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Manassas National Battlefield Park of Prince William County

Located north of Manassas in Prince William County, the Manassas National Battlefield Park sites the area where the American Civil War battles took place in July 21, 1861 ( First Battle of Bull Run) and in August 28 and 30, 1862 ( Second Battle of Bull Run – First Battle of Manassas). The National Battlefield Park was established in 1940 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in October 15, 1966, that now offers everyone the chance to discover the site where the battles took place years ago along with the Henry Visitor Center located at the south entrance to the park that showcases the civil war era uniforms, weapons, gear, exhibits and more to highlight the First Battle of Bull Run.

Featured at Manassas National Battlefield Park:

  • Stone House – Found at the intersection of Sudley Road and Lee Highway that was occupied as a hospital during the battles.
  • Stone Bridge – Located on Lee Highway and within proximity of Bull Run where the Union retreated after the battles.
  • Brawner’s Farm – Location where the second battle began and renovated as a museum exhibiting the Second Battle of Bull Run.
  • Battery Heights – The Confederate batteries were deployed at the Union troops.
    • Matthews Hill – Site where the first battle begun.
  • The Unfinished Railroad Grade – Site where Jackson deployed his men for the second battle.
  • The Deep Cut – Area where Pope fired his attacks against the Grade.
  • Groveton – A Civil War era neighborhood with remains of a small house that was occupied by Lucinda Dogan with a Confederate Cemetry nearby.
  • New York Monuments – Site where 123 5th New York Zouaves men lost in 5 minutes.
  • Hazel Plain – Chinn family plantation now in ruins located across the Henry Hill Visitors Center.
  • Chinn Ridge – Counterattack of General James Longstreet of the second battle took place.
  • Portici – Francis Lewis plantation used as the Confederate Headquarters in the second battle now in ruins.
  • The Robinsons House – The home of James Robinson.
Manassas National Battlefield 12521 Lee Highway Manassas, VA 20109

Scott’s Run Nature Preserve

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Scott's Run
Scott's Run Nature Preserve is one of Fairfax County's most rugged parks and public areas. Scott's Run Nature Preserve is located at 7400 Georgetown Pike in McLean, just outside the Beltway near Tysons Corner and Dunn Loring. The nature preserve is named for Scott's Run, a tributary of the Potomac River. The creek springs from a very large ancient gravel deposit that is the highest altitude in Fairfax County. The point of origin is just below the parking lots of the shopping centers of Tysons Corner. Flowing east, through many business parks and condominium complexes, Scott's Run empties into the Potomac at the waterfall. Hikers will find two entrances into the valley park. One path trails along the stream and the other path leads to the bluffs above the river. Hiking the trails of Scott's Run can be challenging and rewarding. Some trails are gentle and wind quietly through the forest. Other trails require hiking up and down very steep hills and cliffs. Be aware that the trails down the bluffs to the Potomac River are sheer in many places, and visitors must very carefully pick their way down the rocky cliffs.

Extensive Renovations Completed at Ossian Hall Park

Renovations are complete at Ossian Hall Park, a 22-acre community park in the Braddock District. Ossian Hall Park is located on the corner of Heritage Drive and Four Year Run next to Annandale High School at 7900 Heritage Drive in Annandale, VA. The park was the site of the 18th century Ossian Hall plantation owned by the Fitzhugh family as part of the Ravensworth Land Grant. It was burned in 1959 by the Annandale Fire Department as a training exercise. Renovations at the park have added new recreational amenities:
  • a new community plaza area,
  • attractive natural stone retaining walls,
  • new landscaping,
  • two new playgrounds,
  • two multi-use courts, and
  • a 180-ft x 360-ft synthetic turf field were installed.
Overhanging tree limbs were trimmed back to improve visibility and new asphalt trails wind through the wooded park. The parking lot was increased to include 120 spaces. Renovations and improvements also include Fairfax County Park Authority’s first underground Low Impact Design (LID) Stormwater Facility. The park has also added state-of-the-art LED lighting fixtures throughout the site improve the park’s illumination. For more information please contact Fairfax County Public Information Office at 703-324-8662.

Transforming Tysons Corner

Open House Dec. 6

On Monday, December 6, 2010, the public is invited to attend an open house on on-going Tysons Corner planning and implementation activities following the adoption of a new Comprehensive Plan in June. Representatives from Fairfax County agencies will provide updates and answer questions. Rezoning applicants who have submitted plans to redevelop in line with the new vision for Tysons Corner will also be available to present their proposals and answer questions. This open house will run from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.at George C. Marshall High School Cafeteria which is at 7731 Leesburg Pike Falls Church, VA 22043. This will be an open house to include information on;
  • Recent development applications in Tysons (the applicants will be there to explain their proposals and answer questions from the community)
  • Department of Transportation will provide info on a number of ongoing studies including;
  • Dulles Toll Road Ramp Study
  • Tysons Corner Interim Parking Study
  • Monitoring
  • TMSAMS project
  • Ongoing Tysons Corner Bicycle Master Plan
  • Tysons Corner Grid and Circulator Studies
  • Update on public facility planning and transportation funding
  • First look at new Tysons  website
Additional details on open house participants will follow. For more information on the Comprehensive Plan for Tysons, please visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/tysons. For more information on the open house or to request special accommodations, contact Matt Ladd at 703-324-1380, TTY 711.

A little thank you goes a long way …

Lola, Urban and Will
Lola, Urban and Will
One of the best things about being a real estate professional is that many of the folks we serve become friends.  For a period of time when we managed Lola's condo in West End Alexandria.  Eventually, she decided to move to Sweden with her husband Urban so she asked us to help her with the sale of her property.  The overseas transaction was just one of the difficulties with this sale, but in the end it all turned out for the best.
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Gifts from Sweden
Urban and Lola live in Stockholm Sweden now---Urban is Swedish afterall. But When Urban and Lola came to Northern Virginia for the holidays and to visit family they were kind enough to bring gifts. The little thank you's of life make a big difference.
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Christmas at Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon Estate is decking the halls for "Christmas at Mount Vernon", a joyful daytime program at the Mount Vernon Gardens and Estate from late November through January. Christmas at Mount Vernon means themed decorations (including 12 Christmas trees), a gingerbread Mount Vernon, historical chocolate-making demonstrations, and 18th-century dancing will be offered. Visit Aladdin, George Washington's Christmas Camel, take special Mansion tours, and make a Chocolate Toast to Christmas, with our 18th-century-style chocolate drink, a Washington family favorite.

Dogue Creek Named after the ‘Doeg’ Tribe of Virginia

Doeg Indians Marker at the pull off area along VA 235
Doeg Indians Marker at the pull off area along VA 235
A tribe of Native American Indians called the ‘Doeg’ or ‘Doages’, ‘Dogues’, ‘Taux’, Dogi’, ‘Tacci’ and more had resided in villages of Northern Virginia along the Potomac River and Occoquan Rivers, including Tauxenent near the mouth of the Occoquan River, Assameck near Alexandria and Namasingakent near Mount Vernon in 1607. The ‘Doeg’ were said to be a branch of the Algonquian language family who lived on hunting, fishing and farming according to the seasons while frequently residing in different locations. A large number of the ‘Doeg’ were forced out by the English colonists within the 17th Century while the others died from European diseases. The remaining ‘Doeg’ moved towards the eastern bank of the Potomac River and south of the north bank of the Rappahanock. The Dogue Creek is named after the ‘Doeg’ Indians.
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Chesterbrook Swimming and Tennis Club

Chesterbrook Swimming and Tennis Club (CST) was established in 1954 to provide a friendly and active outlet for a variety of programs including tennis, swimming, and diving teams, and social activities for all ages. Social activities are planned to bring the members together throughout the summer.  Past activities include raft parties with pizza for children, Sunday brunches for adults prior to noon opening, and a mid-summer family barbecue, theme parties and 4th of July extravaganza planned by the pool lifeguards for families. Other activities for fee are also available to the membership, such as Red Cross swimming lessons, diving clinics, tennis clinics and water aerobics. Chesterbrook facilities include:
  • Tennis Courts- Five regulation tennis courts, and an additional court with a backboard.
  • Upper Pool- A large 6 lane by 25 yard competition pool, an additional diving well with a one-meter board and a three-meter board, and a shallow play area with slide.  The depth ranges from 3 feet in the shallow end to 11 feet in the diving area.
  • Lower Pool- A six lane by 25 meter pool ranging from 3 feet to 11 feet deep.  This pool is dedicated to lap swimming on a regularly scheduled basis.
  • Wading Pool- A small pool in a fenced in area for use by children under the age of 7, accompanied by an adult.
  • Clubhouse/Locker Rooms- An entry/administrative area, snack bar, and locker rooms for men and women with lockers, showers and toilets.
  • Other- A volleyball court, ping-pong tables, and picnic tables are also available for use by members.
The pool opens usually on Memorial Day weekend and closes on Labor Day weekend.  Tennis facilities may be used all year, weather permitting. CST is owned and managed by its members.  Each member/family purchases a certificate of membership in the club and pays annual dues until they choose to sell their certificate.  Certificates may only be sold through the club and are handled by the Membership Director.  The club is managed by an elected board that meets on a monthly basis. Mailing Address: PO Box 494, McLean, Virginia 22101-0494 Street Address: 1812 Kirby Rd, McLean VA 22101 Poolside Phone: (703) 356-4471 (during pool hours)