Virginiana
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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.” Read more
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Summer Cool Electric Lakes
The beach is not the only way to beat the heat. Lots of people enjoy the freshwater aura at Virginia's three biggest lakes-all created, ironically, by power companies. Read more
Jul 8, 2011
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Frontier Road
Once a vital transportation route between Richmond and the mountainous reaches of western Virginia, the old Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike today roughly follows U.S. 250, U.S. 33 and Route 47, but in some ways is little changed. Read more
Elyse Bromser-Kloedan & Timothy Curry
June 11, 2016 • Patowmack Farm, Lovettsville Read more
Feb 14, 2017
Photo credit Locke Store
Jun 30, 2020
Natives
Lee Baskerville
Mr. Dodo and the Rototiller
What to do with an ailing peregrine falcon, or an injured white-tailed deer? Take it to the Wildlife Center of Virginia, one of the world’s leading research and training hospitals for veterinary medicine. Watch those talons! Read more
Jun 21, 2010
Oh, Daddy!
Forget that urban myth, the daddy longlegs is a harmless arachnid on stilts. Read more
Nov 18, 2019
Made in Virginia
Made In Virginia 2013: Cabin Creek Musical Instruments, Konnarock
Made In Virginia Awards winner Cabin Creek Musical Instruments. Read more
Nov 12, 2013
Made in Virginia 2014: Pickled Silly, Richmond
Made in Virginia Award winner Pickled Silly Read more
Oct 30, 2014
Made in Virginia 2012: Release Reels, Reedville
Made in Virginia winner Release Reels Read more
Dec 10, 2012
Made In Virginia 2013: Po River Apiary, Spotsylvania
Made In Virginia Award winner Honey Habanero Sauce. Read more
Nov 12, 2013
Made in Virginia 2015: Belle Isle Craft Spirits, Richmond
Belle Isle Craft Spirits Read more
Oct 29, 2015
Made in Virginia 2014: Willie Byrd Sauce, Richmond
Made in Virginia Award winner Willie Byrd Sauce Read more
Oct 30, 2014
