I am pleased to announce a walking tour of the sites of three of the destroyed homes in my book, “Lost Alexandria, An Illustrated History of Sixteen Destroyed Historic Homes in and Around Alexandria, Virginia.”
Below are the details.
Hope to see you there!
Jay
Tour Description:
Three landmark homes — Mount Eagle, Spring Bank, City View — once graced the landscape south of Alexandria. Jay Roberts, local historian, blogger and author, will guide a walking tour of the site of these three destroyed historic homes that were demolished in the 1960s.
Learn about the hidden history behind the homes and their owners, which included Bryan, Eighth Lord Fairfax, lifelong friend of George Washington and John Mason, a grandson of George Mason.
Jay will also touch on the area’s colonial history.
When: Saturday, October 28, 10 am to 11:30 am
Where: We meet at Mount Eagle Park, at the corner of Biscayne Drive and Huntington Park Drive, just south of the Huntington Metro Station Kiss and Ride Lot and just east of The Courts at Huntington Station. The tour ends at the Panera in the Beacon Center Shopping Center.
Requirements: The walk is about one mile long. A small portion is uphill. Event is rain or shine!
Cost: Free
Registration: Not required, but an email is appreciated.
Questions? Contact me at [email protected]
Book Sale:
After the tour, I will answer questions, and sell and sign copies of my book, "Lost Alexandria, An Illustrated History of Sixteen Destroyed Historic Homes in and Around Alexandria, Virginia." Chris Youngbluth, the book's illustrator, will also be on hand.
About the Author
Jay Roberts is a retired United States Air Force Non-Commissioned Officer who served in England, Tunisia, and stateside. He is the author of “River to Rails, A Guidebook to Historical Markers in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia” and “Lost Alexandria.” Jay writes about local and regional history and other topics at his blog, “Jaybird’s Jottings.” He and his wife, Roberta, live just south of Alexandria in Fairfax County.
About the Illustrator
Christine Youngbluth is an artist-teacher in the Alexandria area. She illustrated "The South Overlook Oaks" for John Reardon which won best children's book in the nation from the National Press Club. Christine currently attends the Old Town Market in Alexandria selling her artwork.
Destroyed Historic Homes
Mount Eagle, 1790-1968
There Now: Montebello (Huntington)
Spring Bank, 1804-1972
There Now: Kings Crossing Shopping Center (Penn-Daw)
City View I, 1868-1918
City View II, 1920-1959
There Now: Beacon Center Shopping Center (Groveton)
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