Things To Do in Bloxom, Virginia

35 acre old Victorian farm with 6 acres of Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet, just minutes south of Chincoteague Island on Virginia?s Eastern Shore. Hours: May-October, Wed.-Sun. 1-5 pm Free wine tasting. Food: chocolate confections. ... More on Virginia.org

Inscription. Erected in Gratitude to God And in grateful, remembrance of his servant and minister Francis Makemie, who was born in Ramelton, County Donegal, Ireland, A. D. 1658(?) was educated at Glasgow University, Scotland, and ... More on HMDB

With a pretty, petite harbor, rows of gingerbread porches, clapboard steeples and old-fashion glass storefronts it?s hard not to be smitten with this charmer chartered in 1680. The small town sophi... More on Virginia.org

Inscription. Two miles west is Onancock, founded in 1680. A courthouse was then built and used for a few years. Militia barracks were there in the Revolution. From Onancock, Colonel John Cropper we... More on HMDB

Inscription. Commemorates the belief that in this ancient family cemetery were buried near the remains of Francis Makemie, those of his wife Naomi, his daughters Elizabeth and Madame Anne Holden, and his father-in-law, William Anderson. ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Honors Anne Makemie Holden, Landowner, successful business woman manager, champion of American Independence. Daughter of Naomi and Francis Makemie, founder of organized American Presbyterianism, Presented June 17, 1998 ... More on HMDB

Inscription. The Presbyterian Historical Society of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania erected this monument and dedicated it on May 11, 1908, at Makemie Park on Holder Creek where Francis Makemie is buried at his Pocomoke home. In 1984 the ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Built in 1783 in one corner of the jailyard to serve as a residence for the jailer, the building served in this capacity for 41 years. Iron bard, oak batten doors and locks were added in 1842 when it was converted into ... More on HMDB