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Autumn is the perfect time to enjoy the District's outdoor treasures and catch a glimpse of natures splendor seen by our Nation's Founding Fathers. George Washington and Pierre L'Enfant masterful design strategy provides breathtaking open public landscape painted with a mosaic of warm toned shades of orange and gold to purple and scarlet. Autumn's crisp chill and diminishing length of daylight induce trees to shed their green leaves. Temperature, sunlight, and soil moisture greatly influence the quality of the fall foliage display. Before leaves fall in the autumn they pass key nutrients, such as nitrogen and phosphorous, back into the main body of the tree or plant. Species with brighter autumn leaves appear to retain more nutrients than duller-coloured ones. Two pigments play a vital role in this process Anthocyanins and...
Looking for an event that is both educational and fun for the whole family? You are heartily invited to visit historic Claude Moore Colonial Farm at Turkey Run. Many talented artisians from around the area demonstrate their skills and have hand crafted goods for sale. All the volunteers you will see are in 18th-century attire. The proceeds for the event benifit the many educational programs held at Claude Moore Colonial farm. The two day fair is open to the public from 11:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Dan Snyder Defeats Washington Redskins
Sentiments about the Dan Snyder era... "At least the Redskins can't lose a bye week." A long shout of boo began after Brian Mitchell's thanks to Dan Snyder. Brian shouted, "No. Don't do that. Wait!" Fan vs. Owner resentment started during the Redskins loss agains the winless Chiefs. It was 3rd quarter, Washington had turned over the football again. Jason Campbell got benched. Collins did worse. Joe Bugel's offensive line was not worth a damn. The Dream Seat section began chanting, "Snyder Sucks! Snyder Sucks! Snyder Sucks!" These premium season ticket holders are contracted to pay Snyder Management $500 a seat per game. The face value of one premium ticket during the Redskins vs. Eagles game was $125.00 per seat. This points to a major fan market decline. Management is upset that the fans are not getting good entertainment. The fans...
Salem, Massachusetts, in 1692, was the home of a Puritan community with a strict moral code. Many residents believed in and feared witchcraft. Consequently, when two young girls fell into trances and had seizures that doctors could not explain, many people in the town said witchcraft was to blame. On March 1, 1692, authorities charged three women, Sarah Goode, Sarah Osborne, and a Native American slave woman named Tituba, with practicing witchcraft. Tituba confessed under pressure from court officials, and her confession ignited a hunt for witches that left 19 men and women hanged, one man pressed to death, and over 150 more people in prison awaiting a trial.
October 13, 2009 marks Calleva's 17th annual Markoff's Haunted Forest. Walk through the woods on a tour of ghosts, ghouls, and goblins. For not much more than the price of a movie, you can take a walking tour through a Halloween event you're not likely to forget. The fear's real, but the danger isn't. Good fun for the whole family.
Markoff's Haunted Forest has evolved throughout the years into a great tradition. A lot of the same family, friends and staff are still involved and a good time is had by all.
Address: 19222 Martinsburg Rd,Dickerson, MD 20842
Tel:(301) 216-1248
Synetic Theater presents 'Dracula'
From vampiric wolves howling in the Transylvanian night to the demonic desires of the Count and his consorts, the story of Dracula has stood the test of time in the imaginations of innumerable artists. Now Arlington, Virginia's Synetic Theater applies its own unique blend of movement and experimental theater to Bram Stoker's classic work. For more information call: 703.824.8060
Boo at the Zoo is the wildest trick-or-treat in town! Disney princesses, Spidermans, Harry Potters, and other costumed guests are invited to join us at the eighth annual Boo at the Zoo, a safe and fun way for families with children ages two to 12 to enjoy the fall holiday. Tickets purchased at the Zoo's Visitor Center have no added fees. Introduced with great success in 1999, Boo at the Zoo offers Washington-area families and children a safe, fun-filled evening of trick-or-treating at the National Zoo. Children visit nearly 50 candy and food stations in Zoo buildings, explore three haunted trails, and participate in exciting activities throughout the evening. Animal demonstrations delight the young ghosts and goblins, and goody bags for both children and adults are distributed by costumed volunteers.
After numerous reports of poltergeist activity, DCpages halloween staff investigated Cave Cemetary in Virginia's Shennandoah National Park.
Mostly members of the Cave Family are buried in this cemetary. Dates on the tombstones indicate range from the mid 1800's to present. The evening we chose to visit the haunted cemetary was enveloped in a heavy fog. The diffused light hampered our vision and played tricks with our eyes and cameras. As you too will see when you enter the gallery.
Great Pumpkin Patch and Lostalot Corn Maze
Belvedere Plantation, U.S. 17, Spotsylvania. Fun barn, animals, corn maze. Patch admission: Friday 4 - 7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $8, under 2 and over 65 free. Maze admission: Friday 5 - 10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.- 10 p.m., Sunday 1 - 5 p.m.; $8, ages 12 and under $6. Combo tickets: $14 adults, $12 children.
800-641-1212, 540-371-8494.
Directions: From I-95, take Exit 126. Follow South 17, 7 miles to Entrance on left.
To truly experience our nation's capital, you must see it from the tallest structure in Washgtington DC. The Washington Monument rises 555 feet above the National Mall and offers the best view of the city. The Washington Monument was erected to honor the greatness of the city of President George Washington. The first cornerstone was placed on July 4, 1843, and was finally completed on December 6, 1884. The obelisk design was Mills'interpretation of city designer Pierre L'Enfant's centerpiece for the capital city. Fifty flags surround the base of the Monument, one to symbolize each state in the Union. Hours of operation are 9:00 am to 4:45 pm daily. It is free to get in, but you do need to get free tickets to reserve a time.
Location: 15th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW
Metro: Federal Triangle (BLUE and...
George Washington National Masonic Memorial
Located in the Old Town neighborhood of Alexandria, Virginia, the George Washington Masonic Memorial stands 333 feet tall and overlooks the Potomac river with views of the Washington Monument in the distance. Patterned after the Lighthouse of Alexandria.
In the heart of the nation's capital, stands one of the city's most beautiful monuments. It's been called a marvel of architecture, a wonder in stone, the spirit of the Scottish Rite captured for a moment in time.
The House of the Temple is a Masonic temple which serves as the headquarters of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Southern Jurisdiction, U.S.A. It is located at the corner of 16th Street and S Street in the northwest section of the city. The Temple was modeled after the Mausoleum of Maussollos (a provincial king in the Persian Empire). Ground was broken on May 31, 1911 and the cornerstone was laid on October 18, 1911. The building was dedicated four years later on October 18, 1915. An alcove in the temple holds the remains of Confederate general and noted freemason Albert Pike.
Get a sneak peek of United States Capitol Visitor Center before it opens December 02, 2008. Visitors must obtain free tickets for tours on a first-come, first-served basis at the Capitol Guide Service kiosk located along the curving sidewalk southwest of the Capitol (near the intersection of First Street, S.W., and Independence Avenue.) The Capitol Visitor Center is open to visitors from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday except for Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day and Inauguration Day. Tours of the U.S. Capitol are conducted from 8:50 a.m. to 3:20 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Visitors with official business appointments may enter the Visitor Center as early as 7:15 a.m.
More information can be had by contacting the Capitol Guide Service.
Tel: 202-225-6827
Capitol Square and Compass Tour
Wasington has a secret. The Capitol Square and Compass tour reveals a hidden framework of symbols thunderous enough to rouse the gods within our mind. Walking this ancient trail may change the way you think about Washington or reveal a secret mystery. To truly understand meaning of Washington's square and compass you need to follow the path disclosed to you. On this journey you will need to master your thoughts to only Washington's buildings, monuments and memorials. Enter the world of our Founding Fathers and understand the deeper meaning of ancient words and positioned symbols etched on its walls. You will start in darkness and head East toward the light of virtue.
Albert Pike Statue Washington DC
Albert Pike is the only Confederate military officer or figure to be honored with an outdoor statue in Washington, D.C. The monument can be found in Judiciary Square. This bronze standing figure of Brigadier General Pike honors him as an author, poet, jurist, orator, scholar, soldier, philanthropist, philosopher, and 33 degree Freemason. The statue (Sculptor - Gaetano Trentanove) of Albert Pike is placed on a granite pedestal on which is seated a bronze figure of the Goddess of Masonry. He is dressed in a double-breasted vest and long coat. Congressman James Richardson from Tennessee, introduced an 1898 resolution: It called for the federal government to provide federal land to put up a statue honoring the Scottish Rite Masons Grand Commander. The statue was dedicated on October 23, 1901 in front of the Scottish Rite House of the...