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FREDERICK MAKER SPACE
Artist Christy Mossburg and her daughter, Miranda Mossburg, a crafter of handmade clothing, jewelry and accessories, are passionate about supporting Frederick’s local arts community. And “shopping small” means a lot to both of them.
The duo watched during the last two years as their fellow artists and craftsmen struggled to sell their products, as in-person vendor events were postponed or cancelled completely.
So, the Mossburgs brainstormed to find a way to help fellow makers get their pieces in front of the buying public in a safe environment.
In January 2021, the duo launched Frederick Makers, a website to showcase products for sale by Frederick-area artists and makers. Categories on the site including jewelry, home goods, artwork, pet products, paper crafts and vintage pieces.
“We thought doing a website, like a local Etsy, where we could do virtual markets, would maybe help people through that time when there were no physical markets happening,” Miranda Mossburg said.
During the following nine months, the website featured products from more than 30 local artists and makers and the duo hosted several virtual pop-up markets under the Frederick Makers name. They also held a few in-person markets, partnering with area businesses. “But (there) was always something in the back of my head (thinking) it would be really nice to have our own place,” Miranda Mossburg said.
And that little thought in Miranda Mossburg’s head has now become a reality. In October, Frederick Makers opened a brick-and-mortar space, called Frederick Made, on West Third Street, featuring 10 to 15 local makers’ products.
Frederick Made plans to welcome customers into the shop for a few weekends each month, the Mossburgs said. They anticipate being open every weekend in December to accommodate the holiday shopping season, too.
“One of the nice things about being open only a couple weekends a month is that it is always going to be something different,” Miranda Mossburg says. “We will have a lot of artists whose stuff is there on a more permanent basis, but we will also have people who might just be there for the one event. It will just be a great place to shop small and find stuff that you might be looking for.” -by Gina Gallucci-White
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RICHMOND:
Capital of theNewSouth
Words and Photos By Shuan Butcher
Shed any pre-conceived thoughts you may have about Richmond and plan a weekend getaway to this nearby city to the south. (Actually, you’ll probably want to plan for more time than just one weekend. There is so much to experience.)
For starters, Richmond is home to one of the best botanical gardens in the United States. Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden (lewisginter.org) boasts 50 acres, with more than a dozen themed spaces, including a Rose Garden, Cherry Tree Walk and Asian Valley. For kids, a fantastic children’s garden provides some fun, interactive, educational opportunities. The classical domed Conservatory is also a beautiful architectural structure where you can check out a number of tropical plants. For those who like to commune with nature and art, public art pieces are scattered throughout the property with poems placed throughout as well. And don’t forget to get your photo taken with one of Virginia’s famous “Love” sculptures there. The garden is open year-round.
In addition to the botanical garden, Richmond has a number of places for art lovers to visit, none better than the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (vmfa.museum), consistently ranked as a Top 10 art museum in the country. Open every day of the year, the museum also allows free admission (though some special exhibitions may have a nominal charge).
Think of an iconic artist, and you are sure to find some of their work at the VMFA. The museum has an amazing collection of antiquities as well as furnishings such as Tiffany lamps and furniture designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Make sure to build some time into your schedule to walk the grounds and check out the Chihuly glass installation and other public art sculptures. And if you’re hungry during your visit, Amuse Restaurant, an on-site fine dining establishment, offers Sunday brunch, lunch, happy hour and dinner.
Next door to the VMFA sits the Virginia Museum of History and Culture (virginiahistory.org), also worth a visit. The best part is you can park your car and visit both places easily. Operated by the Virginia Historical Society, this museum has a collection of more than 9 million items that provide an overview of 16,000 years of the state’s history. The museum is open daily and admission is $6 for adults.
Speaking of history, Richmond has a lot of it. Particularly when it comes to the Civil War. Another place worth checking out is the American Civil War Museum (acwm.org). The facility is located at the former site of Tredegar Ironworks Central Foundry.
There, you will learn about more than just battles and generals. The museum tells stories of how the Civil War affected Americans of various backgrounds. The first-floor exhibit begins in 1861 and walks you through to 1865, highlighting the human side of those fighting in the war, everything from what they ate to the medicine they used. And there are some Frederick connections, too. The second floor offers various rotating exhibits that explore other themes and collections. Be sure to walk the grounds of Historic Tredegar and the National Park Service exhibit. This is also a popular place to access the James River for locals and tourists alike.
A number of great restaurants abound in the River City. Casa del Barco (casadelbarcova.com), a Mexican restaurant along the Historic Canal Walk, is one of theme. This eatery is housed in an old metals company with unique Italianate architecture. Even some of the building’s materials were repurposed into tabletops. If you’re looking for suggestions, try the Beef Barbacoa Enchiladas and check out their list of more than 130 tequilas.
Casa del Barco offers three hours of validated parking in a nearby garage, which will give you an opportunity to stroll along the canal as well.
For a fun evening activity, take a Sunset Bike Tour with Basket and Bike (basketandbike.com). This two-and-a-half-hour bike tour is a great way to get to the know city (if you don’t want to pedal that much they also offer an electric bike option).
This tour wanders through various Richmond neighborhoods and downtown streets. You cross the James River and take in stunning views of the city’s skyline and head up to one of the highest points in the city with picturesque views of the river and surrounding area. Your tour guide will highlight interesting and unique facts about the city’s history, art and scenery along the way. They provide the bikes, helmets, water and even a complimentary beverage at the nearby Urban Farmhouse and Café afterward.
Richmond has some distinctly unique neighborhoods and several of them are worth checking out. One such neighborhood is Jackson Ward, nicknamed the “Harlem of the South” because of its vibrant Black heritage and culture.
Visit the Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site (nps.gov/mawa), the former home of the bank president, newspaper editor and entrepreneur who lived in the neighborhood for three decades. Because of her and other residents in the early 20th Century, Jackson Ward was sometimes referred to as “Black Wall Street.” Just a few blocks from this National Park Service site sits a statue of Walker that was created by Maryland artist Toby Mendez. You can take a self-guided tour of the murals in Jackson Ward as well.
If you have time, another amazing neighborhood to visit is Carytown, situated in the heart of Richmond and contains several locally owned boutique shops, restaurants and entertainment venues.
Your weekend isn’t complete unless you have brunch at Lemaire (lemairerestaurant.com), a Virginia Green certified restaurant located within the historic Jefferson Hotel (jeffersonhotel. com). Start off with a bowl of Virginia Peanut Soup featuring a sliver of Kite’s country ham and spiced grapes. Two other great options are the three-egg omelet with chevre and chives and the hot honey BLT with glazed Edwards bacon, lettuce, tomato and brie on multi-grain bread.
A fabulous place to stay during your visit to Richmond is the Linden Row Inn (lindenrowinn. com), located in the heart of downtown. This boutique inn is nice for those who aren’t B&B fans but don’t care for cookie-cutter hotels either. It is a historic property, but with all the modern amenities you would expect from a luxury hotel. Its original Greek revival architecture has put it on the National Register of Historic Places.
Each room is unique and furnished with authentic antique pieces from the mid- to late-19th Century. The ambiance is fantastic and it is like staying in a historic row home filled with books and amenities to enjoy. The staff are friendly and the restaurant on premise, Parterre Restaurant and Bar (parterrerva.com), serves traditional Southern fare and has a beautiful courtyard for outdoor dining.
And just for a little bit more history, Edgar Allan Poe is said to have played in the garden as a young child and the site reportedly served as inspiration for at least one of his poems.
This is just a sampling of the options that exist in the capital of the South, which is redefining what a Southern city has to offer in terms of arts, culture and history for interested travelers.
