Mount Vernon Matters
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Mount Vernon Unitarian Church Opens Fireplace Art Alcove to Local Artists
MOUNT VERNON, VA – Mount Vernon Unitarian Church (MVUC) is inviting artists to exhibit their two-dimensional work in its Fireplace Art…
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Design Leader Takes the Helm at Woodlawn and Pope-Leighey House
Alexandria, VA — The National Trust for Historic Preservation has appointed Ruki Neuhold-Ravikumar as the new Executive Director of Woodlawn…
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Stitch by Stitch: Woodlawn Celebrates 63 Years of Needlework Art and Community
Alexandria, VA — Historic Woodlawn, once part of George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate, will once again be transformed into a…
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Healing with Horses: Simple Changes Expands Free Mental Health Services
Alexandria, VA – Simple Changes, the local nonprofit dedicated to improving lives through equine-assisted activities, has received a 2025 grant…
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Local Businesses Unite to Support Family Through Community Fundraiser
Alexandria, VA – A grassroots fundraiser organized by The Cut owner Alex Kilroy has quickly become a wide-reaching show of…
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The Cut Butchery Celebrates Its One-Year Anniversary
Alexandria, VA – As Valentine’s Day approaches, The Cut Butchery is celebrating not only the holiday itself but also the…
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George Washington’s Home Reborn: Iconic Mansion Reopens After Historic $40 Million Restoration, Priming Mount Vernon for America 250
MOUNT VERNON, VA—The red ribbon fell yesterday on the most ambitious preservation project in Mount Vernon’s history. A gaggle of…
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When Creating and Collecting Art Go Hand in Hand
Alexandria, VA – Award-winning local artist Brent Erickson has channeled his lifelong love of fine art into curating a world-class…
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The Cut Butchery Is on a Roll: From Turkeys to Tinsel-Time Treats
Alexandria, VA – Things are moving at The Cut Butchery! In fact, they moved more than 100 KellyBronze turkeys for…
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Let Them Eat Cake: Teen Nonprofit Makes Sure No Birthday Goes Uncelebrated
Alexandria, VA – Shaan Nagda is a busy senior at West Potomac High School. In addition to advanced academic studies,…
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