Tag: Things to do in Virginia
Behind the Scenes at Virginia Historic Garden Week
[Post Updated 2023] Virginia Historic Garden Week Tours will be held April 15 through 22nd in 2023. Part 3 of 4 in our series “Behind-the-Scenes at Virginia Historic Garden Week”, today we’ll find out how the homes and communities, selected by Garden Club of Virginia, prepare for the tours. If you missed our previous posts, […]
Selecting Homes for Historic Garden Tours of Virginia
[Post Updated 2023] Virginia Historic Garden Tours will be held April 15 through 22nd in 2023. Continuing with Part 2 of 4 in our series “Behind-the-Scenes at Virginia’s Historic Garden Week” today we’ll find out how the homes are selected for the historic garden tours. If you missed the first post, you’ll find it here: […]
6 Reasons NOT to Miss Virginia Tours in Historic Garden Week
If you’re looking for places to go for Virginia home tours, have you heard of “America’s Largest Open House”? Historic Garden Week is Virginia’s oldest volunteer tourism project. It has happened in April every year since 1929 (except 2020 due to COVID). Nearly 26,000 visitors have the privilege of touring gorgeous homes throughout the Commonwealth […]
All You Need to Know about Virginia Home Tours in Historic Garden Week
2023 dates are Saturday, April 15th to Saturday, April 22nd. Part 1 of 4 in my series on Virginia’s Historic Garden Week. The Garden Club of Virginia (GCV) was disappointed when they had to cancel the 2020 Historic Garden Week home tours for the 2nd time in their 87-year history. The 2020 cancellation was due […]
Thoroughly Virginia – Fredericksburg Historic Garden Tour
What do Stonewall Jackson, farming, fox hunting, flowers and fund-raising all have in common? They all have deep roots in Virginia culture and were all highlighted on the 2019 Fredericksburg Historic Garden Tour, hosted by the Rappahannock Valley Garden Club. Spread across the countryside along the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary War Route, outside of Fredericksburg, the club […]
Chef’s Table Cooking Class – A Southern Picnic
Have you ever taken a cooking class while on vacation? When planning a trip, research the restaurants and regional cuisine before booking your flight. Do you love fresh ideas for cooking, entertaining, and serving? If so, then a cooking class may be perfect for you, whether you’re a Hampton Roads local or merely visiting the area […]
