Richmond County Virginia

Northern Neck’s Richmond County VA

Richmond County Virginia, an hour from the city of Richmond, is synonymous with country living--with its farms, forests and rivers.

Its largest town is the town of Warsaw, which is home to Rappahannock Community College, WarsawFest, and the Richmond County Fair.

Richmond County has a very rural character, with many farms, wooded areas some salt marshes and, of course, the Rappahannock River. Most people in the area make their living by farming or forestry.

If you need to do a little shopping while you’re here, you’ll find a number of stores and restaurants in Warsaw.

What to Do in Richmond County VA

• Warsawfest - Held on the second Saturday of October, Warsawfest is held on the grounds of Rappahannock Community College. This is one of the oldest and largest events on the Northern Neck Virginia.

• Menokin Bluegrass Festival - The Menokin Music Festival is held in May at Menokin, the ruins of the home of Francis Lightfoot Lee (signer of the Declaration of Independence). Proceeds go to help support the restoration of Menokin.

• Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge - Located off Route 360, between Warsaw and Tappahannock, the wildlife refuge is the state’s largest wintering roost for bald eagles.

• Richmond County Museum - The museum has exhibits, events and activities that tell the story of rural Richmond County.

• Ruritan Nature Trail - Located at Rappahannock Community College, there are labeled signs to help you identify what you see. Walk through forests and along creeks for a mile on this moderately difficult trail.

• Totuskey Creek Park - This is a nice place to have a picnic. It’s a county park with a picnic area, boat ramp and fishing. The park overlooks marshes along the Totuskey Creek.

While Richmond County Virginia remains quite rural, there are still some things that you can do while you’re here.

In fact, just taking a drive to take in the sights, can become a fun afternoon.

Find more information on Richmond County here.

Richmond County Virginia to Northern Neck Virginia

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