Cheap Things To Do in Wachapreague, Virginia

Inscription. Two miles east, on Route 600, meets what is possibly the nation's oldest continuous Sunday School. Begun by William Elliott in his home in 1785, it was moved in 1816 to Burton's Chapel and in 1870 to the present church. ... 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. This first play recorded in the United States was presented August 27, 1665. The Accomack County Court at Pungoteague heard charges against three men “for acting a play, ” ordered inspection of costumes and ... More on HMDB

"The Bear and the Cub" WY-17 "The Bear and the Cub" WY-17 This first play recorded in the United States was presented August 27, 1665. The Accomack County Court at Pungoteague heard charges against... More on Dhr.virginia.gov

Inscription. Probable site of Fowkes Tavern where this first recorded play in English America was performed August 27, 1665. , Erected 1988 by Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission. (Marker Numbe... More on HMDB

Inscription. Known as the Scott Hall Cemetery, it dates from the late 18th century. Here will be found the grave of Commodore Whaley of the Maryland Navy who was killed in the Battle of the Barges in the Chesapeake Bay near the mouth ... 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

Inscription. Here stood the birthplace of Henry Alexander Wise (1806-1876), Governor of Virginia (1856-1860) and general in the Confederate States Army. A talented orator and debator in an age of great orators, Wise was elected to ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Born, June 2, 1840. Died, June 13, 1876. His life was gentle and the elements, So mixed in him that Nature might stand up, And say in all the World. This was a man. , Location. 37° 42.725′ N, 75° 45.117′ ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Has been registered as a Virginia Historic Landmark pursuant to the authority vested in the Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission Act of 1966. , Location. 37° 43.176′ N, 75° 40.27′ W. Marker is in ... More on HMDB