Mount Vernon Yacht Club in the snow

1928 Photo of Arlington Memorial Bridge Construction

A Civil War Site to Visit

Civil War Historical sites are numerous in Virginia and are still huge draws for visitors.  One of these is in Waynesboro.  Just west of Charlottesville, Virginia, Waynesboro(http://www.waynesboroheritagefoundation.com) offers visitors two museums steeped in historical treasures. The Heritage Museum, located at 420 West Main Street and The Plumb House Museum at 1012 West Main Street will keep your curiosity fed and peeked at the same time. Take a stroll through these museums and learn all about the "Battle of Waynesborough".  You'll find out all about how this battle commenced on March 2, 1865 and was a Union victory.  You'll also learn what happened to General Jubal Early, whose last battle this was. If you're looking for your next place to escape, follow the guide below and check out some of the listings.  Nesbitt Realty is here for you. Search for homes by zip codeAre you looking for a particular Zip code in Northern VA?

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What to do When it Snows

Many places in this country boast wonderful winter time activities and Northern Virginia is no exception.  When the snow falls or when the temps get so low that lakes and rivers freeze, what can you do to enjoy this outdoor wonder? If you simply want to enjoy some of the many wonderful hills here in Virginia, head to this site and pick up a new sled. http://www.sledriding.com/sledreviews/sledreviews.html Then, finding a hill in this part of the country isn't tough, but for suggestions, I have included a link to help:https://modernreston.com/2015/02/two-of-the-best-places-for-sledding-in-reston/ Just in case the sledding isn't your cup of iced tea, I have another suggestion.  Ice skating is a great way to burn off calories and have fun at the same time.  Here are some ideas for locations to knock out both of these:http://www.virginia.org/IceSkating/?adref=blog1213WinterBreak Get out and enjoy the winter time.  And, if you are in the market for that new place to call home this time of year, look below for some ideas. [sb_incluces file=arlandria.php]

John W. Jackson had a home bakery at 1022 Pendleton St Alexandria, Va.

Cars in front of the Washington Monument in 1956