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Today is Juneteenth...do you know the history?
By Lynnette Tully on June 19, 2020

On January 1, 1863, President Lincoln declared “that all persons held as slaves within said designated States, and parts of States, are, and henceforward shall be free.” Lincoln sincerely be...

Choosing a Vet for Your Pet
By Lynnette Tully on October 9, 2019

Your pets are beloved members of your family and you want to make sure they receive the very best medical care. But how do you choose the right vet for your pet? We've outlined some importan...

Jamestown Day at Jamestown Settlement & Historic Jamestowne
By Lynnette Tully on March 29, 2019

"Jamestown Day", Saturday May 11th, features Historic Jamestowne's ongoing archaeological discoveries of the 1607 fort and one of Jamestown Settlement's ships sailing in the James River. A v...

Williamsburg Taco Festival
By Lynnette Tully on March 29, 2019

The Williamsburg Taco Festival is happening on May 5th from 1-5pm at Billsburg Brewery - 2054 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg.

Blues, Brews, & BBQ - Riverwalk Landing in Yorktown
By Lynnette Tully on March 29, 2019

The Annual Blues, Brews, & BBQ event is happening on Saturday, May 4th from 12-6pm at Riverwalk Landing in Yorktown.

Summer Celebration Wine Festival at Lee Hall Mansion
By Lynnette Tully on March 29, 2019

The Summer Celebration Wine Festival is taking place at Lee Hall Mansion on June 8th 2019.

Mariners’ Craft Beer Festival
By Lynnette Tully on March 29, 2019

Great beer, good food and live music! The seventh annual Mariners’ Craft Beer Festival is happening on May 5th from 12-5pm at 100 Museum Drive in Newport News.

Let's Shop Consignment
By Lynnette Tully on March 27, 2019

When looking for high quality and unique home furnishings for a great price, consider visiting a consignment shop.

Day Tripping: Virginia Beach
By Lynnette Tully on March 18, 2019

Virginia Beach has all the elements of a classic seaside resort town all within a short drive making it the perfect day trip beach destination. Just an hour or two away, you will find gorgeo...

Love Where You Live Photo Contest Grand Prize Winners
By Lynnette Tully on November 29, 2018

We had so much fun with this year's Love Where You Live Photo Contest. We had 265 photo submitted from 55 different photographers. Thank you to all who participated and helped us tell of the...

Celebrate the Holidays in Colonial Williamsburg
By Lynnette Tully on November 15, 2018

This December, you can experience a holiday event every day of the month in Colonial Williamsburg!

GardenFest of Lights at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
By Lynnette Tully on November 15, 2018

Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden has announced its theme for this year: “Bringing Art to Light” to celebrate Richmond’s thriving arts scene.

Liz Moore & Associates Collecting Games for Toys for Tots this Holiday Season
By Lynnette Tully on November 15, 2018

Help us make Christmas full of fun and games! We are collecting new and unwrapped board games for the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation! When you are out doing that holiday shopping, pick up a...

Explore the Beauty of the Season in Charlottesville, Virginia
By Lynnette Tully on October 19, 2018

The days are getting shorter and the weather crisper. If you’re looking for a fun way to appreciate the beauty of this season but don't want to travel very far, then look no further than Cha...

Port Warwick Art & Sculpture Festival
By Lynnette Tully on September 19, 2018

Head out to Port Warwick on October 13 & 14th for the 14th Annual Port Warwick Art & Sculpture Festival.

OktoberFest at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
By Lynnette Tully on September 19, 2018

Celebrate fall, nature’s grand finale, with OktoberFest at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden on October 27th — a day filled with live music, games and prizes, all included in Garden admission.

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