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April 14, 2017

At Richlands Dairy Tradition Meets High-Tech

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The moment the cow steps into the milking parlor at Richlands Dairy Farm, Coley Drinkwater knows everything about it: When it was born. How many calves it has had....

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April 14, 2017

Fun at Henricus Historical Park

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It’s a dirty job, but that just adds to the fun. About a dozen 8- to 12-year-old kids spent their spring break last week getting a hands-on experience at...

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February 19, 2017

Fort Lee Celebrates 100 Years!

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This year, Fort Lee is celebrating 100 years of supporting the nation. Festivities and special events throughout 2017 will honor the fort’s centennial, providing an opportunity to learn about...

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January 22, 2017

Mercy Street Set in the Best PART of Virginia

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One of the earliest English settlements in America (1638), Berkeley today comprises about 1,000 acres of cultivated, sustainable no-till farmland; protected wetlands, mature forest and 10 acres of formal gardens; and manicured...

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January 01, 2017

King’s BBQ Celebrates 70th Anniversary

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King’s Barbecue has been serving up old-school, Southside Virginia barbecue for decades. “It’s an actual style of barbecue that’s different from North Carolina or Texas. It actually pre-dates all that,”...

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December 12, 2016

Petersburg National Battlefield Announces Winter Hours of Operation

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Eastern Front Visitor Center:  Sunday-Saturday, 9:00am to 5:00pm. Grant’s Headquarters at City Point and the Five Forks Contact Stations:  Thursday-Monday, 9:00am to 5:00pm. Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

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