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This West Virginia Town Looks Like It Was Frozen In Time Decades Ago

George Washington’s youngest brother laid out these streets, then named several of them after his own family. That’s a pretty bold move, and the names are still on the signs today. One courthouse on the main corner hosted a trial that shook the whole country in 1859. Brick...

Charles Town, WV · 2d
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Rare Civil War photo could show Stonewall Jackson in camp

The Falling Waters Battlefield Association will explore whether a relatively unknown Civil War photograph shows Confederate Gen. Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson during a free presentation Nov. 12 in Spring Mills. The program, "Is It Stonewall?" begins at 6:30 p.m. at the North Berkeley Public Library, 1255 TJ Jackson Drive, according to a community announcement. A detailed slide presentation will examine the photograph, which may show Jackson in camp. Only two wartime photographs of Jackson are known, and both are studio portraits. The presentation will review the history of the photograph and the evidence for and against identifying the figure as Jackson. According to the announcement, confirming a third wartime photograph, particularly a full-length outdoor image, would be a remarkable discovery. The program is free and open to the public. For information or directions, call 304-263-7242. This story was produced with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct . This article originally appeared on The Herald-Mail: Rare Civil War photo could show Stonewall Jackson in camp

Berkeley County, WV · 1d

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Linda Davis to Headline Christmas Benefit Concert for WATTS, Millwood Station Fire Company, on Dec. 5

Winchester, Virginia — Grammy-winning country artist Linda Davis will headline a Christmas concert Dec. 5 at Millwood Station Banquet Hall to raise money for a homeless shelter and a volunteer fire company. “A Linda Davis Country Christmas,” presented by Faith, Love & Laughter, will benefit WATTS (Winchester Area Temporary...

Winchester, VA · 1d
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DelFest Announces Initial 2027 Lineup, Ticket Info

DelFest Announces Initial 2027 Lineup and Ticket Info. DelFest takes place at Allegany County Fairgrounds in Cumberland, Maryland, May‌ 27–30, 2027. The initial lineup announcement includes host bands, The Del McCoury Band and The Travelin’ McCourys, along with Sierra Ferrell, California Honeydrops, Leftover Salmon, Yonder Mountain String Band, Maggie Rose, Dogs in a Pile, Dan Tyminski Band, Keller & The Keels, and more.

Cumberland, MD · 12h
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Celebrate an Olde Tyme Christmas in Harpers Ferry

Two December weekends bring carolers, carriage rides, and festive markets to historic Harpers Ferry. Step back in time and celebrate the holidays in historic Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, during Olde Tyme Christmas, December 4–6 and 12–13, 2026. This annual 19th-century-themed holiday celebration features an opening ceremony, a tree...

Harpers Ferry, WV · 1d

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Highway marker to commemorate rock legend

It happened in 1957 at a sock hop in the old Fredericksburg Arena – a native-American musician named Link Wray first played what would become a huge hit – the instrumental known as Rumble:. Wray is now remembered for his innovative use of distortion or fuzz and the...

Fredericksburg, VA · 3d

InsideNoVa

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Civil War soldier who died in Northern Virginia is finally laid to rest

This article was written by InsideNoVa's news partner, WTOP , and republished with permission. Sign up for WTOP's breaking news, traffic and weather alerts as well as daily emails. A Civil War soldier who died more than 160 years ago in Prince William County has been given a final resting place. He was laid to rest with full military funeral honors at Arlington National Cemetery on Nov. 4. “We gather to honor an unknown soldier whose life story is not fully known to history, yet whose sacrifice is fully worthy of the nation’s gratitude,” Chaplain Capt. Phil Morlock said while leading the ceremony. “We know that he answered a call greater than himself. We know that he stood in a time when the nation was tested by fire.” In March 2024, archaeologists discovered the soldier’s remains at Manassas National Battlefield Park at the site of a Civil War field hospital. His identity is unknown, but forensic analysis shows he was around 16 to 19 years old. The Union infantryman died during the Second Battle of Manassas in 1862. “As I watched that ceremony today, I felt it very hard not to cry,” said David Duncan, president of the American Battlefield

Prince William County, VA · 16h

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Nadia Phillips’ Maryland Crab Cakes Steal The Show On ‘Hell’s Kitchen’

WALDORF, Md. — There were violinists outside the kitchen and caviar on the dinner agenda, but it was a plate of Maryland crab cakes from Waldorf chef Nadia Phillips that won over the judges at the “Hell’s Kitchen” 25th-season gala challenge. Phillips, 24, a North Point...

Waldorf, MD · 2d

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The Breakfast at This Maryland Diner Comes With More Than 70 Years of History and an Unexpected Backstory

Today’s breakfast orders pass through a kitchen where workers once patched flat tires. The building previously held a gas station and electrical shop, so the change from grease-stained tools to a breakfast griddle is quite a turnaround. That unlikely history belongs to a Maryland diner still serving meals on...

Manchester, MD · 1d

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Group works to find the remains of Civil War soldiers in Manassas

MANASSAS, Va. - An effort to find the remains of Civil War soldiers is underway just outside of Manassas National Battlefield Park. The site is already home to a monument to Timothy Dunklin, a Texan, who, at age 16, fought for the Confederacy in the Second Battle of Manassas during the Civil War. Dunklin died in August 1862, explained Cherie Johnston, the executive director of the Manassas Battlefield Trust.

Manassas, VA · 1d

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The Mall was meant for peace. It’s getting crowded with war.

The sylvan landscape around the Lincoln Memorial is a mess, and it will only get worse. On Oct. 24, a new memorial honoring those who served in the first Iraq War, the 1990-91 conflict that forced an invading Iraqi army out of Kuwait, opened just north of the Lincoln Memorial. It sits close to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial along Constitution Avenue and next year there are plans to break ground on new Global War on Terrorism Memorial shoehorned between the two of them. President Donald Trump is also trying to build a giant triumphal arch just across the river, which will loom over the western end of the mall, with yet another monumental addition, a riverside “Garden of American Heroes,” planned for nearby West Potomac Park.

Washington, DC · 1d

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A 312-year-old Stradivarius made a secret stop in Fredericksburg

For one night in October, the James Monroe High School auditorium was home to one of the most famous violins in the world, and almost nobody knew it was coming. Violinist Timothy Chooi joined the Fredericksburg Symphony Orchestra on Oct. 23 for Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto, playing the 1714 “Dolphin” Stradivarius, the instrument famously associated with Jascha Heifetz. For security reasons, the orchestra didn’t announce the violin’s appearance in advance.

Fredericksburg, VA · 3d

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Your Family Guide to Holiday Parades Near Fredericksburg

Make time for holiday parades near Fredericksburg, and explore more holiday and seasonal fun to enjoy with your family. Find holiday parades in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Colonial Beach, Bowling Green and other nearby communities. Listings include dates, times and locations to help you plan your family’s outing. Some celebrations also...

Fredericksburg, VA · 2d

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From Westlake High To Heavy Is The Crown: Cordae’s Journey From Charles County To Hip-Hop

WALDORF, Md. — Before Cordae’s name appeared alongside Anderson .Paak on an album cover, it appeared on a basketball roster at Westlake High School in Waldorf. At the time, he was Cordae Dunston, a student whose connection to Charles County would eventually become part of his music. According to MaxPreps, Dunston played guard on Westlake’s freshman basketball team. The sports website lists his graduation year as 2015. Years later, after establishing himself in hip-hop, Cordae gave his former school a different kind of recognition. He named a song after it.

Charles County, MD · 2d

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Reston Town Center Announces Changes to Its Holiday Programming

Reston Town Center’s ice rink and annual holiday parade and tree lighting make it a popular seasonal destination. This year, the shopping and dining location has made some changes to its holiday programming. The annual holiday parade is scheduled for November 27 at 11:00 a.m. However, it will not...

Reston, VA · 1d

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Veterans Day to close Fairfax County government, but not schools

Fairfax County government offices will close, but public schools will remain open tomorrow (Wednesday) for Veterans Day. Fairfax County Public Schools students will head to class tomorrow as usual after the school board voted this spring to no longer observe Veterans’ Day as a student holiday. Seeking to reduce disruptions to the standard five-day school week, the board also considered Indigenous Peoples’ Day for elimination, but that proposal didn’t pass.

Fairfax County, VA · 2d

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Disney’s Frozen Brings the Magic of Arendelle to Manassas

Get Your Tickets Today! Almost all shows are SOLD OUT online!. Actors Theatre at the ARTfactory presents the full-length Broadway musical at the Hylton Performing Arts Center Nov. 20 to 29. When newly crowned Queen Elsa accidentally unleashes her hidden powers, trapping Arendelle in an eternal winter, her fearless younger...

Manassas, VA · 1d

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Fairfax County Public Library launches online portal for historical photos

The City of Fairfax Regional Library’s Virginia Room has long stewarded an extensive collection of historical photographs taken throughout the decades in the county, city, and region. Now, many of those snapshots are available online through Fairfax County Public Library (FCPL). Launched last week, the Fairfax County History Portal...

Fairfax County, VA · 2d

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From 9/11 Survivor to Turkey Trot Grand Marshal

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Thousands of runners will fill the streets of Del Ray this Thanksgiving, but one will be running with 2,977 names on her mind. U.S. Air Force Capt. Hanna Born, an Alexandria native who survived the terrorist attack on the Pentagon as a toddler, has been named grand marshal of the 51st annual Alexandria Turkey Trot on Thursday, Nov. 26. After riding in the ceremonial grand marshal car, she plans to join the five-mile race, dedicating each mile to a different person killed on Sept. 11, 2001.

Alexandria, VA · 1d

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Visitor Center exhibit showcases Patawomeck Tribe’s literal roots

For David Jett and his fellow Patawomeck tribal citizens, the objects on display in the Fredericksburg Visitor Center this past Friday held dual meanings. “Where others see a poplar tree, we see a bark basket or a dugout canoe,” he said. “Where others see pine needles as an annoyance to sweep off your porch, we see a basket.”

Fredericksburg, VA · 1d