Victoria Drake

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 […]

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 […]

’Tis the season to explore Staunton ART FOR GIFTS Nov. 15–Dec. 31: For a full seven weeks, the Staunton Augusta Art Center transforms its galleries into a holiday shopping heaven. Local and regional artists and makers alike gather at this extensive marketplace to present their most giftable wares and artworks. SAArtCenter.org Pembroke MAGICAL CHRISTMAS VILLAGE […]