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The holidays at Mount Vernon
The holidays are right around the corner and with them, Mount Vernon’s annual holiday events.
Kick-off the season with the Christmas Illuminations fireworks display, December...
Fall into family fun at Mount Vernon
Autumn is a fantastic time to plan a family outing to George Washington’s Mount Vernon. The views of the colorful banks of the Potomac...
This summer, explore Mount Vernon’s unexpected experiences
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When you consider that George Washington’s Mount Vernon is home to one of the country’s most famous residences, it might sound...
Mount Vernon offers summer events and new attractions
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If you haven’t been to George Washington’s Mount Vernon or if it’s been years since you’ve visited, summer is the perfect...
Exploring 50 years of the Mount Vernon Trail
By Kim Davis | [email protected]
Last weekend our country marked Memorial Day to honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military....
Alexandria historic wedding venues
By Cody Mello-Klein | [email protected]
If Alexandria is known for one thing, it’s the history that runs throughout almost every corner of the Port City....
Naturalization ceremony to honor Independence Day
Denise Dunbar | [email protected]
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will hold a special naturalization ceremony at George Washington’s Mount Vernon at 11 a.m. on...
Businesses honoring veterans
By Denise Dunbar | [email protected]
A number of local and national businesses are honoring military veterans on Veterans Day by providing free or discounted food,...
Events: Alexandria celebrates George Washington’s birthday
By Hannah Himes | [email protected]
Starting tomorrow, Alexandria is celebrating the 287th anniversary of George Washington’s birth with a week’s worth of special events.
Washington, who...
Our View: The school maintenance conundrum
Many of Alexandria’s schools have severe maintenance woes. This is not a new issue, but rather a problem that’s been festering for years –...