Jennifer Bryerton

Charlottesville, Virginia

Editor-in-Chief at CharlottesvilleFamily

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Discover the Legacy of Maggie L. Walker on a Day Trip

Jan 18, 2025 | charlottesvillefamily.com | Jennifer Bryerton

Looking for an enriching and family-friendly day trip near Charlottesville? The Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site in Richmond is an inspiring destination where you can learn about the life and achievements of one of America’s most influential African American leaders. The site is located in the Jackson Ward District, the center of Richmond’s Black history. Maggie Lena Walker broke barriers as the first African American woman to charter and serve as president of a bank.
Ultimate Guide to Summer Camps in Charlottesville VA

Jan 3, 2025 | charlottesvillefamily.com | Jennifer Bryerton

A Guide to Charlottesville VA Summer Camps: Fun and Learning For Every Child & TeenCharlottesville is a hub for summer camp fun, offering a variety of programs to keep kids engaged, active, and inspired during the summer months. Whether your child is interested in sports, art, science, or outdoor adventures, local day camps in Charlottesville provide something for every age and interest.
PR- Launch of 'Doing Good' Marketing Grant

Nov 3, 2024 | charlottesvillefamily.com | Jennifer Bryerton

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECharlottesville, VA (November 1, 2024)— CharlottesvilleFamily Life & Home Magazine is thrilled to announce the launch of its inaugural ‘Doing Good’ Marketing Grant, an initiative aimed at empowering local community members and organizations in the Charlottesville area to bring impactful, family-friendly projects to life.
Meet Winemaker Carl DiManno

Sep 5, 2024 | wineandcountrylife.com | Jennifer Bryerton

President and winemaker of 868 Estate Vineyards in Loudoun County, Carl DiManno came back to the East Coast after studying enology at the prestigious University of California Davis and consulting for various labels on both coasts. His contribution to Virginia’s growing wine region is evident in the winery’s most recent accomplishment—winning the 2020 Virginia Governor’s Cup for its 2017 Vidal Blanc Passito. What inspired you to pursue a career in winemaking?
King Family Vineyards Polo for Families

Aug 22, 2024 | charlottesvillefamily.com | Jennifer Bryerton

King Family Vineyards in Albemarle County is famous for its delicious wines and also for ‘Polo Sundays’ throughout the year. When David and Ellen King relocated to Virginia from Houston, Texas in 1995, their top priority was to find a farm with 12 acres of somewhat flat land for polo. They hadn’t even thought about vineyards or a winery yet. David had been playing polo since 1980 and wished to continue enjoying the sport at a polo field and club.
Easy Lemon Chicken Orzo

Aug 15, 2024 | charlottesvillefamily.com | Jennifer Bryerton

Quick and Healthy One Pot Family DinnerIf you’re seeking for easy midweek meals, orzo recipes are ideal. Creamy Lemon Chicken Orzo with spinach is a sure crowd-pleaser that comes together quickly with ingredients you likely have on hand! It is also a great on-the-go meal for the times when you are travelign with kids all around the county to baseball, scouts, art, ballet, piano lessons, soccer… and may need to dine at a picnic table or in the mini van.
The Ultimate Private School Guide

Aug 2, 2024 | charlottesvillefamily.com | Jennifer Bryerton

A University town, it is no surprise that Charlottesville, Virginia has an amazing selection of private schools for families to choose among. There are terrific public school systems, Charlottesville City Schools and the Albemarle County School District. For families interested in other types of learning focus there are also amazing private schools in Charlottesville.
Farmers Markets & Farmstands in Central Virginia

Jul 26, 2024 | charlottesvillefamily.com | Jennifer Waldera |Jennifer Bryerton

Throughout Charlottesville & Central Virginia, there are a plethora of vibrant farmers markets and farmstands that make fresh meat, seasonal produce, and handcrafted products available to anyone who wants to taste or experience the goodness that the area’s makers have to offer. At each one, buyers can expect to find friendly faces alongside all of the incredible bounty that Virginia’s farmers are producing. Visit our CF Family Events Calendar for market special events.
Charlottesville's Favorite Ice Cream Shops

Jul 14, 2024 | charlottesvillefamily.com | Jennifer Bryerton

In a town famed for its amazing food scene, it’s no surprise that there are numerous ice cream stores, creameries, and chocolate shops serving delightful sweet delicacies that will delight the kids. After a day of adventure in Charlottesville, imagine how refreshing it would be to eat a scoop (or two, or three, or more) of house-made ice cream. When it comes to finding the ideal scoop, Charlottesville has plenty of alternatives. Are you craving ice cream sandwiches?
At-Home Science Experiments for Kids

Jul 14, 2024 | charlottesvillefamily.com | Jennifer Bryerton

A Collection of Gooey, Explosive and Easy Science Projects to Do at Home Memories of high school biology labs gone awry, days spent memorizing the table of elements and endless lectures have left many parents feeling uncertain about their ability to encourage a love of science in their children. After all, how can we excite our kids about a subject that we find so daunting? Relax! Science doesn’t have to start with lectures and lessons.