BREAKING: White’s Ferry Ceasing Operations Immediately
In a post on Historic White’s Ferry Facebook page, an announcement was made informing the public that White’s Ferry will be ceasing operations immediately after the Circuit Court of Loudon County ruled that no public landing exists on the Virginia Shoreline at White’s Ferry Road, prohibiting the ferry from landing at that location in Virginia.
Controversy Surrounds Future of Historic Boyds Bridge
There are well over 600,000 bridges in the United States, with many of them barely remarkable to cyclists, drivers, and pedestrians passing over and under them.
Hidden Gems: Dickerson Market
From Sunshine Burger to Taco Bar, we love finding great food in unexpected places.
White’s Ferry, the Last Remaining Ferry in Montgomery County
White’s Ferry is a cable ferry service along the Potomac River in the town of Poolesville.
The Comus Inn Soft Opens on Wednesday, 10/28
UPDATED TO REFLECT OPENING DATE
2022 is the 161st anniversary of The Battle of Ball’s Bluff. According to local lore, the area around the 33/34 Mile Mark of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal (C&O Canal) near Poolesville is haunted by the ghosts of Civil War Soldiers (photos below).
During the early days of the American Civil War, Union soldiers ferried across the Potomac River from the Maryland side in Montgomery County to the Virginia side for the Battle of Ball’s Bluff against the Confederate Army, who were camped alongside the river in Leesburg, VA.
5 MoCo Spots for a Taste of Fall
Looking for fresh apples, pumpkins, or other Fall produce? Check out our list of some local spots with fruits, veggies, and more fresh from the farm! Some places listed allow customers to pick-your-own, some have Fall activities, and some have marketplaces.
Sugarloaf Mountain is temporarily closed due to COVID-19 (coronavirus).
The park will remain closed until further notice.
The Comus Inn at Sugarloaf Mountain in Dickerson is temporarily closed after being purchased by new owners.
According to their website, they will re-open this summer after “transforming The Inn into this new, absolutely amazing, family-friendly, community-driven, agritourist destination for both dining & play!”
These stamps will be issued tomorrow (Wednesday, 4/10), and will be available for purchase on the USPS website.