First-ever Waynewoodstock to rock Mount Vernon in May
A Fort Hunt-area musician is organizing a pre-summer musical festival for local community members’ enjoyment — the first-ever Waynewoodstock.
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Woodlawn’s new exhibits aim to tell fuller story of site’s history
April 25 marks the opening of two new exhibits at Woodlawn, the historic 126-acre plantation that once was part of George Washington’s Mount Vernon.
Peruvian chicken restaurant relocates to shopping center in Woodlawn
Su Pollo, a Peruvian charcoal chicken restaurant long located on Richmond Highway in Woodlawn, officially reopened April 23 at its new location at Engleside Plaza.
“Blockbuster find” unearthed at Mount Vernon Mansion
Archaeologists found two intact, European-style bottles of liquid containing preserved cherries in the cellar of the Mount Vernon Mansion.
New signage coming to Richmond Highway Corridor’s Northern Gateway
The aging wooden sign at the northern end of the corridor will be replaced and surrounded with mural-like landscaping.
Six festive spring events in the Mount Vernon area
Within the next month, there are several festivals and celebrations taking place in South Alexandria, Fort Belvoir and Lorton. Following is information on them.
Fairfax County officials celebrate grant award for new electric school buses
Lorton Station Elementary School was the setting April 17 for an event commemorating the EPA’s award of a $16.5 million grant to Fairfax County Public Schools.
