“Fairfax County’s Founding Fathers” Revisited at History Conference
The 11th annual Fairfax County History Conference was held Saturday, Nov. 7 at the Sherwood Community Center in Fairfax, titled “Fairfax County’s Founding Fathers - Part I.”
Mount Vernon: ‘Rendezvous in Paris’
Members of the Yacht Haven Garden Club filled the Officer's Club, at Fort Belvoir. “Rendezvous in Paris” was the theme for their 32nd annual fundraiser, held Oct. 15.
Alexandria/Mount Vernon Halloween Weekend Fun: Oct. 30-Nov. 8
Events in Alexandria and Mount Vernon, Va.
Mount Vernon: Special Single Malt Unveiled At George Washington’s Distillery
General George Washington and his Scottish farm manager James Anderson reflected on Anderson’s suggestion to add whiskey distillation to the plantation milling business.
Mount Vernon Brief: Garden Club To Host Annual Fashion Show
The Yacht Haven Garden Club is presenting its 32nd annual Fashion Show and Luncheon, “Rendezvous in Paris”, on Thursday, Oct. 15, at 10 a.m. at the Fort Belvoir Officers Club in Alexandria.
Mount Vernon: One of the Last of Its Kind
Variety Store sells more than 12,000 items.
“Experience the Nostalgia of an Old Five and Dime Store.” This statement is inscribed on the Variety Store business card, and reflects its commitment to the old school approach to retail store customer service. T
Alexandria/Mount Vernon Weekend Fun: Sept. 11-20
Events in Alexandria City and the Mount Vernon area of Fairfax County, Va.
Mount Vernon: Teaming Up for ‘Books on Bases’
Sheila Stevens, deputy director of Programming for Blue Star Families, welcomes the families to the Books on Bases event on Aug. 23 at Fort Belvoir. Behind her are former Redskins player Roger McIntosh and Yellow Ribbons United co-founder Derrick Dockery. More than 100 families gathered to participate in the program offered by the partnership of Blue Star Families and Yellow Ribbons United.
Mount Vernon: Picnic with the President
Mount Vernon Neighborhood Friends raising money to upgrade fire suppression.
Lorne Campbell was told the historic property he bought on Robertson Boulevard was once part of an area where George Washington liked to have his pigs graze.
Alexandria/Mount Vernon Weekend Fun: Aug. 28-Sept. 6
Events in Mount Vernon and Alexandria Va. this weekend.
