Markus Schmidt

Markus Schmidt is a former associate editor of Virginia Living and Virginia politics reporter for Cardinal News. A native of Germany, he is now the Virginia politics reporter for the Virginia Mercury.

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Peace Piece

Colonial Williamsburg acquires an “incredibly rare” Native American peace medal. (Courtesy of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation) By the time George Washington assumed the Presidency in 1798, “peace medals”—made of silver and engraved by hand—had become valuable diplomatic currency. Presented by the colonists to Native American tribal leaders during treaty signings and other ceremonial events, […]
March 1, 2025

Kodo – One Earth Tour 2025: Warabe

Center for the Arts at George Mason University
March 2, 2025

Beyond Her Own Four Walls: Women in Preservation

Carlyle House Historic Park