Leaving Davis Creek
Hi all, we received these photos from Jane Partin showing Peggy getting ready to leave Davis Creek on her way down to Harborfest. It was a little cloudy, a little rainy, but still such a beautiful sight. Made for some gorgeous pics too. Many thanks to Jane, and Dave for sharing and always keeping us up-to-date.
Guys and dolls, all your hard work sure has paid off. A lot goes into keeping an old wooden boat like this afloat and looking so good. This is a community effort, and we sure are proud.
Davis Creek, Mathews County, VA
90 years old, and still working.
In case you haven't seen it, Jane Partin has created a beautiful watercolor of the Peggy of New Point for the foundation. You can get your very own copy, and help us raise a little money in the meantime. Jane's contact info...
Peggy was built in 1925 by Harry A. Hudgins of Peary, VA, for Walter Burroughs of New Point. She was named for Walter and Birdie's younger daughter, Margaret. She has a 55' deck and was originally built for pound netting, but now serves as an ambassador for Mathews County. As she travels the waters of the Cheaspeake, the public is taught about boatbuilding and other aspects of the county's rich maritime culture and history.
