Battle of Middleburg Mt. Defiance Historic Park

02/28/2026

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Carlyle House Historic Park's opening to the public with members of the team who originally restored British merchant John Carlyle's 1753 Georgian stone mansion in Alexandria, VA.

In 1970, Fauber Garbee, Inc., Architects began the extensive restoration and research of Carlyle’s 1753 home and the long forgotten stories associated with the house. Join members of the original restoration team in a dialogue about the specific conservation, repair and restoration steps undertaken 50 years ago and whether the same paths would be taken today.

'The Preservation of Carlyle House' will take place on Saturday, March 7, 4-6pm, at the Historic Alexandria, VA Alexandria History Museum at the Lyceum, 201 S Washington St, Alexandria, VA 22314.

Space is limited and advanced registration is required to participate in this rare opportunity: https://bit.ly/47gB5AC

Having trouble registering? Please call 703-549-2997 or email carlyle@nvrpa.org.

05/22/2025

https://www.novaparks.com/parks/aldie-mill-historic-park/events/afternoon-tea-program-married-to-a-mosby-ranger

Eric Buckland, author of several books about Confederate partisan leader John Mosby, will introduce us to several of the strong, skilled, and talented women who were married to Mosby Rangers.

05/22/2025

https://www.novaparks.com/parks/aldie-mill-historic-park/events/digging-up-the-past-archaeology-at-aldie-mill-historic-park

Join Guest speaker James (Jay) G. Harrison III to learn about his archaeological discoveries at Aldie Mill.

08/05/2024

07/03/2024

NOVA Parks wishes you a safe and fun Independence Day. Please remember fireworks are not allowed in NOVA Parks. Fireworks pose a danger to the wildlife that make NOVA Parks their home. Fireworks also pose a fire risk.

Fireworks are not allowed in NOVA Parks.

NOVA Parks Regulation §1.04 Dangerous Devices: Fireworks. No person shall possess or discharge fireworks in a park without the express written permission of the Park Authority.

07/02/2024

Please celebrate Independence Day safely on behalf of yourself, other park guests and the wildlife that make NOVA Parks their homes. Fireworks can cause harm to wildlife and easily start fires.

Fireworks are not allowed in NOVA Parks.

NOVA Parks Regulation §1.04 Dangerous Devices: Fireworks. No person shall possess or discharge fireworks in a park without the express written permission of the Park Authority.

05/23/2024

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07/26/2023

July is Park and Recreation Month and because of NOVA Parks!

Since being founded in 1959 as a conservation organization, NOVA Parks has conserved more than 12,500 acres of parkland in 35 parks across Northern Virginia.

NOVA Parks offers the best of Northern Virginia through nature, history and great family experiences by providing access to outdoor spaces and recreational activities that promote physical and mental health.

National Recreation and Park Association Parks

07/08/2023

Come on out to Mt. Defiance Historic Park tomorrow, Saturday, July 8th, for a tour of the battlefield - site of the June 19, 1863 cavalry battle between Union and Confederate forces. A pop-up display of Civil War items accompanies tours beginning at 11am and 1pm. And it's all free!