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Category Archives: Dennis McCarty
The Snowden School on Fort Hunt Road: a School Built by a Community and a Community Built by a School
This is the third in a series of posts on the Snowden Family and their contributions to our community. Previous articles can be found in the archives on the right hand side of the page. On the morning of Tuesday, … Continue reading
Posted in Backyard Mount Vernon, Collingwood, Dennis McCarty, Mount Air, Pohick Church, River Farm, Snowden, Wellington
Tagged Aggie Finks, Mildred Finks, Mount Vernon District School Board, Nevitt Family, Snowden School, St. Luke's Episcopal Church
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Lilacs: A Mount Vernon Area Favorite since 1732
The Custis and Washington Families both cultivated lilacs in their gardens. John Custis (1678-1749), the father of Daniel Parke Custis (Martha Washington’s first husband), was an avid gardener. Custis traded plants and corresponded with notable horticulturists of the time. His … Continue reading
Posted in Backyard Mount Vernon, Dennis McCarty, John Custis, Lilac, Mount Air, Mount Vernon, pruning
Tagged Common Lilac, Persian Lilac
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