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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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Oakdale School House :: Lincoln, VA

SynaVista — Fri, 15 May 2009 13:02:19 +0000

The oldest school building in Loudoun County, the Oakdale School House is a charming symbol of Lincoln’s history. Built by the Quakers of Goose Creek in 1815, the schoolroom has been furnished and equipped with everything from school benches to slates to the books that were used in the year 1818. Most of the children who attended Oakdale were not Quakers, and several were the children of slaves and other African American children, making Oakdale one of the first integrated schools in Virginia.

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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.

For more information we recommend visiting this link.

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Downtown Leesburg :: Leesburg VA

SynaVista — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 19:02:36 +0000

One of Virginia’s most vibrant and attractive communities, Leesburg was founded in 1758. Originally called George Town after the reigning monarch of Great Britain, the name was changed to Leesburg in honor Virginia’s influential Lee family. Currently the seat of government for Loudoun County, Leesburg’s Historic District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

For more information we recommend visiting this link.

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Smithsonian Naturalist Center :: Leesburg, VA

SynaVista — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:58:51 +0000

The Naturalist Center in Loudoun County, Virginia, invites visitors to use its 36,000 object hands-on collection of natural history objects, books, and scientific equipment. Identify natural objects and curiosities, draw work on school projects, or just browse.

For more information we recommend visiting this link.

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Village of Waterford :: Waterford VA

SynaVista — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:55:55 +0000

Founded in 1733 by a Quaker from Pennsylvania, Waterford lies around Catoctin Creek and contains many buildings built before 1840. The village is listed as both a Virginia and a National Historic Landmark.

For more information we recommend visiting www.waterfordva-wca.org.

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Point of Rocks Passenger Station :: Point of Rocks, MD

SynaVista — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:52:16 +0000

Built in 1876 by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, and desgined by American architect E. Francis Baldwin, the Point of Rocks Passenger Station remains one of the B&O’s signature landmarks and is a popular subject of railroad photography.

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National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Seton :: Emmitsburg, MD

SynaVista — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:47:34 +0000

Located in a small historic town in the foothills of the beautiful Catoctin Mountains. This was the home of Mother Seton from 1809 until her death in 1821. Pilgrims come here throughout the year to learn about her life, discover the depths of her faithfulness, and to walk meditatively in her footsteps.

For more information we recommend visiting www.setonshrine.org.

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Mountain Gap School :: Loudoun County VA

SynaVista — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:42:59 +0000

Constructed in 1886, Mountain Gap School was Loudoun County’s last operational one-room school when it closed in 1953. It survives as the sole remnant of the small village of Mountain Gap, and was originally painted white.

For more information we recommend visiting this link.

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