The Northampton Historic Preservation Society will present a Lecture on the Lawn, The History of Willis Wharf: An Active, Working. Seafood Community.
Time: Sunday, October 5th at 2:00 p.m.
Place: the Willis Wharf Boat Ramp
Admission: FREE (donations gratefully accepted!)
Bring a chair!
The early history of this area, the development of the village and the story of several Willis Wharf families will be discussed. Learn about the Downing, Willis, Walker, Ballard, Terry, and other families. Was Willis Wharf the site of an ocean-going shipbuilding facility? Who were George Bigelow, Richard Bayly Winder and Edward Littleton Willis? Did President Grover Cleveland come to Willis Wharf? Some history of the Seafood Industry will also be presented.
Adequate parking, a large grassy area, restroom facilities, and an observation deck for beautiful views of the village and seaside marsh.
There will be a raffle of an original watercolor painting of E.L. WILLIS by Hugh Scott. Tickets are $5/ea. Drawing will follow the lecture.
Check the NHPS website for rain dates.
About the Author
Off topic but; BREAKING NEWS! DEVELOPING STORY! TEAM COVERAGE! Northampton County Virginia has recently confirmed that the New Official County…
For all of the 70's and most of the 80's Broadwater Academy was an openly known as an all white…
A certain group of people celebrated 9/11 in Jersey City until the cops broke it up.
Charles Kirk was an amazing young man in many ways.He had formulated many positions related to life and government. The…
Shockingly ….. this never happened. Multiple people in attendance who i know well, said this never happened. It’s a bunch…