GET OUTDOORS ALL YEAR ROUND! Operating 416 parks on nearly 23,000 acres of parkland, the Fairfax County Park Authority provides innumerable opportunities for residents to launch their healthy lifestyle all year round. Along with over 300 miles of trails, the Park Authority offers programs for all age groups at Rec Centers, golf courses, and historic sites. Cycling, hiking, geocaching, and volunteering are just some of the healthy ways residents can enjoy the outdoors in Fairfax County’s award winning park system in the winter. And of course in the summer, there's boating and swimming. Explore the Fairfax County Park Authority web site to find conveniently located parks and extraordinary destinations. For more information, contact the Fairfax County Park Authority Public Information Office at 703-324-8662.
RIVER FARM: The headquarters of the American Horticultural Society, located between Old Town Alexandria and Mt. Vernon, overlooks the Potomac River and was one of George Washington's original properties. River Farm is comprised of 25 acres of gardens and grounds, which include perennial borders, annual beds, children's gardens, a meadow, a woodland, and picnic areas. The estate house was remodeled in the early 20th century and the property is described as a "gentleman's estate." Large porches offer panoramic view of the Potomac River and gardens.
The American Horticultural Society is the premier gardening society in the United States and offers programs and information to gardeners all over the country.
EMERSON GALLERY: Emerson Gallery is a place where visual artists can display their masterpieces. Different exhibitions takeplace during the year.
Ingleside Dr.
McLean, Va. 22101
MOUNT VERNON; Mount Vernon is a wonderful place to visit in any season. See farmland, George and Martha Washington's home and animals to entertain the children.
3200 Mount Vernon Highway, Alexandria
Special Notes:
$15 for adults, $7 for youth (6-11), and free for children five and younger. Mount Vernon is open every day of the year.
Monday, June 20, 2011
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Things To Do in Fairfax County
When you have the only National Park in the United States dedicated solely to the performing arts, you better believe great things are always happening there. Wolf Trap is known as the place "where the stars come out to play" because there are quality performances by nationally known artists, and up and coming superstars, all the time. The Fairfax County Park Authority, and the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority, both place an emphasis on events that will educate and entertain visitors coming to their amazing parks.
George Mason's Center for the Arts is another favorite of visitors coming to the area who want to experience high quality music and events of all kinds. Also located in Fairfax County is the George Mason Patriot Center. This multipurpose facility plays host to various athletic, musical, and other types of events year-round as well.
Where Fairfax County's "eventful" charm really kicks in is when you attend a signature experience available only at one of our county exclusive locations. Our attractions are hosting events all the time, engaging visitors with a particular style of entertainment that only they can produce. Annual events like Celebrate Fairfax, held at the county's government center each summer, and the Chocolate Lovers Festival in the charming City of Fairfax, bring forth festive cheer year after year and leave visitors wanting more.
This is just a sampling of what you'll find in Fairfax County. Find a comprehensive list full of fun things to do at: http://www.fxva.com
George Mason's Center for the Arts is another favorite of visitors coming to the area who want to experience high quality music and events of all kinds. Also located in Fairfax County is the George Mason Patriot Center. This multipurpose facility plays host to various athletic, musical, and other types of events year-round as well.
Where Fairfax County's "eventful" charm really kicks in is when you attend a signature experience available only at one of our county exclusive locations. Our attractions are hosting events all the time, engaging visitors with a particular style of entertainment that only they can produce. Annual events like Celebrate Fairfax, held at the county's government center each summer, and the Chocolate Lovers Festival in the charming City of Fairfax, bring forth festive cheer year after year and leave visitors wanting more.
This is just a sampling of what you'll find in Fairfax County. Find a comprehensive list full of fun things to do at: http://www.fxva.com
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Fairfax County and the Civil War
The Annie Lauler Corporation is located in Fairfax County, which will play host to many Civil War events over the sesquicentennial years. Many of these events will commemorate activities that took place 150 years ago in the exact places in which they occurred. We invite you to commemorate our history with us, and learn how Fairfax County played a pivotal role in one of the most trying times in American history.
"Mount Vernon in the Civil War" Walking Tour
Through Oct 28, George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens
Recurring weekly on Sunday, Saturday
Address: 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Alexandria, VA
Times: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Phone: (703) 780-2000
Admission: $5 in addition to Estate admission: $15 adults; $7 children (6-11); free for children 5 & under.
Historic Mount Vernon invites visitors to experience a unique side of Civil War history at George Washington's home through a new walking tour, "Mount Vernon in the Civil War." Explore historic locations and listen to dramatic Civil War stories - from the life-risking efforts of the estate's earliest caretakers to battlefield cannon fire rumbling the Mansion!
These special tours are limited in capacity and cost $5 in addition to Estate admission: $15 adults; $7 children (6-11); free for children 5 & under.
Fairfax Civil War Day
May 5, Civil War Interpretive Center at Historic Blenheim
Address: 3610 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA
Times: 10am-5pm
Phone: (703) 385-8414
Admission: $5 adult/$3 youth under 12
Living history demonstrations, cannon firings, history talks, and more. Meet Generals U.S. Grant and Robert E. Lee and Col. John S. Mosby. Music by Southern Horizon.
Lecture on The Battle of Chantilly (Ox Hill)
May 8, Sully Historic Site
Address: 3650 Historic Sully Way, Chantilly, VA
Times: 7pm
Phone: (703) 437-1794
Admission: $5
David Welker shares his expertise on the northern view of the Battle of Chantilly (Ox Hill.) The Centreville resident is the author of Tempest at Ox Hill: The Battle of Chantilly and A Keystone Rebel, as well as many Civil War-related newspaper and magazine articles. He works as a military analyst for the U.S. government and lives in Virginia. Light refreshments served.
This Civil War Commemorative Program is sponsored by the Sully Foundation, Ltd. in memory of Thom F. Hanes, one of the original founders. Each evening, local historians present a unique aspect of the Unionist point of view, especially significant to Sully, because its mid-19th century owners were Quakers from New York.
Bull Run Civil War Round Table Meeting and Lecture Series
May 10, Centreville Regional Library
Address: 14200 St. Germain Drive, Centreville, VA
Times: 7pm
Phone: (703) 830-2223
Admission: FREE
Title " The Battle of Shiloh, April 1862" Speaker; Mr. Edward Bearss Noted Author and Historian
Bull Run Civil War Round Table Meeting and Lecture Series
Jun 14, Centreville Regional Library
Address: 14200 St. Germain Drive, Centreville, VA
Times: 7pm
Phone: (703) 830-2223
Admission: FREE
"The Seven Days Battles June 1862 " Speaker: Mr Edward Sanders noted historian with the National Park Service.
Rangers, Raiders and Spies
Jun 19, Green Spring Gardens
Address: 4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria, VA
Times: 7pm-8pm
Phone: (703) 642-5173
Admission: $12
Hear fascinating stories of Civil War spycraft and the men and women who served as agents for the Blue and the Gray. Green Spring historian Debbie Waugh will introduce you to two important Civil War spies with close connections to Green Spring, whose undercover exploits changed the course of the war. Light refreshments served.
Civil War Era Baseball
Jun 23, Water Caffi Fields
Address: Cherry St. SE, Vienna, VA
Times: First Game at 11am
11 am first game, 12:30 pick up games for kids and teens, 2 pm second game, skills classes offered 3:30 pick up games for kids and teens, 5 pm third game, 6 pm exhibits close. The teams are Elkton Eclipse, Chesapeake Nine of Baltimore and the Old Dominions.
Bull Run Civil War Round Table Meeting and Lecture Series
Jul 12, Centreville Regional Library
Address: 14200 St. Germain Drive, Centreville, VA
Times: 7pm
Phone: (703) 830-2223
Admission: FREE
Title "Second Manassas: Longstreet's Attack and the Struggle for Chinn Ridge " Speaker ; Mr. Scott Patchen Noted Author and Historian.
Bull Run Civil War Round Table Meeting and Lecture Series
Aug 9, Centreville Regional Library
Address: 14200 St. Germain Drive, Centreville, VA
Times: 7pm
Phone: (703) 830-2223
Admission: FREE
Title "The Battle of Second Manassas August 1862" Speaker : Mr. John Hennessy, National Park Service Noted Author and Historian
Sesquicentennial commemoration of Clara Barton and St. Mary of Sorrows and Fairfax Station
Aug 24 - 25, St. Mary of Sorrows Church and Fairfax Station Railroad Museum
Recurring daily
Address: Fairfax Station Road, Fairfax Station, VA
Admission: FREE
Luminaries and service Friday evening. Living history, forums, and period music Saturday.
Battle of Ox Hill/Chantilly Civil War Sesquicentennial Event
Sep 1, Ox Hill Battlefield Park
Address: 4134 West Ox Road, Fairfax, VA
Times: 10am-6pm
Admission: FREE
The 150th anniversary of the Battle of Ox Hill/Chantilly will be commemorated by the Fairfax County Civil War Sesquicentennial Committee and the Fairfax County Park Authority on Saturday, September 1, 2012, between 10 am and 6 pm at Ox Hill Battlefield Park, 4134 West Ox Road, Fairfax, VA. The fighting at Ox Hill/Chantilly at the end of Second Manassas occurred during a fierce storm that was described as so thunderous it drowned out the cries and clamor of the battle. Afterwards, Union troops completed their retreat to the fortifications around Washington. The Confederates turned north and crossed the Potomac River, igniting the Maryland Campaign. The 150th commemorative event will include artillery demonstrations, period music, presentation of colors, speeches, wreath laying, and living history interpreters. Free. Open to the public. Parking at the County Government Center with shuttle bus service provided to event site. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/oxhill
Bull Run Civil War Round Table Meeting and Lecture Series
Sep 13, Centreville Regional Library
Address: 14200 St. Germain Drive, Centreville, VA
Times: 7pm
Phone: (703) 830-2223
Admission: FREE
Title Beyond the Battle: Lesser known incidents and aspects of the Ox Hill (Chantilly) battle. Speaker: Mr Edward Wenzel Noted Local Historian .
Bull Run Civil War Round Table Meeting and Lecture Series
Oct 11, Centreville Regional Library
Address: 14200 St. Germain Drive, Centreville, VA
Times: 7pm
Phone: (703) 830-2223
Admission: FREE
Title "Maryland Campaign/Battles of South Mountain & Antietam September 1862" Mr. John Hoptak National Park Service Noted Author and Historian.
Bull Run Civil War Round Table Meeting and Lecture Series
Nov 8, Centreville Regional Library
Address: 14200 St. Germain Drive, Centreville, VA
Times: 7pm
Phone: (703) 830-2223
Admission: FREE
Title " The Battle of Iuka, Mississippi, September 1862" Speaker: Mr. Keith Young Noted Local Historian
2012 Fairfax County History Conference - Conflict and Courage: Sites and Stories of the Civil War
Nov 10, Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center
Address: 3740 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA
Times: 8am-4pm
Bull Run Civil War Round Table Meeting and Lecture Series
Dec 13, Centreville Regional Library
Address: 14200 St. Germain Drive, Centreville, VA
Times: 7pm
Phone: (703) 830-2223
Admission: FREE
"Meade's Breakthrough at Fredericksburg- Battle of Fredericksburg:" Speaker: Mr. Don Ernsberger noted author and historian.
On-Going Events/Town of Vienna Civil War Exhibit
May 21 - May 31, Historic Freeman House Store and Museum
Recurring weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Address: 131 Church Street NE, Vienna, VA
Times: Wednesday through Sunday noon-4pm
Phone: (703) 938-5187
Admission: FREE
Educational exhibit on the Civil War will be showcased in the historic Freeman Store from May 21st 2011 through May 31st 2012.
Read More.
“A NATION ASUNDER”
Through Dec 31, National Firearms Museum
Recurring daily
Address: 11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, VA
Times: 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Phone: (703) 267-1600
Admission: FREE
A permanent exhibit of pistols, rifles and imported weapons used by both sides during the war. A recreated federal arms factory demonstrates how guns used by the Union were made.
On-Going Events: Town of Vienna Civil War Exhibit
Through May 31, Historic Freeman House Store and Museum
Recurring weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Address: 131 Church Street NE, Vienna, VA
Times: Wednesday through Sunday noon-4pm
Phone: (703) 938-5187
Admission: FREE
Educational exhibit on the Civil War will be showcased in the historic Freeman Store through May 31st 2012.
"Mount Vernon in the Civil War" Walking Tour
Through Oct 28, George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens
Recurring weekly on Sunday, Saturday
Address: 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Alexandria, VA
Times: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Phone: (703) 780-2000
Admission: $5 in addition to Estate admission: $15 adults; $7 children (6-11); free for children 5 & under.
Historic Mount Vernon invites visitors to experience a unique side of Civil War history at George Washington's home through a new walking tour, "Mount Vernon in the Civil War." Explore historic locations and listen to dramatic Civil War stories - from the life-risking efforts of the estate's earliest caretakers to battlefield cannon fire rumbling the Mansion!
These special tours are limited in capacity and cost $5 in addition to Estate admission: $15 adults; $7 children (6-11); free for children 5 & under.
Fairfax Civil War Day
May 5, Civil War Interpretive Center at Historic Blenheim
Address: 3610 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA
Times: 10am-5pm
Phone: (703) 385-8414
Admission: $5 adult/$3 youth under 12
Living history demonstrations, cannon firings, history talks, and more. Meet Generals U.S. Grant and Robert E. Lee and Col. John S. Mosby. Music by Southern Horizon.
Lecture on The Battle of Chantilly (Ox Hill)
May 8, Sully Historic Site
Address: 3650 Historic Sully Way, Chantilly, VA
Times: 7pm
Phone: (703) 437-1794
Admission: $5
David Welker shares his expertise on the northern view of the Battle of Chantilly (Ox Hill.) The Centreville resident is the author of Tempest at Ox Hill: The Battle of Chantilly and A Keystone Rebel, as well as many Civil War-related newspaper and magazine articles. He works as a military analyst for the U.S. government and lives in Virginia. Light refreshments served.
This Civil War Commemorative Program is sponsored by the Sully Foundation, Ltd. in memory of Thom F. Hanes, one of the original founders. Each evening, local historians present a unique aspect of the Unionist point of view, especially significant to Sully, because its mid-19th century owners were Quakers from New York.
Bull Run Civil War Round Table Meeting and Lecture Series
May 10, Centreville Regional Library
Address: 14200 St. Germain Drive, Centreville, VA
Times: 7pm
Phone: (703) 830-2223
Admission: FREE
Title " The Battle of Shiloh, April 1862" Speaker; Mr. Edward Bearss Noted Author and Historian
Bull Run Civil War Round Table Meeting and Lecture Series
Jun 14, Centreville Regional Library
Address: 14200 St. Germain Drive, Centreville, VA
Times: 7pm
Phone: (703) 830-2223
Admission: FREE
"The Seven Days Battles June 1862 " Speaker: Mr Edward Sanders noted historian with the National Park Service.
Rangers, Raiders and Spies
Jun 19, Green Spring Gardens
Address: 4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria, VA
Times: 7pm-8pm
Phone: (703) 642-5173
Admission: $12
Hear fascinating stories of Civil War spycraft and the men and women who served as agents for the Blue and the Gray. Green Spring historian Debbie Waugh will introduce you to two important Civil War spies with close connections to Green Spring, whose undercover exploits changed the course of the war. Light refreshments served.
Civil War Era Baseball
Jun 23, Water Caffi Fields
Address: Cherry St. SE, Vienna, VA
Times: First Game at 11am
11 am first game, 12:30 pick up games for kids and teens, 2 pm second game, skills classes offered 3:30 pick up games for kids and teens, 5 pm third game, 6 pm exhibits close. The teams are Elkton Eclipse, Chesapeake Nine of Baltimore and the Old Dominions.
Bull Run Civil War Round Table Meeting and Lecture Series
Jul 12, Centreville Regional Library
Address: 14200 St. Germain Drive, Centreville, VA
Times: 7pm
Phone: (703) 830-2223
Admission: FREE
Title "Second Manassas: Longstreet's Attack and the Struggle for Chinn Ridge " Speaker ; Mr. Scott Patchen Noted Author and Historian.
Bull Run Civil War Round Table Meeting and Lecture Series
Aug 9, Centreville Regional Library
Address: 14200 St. Germain Drive, Centreville, VA
Times: 7pm
Phone: (703) 830-2223
Admission: FREE
Title "The Battle of Second Manassas August 1862" Speaker : Mr. John Hennessy, National Park Service Noted Author and Historian
Sesquicentennial commemoration of Clara Barton and St. Mary of Sorrows and Fairfax Station
Aug 24 - 25, St. Mary of Sorrows Church and Fairfax Station Railroad Museum
Recurring daily
Address: Fairfax Station Road, Fairfax Station, VA
Admission: FREE
Luminaries and service Friday evening. Living history, forums, and period music Saturday.
Battle of Ox Hill/Chantilly Civil War Sesquicentennial Event
Sep 1, Ox Hill Battlefield Park
Address: 4134 West Ox Road, Fairfax, VA
Times: 10am-6pm
Admission: FREE
The 150th anniversary of the Battle of Ox Hill/Chantilly will be commemorated by the Fairfax County Civil War Sesquicentennial Committee and the Fairfax County Park Authority on Saturday, September 1, 2012, between 10 am and 6 pm at Ox Hill Battlefield Park, 4134 West Ox Road, Fairfax, VA. The fighting at Ox Hill/Chantilly at the end of Second Manassas occurred during a fierce storm that was described as so thunderous it drowned out the cries and clamor of the battle. Afterwards, Union troops completed their retreat to the fortifications around Washington. The Confederates turned north and crossed the Potomac River, igniting the Maryland Campaign. The 150th commemorative event will include artillery demonstrations, period music, presentation of colors, speeches, wreath laying, and living history interpreters. Free. Open to the public. Parking at the County Government Center with shuttle bus service provided to event site. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/oxhill
Bull Run Civil War Round Table Meeting and Lecture Series
Sep 13, Centreville Regional Library
Address: 14200 St. Germain Drive, Centreville, VA
Times: 7pm
Phone: (703) 830-2223
Admission: FREE
Title Beyond the Battle: Lesser known incidents and aspects of the Ox Hill (Chantilly) battle. Speaker: Mr Edward Wenzel Noted Local Historian .
Bull Run Civil War Round Table Meeting and Lecture Series
Oct 11, Centreville Regional Library
Address: 14200 St. Germain Drive, Centreville, VA
Times: 7pm
Phone: (703) 830-2223
Admission: FREE
Title "Maryland Campaign/Battles of South Mountain & Antietam September 1862" Mr. John Hoptak National Park Service Noted Author and Historian.
Bull Run Civil War Round Table Meeting and Lecture Series
Nov 8, Centreville Regional Library
Address: 14200 St. Germain Drive, Centreville, VA
Times: 7pm
Phone: (703) 830-2223
Admission: FREE
Title " The Battle of Iuka, Mississippi, September 1862" Speaker: Mr. Keith Young Noted Local Historian
2012 Fairfax County History Conference - Conflict and Courage: Sites and Stories of the Civil War
Nov 10, Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center
Address: 3740 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA
Times: 8am-4pm
Bull Run Civil War Round Table Meeting and Lecture Series
Dec 13, Centreville Regional Library
Address: 14200 St. Germain Drive, Centreville, VA
Times: 7pm
Phone: (703) 830-2223
Admission: FREE
"Meade's Breakthrough at Fredericksburg- Battle of Fredericksburg:" Speaker: Mr. Don Ernsberger noted author and historian.
On-Going Events/Town of Vienna Civil War Exhibit
May 21 - May 31, Historic Freeman House Store and Museum
Recurring weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Address: 131 Church Street NE, Vienna, VA
Times: Wednesday through Sunday noon-4pm
Phone: (703) 938-5187
Admission: FREE
Educational exhibit on the Civil War will be showcased in the historic Freeman Store from May 21st 2011 through May 31st 2012.
Read More.
“A NATION ASUNDER”
Through Dec 31, National Firearms Museum
Recurring daily
Address: 11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, VA
Times: 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Phone: (703) 267-1600
Admission: FREE
A permanent exhibit of pistols, rifles and imported weapons used by both sides during the war. A recreated federal arms factory demonstrates how guns used by the Union were made.
On-Going Events: Town of Vienna Civil War Exhibit
Through May 31, Historic Freeman House Store and Museum
Recurring weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Address: 131 Church Street NE, Vienna, VA
Times: Wednesday through Sunday noon-4pm
Phone: (703) 938-5187
Admission: FREE
Educational exhibit on the Civil War will be showcased in the historic Freeman Store through May 31st 2012.
Friday, May 13, 2011
We Cater to Horses, Too!
The Annie Lauler Corporation handles wonderful properties for families and individuals, from condos to houses, small and large.
But did you know that we also have farms where you can keep your horses? Like the 189 acre property in Ruther Glen. Here you can have the best of both worlds: this working farm is close to both Fredericksburg and Richmond. Its charming house, built in the mid-1700s, has 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. The aisle barn has stalls and 2storage containers. The property has 2 ponds and a stream. The house has a new roof.
Monday, May 9, 2011
Theater in Fairfax County
Interested in theater? You might be intrigued by what Fairfax County's two professional theaters have to offer.
1st Stage is a small space that has created quite a following in the short time it has existed on Springhill Road in McLean. Known for its off-beat choice of plays, excellent acting and direction and reasonable ticket prices, 1st Stage is right off Route 7 and close to all the restaurants of Tyson's Corner.
The second professional group in Fairfax County is The Hub Theatre. With new scripts and readings throughout the year, The Hub offers an intriguing new place for theater-goers to head.The Hub Theatre performs at the John Swayze Theatre, 9431 Silver King Court, in Fairfax. For more information, see www.thehubtheatre.org
1st Stage is a small space that has created quite a following in the short time it has existed on Springhill Road in McLean. Known for its off-beat choice of plays, excellent acting and direction and reasonable ticket prices, 1st Stage is right off Route 7 and close to all the restaurants of Tyson's Corner.
The second professional group in Fairfax County is The Hub Theatre. With new scripts and readings throughout the year, The Hub offers an intriguing new place for theater-goers to head.The Hub Theatre performs at the John Swayze Theatre, 9431 Silver King Court, in Fairfax. For more information, see www.thehubtheatre.org
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