Kayak into History, join LRNow and Wild River Outfitters on July 11, 2009 at 8:00 AM for a paddle into the waters of the ducking of Grace Sherwood, Virginia's only convicted witch. This will be the 303rd anniversary of the famous witch trial. Various events relating to the life of Grace Sherwood will be taking place along the route from Crab Creek to the Ferry Plantation House. A historian will accompany the trip as will skilled kayak guides. Solo and tandem kayaks are furnished, but participants must be able to paddle. We will be discussing the many historic sites along the 4.5 miles of the Western Branch of the Lynnhaven including Pleasure House Creek, the location of our first court house, the first church, Bayville Manor property, Adam Thoroughgood's enormous land grant, Witchduck Point, the site of the first ferry and the Ferry Plantation House.
Limited to 25 participants, reservations required, $48 per person, all paddling equipment provided. If you have your own boat, pfd, and paddle, you can join us for a $25 fee which will be donated to Ferry Plantation House and Lynnhaven River NOW. Bring your own lunch and drinks.
Contact Lillie Gilbert or Andrea Battin at Wild River Outfitters for details and to register for this unusual trip: 757-431-8566 or contact Karen Forget with Lynnhaven River NOW at 757-962-5398 or
kforget@lynnhaven2007.com.