Mount Vernon as seen from the Potomac River.
The Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens were designated a National Historic Landmark in 1960 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places because Mount Vernon Estate was the plantation home of the first President of the United States, George Washington. The Mount Vernon District is named for this landmark mansion which is found along the banks of the Potomac.
The mansion itself is built of wood in neoclassical Georgian architectural style, and the estate is located on the banks of the Potomac River. The main house is located in the center of these support buildings and was once the hub of all the activity at Mount Vernon. The house has two levels and is topped by a hipped roof with dormers. Two large chimneys pierce the roof at either end and a cupola rests in the center of the house. The cupola is topped with a dome and a spire with a gilded dove of peace. The house is framed by two covered walkways leading to servants hall on the left and the kitchen to the right. A circular courtyard completes the grand appearance of the house.
Although in George Washington's day the property was much larger, the estate currently consists of 500 acres with the main buildings, including the mansion, located close to the river front. English boxwoods, taken from cuttings sent by Maj. Gen. Henry Lee III "Light Horse Harry" (Governor of Virginia and father of Robert E. Lee), were planted in 1786 by George Washington and now crowd the entry path. The main homestead area is skirted by a carriage road with a large bowling green located in the center. To each side of the green is a garden, contained by a red brick wall. These gardens grew the household's vegetables, fruit and other perishable items for consumption. The upper garden, located to the north, is bordered by the greenhouse. The Botanical Garden; the Museum, dedicated to the life and death of George Washington is on the grounds and contains George Washington's survey equipment, weapons, and clothing, as well as dentures worn by the first President; ice house; overseers quarters; spinning room; salt house and gardener's house are between the garden and the house.
The lower garden, or southern garden, is skirted by the storehouse and clerk's quarters, smokehouse, wash house, laundry yard, and coach house. A paddock and stable are on the southern border of the garden. The old tomb is located along the river front, while the new tomb, containing George and Martha Washington, is located along the fruit garden with the slave burial ground just off this path. A Forest Trail runs along the property, and a George Washington: Pioneer Farmer site, a 4-acre working farm that includes a re-creation of Washington's 16-sided treading barn.
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Located in Centreville (Fairfax County), Virginia, Spa World is a great place for the whole family to relax and enjoy a day off. Spa World pays its tributes to the Traditional Korean Bath House Culture in which men and women (separately) openly bathe in a public pool. However for those who are a little reluctant to this not so private type of shower house, there are over six types of pools and several types of mineral saunas.
What makes Spa World unique in comparison to other day spas is the fact that it has mineral enriched saunas that use gemstone radiation for relaxation. There they have traditional wet and dry saunas with also an ice room for cooling off. Their most notable homage to the Korean culture is the full body scrub in which a masseuse exfoliates your entire body for relaxation and cleanliness.
The facilities are extremely well maintained and even includes a restaurant/juice bar, computer room, gym, and even a place to take a nap. For those who are always on the run, Spa World offers free Wi-fi on its premises. Spa World is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is located at 13830-A10 Braddock Road, Centreville, VA 20121. No appointments are necessary and walk in massages are available.
112 S. Pitt St. is located a block off King Street in Old Town Alexandria. We'll have this beauty in the market very soon an in preparation we took a few pictures on a stroll through the nearby neighborhood.
Jackson 20 is fine dining Southern-style in Old Town
Market Square in Old Town is the location for the Farmer’s Market
The Torpedo Factory Art Center is located on the waterfront in Old Town Alexandria VA. Here's a look at the Torpedo Factory in 1980.
The Torpedo Factory, 1980 on Union Street
The area looks very different today.
Welcome to the Torpedo Factory
Snow at the Torpedo Factory Entrance on Union Street
Ford’s Theatre is a national park dedicated to the legacy of President Abraham Lincoln, a working theatre, historical monument, world-class museum and learning center. In 1861 theatre manager John T. Ford leased out the abandoned First Baptist Church on Tenth Street to create Ford’s Theatre. Over the next few years, the venue became a popular stage for theatrical and musical productions. On April 14, 1865, Abraham Lincoln visited Ford’s for his twelfth time for a performance of Our American Cousin. At this performance, Lincoln was shot by John Wilkes Booth; he died the next morning in the Petersen House, a boarding house located across the street. Ford’s Theatre remained closed for more than 100 years.
Ford’s Theatre officially reopened in 1968 as a national historic site and working theatre. It is operated through a public-private partnership between Ford’s Theatre Society and the National Park Service. Through its inspiring theatrical productions, live historic interpretation and engaging education programs, Ford’s Theatre offers visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in America’s past while revealing meaningful connections to today.
1870s Ford's Theatre
And a picture from today:
Ford's Theatre
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.
Egg roll on the White House lawn, 2013Egg roll on the White House lawn, 1929
Tinner Hill
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 Heritage Foundation
106 Tinner Hill Road
Falls Church, VA. 22046
703-241-4109
www.tinnerhill.org
About the Author --- Aubrey Nesbitt is a native of Northern Virginia who attended Virginia Commonwealth University. He is a veteran of the US Army and helps his family business by providing informational articles like this one. In addition to photography and blogging, Aubrey provides administrative support for the office.
The Pentagon is the location of the home of the Department of Defense. There are roughly 23,000 military and civilian employees, as well as an additional 3,000 non defense support personnel. There is a metro station on the Blue and Yellow line.
Size: There are 5,100,000 square feet of office space. For comparison, this is double the size of the Empire State Building.
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Ramps: To conserve steel for World War II, stairs were not built. Thus ramps are used to get from floor to floor.
Timeliness: On September 11, 1941 the groundbreaking took place and completion was on January 15, 1943. There are five floors above ground and a total of two basement levels. With normal circumstances, the building should have been completed in 4 years. Workers worked around the clock to achieve this record time.
Nickname: Prior to 9/11, the Pentagon was dubbed "Ground Zero." At the time of this origin, there was a belief that if Nuclear war erupted, the soviets would target the Pentagon first.
Leadership: The over seer of the Pentagon also over saw the Manhattan Project. Major Leslie Groves efforts on the Manhattan Project led to the creation of the worlds first atomic bomb.
Bathrooms: Upon the Pentagons creation the building was segregated, therefore 284 bathrooms were built to separate the black employees from the white employees.
Corridors: The Pentagon is 17.5 miles long. General Eisenhower once got lost looking for his office while inside the Pentagon.
Talk to Nesbitt Realty to find a home with an easy commute to the Pentagon.Source: “7 Crazy Facts About The Pentagon,” MRC TV (March 31, 2015)
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The Gulf Branch Nature Center is loaded with recreational programs for all ages. With it's serene park setting it is a great place for individuals and small groups to plan activities. The nature center includes a 20-person classroom, children's discovery zone, log cabin, and an animal exhibit.
The center's hours are:
Sunday - 1:00p.m.-5:00p.m.
Monday and Tuesday - Closed
Wednesday-Saturday - 10:00a.m.-5:00p.m.
For more information please contact:
Gulf Branch Nature Center
3608 N. Military Road
Arlington, VA. 22207
703-228-3403
About the Author --- Aubrey Nesbitt is a native of Northern Virginia who attended Virginia Commonwealth University. He is a veteran of the US Army and helps his family business by providing informational articles like this one. In addition to photography and blogging, Aubrey provides administrative support for the office.
The George Washington National Masonic Memrial (often called the Masonic Temple) is well-known to residents and visitors alike owing to its prominent position atop Shuters Hill in Alexandria VA. It overlooks the King Street Metro staring down King Street the Potomac River. Because of it's position on the hill it is recognizable from miles around.
View of Carlyle District of Old Town Alexandria
The George Washington National Masonic Memorial is Masonic lodge, an area landmark and a memorial to our first President. It is visible from almost all points in the Carlyle District.
Sleigh-riding in Alexandria VA
The King Street Metro is near the Amtrak station
But have you seen a picture of Alexandria before the memorial was completed?
view of Alexandria..before the masonic temple was completed
Located in Centreville (Fairfax County), Virginia, Spa World is a great place for the whole family to relax and enjoy a day off. Spa World pays its tributes to the Traditional Korean Bath House Culture in which men and women (separately) openly bathe in a public pool. However for those who are a little reluctant to this not so private type of shower house, there are over six types of pools and several types of mineral saunas.
What makes Spa World unique in comparison to other day spas is the fact that it has mineral enriched saunas that use gemstone radiation for relaxation. There they have traditional wet and dry saunas with also an ice room for cooling off. Their most notable homage to the Korean culture is the full body scrub in which a masseuse exfoliates your entire body for relaxation and cleanliness.
The facilities are extremely well maintained and even includes a restaurant/juice bar, computer room, gym, and even a place to take a nap. For those who are always on the run, Spa World offers free Wi-fi on its premises. Spa World is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is located at 13830-A10 Braddock Road, Centreville, VA 20121. No appointments are necessary and walk in massages are available.
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About the Author --- Aubrey Nesbitt is a native of Northern Virginia who attended Virginia Commonwealth University. He is a veteran of the US Army and helps his family business by providing informational articles like this one. In addition to photography and blogging, Aubrey provides administrative support for the office.
