Tag: mount vernon
MVCS deals with mold, leaky roof
By Missy Schrott | [email protected]
At 95 years old, Mount Vernon Community School is the eldest of ACPS’ 17 schools, and after months of heavy...
Mount Vernon on list of 11 most endangered historic sites
By Noah Abbe
George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate is included on a list of the 11 most endangered historic sites in America, it was announced...
City names permanent city archaeologist
By Alexa Epitropoulos | [email protected]
City Manager Mark Jinks has made acting city archaeologist Eleanor Breen's role permanent, the city announced Monday.
Breen joined the city...
Historic Garden Week arrives in Old Town this weekend
The Garden Club of Virginia's 85th Historic Garden Week kicks off on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a tour of five...
Archaeology Update: Washington’s former townhome featured by C-SPAN
By Missy Schrott | [email protected]
The house George Washington and his family built at 123 S. Pitt St. continues to deliver timeless treasures and draw...
Photos: The sights of the 2018 George Washington Parade
The George Washington Birthday Parade returned to Old Town on Monday, bringing with it music, patriotic displays, energetic dance and even ponies.
This year's event...
Excavating a George Washington landmark
By Missy Schrott | [email protected]
Walking into Rick Garcia’s living room feels more like stumbling upon a cozy, hole-in-the-wall museum than it does stepping foot...
