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Best Spots, Foods & Tips for a Perfect Summer Picnic

by Gabriela de Camargo Gonçalves

Petit Domaine: Virginia’s First Sparkling Winery

by Sylvie Baggett

Eight Digital Detox Escapes

by Taryn White

Revolution Revisited Explores the Untold Stories of America’s Founding

by Madeline Mayhood

Virginia’s Vegan and Vegetarian Must-Trys, According to Influencers

by Hope Cartwright

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Colonial Williamsburg’s Ron Hurst on Preserving History, VA250 & More

As the nation prepares to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence, few places carry the weight of that history more tangibly than Colonial Williamsburg. Ron Hurst, the foundation’s chief mission officer, has spent his career ensuring that weight is felt—honestly, fully, and accessibly. Madeline Mayhood, Virginia Living’s editor-in-chief, sat down with Hurst to discuss […]
by Madeline Mayhood
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Buc-ee’s Opens Its First Virginia Location

If you happened to be standing near the I-81 exit for Mt. Crawford in the early morning hours of this past June 30, you’d have witnessed a spectacle. Shoppers flooded into the parking lot and shuffled into block-long lines in hopes of being among the first through the doors of Virginia’s first Buc-ee’s travel station.  […]
by Eric J. Wallace

Sail250 Virginia Brings Tall Ships From Around the World

When more than 60 tall ships and military vessels from 30 countries glide into Virginia waters this June, they’ll carry centuries of seafaring history—and usher in one of the most ambitious celebrations America has ever staged. Sail250 Virginia, the Commonwealth’s landmark commemoration of the nation’s 250th anniversary, runs June 12–23, transforming Norfolk and 11 affiliate […]
by Madeline Mayhood

All Aboard: Virginia’s Summer of Steam Celebrates America250

This summer, the legendary Norfolk & Western 611 steam locomotive is firing up her wheel—and she’s bringing history along for the ride. Built in 1950 in Roanoke, Virginia, the 611 is the last surviving member of the “J-Class” fleet, widely regarded as the pinnacle of steam technology. With her iconic bullet-shaped nose, Tuscan Red stripe, […]
by Abby Borgeson

Petit Domaine: Virginia’s First Sparkling Winery

Virginia is no longer wine’s best-kept secret. Imbibers have caught on to the state’s diverse terroir and unique grapes. For all the accolades, however, there was one thing lacking: a winery devoted to sparkling wine.  J. Snyder, a Loudoun County native and wine connoisseur, recognized this opportunity. He sought to create a winery that emulates […]
by Sylvie Baggett

Virginia Singles Are Turning to Beer Pong for Love

Are your fingers at risk of falling off from constant swiping on dating apps? Consider throwing your phone into the sea—or simply playing a round of beer pong. For singles who are sick of never making it past the texting phase, insert Beer Pong Speed Dating. Founded by University of Richmond grad Jeff Hunt, these […]
by Sylvie Baggett

Best Patriotic Cocktails to Celebrate VA250

Plan the perfectly patriotic party to celebrate America’s semiquincentennial with these red, white, and blue cocktails that will quench your thirst all spring and summer long. Sip and serve these stylish stars-and- stripes–inspired libations created by some of Virginia’s finest distilleries. Enjoy the tart and sweet flavor of huckleberries on a warm, relaxing evening or […]
by Abby Borgeson

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