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On the cover: The 17,000 square-foot New Kent Winery designed by Williamsburg architect John Hopke, is the centerpiece of the New Kent Vineyards development. The winery is constructed using materials reclaimed from buildings that are over a century old.

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By William H. Whitley, Interim County Administrator

I am honored to welcome you to scenic New Kent County, Virginia, home of two First Ladies. New Kent is strate-

gically located in Central Virginia, along Interstate 64, between Richmond and Wil-liamsburg. It is bounded on the north by the Pamunkey and York Rivers, and on the south by the Chickahominy River.

New Kent County was formed in 1654 by the House of Burgesses when it was carved from what was then York County. New Kent’s original land area included what is now the Counties of King William, King and Queen, Spotsylvania, Louisa and parts of Caroline, Hanover and James City Counties. In fact, in the very early years of our country, New Kent County extended to the “edges of the frontier” and therefore, theoretically speaking, to the Pacifi c Ocean. New Kent is the birthplace of two First Ladies – Martha Washington and Letitia Christian Tyler. It was also the location of the longhouses of Chief Powhatan and his daughter, Pocahontas. Bacon’s Rebellion ended on New Kent soil in 1676. Civil War troops marched and camped in New Kent, and the Washington-Rochambeau route winds through the New Kent countryside.

New Kent is also home to sever-al major historical attractions and tourist destinations:

HISTORICAL ATTRACTIONS

St. Peter’s Parish Church

St. Peter’s Parish was established in 1679. Construction on the present church building began in 1701 and was completed by 1703. A parish

with a rich and in-teresting history, St. Peter’s has been a church to count-less people through the years, including some as well known as George and Mar-tha Washington, who were married in this parish (and possibly in the

church building itself) in 1759. Robert E. Lee and his family worshipped here and helped rebuild the church after the War Between the States. The parish has known peace and prosperity, war and poverty, happiness and tragedy. Far from being merely a shrine to George and Martha Washington, St. Peter’s is now an active and thriving parish with many activities for all ages.

Old New Kent CourthouseAfter a three-building courthouse

complex was partially destroyed by fi re during Civil War hostilities in 1862, one of the buildings was repaired and used as the courthouse until the building now known as the old courthouse was built in 1909. The old New Kent Courthouse building now serves as offi ce space.

Historic Jail Located in the Courthouse village, the

Historic Jail was built in 1910 and is open daily to the public.

Cedar Grove Cemetery Cedar Grove Cemetery is the grave site

of Letitia Tyler Christian, wife of President John Tyler, the 10th President of the United States. Letitia Christian died on September 10, 1842, while her husband was serving as President, and was buried in the fam-ily cemetery on her family’s plantation. The cemetery is open to the public for visitation.

Welcome to Scenic New Kent County!Numbers to Know . . . . . . . . . . . 3Welcome Message . . . . . . . . . . . 3Historical Attractions . . . . . . . . . 3Tourist Destinations . . . . . . . . . . 4County Government Guide . . . . 6Board of Supervisors . . . . . . . . . 6Offi ce of the County Attorney . 6Constitutional Offi cers . . . . . . . 7Libraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Boards, Commissions and Committees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10School Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Polling Locations . . . . . . . . . . . .11Economic Development . . . . . .11History of New Kent . . . . . . . . 12St. Peter’s Parrish . . . . . . . . . . . 13Colonial Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Public Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Parks and Recreation . . . . . . . . 14

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TOURIST DESTINATIONS

New Kent Winery and VineyardsThe 17,000 square-foot New Kent Winery (shown

above)designed by Williamsburg architect John Hopke, is the centerpiece of the New Kent Vineyards development. The winery is constructed using materials reclaimed from buildings that are over a century old. Beautiful old heart-pine trusses are from a 1901 Southern Railroad Depot that was located in the Shockoe Bottom area of Richmond. The Heart Pine timbers and fl oors came from a Con-necticut warehouse that was constructed in 1852. The stunning exterior appearance was achieved using handmade, pre-Civil War bricks merged with siding and roof shingles which were milled from Cypress logs that had been submerged in North Florida Rivers for over one-hundred years. Reprocessed cop-per bedecks the porch roofs. The result is an inviting and warm structure that refl ects the quality wines produced within.

In addition to New Kent Winery, New Kent is home to four premier golf courses, a world class Thoroughbred and Harness Racing track as well as many recreational opportunities and options for those interested in the horse industry. All in all, New Kent’s approximate 18,000 residents enjoy a high quality of life in a relaxed and peaceful atmosphere.

These days New Kent is served by its own general aviation airport, and is in close proximity to major commercial airports in Richmond, Newport News and Norfolk. Also conveniently nearby are two major shipping ports -- the Richmond Deep-water Terminal and the Port of Hampton Roads. Over nine-teen million travelers annually drive through New Kent along Interstate 64 (53,400 travelers daily), which runs through the entire length of the County and provides four interstate inter-changes in New Kent. There is also easy access to both Inter-states 95 and 295. Amtrak stations are easily accessed in nearby Williamsburg and Richmond, and Norfolk Southern and CSX provide transport for goods and merchandise.

The economy of New Kent is vital and growing. The pre-dominant economic sectors are services, government, construction, trade, agri-culture and manufactur-ing. The County of New Kent’s civilian labor force is roughly 9,455 (2008) and its unemployment rate of 4.04%

(2008) is consistently lower than the state and national aver-ages.

As Interim County Administrator, I would encourage you to come and visit our rural community. County staff and I look forward to welcoming and sharing with you what we already know – “New Kent is a great place to grow”!

For additional information go to www.co.new-kent.va.us or call (804) 966-9861.

“New Kent is a great place to grow!”

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The County Administrator’s offi ce is located in Room 201 of the administration building at 12007 Courthouse Circle, New Kent, VA 23124. Offi ce hours are Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Fax number is (804) 966-9370.

Interim County Administrator:William H. Whitley — P O Box 50 New Kent VA [email protected] (804) 966-9695

Deputy Clerk of the Board:Connie C. Nalls — P. O. Box 50 New Kent, VA 23124 [email protected] (804) 966-9687

Executive Assistant:Krista M. Jones — P. O. Box 50 New Kent, VA 23124 [email protected] (804) 966-9683

Board of SupervisorsA fi ve-member Board of Supervisors, whose members serve

concurrent four-year terms, governs new Kent County. Members are elected by district. The term of the current Board runs from Jan. 1, 2008 through Dec. 31, 2011.

The Board normally holds its regular business meetings at 6 p.m. on the second Monday of each month, with public hearings starting no earlier than 7 p.m. Work sessions are held at 3 p.m. on the last Wednesday of the month. All meetings are held in the Boardroom of the County Administration Building located at 12007 Courthouse Circle, New Kent, Virginia, 23124 unless other-wise advertised.

District One (1) Voting Precincts: Tunstall & Southern BranchThomas W. Evelyn 9245 Old Church Road New Kent VA 23124 (804) 310-7333 [email protected]

District Two (2)Voting Precincts: Quinton & KentwoodD. M. “Marty” Sparks 2009 Vice Chairman 6831 North Hairpin Drive Quinton VA 23141 (804) 932-3910 [email protected]

District Three (3)Voting Precincts: Watkins & CumberlandJames H. Burrell 14510 Ebb Circle Lanexa VA 23089 (804) 380-4264 [email protected]

District Four (4)Voting Precincts: Airport & Chickahominy RiverStran L. Trout 7200 Lakeshore Drive Quinton VA 23141 (804) 932-3663 [email protected]

District Five (5)Voting Precincts: Eltham & Providence ForgeW. R. “Ray” Davis, Jr. 2009 Chairman 7610 Davis Pond Road Eltham VA 23181 (804) 843-4001 [email protected]

Offi ce of the County AttorneyThe County Attorney is appointed by the Board of Supervisors

to advise and represent them, the County Administrator, the vari-ous commissions and boards they appoint, and County employees as they go about the County’s business. The County Attorney also represents the Planning Commission, the Economic Development Authority, and the Department of Social Services. Currently, the Offi ce consists of one lawyer and one legal assistant.

We’re open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. You can reach us through the county switchboard at (804) 966-9861. Our fax number is (804) 966-9370.

Our mailing address is: Offi ce of the County Attorney Post Of-fi ce Box 50 12007 Courthouse Circle New Kent, Virginia 23124

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Constitutional Offi cersThe offi ce of the Clerk of the Circuit Court dates from 1619.

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Treasurers are the chief fi nancial offi cers for their localities, collecting taxes and local fees and making payments on behalf of the local government. Treasurers are responsible for every form of revenue that comes in — real estate taxes, personal property taxes, license taxes, water and sewage charges, permit fees, state income tax and court, sheriff and clerk fees. They also manage investment of local funds and maintain records of local fi nances.

Treasurer Herbert C. Jones, Jr. P. O. Box 109 New Kent, VA 23124 Phone: (804) 966-9615 Fax: (804) 966-8538.

LibrariesHeritage Public Library serves the citizens of Charles City

and New Kent. Library patrons from both counties are free to use

whichever branch is more convenient or accessible to them. Your library card works at both branches. You can request items from either library branch to be brought to the library branch that you use and you can return your library items to either location.

Boards, Commissions and CommitteesAffordable Housing Advisory Committee: Created by the

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Agricultural and Forestal District Advisory Committee: Ad-vises the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors and as-sists in creating, reviewing, modifying, continuing or terminating agricultural and forestal districts within the County, and renders expert advice as to the nature of farming and forestry, as well as agricultural and forestal resources within the district. Meets “as needed” in the Boardroom. Four-year terms. Comprised of one appointee from each election district and three at-large members (four members must be landowners engaged in agricultural or for-estal production) as well as one member of the Board of Supervi-sors and the Chief Property Assessment Offi cer.

Airport Advisory Commission: Assists the County in the planning, organization, direction and administration of the New Kent Airport. Meets on the 3rd Wednesday of January, March, May, July, September and November at 6 p.m. at the New Kent Airport. Is comprised of one appointee from each election district, and one member of the Board of Supervisors. Four-year terms.

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Clean County Commission: The function of this group is to develop litter control programs for which State litter control grants can be expended; is dedicated to the cause of a cleaner, more at-tractive community; conducts publicity campaigns and education programs on litter control; promotes law enforcement as it relates to litter, programs for the removal of litter, placement of anti-lit-ter signs, litter containers and programs including recycling; pro-motes the preservation of trees and the encouragement/support of beautifi cation projects undertaken by various organizations. Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of January, February, March, April, May, September, October and November in the County Administration Building. Four-year terms. Composed of one appointee from each election district and two at-large members

Economic Development Authority: The function of this body is to promote the orderly economic growth of New Kent without detriment to the County’s natural environment and in a manner consistent with the direction provided by the Board of Supervisors in the County’s Land Use Plan and Ordinance. Meets at 8:30 a.m. on the 3rd Thursday of each month in the Kent England Room at the Visitors & Commerce Center. Four-year terms. Composed of one appointee from each election district and two at-large mem-bers.

Electoral Board: Members of this body are appointed by the Judge of the New Kent Circuit Court to three-year terms.

Equalization Board: Members of this fi ve-member board are nominated by the Board of Supervisors for Circuit Court appoint-ment. This board has specifi c powers limited to the review of real

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Farms of New Kent Community Development Authority Board: Created in December 2005 for the purpose of exercising all powers of Va. Code Section 15.2-5113 et seq, including fi nanc-ing, funding, planning, establishing, acquiring, constructing or reconstructing, enlarging, extending, equipping, operating and maintaining infrastructure improvements within the designated CDA district. Meets “as needed” in the County Administration Building. Four-year terms. Composed of one appointee from each election district and alternates.

Historic Commission: The purpose of this commission is to preserve and protect historic sites, structures and areas within the County. Activities include identifying signifi cant sites and struc-tures and documenting historic events; increasing the public’s awareness of the existence and value of sites, structures and events; preparing brochures, documents and exhibits for distribution and display; advising the Board of Supervisors on development which may affect historical sites and structures; acquiring and preserving artifacts, books, papers, documents and other material pertaining to New Kent’s history. Meets on the 4th Tuesday of January, March, May, July, September and November at 4 p.m. in the Courtroom of the Historic Courthouse. Four-year staggered terms. Comprised of one appointee from each election district (each with an alternate), two at-large members, and one ex offi cio member of the Board of Supervisors.

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the citizens. Responsibilities include the preparation, adoption and maintenance of a Parks & Recreation master plan; to help in iden-tifying funding sources and securing funds for the County’s parks & recreation service and facilities; and increase public awareness of the existence and value of parks & recreation opportunities. Meets at 6:30 p.m. on the 3rd Wednesday of each month in the County Administration Building. Three-year terms. Composed of one ap-pointee from each election district, as well as a representative from the Schools and the Board of Supervisors.

Planning Commission: The function of this commission is to promote the orderly development of the locality and its environs. Meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Board-room. Four-year terms. Composed of two appointees from each election district and one member of the Board of Supervisors.

Purchase of Development Rights Committee: Created in May 2006 with the adoption of Ordinance O-04-06 to promote the PDR program in cooperation with the program administrator, by pro-viding educational materials to the public and conducting informal meetings; review the rankings of applications and make recom-mendations to the Board of Supervisors as to which conservation easements should be purchased; periodically review the program’s regulations, guidelines, administrative procedures and promote and recommend any changes needed to maintain the program’s consistency with the Comp Plan or to improve the administra-tion, implementation and effectiveness of the program; appoint an Appraisal Review Committee. Meets “as needed” in the County Administration Building. Three-year terms. Comprised of one ap-pointee from each election district and two at-large.

Social Services Advisory Board: Acts in an advisory capacity to the Director of Social Services with respect to the duties and func-tions imposed by the Code of Virginia; interests itself in all matters pertaining to public assistance and social services for the people of New Kent; and monitors the formulation and implementation of social services programs. Meets at 8:30 a.m. on the 3rd Wednesday

of January, May, July, September and November at the Department of Social Services located at 12025 Courthouse Circle in New Kent. Four-year terms. Comprised of one appointee from each election district and one member of the Board of Supervisors.

Transportation Safety Commission: Serves in an advisory ca-pacity to the Board of Supervisors and acts as a clearinghouse for information and requests to State and local agencies from County citizens on matters relating to highway and transportation safety. Meets quarterly on the 2nd Wednesday of January, April, July and October at 1 p.m. at Firestation No. 1. Four-year terms. Composed of two appointees from each election district as well as ex offi cio members that include a representative from the Board of Supervi-sors and the Sheriff’s Offi ce, Area State Police Sergeant, Fire Chief, Rescue Squad Captain, School Board Director of Transportation, and representatives from VDOT and DMV.

Wetlands Board (also serves as Chesapeake Bay Preservation Board) : Holds public hearings for the issuance of wetlands permits and granting such permits for the use of development of wetlands areas (bulkheads, rip rap revetments, RPA encroachments, boat ramps, etc.) so as to preserve and prevent the despoliation and destruction of wetlands within its jurisdiction while accommodat-ing necessary economic development in a manner consistent with wetlands preservation. Meets “as needed” on the fi rst Thursday of each month in the Boardroom of the County Administration Building. Five-year terms. Composed of one appointee from each election district as well as alternates.

Zoning Appeals, Board of: Hears and decides appeals from any order, requirement, decision or determination made by an administrative offi cer in the administration or enforcement of this article or of any ordinance adopted pursuant thereto. Meets “as needed”. Five-year terms. Composed of one appointee from each election district and alternates, recommended by the Board of Su-pervisors and appointed by the Circuit Court Judge.


DISTRICT PRECINCT POLLING PLACE ADDRESS1 Tunstall Hopewell Church 5061 Hopewell Rd, New Kent1 Southern Branch Providence United Methodist Church 4001 New Kent Hwy, Quinton2 Quinton St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish 2631 Pocahontas Trl, Quinton2 Kentwood Kentwood Heights Baptist Church 2607 New Kent Highway, Quinton3 Watkins George W. Watkins Elementary School 6501 New Kent Hwy, Quinton3 Cumberland New Elam Baptist Church 8101 Cumberland Rd, New Kent4 Airport New Kent Airport Terminal Bldg 6901 Terminal Rd, Quinton4 Chickahominy River Ebenezer Baptist Church 14410 Rockahock Rd, Lanexa5 Eltham Whitmore Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, Pontiac Co. 18833 Eltham Rd, West Point5 Providence Forge Providence Forge Recreation Association Bldg 9900 Carriage Rd, Providence Forge

All of New Kent County is located in the Third Congressional District, Third State Senate District, and Ninety-Seventh House of Delegates District.

Polling Places

Van McPherson (District 1)5701 Ridgewood DriveNew Kent, VA 23124(804) [email protected]

Leigh Quick (District 3)8235 Cumberland RdNew Kent, VA 23124(804) [email protected]

Gail Hardinge (District 4)651 Colony TrailLanexa, VA 23089(804) [email protected]

School Board Members

CHAIR:Joseph S. Yates (District 2)7200 Pinehurst Dr.Quinton, VA 23141(804) [email protected]

VICE CHAIR:Terri Lindsay (District 5)P.O. Box 738West Point, VA 23124(804) [email protected]

The Heart Of VirginiaLocated in the heart of Virginia and

U.S. history, New Kent County is a mod-ern and dynamic community recognized as one of the 100 fastest growing localities in the United States. The county is offers a beautiful setting for living and working in a relaxed atmosphere. New Kent County s Eastern Central Virginia location is a great place to set up your next warehouse, in-dustrial or commercial sites. Please check us out to learn of our information and services plus the many opportunities available for doing business in New Kent County, Virginia.

Central East CoastAt the heart of the Central East Coast,

New Kent is within 750 miles of more than 55 percent of the nation’s population and nearly 60 percent of its personal income and consumer expenditures. It’s bisected by I-64 with four high-traffi c count exits, and its intersection with I-295 is just three miles to the west.

No matter the size or type of busi-ness, you can rest assured that New Kent County has the advanced utility, commu-nication and transportation network nec-essary to help drive your enterprise into

the future.

Dynamic MSAsNew Kent is strategically located di-

rectly between two of the nation’s most dynamic MSAs; Richmond Petersburg and Williamsburg-Hampton Roads. Richmond is 15 miles west, Williamsburg is 15 miles east, Norfolk is 60 miles southeast, Wash-ington, DC is 100 miles north and Atlanta, New York and Boston are within 500 miles. This dynamic location has positive impacts on consumer needs, labor availability, and multiple workforce skills.

A Great Place To Live

New Kent is home to four premier golf courses, a beautiful new winery and a world class Thoroughbred and Harness Racing track and it’s bordered on the south by the Chickahominy River and on the north and east by the Pamunkey and York Rivers.

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ranked by Forbes.com for two consecutive years as the best state for business.

Business Friendly Mark R. Kilduff • 804-966-9631 • Email

Economic Development AuthorityWilliam H. WhitleyCounty Administrator(804) 966-9696Mark R. KilduffConsultant, Economic Development(804) [email protected] HathawayDirector of Economic Development(804) [email protected] M. MillsAdministrative Assistant Economic Development(804) [email protected]

Authority BoardPaul Robinson, ChairmanCharles Davis, Vice ChairmanDavid Sisk, TreasurerW.O. IsgettLarry HaislipEugene Williams

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New Kent: a tradition as strong as the country that formed around it

Founded in 1654, New Kent County was once a portion of Charles River County, one of the original eight shires in Virginia designated in 1634. Original boundaries once included part of all of King and Queen, King William, Spotsylvania and Hanover Counties.

The present boundaries of the county were established in 1766 through exchanges with James City County. The town of Brick House was formed in 1680 and served as the county seat and home of the clerk of the court. One of New Kent’s fi rst clerks, Thomas Hall, was a supporter of Bacon’s Rebellion in 1676, was hung for his loyalty to the Virginia revolutionary.

The town of Cumberland came within three votes in the leg-islature of becoming Virginia’s capitol, replacing Williamsburg after its capitol building was burned.

The village of New Kent became the county seat in 1691, but most county records were destroyed by fi re in 1787, and many others were destroyed during the Civil War. As the Union Army passed through various counties in Virginia, many courthouses were looted and records were destroyed.

Providence Forge was the home of a colonial forge, established early in the county’s timeline. British general Banister Tarleton de-stroyed the facility, and the existence of the town was not redis-covered until after the great fl ood of 1868.

New Kent County played a signifi cant role in Revolution-ary War history. Both Washington and Lafayette utilized routes through New Kent to corner Cornwallis at Yorktown. Credited with supplying information that assisted the Americans in se-curing victory at Yorktown, well known slave and spy James Ar-mistead lived in New Kent.

Following the war, Armistead’s good deeds didn’t go unno-ticed by the Virginia legislature who granted him money to buy his freedom and purchase 40 acres of land St. Peter’s Parish. He lived in the county until his death in 1830.

Native Amerians, the fi rst residents of New Kent County, con-tinue to provide a vital element of the county’s culture and history. Pamunkey, Mattaponi and Chickahominy tribes and descendants still remain in the area. They are a small representation of a mighty nation of tribes that once thrived in the area. When Spanish set-tlers and English settlers arrived in the area, they discovered an organized network of native government and commerce. At the height, the nation boasted more than 20,000 native Americans. The resulting battles between settlers and natives is an important part of New Kent history. Forts were built in the New Kent frontier to prevent further skirmishes, and by 1646, the great Algonquian na-tion was almost extinct.

Ankother key fi gure in New history is Rev. George W. Wat-kins, recognized as a pioneer in African American education in the county. Watkins served as pastor at Elam Baptist Church in Charles City County and Second Liberty Baptist Church in New Kent. With the aid of his wife, Watkins opened a one room school for black students in 1931. From those humble beginnings, the New Kent Training School emerged under the guidance of the Watkins.

They were known for providing a well rounded education with a strong emphasis on citizenship. The Watkins continued a life long dedication of minorities in the county until the Rever-end’s death in 1972. The George W. Watkins school was dedicated in 1950 to honor the noted educator’s contributions to education for all students in New Kent County.

The New Kent Historical Society helps to conserve and pro-mote our unique historical resources. The new headquarters of the Society, at the old brick County jail, is our offi ce, research li-brary, and museum. Collections, documents, photographs and ar-tifacts are being gathered for historical research and preservation. Displays of historical interest and of special times in our history are being created in public buildings and at the old jail.

History of New Kent


The First Church of the First First LadyNew Kent County is home to the “First Church of the First

First Lady”, St. Peter’s Parish located near Talleysville. The Virginia General Court established the Parish in April 1679 and the church replaced an earlier structure known as Broken Back’d Church. Construction on St. Peters began in the summer of 1701 and was opened in July 1703, making it the oldest parish church in the Dio-cese of Virginia and the third oldest in the Commonwealth.

Martha Dandridge, the eventual wife of George Washington, had an established connection with the church from its earliest beginnings. She married Col. Daniel Parke Custis, a member of the vestry and former churchwarden in 1749. She was widowed in 1758, with two children.

Martha Custis married the future president in January 1759 at St. Peters Parrish.

The church felt the wrath of the Union Army during the Civil War, and federal troops vandalized the building. General Robert E. Lee’s wife, Mary Ann Randolph Custis, granddaughter of the fi rst First Lady, fi rst attracted attention to the importance of reno-vating the historic church. Her son, General William Henry Fit-zhugh Lee, supervised the restoration, even contributing lumber and supplies for the project.

Under the supervision of Rev. Henry S. Kepler, the church re-opened for Divine Service on Sunday, Nov. 10, 1872.

In 1922, the St. Peters Church Restoration Association was organized, and the Virginia General Assembly designated the church as “The First Church of the First First Lady” in March 1960. The interior was meticulously restored in 1964.

A marble monument at the north end of the building honors Parson Mossom, who served as restore for 40 years between 1690 and 1767. The triple decked pulpit and other furnishings are clas-sic 17th century style and bear witness to more than three centuries of service to its parishioners and the community.

Colonial Downs is Virginia’s only pari-mutuel horse racetrack, and it’s located right here in New Kent Coun-ty at Exit 214 off I-64. The track fea-tures a summer thoroughbred racing season, a fall harness racing season, and an ever growing year-round slate of special events.

Eighty percent of the summer thoroughbred races are held over the Secretariat Turf Course, which at 180 feet wide, is the widest grass surface of any track in North America. The 1¼ mile dirt track is the country’s second largest, next to Belmont’s. The large dirt track enables harness horses to pace or trot a one mile distance while encountering just one turn, the only track anywhere to offer this unique confi guration.

The Virginia Derby is Colonial’s annual showcase event. Gen-erally held in mid-July, the $750,000 Grade II event is broadcast live on CBS Sports and draws over 9,000 fans to the New Kent oval. Thoroughbred racing’s top three year old turf horses, along with the sport’s top jockeys and trainers compete 1¼ miles in the Vir-ginia Derby. The $600,000 Grade III Colonial Turf Cup, a Derby prep race of sorts, is held four weeks prior.

Summer racing is generally held on a Friday thru Tuesday ba-sis from mid-June thru early August. Races begin at 5 p.m. during the week and 1 p.m. on weekends. A two-day “Racing to the Stars & Stripes” Festival is held over 4th of July weekend and features

horse racing, a patriotic concert and fi reworks.

Fall harness races begin in mid-September and continue thru early November. Opening weekend festivi-ties coincide with the New Kent Coun-ty Fair, which also is held at Colonial Downs.

In mid-October, the country’s top trotters are invited to Colonial Downs to compete in the $100,000 Patriot Trot and several weeks later, top Virginia-bred pacers and trotters compete in the annual $350,000 (est.) “Day of Champions” event.

Can’t make it to the track? Colonial Downs has eight Off Track Betting (OTB) Centers in

Virginia where fans can watch and wager live horse races year-round via satellite from around the country. Two OTBs are in Richmond, two are in Hampton Roads, another is in Alberta (45 minutes south of Petersburg on I-85), and three are in southwest Virginia---in Vinton, Martinsville and Scott County.

Colonial Downs also offers an advance deposit wagering ser-vice called “EZ Horseplay”, which allows horseplayers to deposit money in an account and wager on line via the ezhorseplay.com internet site. Streaming video from most tracks is available thru that site as well.

For more information on Colonial Downs, call 804-966-RACE (7223) or visit colonialdowns.com.

Win money and have fun “Playing the Ponies” at Colonial Downs


New Kent High School7365 Egypt RoadNew Kent, VA 23124804-9669671Principal: Yvonne JonesAss’t. Principal: David BaumAss’t. Principal: Christopher Valdrighi

New Kent Middle School7501 Egypt RoadNew Kent, VA 23124804-966-9655Principal: Bruce A. CookAss’t. Principal: Todd Miller

New Kent Elementary School11705 New Kent HighwayNew Kent, VA 23124804-966-9663Principal: John MoncriefAss’t. Principal: Ross Miller

George Watkins Elementary School6501 New Kent HighwayQuinton, VA 23141804-966-9660Principal: Russ MacomberAss’t Principal: Patricia Kern

MISSION: The mission of the Depart-ment of Parks and Recreation is to enhance the quality of life in New Kent County by promoting, providing, and maintaining a comprehensive system of quality recre-ational facilities and services.

VISION: New Kent County Parks and Recreation provides opportunities and recreational programs which are open and accessible to all citizens in the County regardless of sex, religion, socioeconomic and/or level of physical or mental ability. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to enroll in any class listed in this brochure. Please provide at least three weeks notice prior to the class or program start date to make reasonable accommodations. Department Phone: 966-8502

Quinton Community ParkThis park is the fi rst county developed

recreational park. It is located at the corner of Henpeck Road and Quinton Park Trail. Quinton Community Park is equipped with 2 unlit baseball/softball fi elds, a pa-vilion, playground, Tot Lot, and 1/2 mile walking path. Future development in-cludes courts, Fit Trail system and added picnic areas.

Quinton Community CenterThis building was donated to the

county by the Ruritan Club on June 1, 2006. Since the donation the building has received a new roof, a new brick facade, new wood fl oors, upgraded bathrooms, upgraded HVAC system, new ceiling and lighting, and a new monument sign. A kitchen upgrade is due this winter. The building is now available for rent for your function. Please contact the Parks and Rec-reation offi ce for more information on rent-ing of this facility.

Wahrani Nature Trails Chesapeake Forest Products Company

opened this trail property in 1973 to help develop a public appreciation for the natu-ral environment. The trails were opened to mountain bikes in 2007 to make this facil-ity a multi-use trail for bikers, walkers, and joggers. Trails are currently marked by col-ored blazes on trees along the trails. Future improvements and development plans in-clude adding a picnic area, a fi t trail sys-tem, a restroom facility and re-marking of the trails. Full color maps of the trails will also be added throughout the trail system.

Eltham Battlefi eldsThe battlefi eld sites commemorate the

Battle of Eltham’s Landing in May 1862 as part of the 1862 Peninsula Campaign. Cur-rent amenities at site #1

include parking, battlefi eld fencing, and a description of the activities that oc-curred in the Eltham area during the civil war. Amenities at site #2 will be forthcom-ing in the near future. Currently, there is only a parking area at this site. Future amenities at this site will include fencing and a description of the site’s importance to the 1862 Peninsula Campaign. Other fu-ture amenities at both sites will include a picnic area.

For more information on programs, ac-tivities, or facilities please contact:

New Kent Parks and Recreation P.O. Box 50 New Kent, VA 23124(804) 966-8502 fax: (804)966-8562

Parks and Recreation [email protected]

Recreation Programs [email protected]

Youth Program [email protected]

New Kent County Public Schools

Superintendent of New Kent Schools: Dr. Rick Richardson

New Kent County Public Schools is headquartered at: 11920 New Kent Highway, New Kent, VA 23124804-966-9650.

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