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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.

Oct 16, 2009 by in History (3 Comments)

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Robb Scharetg

Off the Rails

With outdoor autumn events like the Montpelier Races nearly upon us, it’s time to plan a sumptuous, over-the-top tailgate repast. Photography by Robb Scharetg • Recipes by J Frank • Prop Styling by Joy Mouledoux

Oct 5, 2009 by in Eat in

A ‘Difficult Run’

A new Montpelier statue and a daily drive on Georgetown Pike conjure images of a graceful and courageous first lady. By Carey Roberts

Jul 21, 2009 by in My Virginia (1 Comments)

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Chess Pawns

Archaeologists have discovered that James Madison was an avid chess player.

Jun 22, 2011 by in the beat

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