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Previewing the Waterford Historic Homes Tour Friday October 4th through Sunday October 6th
- Christy Hertel
- Sep 28, 2024
- 2 min read
We’re now just a couple of days away from October, which means it’s time for one of the best community events in Northern Virginia, The Waterford Fair. In fact, this year marks the 80th anniversary of the event which began in 1944. For those of you who might not be old enough to remember 1944, here’s what was going on that year:
In June, Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy on D-Day, the largest amphibious invasion in history.
In July, the Allies liberated Paris from the Nazis.
President Franklin Delanoe Roosevelt won an unprecedented fourth presidential term.
Humphrey Bogart & Lauren Bacall starred in their first film together (To Have and Have Not) — introducing the immortal line “You know how to whistle don’t you?”
Lieutenant John F. Kennedy received the Navy & Marine Corps Medal for his heroic actions as the commanding officer of PT 109.
Legendary bandleader Glenn Miller disappeared over the English channel
Fire engulfed the big top at the Ringling Brothers and Barnum Bailey Circus killed 167 people and injuring 682
Flash forward to 2024.
The Waterford Fair is a spectacular event, usually attended by 30,000 or more folks from around the region. They come to enjoy music and entertainment, a wide variety of juried artists, food & libations AND the Historic Homes Tour.
Waterford Historic Homes Tour
Every year the line-up of homes on the tour changes. So, even if you’ve attended the fair and participated in the Historic Homes tour before, it’s highly likely that you haven’t seen them all. Here is a preview of the homes that will be open this year:
If you love old houses, if you love antiques, if you love history, if you love the Historic Village of Waterford, come out an tour these amazingly well preserved homes and support the ongoing preservation of our community.
Warning
Please be aware that virtually every year, someone visits The Waterford Fair, falls in love with the village and decides that they must move there as soon as possible. Should this happen to you or a loved one, please seek professional help immediately. Contact me, Christy Hertel, the #1 Realtor in Waterford and I will assist you in finding your place in our community.
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