Visitors to the island will likely find themselves in this museum as it's one of the few tangible…read morethings to do. It is a large shotgun house which has been repurposed for this use. There is a small admission charge, but they do take all major cards. The short movie that they play is a little schmaltzy, but it does have some interesting moments. The movie and the exhibits both mention the decline of the island, but stay oddly silent on all the controversy surrounding sea walls and dredging and sea levels. The exhibits are highly specific and contain a lot of primary source documents. It is not generic material by any means and is worth perusing. Given that the museum is close to the dock, I suspect a common pattern for many will be to travel the island and then check out the museum on the way back, which worked out fine for me.

We didn't think a tiny island museum like this would be much to look at... we were wrong! Since…read morethere's little to do here, the museum offers a perfect snapshot of life in Tangier and shouldn't be missed! Whether you come by bike, golf cart, or stroll here as we did, this museum is just a hop, skip and a jump from the cruise pier. Located on the marshy outskirts of the bay, this is a really well thought out and planned space full of interesting displays. This secluded island is somewhat of an enigma and the museum explains much of the history and mystery surrounding this fascinating floating village. The quaint cottage styled building is inviting bedecked with cool concrete crab chairs and a checkerboard table. Inside, we were greeting by two sweet ladies who gave us some highlights to see! We paid the nominal fee of $3 and made sure we also donated a few dollars in the box for upkeep and restoration. It was refreshing to see that this museum, being one of the few tourist attractions on the island, didn't try to gouge their visitors. We took our time exploring each exhibit which included some War history, the Indians who once occupied the island, Captain John Smith's role in Tangier history, boating and crabbing displays, artifacts, maps, newspaper clippings, artwork, photos, models, and more. We sat and enjoyed the video describing the struggles on the island, the challenging lifestyle here, and the fisherman who love it and strive to keep it afloat! The moving footage on the video not only depicts the gorgeous Chesapeake Bay, and the abundant water life and wildlife seen here, but it also shows interviews of some of the folks that live and work on the island. One local Tangier waterman is quoted saying, "It is not an easy way of life. In fact, it is a true labor of love..." The restrooms were clean and tidy. But cell service can be a struggle here on the island so you'll have a chance to really connect with the relaxed vibe and friendly people around you! The gift shop had some cool postcards, trinkets, jewelry and a great selection of books. We purchased the one about Tangier's history and I can't wait to delve into it. For lover's of Virginia, the Chesapeake Bay, quirky small towns, history buffs or just curious tourists, all you need to know about Tangier Island can be discovered here!

First let me say that I think I have invented a invisibility cloak. We visited this place as part…read moreof a wine tour on Saturday Oct 11th. I think we had at least 4 or 5 people that worked there walk by, around, and past us. If you are thinking about driving to this place .....give them a call and explain to them what you look like. If they don't know what you look like they won't recognize you as a customer and walk by, around, and past you also. Or...Save your time, gas, and money and just don't visit this business.

A mile down the dirt-gravel road is a small historic white manor house perched elegantly along a…read moresmall bay off the Potomac River surrounded by a smattering of gnarly trees, immediately you'll think... this place has got character. Once inside, whether the Wine Cottage or inside the manor's open kitchen overlooking the bay and spectacular sunsets if you're there late enough, you are greeted with warm smiles and friendly conversation. The owners really know their stuff when it comes to the wines they create and they are passionate about it too. Their focus is more boutique in comparison to other wineries, they are small batch and cater more to their extensive wine club and true wine connoisseurs than weekend winos who demand cheap sweetness. They truly care about their patrons and visitors so remember this is a small scale winery, its not about the money, its about the craft, there aren't a bunch of employees running about, this is a local families passion. Have patience and understanding if you go and they seem a bit stretched thin, they just might be, but they are excited you are there, so speak up if you feel neglected, I'm sure its not their intention, ever. Don't be fooled, even though Slack Winery's vineyard isn't located at Woodlawn, it can be found 20 miles down the road on a farm called Jubilee and impressively enough all their wines are made with their estate-grown grapes. Slack Winery is a true Maryland wine experience! If you decide to go, go for an experience, look around, enjoy the scenery, make a new friend, sip the wine and think about what you're tasting instead of gulping it for a buzz, support local, and most of all live in the moment. The prices are a bit high for their bottles but they don't have economy of scale to make them as low as those high producers out in California.

What a find!! Being in the hospitality business over 35…read moreyears and to experience a Beauty with David as the owner, that truly knows how too entertain on highest level. We felt so welcomed. When we drove up that little Mansion we could not believe our Eyes. Directly on the water in a magical setting...something we will never forget and definitely will revisit! We were greeted and got a tour that justified its history. We did have perfect weather conditions, so when we came back from dinner, we enjoyed ourselves for a little walk around the gardens and lake. The view from our balcony was stunning...you really have to pinch yourself...just making sure you're not dreaming...it made us feel happy as can be. The next morning...David prepared a beautiful spread of breakfast. Crab &Swiss cheese omelette, roasted Yukon potato, turkey bacon, country sausage, the bread basket had lavish varieties and customed as well towards my girl who has celiac disease with gluten free options, Room tempered butter, I think even the raspberry marmalade was homemade, fresh berries...I mean nothing was missing and it was put together with such care. Since we were the first of the season...David was able to join us. What a great morning we had thanks to him...thank you so very much!! A must see venue, that is highly recommended!

This is a really wonderful community theater. The venue is great. Plenty of parking, nice seats a…read moregood stage and lobby. The choice of plays are varied and wonderful and fun. The acting is delightful and the sets, costumes, props, lighting and all are so well done. They make special cocktails specifically for each play. The food available is all homemade by the volunteers who run the place. This is true community theater and is a total delight from start to finish. If you can get tickets - you should.go.

A group of 5 of us, went in for the first time and saw "And Then There Were None". What a great…read moreexperience!! The actors and actresses were top notch and passionate about what they were doing. The theater is very charming with vintage flair! They serve wine and drinks along with deserts. I will be looking forward to coming back to see the next play they offer and am happy to realize the community offers such lovely and classic entertainment such as this! If you are thinking of seeing a play, I would highly recommend doing so. Plus the ticket process was very easy. I bought tickets online and when we arrive our tickets were right there, I didn't have to show emails or bring confirmation. 5 Star Experience!

Awesome owners great job. They got us in and gave us great suggestions on local places to visit…read more There is so much to do and places to eat and so much historic sites.

The perfect spot to stay while visiting eastern VA. It's…read morethe most convenient place to overnight after attending a Rappahannok Concert and the hosts are terrific. They're so helful and cordial whether on the telephone or in person. The Best!!

Food is great. The fish coating is light and has a good flavor…read more The woman who owns it is so nice and very helpful. I would have taken a picture but I was too busy eating!!

We used the transient dock for brief stay at White Point in January. It's a beautiful, quiet…read morelocation in a well-protected harbor. Plenty of water for our 5' draft. The simple, unpretentious atmosphere makes it easy to relax. The owner is hands-on, pleasant, and easy to work with. Overall, a no-stress experience, and isn't that what boating is supposed to be? For what we needed and expected, that is well worth 5 stars.

This is a cute little yacht club with an amazing water view. It's old but well-maintained. I went…read morethere for oyster roast. We had 1000 fresh oysters and had a great time. I purchased a souvenir shucked oyster. Much cheaper than my favorite Whole Foods. I paid $35 and guests paid $40 for our event. Bus ride from Tyson's was included.I found their oyster event at their homepage. $25 for members and $30 for guests. It was 14th Nov. I wish I had known it. I can't wait for the next event:q Price: Good. Customer service: Fantastic. Parking lot: Free.

Always hard to write a bad review of a cool attraction & I certainly can't here! The grounds are…read morewell kept, there is a nice museum & gift shop on the site - and- we had our own guided tour of the lighthouse & keepers' quarters. Staff on-site were friendly and informative. Museum had a lot of interesting information about the lighthouse and nearby area - also nice and cool on a hot day ;) If you're a lighthouse buff - this should definitely be on your to-see list!

Despite being a pretty seasoned veteran of Southern Maryland tourism, I managed to drive past this…read moreplace until now. That's because it is a pretty significant detour from anything else, even the small settlements and local attractions elsewhere in the area. Upon arriving I was offered the choice to roam the grounds for free or pay to get inside the lighthouse and museum exhibits, which I did. It's a small museum covering a couple of rooms, but does have some interesting bits. Notably, there is apparently a sunken German U-boat offshore, a relic of military experiments conducted on it after it was surrendered to the U.S. military. But you can't see the real thing unless you're an expert diver. The lighthouse is quite tiny as these things go, and you can't see a ton from it. There's a brief tour of the neighboring quarters as well. There was another building of exhibits that I didn't visit. There is a beach; it is quite tiny but there isn't a ton of public land on the lower Potomac. Notably, the houses one drives past on the way in have their own little stretches of beach which appear to catch some nice breezes. The river is quite estuarine at this point. As with a lot of little attractions down this way, I'm not mad that I stopped and took a look, but I don't think that you'll miss a ton if you see the sign on route 4 and keep driving. I'm glad the site is preserved for public use. Notably, there's also a large and free picnic area.