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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, […]

by Markus Schmidt

Marathon Marvel

“I found a reason,” says Eddie Gordon, of her 19 races. At 80, Eddie Gordon, a retired Richmond public school teacher, is twice the age of the average marathoner. But age didn’t stop her from completing the Richmond Marathon—19 times. Gordon had run 8Ks before but, in her 60s, another idea […]

by Konstantin Rega

World-Class Stargazing

Five Virginia parks earn international “Dark Sky” honors. Joyce Harman 2014 For world-class stargazing, head to one of Virginia’s five Dark Sky Parks. This special designation is awarded by the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) to parks around the globe that maintain naturally dark spaces. To date, the IDA has awarded this honor […]

by peggy sijswerda

Style & Beauty Winners

Our 2023 Made in Virginia Awards for Style & Beauty. Belle Bags Whēlan, Fredericksburg There’s nothing not to love about the Whēlan Collection. From bags and totes, to wallets, clutches, and passport holders, Whēlan creates versatile, functional, and beautiful leather goods. The company’s studio, near Chancellorsville, […]

by Staff

A Valentine for Kissinger

If anyone needed a love note in 1972, he did. In February, when conversation hearts begin showing up on store shelves and long-stemmed roses fill flower shop windows, my thoughts turn to President Nixon’s Secretary of State. Henry Kissinger entered my life in 1971, when I was just seven. I was […]

by Staff

Look to the Sky

A bird is a bird is a bird in this global count of our feathered flyers. Step outside to count backyard birds Feb. 17-20 and you’ll be joining global research on nature’s feathered aviators. “This count is so fun because anyone can take part—whether you are an expert, novice, or feeder watcher,” […]

by Konstantin Rega

Ketch Secor Interview

The Barter Theatre announces its 23rd annual Appalachian Festival of Plays & Playwrights. Ken Gray Images This February 23-26, catch Ketch Secor’s musical Hooten Holler (Feb. 23 at 7:00) and many other works by local and national artists. The festival’s mission is to develop an authentic Appalachian canon of theatrical works. A beloved feature […]

by Konstantin Rega

Dining Trio

Acacia, Mockingbird, and Rockafeller’s deliver new looks and flavors. Richmond foodies have been eagerly anticipating the return of Acacia, which closed in early 2020. And now is the time. Acacia Mid-town is set to reopen in Libbie Mill this fall. A year after the original Acacia opened in 1998, chef and […]

by Staff

A Common Thread

The art of embroidery and quilting shows how artists learned and lived back in the day. Courtesy of the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg Most times, we don’t pay attention to bed coverings like quilts unless we’re shopping for a new one. Of course, the one your grandmother made as wedding gift or other […]

by Konstantin Rega

Roadmap to History

A Depression-era travel guide reveals a hidden Virginia. [‘Library of Congress’, ‘The Crowley Company’] AGC/8b26000/8b266008b26680a.tif Imagine you want to drive from Richmond to Harrisonburg. But it’s 1940 so, instead of Google Maps, you turn to Virginia, a Guide to the Old Dominion, a hardcover book, newly published under President Franklin Roosevelt’s New […]

by Staff

Hop to Fat Rabbit

Ellyn Hopper’s cakes are as flavorful as they are stylish. One look at Fat Rabbit Bakery in Richmond’s Union Hill neighborhood and I can hear my grandmother: “Will you look at that?” she’d say when she spied a perfect cake in a bakeshop window. “It’s almost too pretty to eat.” Almost. […]

by Staff

Racing Across America

Nancy Guth, 72, of Stafford, crushes “The World’s Toughest Race. GREG SALE In June, Nancy Guth became the first woman over 70 to compete in the Race Across America (RAAM), the grueling 3,037 mile ride from San Diego to Annapolis known in the cycling world as “The World’s Toughest Race.” Guth’s team, […]

by Constance Costas

20 Years of Oysters

A lucky break helped put the Croxtons’ Rappahannock Oyster Co. on the map. Rappahannock River Oysters, Ryan Croxton (Photo by Tyler Daren) Consider the oysterman: Ryan Croxton, who co-owns Rappahannock Oyster Co. with his cousin Travis, is a man quick to smile, with tousled hair, and a squint that recalls generations of […]

by Max Watman

Stitched Magnolias and Hillary Fayle’s inspired artwork

Artist Hillary Fayle’s botanical embroidery evokes connection and wonder.

by Konstantin Rega

All Aboard

The Virginia Scenic Railway steams through Staunton. With 280 miles of track, the Buckingham Branch Railroad is the largest short line rail service in the state. In August, the railroad introduced the Virginia Scenic Railway, a popular series of scenic train excursions that depart from Staunton’s Amtrak station and wind through the […]

by Margaret Wadsworth

From Nuts to Soup

Ladle a luscious taste of autumn with Virginia peanut soup. It’s creamy and decadent, perfect for the first crisp day of fall. And although it’s been a Virginia taste tradition for centuries, peanut soup remains elusive on modern-day menus. It starts simply enough, with a hearty chicken stock. Fragrant with the […]

by Staff

Eggnog Eccentricities

While some are content with a carton or two of Richfood or Lucerne eggnog, many Virginians have secret family recipes. fpx23600 It’s rich and creamy and can’t be beat for washing down ham biscuits and frosted cookies or just taking the edge off the inevitable yuletide stress. From its commanding spot […]

by hubbard valerie

A Bath County Landmark

Restoration completed at Warm Springs Pools. When Bath County’s Warm Springs Pools (formerly Jefferson Pools) were closed in 2017, the news of their deteriorating condition saddened generations of Virginians for whom visiting the octagonal bathhouses—and floating in the 98 degree natural spring water—is a beloved tradition. Now, after a two-year delay, the Omni […]

by Constance Costas

Counting Sleep

Ten surprising remedies for sleepless nights. If you’re lying awake at night, you’re not alone. One in three of us gets fewer than seven hours of shut-eye each night, according to the Centers for Disease Control, and chronic sleep disorders impact 50-70 million Americans. Research proves that a lack of sleep […]

by Staff

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Restoration of 17-Century Ship in Virginia Sets Sails

—By Katie Farthing With the winds of hope and prosperity filling its sails, the Susan Constant landed at Jamestown in 1607 with 54 Englishmen aboard hoping for glory and gold. Fast forward 400 years, the original three-masted square rig has long since disappeared, but her lore has remained a vital connection to Virginia’s past, […]

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Ensuring Loudoun County’s Country Roads Remain Rural

By Regan Hofmann Something happens when you leave the pavement. Suddenly, the journey becomes more about where you are than where you are going. You have arrived somewhere special even though you are still on your way. Whether it’s the tire of your car or bike, your sneaker, or a horse’s steel-clad shoe that crosses […]

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10 Speakeasies Across Virginia & How to Find Them

Tucked in hidden alleyways and behind disguised doors lie some of the state’s best-kept secrets … and cocktails. Speakeasies promising vintage vibes and low-light charm dot the map far and wide, but where to find them? Here are 10 to get you started on a journey to delicious drinks and illicit adventures of 1920s allure. […]

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