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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 or you can access an on-line map of the town which includes a little bit of history and is provided by the Business Guild of Occoquan. For even more history, the Historic Occoquan Self Guided Walking Tour has been made available with the permission of LaVerne Carson.
Read about the current masthead celebrating Spring in Historic Occoquan!
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Historic Occoquan Community Events
for this month & Beyond
Historic
Occoquan.com can now be viewed on your phone
by going to
Historicoccoquan.mobi
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.
If you would like to look more quickly for specific items, participating Occoquan Merchants and items that they provide can be found using the Google custom search feature below:
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.
Local Poet Leo Smith now has some of his work on-line
- See Leo's
poetic work
about
Occoquan.
- Or you can go through the menu options above - Town of Occoquan, All Things Occoquan
The Historic Occoquan Theatre is now On-Line!
Watch events that have occurred in Historic Occoquan that you may have missed....
During the Month:
- Spinaweb is featuring fabric woven in their shop that they make into fashionable clothing and boutique items. See their site for details.
- Sincerely Yours Stained Glass Studio is holding classes to teach how to create a copper-foil stained glass panels of your choice. Call or Email to schedule.
- The
Preservation Station is providing -
- Furniture Painting and
Distressing Fun!
- Learn the basics of restoring, painting, distressing and finishing furniture and home furnishings.
- Classes are hands–on and include all supplies and your choice of a mirror, shelf or frame (etc.) to finish and take home.
- Fee is $50 per person or $175 for a group of 5 ($35 each).
- Free Chalky Painting Mini-Class
- With any paintable purchase, receive small jar of TPS Chalky Paint w/brush and quick lesson. TPSCP is UV–protected for indoor or outdoor items. Available are mirrors, frames, baskets, architectural cast-iron and tin stars, shelves, wall art, candlesticks, bowls and (yes!) more— all from just $7.00!
- Drop in Upcycling & Restoration Clinics
- There's always something new going on!
- Drop in (7 days 12 - 5pm) to get a list of current offerings.
- Groups of 15+ possible w/ tea room.
- All clinics are just $10 to $15 per (+tea if applicable) and most include all supplies and your finished item(s).
- Furniture Painting and
Distressing Fun!
See the latest Occoquan Historical Society Newsletter!
It has an artical about the Golden Goose!
Apil 1 (Sunday) - April 15 (Sunday)
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Village Americana of Historic Occoquan is having their
furniture Spring Special!
- Handcrafted and American made Treharn tables are on sale for $185.
April 3 (Tuesday) - May 7 (Monday)
- The Artists’ Undertaking Gallery in Historic Occoquan presents:
This and That
- The exhibit features rare and unique works of art that include:
- Copper Work by Anne Jordan of Fairfax, VA,
- Oil Paintings by Steve Myles of Reston, VA and
- Turned Wood by Greg Wandless of Fairfax, VA
- The gallery is open 1100 Hours - 1700 Hours (11:00
AM – 5:00 PM) daily and
- is located at 309 Mill Street in Historic Occoquan, VA.
- For more information contact the gallery at 703-494-0584
April 3 (Tuesday) - May 8 (Sunday)
- The Loft Gallery in Historic Occoquan is presenting:
Here, There, and Everywhere:
Original Paintings by Lydia Jechorek
- The Loft Gallery is pleased to announce Northern Virginia artist Lydia Jechorek will be their April 2018 featured artist.
- You are in for an adventure. Looking for inspiration in all the right places, whether she’s walking, driving down a road or traveling Lydia is always watching for a special scene to paint. Her paintings not only lets her relive wonderful experiences, it she invites you to take that journey with her.
- The Loft Gallery is located at 313 Mill Street,
Occoquan VA and is open
- Tuesday - Friday 1100 Hours - 1600 Hours (11:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
- Saturday 1100 Hours to 1700 Hours (11:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
- Sunday 1200 Hours - 1700 Hours (12:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
April 3 (Tuesday)
- Another action packed
Town Hall meeting starting at 1900 Hours (7:00 PM)
- Open your wallets and lock down your property... go see what they are up to at Town Hall.
- A recent survey of town resident's agree - we need good wards of the taxpayer.
April 5 (Thursday)
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Details of Occoquan is offering Long Lasting Fairy Hair
- From 12:00 Hours to 17:00 Hours (12:00 PM to 5:00 PM)
- By appointment only, check SignupGenius on their Facebook page
- 10 strands for $25, most people will opt for 20 strands.
- 10 minutes per 10 strands.
- 28 colors available to choose from, you can wash, dry, color, cut flatiron and more!
April 13 (Friday)
-
Soaring Spirit Yoga Studio is offering Yoga for
Recovery, free Yoga Class!
- From 19:00 Hours to 20:00 Hours (7:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
- FREE, collecting donations for the Smith Center for Healing + the Arts.
- Class work may include breathing exercises, slow arm stretches, healing yoga sequences appropriate during and after cancer treatment.
- They practice in an encouraging, nurturing, and safe space.
- No yoga experience needed.
April 14 (Saturday)
- The
Artists' Undertaking Gallery is hosting their Artist
Reception!
- From 13:00 Hours to 17:00 Hours (1:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
- This is a simply fantastic opportunity to meet the
talented artists -
- Anne Jordan, who will be exhibiting her Copper Work,
- Steve Myles and his beautiful Oil Paintings, and
- Greg Wandless will be showing his Turned Wood.
- The gallery is open 1100 Hours - 1700 Hours (11:00
AM – 5:00 PM) daily and
- is located at 309 Mill Street in Historic Occoquan, VA.
- For more information contact the gallery at 703-494-0584
- The Loft Gallery
in Historic Occoquan is hosting an Artist Reception!
- From 13:00 Hours to 16:00 Hours (1:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
- Great opportunity to meet gifted artist Lydia Jechorek. Her paintings take you on an adventure. Whether she’s walking, driving down a road or traveling Lydia is always watching for an inspiration, a special scene to paint. Her paintings not only lets her relive wonderful experiences, it she invites you to take that journey with her.
- The Loft Gallery is located at 313 Mill Street, Occoquan VA and is open
- Tuesday - Friday 1100 Hours - 1600 Hours (11:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
- Saturday 1100 Hours to 1700 Hours (11:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
- Sunday 1200 Hours - 1700 Hours (12:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
April 15 (Sunday)
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Soaring Spirit Yoga Studio is offering VETOGA,
free Yoga Class!
- From 12:00 Hours to 13:00 Hours (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM)
- In collaboration with the non-profit, VEToga, students will gain an understanding of which yoga postures, breathing methods and meditation practices are effective during and after deployment.
- Class is open to all active duty military personnel and veterans (including Reservists and National Guard members) and their family members.
April 16 (Monday)
-
Details of Occoquan is offering Long Lasting Fairy Hair
- From 13:00 Hours to 18:00 Hours (1:00 PM to 6:00 PM)
- By appointment only, check SignupGenius on their Facebook page
- 10 strands for $25, most people will opt for 20 strands.
- 10 minutes per 10 strands.
- 28 colors available to choose from, you can wash, dry, color, cut flatiron and more!
April 20 (Friday)
- It's a Girls Night Out at
Occoquan Optical!
- From 17:00 Hours to 20:00 Hours (5:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
- This is such a fun event for the girls! The very feminine and colorful French eyewear designer 'Caroline Abram' will be on display and they are also partnering with their very own 'Gift & Gather', showing their handcrafted jewelry.
- They are also bringing in a local makeup artist to do mini makeovers! A great time to unwind after the work week and have some laughs with the girls.
- Refreshments, light appetizers, and sweets will be served as well as raffle prizes and promotions.
May 8 (Tuesday) - June 3 (Sunday)
- The Loft Gallery in Historic Occoquan is presenting:
Nature's Gift: Oriental Brush Paintins by Darlene Kaplan
- The Loft Gallery is pleased to announce Darlene Kaplan will be their May 2018 featured artist. Darlene is an International Award Winning artist residing in Northern Virginia
- Darlene is inspired by her desire to capture what nature provides during each season which she uses as her subject matter. Her art is all about creating beautiful strokes with emphasis on spontaneity and Chi (energy). Darlene’s paintings are rendered on rice paper using Chinese watercolors & ink.
- The Loft Gallery is located at 313 Mill Street,
Occoquan VA and is open
- Tuesday - Friday 1100 Hours - 1600 Hours (11:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
- Saturday 1100 Hours to 1700 Hours (11:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
- Sunday 1200 Hours - 1700 Hours (12:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
May 11 (Friday)
-
Soaring Spirit Yoga Studio is offering Yoga for
Recovery, free Yoga Class!
- From 19:00 Hours to 20:00 Hours (7:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
- FREE, collecting donations for Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network.
- Class work may include breathing exercises, slow arm stretches, healing yoga sequences appropriate during and after cancer treatment.
- They practice in an encouraging, nurturing, and safe space.
- No yoga experience needed.
Background Story:
Occoquan’s first “Art on the Block” was held on November 12, 2011, and because of its great success, it was held twice a year on Mother’s Day weekend in May and on Veterans Day weekend in November. “We wanted to help make Occoquan a destination place for art lovers,” said Jane Ernst of the Artists’ Undertaking Gallery, who along with her husband, David, established the first event and continued coordinating the “Art on the Block” up until May 2015. Occoquan has in its galleries over 60 talented local artists. In addition to the artwork in the galleries, Occoquan has many eclectic shops offering the visitor many unique items not found in your local chain stores. “Our little community is one of those hidden jewels waiting to be discovered, and then revisited often.”
In 2015, Danielle Rush, owner of Red Art & Design took over the coordination of the activities for the “Art on the Block.” The event is now held every May on the day before Mother’s Day.
This Year’s Event:
Art on the Block is once again being coordinated by Jane Ernst, since Danielle will soon be leaving the area. “This year I’ve decided to think outside of the box and have more Occoquan merchants participating in the event. These merchants will be showcasing the arts in their shops, along with the Occoquan galleries who showcase over 60 local artists. Occoquan has so much to offer those who visit this tiny river community,” said Jane.
On Saturday, May 12, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., fourteen local merchants will be participating in Art on the Block, welcoming everyone to visit them in Occoquan and to enjoy their creative endeavors. Many artists will be available to discuss their work, answer questions, and some will be demonstrating their talents. Each shop will have a reception, with some having special drawings for prizes.
Everyone visiting will have the opportunity to register to win an Occoquan Gift Basket.
The merchants who will be participating are:
- Art A La Carte – 310 Mill Street
- Artists’ Undertaking Gallery – 309 Mill Street
- Brambles – 312 Poplar Alley
- Details – 206 Mill Street
- Glory Be – 305 Mill Street
- The Loft Gallery – 313 Mill Street
- Paint Your Heart Out – 125 Mill Street
- Personally Yours – 402 Mill Street
- Red Art & Design – 125 Mill Street
- Secret Jewelry Garden – 308-E Poplar Alley
- Sincerely Yours Stained Glass – 214 Commerce Street
- Spiral Creations – 304 Mill Street
- VanEch Studio – 125 Mill Street
- Yarn Cloud – 204 – Washington Street
May 12 (Saturday)
-
Art on the Block in Historic Occoquan!
- From 11:00 Hours to 16:00 Hours (11:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
- Stroll the Streets of Occoquan and Support the Arts!
- With 14 participating businesses there will be creativity everywhere you look.
- Receptions, Art Demonstrations & Special Drawings.
- This is an event that you won't want to miss!
May 20 (Sunday)
-
Soaring Spirit Yoga Studio is offering VETOGA,
free Yoga Class!
- From 12:00 Hours to 13:00 Hours (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM)
- In collaboration with the non-profit, VEToga, students will gain an understanding of which yoga postures, breathing methods and meditation practices are effective during and after deployment.
- Class is open to all active duty military personnel and veterans (including Reservists and National Guard members) and their family members.
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