Longtime VC&NS member & JRBF participant, Mr. Mac Sammons, (above photo with blue vest) has challenged all members to donate $1000 towards our museum and preserving history. Mac wrote a nice letter regarding the recent Sweep sent out via email: Click here to see the pdf file of Mac’s May 20th, 2020 letter.
Category: James River Batteau Festival
Minnie Lee May McGehee, Rest in Peace
“We have come to an end of an era”, said Bill Trout upon hearing the sad news of Minnie Lee McGehee’s passing. We are sad to announce the passing of VC&NS Lifetime Member, Mrs. Minnie Lee McGehee. Minnie Lee was a lifetime member of the VC&NS. She wrote many articles for The Tiller and wrote many books… Continue reading Minnie Lee May McGehee, Rest in Peace
Annual Fall Float and Meeting of the James River Batteau Festival. Howardsville, VA, October 20th, 2018.
The JRBF fall meeting took place on October 20, 2018 at Howardsville. The day started out cool and cloudy but the weather turned beautiful and it was a lovely fall day. The fun and fellowship included a paddle from Wingina to Howardsville just prior to the meeting and even the foot of mud on the… Continue reading Annual Fall Float and Meeting of the James River Batteau Festival. Howardsville, VA, October 20th, 2018.