Thanks to Mount Vernon for inviting us on this wonderful tour! By Patricia Hall, Fairfax Family Fun A visit to George Washington’s Mount Vernon, no matter how many times you’ve been there, always ends up being educational. The estate, museum, and gardens – home to the first president of the United States – offers much to see, do, and learn from for visitors of all ages. One way to enjoy the historic site and see it in a new light is to Continue Reading...
Celebrate George Washington’s birthday!
Happy Birthday, George Washington! Soon we'll celebrate the birthday of our nation's first president, and while the federal holiday of Washington's birthday is now more popularly known as "Presidents Day," celebrating the birthdays of both Washington and Abraham Lincoln, in Northern Virginia, the party is mostly about George. After all, it was right here where Washington made his home, and his Mount Vernon Estate just south of Alexandria is one Continue Reading...
Annual reenactment and living history events
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...
MVCCT presents The Little Mermaid
Fall is here and that means another production by Mount Vernon Community Children's Theatre (MVCCT)! This local theatre group puts on entertaining shows for all ages a few times each year. One unique aspect is that it features all-student casts for each show with children from area schools, so attending a performance is a great way to support not just local arts but budding actors. Its next production is Disney's "The Little Mermaid," November 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...
History, freebies, and fun for President’s Day 2015
UPDATE 2/16 - PLEASE REMEMBER TO CHECK FOR UPDATES WITH EVENT HOSTS FOR POSSIBLE CANCELLATIONS DUE TO WEATHERBy Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.comPresident's Day is coming up on Monday, February 16, and it's a federal holiday and a day off for students of Fairfax County Public Schools students. Make it a day of family fun AND still keep the kids learning by attending some of these events that celebrate the life of George Washington and American Continue Reading...
Schools can get a free portrait of George Washington!
It's the first day of school in Fairfax County, and George Washington's Mount Vernon has a special offer for educators and public government offices: a large, framed portrait of the nation's first commander-in-chief! Mount Vernon, home of George Washington, is offering schools as well as public libraries and local, state or federal government offices a 30" X 36" beautifully framed replica of Rembrandt Peale's "porthole" portrait of Continue Reading...
Schools can get a free portrait of George Washington!
It's the first day of school in Fairfax County, and George Washington's Mount Vernon has a special offer for educators and public government offices: a large, framed portrait of the nation's first commander-in-chief! Mount Vernon, home of George Washington, is offering schools as well as public libraries and local, state or federal government offices a 30" X 36" beautifully framed replica of Rembrandt Peale's "porthole" portrait of Continue Reading...
Exciting new #Halloween events come to SE Fairfax County!
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.comSure, Halloween is more than two months away, but we have some exciting news that we can't wait to share! Although this area already offers many fun Halloween events, we now have two new great ones to look forward to in 2014, both of them in southeastern Fairfax County!First, a historic treat: Mount Vernon Estate, the home of George Washington, presents the first-ever trick-or-treat! The Continue Reading...
Happy Bastille Day! (PS – See the key at Mount Vernon!)
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com Today is Bastille Day, or the French National Day, honoring the beginning of the French Revolution with the Storming of the Bastille. Did you know there's a connection between that day and our very own Mount Vernon? The Bastille was a medieval fortress and prison in Paris. At the time it was stormed, it held just seven inmates, but it had come to represent the absolute and arbitrary power of King Continue Reading...
