Historic Occoquan

Muffins & Mozart

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:33:51 -0400

Gracenotes Chamber Music is hosting "Muffins and Mozart" at the Garden Kitchen on Saturday, July 17 from 1000 hrs - 1200 hrs (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM).

Their Violin & Guitar Duo will be performing live for Garden Kitchen patrons.

The Garden Kitchen is located at 404 Mill Street in Historic Occoquan.

Before the War

Sun, 4 Jul 2010 22:57:46 -0400

The Town of Occoquan is hosting one of Prince William County's first event that kicks off the commemoration of the Civil War Sesquicentennial, 150th Anniversary. A re-enactment of the July 4, 1860 Liberty Pole incident will occur on July 31, 2010 at the NW end of Mill Street in Historic Occoquan. See the Occoquan Historical Society website for more details.

Schedule of Events for Saturday, July 31, 2010 in Historic Occoquan:

1030 hrs to 1500 hrs (10:30 AM - 3:00 PM) Mourning Museum & Medical Display (Town Hall)
1100 hrs to 11:30 hrs (11:00 AM - 11:30 AM) Lecture on the "Liberty Pole Incident" (Rockledge Mansion)
1230 hrs (12:30 PM) Liberty Pole Re-enactment (NW end of Mill Street)
1300 hrs to 1345 hrs (1:00 PM - 1:45 PM) Live Period Music (Mamie Davis Park)
1300 hrs to 1700 hrs (1:00 PM. - 5:00 PM) Book Signings (Various Shops)
1300 hrs to 1700 hrs (1:00 p.m. - 5:00 PM) Children's Activities (The Storytellers)
1330 hrs to 1400 hrs (1:30 p.m. - 2:00 PM) Lecture on the "Liberty Pole Incident" (Rockledge Mansion)
1330 hrs to 1700 hrs (1:30 PM - 5:00 PM) Free Boat Tours
1400 hrs to 1445 hrs (2:00 p.m. - 2:45 PM) Live Period Music (Mamie Davis Park)

A New Day

Wed, 2 Jun 2010 23:42:29 -0400

The Loft Gallery presents "A New Day" from June 8 (Tuesday) to July 4 (Sunday).

The exhibit features paintings by Jan E. Moffatt.

See their site for details.

Colors of Summer

Wed, 2 Jun 2010 23:30:59 -0400

The Artists' Undertaking Gallery presents "Colors of Summer" from June 8 (Tuesday) to July 5 (Monday).

The exhibit features photography by Jack Nevitt of Woodbridge, VA and Wooden Boxes by Peter and Rochelle Salter of Dunn Loring, VA.

The Gallery is open 1100 Hrs - 1700 Hrs (11:00 AM - 5:00 PM) daily and is located at 309 Mill Street in Historic Occoquan.

Occoquan Craft Show

Wed, 2 Jun 2010 23:13:40 -0400

The Spring Occoquan Craft Show is on Saturday, September 25 and Sunday September 26.  Held in the streets of Historic Occoquan, the show goes on rain or shine.  Including both contemporary and country crafters and artisans from Occoquan to all around the United States, this show is one of the largest events held in the Town of Occoquan.

As the streets are full, the best way to get to the show is by parking in one of the satellite parking lots and taking a bus.  While there is no charge to attend the show, the continuous shuttle bus service that is available from all 3 lots charge a round trip fee of $4 per person, Children 12 and under ride free.  For those in town, I recommend walking.

The activities officially start at 10:00 AM on Saturday and run to 6:00 PM that evening.  They start up again at 10:00 AM on Sunday and finish at 5:00 PM.

See the official craft show website for details and directions.

Coffee House of Occoquan is having extended Saturday hours

Wed, 2 Jun 2010 22:56:53 -0400

The Coffee House of Occoquan will be open late on Saturday evenings, providing some free entertainment.

So please feel free to stop by and enjoy yourself. The coffee is the best tasting and lowest priced coffee that you can find in these parts, and the opportunity you have in meeting the people and artists here is priceless.

Mill House Museum

Wed, 2 Dec 2009 21:15:15 -0500

The Occoquan Mill House Museum has copies available for sale of the book: "Middling Folk: Three Seas, Three Centuries, One Scots-Irish Family" about the Hammills, who at one time were prominent in Occoquan.

The book, written by Linda Matthew's is being made available by the Occoquan Historical Society.

Tree of Hope

Wed, 2 Dec 2009 18:43:12 -0500

HistoricOccoquan.com and the Town of Occoquan invites you to join them in the 12th Annual Tree of Hope Campaign to support the Hilda Barg Prevention Center Resident Rent Fund by purchasing an ornament at Simply Country, 311 Mill Street, for a minimum donation of $5 starting sometime in November and running through December 30th.

After the ornament is purchased, the new owner may sign and date it and then hang it on the Christmas Tree outside of Town Hall.

The Hilda Barg Homeless Prevention Center Resident Rent Fund (HBHPCRRF) assists families with rent and utility deposits. The goal is to help as many as possible move into a home and prevent the move from shelter to shelter.

Last year, they only raised around $500. Maybe this year we can top that value to show our support for those in need.

For additional information, please contact Gail Saunders at (703) 680-5403 and please let her know that you saw the information on HistoricOccoquan.com