We asked... (Red Hills)

 Tell me about Red Hills on the Eastern Shore of Virginia.

Red Hills on Virginia's Eastern Shore was 

a popular bayfront resort area near Chincoteague, known for its swimming and picnics in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The resort was eventually destroyed by storms and is now private property. 

History of the resort

• Location: 
  Red Hills
   was situated on the Chincoteague Bay, near the small hamlet of Sinnockson, between present-day Greenbackville and Horntown. The name likely came from the red clay soil on the ridge behind the beach.
• Peak popularity: The area thrived as a vacation destination from the 1880s to the 1930s. Locals and visitors from across the Eastern Shore would gather there by workboat for community outings.
• Amenities and activities: The resort featured bathhouses, refreshment stands, and occasional carnival rides. Visitors would swim, clam, and have large picnics.
• Decline: The resort's decline was accelerated by major storms in 1933, 1936, and 1962, which heavily damaged the area. 

Red Hills

 today

• Private property: The land that was once the resort is now private property, and the beach is no longer accessible to the public.
• Remaining legacy: A road named Red Hills Road still exists in the area, serving as a reminder of the former destination.