The centerpiece of the three-day Onancock Sails Forward event will be the historic Chesapeake Bay schooner Lady Maryland.
But events celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence will be happening all over town.
Tours of the Lady Maryland, an artisan fair, several concerts, plenty of activities for children, and a fireworks show will highlight the Onancock Sails Forward event. Almost all of the activities are free of charge.
Friday, June 12
— 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., free public tours of the Lady Maryland
— 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Burnham Guides will offer kayak and paddle board rentals
— 10 a.m. to noon, Burnham Guides offers a guided kayak tour featuring the beauty and history of Onancock Creek. The cost is $55 for adults and $30 for children younger than 15
— 5 to 8 p.m., Second Friday event with live music, dining, shopping and more.
— 6 to 9 p.m., Free Brasswinds band concert at Historic Onancock School
— 7 to 8:30 p.m., “Revolutionary Love Stories,” at the North Street Playhouse. For tickets, visit northstreetplayhouse.org
— 7 to 8:30 p.m., “The Patriot” will be shown at the Roseland Theatre
