We spent December 13-17 in Lorton, VA with our younger daughter Kim, son-in-law, Jack and grandson, Dillon. As usual, we were so busy enjoying our time with them, that we neglected to get many pictures, so I’m relying on some historical ones for sharing. During our visit we witnessed Dillon win 2 of his 3 wrestling matches, and Kim and Pam enjoyed a mother-daughter day in historic Occoquan, VA. We also got a sneak peak at Jack’s unit Christmas card. He’s a member of the U.S. Army Honor Guard, and is just to the left of Santa in the photo.
Occoquan is located about 22 miles south of DC. Officially established in 1804, the town is located along the Occoquan River in Northern Virginia and served as both an important industrial settlement and the site of critical river crossings for troops during the Civil War. The Merchants Mill was the first automated gristmill in the U.S., and was actively used until 1924 when a generator fire started in the Occoquan Electrical Light and Power Company destroyed the main structure. The small house where the mill’s administrator worked was unharmed in the fire and is used as the Mill House Museum today.
The Rockledge Mansion is one of the town’s remaining original structures. It was built in 1758 as a single family home. It still has a lot of its original features, including a ballroom that can hold up to 150 people and is available for commercial use today. The building also houses what Kim and Pam thought might be a really cool candle shop, but ended up being a wicken store, complete with a variety of potions for sale, and floors so uneven they gave Kim motion sickness!
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Love this! We were in Old Towne Alexandria, VA yeaterday! So close to you!!!
Beth Griffin
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