Maryam N. is a Senior Writer at Nesbitt Realty. She is an expert on Fairfax County. Maryam has also worked previously as a geologist. She is a foodie and enjoys cooking and exploring new restaurants.
One of the programs at Reston Regional Library includes One-to-one English Conversation classes. These classes are a part of their Learning English program. The purpose of these classes is to learn English as a Second Language (ESL). However, according to Ivanka Atanasova, retired Library Information Assistant at Reston Regional Library, ultimately these lessons rendered much more and will continue to do so. She had been charged with coordinating the ESL classes.
English as a Second Language (ESL) students and a volunteer hold a retirement party for Ivanka Atanasova, Library Information Assistant at Reston Regional Library.Continue reading
British Troops Firing at the Americans
The 18th-century comes to life at George Washington’s Mount Vernon every year. This historical landmark and former home of our nation’s 1st president hosts Revolutionary War Weekend. It is a two-day event and is one of the largest Revolutionary War re-enactments in the region. You can watch hundreds of Continentals, Redcoats, Hessians, cannon, and cavalry in action on the estate. Throughout the weekend, you can learn more about life in the 18th century, discuss military techniques, and watch battle re-enactments. You can also wander through the encampment and meet the soldiers. This family-friendly event features a youth muster on the bowling green and even meeting General Washington. A host of other Revolutionary War-themed activities can be found throughout the weekend.Continue reading
Pohick Bay Regional Park is a regional park on Pohick Bay of the Potomac River, in Fairfax County, northern Virginia. The park is located on State Route 242, north of Mason Neck State Park. It is protected and operated by the NOVA Parks agency of Northern Virginia, formerly the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority. Given below are some attractions which the park has to offer. Continue reading
Dunn Loring is located in northeastern Fairfax County. It is bordered to the west by the town of Vienna, to the north by Tysons Corner, to the east by the Capital Beltway, and to the south by Interstate 66. Dunn Loring is an oasis of quiet suburban streets, shade trees and single-family houses west of McLean and Arlington in Fairfax County. Dunn Loring spreads upon roughly two square miles and has retained a small town feeling despite close proximity to major traffic corridors and commercial centers. Continue reading
A new non-profit support organization, Hearing Loss Connection of Northern Virginia (HLCnova), was launched on May 18. The organization will support those with all types of hearing loss (mild to severe) and the people who care about them. The HLCnova was launched in Northern Virginia at a general public meeting on May 18, 2019. The event was for everyone with an interest in or connection to hearing loss.
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Kite flying at Kite Festival At Gunston Hall
The Kite Festival is held annually at Gunston Hall near Lorton in Fairfax County. The festival is celebrated to welcome spring. Kite Festival is famous as a day of kite flying and family fun. There is also children’s activities, crafts, guided tours, and fun for all ages at the kite festival. Given below is a brief account of my visit to this year's Kite Festival. Continue reading
The Ellanor C. Lawrence Park is located in Chantilly, Virginia and offers 650 acres of fun for families of all ages. The park has a history that spans 8,000 years. The park’s habitats include forest, streams and a pond, and it is home to many species. Inside the Walney Visitor Center, you will find live animal exhibits, historical exhibits, children’s activities, a greenhouse, classroom, and sales area. The park’s grounds are open daily from dawn until dusk. The park has a natural area, picnic tables, ballfields, and extensive hiking trails. Given below are a few attractions to the park. Continue reading
Bailey's Crossroads is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. Bailey's Crossroads lies at the "crossroads" of Leesburg Pike (Rt. 7) and Columbia Pike. Bailey's Crossroads has never been part of the corporate limits of Falls Church, Virginia, but the Bailey family was long connected with the community. Many homes in Bailey's Crossroads have a Falls Church postal address, but they are within Fairfax County. Given below are some important things that you should know about Bailey's Crossroads. Continue reading
This elegant home is sitting atop nearly an acre of land on a lovely corner lot, adjacent to a large cul-de-sac that backs up on The Reserve. It was designed to entertain large groups of all ages or serve as your retreat. Fire up the indoor … [Read more]
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Pohick Bay Regional Park is a regional park on Pohick Bay of the Potomac River, in Fairfax County, northern Virginia. The park is located on State Route 242, north of Mason Neck State Park. It is protected and operated by the NOVA Parks agency of Northern Virginia, formerly the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority. Given below are some attractions which the park has to offer. 
