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Mount Vernon Matters
National Purple Heart Day Commemoration at Mount Vernon
Alexandria, VA – General George Washington, Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army, established the Purple Heart decoration on August 8, 1782.…
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Mount Vernon Springfield Chamber Awards Scholarships
Alexandria, VA – Mount Vernon Springfield Chamber of Commerce awarded 14 scholarships to local high school students to recognize the…
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FHYAA Names Jackson Casey Scholarship Winners
Alexandria, VA – Luke Chambers and Avery Olsen from West Potomac High School have been named winners of the 2024…
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Summer in Mount Vernon Means Free Outdoor Concerts
Alexandria, VA – Bring a picnic dinner, chairs, or blanket and enjoy one of Mount Vernon’s special summer traditions, Mount…
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New River Farm Garden Showcases Native Plants
Alexandria, VA – A new garden showcasing native plants in a traditional Virginia landscape setting now resides at River Farm,…
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From Mount Vernon to the Super Bowl
Alexandria, VA – Some Mount Vernon neighbors recognized a familiar face in the Super Bowl. Number 48 for the San…
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Collingwood Lights Light Up Sky and Spirits
Alexandria, VA – Last year ended on a high note for many in Mount Vernon and beyond when the lights…
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New Brand and Mission for AHS
Alexandria, VA – The American Horticultural Society turned 100 last year with pomp and ceremony and this year it celebrated…
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History & Fireworks Marked Holidays at Mount Vernon Estate
Alexandria, VA – George Washington’s Mount Vernon was a place of learning, playing, and shopping over the holiday season, drawing…
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Striking Mural Reflects Mount Vernon’s Diversity
Alexandria, VA – Southeast Fairfax Development Corporation’s executive director, Evan Kaufman, considers the latest outdoor mural in Mount Vernon “a…
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