By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com Virginia is full of reminders of historic battles, mostly from the Civil War. Historical markers, battlefields, and commemorative events abound, and it’s no wonder: with more than 2,000 "military events" recorded in Virginia during the Civil War, the commonwealth, in all its regions, is rich in military history. The historic markers, sites, and events make Virginia a great place for history buffs and Continue Reading...
Richmond sampler: best kid-friendly attractions
By Patricia Hall, Fairfax Family Fun I’ll admit it. I had been to Richmond but I had never really “visited” Richmond. Over my many years of living in Virginia, I had traveled through Richmond numerous times, stopped in to visit friends, and toured several attractions. Because it’s so close, just two hours from my home in Northern Virginia, we could get there easily for day trips. When we were invited to visit Richmond, Virginia, for a Continue Reading...
Veterans Day events in Northern Virginia and DC
This Friday, November 11, 2016, is Veterans Day, a time to reflect on the work of our nation's military and give thanks to all who have served. Below we have gathered a list of activities in our area to celebrate Veterans Day. Some events are serious ceremonies meant to honor servicemen and servicewomen. Other events are more festive occasions providing entertainment, speakers, and other activities along with the memorials. And some events are Continue Reading...
Enjoy the Baskin-Robbins USO Patriot Pop and support our troops!
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com Here is a “sweet” bit of information: July is National Ice Cream Month! While people enjoy ice cream year-round, and some even prefer it in winter (less melting!), the frozen treat has a strong association with summer. Now you can associate it with doing good, too: in honor of National Ice Cream Month, Baskin-Robbins has launched a new ice cream flavor, USO Patriot Pop®, a red-white-and-blue treat, Continue Reading...
Our weekend getaway to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com I’ll admit it: I always figured that Gettysburg was about the Civil War and some of its most famous battlefields, and of course it is largely about that. We visited Gettysburg last month, and though we should have gone sooner, I am glad that I waited until we could make a proper visit. Spending just a couple of busy days there we still only “scratched the surface” of what we could do and we should visit Continue Reading...
A travel must-see: Gettysburg National Military Park and Visitor Center
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com This article is part of our series on family travel to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, which includes detailed posts on the Gettysburg Battlefields, Eisenhower National Historic Site, and the town of Gettysburg. Thanks to Destination Gettysburg and the Gettysburg Foundation for inviting us for a visit! Gettysburg National Military Park: where to begin? This question, both literally and figuratively, is Continue Reading...
Family travel: Downtown Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com This article is part of our series on family travel to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, which includes detailed posts on the Gettysburg National Military Park Visitor Center, Gettysburg Battlefields, and Eisenhower National Historic Site. Thanks to Destination Gettysburg and the Gettysburg Foundation for inviting us for a visit! I confess: I always figured that Gettysburg was pretty much just about the Continue Reading...
Family travel: Eisenhower National Historic Site
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com This article is part of our series on family travel to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, which includes detailed posts on the Gettysburg National Military Park, the Battlefields, and the town of Gettysburg. Thanks to Destination Gettysburg and the Gettysburg Foundation for inviting us for a visit! Visitors to Gettysburg National Military Park have much to see at the Visitor Center and the surrounding Continue Reading...
Family travel: Gettysburg battlefields
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com This article is part of our series on family travel to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, which includes detailed posts on Gettysburg National Military Park, the Eisenhower National Historic Site, and the town of Gettysburg. Thanks to Destination Gettysburg and the Gettysburg Foundation for inviting us for a visit! There are some things that you just have to do when you visit an area, and when it comes to Continue Reading...
Museums and historic sites with ties to Flag Day
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com It's a grand old flag, it's a high-flying flag.... Today is Flag Day, a day when we commemorate the adoption of the flag of the United States, which took place on June 14, 1777. While the day is not a national holiday and sometimes the occasion gets overlooked in news reports, it is still a good time to reflect on the symbolism of the American flag, the history behind it, and the pride we should all have Continue Reading...
