Archives: preservation virginia

Food News: Oktoberfest, Beast Feast, and fighting Yelp, VCU chains

This week: Oktoberfest is in full swing, Beast Feast and the Italian Festival return, and local businesses take on Yelp and VCU’s host of chains. All this and more!

Shockoe placed on list of 11 Most Endangered Historic Places

In all of American Shockoe Bottom is one of eleven singled out as endangered.

Open House at the John Marshall House

Summer Salon at the John Marshall House

Enjoy an evening in the gardens at the John Marshall House during their Summer Salon on May 29.

Libby Hill Overlook tops Preservation Virginia’a list of 2012 Most Endangered Historic Sites

Libby Hill Overlook tops Preservation Virginia’a list of 2012 Most Endangered Historic Sites in Virginia: On this spot in 1737, William Byrd II declared that the beautiful view reminded him of Richmond on the Thames in England and named our city Richmond. The sister site in England is a celebrated and protected viewshed. Threat: The […]