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Elizabeth Cogar

Elizabeth Cogar is a Richmond-based freelance writer and author of the book Really Richmond: A City Guide. Her work has appeared in many newspapers and magazines and her specialties include stories of great houses, interesting people, and unusual travel destinations.

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Explore Yorktown, The Birthplace of America

While many historic sites claim to be “where it all began,” Yorktown’s distinction is rarer: It is where it all ended—and began again. As America celebrates 250 years of independence, this small town deserves a spotlight and renewed recognition as the figurative birthplace of our nation. It was here that the British laid down their […]
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Sail250 Virginia Brings Tall Ships From Around the World

When more than 60 tall ships and military vessels from 30 countries glide into Virginia waters this June, they’ll carry centuries of seafaring history—and usher in one of the most ambitious celebrations America has ever staged. Sail250 Virginia, the Commonwealth’s landmark commemoration of the nation’s 250th anniversary, runs June 12–23, transforming Norfolk and 11 affiliate […]
by Madeline Mayhood

All Aboard: Virginia’s Summer of Steam Celebrates America250

This summer, the legendary Norfolk & Western 611 steam locomotive is firing up her wheel—and she’s bringing history along for the ride. Built in 1950 in Roanoke, Virginia, the 611 is the last surviving member of the “J-Class” fleet, widely regarded as the pinnacle of steam technology. With her iconic bullet-shaped nose, Tuscan Red stripe, […]
by Abby Borgeson

Atlantic Park Surf Brings a New Era to Virginia Beach

In 2017, Virginia Beach architect Alec Yuzhbabenko was two years out of college when a company principal pulled him into a meeting with one of Hampton Roads’ biggest real estate and development firms. The topic? How to transform 10 acres of blighted parking lots in the heart of the resort area into a signature, place-defining […]
by Eric J. Wallace