Sean Toler's hauntingly beautiful photographs capture abandoned and forgotten places and things from around the state. New construction seems to be taking place all around. With all the commotion and progress, it can be easy to forget what was. In the world of photography, there are those who seek out these forgotten pieces of history in hopes of capturing what's left on camera, thereby preserving them in their own way. Sean Toler is one such photographer, traveling the roads of VA, photographing numerous old, abandoned buildings in an effort to make them last a little longer. 6.5" W x 9.25" L
Historic, haunted, chilling tales of the town of Richmond as told by one of Virginia's most respected paranormal investigators! With over four hundred years of history, Richmond abounds with ghostly tales and ghastly deeds from the past. Step into the shadows and take a tour of thirteen of Richmond's most haunted sites. Visit Church Hill, home of the famous St. John's Church, and discover the events that led to the tragic tunnel collapse of 1925. Discover the long-forgotten Civil Warhospitals of Shockoe Bottom, where hundreds of wounded soldiers met their end. Feel the icy chill at the bottom of a staircase where a young apprentice was murdered in cold blood by his jealous master in 1826. These stories and more await as you discover the mysterious, tragic and terrifying events of Richmond's dark past.""
Cary Holliday brings readers back in time to experience Glen Allen from its beginnings... With vintage photographs, the book explores the rich past of a community that even today retains the flavor of early times. There are chapters on John Cussons, an English adventurer who built Forest Lodge, the magnificent 1880's hotel that served as the chief landmark; Virginia Randolph, a visionary teacher who established a school for black youth in the era of segregation and became a nationally-known educator; and much more! Images of families, school days, daily life, roads and railroads have been gathered from archives and private collections.
From colonial-era witches to modern sightings of Bigfoot, the history of the Old Dominion is filled with creepy tales. Cemeteries, battlefields and inns host haunts from Virginia's earliest days. Some appear as corporeal figures and some as lights or ghostly noises. Delve into the sad and scary stories of patients who still linger in Victorian-era sanatoriums. Unexplained sightings of mysterious creatures, from Bigfoot to werewolves, are widespread in the western part of the state, and Chessie rears her head in the Bay--for the lucky few! Even prominent buildings like the Executive Mansion in Richmond have their own uncanny legends. Join master storyteller Sherman Carmichael as he explores the lore of the Old Dominion.
Richmond's culinary history spans more than four hundred years and includes forgotten cooks and makers who paved the way for Richmond's vibrant modern food scene. The foodways of local Indian tribes were pivotal to the nation. Unconventional characters such as Mary Randolph, Jasper Crouch, Ellen Kidd, Virginia Randolph and John Dabney used food and drink to break barriers. Family businesses like C.F. Sauer and Sally Bell's Kitchen, recipient of a James Beard America's Classic Award, shaped the local community. Virginia Union University students and two family-run department stores paved the way for restaurant desegregation. Local journalists Maureen Egan and Susan Winiecki, founders of Fire, Flour & Fork, offer an engaging social history complete with classic Richmond recipes.
