Smart little historic fort. It is an uphill walk to a berm or lookout, with wood cannons, flags and…read morelots of history signs to read through about the Civil War events that were battled during the ongoing fights for Manassas! Neat and short walk uphill: best in morning or evening! Rebel: 3

Mayfield Fort is one of the last remaining Civil War redoubts around Manassas,Va.It is now located…read morebetween an industrial park, and an apartment complex After extensive archeological digs, the fort was opened to the public in 2000.Allow 20 minutes minimum.

This small mill is roughly 2 miles or so down the road from the main house. This where GW ground…read moreflour & corn meal for sale and in the latter part of his life had a distillery for Rye Whiskey. You can get tour tickets or do a whiskey tasting on certain Saturdays. Note: the Whiskey tasting includes both the Mill and admission to the Mt. Vernon main house plus 4 tastings. The Mill is only open April- October. They have a small but nice gift shop.

Cool step back in history. $60 for a 4 sample whiskey tasting plus tour of the 1700 style…read moredistillery, and the working gristmill. Make a whole day out of it and go to the main building first, which is included in the price. The workers were very passionate about their craft. The website should advertise better this is a completely separate location than the main Washington house. It's about a 5-10 minute drive down the main road.

This marker is in the Dale City "Cars only" rest area southbound on I-95. It was nice to have…read moresomething to read while walking around and stretching our legs from today's drive. The marker reads, "The Neabsco Mills Ironworks complex, under the ownership of three generations of the Tayloe family, of Richmond County, operated between 1737 and 1828. Located near this site, it was one of the longest continuously operating ironworks in present-day Northern Virginia. The 5,000-acre iron plantation, which was worked by resident free laborers, indentured servants, and slaves, was a multifaceted operation. The workers produced not only pig and bar iron for sale at home and export to Great Britain, but also engaged in shipbuilding, milling, leatherworking, shoemaking, and farming. The complex was an important supplier of iron for weaponry during the American Revolution and the War of 1812." This is marker number G-18 and it was erected by the Department of Historic Resources in 1954. [Review 1159 of 2025 - 1517 in Virginia - 24712 overall]

This school is a quick stop. You can park right at the site which is marked with a historical sign…read more The Schoolhouse was built in 1884 is one of oldest surviving one-room schoolhouses in Prince George's County. It is a simple attraction and you cannot go inside. You can only look at the exterior. I lived by hear most of my life and just found out about this place recently. The schoolhouse is part of the Cosca Park complex and property of Parks and Recs. They really need to put some money in he restoration of this school. It has so much potential. As it is now, there is not much to this place. I spent about 5 to 10 minutes here. It is definitely not worth a destination trip, but should be part of a larger itinerary. Also, if you do visit, please be careful of cars whipping around the blind corner that the schoolhouse sits

After spending the day at Occoquan Regional Park for Mother's Day, my sister, nieces, and I stopped…read moreby the Turning Point Suffragist Memorial--and we're so glad we did. It's a beautifully designed space that honors an incredibly important part of history. The memorial is both informative and moving, highlighting the strength and perseverance of the women who fought for the right to vote. It was a powerful and inspiring experience, and a meaningful way to reflect on the day. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area.

Was looking at different parks & saw this on the map, decided to check out. Glad we did, worth the…read moretrip as it is full of information on all that women went through to get basic rights. Very nicely done with info boards with snippets of newspaper clippings, photos etc. A couple of statues and beautiful landscaping make for a nice memorial. Located in a nice park with ample parking, nice trails, a Cafe is also in walking distance.

While I am not a member of this Country Club (I'm not a member of any CC for that matter!), it is a…read morenice place. I went over here last evening to attend a concert that is part of the "Haymarket Summer Concert Series." The concerts are free, but there is food and beverages available - folks are encouraged to buy tickets for the food - with the funds going to the preservation of the Evergreen Manor House - which is on the grounds of the Evergreen Country Club. The Evergreen Manor House has a history going back to the Civil War and is is on the National Register of Historic Places. It's a very scenic setting, the concert was on the front lawn of the Manor House, the location is right at the foot of Bull Run Mountain, the sun was setting, it was a nice time!

You should visit even if you are not a history or Civil War enthusiast Very accessible location…read moreand beautiful views of an important event in US history

It's bigger than you think. 18 miles for the car tour and a ton more hiking paths. It was also…read morehillier than I thought. Once you're there you'll understand how prominent Henry and Matthews's hills are. Well worth the visit.

I attended the open house day April 2015 with Colonial treats, tasty cake and flavored tea. The…read moreflowers were abloom, the Aflac garden was being tilled. The tour guide took us into the home, narrow, small, rickety, historic & cool. I purchased a Colonial recipe pamphlet for $1 and made the healthy shoe leather. It's a quick visit, go. P.S. Also check out the lovely garden at the library a block away.

Hello to the oldest house in Arlington County, Virginia established about 1742! This was built by…read moreJohn Ball who also happens to be one of the namesakes of Ballston from the Ball family. The home was originally established as a one-room log cabin, and gradually over the years converted into a larger home that was served as a private residence into the mid 20th century. Marian Rhinehart Sellers gifted the house to the Arlington Historical Society in the mid-1970s so that it would be preserved for the future and open to the public. It is open during the warmer months from April to October and they offer tours privately when requested during off peak season.