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WHERE IN VIRGINIA IS JAMES MONROE?

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Where in Va. is James Monroe?

We associate George Washington with Mount Vernon, Thomas Jefferson with Monticello and Poplar Forest, and James Madison with Montpelier; all imposing Virginia homes of early presidents.

But, quickly now, what place do you associate with America’s fifth president, James Monroe?

Now, during the bicentennial of Monroe’s inauguration and first term, we did a little digging.

There are actually a number of places you can visit with direct ties to Monroe.

While his birthplace home is long gone, you can visit a small visitor center at the Monroe farm near Colonial Beach from Memorial Day through Labor Day. (monroefoundation.org/monroe-birthplace)

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Not far away, in Fredericksburg, is the James Monroe Museum and Library, operated by the University of Mary Washington. The museum is on the site of James Monroe’s law office and holds numerous exhibits and artifacts, including the desk at which it’s said he wrote the Monroe Doctrine.

Through this fall you can see a special exhibit of clothing and accessories used by the Monroes.

Director Scott Harris said the museum has “the largest collection of items relating to (Monroe) you’ll find anywhere,” adding that the collection has local, state, national, and international significance.

An online exhibit uses an interactive map to tell the story of Monroe’s 1817 trip through the northern states, and Detroit and Ohio. He was Making Family Memories the first president since George Washington to Plan a day in Harrisonburg, Virginia! visit all the states. Using Start at Back Home on the Farm, then to DQ Chill and Grill, Explore More the map, you can see Discovery Museum and finally wrap up at Mt Crawford Creamery.

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what the president did while visiting the cities and towns along the route. (jamesmonroemuseum. umw.edu/exhibitions/monroe-1817-tour) The annual Welsh Festival at the museum, this year on Sept. 16, is sponsored by the Fredericksburg Welsh Society and honors Monroe’s Welsh heritage on his mother’s side.

The festival, set for 11:00am–5:00pm, offers traditional music, dancing, food, and arts and crafts featuring vendors with Welsh connections. (welshfred.com) “This is the only Welsh festival on the East Coast,” said Harris.

A place he called home Monroe was friends with his presidential predecessors Jefferson and Madison and his plantation home near Charlottesville is not far from Monticello or Montpelier.

While it is not as grand as those estates, it is filled with items from Napoleonic France thanks to Monroe’s service abroad. Indeed, the Monroes were influenced by their love of all things French as they refurbished the White House after it was burned during the War of 1812.

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Originally named Highland, the estate was called Ash Lawn-Highland by a later owner, but it reverted to simply Highland in 2016. (highland.org) Among the rooms of interest is the study, which contains a Louis XVI desk similar to the Monroe Doctrine Desk at the Monroe Museum. Outside, the kitchen courtyard and the boxwood garden, with its white oak “witness tree” that dates to Monroe’s time, are especially interesting.

Online exhibits on the election of 1816 and the archaeological and architectural research can make a visit more meaningful. Recent discoveries have changed previous theories about the property and are important parts of today’s tours.

Fortress Monroe The fourth site on our tour of Monroe’s Virginia is Fort Monroe, one of the coastal defense forts established under a plan proposed by President Monroe in the aftermath of the War of 1812, and the largest stone fort ever built in America.

The huge fortress and its moat gained prominence as a Union stronghold in Confederate territory during the Civil War. Gen. Benjamin Butler refused to return escaped slaves who made it to the fort, creating the precedent for the Union army to provide protection to slaves. At the end of the war, Confederate President Jefferson Davis was held at the fort.

The site is now a national monument and you can visit the free Casemate Museum inside the fortress for interesting exhibits on the fort’s history and to see the cell where Davis was kept. (fmauthority.com/visit/casemate-museum) Some 200 years ago, Monroe became the last of the Virginia revolutionaries to serve as president. Though he was less well-known than others, these sites help fill that knowledge gap with interesting, contemporary exhibits and activities.

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Over the past couple of decades, the month of August changed for many Americans. Once the prime vacation month fueling the largest amount of gasoline consumption during the year, August now heralds the start of the school year in most areas.

With the start of school comes the numerous sports and other activities that seem to occupy families for much of the year.

Increasingly, this means there are bargains to be had and activities to be enjoyed as destinations large and small work to lure travelers. Check out your favorite beach destination and you might find some surprising rates and packages.

August also is a great time for planning family or couples getaways for the fall, and this issue of Recreation News is full of ideas to help.

This month’s North Carolina section showers you with ideas about the Outer Banks, including a huge new water park, a wild horse tour in Corolla, and festivals that stretch into the fall. Rates on vacation homes can drop by 60 percent or more, making a getaway even more affordable.

We also look at the huge whirligigs going on display in a park in Wilson, N.C., and celebrating the state’s official folk art creator and native son, Vollis Simpson. Finally, enjoy a taste of a unique culinary creation, the sonker, along Surry County’s Sonker Trail.

In Pennsylvania, we’ll give you the inside scoop on touring Gettysburg and enjoying the unspoiled scenery of Raystown Lake from a boat or a bike.

And, in Indiana County, we’ll preview the Northern Appalachian Folklife Festival.

You expect a university town to have culture, but the art offerings in Morgantown, W.Va., will surprise you.

While you probably associate Crisfield, Md., with crabs, we’ll show you the Trail Mix, which packages opportunities for paddling, biking, and walking in some great locales. Our music festival column highlights a new take on an old standby.

The L’il Margaret’s Bluegrass Festival in St. Mary’s County, Md., has a new promoter who’s updated the annual August event.

In the Old Dominion, we trace the connections of America’s fifth president to his native state — places you can visit as we mark the bicentennial of his first term in office.

As always, we’ve done a lot of the work, so start planning that getaway today!

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Vollis Simpson Park

Fanciful giant whirligigs populate Vollis Simpson Park in Wilson, N.C.

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Get creative with family time

People are like water. No, I am not referring to the scientific percentage of water that makes up the human body, I am referring to the principle of physics — water takes the path of least resistance.

A lot of people these days speak of the younger generation’s fixation on screens, such as the phones they can’t put down, or the video game monitors that hypnotize them for hours on end. The brain seeks stimulation and pleasure, and of course much of that can be found on a screen. A message from a friend, a video showing something cool, a game challenge checking how quick and clever you are.

We know the brain is wired for reward. In fact, many of these screen addiction issues, like other addiction issues, are born of the brain’s rapid reward cravings. Think about it. You get a text-instant reward — someone is thinking of you, a question is answered, and opportunity arises.

Video games are essentially a non-stop bombardment of the brain with rewards.

But not all of these screen issues are that shallow. Some are deeper. Imagine watching the big screen and

seeing majestic nature shots of places you can’t get to. Once again, it’s a reward. And then there are items such as virtual reality headsets or skydiving simulators that offer the pleasure center reward without any of the risk.

Parents these days often complain about their children being addicted to the screen. In addition to the physical problems created by a lack of activity, there are also social issues and challenges. These include a lack of dialogue at the dinner table, lack of interest in other activities, and essentially being in a digital cocoon.

How do you counter that? You fight fire with fire. The screen is stimulating the brain, so you need to stimulate it even more. Take a vacation somewhere. Get the kids on board with the project first by offering some suggestions. “How about a trip to the beach?” “Let’s go to the mountains and see eagles and take a train through the valley.” “Check out some of these places and let me know your interests.” “Let’s visit places where cool things happened (such as Jamestown, Philadelphia, an old mining town, etc.).”

The bottom line is to fight stimulation that has negative effects (lazy screen time) with stimulation that has positive effects (maybe waterskiing on Deep Creek Lake). Let them take pictures and videos.

As an added benefit, some remote cool places don’t have signals, so you can use the phone for photos,

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Celebrate the end of summer with Fayetteville festivals and trails Fayetteville, N.C., has a long military history that dates to Colonial days.

The city near the I-95 corridor was named for the Marquis de Lafayette, Gen. George Washington’s close friend and ally who fought on the patriots’ side during the Revolutionary War. The Frenchman’s visit to his namesake city in 1825 is commemorated with a birthday celebration every September.

While it’s best known today as the home of Fort Bragg, Fayetteville was in the spotlight during the Civil War. On April 22, 1861, North Carolina troops seized the Fayetteville Arsenal. On March 11, 1865, Confederates attacked Union forces at the Battle of Monroe’s Crossroads, but the city of Fayetteville surrendered to the Union Army that night. And, on March 15–16, 1865, 30,000 Union soldiers defeated 8,000 Confederates at the Battle of Averasboro.

You can visit the battlefield and its museum in nearby Dunn, N.C. In 1918, Fort Bragg was established as an artillery training ground. It has grown to be the largest military installation in the world, with more than 50,000 soldiers stationed there.

Festivals galore The Airborne and Special Operations Museum at Fort Bragg celebrates the 77th anniversary of the U.S. Army’s airborne forces and the 17th anniversary of the opening of the museum Aug. 19.

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current weapons and vehicles, and World War II reenactors using equipment from the period.

The museum’s exhibit gallery focuses on the history of the U.S. Army Airborne and Special Operations from 1940 to the present. Before They Were Airborne, a limited-time gallery exhibit, commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Airborne Division with World War I artifacts, including a uniform worn by Cpl. Alvin C. York, a Medal of Honor winner. (asmof.org) In addition to its military heritage, Fayetteville has a diverse population and rich history that give it an international flavor. This is reflected in many of its fall festivals.

The 27th Greek Festival will draw thousands over the weekend of Sept. 8–10. Held at Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, it features Greek food, music, dancing, arts and crafts, and a marketplace.

With a nod to Fayetteville’s French namesake, the 10th annual Lafayette Birthday Celebration, hosted by the Museum of the Cape Fear on Sept.

8–9, features a guided tour of the Lafayette Trail, a French music concert, French wine tasting, birthday cake, and an ice cream party.

Davis Memorial Library at Methodist University will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Lafayette Collection with the unveiling of a recently donated letter from Lafayette. The ceremony will be followed by a live concert of classical and modern music by French composers at Hensdale Chapel on campus. (lafayettesociety.org) More than 200,000 visitors are expected to attend the 39th annual International Folk Festival, celebrating the city’s cultural diversity, the weekend of Sept. 22–24. Festivalgoers will be treated to a “trip around the world” via a Parade of Nations and an international café, plus a Fourth Friday event, music, dance, arts and crafts, and children’s activities.

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If you can’t make the festival, plan to visit some of more than 30 international restaurants in Fayetteville. (gofayetteville.com/internationalfestival-season)

History abounds Certainly, one of the best ways to experience Fayetteville’s diverse community and history is to visit its nine historic districts and 17 themed driving trails, which cover 750 miles around the city and surrounding Cumberland County.

The city has played a definitive role throughout the history of the country, from its settlement by Highland Scots in 1739 to its many deployments of troops to Afghanistan and Iraq today. There is a wide array of Cultural History Trails to explore, including: u African-American Heritage Trail (13 sites) u All-American Adventure Trail (26 sites) u American Independence Trail (20 sites) u Antiquing Trail (12 sites) u Civil War Trail (28 sites) u Fish & Game Trail (31 sites) u Gaelic Beginnings Trail (18 sites) u Historic Architecture Trail (29 sites) u Historical Markers Trail (47 sites) u International Cuisine Trail (29 sites) u Lafayette Trail (12 sites) u Literary Lanes Trail (20 sites) u Paths, Plank Roads & Planes Trail (12 sites) u Patri-Arts & Gardens Trail (60 sites) u Patriots, Past & Present Trail (29 sites) u Religious Freedom Trail (25 sites) u Second-Hand Treasure Trail (39 sites) Visit fayettevillenctrails.com to pick a trail, print maps, and watch videos of the places you want to go.

Summer’s still on in northeast N.C. Check out the 16th annual Shrimp by the Bay event, featuring a silent auction, dinner, and entertainment, at Wharf Landing Pier in Edenton on Aug. 4. “Music by the Bay at the Penelope Barker House,” also in Edenton, continues every third Sunday afternoon through October.

The Edenton Farmers Market is held every Saturday morning through October on the Agriculture Building lawn. The 71st annual Chowan Regional Fair’s “Country Nights and Fair Lights,” Sept. 26–30 at the American Legion Fairgrounds in Edenton, features rides, entertainment, exhibits, and food. (visitedenton.com) Elizabeth City hosts a variety of events each week. Planetarium shows are held every Monday at Elizabeth City State University, Music on the Green occurs every Tuesday, and the Downtown Waterfront Market is held every Saturday. The First Friday Artwalk is held monthly, too. (discoverelizabethcity.com) Carol Timblin accepts travel news at ctimblin@ gmail.com.

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We finally find him standing in the shade under the deck of a vacation rental home, munching on some sea oats.

Gus has a lot resting on his beautiful dark brown shoulders. His ability to father a foal could ultimately save the entire herd, which has become so inbred that scientists fear for its survival.

“Come on, Gus, you need to go out and meet the ladies,” said our guide, Gary, getting a laugh from four of us seated in the beach cruiser from Back Country Safari Tours. (outerbankstours.com) This is no “canned” tour with lethargic wildlife. The Back Country guides clearly love the beautiful horses, and this comes through when they relay the juicy drama of stallions fighting, mares shifting alliances, and babies born in the midst of it all.

We come upon an egret perched on a horse’s back. “They exist in a symbiotic relationship,” Gary explained, “and these horses

trust egrets so much that they’ll let them pick a bug right out of their eye.”

Speaking of trust You need a high level of trust to be hooked into a hang glider with an instructor, towed up to 2,000 feet by an ultralight plane, and released back to the airport for a graceful landing. But it’s worth it for the views of the Currituck Sound, the ocean, and the surrounding countryside.

Most of all, it’s worth it for the feeling of flying. An aviation buff’s dream, it’s an adventure steeped in history. After all, this is where the Wright brothers made aviation history in 1903.

Kitty Hawk Kites also offers many other activities besides hang gliding — standup paddleboards, kayaks, jetpacks, fly boards, parasailing, even a mermaid school — appealing to anybody keeping a recreational “bucket list.” (kittyhawk.com) continued on page 10

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Back Country Safari guide Gary is passionate about the wild horses of Corolla.

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stay. Two people recently cashed in on wind checks they’d received in 1976 for hang gliding lessons — and Kitty Hawk Kites honored them.

Really? A seven-story water slide?

Yes. The giant, much-anticipated new water park — H2OBX — is open in Powells Point, and, it’s the talk of all the Outer Banks towns. The 20-acre, $46 million facility features 30 rides, slides,

and attractions, including the only dual beachfront entry wave pool on the East Coast and a seven-story-tall slide.

While the adventurous can seek thrills, others in the family can sample craft beer in the private cabanas in an oasis setting with shady seating areas. (h2obxwaterpark.com)

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Whatever your interest — from seafood to kites to running to holiday lights — festivals of all sorts are happening every weekend clear though the winter on the Outer Banks: u Crabdaddy Seafood and Wine Festival, Sept. 24 Crabs, live music, local wines, and beer at Sanctuary Vineyards in Jarvisburg.

u Wings Over Water Wildlife Festival, Oct. 17–21 and Dec. 9–10 More than 90 trips and programs in six national wildlife refuges throughout the Outer Banks.

Birding, paddling, history, photography, and art. u Brewtag, Oct. 29 Participants compete to see who can launch and fly an empty keg the furthest at Soundside Event Site in Nags Head. u Outer Banks Marathon and Southern Fried Half, Nov. 10–12 Includes a qualifying event for the Boston Marathon, a half-marathon, a 6-miler, an 8K, a 5K, a fun mile, and even a “Diaper Dash.” (I test-ran the 8K course, which goes through the Nags Head Woods Maritime Forest, a dirt road that feels good on your feet and makes for a shady, enjoyable training run.)

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Banks, Roanoke Island Festival Park offers an interactive peak into the first attempted English settlement, which became known as The Lost Colony. Check out the exhibits, particularly the 16th-century representative ship, Elizabeth II, and the historical interpreters on-site. Afterward, swing by the Lost Colony Brewery for a pleasantly crisp Nags Head IPA. Also on Roanoke Island, The Lost Colony outdoor drama retells the story of Sir Walter Raleigh’s settlement in dramatic fashion.

The drama concludes its 80th season this month.

Accommodations along the Outer Banks tend toward vacation homes or condos. Stuart Pack, of Resort Realty, said the price points change significantly after Labor Day. “A five-bedroom house might drop from $4,500 to $1,500 per week,” he said, noting that the full use of the facility with kitchen, washer/dryer, and linens gives it a home feeling.

While the fall weather on the Outer Banks is temperate, down at Hatteras, it can be six degrees warmer than in Kitty Hawk and Corolla.

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Vollis Simpson’s whirligigs Headline lure visitors to Wilson, N.C. The late Vollis Simpson did not achieve international acclaim until long after he retired from his labors as a farmer, farm equipment repairman, and part-time house-mover in eastern North Carolina. With time on his hands, he began to wonder what he might do with the old machine parts, industrial salvage, and other objects he had collected over the years.

Rather than sell the metal for scrap or haul it to the dump, he decided to build huge windmills, not for use around the farm, but as objects of art.

Using highway and road signs, industrial fans, bicycles, ceiling fans, mirrors, stovepipes, Ibeams, pipes, textile mill rollers, ball bearings, aluminum sheeting, steel rods, various types of wood, rings, pans, milkshake

mixers, and other objects, he created the whimsical whirligigs.

The large moveable sculptures also reflected his experiences in life, including his stint in the Army Air Corps during World War II. After the whirligigs became an obsession with Simpson, he worked on them seven days a week until his health began to fail in his 94th year.

Over the years, curious travelers from around the world showed up at Simpson’s farm to see his gigantic works of art, which resemble weathervanes but are 50 to 60 feet tall.

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Vollis Simpson’s fanciful whirligigs are North Carolina’s official state folk art.

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Some his admirers purchased title of I author the unique creations and placed them in parks and in museums, including the American Folk Art Museum in New York and the American Visionary Art Museum in Baltimore. They even found homes at the site of the Atlanta Olympics and in Moscow.

When Simpson died in 2013, the New York Times deemed him “a visionary artist of the junkyard ... one who made metal scraps into magnificent things that twirled and jangled and clattered when he set them out on his land.” That same year, North Carolina named whirligigs the official folk art of the state.

Fearing Simpson’s whirligigs would eventually be neglected and forgotten, a few of his followers formed a nonprofit organization to purchase and save the structures. Several were placed in locations around Wilson. The city began developing a park to hold many more. To date, 24 of the whirligigs have been restored and moved to the 2-acre Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park

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Some of the 30 whirligigs that populate the new park in Wilson resemble windmills, but all interact with wind and light.

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Just desserts: Surry Sonker Headline Trail showcases a tasty treat

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The Autumn Leaves Festival brings old-time, bluegrass, and gospel music performers of all ages to Mount Airy, Oct. 13–15.

In Surry County, N.C., visitors explore the Yadkin Valley by following their sweet tooth. The Surry Sonker Trail includes eight eateries that serve the county’s signature cobblerlike dessert.

Sonker, which consists of cooked fruit and a crust, is made only in Surry County.

Some sonkers have a liquid batter poured on top of the fruit, others have a rolleddough crust, and others are prepared on the stove with a dropped-dumpling crust.

Each recipe depends upon family tradition.

Frugal home cooks developed sonker in the early 1800s to avoid wasting overripe fruit. Traditional sonker fillings include strawberries, blackberries, peaches, blueberries,

apples, and sweet potatoes.

“It’s so nice to be a part of a small town with a heritage that everyone cares about,” said Marla Stern, chef and owner of Southern On Main in Elkin. “It’s nice to participate in the culture and traditions and be a part of keeping them alive.”

A family tradition of picking and canning blueberries led to Stern’s primary sonker flavor at Southern On Main. She bakes it in the oven and serves it warm with a scoop of ice cream.

A variety of ingredients At The Living Room Coffeehouse and Winebar in Pilot Mountain, sonker becomes a canvas for creative interpretation. Past experiments include a s’mores sonker and ginger pear sonker.

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The sonker began as a way to use ripe fruits and berries.

This berry version is featured at Southern On Main in Elkin.

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about trail — the different places you title Itheauthor go have their own feel, atmosphere, and style of sonker,” said Scott Needham, owner of The Living Room. “We try to promote local food at The Living Room, and sonker is a local dish itself that we use to showcase other locally grown products.”

In downtown Mount Airy, visitors find traditional sonker at Down Home Restaurant. The owners grew up in the area making sonker with family recipes. They cook the fruit on the stove, transfer it to a pan, add a liquid-batter crust, and bake it.

A block down the street, Angela Shur, of Miss Angel’s Heavenly Pies, makes sonker with fresh peaches from her

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orchard. She tops it with a moonshine glaze to create a boozy version she calls “zonker.”

Additional stops along the Surry Sonker Trail include Old North State Winery in Mount Airy, Rockford General Store in Dobson, Roxxi and Lulu’s Bakery in Elkin, and Putters Patio and Grill in Dobson.

The annual Sonker Festival takes place in Mount Airy the first Saturday in October.

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n FESTIVALS CELEBRATE HARVEST, ‘MAYBERRY’ IN MOUNT AIRY What began more than 50 years ago as a celebration of the tobacco and apple harvest has grown into one of the finest fall festivals in the Southeast. The Autumn Leaves Festival brings old-time, bluegrass, and gospel music to Mount Airy’s downtown stage, Oct. 13–15.

More than 200 artists and craftsmen line the streets to sell their handmade wares.

Community organizations serve barbecue, ham biscuits, collard greens,

cornbread, and Amish doughnuts. These elements, plus a backdrop of vibrant fall foliage, combine for three days of Americana in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge foothills. (autumnleavesfestival.com) Mount Airy celebrates its television fame as the birthplace of actor Andy Griffith and the real-life “Mayberry” with the Mayberry Days Festival, Sept. 19–24.

Fans of the television series come for special events and appearances and lots of fun. (surryarts.org/mayberrydays)

Wilson continued from page 13 and Museum, according to the park’s Jeff Bell.

A total of 30 whirligigs, including those at the state’s I-95 welcome centers, will grace the park for its November opening. When completed, the park, located at 301 S. Goldsboro St., will include a large grassy area and stage for concerts and events, a farmers market shelter, and typical park amenities.

The park will be dedicated and opened to the public Nov. 2, two days prior to the 15th annual Whirligig Festival, scheduled for Nov. 4–5. The event features food, music, games, and whirligigs, and attracts several thousand visitors each year.

Insider tip: Next spring, an indoor visitor center, gallery space, and gift shop will open in a renovated tobacco warehouse near the park.

“New businesses, such as Brew Works 217, are forming around the park, and some of our former tobacco warehouses are being converted into office and living spaces, thus revitalizing Historic Downtown Wilson,” said Bell.

“Wilson is already known for its barbecue, antiques stores, art galleries, Botanical Gardens, Boykin Theatre, and museums such as the North Carolina Baseball Museum, Imagination Station Science and History Museum, and Oliver Nestus Freeman Roundhouse African-American History Museum. The Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park and Museum is a wonderful addition to the city.”

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If you are ready to leave stress behind, strengthen links with family and friends, make your own pace, experience an original and authentic vacation away from the crowds, and discover nature, scenic villages, and history, it’s time to get planning. Here are some tips on making the best match for your needs.

Choosing the boat No matter which craft you select, all come with linens, bedding, towels, and kitchenware. Just bring your camera and clothes and you are ready to go.

While you will be enjoying the numerous restaurants and bistros along your route, there may be times when you feel like cooking your own meals and snacks. At the very least, you’ll want that pot of coffee in the morning and wine glasses in the evening. The kitchens have everything you’ll likely need.

Insider tip: We always have the driver taking us from the airport to the marina stop by a grocery store where we stock up on some basics.

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You’ll want to consider the seasons, airfare and proximity to airports, and the schedules of everyone in your party. We’ve often traveled with two to four other couples, and the planning alone makes for several fun evenings around the table with a few glasses of wine and the computer as the dreams begin to unfold and the possibilities tantalize.

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France has 19 bases and covers virtually every region of the country. Holland has the charm of windmills and Amsterdam. Italy has Venice, and what better way to arrive at that maritime city than by boat? Ireland is scenic, very affordable, and great for those apprehensive about language barriers. Germany and Poland remain on our to-do list!

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Touring Gettysburg like a pro In Gettysburg, the assortment of readily available visitor facilities and guide services enables both casual visitors and dedicated Civil War scholars to meet the people and events from those three historic days in July 1863.

Use the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center as the entryway to exploring the Battle of Gettysburg.

Nearly a million and a half people tour the battlefield each year and many of them start at the visitor center. Operated by the Gettysburg Foundation, the massive facility holds the National Park Service’s information desk, ticket sales, the museum bookstore, refreshment saloon, and restrooms. And, that’s just the beginning. Along with a full schedule of ranger-led programs, the visitor center provides activities that form an ideal introduction and preparation for a tour of the Gettysburg battlefield.

A New Birth of Freedom, a film narrated by Morgan Freeman and sponsored by The History Channel, casts the battle in a wider, more human perspective. Viewing the 360-degree Cyclorama, the nation’s largest painting, places visitors amidst the battle at the “high water mark of the Confed-

eracy.” Also at the visitor center is The Gettysburg Museum of the American Civil War, which presents 11 galleries of artifacts and interactive displays.

The National Park Service’s Official Map and Guide, available free at the visitor center, coordinates with Auto Tour signs throughout the park and town of Gettysburg, enabling visitors to reach most of the historical sites. Audio CDs, apps, and guide books also can help visitors navigate the battlefield.

Using a licensed guide While it is certainly possible to successfully explore the battlefield on your own — by car, bike, on foot, or even on horseback — a tour with a professional battlefield guide is perhaps the ultimate experience. Licensed battlefield guides train for years and undergo extensive testing by the National Park Service. Guide services are available in two fashions: touring privately in your own car or with a group by bus.

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The barn at the Spangler Farm is part of the latest area developed for regular visitation at the Gettysburg battlefield. interests. Reserve your tour at least three days before your visit.

“It’s a more personal experience,” explained licensed guide Renae MacLachlan. “We go where you want to go. I know the personalities and the backstories, and I focus on the details and how they affected the outcome.”

Touring the battlefield by bus has other advantages. Bonnie Jacoby, of Gettysburg Battlefield Tours, mentioned the climate-controlled motor coaches.

“We have the only double-decker, open-air tour buses on the battlefield,” she said. “The elevation gives you a different perspective.”

The tour buses make stops at significant points in the engagement, enabling riders to walk the field and follow the course of the conflict. Along with 2 1/2-hour battlefield tours, the company has sunset tours and special theme tours such as “Grant Returns to Gettysburg.” Other companies offer unique experiences such as horse-drawn wagons for touring.

Visit a farm turned hospital East of the visitor center, the Spangler Farm stands as one of the most intact Civil War field hospitals from that battle. After the armies withdrew, the Union’s 11th Corps used the farm and its buildings to treat nearly 2,000 wounded soldiers.

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Liars, craftsmen, and more at Indiana, Pa., Folklife Festival The fifth annual Northern Appalachian Folk Festival, which celebrates the art and culture of a fivestate region, will feature a Stray Cat, live music of all sorts, the Pennsylvania WoodMobile, exhibits, artists, craftsmen, a variety of workshops, and food vendors galore. Oh, and some of the best liars around.

In other words, the festival will offer something for just about everyone.

“It’s just a very diverse event,” said the festival’s Tracy Levitz. “Everybody can find something to appeal to them.

“I know families, when they have people of mixed ages and interests, it can be difficult to find something to do that makes everybody happy,” she said. “But I would challenge anyone to come here and be unable to find at least one thing that excites them.”

The event takes place Sept. 9–10 along Philadelphia Street in the western Pennsylvania town of Indiana, located in the heart of Northern Appalachia.

Insider tip: Best of all, everything is free.

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Take in fall foliage by boat or bike at Raystown Lake Pennsylvania is known for its gorgeous fall foliage, but one of the unique things about the Raystown Lake region is that you can check out the changing colors from different vantage points, whether atop a ridge line or out on the water.

“Visitors can learn a lot about the history of the land and our resort on our 1 1/2-hour narrated fall foliage cruise, which takes place aboard our Proud Mary showboat every Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday,” said Samantha Kozak, of the Raystown Resort. “Seeing the fall landscape from the lake is a completely different experience from seeing it on land.”

The resort also offers pontoon boat rentals, as well as geocaching on the property. Special fall events will take place in October, including a Family Fun Festival and a Haunted Pavilion.

Accommodations in the area are plentiful and include two “glamping” yurts with heating and air conditioning, 219 campsites, 79 rental units ranging from rustic cabins to villas, and a 52-room lodge.

“Raystown Lake is one of a handful of lakes in our region that is not developed with lakefront houses and docks, and our customers comment on how beautiful and pristine it is,” said Pam Prosser, of Seven Points Marina. “The fact that there is natural shoreline makes house boating very popular, because you have all the advantages of a ‘lake house’ but you can move to different spots.”

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The blueway’s three rivers comprise 100 miles of navigable water, 80 miles of which are designated as scenic river, and pass through both historic waterfront towns and undeveloped scenic areas. Fishing is exceptional, especially along the Staunton (or Roanoke) River, known as a prime spot for inland stripers.

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Each weekend, living historians add an additional dimension to the buildings and exhibits.

View from Seminary Ridge The Lutheran Theological Seminary, west of town atop a long ridge, also served as a field hospital after the battle. Today, the building houses the Seminary Ridge Museum, essential to understanding Gettysburg in its broadest context. Three floors of exhibits explore the history of Civil War medical care, social and cultural history, abolition and religion, and how the Civil War still affects us today.

Do not miss the view from the cupola. From that spot, advanced Union cavalry watched Confederate skirmishers approach along the Chambersburg Road on the morning of July 1. The view from their elevated

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With so much to see and so much ground to cover, visiting Gettysburg may seem challenging. However, by starting at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center and taking advantage of available opportunities, you can build a Gettysburg experience that answers your specific interests.

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FREDERICK WINE FESTIVAL

MARYLAND STATE BBQ BASH

Aug. 5. A celebration of innovative wineries from across the state of Maryland. Plus, local chefs and artisans will be creating handcrafted objects along Carroll Creek Park. Frederick, Md. 301-600-2489, celebratefrederick.com

Aug. 11–12. National music acts, in addition to 50 competition barbecue teams, and 45 amateur teams provide excitement over two days, and it’s free to the public. Bel Air, Md. belairmaryland.org/md-bbq-bash

LOTUS BLOSSOM ART AND NATURE FESTIVAL

PIRATES AND WENCHES WEEKEND

Aug. 5, 10:00am–4:00pm. See American lotus trees in peak bloom, and enjoy fine arts and crafts, a car show, guided nature walks, and children’s activities. Tour historic Mount Harmon Plantation, too. Mount Harmon Plantation, Earleville, Md. mountharmon.org

Aug. 11–13. All weekend, the whole town will be in the pirate spirit as merchants, residents, reenactors, musicians, and other performers take you to the Golden Age of piracy on the high seas. Main Street will be alive with music, mayhem, and plenty more surprises. Rock Hall, Md. rockhallpirates.com

HOWARD COUNTY FAIR Aug. 5–12. Livestock shows, commercial exhibits, petting farm, rides, horse shows, entertainment, home arts, and horse and tractor pulls. 2210 Fairgrounds Road, West Friendship, Md. 410-442-1022, howardcountyfair.org

FAIRS AND FESTIVALS

CAROLINE-DORCHESTER COUNTY FAIR

BLUEGRASS, BREW, AND BBQ

Aug. 2–5. Contests, games, live music, livestock, and more — there’s something for everyone. 8230 Detour Road, Denton, Md. 410-479-4030, caroline-dorchestercountyfair.org

FAIRFAX COUNTY FAIR Aug. 3–6. Old-fashioned country fun with carnival games, rides, animal shows, 4-H exhibits, live entertainment, and fair food. Frying Pan Farm Park, 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon, Va. 703-324-5203, fairfaxcounty.gov

ROTARY CLUB OF ANNAPOLIS CRAB FEAST Aug. 4, 5:00–8:00pm. Crustacean lovers feast on the Chesapeake Bay’s bounty at this all-you-can-eat- and-drink event that’s arguably the largest crab feast in the world. Annapolis Green will compost the crabs, food remnants, and utensils.

Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, 550 Taylor Ave., Annapolis, Md. 443-837-3105, annapolisrotary.org

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QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY FAIR

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Aug. 7–12. Bring the family and support youth and agriculture in Queen Anne’s County. Enjoy livestock shows, a rodeo, food, and entertainment. 4-H Park, Centreville, Md. 410-6042100, qac.org

Aug. 12, 10:00am–10:00pm. Live performing bands, mouthwatering aroma of authentic Caribbean food, arts and crafts, dancing, games, giveaways, and kids’ activities.

Town Point Park, Norfolk, Va. 757-766-0532757-766-0532, virginiacaribfest.com

Aug. 10–13. Experience the world’s best jazz, great food, outstanding wine, outdoor cigar lounge, and the beautiful rolling hills of Maymont. 1700 Hampton St., Richmond, Va. 804-644-8515, jazzatmaymont.com

Aug. 5, 2:00–7:00pm. There will be several Maryland wineries, jazz music by AJQ Plus 1, food and craft vendors, and artisans. Tours of the historic home are included with admission and offered throughout the day. 5626 Bell Station Road, Glenn Dale, Md. 301-464-5291, pgparks.com

WEST VIRGINIA STATE FAIR Aug. 10–19. Many aspects of the fair are tried and true and are considered tradition, such as the taste of a Ben Ellen doughnut, a ride on the Ferris wheel, a walk through the barns, and the spectacle of the fireworks at night. Everyone is sure to find something to love. State Fair of West Virginia Fairgrounds, Fairlea, W.Va. 304-645-1000

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Aug. 11–19. The largest agricultural county fair in Maryland features farm animals, rides, food and entertainment. 501 Perry Parkway, Gaithersburg, Md. 301-926-3100, extension 205, mcagfair.com

Aug. 6 and 27, doors open at 4:00pm. A family-friendly Americana Music Series event featuring live musical performances of bluegrass, blues, Celtic, and country music, as well as a showcase of local craft breweries and delicious barbecue served by local restaurants. Furnace Town Living Heritage Village, Snow Hill, Md. 410-632-2032, eventbrite.com

RICHMOND JAZZ FESTIVAL

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MONTGOMERY COUNTY FAIR

Aug. 12. A barbecue-themed street festival featuring live music, top-quality barbecue, sponsor displays, crafters, farmers market, beer and wine garden, and children’s entertainment. Bond and Thomas streets, Bel Air, Md. 443-9457465, visitharford.com

BEER, BOURBON, AND BBQ Aug. 12, noon–6:00pm. A great day of beer sippin’, bourbon tastin’, music listenin’, cigar smokin’, and barbeque eatin’.

2388 London Bridge Road, Virginia Beach, Va. 800-830-3976, beerandbourbon.com

KNOTWEED FESTIVAL Aug. 12. A festival that includes, parade, crafts (some made of knotweed), live entertainment, and children’s activities. Blairsville Riverfront Trail Area, Blairsville, Pa. blairsville-pa.net

VIRGINIA CRAFT BREWERS FEST Aug. 19, 1:00–8:00pm. More than 100 breweries from all across Virginia will be on hand to serve tastings. IX Art Park, Charlottesville, Va. vacraftbrewersfest.com

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OUTDOOR FILM FESTIVAL

HAVRE DE GRACE ART SHOW

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Aug. 24–26, 7:00pm. The popular Washington, D.C., metro area event celebrating the end of summer will feature recent blockbusters on the nine-story tall, 52-foot-wide inflatable movie screen. Enjoy onsite activations such as live music, visual art displays, and games. Classic movie theater fare available, as well as wine and beer. North Bethesda, Md. 301-581-5100, strathmore.org

Aug. 19–20. Juried showcase of various artists, craftsman, and talents from all regions. Live entertainment for all ages and specialty foods. Millard Tydings Memorial Park, Havre de Grace, Md. 443-243-5035, hdgartshow.org

Aug. 21, 1:00–4:00pm. Bring a shoebox to make a pinhole camera for safe viewing throughout the afternoon as you watch this memorable phenomenon unfold. Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum, 300 Oella Ave., Catonsville, Md. 410-887-1081

MARYLAND STATE FAIR Aug. 24–Sept. 4. Fair is complete with daily home arts, farm and garden, livestock and horse exhibits, rides, games, live entertainment, live Thoroughbred horseracing, traditional fair treats, farm fresh foods, U-Learn Farm, and a museum. Timonium Fairgrounds, Lutherville-Timonium, Md., marylandstatefair.com

ANTIQUE CAR SHOW Aug. 26, 8:00am–3:00pm. Check out the antique cars rolling into historic Chesapeake City. Chesapeake City, Md. chesapeakecity.com

THE VIRGINIA AIRSHOW Aug. 26, 10:00am–6:00pm. This year’s air show features military aircraft, hot air balloons, gyro copter, glider, para-sail, helicopter, barn storming, wing walker and biplane demonstrations, acrobatics, and flights. Warren County Airport, Front Royal, Va. 540-635-3570, virginiaairshow.com

INDIANA COUNTY FAIR Aug. 26–Sept. 2. Weeklong event offers local farmers, 4-H members, and others a chance to show their livestock, crafts, and baked goods in numerous competitions. Other events include tractor pulls, demolition derbies, live entertainment, carnival, and food. 700 Carter Ave., Indiana, Pa. 724-4798282, indianacountyfair.com

BALTIMORE RESTAURANT WEEK Through Aug. 6. Restaurants aren’t skimping on the food; instead, they are showcasing their chefs and menus in hopes of luring you back as a forever customer. Participating restaurants in Baltimore, Md. baltimorerestaurantweek.com

HOWARD COUNTY RESTAURANT WEEK Through Aug. 7. Participating restaurants in Howard County, Md., offer discounted meals. See website for venues and details. visithowardcounty.com/howard-county-restaurant-weeks

BALTIMORE COUNTY RESTAURANT WEEK Aug. 4–19. Enjoy deals on brunch, lunch, and dinner at three dozen restaurants in Baltimore County, Md. baltimorecountyrestaurantweek.com

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES HANDS-ON HISTORY PLAYGROUND Thursdays–Saturdays, through Aug. 5, 10:00am–3:00pm.

Have fun while you learn about life in 18th-century Maryland. Be a farmer, a frontier settler, a milliner, and a town crier. Montpelier Mansion, 9650 Muirkirk Road, Laurel, Md. pgparks.com

MONDAY MOVIES ON THE BEACH

BEGONIA SHOW AND SALE Aug. 26–27. The sale offers a wide variety of begonias, including subtropical species. Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria, Va. fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/greenspring

CAMPOUT AND CANOEING Aug. 26–27. Camp out at Oregon Ridge Park before the hustle and bustle of fall catches up with you. Bring your own tent (or rent one) and camping gear. Canoes, campfire, s’mores, and a light breakfast will be provided. 13555 Beaver Dam Road, Cockeysville, Md. 410-887-1815, oregonridgenaturecenter.org

APPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN CLUB Leads hiking, bicycling, canoeing, and conservation events in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. amc-dc.org

BALTIMORE ANNAPOLIS SAILING CLUB Year-round. Offers day-sailing events and seminars in Baltimore and Annapolis, Md., and Washington, D.C., and sailing excursions on the Chesapeake Bay. Membership free. 410394-9483, mdsailing.com

Mondays through Aug. 28. Bring your family and a beach chair for family movie night. 509 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach, Del. 302-227-2233, beach-fun.com

CENTER HIKING CLUB

CANAL BOAT EXCURSIONS

FREESTATE HAPPY WANDERERS

Through October. Come aboard the Charles F. Mercer, a reproduction packet boat, to experience what it was once like to travel up and down the historic C&O Canal. Hear tales of what life was like for the families who lived and worked on the canal. Potomac, Md. 301-767-3709, nps.gov/choh

5K RUN AND WALK

Various hikes and locations in the D.C. metropolitan area.

703-751-3971, centerhikingclub.org Various walking trails and locations in Maryland. 410-4372164, ava.org/clubs/freestate

MOUNTAIN CLUB OF MARYLAND Leads weekly day hikes, overnight backpack hikes, bike and canoe trips, cabin, car, and tent camping, and the maintenance of trails. mcomd.org

WASHINGTON RESTAURANT WEEK

Aug. 5. The annual Casey Cares Foundation event will take place at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in partnership with OriolesREACH. Features an on-field finish. 333 W. Camden St., Baltimore, Md. 443-568-0064, caseycares.org

Aug. 14–20. Some 250 restaurants will offer prix fixe meal specials in the nation’s capital. rwdmv.com

PRIDE OF BALTIMORE II

QUANTICO ORIENTEERING CLUB

Aug. 11–13.The replica schooner will be available for deck tours from 9:00am–5:00pm daily. Tours are free with general admission to CBMM. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, 213 N. Talbot St., St. Michaels, Md. 410-745-2916, cbmm.org

Hosts map and compass activities most weekends in greater Washington, D.C. Suitable for all ages and skill levels; free beginner instruction. qocweb.org

RUN FOR THE TRAIL

Year-round; check website for dates and times. Skaters leave from the White House, Washington, D.C. meetup.com/washington-area-roadskaters

HARFORD COUNTY RESTAURANT WEEK Aug. 18–27. Deals at restaurants throughout Harford Co., Md. Find participating restaurants and their offerings at harfordcountyrestaurantweek.com

NOW SHOWING THE FLYING CIRCUS AIR SHOW Every Sunday through October. Rides begin at 11:00am and show starts at 2:30pm. Family fun, great airshow, and thrilling airplane rides. 5114 Ritchie Road, Bealeton, Va. flyingcircusairshow.com

FINE ART AND CRAFT SHOW Aug. 5–6 and 12–13. The Rehoboth Art League’s Outdoor Fine Art and Craft Show draws artists from across the country and also offers live music, artwork demos, children’s activities, and food. Rehoboth Art League Henlopen Campus, Rehoboth, Del. rehobothartleague.org

OUTDOOR SPORTSMAN SHOW Aug. 11–13. Attendees will see the latest products, speak with guides, and even book their next outdoor hunting adventure. The show is jam-packed with celebrity outdoor sportsmen appearances, seminars, and demos. Richmond Raceway Complex, 600 E. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, Va. 804-748-7469, sportsmanshow.com

WICOMICO FARM AND HOME SHOW Aug. 18–20. “A country fair for all time” — animal shows, music, sports demonstrations, children’s activities, and games. 6737 Blue Ribbon Road, Salisbury, Md. 410-5484900, wicomicofair.com

ANTIQUE CAR SHOW Aug. 19. Antique car show of 100 vehicles, plus a car parts corral. Rose Hill Manor Park, Frederick, Md. 301-600-2743, recreater.com/556/world-war-II-weekend

Aug. 12. A 7K run and 2-mile fun run and walk. Dilltown Access to Ghost Town Trail, Route 403 N off of Route 22, Dilltown, Pa. indianaroadrunners.com

SAILS ABOARD THE DEE OF ST. MARY’S Aug. 13 and 26, Sept. 30. Enjoy a two-hour sail on the Patuxent River aboard one of the last skipjacks built on Chesapeake Bay. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons, Md. calvertmarinemuseum.com

NATIONAL HONEYBEE DAY Aug. 19, 11:00am–4:00pm. Meet beekeepers Doug and Ramona Morris and the Beekeepers of Northern Shenandoah as they perform a honey extraction. Learn about beekeeping, honeybees, and the art of apiculture. Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane, Va. 540-592-3556, dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/ sky-meadows

POTOMAC APPALACHIAN TRAIL CLUB Leads weekly hikes and work trips in greater Washington, D.C. 703-242-0965, patc.net

WASHINGTON AREA ROADSKATERS

WANDERBIRDS HIKING CLUB Sundays. Various hikes and locations in Virginia. 703-2420315, wanderbirds.org

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AIR SHOW & BIPLANE RIDES

SOLAR ECLIPSE PARTY Aug. 21, 1:00–4:00pm. Gaithersburg will be at 80 percent totality. Enjoy an afternoon of solar-related activities and observations with safe solar viewers. Gaithersburg, Md. 301-258-6160, gaithersburgmd.gov

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MUSIC Orchestra/Band/Classical/Choral MILITARY BAND CONCERT SERIES Aug. 8, 15, 22, 6:30–8:00pm. A different ensemble performs each week presented by musicians from U.S. Fleet Forces Band, Langley Air Force Base, and Ft. Eustis, Va. Riverwalk Landing, Yorktown, Va. 757-890-3500, yorkcounty.gov

ASIAN YOUTH ORCHESTRA Aug. 9, 8:00–11:00pm. Sarah Chang joins Asia’s premier preprofessional orchestra featuring the finest young musicians from East Asia. Wolf Trap, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, Va. 703255-1900, wolftrap.org

THE BLACK JACKET SYMPHONY Aug. 11, 8:00–10:00pm. An album is performed in its entirety by a group of handpicked musicians specifically selected for each album, with no sonic detail being overlooked. Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 201 Market St., Virginia Beach, Va. 757-385-2787

GROOVIN’ IN THE GARDEN

AMERICAN VISIONARY ART MUSEUM

Sundays through Aug. 6, 6:00–8:00pm. Enjoy family-friendly outdoor concerts at Ladew Topiary Gardens, 3535 Jarrettsville Pike, Monkton, Md. ladewgardens.com

800 Key Highway, Baltimore, Md. 410-244-1900, avam.org

THE BEACH BOYS Aug. 20, 3:00–7:00pm. The iconic pop group plays Wolf Trap. Wolf Trap, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, Va. 703-255-1900, wolftrap.org

BROTHERS OSBORNE Aug. 25, 7:30pm. The dynamic duo will perform a sensational show packed with hits, including chart toppers It Ain’t My Fault, Stay A Little Longer, and 21 Summer.

Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons, Md. 410-326-2042, calvertmarinemuseum.com

GUITAR LEGEND DICK DALE Aug. 25. An amazing and gifted guitarist, Dick Dale hits West Street and will create a sound Annapolis has never heard before. Rams Head on Stage-Annapolis, 33 West St., Annapolis, Md. 410-268-4545, ramsheadonstage.com

Aug. 11–20. Enjoy 30 concerts at venues in Staunton.

Staunton, Va. 540-569-0267, stauntonmusicfestival.org

SHENANDOAH VALLEY MUSIC FESTIVAL Through Sept. 3. The festival presents concerts under the stars that offer music from wide variety of genres, plus accommodation packages. Shrine Mont, Orkney Springs, Va. musicfest.org

PRO SPORTS

Theater SIGNATURE’S OPEN HOUSE Aug. 6, noon–8:30pm. Enjoy free performances all day, including highlights from the upcoming season, special ticket offers, and activities for the whole family. Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington, Va. sigtheatre.org

Dance SUNDAY BALLROOM DANCE One Sunday each month, 4:00–6:00pm. Dance instructors teach specific dances, followed by an open dance session where participants can practice what they’ve learned or refine steps. Center for the Arts at the Candy Factory, 9419 Battle St., Manassas, Va. center-for-the-arts.org

ADULT DROP-IN DANCE CLASSES

BALTIMORE ORIOLES AT HOME Tuesday, Aug. 1, vs. Royals, 7:05pm Wednesday, Aug. 2, vs. Royals, 7:05pm Thursday, Aug. 3, vs. Tigers, 7:05pm Friday, Aug. 4, vs. Tigers, 7:05pm Saturday, Aug. 5, vs. Tigers, 7:05pm Sunday, Aug. 5, vs. Tigers, 1:35pm Friday, Aug. 18, vs. Angels, 7:05pm Saturday, Aug. 19, vs. Angels, 7:05pm Sunday, Aug. 20, vs. Angels, 1:35pm Monday, Aug. 21, vs. Athletics, 7:05pm Tuesday, Aug. 22, vs. Athletics, 7:05pm Wednesday, Aug. 23, vs. Athletics, 7:05pm Monday, Aug. 28, vs. Mariners, 7:05pm Tuesday, Aug. 29, vs. Mariners, 7:05pm Wednesday, Aug. 30, vs. Mariners, 7:05pm Thursday, Aug. 31, vs. Blue Jays, 7:05pm The Orioles play home games at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, 333 W. Camden St., Baltimore, Md. Call 888-848-BIRD or visit baltimore. orioles.mlb.com.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS AT HOME Monday, Aug. 7, vs. Marlins, 7:05pm Tuesday, Aug. 8, vs. Marlins, 7:05pm Wednesday, Aug. 9, vs. Marlins, 7:05pm Thursday, Aug. 10, vs. Marlins, 7:05pm Friday, Aug. 11, vs. Giants, 7:05pm Saturday, Aug. 12, vs. Giants, 7:05pm Sunday, Aug. 13, vs. Giants, 1:35pm Tuesday, Aug. 15, vs. Angels, 7:05pm Wednesday, Aug. 16, vs. Angels, 1:05pm Friday, Aug. 25, vs. Mets, 7:05pm Saturday, Aug. 26, vs. Mets, 4:05pm Sunday, Aug. 27, vs. Mets, 1:35pm Monday, Aug. 28, vs. Marlins, 7:05pm Tuesday, Aug. 29, vs. Marlins, 7:05pm Wednesday, Aug. 30, vs. Marlins, 4:05pm The Nationals play home games at Nationals Park, 1500 S. Capitol St. SE, Washington, D.C. Call 202-397-SEAT (7328) or visit washington.nationals.mlb.com.

10 Art Museum Drive, Baltimore, Md. 443-573-1700, artbma.org

GALLERY AT EMLEN OHYSICK ESTATE 1048 Washington St., Cape May, N.J. 609-884-5404 or 800275-4278, capemaymac.org

CARROLL ARTS CENTER TEVIS GALLERY 91 Main St., Westminster, carrollcountyartscouncil.org

The Dance Institute of Washington, 3400 14th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 202-371-9656, danceinstitute.org

DANCE PROGRAMS Weekends, 7:30–11:30pm. Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, Md. fridaynightdance.org

Exhibits Resources and Institutions Directory AMERICAN CIVIL WAR CENTER AT HISTORIC TREDEGAR 490 Tredegar Street, Richmond, Va. 804-788-6480, tredegar.org

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY MUSEUM AT THE KATZEN ARTS CENTER Ward Circle, at Massachusetts and Nebraska avenues, Washington, D.C. 202-885-1300, american.edu/cas/katzen

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HIRSHHORN MUSEUM AND SCULPTURE GARDEN Independence Avenue and Seventh Street SW, Washington, D.C. 202-633-1000, hirshhorn.si.edu

LADEW TOPIARY GARDENS 3535 Jarrettsville Pike, Monkton, Md. 410-557-9570, ladewgardens.com

MARYLAND HALL FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS 801 Chase St., marylandhall.org

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MONTPELIER ARTS CENTER 9652 Muirkirk Road, Laurel, Md. 301-953-1993, arts.pgparks.com

NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART National Mall between Third and Seventh streets at Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 202-737-4215, nga.gov

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF CIVIL WAR MEDICINE 48 E. Patrick St., Frederick, Md. 301-695-1864, civilwarmed. org

THE PHILLIPS COLLECTION 1600 21st St. NW, Washington, D.C. 202-387-2151, phillipscollection.org

REGINALD F. LEWIS MUSEUM OF MARYLAND AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE 830 E. Pratt St., Baltimore, Md. 443-263-1800, africanamericanculture.org

SHAKESPEARE GALLERY Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 E. Capitol St., Washington, D.C. 202-544-7077, folger.edu

SURRATT HOUSE MUSEUM TOURS Surratt House Museum, 9118 Brandywine Road, Clinton, Md., 301-868-1121, surratt.org

THE TEXTILE MUSEUM 701 21st St. NW, Washington, D.C. 202-994-5200, museum.gwu.edu

TUDOR PLACE HISTORIC HOUSE AND GARDEN 1644 31st St., Georgetown, Washington, D.C. 202-965-0400, extension 109, tudorplace.org

VIRGINIA MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS 200 N. Blvd., Richmond, Va. 804-340-1400, vmfa.museum

THE WALTERS ART MUSEUM 600 N. Charles St., Baltimore, Md. 410-547-9000, thewalters.org

Featured Exhibitions SHAKESPEARE FIRST FOLIO

Family adventure awaits at

The Fire Museum of Maryland Experience more than 200 years of firefighting history. Kids love our Discovery Room, where they can try on turnout gear and climb on a real fire engine!

D.C. United plays home games at RFK Stadium, 2400 E. Capitol St. SE, Washington, D.C. Call 202-587-5000 or visit dcunited.com.

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ARTSCAPE PRIZE FINALISTS’ EXHIBITION Through Aug. 13. Prize finalists’ exhibition presented by the Baltimore Office of Promotion and The Arts in partnership with the Walters Art Museum. The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St., Baltimore, Md. 410-547-9000, thewalters.org

TRAINING THE EYE

D.C. UNITED AT HOME Saturday, Aug. 5, vs. Toronto, 7:00pm Saturday, Aug.12, vs. Salt Lake, 7:00pm Wednesday, Aug. 23, vs. Atlanta, 7:30pm Saturday, Aug. 26, vs. New England, 7:00pm

Ongoing. Always on display at the Folger, the 1623 First Folio includes almost all of Shakespeare’s plays. It is also our only source for 18 of them, including Macbeth, The Tempest, and As You Like It, which would otherwise have been lost.

Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 E. Capitol St., Washington, D.C. 202-544-7077, folger.edu

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Through Aug. 13. This intimate exhibition brings together 17 richly detailed and evocative 19th- century portraits, still-life studies, and figure drawings, many of which are on view at the Walters for the very first time. The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St., Baltimore, Md. 410-547-9000, thewalters. org

18TH-CENTURY FRENCH PAINTING

LOG CANOE RACING

Through Aug. 20. This exhibition brings together 68 paintings that represent some of the best and most unusual examples of French art of that era held by American museums and tells their stories on a national stage. National Gallery of Art, National Mall between Third and Seventh streets at Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 202737-4215, nga.gov

Through Sept. 25. Features photos of the Chesapeake Bay’s iconic sailing log canoes.

Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, 213 N. Talbot St., St. Michaels, Md. 410-745-2916, cbmm.org

THE PERFECTION OF STYLE Through Aug. 27. The exhibition offers an intimate and comprehensive look at the lifetime achievement of Yves Saint Laurent, one of history’s most radical and influential fashion designers. The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, 200 N. Blvd., Richmond, Va. 804340-1400, vmfa.museum

NOMA AT BOHRER PARK Through Aug. 27. A mixed media exhibit featuring artwork from NOMA Gallery. The Activity Center at Bohrer Park, 506 S. Frederick Ave., Gaithersburg, Md. 301-258-6350, gaithersburgmd.gov

THE ART OF BURNING MAN Through Sept. 16. The first major exhibition to present the large-scale, participatory work that is the hallmark of this annual gathering, exploring Burning Man’s philosophies of radical self-expression, community participation, rejection of commodification, and reverence for the handmade. The Smithsonian American Art Museum, Renwick Gallery, Pennsylvania Avenue at 17th Street NW, Washington, D.C. 202-633-1000, americanart.si.edu

WINGS OF FANCY Through Sept. 17, open daily 10:00am– 4:00pm. Visitors can experience hundreds of live butterflies from all over the world.

Learn about their amazing metamorphosis, the role they play in establishing healthy ecosystems, and how to ensure they thrive in residential gardens. Brookside Garden Conservatory, 1500 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton, Md. old.montgomeryparks.org

ENDLESS SUMMER Through Oct. 1. A juried show featuring works by members of the St. Michaels Art League, A.M. Gravely Gallery, 408 S. Talbot St., St. Michaels, Md. smartleague.org

SUNRISE, SUNSET Through Oct. 1. The mural will be painted directly onto the museum wall over the course of two weeks, responding to the museum’s unique circular architecture and spanning nearly 400 feet along its innerring gallery. The Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Independence Avenue and Seventh Street SW, Washington, D.C. 202-633-1000, hirshhorn.si.edu

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SCULPTURE IN THE GARDEN Through Oct. 31. Mary Ann Mears’ bold, abstract sculptures, made of aluminum or steel, are often inspired by nature.

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There’s plenty of art in the mountains around Morgantown It’s the home of West Virginia University. It’s the home of spectacular mountains. It’s the home of the Monongahela and Cheat rivers. And, Morgantown, W.Va., also is the home of arts.

With museums, galleries, theaters, art centers, music, and art festivals, this town showcases the extraordinary talent of a wide array of artisans and performers.

The Art Museum of West Virginia University boats a collection of more than 3,000 pieces, ranging from prints to ceramics to paintings. An Asian collection includes Korean pottery, painted Chinese scrolls, and unique pieces from Japan, India, and Thailand. An African exhibit is rich with ritualistic carvings and vibrant jewelry.

The museum also holds a stunning collection of contemporary ceramics, and a gallery devoted to the art of native West Virginia filmmaker and artist James Edward Davis. The main gallery houses pieces from artists such as Francisco Goya, Andy Warhol, and Pablo Picasso.

New and exciting temporary exhibits regularly rotate through the bright, airy spaces. Shepard Fairey’s Work Against the Clampdown runs through Oct. 15. Fairey is the creator of the 2008 Obama Hope poster.

Closely associated with the museum, the WVU Creative Arts Center hosts concerts, symphonies, monthly art exhibitions, plays, and musicals in association with the West Virginia Public Theatre.

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The Appalachian Gallery in Morgantown carries local arts and crafts.

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Morgantown continued from page 28 work of local artists; one gallery displays new exhibits every month.

The MAC also offers classes in both the performing and visual arts. And, its Tanner Theatre runs community productions of plays, plus shows by comic acts, dancers, performance artists, chamber orchestras, and rock bands.

Great local art also can be found at the Mountaineer Mall, where the Morgantown Art Association Gallery sells and shows the best of West Virginia’s artists.

The Morgantown Theatre Company, based at the beautiful and historic Metropolitan Theatre, also known as the Met, runs a regular schedule of plays and shows — and works in collaboration with WVU’s College of Creative Arts.

Mainstage Morgantown and the Hazel Ruby McQuain Amphitheatre provide venues for larger concerts and touring companies. And, downtown is always hopping with live music on weekends at nearly a dozen bars, including the Blue Moose Cafe and Rhythm and Brews.

Take the Arts Walk Perhaps the best way to explore the arts and music of this vibrant small city is at the Arts Walk, scheduled this year for Sept. 22.

From 6:00–9:00pm, more than 40 shops, museums, and restaurants in the Main Street section of Morgan-

town will exhibit local artwork, showcase live music, and offer discounts on goods and services. Drinks and hors d’oeuvres, as well as international cuisine such as Caribbean delicacies, will be served. The assortment of arts and crafts is astounding and includes watercolors, stained glass, oil paintings, ceramics, landscapes, lithographs, textiles, wooden carvings, jewelry, and other media.

While in Morgantown, don’t miss the statue of legendary comic actor Don Knotts. Dedicated in 2016, it pays tribute to the actor best known for playing Barney Fife on The Andy Griffith Show.

Knotts was born in Morgantown in 1924 and was raised in a boarding house owned by his mother. After serving in World War II, Knotts returned to his hometown and earned a bachelor’s degree at West Virginia University. The statue of the fivetime Emmy Award-winning actor is located in front of the Metropolitan Theatre and depicts Knotts sitting and smiling, holding Fife’s deputy’s hat in one hand and a script in the other.

Editor’s note: The Andy Griffith Show’s fictional Mayberry is based on Griffith’s hometown of Mount Airy, N.C. There, you’ll find numerous memories of the show and cast. See more about that area and the annual Mayberry Festival in the North Carolina section this month.

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The Metropolitan Theatre is home to the Morgantown Theatre Company and hosts a regular schedule of plays and shows.

Folklife Festival continued from page 20 are Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen, country rock pioneers who scored a top 10 Billboard hit with “Hot Rod Lincoln” in 1971, and Slim Jim Phantom (James McDonnell), who helped launch the 1980s rockabilly movement as a drummer for The Stray Cats. Numerous local acts also will perform.

Youngsters can head to the Children’s Alley, a dedicated space in IRMC Park just off the main street that’s geared to their interests. They can enjoy crafts and carnival-type games, play in a bounce house, and listen to musicians and storytellers. Even adults can opt for a storytelling experience: The Coney restaurant will serve as host of the Storytellers and Liars Contest, where competitors vying for prizes spin tall tales in humorous or dramatic fashion before a panel of judges.

Workshop topics will range from Appalachian Mountain and Celtic music to butterflies of Pennsylvania, locally grown garlic and herbs, the Allegheny woodrat, and woodworking.

Speaking of wood, a highlight of this year’s festival is a collection of antique photos on loan from Pennsylvania’s Lumber Heritage Region chronicling

life during the lumber boom of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

And, of course, there’s the WoodMobile, a 34-foot mobile unit sponsored by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. The interior and displays are furnished in woods representing popular commercial species grown in the state.

“People can walk through and learn about the lumber industry and the products that come out of it,” Levitz said. “The gentleman from the Lumber Heritage Region (outreach coordinator Steve Manginell) who will accompany the photos here knew all about the WoodMobile. I know it sounds goofy — people kind of giggle when you mention a ‘WoodMobile’ — but he assures me it’s really neat.”

That could easily double as a description of the Northern Appalachian Folk Festival.

“It’s a really nice event, a very affordable getaway,” Levitz said. “We’re within a four-hour drive of Baltimore and Washington, so it’s a very reasonable weekend trip. We typically have great weather that weekend, and there are a lot of outdoor activities in the area — people can bike and hike and go to our parks. So, they can really make a full weekend out of it.”

Learn more Folk Festival: northernappfolkfest.org Indiana Co. Tourism: visitindianapa.org

Raystown Lake continued from page 21 two-hour orientation to help renters have a stress-free experience.

“What’s wonderful about Raystown Lake in the fall is that generally the water temperature is comfortable for swimming and other water sports until mid-Sep-

tember,” added Prosser. “Experienced paddle boarders can enjoy the lake year-round, and for those who aren’t confident with paddle boards, canoes and kayaks are perfect.”

Learn more Raystown Area Tourism: raystown.org, raystownresort.com Seven Points Marina: 7pointsmarina.com

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Bike, paddle, and hike with Somerset County’s Trail Mix Want to escape from the congestion and tension of the metro scramble? Try the “Trail Mix” in Somerset County on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. A three-hour drive from the Washington, D.C., area takes you to a spot that promises “trails, streams, and breathtaking scenes.”

The concept is simple: Put all the opportunities for hiking, walking, golfing, biking, and paddling in one place. A dedicated website, good signage, cooperative outfitters, and a calendar of official and pick-up events make it easy to plan a getaway.

“We are the place to visit to unplug from tension

and stress,” said Julie Widdowson, who promotes the county. “We do authentic, rural, and scenic really well.”

With a population of only 26,000 and no town larger than 3,000 people, Somerset County is the epitome of laid-back and local.

Biking paradise Flat terrain, little traffic, broad vistas — this is a bicycler’s dream.

Five marked biking trails, roughly following themes, lace through the county. There’s the Old Town Trail, which visits the once-bustling, now hardly-a-village Old Mount Vernon. The 413 Rail to Trail route follows the once-important rail line to Crisfield. And, who can resist a trail named the Crustacean Causeway?

Even off the official trails, most roads have dedicated bike lanes. And, when they don’t, the shoulders are wide enough and the traffic is light enough that it’s not a problem.

Consider pedaling Deal Island Road (Route 363), which runs from Princess Anne to the waterman’s village of Deal Island to enjoy some of the best landscapes on the Eastern Shore. The road through the Deal Island Wildlife Management Area is hard-packed gravel, but you’ll find some of the best birdwatching for waterfowl and shorebirds on the East Coast.

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kayaks or canoes onto one of the daily ferries to the island and follow posted signage around Ewell, Tylerton, and Rhodes Point. The newest trail collection is Monie Bay, with three routes, two of which are particularly nice for novice paddlers.

Insider tip: The third route at Monie Bay is a 5- to 8-mile excursion for those with hardy stamina and strong shoulder muscles.

Unusual footpaths Walkers enjoy many of the same routes as bikers, parking their cars in town or along the road and strolling through the countryside.

Janes Island State Park’s White Tail Trail is a bit different from most. It goes through the loblolly pine and hardwood forest in the park, a different landscape from most of the area’s marshes and water views.

Another good stroll is through the Great Hope Golf Course, near Crisfield. It’s an “Audubon Course,” which means it meets standards for conservation and habitat for birds and wildlife in harmony with the golf course. The path is mowed, but not paved. Expect to spot woodpeckers, heron, foxes, and deer.

For all of the outdoor activities, remember that this is the Eastern Shore, where flying and crawling critters abound. Bug spray, sun block, and water are essentials. Always leave a note about where you are biking, paddling, or walking on the dashboard of your car or at your hotel or bed-and-breakfast.

Be aware that cell service is spotty, at best, in many areas.

The Trail Mix website includes information for each activity, maps, and links, including one for the Trail Mix brochure. (somersettrailmix.com)

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CALENDAR continued from page 27 SHARKABEL Through December. The exhibit is based on the book by Ray Troll and features the author’s whimsical fishy paintings of both living and extinct species of shark. Each letter of the alphabet is represented by a different type of shark.

Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons, Md. 410-326-2042, calvertmarinemuseum.com

JEWELRY FROM THE MERRIWEATHER POST COLLECTION Through Jan. 1. The first exhibition at Hillwood to display more than 50 pieces of jewelry that once belonged to Marjorie Merriweather Post, Spectacular tells the story behind the remarkable stones and the pieces of jewelry into which the stones were transformed. Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens, 4155 Linnean Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. hillwoodmuseum.org

TREASURES ON TRIAL Through Jan. 7. Visitors will see more than 40 examples of fakes and forgeries from the Winterthur collection and public and private sources, and discover the motives for their creation and the evidence used in their detection. Winterthur Museum, 5105 Kennett Pike, Winterthur, Del. winterthur.org

OUR HEARTS ON OUR SLEEVES Through Jan. 28. Drawing on The Valentine’s extensive collection of costume and textiles, the exhibit celebrates Richmond devotion to creative fashion and fiber arts. The Valentine History Center, East Cary and S. 14th streets, Richmond, Va. thevalentine.org

PAINTING SHAKESPEARE Through Feb. 17. From humble oil sketches to international masterpieces, this exhibition presents kids and adults alike, with a sometimes surprising and always eye-catching view of the man and his works. Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 E. Capitol St. SE, Washington, D.C. 202-544-7077, folger.edu

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CIVIL WAR LECTURE SERIES Aug. 2. Lecture by Antietam Battlefield guide Kevin Pawlak on “Water to His Front, Water to His Rear: Robert E. Lee.” Antietam’s Jacob Rohrbach Inn B&B, 138 W. Main St., Sharpsburg, Md. 301-432-5079, jacob-rohrbach-inn.com

THE FARMER’S FORGE Aug. 5, noon–3:00pm. Members of the Blacksmith Guild of the Potomac set up shop and show off their skills. Stop by the blacksmith shop, located behind the dairy barn in the historic area, and see them fashion iron into helpful tools and kitchen items used on the farm. Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane, Va. 540-592-3556, dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/sky-meadows

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Aug. 16–Feb. 18. This intimate exhibition of approximately 11 works by Maryland-based artist Annet Couwenberg reveals the intersection of science, art, technology, and history that makes textiles such a fascinating art form. The Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Drive, Baltimore, Md. 443573-1700, artbma.org

NATIVE AMERICAN ART Aug. 19–Nov. 26. A total of 56 works illustrate the ways in which Native American art speaks of a shared knowledge and shared history while also being incredibly diverse in subject matter and medium. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, 200 N. Blvd., Richmond, Va. 804-340-1400, vmfa.museum

History REVOLUTIONARY VETERANS WHO BUILT AMERICA Through Nov. 27. The special exhibition will chronicle the post-war lives of veterans of the Siege of Yorktown, including Henry Knox, Alexander Hamilton, James Lafayette, the Marquis de Lafayette, George Washington, and Charles Cornwallis, as well as lesser-known veterans. American Revolution Museum, Yorktown, Va. 757-253-4838, historyisfun.org

Aug. 11, 11:00am–3:00pm. Take a tour of the museum, view the exhibits, see the original 1813 kitchen, and enjoy the beautiful grounds. 5626 Bell Station Road, Glenn Dale, Md. 301-464-5291, pgparks.com

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Aug. 19–20. Encamped “soldiers” and “civilians,” displays, family hands-on activities, living history demos, veterans, “Ike’s” mini golf, and food. Children’s Museum of Rose Hill Manor Park, Frederick, Md. 301-600-1650, recreater.com/556/world-war-II-weekend

CIVIL WAR WEEKEND Aug. 25–27. See reenactors from both armies, living history demonstrations, and the rail car burning at the museum, plus enjoy a free bourbon tasting. Manassas Museum, 901 Prince William St., Manassas, Va. manassascity.org/211/manassas-museum-system

FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR MUSTER Aug. 26–27. French, British, and American Indian reenactors assemble for two days of 18th-century living history demonstrations and battle reenactments. Period crafts and food vendors will also be available. 11100 Fort Frederick Road, Big Pool, Md. 301-842-2155, dnr2.maryland.gov

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Aug. 19, Sept. 16, Oct. 21. The program begins at the Cove Point Lighthouse at 9:00am. Participants learn how to find and identify fossils with the assistance of a trained expert. Enjoy time on the beach, then head to Calvert Marine Museum to discuss fossil finds and explore the Paleontology Hall. Solomons, Md. calvertmarinemuseum.com/215/fossil-field-experience

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Aug. 6–Oct. 29, 10:00am–5:00pm. The exhibition focuses on the ways in which Martin Luther, the 16th-century German religious reformer, comforted the distressed souls of his contemporaries by approaching them as a father, a husband, and a friend, rather than as a priest or theologian. The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St., Baltimore, Md. 410-5479000, thewalters.org

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Aug. 12, Sept. 9. This tour analyzes physical changes to Mount Clare’s structure and grounds. Stay for a soap and skincare product demonstration by Herbal Poetry. Baltimore, Md. mountclare.org

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Aug. 5 and Oct. 7. Revisit the sites of the two-day skirmish when cannons were fired down Main Street in Smithfield, Va. historicisleofwight.com

Through March 18. Walker’s Salvation, one of the most significant works in the BMA’s contemporary collection, and Thomas’ I Can’t Run, a recent promised gift to the museum, start a critical conversation in the Black Box Gallery on slavery’s legacy. The Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Drive, Baltimore, Md. 443-573-1700, artbma.org Through April 18. Some 80 of de Gast’s photographs of life on the Chesapeake Bay comprise the first exhibition showcasing the black-and-white work of this eminent bay photographer. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels, Md. cbmm.org

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Historic district, moonlight trolley, and Cape May sampler tours. Cape May, N.J. 800-275-4278, capemaymac.org

MARITIME HISTORY WALKING TOURS Second and fourth Saturdays, 10:00am. Fell’s Point Visitor Center, Baltimore, Md. 410-675-6750, preservationsociety.com

O THER ALL THINGS DAIRY Aug. 12, 11:00am–2:00pm. Spend Dairy Day eating ice cream, visiting with calves, and learning about the history of dairy in Loudoun County. Indoor and outdoor activities, crafts, and games, too. Heritage Farm Museum, Claude Moore Park, Sterling, Va. heritagefarmmuseum.org

LIGHTHOUSE ADVENTURE CRUISES Aug. 19, Sept. 23. On the journey, cruisers will hear from the museum’s lighthouse expert the history of the lighthouses as well as the fascinating stories that make each unique.

Marine Museum, Solomons, Md. 410-326-2042, ext. 41, calvertmarinemuseum.com

Sundays, 1:00pm and 2:00pm. Montpelier Mansion, Route 197 and Muirkirk Road, Laurel, Md. 301-953-1376

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TEA PROGRAM: THE PEOPLE’S PRINCESS Aug. 20, 1:00–3:00pm. Look back at her intensely public and turbulent life and its impact on the British monarchy as we remember the many faces of Diana: fairytale princess, style icon, humanitarian, and mother. Afterward, enjoy a traditional English afternoon tea served in the 1784 Historic House. Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria, Va 703-941-7987, fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/greenspring

ADULT ART COURSES Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Drive, Baltimore, Md. 443-573-1700, artbma.org

GALLERY TALKS Thursdays, 1:00pm; Saturdays and Sundays, 2:00pm. Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Drive, Baltimore, Md. 443-573-1700, artbma.org

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STAINED-GLASS CLASS Mat About You Gallery, 3774 Old Columbia Pike, Ellicott City, Md. 410-313-8860, mataboutyou.com

TRADITIONAL ART CLASSES Carroll County Farm Museum, 500 S. Center St., Westminster, Md. 410-386-3880, carrollcountyfarmmuseum.org

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adventures in taste I reed hellman

Enjoying ‘country’ traditions in Carroll County, Maryland It’s a distinctive sound — the creak, clatter, and rumble of a waterpowered mill grinding grains into flour. The waterwheel tumbles, the wooden gears mesh, and golden cornmeal rains down a chute into a screened sieve.

Carroll County’s Union Mills first ground grain in 1797 and still stands symbolic of the region’s pastoral traditions.

“This is where the Industrial Revolution began, with the water-driven mills,” said Ivan Lufriu, a volunteer at the mill. “This was an active place, the center of local commerce” with a tannery, kiln, and eventually a food cannery. However, despite its prox-

imity to Baltimore, Frederick, and Washington, D.C., Carroll County has definitely remained “country.”

For so many regional residents, Carroll County was the goal of Sunday drives “out to the country.”

Carloads of city folks were drawn by Baugher’s Orchards Farm Market, Bullocks Restaurant, Hoffman’s Ice Cream and Deli, or any of two or three dozen other family-owned farm stands, roadside markets, and restaurants. Today, despite creeping urbanization, more than 1,100 Carroll County farms still encompass more than 140,000 acres.

Carroll County Grown, a component of the Carroll County Depart-

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The Antrim 1844 Country House Hotel preserves great traditions in an antebellum setting.

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ment of Economic Development, provides a “one-stop shop” for consumers, farmers, producers, and restaurateurs interested in buying locally grown goods. The program lists farmers markets and other participants and offers resources specific to each group of users. The county also has a winery trail with four vineyards.

There are seven farmers markets, numerous orchards and fresh produce stands, and even an emu farm.

The Carroll County Farm Museum in Westminster celebrates that agricultural heritage with period buildings, farmyard animals, vintage farm machinery, historic artisans, and a full calendar of special events, highlighted by the Maryland Wine Festival on Sept. 16 and 17 and the Fall Harvest Celebration on Oct. 14. The museum also offers regularly scheduled, themed, three-course Victorian teas.

Elsewhere in the county To further whet most any appetite for history, the Antrim 1844 Country House Hotel, in Taneytown, offers lodging and dining in a lavish Antebellum setting.

The rooms in the beautifully restored mansion and several adjacent buildings are enhanced by afternoon tea, a morning wake-up tray with newspaper, and a full country-style served breakfast in the dining room.

Antrim’s Smokehouse Restaurant serves contemporary American cuisine, by reservation only, while the Pickwick Pub offers 60 single malt Scotches and the hotel’s wine cellar features more than 20,000 bottles

representing more than 2,700 selections.

More than history draws visitors Sykesville, on the county’s southern edge, calls itself “The Coolest Small Town in America,” and goes a long way toward justifying that claim.

Two parks, a brace of historic buildings, and a Sunday farmers market add to the allure.

For foodies, Sykesville is home to the Market Tavern, a gourmet shop and neighborhood bar specializing in local beer, classic cocktails, regional culinary specialties, and European-style tapas. Weekend brunch in the Market Tavern often includes families with kids. Hungry visitors can also enjoy a full meal at Baldwin Station, a renovated railroad station with a sophisticated menu and “up close” views of passing freight trains.

At Carroll County’s western extremity, Mount Airy also offers small town charm and an easily walkable downtown. Combining Mount Airy and Sykesville can make for a full day of leisurely shopping, sightseeing, and quality dining.

After an exceptional brunch at the Market Tavern, a barbecue dinner at Mount Airy’s CarterQue BBQ & Grilling Co. can be a perfect counterpoint.

Given its agricultural traditions, small town ambiance, diversity of gastronomic opportunities, and contemporary attractions, Carroll County remains an ideal venue for a continued on page 39

wine doctor I edward finstein

Open up the reds: Testing wine aerators When it comes to red wine, especially bigger styles like cabernet sauvignon, Bordeaux, zinfandel, syrah/shiraz, malbec, Italian reds, etc., breathing time and aeration is so important.

Giving red wine air opens it up, allowing oxygen to mix in and bringing out the subtleties and nuances.

You’ll smell and taste much more. It also helps soften the tannins somewhat.

You can simply open a red wine and let it stand for an hour or two to aerate. However, as the opening in a bottle is about the size of a dime, decanting the wine into something with a larger surface area speeds up the process and does a better job.

For those in a real hurry to get at the nectar of the grape, there are mechanical aerators that can be used to bring the wine around quicker.

One very popular style of aerator is the “handheld.” This one is held over a glass of wine and the wine poured through it. These generally have a larger bowl and several chambers that the wine goes through before it hits the glass. The wine often makes a funny gurgling sound as it passes through the aerator because of components within the unit.

They’re portable, and they do a nice

job of opening up the wine and softening tannins.

Then, there’s the “in-bottle” version. This unit fits into the mouth of a bottle and the wine is poured out through it into a glass. It controls the amount of wine coming out of the bottle through a small bowl at the tip allowing a small amount at a time to filter through. The bowl mixes the wine with oxygen, so if you purchase this style, make sure that it has a bowl or it won’t be very effective.

A third style is the “in glass/decanter” version. These sit right in the opening of a decanter or glass.

Somewhat similar to the handheld, they are a lot less work. In a decanter, the wine actually gets double aerated: once through the aerating unit, and again in the decanter.

All three work equally well, allowing you to experience more aromatics, flavors, and softer tannins to a degree. In fact, a study found that one trip through one of these aerators was easily equal to 30 minutes sitting in a decanter. As far as which one to get is up to you. The “handheld” is perhaps most portable.

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A caution Having experimented with aerators extensively, I found that these units don’t work particularly well for mature wines. The process speeds up their evolution and they seem to die in the glass very quickly. I’ve continued on page 39

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Learning about aerators can improve your appreciation of red wines.

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music festival I gwen woolf

The show must go on: Bluegrass festival gets new lease on life In a world rife with change, traditions are something to be cherished.

Musician Jay Armsworthy not only cherishes traditional bluegrass music, he is perpetuating the tradition of a bluegrass festival that was in danger of demise. The good news is that L’il Margaret’s Bluegrass and Old Time Music Festival will go on — for the 29th year — in St. Mary’s County, Md., Aug. 11–12.

Top bluegrass bands, including Flatt Lonesome, Lorraine Jordan and Carolina Road, and Mickey Galyean and Cullen’s Bridge, will be pickin’ and singin’ in the family-friendly festival. In all, there will be nine bands performing over two days.

The Joseph Goddard family had run the festival since the beginning on their grain and cattle farm in Leonardtown. The event was named and held in honor of their daughter Margaret, who died at an early age.

The stage is now located where her home would have been had she lived.

After the recent death of the family patriarch, family members felt they were unable to continue the festival.

They approached Armsworthy about taking it on. He and his bluegrass band, Jay Armsworthy and Eastern Tradition, have performed at the event in the past.

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guitar and mandolin.

“I was raised on bluegrass,” he said. My father played some guitar and we’d have family and friends over and they’d all play. When I was 10 years old, I asked my father to teach me some chords and I’ve been going ever since.”

Armsworthy prefers bluegrass because it’s traditional country music — no electric instruments, it’s family-oriented, and audiences are attentive.

He also regularly organizes fundraisers for local causes and has a syndicated bluegrass radio show on five stations. A member of the International Bluegrass Music Association, he is committed to preserving bluegrass in the region.

“I eat and sleep bluegrass,” he said.

Revitalizing a classic Armsworthy aims to revitalize the L’il Margaret’s festival with some changes from past practices.

Instead of a three-day event, the festival will now be two days. Rather than relying on local bands, Armsworthy sought out name bands from other states that have never before performed at the festival. He’s adding at least 20 arts and crafts vendors who will sell homemade items. He lowered admission prices and jazzed up advertising flyers.

The Goddard family will still be in

charge of the home-cooked food and non-alcoholic beverages that will be sold.

Attendees can bring their own alcohol if used discreetly, although coolers are banned.

The stage is under a covered pavilion, so the event will go on rain or shine. Spectators are asked to bring lawn chairs. Families, children, and even pets on a leash are welcome.

Camping is available, starting Aug. 9. Armsworthy said a lot of musical jamming in the campground adds to the fun. La Quinta Inn & Suites in California, Md., is the official festival hotel.

Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the gate.

The Goddard Farm is located at 21810 Clay Hill Road in Leonardtown, right behind the county fairgrounds. A mile-long gravel road leads to the woods-shrouded festival site.

“It’s St. Mary’s County’s little hidden treasure,” said Armsworthy.

The festival What: L’il Margaret’s Bluegrass and Old Time Music Festival When: Aug. 11–12 Hours: Friday, 2:00–10:00pm; Saturday, noon–10:00pm Where: Goddard Farm, 21810 Clay Hill Road, Leonardtown, Md. Info/tickets: 301-737-3004, lilmargaretsbluegrass.com

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also found they seem to make a particular varietal stand out in blended wines, such as red Bordeaux or Meritage.

It’s extremely important to note that any form of aeration is no substitute for natural bottle aging. If a wine needs several years to develop and evolve, no amount of breathing time or aeration device

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The wine may definitely appear more open and softer, but any further nuances or complexity will need time in the bottle to develop.

In my mind, there’s nothing quite like decanting a big red to let it breath.

Although time consuming, it’s sophisticated, looks great, and does the job naturally. However, if you choose to use one of these artificial aerators, they’re definitely fun toys that will make your wine

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Johnnycakes 2 cups Union Mills cornmeal 1 cup milk 2 tablespoons molasses

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“The Wine Doctor” is Edward Finstein, awardwinning author, TV/radio host, renowned wine journalist, international wine judge, professor of wine and consultant. (winedoctor.ca, twitter.com/ drwineknow, thewinedoctor.blogspot.com, winedoctor.ca/docs-grapevine.htm, facebook.com/ edwarddocfinstein?fref=ts)

2 tablespoons shortening Pinch of salt Scald the milk and stir in the cornmeal, molasses, shortening, and salt.

Work it into a consistent, somewhat stiff dough, adding water as needed.

Press dough into thin, flat cakes and bake or grill on both sides until browned.

For more information Carroll County Tourism: carrollcountytourism.org Carroll County Grown: carrollgrown.org Reed Hellman is a professional writer living in Alberton, Md. Visit reedhellmanwordsmith.com or email rhw2go@yahoo.com.

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Volunteer Ivan Lufriu checks the ground product at the Union Mills Homestead.

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