Category Archives: Potomac

The Hunter Family of Cedar Hill

Posted on January 22, 2022 by Tammy Mannarino

Prior to the Civil War, the southern section of the Waynewood neighborhood in Alexandria, VA was owned by the Hunters, one of the many Northern families that migrated to the Mount Vernon District in the mid-nineteenth century to apply modern … Continue reading →

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Tree in Fort Hunt Park Commemorates 1939 Royal Visit

Posted on June 9, 2020 by Tammy Mannarino

June 1939.  The King and Queen, President and First Lady left the camp at Fort Hunt.  Their visit had been short, perhaps only half an hour, but the young men that they met would not quickly forget the experience.  These … Continue reading →

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Stacy H. Snowden: Mount Vernon Supervisor

Posted on February 1, 2019 by Tammy Mannarino

This is the second in a series of posts on the Snowden Family and their connections to the history of our area.  Of at least 5 homes occupied by the Snowdens from 1859-1949, only two are left:  Wellington and Collingwood.  … Continue reading →

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Wellington, Riverview, Andalusia, Arcturus and Collingwood: The Snowden Brothers and their Homes

Posted on January 9, 2019 by Tammy Mannarino

This is the first in a series of posts on the Snowden Family and their connections to the history of our area.  Of at least 5 homes occupied by the Snowdens from 1859-1949, only two are left:  Wellington and Collingwood.  … Continue reading →

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John Smith’s Travels on the Potomac River

Posted on July 11, 2018 by Tammy Mannarino

John Smith is usually remembered for his leadership role in establishing the Jamestown settlement as well as his often-legendary connection to Pocahontas.  Many are unaware that before he became the third President of the Jamestown colony, he and fourteen men … Continue reading →

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