local history

How to Spend the Holidays in Hunt Country

Written by Kaitlin Hill The early December Christmas parades around Hunt Country, especially Middleburg’s iconic…

Preserving the Piedmont and Celebrating Hope Porter

Written by Heidi Baumstark | Photos by Gracie Savage Everyone’s drawn to natural beauty.  When…

A Century in Bloom: Abernethy & Spencer’s Timeless Journey

Written by Shayda Windle | Photos by Shannon Ayres Abernethy & Spencer Greenhouse and Garden…

Grace Heritage Site Sees New Life in Lincoln

Written by Diane Helentjaris Just down a rutted gravel lane in Lincoln, an old church…

Locke’s Mill Through the Ages

Written by Heidi Baumstark | Photos by Shannon Ayres Sitting at the top of a…

Virginia’s Oldest Juried Crafts Fair Returns for its 80th Year

The Waterford Fair includes children’s activities, a historic homes tour, juried fine crafts, original art,…

Travel Back in Time at the Thornton Walker House

Written by Beth Rasin | Photos by Caroline Gray On the first night that Lisa…

Old Bust Head Unveils The Little Tap House on the Lawn

Written by Middleburg Life Staff Known for their practices in sustainability, Old Bust Head Brewery’s…

Hunt Country Stable Tour Returns for Its 65th Year

More than a dozen private properties open their gates to the public to provide a…

A Conservation Win for the Community Brings New Life to Blackthorne Inn

Written by Heidi Baumstark | Featured photo by Roger Lancaster Beauty demands a double take. A…