Compendia Virginica
Compendia Virginica
"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
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
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
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
Steeple to Steeple: Portsmouth
A walking Tour of Portsmouth’s historic Olde Towne churches. Read more
Jul 26, 2015
The Origin of a Sound
The Swing Mob collective and Virginia’s pioneering hip hop artists. Read more
May 6, 2016
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
The Mecklenburg County Seat
Johnson chairs are among Virginia’s most coveted homegrown antiques. Read more
Jan 15, 2015
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
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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High Performance
Furniture handcrafted by Richmond-based McKinnon & Harris is designed to go the distance. Read more
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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
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
Home
New World Charm
A neoclassical waterfront home in Williamsburg is a stylish outpost for the Fang family. Read more
Jan 30, 2019
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
Travel
Marvelous Malta
The sun-splashed Mediterranean archipelago is at the crossroads of history. Read more
Feb 6, 2019
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
Culture
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
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Weddings
Rebecca Cotton & Maurice Covington
May 4, 2014 • Trump Winery, Charlottesville Read more
Health
About Town
The Mariners’ Gallery Crawl
Sept. 19, 2015 • Mariners' Museum and Park, Newport News Read more