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Downtown Herndon :: Herndon VA

SynaVista — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 18:34:57 +0000

Herndon is the third largest town in Virginia and was named after William Lewis Herndon, the heroic sea captain of the S.S. Central America. The town grew as a center for dairy farming and as a summer retreat for Washingtonians. Today, the town of Herndon is committed to preserving the past and enhancing the recreational and cultural quality of life of today’s families and businesses.

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Herndon Depot Museum :: Herndon, VA

SynaVista — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 19:10:35 +0000

Dating back to the 1850s, the Herndon Depot Museum served as a train station in the dairy community until 1968. Today, it houses railroad memorabilia, information on Commander William Lewis Herndon, for whom the town was named, artifacts from the U.S.S. Herndon destroyer from WWII, and other historical contributions from local residents.

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Claude Moore Colonial Farm :: McLean, VA

SynaVista — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:51:35 +0000

The Claude Moore Colonial Farm at Turkey Run is a living history museum that portrays family life on a small, low-income farm just prior to the Revolutionary War. The costumed characters portray a fictional family from the year 1771, and remain in character as they invite you to step back in time with them as a new friend or neighbor who is dropping by to visit. Visitors can participate in programs and learn what it was like to live on a tobacco farm in the late 18th century.

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Great Falls :: McLean VA

SynaVista — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 22:16:19 +0000

Great Falls of the Potomac River consists of cascading rapids and 20 foot waterfalls. In less than a mile, the elevation of the river drops 76 feet. The width narrows from almost 1000 feet at the top of the falls to between 60 and 100 feet at Mather Gorge below the falls. The Great Falls boast the most spectacular and steepest fall line rapids of any eastern river.

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