Compendia Virginica
Compendia Virginica
Peace, Love and Subud
Nearly 40 years ago the followers of an obscure spiritual movement made the Shenandoah Valley their home. more
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
Rob Scharetg
Afton: Mountain, Myth, Legend
Crossing Afton Mountain is like crossing the Mississippi, a divide between the east and west of Virginia. more
Oct 30, 2014
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
Jones photo by Aycock Brown; Joyce photo by Bettman/Corbis
The Iron Forger and the Gold Digger
Sam Jones and Marguerite Upton were each raised in Norfolk's Berkley neighborhood and came of age in the Roaring Twenties. Each went on to a life of great wealth and notoriety—but they could not have been more different. more
Oct 13, 2010
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. more
Jul 8, 2010
Jack Betts
Mabry’s Marvel
The Blue Ridge Parkway’s iconic Mabry Mill came dangerously close to decay and destruction last year, until friends of the popular parkway outpost intervened to save its massive waterwheel. more
Jan 11, 2016
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Saving Selma
After years of neglect from an absentee owner and decay significant enough to threaten its survival, historic Selma Mansion in Loudoun County is getting a second chance. more
Aug 17, 2017
Comfort Zone
Stately and elegant, Four Acres in Charlottesville is also a warm and welcoming family retreat. more
Aug 3, 2017
Travel
Tricia Pearsall
A Tropical Wonderland
Boquete, in western Panama, is a mountain oasis—laid-back and full of flowers, exotic birds, raging rivers and adventure. more
Aug 16, 2017
32 Reasons to Love Lexington
From thinkers and makers to doers and risk-takers, Lexington is putting on a fresh face. Today, this once sleepy college town, where Lee and Jackson still loom large, is fast becoming a newly intriguing destination. more
Aug 7, 2017
Culture
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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. more
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Jones photo by Aycock Brown; Joyce photo by Bettman/Corbis
The Iron Forger and the Gold Digger
Sam Jones and Marguerite Upton were each raised in Norfolk's Berkley neighborhood and came of age in the Roaring Twenties. Each went on to a life of great wealth and notoriety—but they could not have been more different. more
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The Mellon Legacy
Among the great affluent class in Virginia, few have intrigued us more than the late billionaire philanthropist Paul Mellon and his wife Rachel “Bunny” Lambert Mellon. more
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A Nite With Daddy G
After 60 years in the forefront of rhythm and blues, soul, gospel and rock, tenor saxophone legend and Norfolk native Gene Barge keeps the music movin’ and groovin’. more
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Weddings
Bride & Groom
Mallory McLean & Tim Hoffman • June 25, 2016 • Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards, North Garden more
Feb 3, 2017
Health
Moving Forward
Top Hospitals and Healthcare 2016: Carilion introduces outpatient total hip replacements. more
Dec 27, 2016
Gathering Around
Top Hospitals and Healthcare 2016: When memory fails, Riverside Health System's Geriatric Assessment Clinic brings individuals and their families together to plan for what comes next. more
Dec 27, 2016
