lorton arts center: Lorton Virginia-Where Old And New Blend Together To Welcome You Home
- 05/31/11 09:19 AM
Most people moving to the Lorton area of Fairfax County don't realize the history surrounding the area. Starting with our nations founding fathers, George Washington and George Mason, Lorton has always held an important place in our local history. From Pohick Church built in 1774 to today Lorton has been a place where many put down roots.Today with the BRAC expansion of Fort Belvoir and the National Geospatial Intellegence Agency Lorton once again is taking center stage with it's popular new Lortion Station Town Center, the Lorton Workhouse Arts Center, Laurel Hill Golf Club and the Viriginia Rail Express (VRE) station … (4 comments)
lorton arts center: Lorton Workhouse Arts Center-Mark Your Calendars For Annual Black Friday Sale
- 10/28/10 12:51 AM
If you are looking for a one of a kind gift for that special someone this holdiay season then head to the Lorton Workhouse Arts Center of November 26, 2010.With over 125 artists the Lorton Workhouse Arts Center offers you a chance to browse and shop a wide variety of options. Ceramic, fused and blown glass, fiber arts, photography and more. In addition to the Escape to Black Friday event, the Lorton Workhouse Arts Center offers events and classes all year long. If you are an aspiring artist the center has a full class schedule of courses for you to take.Events … (7 comments)
lorton arts center: Lorton VA-Where Inmates and Nike Missles Co-Existed Peacefully
- 08/07/10 06:31 AM
My friends accuse me of making some of these little facts about Northern Virginia up. Nope the stories are all real....well okay the one about the Bunny Man Bridge in Clifton...not so much. However the story of the DC Reformatory located in Lorton VA being the site of the Army's premier showcase for the nationwide Nike program unveiled in 1954 is true. One of the big issues that the government faced when it was trying to build defenses against the threat of a nuclear attack from the USSR was acquiring the land necessary to develop missile defense sites. Since the Army … (12 comments)
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Most people moving to the Lorton area of Fairfax County don't realize the history surrounding the area. Starting with our nations founding fathers, George Washington and George Mason, Lorton has always held an important place in our local history. From Pohick Church built in 1774 to today Lorton has been a place where many put down roots.Today with the BRAC expansion of Fort Belvoir and the National Geospatial Intellegence Agency Lorton once again is taking center stage with it's popular new Lortion Station Town Center, the Lorton Workhouse Arts Center, Laurel Hill Golf Club and the Viriginia Rail Express (VRE) station … (4 comments)
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