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The Middleburg Museum sponsored a lively and informative program recently at the Middleburg Community Center to celebrate the 289th birthday of Lt. Col. Leven Powell (1737 –1810).
Photos by Leonard Shapiro The Middleburg Museum sponsored a lively and informative program recently at the Middleburg Community Center to celebrate the 289th birthday of Lt. Col. Leven Powell (1737 –1810). Powell was the founder of Middleburg as well as a Virginia planter, merchant, Continental Army officer and Federalist politician who served several terms in the Virginia House of Delegates. Some of Powell’s living descendants were in the audience for an event that included
Jul 22


Patricia Anne Reilly • 2/22/1948 - 6/6/2026
Patricia “Pat” Reilly, a widely respected journalist, Peace Corps volunteer, civic leader, historian, tireless champion of Irish arts and culture whose vision supported and strengthened countless organizations and good causes, passed away on Saturday, June 6, at her home in Middleburg, VA. She was 78. Pat had an unwavering commitment to communities devoted to democracy, human rights, public service, and social justice. She was a devoted daughter, sister, aunt and friend and
Jun 20


Middleburg Community Center Celebrated the 32nd annual donor appreciation with the Swan Lake Holiday Ball
An elegantly attired crowd gathered recently at the Middleburg Community Center to celebrate the 32nd annual donor appreciation with the Swan Lake Holiday Ball. It was black or white tie for the men and elegant evening wear for the ladies on a magical night that included a cocktail hour, delicious dinner and of course, dancing and more dancing, even a bit of ballet. Past and present board members and those that produced the magical evening at the Middleburg Community Cent
Dec 16, 2025


Lisa Rackle Ben-Dov, Virginia Philanthropist, Conservationist and ardent animal lover, dies unexpectedly at 80
Lisa Rackle Ben-Dov, whose life spanned a distinguished professional career in New York with a deeply rooted philanthropic presence in Virginia’s hunt country, died unexpectedly on December 7, 2025, only months after defying cancer. Born in Atlanta on March 21, 1945, to Eugene Emile Rackle and Mabel Claire Moody Rackle, Lisa grew up in Metairie, a suburb of New Orleans. She graduated from St. Martin’s Protestant Episcopal School in 1962 and went on to earn a Bachelor of Bus
Dec 12, 2025


The Piedmont Environmental Council’s Annual Farm-to-Table Dinner is set for September 27 and will be hosted by Barbara and Andy Ferrari at their stunning Woodside Farm in White Post.
The evening will kick off at 5:30 p.m. with a private champagne reception and tour of Woodside Farm for benefactors and platinum sponsors...
Aug 25, 2025


MICHAEL G. MOTION
June 13, 1930 – August 14, 2025 The Thoroughbred industry mourns the loss of renowned international bloodstock agent Michael G. Motion...
Aug 15, 2025


Mark Steven Buchanan APRIL 28, 1956 - APRIL 14, 2025
Middleburg Architect of Neumann Lewis Buchanan Architects APRIL 28, 1956 - APRIL 14, 2025 Mark Steven Buchanan, 68, passed away...
Apr 30, 2025


Country ZEST & Style Podcast is here!
Country ZEST & Style officially has a podcast. Hosted and produced by our very own Ronen Feldman, we'll be bringing stories from our...
Dec 19, 2024


John Coles, listing agent at Thomas and Talbot Estate Properties, has recently sold Bolinvar, a 325+ acre estate, on the prestigious Mountville Road in Middleburg
The stately gated entrance at Bolinvar on the prestigious Mountville Road outside of Middleburg opens to the gently winding drive that...
Nov 27, 2024
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