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              2023 Golf Open
              Tuesday, February 28, 2023
              2023 Golf Open
              RD Dereski’s Pest Control Announces Acqusition
              Friday, February 24, 2023
              RD Dereski’s Pest Control Announces Acqusition

              50 Year Anniversary is the Perfect Time to Leave Friends and Clients in Good Hands Which is What Robert D. Dereski, Owner of RD Dereski’s Pest Control Announces Acqusition   PestMaster of Richmond just finished its 3rd acquisition in a year with R.D. Dereski Termite & Pest. Headquartered in Hopewell, Virginia.     “Dereski Pest”, was founded by Robert “Bobby” Dereski Sr. in 1973. His son Robert “Dale” Dereski Jr. joined the family business full-time in 1994. The Dereski’ s have built a strong

              Pamplin Park Announces New Executive Director
              Friday, January 13, 2023
              Pamplin Park Announces New Executive Director

              Petersburg, Va. – Pamplin Historical Park & The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier announced today that Colin Romanick has been appointed the new Executive Director of Pamplin Historical Park. An experienced museum professional, Mr. Romanick succeeds Jerry Desmond and assumed all responsibilities on January 1, 2023. Mr. Desmond retired in December of 2022 to pursue travel and writing. Romanick began his career in museums and historic sites with the Historic Services Division, of the City of Newport

              Arts Awarded $850,000 to Renovate Future Home in Downtown Hopewell
              Friday, January 13, 2023
              Arts Awarded $850,000 to Renovate Future Home in Downtown Hopewell

              The City of Hopewell was selected to receive $850,000 in funding from the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development’s Industrial Revitalization Fund (IRF). The entirety of this sum will be used to renovate the Lamb Center for Arts and Healing’s building located in Downtown Hopewell. The grant will allow for the completion of a previously commenced renovation of the historic building at 230 East Broadway and allow Lamb Arts to fulfill its mission to help the community thrive through

              HPG Chamber Announces New Leadership and New Board Members
              Tuesday, January 10, 2023
              HPG Chamber Announces New Leadership and New Board Members

              H/PG Chamber Board Announces New President Dana Newcomer Hopewell/Prince George, VA– The Hopewell/Prince George Chamber of Commerce announces the appointment of a long-time active member Dana Newcomer, Associate Vice President for the Community College Workforce Alliance. Newcomer ascended to the role following a year as the Vice President of the Board, assuming the role on January 1, 2023. This appointment is just one of many strategic Chamber actions on the start of the Chamber’s 102nd year of service to

              Local Art Project Celebrates Return o...
              Tuesday, November 29, 2022
              Local Art Project Celebrates Return of the Atlantic Sturgeon

              Richmond, VA - CultureWorks Tri-Cities Program Manager, Daniel Jones, is bringing to life a conservation effort started years ago in the Hopewell-Prince George area of Virginia. The effort was to bring back a healthy population of Atlantic sturgeon to the James and Appomattox Rivers by improving the spawning grounds and water quality. Today, the James River Association provides river excursions where people can see these magnificent creatures when they breach.  CultureWorks’ goal for this project is to

              Local Journalist Reflects on 2022 Chamber Annual Mixer
              Friday, November 11, 2022
              Local Journalist Reflects on 2022 Chamber Annual Mixer

              The Hopewell/Prince George Chamber of Commerce held its annual mixer at the Jordan Point Marina for the second year.  Attendants mingled on the dock and appreciated the crisp October day out on the water. The John Fetherston Band strummed classic rock tunes, influencing many to sing along and sway to the familiar beat. This mixer is an opportunity for organizations who belong to the chamber to team build and network during a casual event.  Nicole Fernandez, a member of the HPG Board of Directors and a

              Restoring the Prehistoric Sturgeon in the James River
              Friday, August 10, 2018
              Restoring the Prehistoric Sturgeon in the James River

              Matt Balazik is working to restore prehistoric sturgeon to James River in VirginiaHopewell and Prince George, VA - Matt Balazik, PhD, is helping to restore the Atlantic sturgeon to the James River in Virginia. Balazik works for the Army Corps of Engineers and is a research assistant professor at the Virginia Commonwealth University Rice Rivers Center, just south of Hopewell, Virginia. Balazik grew up in a house in Prince George County. “I could throw a baseball from my lawn into the James,” he said. “We

              News Release: 6/14/2018
              Friday, June 15, 2018
              News Release: 6/14/2018

              Come out for the 5th Annual Get Your Butts to Broadway on Saturday, June 30th from 5-9pm! This annual amateur pork butt competition will take place along E Broadway Avenue between Route 10 and Hopewell Street! Admission is free, but tasting tickets are $15 and include a sampling of each competitor's BBQ as well as a ballot to vote for the People's Choice Award! Voting for the People's Choice will end at 7pm, but tastings will be available until 8pm. Tickets are available

              Donna Meade Brings Back Old Dominion Barn Dance to Hopewell, Virginia
              Thursday, June 14, 2018
              Donna Meade Brings Back Old Dominion Barn Dance to Hopewell, Virginia

              HOPEWELL, VA. MAY 30, 2018 Donna Meade, a former Mercury-Polygram recording artist and the widow of country music singer Jimmy Dean, is recreating the Old Dominion Barn Dance in Hopewell, VA. “I believe that good, wholesome, traditional country music will never go away,” said Meade. “The Barn Dance is a beloved and legendary show that rivaled the Grand Ole Opry in its heyday, and an important part of Virginia's history and culture. As long as I am able I hope to keep it going, and then pass the torch

              Pocahontas' Story at Henricus Near Hopewell and Prince George County, Virginia
              Wednesday, June 13, 2018
              Pocahontas' Story at Henricus Near Hopewell and Prince George County, Virginia

              Did you know Pocahontas lived in Central Virginia? Did you know she lived at the settlement of Henricus for a short period? photo: http://womensbios.lib.virginia.edu/featured?id=POCAHONTAS Here is what Historians at Henricus Historical Park have to say: "Captured by Captain Samual Argall in 1613, Pocahontas was initially taken to Jamestown. Sir Thomas Gates was fearful of reprisal from Powhatan, and turned her over to Sir Thomas Dale at Henricus. Dale instructed Reverend Alexander Whitaker to care for

              Picturesque Small Town in Central Virginia
              Monday, June 11, 2018
              Picturesque Small Town in Central Virginia

              A picture says a thousand words, I'll let these speak for themselves   

              Fishing With Frank near Prince George County Virginia
              Wednesday, June 06, 2018
              Fishing With Frank near Prince George County Virginia

              Local fishing pro Frank Poirier spent an afternoon taking us fishing! What a great guy and and true lover of nature. We'll let a few pictures speak for themselves. 

              Kayaking in Central Virginia near Prince George County Virginia
              Monday, June 04, 2018
              Kayaking in Central Virginia near Prince George County Virginia

              With 2 beautiful scenic rivers and 2 peaceful lakes, Central Virginia is a great kayaking destination for the summer and fall.Hopewell Recreation and Parks will hold kayaking-for-beginners-style excursions throughout the summer, read more and register HERE. Want to be featured in our tourism advertisements? Send us your kayaking pictures and/or headshot to tourism@hpgchamber.org Check out these websites for more info on the local waterways you can explore on a kayak:Lake ChesdinAppomattox RiverJames

              Mysterious Brewery Bottles in Hopewel...
              Monday, May 28, 2018
              Mysterious Brewery Bottles in Hopewell, Virginia

              Last week at Hopewell Downtown Partnership’s Third Thursday event I met a man who had questions about glass bottles he found which read Hopewell Brewery. He lives on the Appomattox River and has collected 10 of these Hopewell Brewery bottles and says he usually finds them in groups of 2-3 at a time. Have you seen bottles like these? Do you know anything about a Hopewell Brewery? Stay tuned for future blogs as we delve into the cool mystery!

              Pamplin Park Offers Audio Walking Tour, Adds Sight and Sound to Civil War Site
              Friday, May 25, 2018
              Pamplin Park Offers Audio Walking Tour, Adds Sight and Sound to Civil War Site

              Hopewell/Prince George, VA -Pamplin Historical Park is offering tourists a new audio tour that includes a brief five minute walk or a half day stroll covering more than 30 outdoor stops. The 422-acre Civil War park includes four museums, three anti-bellum homes, living history demonstrations, a Civil War battlefield and a Civil War Adventure Camp. Agrarian lovers will find an antebellum kitchen garden, field plants like wheat, corn, cotton and tobacco, a gardening demonstrations, grazing sheep and

              Genealogy at City Point National Cemetery in Hopewell, Virginia
              Wednesday, May 16, 2018
              Genealogy at City Point National Cemetery in Hopewell, Virginia

              Last week we helped a couple who were traveling from Maine to find the burial site of a great-grandfather who served as a doctor in the Civil War. They knew he was buried in “City Point, VA” because the family had a marker in remembrance back in Maine inscribed with “buried in City Point, VA.” I showed them a map and we decided he was most likely buried at City Point National Cemetery here in Hopewell, which as most locals know was once called “City Point” in history. Little did they realize there are

              Spend Summer Downtown in Hopewell, Virginia
              Monday, May 07, 2018
              Spend Summer Downtown in Hopewell, Virginia

              Have you visited Downtown Hopewell recently?! It is turning into quite the quaint little destination! From sold-out concerts to personalized coffee blends, downtown Hopewell has something for everyone. Downtown Hopewell is designated as fully designated Main Street Community, complete with historical buildings, yummy food, and eclectic shopping. Shop owners downtown are friendly and inviting, delivering true southern hospitality. Make a full afternoon of walking downtown between the historic, renovated,

              Riverfront Relaxation in Hopewell and Prince George County, Virginia
              Wednesday, April 25, 2018
              Riverfront Relaxation in Hopewell and Prince George County, Virginia

              Visit these beautiful riverfront parks in Hopewell and Prince George County, Virginia Appomattox River Reginal Park –kayak/canoe launch 800 Folar Trail, N. Prince George, VA 23860 City Park –pier   245 Appomattox St, Hopewell, VA 23860 Old City Point Waterfront Park –boardwalk   1199 Pecan Ave, Hopewell, VA 23860 Anchor Point Marina 303 Beacon Ridge Dr, Hopewell, VA 23860 Jordan Point Yacht Haven 101 Jordan Point Rd, Hopewell, VA 23860 Hopewell City Marina –kayak/canoe launch 1051 Riverside

              Visitor Center at Fort Lee in Prince George County
              Friday, April 13, 2018
              Visitor Center at Fort Lee in Prince George County

              To visit Fort Lee, located in Prince George County Virginia, you will need to first stop at the Dukes Welcome Center. The Dukes Welcome Center currently houses Fort Lee’s Visitor Information Office, the offices of the Physical Security branch, the Visitor Control Center, and Weapon Registration.   The Visitor Information Office can help visitors find a destination on post and answer general questions about Fort Lee services.   Whether you’re visiting a family member, looking for the museums, or are

              Museums at Fort Lee in Prince George County, VA.
              Wednesday, April 11, 2018
              Museums at Fort Lee in Prince George County, VA.

              Have you visited the U.S. Army Quartermaster Museum or U.S. Army Women's Museum?Petersburg Area Regional Tourism hosted Virginia This Morning on CBS 6 at Fort Lee and highlighted the two great museums there. Make sure to to stop at Fort Lee Visitor Information (located to the right of Lee Gate on Rt 36) first to get a visitors pass. Watch this video for more info!  https://www.facebook.com/petersburg.region/videos/2075174156059719/  Visit the Hopewell/Prince George Visitor Welcome Center to plan your day

              Run Through HIstory Near Hopewell and Prince George, Virginia
              Friday, March 30, 2018
              Run Through HIstory Near Hopewell and Prince George, Virginia

              Pamplin Historical Park's Breakthrough Trail 5k On Saturday March 31st you have a unique opportunity to combine history and outdoor recreation! This first time event is a partnership between the Park and Tri-Cities Road Runners. The race will take place on historic Civil War battlefield trails starting at the Hart Farm and finishing at the Freedom Garden. A course map can be viewed http://pamplinpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Breakthrough-5K-Map2.jpg. Top adult overall male and female finishers and

              New Access to River Recreation in Prince George County, Virginia
              Monday, March 26, 2018
              New Access to River Recreation in Prince George County, Virginia

              Get ready to paddle the Appomattox!  We cut the ribbon Saturday at the new kayak/canoe launch at the Appomattox River Regional Park! Follow the road all the way back to the river where there is a restroom, pavilion with picnic tables, parking, kayak launch, and a beautiful nature trail. Thanks to the support from local groups and community members! PG Rotary, FOLAR, Regional Jail, Fort Lee, City and County Elected Officials, H/PG Chamber, Christ and Grace Episcopal Church and more were on hand to

              Study Women’s History in Hopewell and Prince George County, Virginia
              Wednesday, March 21, 2018
              Study Women’s History in Hopewell and Prince George County, Virginia

              Without women, where would we be? Without mothers, grandmother, aunts, or sisters what kind of world would we live in? Travel through time and follow the history of women who shaped our region and our country. Henricus Historical Park, where Pocahontas spent timeGrant’s Cabin at Appomattox Manor in Historic City Point, where Mrs. Grant visited her husbandWeston Plantation, where Mrs. Gilliam raised a family and farmPamplin Historical Park, where Mrs. Boisseau shared her property with soldiersPrince

              Spend the Day in Prince George County, VA!
              Monday, March 19, 2018
              Spend the Day in Prince George County, VA!

              Spend your day in "small-town-USA" right here in Prince George County, Virginia! Start with a light breakfast at Prince George Family BBQ on rt 460. Cross over rt 460 and take a drive through "New Bohemia" to The Prince George Regional Heritage Center located 6406 Courthouse Rd, Prince George, VA 23875. Here, you'll follow the timeline of the county's richly diverse history from prehistory to present! Next, drive out to 400 year old Martian's Brandon Episcopal Church located 18721 James River Dr, Spring

              Visit the 43rd Annual Culinary Competition on Fort Lee, Virginia
              Monday, March 12, 2018
              Visit the 43rd Annual Culinary Competition on Fort Lee, Virginia

              March 12, 2018. Don’t miss an exciting opportunity to taste the hard work of the Advanced Food Service Training Division at Fort Lee, VA. Today through the 15th you can glimpse into the world of Fort Lee’s training operations by attending different culinary events held at McLaughlin Fitness Center located 500 Lee Ave, Fort Lee, VA 23801. Beginning at 9AM and lasting until 4:30PM, the students of the Advanced Food Service Training Division will be participating in live cooking events, individual

              Upcoming History Events in Prince George County, Virginia
              Monday, February 26, 2018
              Upcoming History Events in Prince George County, Virginia

              On Saturday, March 3rd at 4:00 pm there will be a 400th Anniversary Celebration of Martin’s Brandon Church. This event will be the first of four observances to commemorate the four hundred year existence of John Martin’s Brandon and particularly its parish church. Martin was one of the original settlers at Jamestown. There will be special interpretations, the inaugural showing of a video that traces the earliest years, and exhibits depicting the parish’s long history and heritage. A reception will follow

              Get Outside! Last Step to Beat Winter Blues in Hopewell and Prince George County, Virginia
              Friday, February 23, 2018
              Get Outside! Last Step to Beat Winter Blues in Hopewell and Prince George County, Virginia

              There are lots of beautiful parks and scenic river views in Hopewell and Prince George County, VA. I think the best way to experience both of these is an organized running or walking event! With the warmer months fast approaching, you can bet there will many opportunities to participate in an event incorporating outdoor recreation and the beautiful rivers we are lucky to have here! The combination of exercising releasing endorphins and calming feelings induced by the visual aesthetic of riverfront trails

              Plan a Trip to Beat Winter Blues and Visit Hopewell and Prince George County Virginia
              Monday, February 19, 2018
              Plan a Trip to Beat Winter Blues and Visit Hopewell and Prince George County Virginia

              Step 4 to beating the winter blues is planning a trip. Not only will the trip lift lift your spirits, the planning process will, too! There are plenty of hotels, and even a few bed and breakfasts for you to choose from, in and near Hopewell and Prince George County, VA. There are plenty of activities to occupy your time here, too! Hiking, biking, kayaking, fishing, boating, historic tours, delicious food, concerts, movies, and more! We are an convenient and affordable "hub" for day trips to Richmond,

              Turn on the Tunes in Hopewell and Prince George County, Virginia
              Friday, February 16, 2018
              Turn on the Tunes in Hopewell and Prince George County, Virginia

              If you’re keeping up with our list of ways to beat the winter blues, welcome back! If you’ve just found this lone blog, check out the rest of the series here. “Turn on the tunes” immediately makes me think of a car ride with the windows down and the radio blasting my favorite song. “Turn on the tunes” also makes me think of a warm summer evening listening to live music at Cul’s Courthouse Grille.  “Turn on the tunes” makes me think of the outdoor concert series at Weston Plantation sponsored by the

              Feelin’ Saucy? Visit Hopewell/Prince George, Virginia
              Wednesday, February 07, 2018
              Feelin’ Saucy? Visit Hopewell/Prince George, Virginia

              When you hear the word“saucy”what comes to mind? My mind immediately visualizes 2 things: a plate of spaghetti and a mountain of barbeque pork. Good thing we have both right here in Hopewell and Prince George County, VA to satisfy both cravings! Visit 1: Luca Italian Restaurant, 6619 Courthouse Rd. Prince George, VA 23875 Visit 2: Saucy’s BBQ, 207 E City Point Rd, Hopewell, VA 23860

              Trucks, and tractors, and classic cars, oh my! Near Hopewell, Virginia
              Friday, February 02, 2018
              Trucks, and tractors, and classic cars, oh my! Near Hopewell, Virginia

              The Keystone Tractor Museum in Colonial Heights, VA is home to 60 trucks and 180 tractors on display! And that’s just counting those on display; behind-the-scenes are more waiting to be restored! This family owned and operated museum is a time capsule that feeds not only your mind and memories, but your belly, too! When you walk through the front doors you’re greeted with delicious smells of barbeque pork…absolutely mouthwatering. I was most surprised to find a Hopewell, VA artifact! An early Hopewell

              National Fun at Work Day 2018 at Hopewell/Prince George Visitor Welcome Center
              Wednesday, January 31, 2018
              National Fun at Work Day 2018 at Hopewell/Prince George Visitor Welcome Center

                Did you know Jan 28th was National Fun at Work Day?! We celebrated with DONUTS! (Thanks, Gail!) It makes sense that allowing a little fun at work every once in a while increases productivity, leads to higher employee retention and makes a more positive work environment! This leads to more productive, creative and loyal workers. I don’t wanna’ toot our own horns, but the staff here at the Hopewell/Prince George Visitor Welcome Center is always having fun and working hard, we are a great team! We

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