Virginiana

One Man at a Time

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:56:06 GMT

Chris Howard, Hampden-Sydney’s new president, is a high-wattage hire who aims to raise the profile of a very traditional Southern college.

Saving the Shade

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:41:38 GMT

A treetop gambit by Shenandoah Greens

Mayo Island Homer

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:46:38 GMT

Wherein illustrator Sterling Hundley depicts Lou Gehrig hitting a ball into the James River.

Revenge of the Charming Brown Plaid!

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMT

The Prince of Wales check is back, chaps

The African Jamestown

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 14:09:16 GMT

Virginia and Liberia have been inextricably tied for almost 200 years. Blacks from Virginia helped to build and lead the colony that became Liberia. And now, after 20 years of violence, Virginia churches are assisting the African nation’s recovery effort.

The Lady of Belvoir

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 04:46:00 GMT

George Washington would not have become the man he was without the help of Sally Fairfax. She mentored the young Washington and fired his ambition, and the two by all accounts shared a hidden—forbidden—love.

A Fashion Passion

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 06:21:00 GMT

Jules Reid spent years selling stocks in NYC but always had her sights on the the Garment District. Now, she's launched her bright first collection, with a second due this fall.

Back Story: Clarke C. Jones, Reenactor and Writer

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:00:00 GMT

The editor of Virginia Living interviews the writer of "Marching into History," which is in part based on his participation in the reenactment of the Battle of New Market.

No Frills Attached

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 13:05:23 GMT

Barbara Holland is a feisty author with a soft heart for drinking, cursing and renegade women. Just don't ask her about living in Bluemont or her next book project.

Snake Mistake

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Look before you shoot

My Stays Are Tight!

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:02:35 GMT

Costumes are to Colonial Williamsburg what coffee is to Starbucks. Now visitors can see what goes on in the CW Costume Design Center, where 144 types of garments are designed and maintained. Hint: no zippers.

Marching into History

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:19:00 GMT

The Battle of New Market, 146 years later.

Manatee or Myth

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:10:33 GMT

See sea cows by the sea shore - sometimes.

Up a Creek

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:15:00 GMT

For the two sisters who run Payne's Crab House in Urbanna, the watermen's life is tough but good. As Beatrice Taylor says, "It's in our blood."

The Prettiest Office in the World

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:34:42 GMT

Chuck Frederickson knows more about the James than anyone - and is an advocate for its wellbeing.