From Bethesda, Maryland, to Skyline Drive’s Blue Ridge vistas, artist Andrei Kushnir spent decades capturing the essence of this “legendary place.” Now, his paintings have found a permanent home at Shenandoah University, celebrating a beloved Virginia landscape.

In the dim nights of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the glow of candles in farmhouse windows reflects a longstanding tradition known as “Old Christmas.” Passed through generations, this custom pays tribute to a history interwoven with the Southern Highlands’ natural beauty.