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Learn More About Potomac Yard Park In Alexandria

The Potomac Yard Park is a 23.4 acre neighborhood park located at 2501 Potomac Ave in Alexandria. The park was designed and constructed through a partnership between the Alexandria City Council and Pulte Homes. The park features picnic tables and pathways with ADA accessibility, outdoor stage area for the hosting of special events, Stormwater Management Ponds, Walking/Bicycle trails and passive seating areas with historical interpretations. Sports fanatics can enjoy park facilities such athletic fields, basketball courts, tennis courts and volleyball courts. There is a playground for kids to enjoy which is ADA accessible. Continue reading

Celebrate Art At The Del Ray’s Annual Art On The Avenue Festival

Del Ray's Annual Art on the Avenue Festival will be held on Mount Vernon Avenue in Del Ray on October 5 from 10 am to 6 pm. The annual festival which is held on the first Saturday in October celebrates the community's diversity through the arts. The festival hosts over 300 artists from jewelers, woodworkers, pottery akers, soap crafters, glass makers and sculptures. Live music will be provided on five stages with music from Irish, folk, rock n roll country and more. Food vendors from local restaurants will be on sale right through the festival. Patrons (kids and adults) at the festival can participate in the annual pie eating contest which will be held near the Festival Store with 100% proceeds going to the non profit organization Kelley Cares. Kids can participate in activities such as stuff your own scarecrow, paint a pumpkin, design a lotus flower and weave screen art. All are invited to attend this artistic annual event. Continue reading

Take A Tour Of The Pentagon In Arlington

The Pentagon is one of the largest office buildings in the world. Located in Arlington County across the Potomac River, the Pentagon is twice the size of the Merchant Mart in Chicago and three times the floor space of the Empire State Building in New York. I mean, it is virtually a city in itself!
Talk to Nesbitt Realty to find a home with an easy commute to the Pentagon.
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Top Ten (10) Things To See At Pioneer Farm At George Washington Mount Vernon

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Boating and relaxing near Mount Vernon Estates
The Pioneer Farm located on the Potomac at George Washington's Mount Vernon is a four-acre site which explores Washington's role as a farmer. During the second half of the 18th century Washington cultivated than 3000 acres of crops on the farm and it is a popular site visited by many over the years. On a visit to Pioneer Farm persons will learn more about the lives of enslaved workers who worked with Washington to put his ideas into practice. [nrl-inventory data="polygon" polygon="mount-vernon"] Continue reading

Enjoy The Festivities Of Live Music And Food At Del Ray’s Annual Music Festival

The 11th Annual Del Ray Music Festival will be held on July 14 from 3 pm to 8 pm at the Pat Miller Neighborhood Square located at the intersection of Mount Vernon Avenue and Oxford Avenue in Del Ray Alexandria. The Annual Event celebrates the diverse and local musical talents  in the Washington DC area This year's event will feature live music from local musicians who will be performing on two stages: Pat Miller Neighborhood Square and Bean Creative Stage. Food and refreshments will be provided by some of Alexandria's top restaurants with pop-up beer gardens to be provided by seven of Del Ray's top Restaurants. The event is free and open for all to come and enjoy. Continue reading

17th Annual Alexandria King Street Art Festival To Held In Old Town Alexandria

The 17th Annual Alexandria King Street Art Festival will be held on Saturday September 21st and Sunday September 22nd at 220 King Street in Old Town Alexandria. The historic King Street will be transformed into a world class outdoor art gallery where art lovers can come and discover spectacular paintings, life size sculptures, jewelry, photography, ceramics and more. The annual event will feature festival booths lined along King Street between Washington and Union Street with over six blocks of artwork by more than 200 artists from the US and abroad. With more than $15 million in art been displayed visitors can purchase one of a kind wares and meet the artist behind the work. All are invited to attend this popular two (2) day annual event. Continue reading

Why Goat Hill Park In Alexandria?

Goat Hill Park is a 2.5 acres park which is located at 33 Kennedy Street in Alexandria. The small park was dedicated to the City of Alexandria in 1953 and has since been adopted by the Warwick Village Citizens' Association. The park which is located within the Warwick Village residential neighborhood features three different areas: a playground with standard equipment and rubberized surface which is perfect for the kids from ages 5-10 to enjoy, a natural wooded area and an open lawn that is used for relaxation and blanket picnics. A hill is located behind and above the playground extends into the wooded area. The hill is also a favorite place for kids to use for sledding during the winter. Continue reading

Interesting Facts About Contrabands And Freedmen Cemetery Memorial In Alexandria.

Black statue The Contrabands and Freedmen Cemetery Memorial was established in 2014 at 1001 S Washington Street Alexandria. In 1864 Superintendent of Contrabands declared that the site be used as a cemetery due to the numerous death of many African Americans who fled to Alexandria after escaping from the Civil War. The burial of many African American troops was later moved to the Alexandria National Cemetery and as such the last burial at Contrabands and Freedmen Cemetery was done in January 1869. Continue reading