History

“Awaken the Warrior” Brings Local Civil War History to Life

Written by Heidi Baumstark | Photos by Shannon Ayres War changes everything. It’s not just…

New Book Releases Bringing Local History Back to Life

Written by Sarah Hickner “The Enchanting Interiors of Bunny Mellon”: Paintings by Snowy Campbell It…

Meet Your Neighbor: Hannah Schetselaar, Public Programs Coordinator at VPHA

Written by Bill Kent | Photos by Caroline Gray Historian Hannah Schetselaar sees connections everywhere…

Eva Walker: A Legacy of Kindness and Community Outreach

Written by Heidi Baumstark   It used to be called “the field.” Today, it’s Eva…

Meet Your Neighbor: Dr. Margaret Salazar-Porzio Envisions an Oatlands for All

Story by Kaitlin Hill  With a Ph.D. in American studies and ethnicity from the University…

Historic Houses at the Heart of the Hunt

Written by Bill Kent | Photos by Joanne Maisano The grand old houses of Hunt…

Mount Savage Farm Estate

Welcome to Mount Savage Farm. Offered for $2,999,900 5 BD | 4 BA | 6,000…

The Potomack Company Holds Historic Militaria & Cavalry Saddle Collection Auction to Benefit Virginia Piedmont Heritage Area

Written by Kaitlin Hill This June, the Alexandria-based Potomack Company held the auction of a…

Author Laura Malone Elliott Brings History to Young Readers

Written by Diane Helentjaris | Photos courtesy of Laura Malone Elliott “I hadn’t planned on…

The Norton Network Rallies Around Virginia’s Grape

Written by Kaitlin Hill | Photos by Hannah Hazel Photography  “It’s very unique, but it…