Gari Melchers and his wife Corinne

Artist Gari Melchers and his wife Corinne were devoted booklovers. Despite the demands of his studio schedule, Gari Melchers spent his mornings reading newspapers, made time for novels, and studied the pages of his many art books. Corinne Melchers also loved classics, contemporary novels, biographies, and books about painting, horticulture, and American cultural history. At Belmont, their home from 1915 to 1955, Corinne Melchers spent decades working to improve the lives of Stafford County citizens, especially through her charitable work with the Public Health Association and the American Red Cross.

Falmouth, Virginia · United States