six cherished, transformed residences will open their doors to reveal treasures within.

Onancock is listed by Only in VA as one of ten “Most Beautiful, Charming Small Towns in Virginia” and by Washingtonian as one of 27 “Great Small Towns Near Washington, DC”; by Virginia is For Lovers as one of “22 Virginia Small Towns You’re Going to LOVE” in 2014; first of “Top 14 Small Cities In Virginia” by Cities Journal; and as one of “America’s Coolest Small Towns” by CBS News. It has been featured in Chesapeake Bay Magazine more than once. What makes this town so appealing? Its unique situation on Onancock Creek and its three main branches means Onancock is literally enveloped and embraced by the Creek’s waters. Each branch stretches and curves to grace this Eastern Shore bayside town with a bounty of waterfront properties. Three such residences and a fourth that overlooks the Creek are featured on this year’s tour.

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Accomack County/Northampton County

About the Study

The goal of the study is to develop a plan that VDOT and the jurisdictions can implement to make U.S. Route 13 a safer and more efficient transportation facility for the traveling public over the next 20 years. The proposed update study will assess what’s been done, determine what’s left, and if the recommendations remaining are still viable. The focus remains on safety and exploring opportunities to use new technology to enhance safety and operations along the corridor.

Citizen Information Meeting

U.S. Route 13 Corridor
Safety Study
Eastern Shore
Tuesday, November 17, 2015, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Eastern Shore Community College
29300 Lankford Highway Melfa, VA 23410

Download Form Here: Route 13 & Route 175 Safety Study Comment Form

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Photo: seafoodinternationaldigital.com

Governor Terry McAuliffe attended the much awaited ribbon cutting ceremony which officially opens Virginia’s Oyster Trail. The Virginia Oyster Trail is a public-private partnership of stakeholders that began working together over two years ago to brand “Virginia Oyster Travel and Virginia oysters”. The trail offers visitors a way to enjoy Virginia’s seven different oyster regions, as well as experience the unique culture of watermen in the Chesapeake Bay. The trail is described by www.virginiaoystertrail.com, as “ a visitor-directed experiential “journey of discovery” program featuring Virginia’s Oyster regions; with unique waterman/aqua-artisan sites, inviting community narratives and many hospitality, creative, culinary, cultural and activity points of interest to be found along the way.  Fundamental to its visitor experience attributes, the program focuses on increasing awareness of the benefits Virginia Oysters have on local economies; with emphasis on community development, environmental stewardship, entrepreneurial growth, health attributes and the cultural integration of Virginia’s distinctive aquaculture way of life.”

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