Fine Dining in Plain Sight
One Friday, my husband and I had a “date night.” It was dinner and a show—the “show” being the University of Lynchburg’s spring musical, Seussical. ... Read more.
At Home with Stanhope Johnson
A personal look at Lynchburg’s renowned architect Until Carolyn Gills Frazier started researching Stanhope, Chronologically, published by Blackwell Press in 2... Read more.
The Resurrection of Jane
Singer-songwriter returns to Lynchburg, where it all began Asked how she’s doing one Tuesday evening in March, Jane Claudio describes herself as “a little e... Read more.
Digging In
Unearthing stories and secrets at New London’s “Magnificent House” In the decades before the American Revolution, New London, Virginia, was what 19th-cent... Read more.
The Resurrection of the Virginian
Lynchburg’s first luxury hotel is back on the map, more than 100 years later—with no detail overlooked Four years ago, George Stanley and Blair Godsey, the ... Read more.
Gone But Not Forgotten
Local Garden Club Takes CHILD Gravesites Under Its Wing In October 2017, members of Garden by the James Garden Club were volunteering at Lynchburg’s Presbyter... Read more.
Read All About It
A glimpse of local culture as seen through headlines over the past 125 years Long before 24-hour news and the internet, newspapers and word of mouth were ... Read more.
Refresh Your Memory
While there’s no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, following a brain health checklist could help reduce your risk Leon Hill’s dad has Alzheimer’s disease. I... Read more.
Tombstone Tales
A “Who’s Who” of Local Cemeteries There are lots of famous folks buried in Lynchburg’s cemeteries, some of whom are outright famous and others who proba... Read more.
Small Town Charmin found in Farmville
Fantastic furniture is just the beginning of your visit to Farmville. I didn’t plan to buy a rug. I have a house full of rugs. It was my sister, Theresa,... Read more.