Events

Richmond Sailfest ft. Deltaville Maritime Museum's Captain John Smith’s Shallop Explorer @ 10:30am
by Deltaville Maritime Museum & Holly Point Nature Park

On June 2, 1608, after spending more than a year in and around the Jamestown Settlement, Captain John Smith set out on his first voyage to explore and map the whole of Chesapeake Bay. Fourteen men – six gentlemen, seven tradesmen and a “Doctor of Physic” – accompanied him. Stop by and see De...

Family Boatbuilding Week 2026 @ 8:00am
by Deltaville Maritime Museum & Holly Point Nature Park

Families attend a boatbuilding orientation where they learn to build a wooden rowing skiff (Wright Skiff) from a supplied kit. They have five days to build the boat and have it in the water and race ready. We pre-cut a number of the boards and there are hundreds of cuts.  The pieces are handed out in order of construction. The 14-foot boats ar...

Holly Point Market June 2026 @ 9:00am
by Deltaville Maritime Museum & Holly Point Nature Park

Holly Point Market: A Local Treasure by the Water Step into the charm of Holly Point Market, where community, craftsmanship, and fresh finds come together under the open sky! Held monthly from 9 AM to 1 PM, this vibrant market is a celebration of local talent, offering a delightful mix of fresh produce, savory meats, golden honey, handcrafted birdh...