Eastern Shore

Ken Platt, who makes glass ornaments and other goods, is one of dozens of artists participating.

The trail is close to half-funded, and when complete will stretch from Cape Charles to Hallwood.

The 176,000-acre lease area is located directly east of where Dominion Energy is already building the nation’s largest offshore wind farm.

Despite their long presence in the area, few people in New Road owned their homes. Ruth and Ava Wise set out to change that in the 1990s, starting with a push for modern infrastructure.