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The Civil War 150 Legacy Project: Document Digitization and Access
The Library of Virginia is working to assemble and digitize a statewide collection of private Civil War documents and memoirs and make them accessible to the public.
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The Haunting Virginia Photography of John Plashal
The history of a place isn’t just about what’s documented in books and on display in museums. Another world is often overlooked— throughout the urban and rural landscapes, in towns, cities, and neighborhoods. They’re the churches and homes, the town halls and schools, once epicenters of family and community life all over the Commonwealth, that […]
Burger Roundup
According to locals, travelers, and our own taste buds, these joints are a must for burger lovers.
Christmas in Central Virginia
Merry Christmas, Charlottesville! Merriment & Magic. If you like your holidays with a dash of razzmatazz, check out Charlottesville’s Christmas events. The Grand Illumination takes place at Ting Pavilion on the Downtown Mall on Dec. 6. The merriment commences just as evening falls and features vendors selling holiday crafts, tasty treats, and beverages, as well […]
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