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Compendia Virginica

Robb Scharetg
"Could I Do It?"
Civil War reenactments have long been popular in the South, and they may grow more so as we approach the 150th anniversary of the conflict. Read more
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Casey Templeton

Deep Roots

After nearly 170 years, Virginia farms still grow some of the world’s best (and biggest) peanuts, and state processors still put the salty, crunchy morsels on tables across America. Photography by Casey Templeton Read more

Nov 4, 2009

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Everything's Ducky
Echoes of the 1940s can be found at a tiny Mount Jackson bowling alley. Matt Gottlieb reports that it’s a survivor of a once-thriving, regional style of bowling. Read more
Jul 6, 2015
Culture
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Why It's Called 'Old Town': Alexandria
Curious to know how our forebears killed fleas? Where George Washington was a church member? You can find out if you tour the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary, or Christ Church Episcopal Church, two of the many historic sites in the district. Read more
Mar 23, 2011
Travel
Courtesy of University of Virginia Library
A Tomboy's Legacy
The yearly Montpelier races are a great time to remember Marion du Pont Scott—the first lady of American turf racing. Read more
Nov 17, 2017
Culture
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Steeple to Steeple: Portsmouth
A walking Tour of Portsmouth’s historic Olde Towne churches. Read more
Jul 26, 2015
Travel
The Origin of a Sound
The Swing Mob collective and Virginia’s pioneering hip hop artists. Read more
May 6, 2016
Culture
The Edgar Cayce Experience
For about 80 years, seekers have sought answers to questions big and small at the Association for Research and Enlightenment in Virginia Beach. Read more
Jul 1, 2009
Culture
The Mecklenburg County Seat
Johnson chairs are among Virginia’s most coveted homegrown antiques. Read more
Jan 15, 2015
Culture
Shawn Yu
The Prettiest Office in the World
Chuck Frederickson knows more about the James than anyone - and is an advocate for its wellbeing. Read more
Jul 12, 2010
Culture
Gone But Not Forgotten
A history of Virginia’s canneries, in labels. Read more
Dec 2, 2015
Feature
Jeff Greenough
Grand Ambitions: Bedford
Bedford has a National D-Day Memorial and big dreams for becoming a tourist destination. As one resident says, " We do like to see folks come and see how we live." Read more
Jul 13, 2010
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Fresh, local produce stand on campus at Liberty University
Feb 20, 2019
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BASIS Independent McLean Early Learning Meet & Greet for Age 2-Kindergarten
Feb 20, 2019
BASIS Independent McLean
Education & Learning Kids & Family Parents
VCU Libraries 17th Annual Black History Month Lecture: We return. We return from fighting. We return fighting
Feb 20, 2019
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Food

Play Your Hand
Handheld foods are perfect for a spontaneous evening of roving and mingling among friends old and new, when the only rule is anything goes. Read more
Feb 18, 2019
Tracey Love
Pasta Perfect
This beloved comfort food is bouncing back, powered by creative new shapes, health benefits and chef-inspired sauce pairings. Read more
Feb 11, 2019
Phaedra Hise

Home

New World Charm
A neoclassical waterfront home in Williamsburg is a stylish outpost for the Fang family. Read more
Jan 30, 2019
Marissa Hermanson
All in the Family
Connie and Ed Kellam have transformed a historic Norfolk home and its forgotten garden into a gracious gathering place for their large family. Read more
Jan 14, 2019
Kate Andrews

Travel

Marvelous Malta
The sun-splashed Mediterranean archipelago is at the crossroads of history. Read more
Feb 6, 2019
Dean King
New Life in Old Bordeaux
Paris’ sassy little sister to the south proves there’s more to this Old World wine city than what’s poured in a glass. Read more
Dec 28, 2018
Kimberley Lovato
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Culture

The Coywolves Cometh
That’s not just the wind howling outside. Read more
Feb 19, 2019
Caroline Kettlewell
Minimalist Cool
Need Supply Co.'s Chris Bossola and Gabriel Ricioppo have succeeded in the tough world of fashion retailing by keeping it personal. Read more
Feb 13, 2019
Eden Stuart

Longread

Hunt Country Hounds

To hunt fox, you need swift horses, intrepid riders ... and hard-working hounds. Read more

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Cade Martin

Now Showing

Their numbers may have dwindled, but some of Virginia’s classic drive-in theaters have answered the digital drumbeat and are making a stand against the mighty multiplex. Read more
Black Gold

Coal has been one of virginia’s most valuable resources for more than 300 years. Here’s a look at the places and the people whose heritage has been shaped by the pursuit of this shiny black rock. Read more
Bright Lights, Small Town

More than just a charming mountain hamlet, the friendly and endearing community of Abingdon is culture-rich, with creative street cred extending from Broadway to Hollywood and a deep history in the arts that rivals any urban hub. Read more

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