Battle of Middleburg Mt. Defiance Historic Park

05/22/2026

05/15/2026

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This Sunday, May 17, join us at Mt. Zion Historic Park for our first Civil War program of 2026. Eric Buckland, historian and author, will discuss “Good Luck, Bad Luck, and No Luck at All”, focusing on the notable battles of Mosby’s Rangers. The program starts at 1:00 pm. $10 per person (cash only). To learn more, please visit https://www.novaparks.com/parks/mt-zion-historic-park/events.

04/22/2026

The City Nature Challenge is only 3 days away!

Are you ready to help scientists understand what species share the DC urban environment? The City Nature Challenge will take place April 24-27. This is your chance to help NOVA Parks document the wildlife in our region. Just take a picture of a plant or animal, upload it to iNaturalist, and identify it. It's that easy!

Learn more: novaparks.com/NatureChallenge

iNaturalist app: inaturalist.org

City Nature Challenge - Washington, DC Area

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 [email protected].

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.

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.