Tapping into the History of Alcohol in the Old Dominion
The Virginia Historical Society History on Tap Program brings history into the present by recreating alcohol recipes from the past.
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Date Night: The Old Fashioned Way
My wife’s idea of a good date night does not usually involve a visit to a tavern or a historic site. Her ideal date would involve a nice meal at an elegant restaurant and an entertaining show, and then ice cream, of course. Last month, I was able to accomplish her ideal Date Night: The Old Fashioned Way with a trip to the Half Way House Restaurant and Swift Creek Mill Theatre in Chesterfield County, Virginia.
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All Quiet on the Southern front (of Pennsylvania): A Recap of a WWI Symposium in York, Pennsylvania
The East Coast Branch of the WFA holds two World War I seminars every year in the Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Philadelphia areas, bringing together scholars, students, and others who are interested in learning more about the “War to End All Wars.” This fall’s symposium took place on October 24th at the York County Heritage Trust and involved a full day of activities.
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Lighting Up Our National Pastime in Our Nation’s Capital
There’s something about a night game, especially in our nation’s capital. The excitement of the crowd as they arrive at […]