April/May Issue On Stands Now!

Albemarle Magazine - April/May 2026

In this issue:

Guide to the 250th in Virginia

A local guide to the 250th reveals how Central Virginia’s historic sites are interpreting the Revolution by offering new ways to engage with America’s founding and its complexities.

Local Founding Families

From Jefferson and Madison to lesser-known patriots, Central Virginia’s interconnected families helped define the American Revolution and shape a nation.

Farmington and Jefferson

Through centuries of change, Farmington has grown without erasing its past, offering a rare look at how architecture evolves while preserving its original character.

… and more!

Features

Living in the Light

Living in the Light

Architect Bob Moje’s Home for the Years Ahead For nearly five decades, architect Bob Moje has helped shape places where people learn, gather, and grow. As a founding principal of VMDO Architects, he led monumental design projects at the University of Virginia and...

Local Reads

Local Reads

Central Virginia’s book culture is thriving, powered by writers who live here, teach here, and create stories that are getting noticed across the country. And with support from WriterHouse and the Moms Lit Society, the act of writing or picking up a book can also be a...

Make Your Own Kind of Music

Make Your Own Kind of Music

The Many Creations of Brian Calhoun On a quiet street in downtown Charlottesville, there’s an old brick cottage that subtly blends in with the rest of the neighborhood. The main floor’s living space is typical of a comfortable home, but drifting up from the basement,...

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