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Category Archives: Waynewood
The Hunter Family of Cedar Hill
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
Posted in Backyard Mount Vernon, Fort Hunt, Fort Hunt Park, George Washington, Potomac, Snowden, Trees, Waynewood
Tagged Alexandria Market House, Cedar Hill, Jane Frances Hunter, Margaretta Holstein Hunter, Marilyn Geiger, Neck Road, Potomac Lane, Rachael Pocahontas Hunter, Red Cedar, Sheridan's Point, Snowden School, St. Paul's Cemetery, William Hunter
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Waynewood Swim Team: Going Strong After Six Decades
On July 14, 1960, a mere 10 days after the grand opening of Waynewood Pool, Robert Lemmon pitched his idea to the Waynewood Recreation Association (WRA). He wanted to create a swim team. The Northern Virginia Swim League (NVSL) was … Continue reading
Waynewood Summer: A Sixty-Year Tradition
At this time 60 years ago, both the Waynewood Citizens’ Association (WCA) and the Waynewood Recreation Association (WRA) were preparing for their first summer of official activities. They were, for the first time since the WCA’s inception in 1958, moving … Continue reading
A Bride, A Groom and 23 Children – 60 Years Later
Bill and Gail Chapman are celebrating their diamond wedding anniversary this year, but they’ll be missing some of those who were present at the celebration 60 years ago, namely news cameramen, reporters and Bill’s 6th grade students from Waynewood Elementary.
Posted in Backyard Mount Vernon, Belle Haven, Belle View, Route 1, Waynewood
Tagged Col. Hallock Walmsley, Ethel Walmsley, Fairfax County Public Schools, Gail Gresham Chapman, Gertrude Gimelli, Huntley-Brinkley Report, Joseph Gimelli, Movietone News, River Road Baptist Church, Waynewood, Waynewood Elementary, William Boyd Chapman, Willow Oaks Country Club
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