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Arlington beach, in 1925

These photos are from 1925 at Arlington Beach. An amusement park in the vicinity of today’s Pentagon, removed in 1929 to make way for an airport expansion.

5 Things To Do in Fort Hunt, Virginia

Fort Hunt is located in Fairfax County, Virginia. As one of the wealthiest locations in Virginia, it was one of the first suburbs in Fairfax County and named for a former military base.  There are many sites to see in the Fort Hunt area including:
  1. Fort Hunt National Park - plenty of room for picnics, ballgames and walking
  2. Potomac River - fishing, kayaking, boating
  3. George Washington Parkway Trail - bicycling, jogging, picnicing
  4. Belle Haven Marina - boat rentals, boat launch, slips, fishing
  5. Collingwood Library and Museum - History
 

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Fort Hunt Park consists of 105 acres located along the Potomac River in Fairfax County, Virginia, approximately 6 miles south of Old Town Alexandria. The Park is a part of the over 7,000 acres that make up the George Washington Memorial Parkway. The lands of Fort Hunt Park were originally a part of George Washington's personal farm then became a military outpost and now serve as a picnic area and nature park.
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So that all may better understand the history of Fort Hunt, the Park Service has begun research to uncover the names of the many veterans who served at Fort Hunt when it was a military outpost. Fort Hunt Park was converted into a fortification during the Spanish - American War. In 1897 the fort was modernized for military operations. During War World II the fort was used as a top secret military intelligence outpost. After both World War I and World War II, Fort Hunt was virtually abandoned due to military cutbacks. The National Park Service now administers Fort Hunt Park as a recreational park for public use. Fort Hunt has been a focal point of personal dramas of all kind throughout its history, but now it's dedicated to public recreation. Hours are 7am until sunset year round for general use. From April - October reservations are needed to use some areas of the park. For information about homes and neighborhoods near and around Fort Hunt Road check out Fort Hunt Info. For more information or to set up an appointment call Julie at (703)765-0300.