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Stony Lonesome Farm (Belleville) Childhood Home of General Richard S. Ewell

Landmarks – Nokesville, Virginia

Inscription. Nearby is the site of Stony Lonesome, childhood home of one of the Confederacy's most distinguished generals. Richard S. Ewell left this farm in 1836 to enter West Point. Graduating in 1840, Lieutenant Ewell served with ... More on HMDB

These Five-Inch Brass Trophy Guns

Landmarks – Washington, Washington DC

Inscription. These five-inch brass trophy guns were captured from the Spanish Arsenal at Cavete, in the Phillipine Islands on May 1, 1898, following the defeat of the Spanish Squadron in Manila Bay by the United States Navy. Admiral ... More on HMDB

Kids Corner Fall Fair

Parks – Washington, Washington DC

about Kids Corner Fall Fair: You don't have to drive to the suburbs for pumpkins and fall fun! Come to the Kids' Corner Fall Fair, right in our neighborhood, on Saturday, October 16th. The event raises money to support the Kids' Corner ... More on GoCityKids

Bridgeport State Park

Parks – Washington, Washington DC

A plaque in the park honors Mr. Ralph Van Slyke who, with the most common garden tools, took it upon himself to cut a park in the valley above Chief Joseph Dam in the early 1960s. The park was named for the town of Bridgeport, which, ... More on Epinions.com

Depot Field Hospital Union Medical Care at its Best

Things To Do – Hopewell, Virginia

Inscription. “I think this is a very good place with the exception of too many lice.” Stephen P. Chase, 86th New York Volunteers. Lice may have been the only problem the staff of the Depot Field Hospital could not handle. ... More on HMDB

Clara H. Barton Founder of the American Red Cross

Things To Do – Fairfax Station, Virginia

Inscription. Here at Fairfax Station in early Sept. 1862, after the Second Battle of Manassas and the action near Chantilly, Clara Barton ministered to the suffering. By her humane and tireless eff... More on HMDB

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  • Built in 1891, Clara Barton NHS was initially used as a storehouse for American Red Cross supplies. It was remodeled in 1897 to serve also as the headquarters of the American Red Cross and the home... More on Nps.gov

Thomas Jefferson Community Center

Parks – Arlington, Virginia

about Thomas Jefferson Community Center: Amenities at the Thomas Jefferson Community Center include a game room, art studios (pottery, photography, jewelry, and wood working), gymnasium, indoor tra... More on GoCityKids

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  • Thomas Jefferson Community Center and Park of Arlington County, VA More on Arlingtonva.us

Anderson Park

Parks – Rockville, Maryland

* Open Space * 13. 2 acres * undeveloped * forest preserve/urban wildlife sanctuary. More on Rockvillemd.gov

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  • * Open Space * 13. 2 acres * undeveloped * forest preserve/urban wildlife sanctuary. More on Rockvillemd.gov

J.E.B. Stuart at Munsons Hill

Landmarks – Falls Church, Virginia

Inscription. Following the First Battle of Manassas on 21 July 1861, Col. James Ewell Brown Stuart, commander of the 1st Virginia Cavalry, moved his troopers to Fairfax Court House and then here to Munsons Hill, the Confederate position ... More on HMDB

South Germantown Recreational Park

Parks – Germantown, Maryland

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Marine Corps Heritage Center

Things To Do – Triangle, Virginia

Visit the National Museum of the Marine Corps - a heritage site about the legends, learning and lore of the United States Marines. Admission is free. Enjoy first-hand the sites, sounds and experie... More on Visitfred.com

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  • Visit the National Museum of the Marine Corps - a heritage site about the legends, learning and lore of the United States Marines. Admission is free. Enjoy first-hand the sites, sounds and experien... More on Visitfred.com

Yoga Teacher Fac/TT

Health Club – Herndon, Virginia

Radiant Child Yoga Program (RCYP) is a certificate program for teaching yoga teachers, school teachers, parents and all others who are interested in learning how to teach children yoga. The RCYP courses have qualified as CEUs for ... More on YogaFinder

Klines Drive In

Restaurants – Manassas, Virginia

Sip of Seattle

Restaurants – Washington, Washington DC