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, […]
May 9, 2025

The Lightning Thief, The Percy Jackson Musical

Hylton Performing Arts Center
May 9, 2025

Mahler Symphony No.9; Virginia Symphony Orchestra

Ferguson Center for the Arts
May 9, 2025

Chicago

Altria Theater