Gilbert’s Corner to Aldie Mill
Posted by Susan in Uncategorized on Apr 29th, 2011 | 0 commentsStarting at Gilbert's Corner ( US Route 50 & US Route 15 intersection), this video ends at historic Aldie Mill in Aldie, VA. Much of the history in this area relates to the Civil War, Native Americans, regional trade and travel, and African Americans.
Tags: Memorial, war, piedmont, aldie, jacsonAdventures with Fergus: Pumpkins at Hollin Farms
Posted by Susan in Virginia Tourism on Sep 15th, 2010 | 0 commentsFergus takes a tour of the Hollin Farms Pick-your-own pumpkin patch -- the largest in Northern Virginia. Ten acres of corn maze and pumpkins. Also fall garden greens for pick your own. Fergus is a Fells Terrier. For another adventure see youtu.be
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Posted by Susan in Virginia Tourism on May 5th, 2010 | 0 commentsBurning in the early spring is one of the oldest traditions in agriculture. Charles E Strother of Valley View Farm next to Sky Meadows State Park in Northern Virginia, follows the traditional agricultural practices of his father Eddie, burning his fields every year in March. Charles explains why he burns, and shows how he prepares by first carefully burning the perimeter of the field. During March Fauquier County burning laws permit fires only after 4PM. Consequently the big burns occur after dark and these night fires light up the sky on busy Route 17 just at the time when commuters are returning home. With cell phones in most every car, the local fire department gets hundreds of alarm calls and people pull of Route 17 to travel down Leeds Manor Road to watch the spectacular scene.
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Posted by Susan in Virginia on May 25th, 2009 | 0 commentsBurning in the early spring is one of the oldest traditions in agriculture. Charles E Strother of Valley View Farm next to Sky Meadows State Park in Northern Virginia, follows the traditional agricultural practices of his father Eddie, burning his fields every year in March. Charles explains why he burns, and shows how he prepares by first carefully burning the perimeter of the field. During March Fauquier County burning laws permit fires only after 4PM. Consequently the big burns occur ...
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