Rice's Hotel/Hughlett's Tavern

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An Historic Landmark  in Heathsville, Virginia

 the last surviving 1700's structure of its kind in Virginia's Northern Neck

 

A fire that started in the lobby caused major damage the night of April 3, 2009.  The structure is sound, but the lobby, stairwell and one bedroom were hit hard and the building sustained smoke damage throughout.

 

The Restaurant & Gift Shop are closed due to the fire, please watch for updates.

Tavern Talk June 16, 2009

I hope those of you who can, will come to the Farmers Market this Saturday, June 20th,  9 - 1 pm.  The Market will have the Northern Neck Kennel Club on hand to encourage folks to participate, with their dogs in a rally and paw painting.  So, bring your dog and see if they are a true artist!  Remember to leash your dog and pick-up bags will be available to keep the Market area accessible!

The Weavers and Spinners will ask you to brush your dog and have their fur spun into a skein of yarn!!

Don't forget Members and Friends Pub Nite on Thurs, June 25th from 6 - 8 pm.  Bring a dish to share OR a friend you would like to bring to the Tavern Family.

 Are you interested in Scrapbooking?.......Blacksmithing?..........Quilting?.........Woodworking?......

How about being a docent for the organization?.....  You can get details for these opportunities through the Foundation Office, so call or email your request.

 Do you need to rent a building for a homeowners association meeting?....birthday?.......club or organization meeting?  Please consider our building in your consideration process.

 Thanks in advance for your continued support..... 

Ellen Hollows

Director of Operations

 

RICES HOTEL HUGHLETTS TAVERN

804-580-3377

 

 

 

PLEASE check your local papers for times - and other events....

Thanks

Ellen

 

Building Update:

Hall Construction is continuing to move forward with the interior rebuilding of the Tavern.  All the lath has been sealed, wall board is ordered, the electricity is being inspected and installation ordered.

The Tavern will be completed repainted inside and the colors are being organized.  I will continue to provide you with updates and as soon as a date is announced, I will let you know.

 

For information on Tavern Events or Happenings, please email: rhhtadmin@earthlink.net or call 804-580-3377.

 

 

Quilt Guild meets the first Tuesday of each month in the TMB.

 

Blacksmith Guild meets every Tues, Thurs and Sat in the Forge.

 

Woodworkers Guild – call for more information – meets offsite.

 

Building Rental:  Please let your friends know that the Transportation Museum Building is available for rent.  If anyone asks or an organization would like to rent the building, please have them call the Foundation Office (580-3377) for information.

Members:   please make sure we have your updated email account, the foundation will be moving closer to a paperless system.   In order to receive the most up to date information - PLEASE make sure we have your email address!!  Please notify the office at 580-3377 or email to rhhtadmin@earthlink.net.

 

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RH/HT Foundation, Inc.
PO Box 579
73 Monument Place
Heathsville, VA 22473

Foundation Office 804-580-3377
Tavern Restaurant 804-580-7900
Tavern Store 804-580-3536

A historic landmark, Rice's Hotel no longer accommodates overnight guests.

Email:  RH/HT Foundation