Welcome to Historic Occoquan, Virginia
& to HistoricOccoquan.com

Name: Lemonade Stroll
Start: 2016-07-14T10:00
End: 2016-07-15T17:00
Location: Historic Occoquan

Often duplicated. Never replicated.

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 Christmas!

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Occoquan District Supervisor website link

Historic Occoquan Community Events
for this month & Beyond

Historic Occoquan.com can now be viewed on your phone
by going to Historicoccoquan.mobi

Click this line to peruse truly Historic Occoquan Events

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).

Lost Lease Sale

November 6 (Tuesday) - December 3 (Monday)

The Artists’ Undertaking Gallery in Historic Occoquan presents:

Sweet Angel Blue

The exhibit features rare and unique works of art that include:

Paintings and Etchings by Roger Frey of Woodbridge, VA and
Jewelry by Tyler Kulenguski of Annandale, 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

Henderson Event at Jerry's Occoquan Jewelers

November 6 (Tuesday) - December 2 (Sunday)

The Loft Gallery in Historic Occoquan is presenting:

Into the Woods

The Exhibit features
- Wood-turned creations by George Jones, III and
- Paintings by Gloria Benedetto-Brazelton
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)
For more information, access their site or call (703) 490-1117

November 10 (Saturday)

The Loft Gallery in Historic Occoquan is hosting an Artist Reception
- From 13:00 Hours to 16:00 Hours (1:00 PM to 4:00 PM)
- Opportunity to meet artists George Jones, III and Gloria Benedetto.
- 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)
- For more information, access their site or call (703) 490-1117

Luca Event at Jerry's Occoquan Jewelers

November 17 (Saturday)

The Artists’ Undertaking Gallery in Historic Occoquan is hosting an Artist Reception!
- From 13:00 Hours to 16:00 Hours (1:00 PM to 4:00 PM)
- This is your opportunity to meet gifted artists
  - Roger Frey of Woodbridge, VA and
  - Tyler Kulenguski of Annandale, 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
  - The gallery has extended summer hours through August, on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, staying open until 8 pm.

October 1 (Monday) - October 31 (Wednesday)

Art a La Carte in Historic Occoquan is presenting:

Admin One

The exhibit features the works of enchanting artists Karen Rexrode and Kathleen Kendall
Oil paintings, 3D ceramic art and assemblage art will be on display for a very special show titled “Admit One”. Two artists have joined together to present a body of work that is circus themed.
Karen Rexrode’s art is assemblage, described as a joining of various items and then painted to become one. Her work uses everyday items as well as special vintage pieces, all reworked to become a part of something larger.
Kathleen Kendal is a proficient oil painter and ceramic artist. Many of her ceramic pieces have moving parts, pull a string or push a button and things happen. Together they have created a spectacular collection to display for the month of October.
ART A La Carte is located at:
- 310 Mill Street Occoquan, Virginia 22125
- Gallery Hours: 11:00 Hours to 17:00 Hours (11:00 AM to 5:00 PM) 7 days a week
- For more information call 703.496.9540

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