Woodlawn’s new exhibits aim to tell fuller story of site’s history
April 25 marks the opening of two new exhibits at Woodlawn, the historic 126-acre plantation that once was part of George Washington’s Mount Vernon.
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Peruvian chicken restaurant relocates to shopping center in Woodlawn
Su Pollo, a Peruvian charcoal chicken restaurant long located on Richmond Highway in Woodlawn, officially reopened April 23 at its new location at Engleside Plaza.
“Blockbuster find” unearthed at Mount Vernon Mansion
Archaeologists found two intact, European-style bottles of liquid containing preserved cherries in the cellar of the Mount Vernon Mansion.
New signage coming to Richmond Highway Corridor’s Northern Gateway
The aging wooden sign at the northern end of the corridor will be replaced and surrounded with mural-like landscaping.
Six festive spring events in the Mount Vernon area
Within the next month, there are several festivals and celebrations taking place in South Alexandria, Fort Belvoir and Lorton. Following is information on them.
Fairfax County officials celebrate grant award for new electric school buses
Lorton Station Elementary School was the setting April 17 for an event commemorating the EPA’s award of a $16.5 million grant to Fairfax County Public Schools.
Fort Belvoir shares results from soil analysis at fuel spill site
Fort Belvoir’s Directorate of Public Works anticipates removing seven to 10 inches of topsoil from much of the impacted area.