Venture off the main road or set sail up the enchanting Rappahannock River from the Chesapeake Bay to discover the charming and welcoming historic Colonial port town of Urbanna. Known as the proud home of Virginia’s Official Oyster Festival, Urbanna boasts a vibrant community of friendly locals, from laid-back innkeepers to passionate shopkeepers and talented chefs. Imagine witnessing the very docks where vast quantities of tobacco were once loaded onto ships bound for Europe. Don't miss the opportunity to explore the famous Mitchell map, proudly displayed at our visitor center inside the historic James Mills Scottish Factor Store. Come experience the rich history and warm hospitality that make Urbanna an unforgettable destination!

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Upcoming Events

Leprechauns & Libations Stroll

March 15, 2025

Farmers Market
2nd Saturdays

May 10, 2025

Arts in the Middle

June 7 & 8, 2025

The Mitchell Map

The map John Mitchell produced, which became known simply as “The Mitchell Map,” was recognized over time as an exemplary work of cartography and research, and the map became widely used in a variety of official diplomatic, legal, and administrative forums for reference on boundaries and land features, most notably at the Treaty of Paris, but even in some American legal proceedings as recent as 1932.*

You can view this rare map at the Urbanna Visitors Center along with other artifacts about Colonial Urbanna.

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*Excerpt from Porter Briggs article

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