Compendia Virginica
Compendia Virginica
The Race to Space
A Langley engineer provides a behind-the-scenes glimpse of NASA’s early days. more
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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." more
Jul 13, 2010
Frontier Road
Once a vital transportation route between Richmond and the mountainous reaches of western Virginia, the old Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike today roughly follows U.S. 250, U.S. 33 and Route 47, but in some ways is little changed. more
Dec 2, 2015
Courtesy of the Virginia Historical society
How the West Was Lost
John Brown’s raid, 150 years ago, was a practical failure with massive ramifications. It lit the fuse leading to the Civil War, and, as MARY MILEY THEOBALD writes, set in motion the creation of the 35th state, “West, by God, Virginia.” more
Nov 20, 2009
The Race to Space
A Langley engineer provides a behind-the-scenes glimpse of NASA’s early days. more
Apr 14, 2016
Courtesy of U.S. Army
Social Graces and Espionage
How did a women's finishing school become a center for U.S. code-breaking efforts during World War II? An idyllic tale of espionage. more
Apr 22, 2011
Courtesy of Jason Knowles/Fentress Bradburn Architects
When the Going Gets Tough
The National Museum of the Marine Corps shows the Marines'-eye view. more
Feb 5, 2010
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. more
Jul 6, 2015
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. more
Mar 23, 2011
Summer Cool Electric Lakes
The beach is not the only way to beat the heat. Lots of people enjoy the freshwater aura at Virginia's three biggest lakes-all created, ironically, by power companies. more
Jul 8, 2011
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Food
The Proof is in the Pudding
Our old favorite, bread pudding, gets a modern boost with unexpected ingredients both savory and sweet. more
Oct 17, 2018
Home
A Home of Her Own
When your interior designer is your best friend, trust and creative synergy result in a space that is totally personal. more
Oct 12, 2018
A New Point of View
The Richmond home of George and Louise Freeman is a study in transformation. more
Oct 3, 2018
Travel
kimberley lovato
Edible Istria
Truffles, wild asparagus and olive oil are all on the menu during a Croatian culinary adventure. more
Oct 5, 2018
Portugal, Now
From Lisbon’s sleek palace hotels and cobblestone streets to the Algarve region’s charming coastal villages, a visit to this sun-splashed country promises fascinating food, architecture, art and people. more
Sep 18, 2018
Culture
Hidden Gem
A new audio tour app is your personal guide to Blandy Experimental Farm and the State Arboretum. more
Oct 16, 2018
Trending Social
Charlottesville’s Common House presents a hip new twist on the old-school social club. more
Oct 15, 2018
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Hunt Country Hounds
To hunt fox, you need swift horses, intrepid riders ... and hard-working hounds. more
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John Henley
A River Renaissance
The James River was in terrible shape 30 years ago, but cleanup efforts have largely restored its health. more
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Ship Shape
What took eight years and $6.2 billion to build, towers 20 stories above the waterline and is home to 6,000 people for six months at a time? It’s the USS George H.W. Bush. more
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Austin Hansen & Josh Cowden
September 23, 2017 • Fort Lewis Lodge & Farm, Millboro more
Health
The Heat of the Moment
Treating Burning Mouth Syndrome: a special topic from our Dental Health issue. more
Sep 25, 2017
Upwardly Mobile
Climbing tunes the mind to win uphill battles both on and off the rock. more
Sep 18, 2017
About Town
RWC 30th Anniversary Gala
June 11, 2015 • Rappahhanock Westminster-Canterbury, Irvington more
