Candlelight tours of Mount Vernon at Christmas allow visitors to “meet” the Washingtons for an intimate glimpse into the holidays at the estate.
Alexandria’s Torpedo Factory: Loaded for Art
December 6, 2011 By 1 Comment
The Torpedo Factory in Old Town Alexandria VA is a center for visual arts with studios, galleries, and the Alexandria Archaeology Museum.Few places have the creative energy of Alexandria’s Torpedo Factory. Situated on the riverfront in Old Town Alexandria, the building was, indeed, a manufacturing plant for deadly torpedoes during WWII.
Old Town Alexandria: Unique shops and great buys!
December 5, 2011 By 1 Comment
Alexandria has been a magnet for shoppers since its founding in 1749 when the port on the Potomac River unloaded the latest luxuries from London and fashions from France. Shopping in Alexandria, Virginia is a treat with unique specialty shops with boutiques, kids toys, spices, and art.
Williamsburg Christmas: A Colonial Holiday Celebration
November 11, 2011 By 4 Comments
Colonial Christmas in Williamsburg, VA is an 18th century celebration of the customs, music, and food enjoyed by the founding fathers.
Chincoteague Ponies: Misty’s Annual Swim
August 8, 2011 By 2 Comments
Every horse-mad little girl has read Misty of Chincoteague, Marguerite Henry’s 1947 novel about the “wild” ponies of Chincoteague Island, a tiny spit of land on Virginia’s Eastern Shore. A key part of the story is the “pony swim,” when the herd living on the island is rounded up to swim across the channel to the mainland. The foals are auctioned with the proceeds supporting the village fire department.
Create your own wine at Vint Hill Craft Winery in Virginia
July 25, 2011 By 2 Comments
At Vint Hill Craft Winery, about 12.5 miles west of Manassas, Virginia, you can become a
vintner and produce your own individual blend.
