On #ThisDayInHistory in 1917, a group of #suffragettes called the #SilentSentinels, which included #DorothyDay, were severely beaten at #Occoquan Workhouse in VA for picketing the White House. This changed public opinion, forcing Woodrow Wilson to endorse women's #RightToVote.
In this week’s look at local historical markers, we’re at the corner of Union and Commerce Streets in Occoquan. The Old Hammill Hotel, named today for the 4th owner of the building, once served stagecoach travelers between Washington DC and Richmond. #pwchistory #occoquan #civilwar
I'll be there on the 8th with three other authors (booth # 102 on Mill Street). Shop this open-air weekend full of fun in the streets of Historic Occoquan. Hope to see you!
#riverfest #occoquan #craftfair #bookevent #authorevent
Great job by our team on the important work we are undertaking with local partners on the #Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail. open.substack.com/pub/novaregi... #Occoquan
In this week's look at the newspapers, it's the late 1920s, and we're checking out the social media of it's day - the local news column. #pwchistory #princewilliamcounty #manassas #occoquan #dumfries
On this Marker Monday, we’re a bit off of the beaten path. Along the Occoquan near Davis Ford Road is the site of the former Wolf Run Shoals, which was a crossable ford on the river. #pwchistory #occoquan #revolutionarywar #wolfrunshoals
For today’s then and now, inspired by our latest video on Hurricane Agnes, is the former Route 123 bridge in Occoquan, and the pedestrian footbridge that replaced it, after the former was destroyed in the storm. #pwchistory #occoquan #princewilliamcountyva
Seth and Jennifer stand smiling in front of a large, colorful “LOVE” sculpture featuring painted panels, surrounded by wooden steps and pink flowers.
Two people peek out playfully from opposite sides of a white wooden gazebo decorated with a holiday wreath in Occoquan, Virginia, under a deep blue sky.
Rusting white and red industrial beams rise from the riverbank, partially overtaken by vines and trees, next to old stone buildings in a historic town.
A close-up of a dark, metallic dragon sculpture with wings, surrounded by autumn leaves and backed by a red-brick house with large windows.
Love signs, river ruins, and a dragon peeking from the garden. Occoquan is a small town with a big personality.
#occoquan #virginia #va #fujifilm #fujifilmxt5 #xt5
At the NVRC meeting last evening the Commission approved a $20,000 grant with @pwcgov.bsky.social Public Works to help install 15 acres of trees in the #Occoquan watershed. #BetterTogether open.substack.com/pub/novaregi...
My little town was so cold but so beautiful today! ❄️❤️❄️
#snowlover #Occoquan #snowday #quainttowns #naturelover #winterwonderland #localcolouroldtown
One of the local shops in my area got in a couple of new stone obelisks in today. They're gorgeous and *huge*.
#EarthAddictions, #Occoquan
