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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

Kiss Me Kate!

Oh, how we love the classic Christmas custom. (Illustration by Austin Anderson) Ah, mistletoe, a name that conjures up a Victorian Christmas scene of rooms strewn with greens and gentlemen stealing kisses from willing ladies who linger demurely under the fresh sprigs that hang above many a doorframe. But where did this […]

by Chiles T.A. Larson

One Nail at a Time

If you don’t keep up the trades, they’ll die out Tom Green 2010 The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation James Anderson Blacksmith and Public Armoury project – construction progress – Kitchen wall raising (Photo courtesy of Colonial Williamsburg) When master carpenter Garland Wood builds a house, he doesn’t plug in a drill or get […]

by Konstantin Rega

A Tudor Showcase

It took four years and a few bidding wars with luminaries like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Rod Stewart to get Dover Hall furnished. The result is an astounding collection of period art and antiques. (Photography by Kip Dawkins) It always starts with a modest thought. Dennis Pryor, a Richmond resident, wanted to build […]

by Richard Ernsberger Jr.

Long Train Runnin’

Norfolk Southern to serve the New River Valley for the first time in more than 40 years. Metadata by Sharde Shorts Negative # 33246, Passenger Station, Christiansburg, Va. 5/31/49, Folder= Stations, Va, Christiansburg (Norfolk Southern Corporation, by Jay Paul) The last time Norfolk Southern Railway offered passenger service to Southwest Virginia, the year […]

by Markus Schmidt

A Better Way to Care

Massey Cancer Center to open a new outpatient pavilion. Advances in cancer care mean patients are now more likely to receive outpatient treatment rather than endure hospital stays. To respond to this shift, VCU Health’s Massey Cancer Center in Richmond is consolidating its facilities—including the flagship Dalton Oncology Clinic—to create a new $349 […]

by Markus Schmidt

A Sweethaven Country Christmas

Northern Virginia author Heidi Speece takes a tour of a secret sweet spot. Nestled on the outskirts of Williamsburg lies a hidden treasure—the beautiful, 135-acre Sweethaven Lavender Farm. This past weekend, visitors could travel back to a simpler time at the farm’s annual Country Christmas. Complete with hayrides, holiday goodies, and local […]

by Heidi Speece

Christmas Wrapping

Interior designer Pamela Harvey mixes memories with modern updates in her home. (Photography by Stacy Zarin Goldberg) When Pamela Harvey decorates her home for Christmas, she leaves no room untouched. This year, the interior designer, who divides her time between Northern Virginia and St. Petersburg, Florida, trimmed her red-brick colonial in a […]

by Staff

For Children, Help is on the Way

Pediatric mental health hospital nears completion in Norfolk. Few hospitals are equipped to manage children’s mental health treatment, but the need today is acute. At Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters (CHKD) in Norfolk, visits from children experiencing a mental health emergency rose by 300 percent between 2015 and 2020, reflecting a […]

by Constance Costas

Selling Soup

A few favorites for the chilly season. (Photography by Kip Dawkins & Styling by Jennifer Sisk) “We’re having soup again?” you often hear. The “again” tacked on the end, as if to eat soup were some poorer option. I suppose it is, because, like all the other food we cook regularly, we stick […]

by Tina Gomes Brand

A Parade All Day

Virginia Zoo brings animals to life with light. The Virginia Zoo in Norfolk is lighting up the season with its first-ever ZooLumination, a showcase of giant inflatable animals. Executive Director Greg Bockheim says the winter exhibition—which includes a trio of 30-foot giraffes—“furthers our mission by educating people about wildlife.” Visitors can walk […]

by Konstantin Rega

Southern Exposure

The expansive valley view from the front windows of Bramblewood Farm in Albemarle county is one of serenity and peace. photography by Andrea Hubbell It’s the bucolic panorama that Jim and Becky Craig envisioned for their Albemarle County home, though it was not immediately evident when they first laid eyes […]

by tupponce joan

The Gifting Muse

Museum shops yield inspired holiday gifts. If you prefer your shopping with a side-order of art and history, museum gifts shops around the state yield some great giftable home-decor finds. From local art to tableware to historic reproductions, we’ve scoured Virginia’s museums and historic sites to bring you a few of our […]

by Staff

The 50-Dollar Fitness Tool that “Can Do Anything”

Kettlebells are portable, affordable, and they deliver the best results. Trainer Alex Najarian had tried every fitness gadget on the market, but when she discovered what kettlebells can do—improve range of motion, decrease pain, and sculpt lean muscle—she was hooked. During lockdown in Richmond, she launched her A-Team kettlebell training business […]

by Constance Costas

Barrel Fever

As bourbon demand rises, Virginia is bringing the barrels. Back in 1964, when Congress officially recognized bourbon as a “distinctive product of the United States,” it created a handful of rules to govern its making. In addition to US provenance, corn content, and distillation proof limits; the law dictates aging bourbon for […]

by John Haddad

Mariners’ Makeover

Newport News museum reopens after extensive upgrades. After a year-long renovation, the Mariners’ Museum and Park in Newport News is delighting visitors with a fresh look and new exhibits and activities. “We are thrilled to finally throw the doors open and welcome our community back,” says Howard H. Hoege II, the museum’s president […]

by Markus Schmidt

A Striking Burger

From pop-up to carry-out to eat-in. Following a line around the block can be risky. But the wait at Cobra Burger, in Richmond’s Church Hill neighborhood, leads to something deliciously hot and juicy, meaty and cheesy. The original Cobra Burger—beef patties topped with cheese, Cobra sauce, Cobra pickles, pickled red onion, […]

by Ashley Hunter

Stir, Serve, Sip

Shake up your home-bartending game with these Virginia-made mixers and hand-crafted beverage accessories. (Daley Glassworks Decanters) CUSTOM-MADE HAND-BLOWN DECANTER AND GLASS SETS Daley Glassworks, Floyd Tim Burke of Daley Glassworks has curated hand-blown glass creations out of his Floyd County studio for more than 30 years. Burke’s made-to-order glassware […]

by Staff

Mounted Mascot

Kim Kirschnick, UVA’s “Cavman,” saddles up for his 20th season. Kim Kirschnick never aspired to mascot fame. Becoming the Mounted Cavalier, the University of Virginia’s gallant rider, who kicks off every football game racing into Scott Stadium atop his trusty steed, Sabre, wasn’t exactly a lifelong calling. But when the University needed […]

by Staff

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Nikki Bettis stood on the jagged summit outcrop of Shenandoah National Park’s 4,011-foot Stony Man, awed by westward panoramic views. Her heart swelled with emotion as she turned to watch her 13 kids shoulder their loaded backpacks and fall into a clamorous single-file line heading back to the Appalachian Trail (AT). “We were in an […]

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Experience Burnside Farms’ Stunning Festival of Spring

A rainbow of blooms takes over Burnside Farms in Nokesville each spring, creating a breathtaking backdrop of yellow, pink, red, and orange blossoms. During their annual Festival of Spring, running mid-March to mid-April (check their Instagram, @BurnsideFarms, for exact dates), visitors can picnic, play, and pick their own bundles from over 150 tulip varieties and […]

by Hope Cartwright

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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