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Maryland House & Garden Tour in Somerset/Worcester offer inside look at extraordinary historic site

Marc Apter — Thu, 02 May 2013 18:25:02 +0000

BALTIMORE, Md. – The only multi county tour on the statewide Maryland House and Garden Pilgrimage (MHGP) of historic homes and gardens takes place in Somerset and Worcester Counties on Saturday, May 4^th^. There are eight properties on display. Profits from this tour go to The Lower Eastern Shore Heritage Council. One of the highlights of the tour is the Princess Anne property known as Hollyhurst, with its Flemish-bond brick work. The Federal-style house was lovingly revived in the early 1980s with the introduction of raised-panel woodwork.

The Spring Wine Festival is coming uncorked this weekend in Town Point Park

festevents.org — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:02:04 +0000

NORFOLK, Va.

– Due to overwhelming popularity, the fastest growing Wine Festival in Hampton Roads has expanded to 2 days this year! Experience the 7th Annual AT&T Spring Town Point Virginia Wine Festival with flavor and flair this weekend, May 4 & 5, 2013, 11am - 6pm daily, in Town Point Park along the Downtown Norfolk, VA Waterfront.

'Lincoln' costumes to be exhibited in Petersburg

The Associated Press — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:10:25 +0000

PETERSURG, Va. (AP) — Petersburg is hosting the debut of a nationwide exhibit of costumes from the movie "Lincoln."

The city says "Lincoln" wardrobe designer Joanna Johnston will return to Petersburg for the exhibit's opening on Saturday at the Centre Hill Museum.

President Abraham Lincoln visited the Centre Hill mansion in 1865.

Lincoln Blu-Ray features Virginia pitch

The Associated Press — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 21:20:28 +0000

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Those who purchase the Blu-Ray version of Lincoln will get a little something extra: a pitch to visit Virginia.

The 3-minute mini-documentary will feature director Steven Spielberg and other key players involved in the production of the movie describing their impressions of the region and why they chose to film the movie in Virginia.

The movie was filmed entirely in Virginia in 2011.

"Waltons' creator honored by Va. Seante

The Associated Press — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 22:41:10 +0000

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The creator of "The Waltons" television series has been honored by the Virginia Senate.

Earl Hamner Jr. received a framed copy of a resolution recognizing his literary and TV achievements Wednesday at the General Assembly's one-day reconvened session.