Civil War veterans and the battles they fought are frequently commemorated in Virginia. But the women who nursed the wounded in blood-soaked, makeshift hospitals off the battlefield are seldom remembered.
After the Battle of First Manassas on July 21, 1861, Ben Lomond House served as a Confederate field hospital where soldiers from Virginia, Georgia and Mississippi were treated for their battle wounds.
Bring your dog and sample more than 40 local beers and ciders at Shipgarten's (7581 Colshire Dr., McLean) Barks and Brews Puppy Love Festival, held on Saturday, February 18. Pups can compete in a treat-catching contest and eat from a special canine menu. Humans can try out pretzels, wings, and brats from local vendors. And a kids’