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“Hoist the sails me hearties, there’s mystery on the high seas!”. Directed by Talya Conroy, Who Killed Jolly Roger by Robert J. Leblanc isn’t just another murder mystery—it’s an immersive experience. Six months after a historic combined raid on a Spanish galley, the crews of five...
The Meridith House: A Historic Gem Revived as a Social Club with a Mission of Community and Philanthropy
Like this article? Support us by subscribing here. Your donation will help us continue to provide quality-of-life news and make local impact possible. In the heart of Historic Downtown Manassas, a grand Tudor mansion is being reborn with a new purpose. Built in the 1890s, Meridith House has stood as a symbol of Manassas’ rich history, serving various roles over the decades—from a residence for statesmen to an office building. Now, thanks to Sean Porter of Loveless Porter Architects, this historic building is undergoing a transformation, becoming a high-end social club with a cause.
OHS at the Occoquan Fall Arts & Crafts Show
Among the many offerings at the Occoquan Fall Arts & Crafts Show this coming weekend is one from the Occoquan Historical Society (OHS). A 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1969 and dedicated to telling the story of Occoquan at its Mill House Museum, OHS will be raffling off a framed signed print by a local artist, Kevin Poorman. Kevin is an Air Force Veteran, an artist, photographer, and puzzle-maker living in Lorton, Virginia. His puzzles and artwork are available at several shops in Northern Virginia, including Puzzle Palooza and the Art A La Carte Gallery in Occoquan, The Old Town Shop in Alexandria, The Virginia Store in Fredericksburg, and a number of historical sites including George Mason’s plantation at Gunston Hall, Tudor Place in Georgetown, and the Fairfax City Museum.
Biography of 18th century poet Phillis Wheatley is winner of George Washington Prize
NEW YORK (AP) — The author of a new biography of Phillis Wheatley, one of the country’s first major poets, has received a $50,000 history award. David Waldstreicher’s “The Odyssey of Phillis Wheatley: A Poet’s Journey Through American Slavery and Independence” is this year’s winner of the George Washington Prize, which honors works arising from the Revolutionary War era. Wheatley was the first American Black woman to publish a book and was among the most famous writers of her time, her many admirers including Washington.
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