Save The Stack: March 2012

Saturday, March 3, 2012

YOU SAVED THE STACK! Congratulations.

What an amazing are we all live in. In the middle of the worst economic downturn in many of our life times. You did it. You saved the stack. The stack that for years, decades centuries, will show the world that Reedville and the Northern Neck have a strong bond and respect for it's rich history. One month shy of 2 years , 2 Woodstack events, 2500 stack dogs eaten, 2 Winterstacks, Osprey raffle, heart/hands/wallets WE HAVE MADE IT !!! Fund Raising is Complete. We have raised over $300,000

Thank you to everyone who donated their time and money. From kids to corporations we could not have done it without you. On behalf of the GRA and the Save the Stack Committee Thank You !!

Thanks For Saving An Icon Of The Chesapeake Bay

Reedville's symbol of its rich menhaden fishing heritage The 130 foot tall stack was built circa 1902, The Stack has served as a navigational landmark for working watermen and boaters but also as a welcoming beacon to the historic town of Reedville and surrounding areas. The Stack was built by the Morris - Fisher Company to provide steam to power its fish processing operations. This Company was likely the largest and most efficient of all the factories at that time. The success of the company was demonstrated by the construction of this majestic stack.

Having withstood storms and fires the stack and years of neglect and the wear from Mother Nature. The Community and Omega Protein, Inc. have raised the funds needed and the stack is back now as an symbol celebrating the areas rich culture. Ownership of the stack and land will be transferred to the Greater Reedville Association.

You can click on the Reedville Fishermen's Museum Banner below or send a check to
Save The Stack
c/o The Reedville Fishermen's Museum
P.O Box 306
Reedville VA. 22539

OR call 804-453-6529