Albemarle Magazine’s ‘Features’ section highlights the history, culture, and notable people of Central Virginia. It offers in-depth articles that explore the region’s rich heritage, local traditions, and influential figures, providing readers with engaging stories that capture the essence of the area.
Good Neighbors In 2015, Kari Anderson Miller stood at a crossroads in her career as an educator. After nearly two decades of teaching primarily in Charlottesville, her role as an ESL teacher at Greenbrier Elementary exposed her to a stark reality: the widening gap...
Quiet Excellence Kamisha Spencer thrives in the background, quietly transforming lives without seeking recognition. “I’ll do the work,” she says. “Just don’t put me in the spotlight.” But after two decades with Charlottesville’s Department of Human Services, her work...
Connecting Lives with Livelihoods “The gap between people and opportunity isn’t as wide as it seems—it just takes the right bridge,” says Ridge Schuyler, the founder and CEO of Network2Work USA and Dean of Community Self-Sufficiency Programs at Piedmont Virginia...
Molly and Robert Hardie, owners of Keswick Hall in Charlottesville, Virginia, and The Hermitage Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee, have been honored with the 2024 Historic Hotels of America Lifetime Achievement Award. This prestigious award celebrates their dedication to...
Central Virginia offers a variety of holiday events to brighten your season. Whether you’re strolling through illuminated trails, savoring seasonal treats, or experiencing the magic of Monticello by candlelight, there’s something for everyone. Here’s your guide to...
Photography by Rob Garland and Alyssa Solares This year marks a pair of significant milestones for The Paramount Theater—the 20th anniversary of its grand reopening after an extensive restoration project in 2004 and the 60th anniversary of the Theater’s desegregation...
New Book Explores Architectural and Interior Design Processs Photography by Durston Saylor In late August, Charlottesville architecture and interior design firm Purple Cherry Architects released its first design book, The Design of a Country Estate, published by Gibbs...
Barns have long been icons of the American rural landscape, serving as the backbone of agricultural life and a symbol of hard work. Today, these structures are taking on new roles, blending past and present in innovative ways across the region. In Keswick, a once...
The History—and Rebirth—of the Blue ridge Tunnel A family of four emerged from the Blue Ridge Tunnel on a recent sunny afternoon, blinking in the sun. They stowed their headlamps and stepped to the side of the tunnel’s yawning entrance to drink water and allow others...
Nostalgia, Food, & Scenery Await Train Passengers Railroad history comes alive on the Virginia Scenic Railway, offering a memorable journey through some of central Virginia’s most scenic landscapes. Departing from the historic Amtrak station in Staunton, this...