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The Reaper Man
International Harvester founder and Rockbridge County native Cyrus McCormick, Montpelier chatelaine Marion du Pont Scott, and Pulitzer-prize winning writers and editors Virginius Dabney and Douglas Southall Freeman of Richmond left lasting legacies. Read about these strong-willed, brilliant and tenacious Virginians below.
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Interior designer Christian Daw crafted most of this Lake Anna retreat with his own hands, in a true labor of love. Read more
A good repairman is hard to find, especially for a Byzantine mosaic, 15th-century statue, or Parisian horse-drawn carriage. “What’s wonderful about conservation is that you’re never doing the same thing twice,” says Russell Bernabo. Read more
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The season’s best backyard essential is a modern flame designed to gather around worry-free. Here are four hot tips to consider when choosing your own. Read more
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