Collingwood Library and Museum

The Collingwood Foundation's main building and grounds, which were once part of George Washington's River Farm, are south of Alexandria on the banks of the Potomac River, surrounded by woods and gardens. The mission of the foundation is to foster an appreciation of our American Heritage by sharing these facilities with all. There are three components to achieving this mission. Firstly, the Collingwood Library on Americanism boasts a library of more than five thousand volumes on American heritage. Secondly, the Collingwood Museum is home to an eclectic collection of Americana. Lastly, the foundation opens the grounds to serve as a venue for weddings, corporate gatherings and other private events. are available for weddings, receptions and other private functions. Collingwood, as the whole is generally referred to, is primarily dependent upon contributions from the public and income from third party events. Collingwood is comprised of a historic mansion between the Potomac and the George Washington Memorial Parkway. Today the property is approximately 8.7 acres but the property was once a part of George Washington's estate of his River Farm at Mount Vernon. Collingwood was purchased by George Washington in 1760. River Farm was the largest of the five working farms all of which were a part of his Mount Vernon estate. Collingwood's namesake was a member of the British forces at the Battle of Bunker Hill and in 1805 an Admiral commanding a portion of the British fleet in the Battle of Trafalgar. The original house constructed in 1792 was a modest one, but in time there were at least three major additions to the house. From a small two-room house to its current condition as a colonial mansion the property has had many occupants and usages over time. Over the course of the last two and half centuries, Collingwood has been home to farmers, a ferry operator, airline crew members, and Intelligence School students. For a part of the 20th Century, Collingwood served up meals as an area restaurant. But time took a toll on Colingwood and by 1977 it was no more than overgrown, neglected land and a much vandalized building that only hinted at the history found here. At that time a group of dedicated National Sojourners obtained the property. took possession of the property. Presently, the Foundation for Collingwood Library and Museum on Americanism, with offices for Headquarters National Sojourners, maintains and occupies the property. Collingwood Library and Museum consists of a historic mansion that houses thousands of books and artifacts relating to the history of America. As part of George Washington's River Farm, our rich history had many of our founding fathers walking this land in our nation's infancy. Nestled on approximately 8.7 acres on the Potomac River off the George Washington Memorial Parkway in Alexandria, VA, Collingwood is available for conferences, retreats, business meetings and weddings.
 

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Inova Fairfax Hospital is located at 3300 Gallows Road in Falls Church, Va. Fairfax is a level 1 Trauma Center with 833 beds. Voted one of the nation's "50 Best" hospitals for 2010 by HealthGrades, Fairfax offers, the Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children, Inova Heart and Vascular Institute, Organ Transplantation Program, and has a Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.  

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Saintsbury Plaza is located in Vienna VA and showcases beautiful garden style condominiums. Salisbury Condos are walking distance to Vienna Metro on the orange line and minutes off Interstate 66. Commuting into Washington DC is roughly a 30 minute drive or a quick train ride from Vienna. Location is everything at Saints bury Plaza. Shopping & dining is ample and close by.  Spectacular school's are right around the corner.
 
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Rod of Asclepius [inside view]Inova Alexandria Hospital, formerly known as Alexandria Hospital, was established in 1872 by Julia Johns and other community citizens. This hospital was the first full-service hospital in Northern Virginia. Located at 4320 Seminary Road in Alexandria, VA. this 318 bed facility offers a Women's Center, Vascular and Interventional Radiology Services, Cancer Care, and Stroke Care.

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The blizzard was in effect and my parents took me to Costco and Walmart for groceries and other products. It is so very nice having everything I needed provided for me. I remember purchasing a vast array of essentials. Will and Julie Nesbitt, get me to the stores and make it so easy, to sit at home and wait for the weather to pass and the work week to pick up again, which it already has and now the roads are back to the way they were, and the side walks still have some snow melting and snow shoveling to be done. The groceries in the nick of time, was awesome strolling through the entire whole sale store and including a quick dash to Walmart, calm and collecting many much needed items for my inventory.

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