There are many important things to learn about which native flowers you can plant and how you can rewild your garden.
Preparing the Perfect Picnic
Enjoy time outdoors with recipes and tips for creating memorable meals al fresco.
Years of the Shōgun: Japan’s Medieval Era
Discover Japan's medieval history as well as novels set during this legendary period of shōguns, daimyos, and samurai.
Strong Men and Women in Virginia History
Capt. Janet H. Days, Sheriff Tyrone Foster, Dr. Erma L. Freeman, and engineer Gregory L. Robinson are the 2024 Strong Men and Women in Virginia History honorees.
Brick by Brick: A History of LEGO
People of all ages have come to love the LEGO Group and its plastic bricks. A wealth of experience in engineering, testing, and development has changed LEGO from a maker of wooden toys in Europe to a global manufacturer of construction toys based around interlocking plastic bricks. The turn of the millennium has seen LEGO…
American Indians on the Rappahannock
The Rappahannock River and the surrounding forests provided rich land and plentiful game for the American Indians who lived here before the colonists arrived. Some of the tribes still live in and around the Rappahannock region. The Patawomeck, Rappahannock, Mattaponi, and Pamunkey all live in this area, and their people tell rich histories through their…
Local African American Historical Sites
Stafford, Spotsylvania, and Westmoreland counties and the City of Fredericksburg all have houses, churches, and museums of great importance to African American history and heritage. The City of Fredericksburg Fredericksburg has a number of interesting sites for anyone interested in African American history to visit. You can visit the Shiloh Baptist Church - Old Site…
Memories of Christmas Trees Past
Christmas trees appear in so many happy childhood memories that it can be amazing to learn how old they are. From an old Germanic tradition, Christmas trees first appeared in the Middle Ages and spread across Europe. Later, German immigrants carried this custom to their newfound home in America. As time went on, many Americans…
Trees of Virginia: Into the Dark Forests
Discover the history of trees in Virginia, featuring insights on native species like Virginia pines, oaks and conifers, for nature enthusiasts and tree lovers.
Ten Legendary Years: The Disney Renaissance of the ’90s
Many of the great periods in the history of art are short, intense bursts of creativity. The decade from 1989 to 1999 was perhaps the peak of Disney’s magic. From The Little Mermaid to Tarzan, so many memorable movies were made in this decade that it has become known as the Disney Renaissance. This was…
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