fairfax county things to do: See Mount Vernon as an 18th Century Visitor Saw It - 10/17/10 08:45 AM
George and Martha Washington's estate at Mount Vernon is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the National Capital Area. It is located at the southern end of the Mount Vernon Memorial Parkway about 10 miles south of Alexandria. Although the tourist entrance is located there the original entrance is not. If you continue straight and turn left at the first traffic light you will soon see a gate on your left. It is the original entrance to the estate and is the first view had by an 18th century guest as they approached the Washington's home. < There is space to … (10 comments)
fairfax county things to do: The Three "R's" What Would You Expect From A Schoolhouse? - 08/22/10 11:03 AM
RED This one room red schoolhouse was in use until 1939. RESPECTED The fact that it survived postwar expansion in the Springfield area is a story unto itself. It is only a stone's throw from the hustle and bustle of the Fairfax County Parkway. RESTORED It was purchased in 1950 by the Upper Pohick Community League - its' members restored it to its' original condition and continue to maintain it.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ My Team has 34 years experience in Arlington, Alexandria, Kingstowne, Springfield, Annandale, Burke, Lorton, Centreville, Chantilly, Vienna, Falls Church,Oakton, McLean, Great Falls, Reston, Herndon, Fairfax County County”Experience Isn’t Expensive – It’s PRICELESS”If … (27 comments)
fairfax county things to do: Which Would You Prefer In Your Backyard? - 06/30/10 07:31 AM
NUMBER ONE NUMBER TWO ALL OF THE ABOVE If a miniature train or carousel is not allowed where you live in Northern Virginia you can find both the train and carousel at Burke Lake Park in Springfield VA along with Disc Golf. There is miniature golf, 4.7 miles of hiking trails, boating, fishing, camping, an 18 hole golf course, playgrounds, volleyball courts, picnic shelters and a cute ice cream parlor. It is one of the most popular parks in Northern Virginia. My Team has 34 years experience in Alexandria, Springfield, Annandale, Burke, Centreville, Chantilly, Vienna, Oakton, McLean and Great Falls in Fairfax … (16 comments)
Very few people are aware of the fact there is close-in cabin camping in Northern Virginia. Pohick Bay Regional Park has excellent facilities. The cabins have electricity, air conditioning, heat and two rooms. As can be seen in the photo below the room at the back of the cabin has a double bed and a set of bunk beds. The front room has a futon, table, two chairs and a microwave. Outside is a front porch with a swing, outside grill, fire pit and a picnic table. Although there is no bathroom in the cabins, a bathhouse is … (9 comments)
When you visit Virginia you become very aware "Virginia Is For Lovers" is the trademark motto of the Virginia Tourism Corporation. One "very cool" section of their site is the INTERACTIVE MAP OF VIRGINIA The toolbar at the top of the map has links titled Welcome To Virginia Places to Stay Things To Do Get Outside Attractions Events You can hover over any area of the map, click on it and you will be redirected to a sectional map with the same information for that section of Virginia. For example NORTHERN VIRGINIA The tourism map is an excellent … (9 comments)
The information in quotes below was taken directly from the Hidden Pond Nature Center website where you can find more specific nformation regarding programs that are offered at the nature center. The important point of this post is that there is now a 2,000 foot trail that links the 25 acres of the Hidden Park Nature Center to Pohick Stream Valley Park - a meandering 7,000 acre park. It is just one more reason to consider making Springfield your home. ""Acres of undisturbed woodland, quiet trails, splashing streams and a tranquil pond are just a few of the reasons … (5 comments)
fairfax county things to do: Huntley Meadows Park Is Unusual In Time And Place - 10/21/08 06:39 PM
Huntley Meadows Park is a 1,425 acres wetlands bursting with life. It is well known that some of the best wildlife watching in the National Capital Area is enjoyed here. From the ½ mile wetland boardwalk trail and observation tower, people have excellent views of beavers, frogs, dragonflies, eagles and herons. Huntley Meadows is well known as a prime birding spot, with over 200 species identified in the park. If you come to hike, wildlife watch or simply to relax the park will provide you with an excellent and rewarding nature experience. Why unusual in time? It is totally surrounded by residential development … (4 comments)
fairfax county things to do: Historic Huntley Alexandria Fairfax County Virginia - 10/21/08 05:31 PM
Land holdings of George Mason IV came as far north as what is now known as Hybla Valley and Huntley Meadows Park. Thomson Mason, a grandson of George Mason, built a home on the property in 1825. The house, now known as Historic Huntley, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Virginia Landmarks Register, and the Fairfax County Historic House Inventory. Mason family ownership of the land lasted into the early part of the 20th century. Individual sections of the land were sold for family farms. In the 1920's Henry Woodhouse purchased 1500 acres from 10 landowners. He … (0 comments)
Originally, Fort Hunt (Sheridan's Point in Washington's Day) served as a fort to defend the settlers against Indians in the 17th century. Nowadays Fort Hunt Park on a summer plays host to several hundred picnickers. On Sunday evenings there are free concerts. There are large and medium size shelters that can be reserved for private functions That is a far cry from its' original and subsequent purposes. In the latter part of the 19th century gun batteries were installed to defend Washington, D.C. during the Spanish American War along with Fort Washington in Maryland. It served for a brief time as an ROTC training camp for African … (2 comments)
For eight years our family lived within walking distance of the Mount Vernon Estate. As we walked along Old Mount Vernon Road we passed the gate that provided an unobstructed view of the mansion identical to the one on the left. It was also a short bicycle ride to the George Washington Parkway and a relaxing trip along the Potomac River into Olde Towne - we tried to visualize George Washington making the same trip on horseback There have been some changes since we moved out of Mount Vernon in 1982, but they have not been dramatic since the area was fairly well developed when we … (8 comments)
fairfax county things to do: Halloween Goblin Golf And Bonfire At Lake Accotink Park Springfield Virginia - 10/16/08 08:15 PM
Lake Accotink Park in Springfield calls this a "spooktacular" event. It will be fun for adults and children of all ages. You can venture onto the haunted golf course to play a round of golf with glow in the dark golf balls Ride the festively decorated carousel while spooky music plays Join in storytelling over a cup of hot chocolate around a lakeside bonfire. Saturday October 25,2008 6:00 to 9:00 PM $6.00 per person I-95, W on Old Keene Mill Road, right on Hanover Ave, left on Highland Ave, right on Accotink Park Drive to the park entrance My husband and I have … (2 comments)
Annual Old-Fashioned Fall Festival There will be old-fashioned games for children and adults. hayrides, music, food, arts and crafts demonstrations and vendors, also. Saturday October 18, 2008 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM Mason Neck State Park, 7301 High Point Road, Lorton 22079 Parking Fee $4.00 (No entry fee) Directions: From I-95, Take Lorton Exit to US1, right on US 1 to a left on Gunston Road - continue to Mason Neck State Park Entrance.
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fairfax county things to do: Lorton - Home to Another Patriot Named George - 08/28/08 09:27 PM
Greorge Mason IV (1725-1792) authored the Virginia Declaration of Rights, It was eventually incorporated into the Virginia Constitution as Article 1. Why is this of interest? Many of the guarantees of the document were incorporated into the Declaration of Independence and the US Bill of Rights. At the time George assumed responsibility for the family's plantation, Mason Neck, the Gunston Hall home had not been built. It was completed in 1759 when he was only 34 years old. Aside from the 5,500 acres on Mason Neck, George Mason owned other plantations - some of which are now the names of popular residential areas … (9 comments)
fairfax county things to do: Northern Virginia Bike Paths - Lorton - 08/19/08 08:54 AM
Mason Neck, that section of Lorton with water on 3 sides is a natural wonderland. The peninsula consists of 9,000 acres - 6,000 of which are under land management. As a result, it is now home to 200 species of birds, 31 mammals and 44 species of reptiles and amphibians. Its' most famous landowner was George Mason, an author of the Virginia Bill of Rights, a predecessor of the US Constitution. His home, Gunston Hall, is open to visitors. In 1969, the Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge was the first park assigned as an American Eagle refuge. It is considered one of … (0 comments)
fairfax county things to do: FORT HUNT PARK ALIVE AND WELL IN MOUNT VERNON VA - 02/19/08 04:27 PM
Fort Hunt (Sheridan's Point in Washington's Day) served as a fort to defend the settlers against Indians in the 17th century. In the latter part of the 19th century gun batteries were installed to defend Washington, D.C. during the Spanish American War along with Fort Washington in Maryland. It served for a brief time as an ROTC training camp for African Americans as well a temporary Veteran's Administration Hospital. During World War II Fort Hunt was known as P.O. Box 1142, the secret POW camp that housed and interrogated over 4,000 German prisoners. Interestingly, most of the American interrogators were refugees from Nazi Germany. … (1 comments)
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George and Martha Washington's estate at Mount Vernon is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the National Capital Area. It is located at the southern end of the Mount Vernon Memorial Parkway about 10 miles south of Alexandria. Although the tourist entrance is located there the original entrance is not.
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