history: Happy Mothers Day!
- 05/06/11 09:38 AM
Happy Mothers Day Without going back so far in time, Mother's Day began in 1600's England on the fourth Sunday in Lent as Mothering Day. However far flung her children were, they all trudged home one way or another to honor their mother and break their Lenten fast with special cakes and flowers. Our Pilgrim forebears did not celebrate Mothering Day and it wasn't until after the Civil War that Julia Ward Howe began local groups of Mother's Day Remembrance in local churches. It was actually Anna Jarvis who in an attempt to heal the war wounds on both sides held … (2 comments)
history: Leesburg Virginia in Loudoun County
- 10/26/10 02:57 AM
Leesburg Virginia Leesburg Virginia - Billed as both the county seat and historic district of Loudoun County Virginia.The City of Leesburg is located approximately 40 miles west-by-northwest of Washington and is next to the Potomac River. Leesburg has seen considerable growth during the past 30 years, currently along the Dulles Greenway and Leesburg Pike. Leesburg is absolutely steeped in history, from being settled around 1730, to being the temporary home for the U.S. Government, including the Constitution and Declaration of Independence, following the War of 1812, to being the site of a major civil war battle. It is also home of … (0 comments)
history: Fredericksburg VA - Historic Fredericksburg VA A Great Place to Live!
- 01/31/10 01:31 PM
Fredericksburg VA Homes for Sale and Fredericksburg Real Estate - Buying or Selling Fredericksburg Real Estate? You should consider it. It is a great place to live. Your Fredericksburg Real Estate Source for Fredericksburg Homes for Sale: Real Estate, Land, Lots, Lake Properties, and Fredericksburg Luxury Homes for Sale in the Fredericksburg Virginia area. Fredericksburg, VA History Fredericksburg VA is located 58 miles north of Richmond and 50 miles south of Washington, D.C., Fredericksburg is a bustling modern town with a rich historical background. Fredericksburg VA was built alongside the Rappahannock River, was originally the port town for Spotsylvania county and was … (0 comments)
history: Arlington VA History - Local Arlington VA History
- 01/17/09 01:07 PM
Arlington VA is literally a stones throw from the nations capitol in Washington DC. A little know fact it was once part of Washington DC, but was receded back to Virginia by an Act of Congress in 1847. Comprised of only 26 square miles, Arlington VA is the smallest self-governing county in the nation. Arlington VA is best known for the Pentagon, Arlington National Cemetery, the Iwo Jima Memorial, and Ronald Regan National Airport! There is so much more to the area that I put together a Arlington VA History page on my website Homes of Arlington Virginia. On our Arlington VA History page … (0 comments)
history: Calvert County Maryland - Local History, Government, Museums, Parks and Recreations and Schools - Calvert County MD Information
- 11/19/08 02:01 AM
Looking for homes in Calvert County Maryland? Well here are some great reasons below! I thought I would take this opportunity to share with all how rich it is to own a home in Calvert County Maryland. Calvert County is rich withover 300 years of history in the founding of this great nation. I have complied a list of very useful Calvert County websites that include: Local governments, Calvert County Public Schools, history, culture and museums. I hope you enjoy! Calvert County Maryland: Bayside History Museum Calvert County Maryland Calvert County Calvert County Arts Council Calvert County Fair Calvert County Historical Society Calvert … (0 comments)
history: Calvert County Maryland - Calvert County MD Arts, Culture, Recreation, Government, History and Museums in Calvert County MD
- 11/15/08 02:47 PM
Calvert County Maryland is so rich in history that I thought it was important to share not only some local information with you, but the rich history of the area also. We must all underestand that real estate is so much more than selling homes - one should appreciate all the wonderful and historic beauty around us. Calvert County Maryland is one of those places! Local Information Arts, History, Education, Recreation, Websites for Calvert County Maryland: Calvert County Maryland: Bayside History Museum Calvert County Maryland Calvert County Calvert County Arts Council Calvert County Fair Calvert County Historical Society Calvert County History and Genealogy Calvert … (0 comments)
history: Prince Georges County Maryland Websites - Prince Georges County MD Arts, Culture, Recreation, Government, History and Museums
- 11/15/08 10:19 AM
Local Information Arts, History, Education, Recreation, Websites for Georges County Maryland: Prince Georges County Maryland Prince Georges County Schools About Prince Georges County Prince Georges Parks and Recreation Prince Georges Historical Society Accokeek Foundation Brandywine History City of Bowie College Park Aviation Museum Fort Washington Museum and Park Greenbelt Museum Laurel Historical Society and Museum Marietta Mansion Mount Airy Museum Poplar Hill on His Lordship's Kindness - African American History Prince Georges Weather Prince Georges County Map Prince Georges County Maryland Homes Riversdale House Museum Surratt House Museum Prince Georges County Maryland … (0 comments)
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Happy Mothers Day Without going back so far in time, Mother's Day began in 1600's England on the fourth Sunday in Lent as Mothering Day. However far flung her children were, they all trudged home one way or another to honor their mother and break their Lenten fast with special cakes and flowers. Our Pilgrim forebears did not celebrate Mothering Day and it wasn't until after the Civil War that Julia Ward Howe began local groups of Mother's Day Remembrance in local churches. It was actually Anna Jarvis who in an attempt to heal the war wounds on both sides held … (2 comments)
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