Tag Archives: Alexandria, VA

Visit to Wellington (River Farm) on the Way to War

Posted on April 17, 2022 by Tammy Mannarino

On April 17, 1862, William H. Snowden boarded the steamboat John A. Warner for a trip down the Potomac River. He was traveling for business….with the Union Army. While he was raised in the Quaker tradition, at the first sign … Continue reading →

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Waynewood Swim Team: Going Strong After Six Decades

Posted on July 24, 2021 by Tammy Mannarino

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 →

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Who Built Collingwood in Alexandria, VA?

Posted on July 23, 2019 by Tammy Mannarino

Local tradition, a 1937 Works Progress Administration report on the structure, and the Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) hold that

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