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Alexandria Archeology Museum
See archaeologists at work reconstructing Alexandria's past,
fragment by fragment. When you step into the museum's
laboratory, you may encounter volunteers piecing together 18th
century English potsherd or experts identifying animal bones from
someone's 19th century dinner. Call for information about
special events scheduled throughout the year.
FFA National Hall of Achievement
This museum features displays and
audiovisuals which enable visitors to learn about the history and
development of the National FFA Organization and agricultural
education.
Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens
Visit the estate of George and Martha
Washington not only America's most popular historic home, but
also one of the country's oldest ongoing preservation
projects. Explore more than 40 acres of gardens and
grounds, several plantation outbuildings, and a museum featuring
a large number of the Washingtons' personal possessions.
"George Washington: Pioneer farmer," the estate's
newest exhibit, highlights many of Washington's farming
innovations.
Woodlawn Plantation &
Frank Lloyd Wright's Pope Leighey House
Woodlawn has been a home, working
plantation and the hub of an active community in Northern
Virginia for nearly two centuries. Originally a part of
George Washington's Mount Vernon estate, the property was given
to his foster daughter and nephew. Eleanor Park Custis and
Lawrence Lewis, in 1799. Today's Woodlawn is furnished in
the style of that period with Lewis family possessions. Also on
the grounds is the Pope Leighey House, a 1940 Usonian home
designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and relocated to this site in
1964.
The Claude Moore Colonial Farm at Turkey Run
Step back to the year 1771, when
Virginia was an English Colony and tobacco was still the basis of
her economy. On this small farm visitors get a glimpse of
what daily life was like for a Colonial farm family. The
adjacent Pavilions of Turkey Run are available for rental and
include a large playing field, volleyball courts, horseshoe pits,
a nature trail and modern restroom. Open April through mid
December,
Green Spring Gardens Park
Explore more than 20 different gardens
featuring plants that may be grown in Northern Virginia gardens.
Stroll along a quarter mile brick walk, visit a historic home or
meander along forested paths and pond edges at this 27 acre
Fairfax County Park.
Ramsay House Visitors Center
This circa 1724 building is the oldest
house in Alexandria and has housed a tavern, grocery store and
cigar factory. It is currently the home of the Alexandria
Convention & Visitors Bureau. From here you can take
walking tours of the city's
historic district, acquire special events information and
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AREA ATTRACTIONS:
Alexandria Archeology Museum
Torpedo Factory Art Center
105 N. Union Street. #327
Alexandria
838-4399
oha.ci.alexandria.va.us/archaeology/
National FFA Center
5632 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway Alexandria
360-3600
Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens
George Washington Memorial Parkway
Mount Vernon
703-780-2000
www.mountvernon.org
Woodlawn Plantation
9000 Richmond Highway
Alexandria
780-4000
The Claude Moore Colonial Farm
6310 Georgetown Pike
McLean
442-7557
www.1771.org
Green Spring Gardens Park
4603 Green Spring Road
Alexandria
642-5173
Ramsay House Visitors Center
221 King Street
Alexandria
838-4200
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