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Egg roll on the White House lawn, in 1929 and in 2013
The egg roll on the White House lawn has become a local and national tradition. Compare these two images, one from 1929 the other from 2013.
Tinner Hill Heritage Foundation is a part of Falls Church History
Come visit Tinner Hill in Falls Church, Virginia. This is where the very first rural chapter of the NAACP was located. African-Americans came here to settle after the Civil War. This land was named after the Tinner Family. The Tinner Hill Site has different events through the year. For more information please contact: Tinner Hill...Continue reading→
Find a home near Belle Haven Marina
Owned by the National Park Service and run by Belle Haven Marina Inc. Belle Haven Marina is located south of Old Town Alexandria on the George Washington Parkway. Belle Haven Marina is just a few steps away from River Towers, Belle View and New Alexandria. They also offer sailing lessons with a few free hours...Continue reading→
Quote of the Day: Alice Walker
The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any.
Reston, before Reston was Reston?
Here's an aerial view of the Reston area before Reston was built. Reston is a planned community in Fairfax County VA. It's located off the Dulles Toll Road not far from the intersection of Rt. 28 and Rt 7. Featured Reston Listing
Costs of Owning Surprises Some Buyers
A small survey of first-time home buyers found that more than half of the families were surprised at how expensive it was to own a home, even though 88 percent believed they had done a good estimate of the costs. The study for BBVA Compass, a lender based in Alabama, concluded that most lenders don’t...Continue reading→
Buy a home or condo near King Street Garden in Old Town
Near King St. Metro in Old Town Alexandria VA, King Street Gardens Park can be found at the foot of the George Washington National Masonic Memorial. The main feature of King Street Gardens is a large metal sculpture with hanging gardens. The metal sculpture and sunken gardens are of historic aspects of the site. The...Continue reading→
Quote of the Day: John Lennon
Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans.
Aerial view of Lower Alexandria, in early 1980
This aerial photo from 1980 depicts the intersection of Frye Road and Rt 1 (Richmond Highway). It's amazing how much this area has changed. Compare this to a Google satellite image from today.