"Burn the Mortgage" BBQ Fundraiser

Everyone would like to be mortgage free, and you can help Rice's Hotel / Hughlett's Tavern get rid of theirs by eating BBQ on Saturday, Oct. 6th, 3:30 to 6:30 pm.

On the menu is BBQ (pulled pork, sausage and chicken), made by the Tavern's own BBQ Master, Sid Mace of Reedville, plus appetizers, cole slaw, potato salad, baked beans, desserts and soft drinks. Tickets are $25, if purchased in advance ($30 at the door). There will also be beer and wine (sold separately).

This special event will take place outside on the "Tavern Green", located behind the Tavern. Popular Northern Neck musicians Bill and Pam Gurley will be preforming with their talented friends will provide the entertainment.

The Gurleys offer a mix of "boomer" favorites, bluegrass, folk and blues, plus a good dose of humor, making for a fun evening of music not to be missed. Bill Gurley is a multi-instrumentalists, able to move from guitar to banjo to fiddle. Pam Gurley has a warm, captivating voice. They will be joined by several talented friends.

This fundraiser is being put on by the volunteers of Rice's Hotel / Hughlett's Tavern in order to raise money to help pay off the Tavern's mortgage.

A local historic landmark since the late 1700's, Rice's Hotel / Hughlett's Tavern is located at 73 Monument Place in Heathsville, just off Route 360 behind the old Northumberland Courthouse.

Tickets are available at the Tavern's Gift Shoppe or on-line. The Gift Shoppe and Tavern Cafe´ are open Thursday thru Saturday, 10 am - 2 pm. To purchase on-line, visit www.rhhtfoundationinc.org. For more info, call 804-580-3377.