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Welcome to Historic Occoquan, Virginia
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Historic Occoquan is a community rich in history and consists of residents, artists, shops, restaurants, businesses, and a local town government.  It's outdoor dining, ghost walks, town boat dock and more are located just 11 miles south of the Capital Beltway on I-95 at exit 160 and then north on Gordon Blvd/Rte 123 to Commerce Street.  Directions to Historic Occoquan are available at Google Maps.

Occoquan is located at 38°40′58″N, 77°15′39″W and is accessible by car, boat, raft, bike, and foot traffic.  Access is available by road, river and the East Coast Greenway.

Occoquan is also conveniently located just minutes from the Amtrak Auto Train stop in Lorton, VA.  Unlike a plane or the car, the auto train provides onboard entertainment, a lounge car and a dining car as it takes both you and your vehicle on a stress free journey to Florida.  So when you next consider a trip to Florida, please remember your opportunities of shopping and dining in Historic Occoquan before you depart or upon your return.

The Town of Occoquan can be explored by this aerial view where you can click on shops and business for more information.

Read about this month's masthead celebrating the Yuletide Season.

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Historic Occoquan Community Events
in February 2010 & Beyond

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    If you couldn't make it, see what you missed - pictures are available of previous Occoquan events at the links below:

Santa came to Town
Artists' Undertaking Exhibit "Gifted – A Group Show"
The Curious Events of November 20, 2009
Harvest Parade and Children's Festival
The Parade
Face Painting, Petting Zoo, Merchants, & the Quest
Occoquan on All Hallows Eve
The Pie Toss
My Bodyoga Concert
Occoquan Art Walk 
A Trolley Car in Occoquan
The Ebenezer Bake Sale
The Farmer's Market
The Artists' Undertaking
The Prince William Art Society Wine and Cheese Event
Occoquan River Festival
Mamie Davis Park
 Carefree Boat Club's launch of National Boating Safety Week
Occoquan Duck Splash
Occoquan Craft Show
 Some of the participants in the Farmer's Market
 Donations of cell phones, glasses, and shredding of papers

The Town of Occoquan has been blogged.
  See the first and original Blog Site at the
Occoquan Blog Postings.

Please welcome and take a look at the new websites of the following Occoquan merchants:

Faith Creek Country Store

Carefree Boat Club of Occoquan
 - Putting pleasure back into pleasure boating the Carefree way
 - Boating without owning.  It's about TIME.

Roither's Frame Design
Sincerely Yours Stained Glass Studio
Endeavors
Good Vibrations
La Maison Gift Shop and Candy Boutique
 Classic Creations Photography
 International Gift and Boutique

  • Pictures of some of the Historic Occoquan Town Markers are now online.  Read about some of the town history as more markers are added to the site.
  • The "Just say 'Hi' Campaign"
    • Show your support for the "HistoricOccoquan.Com" website and  help maintain the friendly Occoquan lifestyle.  When next in town, don't forget to smile and say 'Hi".  Having a sparkle in your eye is optional.
  • January 1 - 31 (All of January 2010)
    • Bambini's Boutique is having a special offer.  Save 25% on all remaining Christmas merchandise.  No coupon needed - just mention promo discount Christmas09 at checkout.
    • Endeavors is also having a special offer.
      •  50% off Christmas merchandise while supplies last
      • 15% off of regularly priced items for purchases of $10 or more
      • 20% to 40% off on selected items
  • January 5, 2010 (Tuesday) - February 1, 2010 (Monday)
    • The Artists’ Undertaking Gallery in Historic Occoquan presents “Summer Recollections”, an exhibit that will feature turned wood by Bob Horowitz of Falls Church, VA and photography & digital paintings by David & Jane Ernst of Springfield, VA.  The gallery is open 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily.
  • January 8 - 15 (Friday - Friday)
  • January 8 (Friday)
    • Story Time at The Story Tellers at 1100 Hrs (11:00 AM)
      • Join them for a few stories and a snack.  (Ages 8 and under are FREE)
  • January 9 (Saturday)
  • January 12 (Tuesday)
    • Town Hall another action-packed meeting at 1900 Hours (That's 7:00 PM).
      • Local Town residents are invited to attend.
  • January 15 (Friday)
    • Story Time at The Story Tellers at 1100 Hrs (11:00 AM)
      • Join them for a few stories and a snack.  (Ages 8 and under are FREE)
  • January 16 (Saturday)
  • January 22 (Friday)
    • Story Time at The Story Tellers at 1100 Hrs (11:00 AM)
      • Join them for a few stories and a snack.  (Ages 8 and under are FREE)
  • January 23 (Saturday)
    • Story Time at The Story Tellers at 1200 Hrs (12:00 PM).
      • Join them for a few stories and a snack.  (Ages 8 and under are FREE)
    • Free Wine Tasting at the Olde Dominion Wine Shoppe
    • The Story Tellers is having a presentation for "Having a Baby on a Budget" at 1700 Hrs - 1830 Hrs (5:00 PM - 6:30 PM).
      • Rachel Macias of DC Baby Planners will be giving the presentation
      • Seating is limited, so book early
      • It's $15 to attend
    • Songwriter's Open Microphone at the Coffee House of Occoquan at 1900 hrs (7:00 PM)
    • If the spirits are willing, the Historic Occoquan Ghost Tours 7:00 PM and 8:30 PM call 703.494.6983 for more info
  • January 29 (Friday)
    • Story Time at The Story Tellers at 1100 Hrs (11:00 AM)
      • Join them for a few stories and a snack.  (Ages 8 and under are FREE)
  • January 30 (Saturday)
  • February 13 (Saturday)
    • Pink Bicycle Tea Room is hosting a Chocolate & Tea Tasting at 1500 Hrs (3:00 PM)
      • Event features Royal Tea Confections & Emily Murphy of Emily's Teas
      • Seating is limited and reservations are required
      • Reservations are $25 person and does not include tax or gratuity
  • Prince William County Community Alert Network
    • In an emergency situation, PWC will send important alerts, notifications and updates right to your e-mail and mobile device(s).  Registration is free at the PWC site.

Other News

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2009 Events in Occoquan

Clicking on a picture will enlarge the picture for better viewing.

Santa Claus Came to Town

Santa sighted coming to town Santa docking at the town wharf Closeup of Santa Santa in Mamie Davis Park The New Dominion Charoliers in front of Quinn's Goldsmith Mayor Earnie Porta with Santa

Santa at Town Hall The queue inside Town Hall A meeting with Santa Delight at meeting Santa Photos taken with Santa

Artists' Undertaking Exhibit "Gifted – A Group Show"

Exhibit photos provided by the Artists' Undertaking

Butterfly Necklace Tastee Diner Crabtacular Three Trees Candles

Business Guild Open House, Tree Lighting Event, and Late Night in Occoquan

Many of the shops were open late on the evening of November 20th, below are pictures of just a few...

Hawthorne House Jerry's Occoquan Jewelers JewelStonz Kelly's Artbox Artists' Undertaking Faith Creek Country Store

Endeavors My Bodyoga Spa The Cottage at Occoquan The Inn of Occoquan Music at the Christmas Tree lighting The Mysterious Poplar Alley

The before light-up picture Music at the event Santa Mayor Earnie Porta Claudia lighting up the tree The After light-up picture

Town Sargeant Mary Brown Hawthorne House Where Santa is Handing out Some Certificates Santa holding up a list Santa calling out names The Close up

Close-up of Santa awarding a winner Next one of 14 winners being selected Santa handed out to 14 people in attendance a total of $1400 in gift certificates Random Neural Firings providing a entertaining end for the evening at the Coffee House of Occoquan Rosemary of Random Neural Firings Jerry's of Occoquan

Jerry's Occoquan Jeweler's Close-up Several shops lit up for Christmas The Town Hall Close-up of Labella Bridal and Consignment Boutique

Harvest Parade & Children Festival

The Parade

The Occoquan Police Car leading the way Flag and Color Guard on Parade The Mayor of the Town of Occoquan and visitng dignataries Some parade participants Captain Jack Sparrow and motley crew The view of the parade down Mill Street

Taller view down Mill Street The Fall Festival Parade is full of Halloween Costumes including a pirate SuperGirl and others in front of the Occoquan Inn and Quinn's Goldsmith Alice in Wonderland, a Fairy, and a 4 legged friend Minnie Mouse and other fabulous costumes on Mill Street More costumed characters on Mill

Delegate Paul Nichols, seated, with Mayor Earnie Porta and Congressman Gerald Connolly The Heidi Und Heimat Echo Band The Heidi Und Heimat Echo Band playing while they travel on Ellicott Street The Parade with scouts turning onto Ellicott Street The Carefree Boat Club motley crew Captain Jack with his crew

Participants in the Parade A closeup of the Color Guard More of the Parade

Face Painting, Petting Zoo, Merchants, & the Quest

Captain Jack in his famous Captain Morgan pose Captain Jack with some of the parade participants Members of the Pink Bicycle Tea Shop watching the parade Artistic Halloween display in Endeavors Jerry's Occoquan Jewelers and a special deal this season The Phantom of the Opera

Kelly Campbell of Kelly's Artbox Captain Jack with Andre of Bambini's Boutique Face Painting at Glory Be Glory Be crew between face painting sessions Jane Ernst of Artists' Undertaking Gallery The Virginia Wine Store display

Pony rider Goat in the petting zoo More animals in the petting zoo A Blue Faery at Glory Be Face Painting can take some time The Famous Mamie Davis Gazebo

Occoquan on All Hallows Eve

Mysterious Picture during Occoquan Ghost Walk Mila during the Occoquan Ghost Walk Exceedingly remarkable Cemetary The Cemetary Gate Keepers The headstone at the entrance to the exceedingly remarkable cemetary Witch on her broomstick

A Zombie in the exceedingly remarkable cemetary Tombstones found in the exceedingly remarkable cemetary Fellow visitors at the cemetary An old pirate who's seen many an eve in Occoquan

Pie Toss

At the end of the Fall Festival Parade, two people who had contributed to the Prince William Chapter American Red Cross where selected at a random drawing to toss pies into the face of our Mayor.  The winners were the town's Vice Mayor, Ken Brunsvold, Delegate Paul Nichols.  While Ken was there at the event, it was decided that the town's Administrator and Clerk, Claudia Cruise would throw the pie in his place.  Below are pictures of this historic event.

One of the Pies Claudia ready to throw the pie Paul Nichols and Claudi Cruise both ready to throw their pies Mayor Earnie Porta in quest of a towel

When you click play on the flash video on the left, you can see our Mayor of Occoquan, Earnie Porta, being a good sport and taking not one, but two pies in the face to raise money for the Prince William Chapter American Red Cross' annual Heroes Campaign. 

While our Mayor's efforts helped, they still need your support.  You can still contribute to the organization that needs money, blood, and platelets.  You can access the Prince William Chapter of the American Red Cross by clicking their logo on the right to donate money or schedule a blood donation.

If you're in the mood for a movie, do what the webmaster of HistoricOccoquan.com does, donate platelets.  The Red Cross will let you watch one of the movies they have available for selection while you are donating.  You can click on the lower Red Cross logo to schedule a platelet donation.

 

The Prince William Chapter of the American Red Cross


American Red Cross

My Bodyoga Spa Concert

Classical Guitarist Ron Medina prior to the concert Ron standing beside his warm up act, Nick of MyBodyoga Spa Ron playing and demonstrating hand movements Ron playing and demonstrating different hand movements Ron playing while a friend sings

Occoquan's Mamie Davis Park

Closeup of Tree Blossoms Even closer closeup of Tree Blossoms View into Mamie Davis Park The Famous Occoquan Gazebo in Mamie Davis Park

 

If you are a resident of Prince William County, registration with the County's Community Alert Network will allow you to receive county alerts on your mobile phone.

The Prince William County Community Alert Network (PWCAN)

 

 


 

Occoquan Coffee Shop - Open mike every Saturday night

International Gift & Boutique

Roither's Frame Design Center 

Sincerely Yours Stained Glass Studio

Endeavors

Spinaweb - Specialty weaving in Occoquan

My Bodyoga Spa in Historic Occoquan

Care Free Boat Club - Contact Leo Smith @ 703.217.6699 

The Cottage at Occoquan

The Prince William Art Society, Inc.

Kelly's Artbox

Jerry's Occoquan Jewelers

Elements of Occoquan - Fun and Wacky

Bistrot Belgique Gourmande - Belgian Restaurant in Occoquan

Bambini's Boutique

Artists' Undertaking Gallery

La Maison Gift Shop 

Faith Creek Candles

Hair Studio 14

Details of Occoquan

Country Morning

Off the Beading Path

Occoquan Craft Show

Lorton Valley Star Newspaper

 
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