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Welcome to Historic Occoquan, Virginia

Historic Occoquan is a community rich in history and consists of residents, artists, shops, restaurants, businesses, and a local town government.  It's outdoor dining, ghost walks, town boat dock and more are located just 11 miles south of the Capital Beltway on I-95 at exit 160 and then north on Gordon Blvd/Rte 123 to Commerce Street.

Occoquan is located at 38°40′58″N, 77°15′39″W and is accessible by car, boat, raft, bike, and foot traffic.  Access is available by road, river and the East Coast Greenway.

The Town of Occoquan can be explored by this aerial view where you can click on shops and business for more information.

Occoquan Real Estate

 

Community Events in June & July

  • You attended the Craft Show, now you can participate in the Craft Show Survey.  Please let your opinions be counted.  Go to the Occoquan Blog Postings and participate in the survey.
  • Pictures of the Farmer's Market and other events held on Saturday, April 18 in Occoquan are available below.
  • The Occoquan River Festival and Farmer's Market has been blogged at the Occoquan Blog Postings.
  • Please welcome and take a look at the new websites of two Occoquan merchants:
  • Pictures of some of the Historic Occoquan Town Markers are now online.  Read about some of the town history as more markers are added to the site.
  • June 09 (Tuesday)
    • Town Hall another action-packed meeting at 1900 Hours (That's 7:00 PM).
  • June 13 (Saturday)
    • Occoquan Farmer's Market 0800 - 1200 hrs...
  • June 20 (Saturday)
    • Occoquan Farmer's Market 0800 - 1200 hrs...
    • Occoquan Duck Splash - Rubber Ducks racing from Nathanial Ellicott Footbridge to the Town Docks.
  • June 27 (Saturday)
    • Occoquan Farmers Market (OFM) featuring fresh produce grown by producers located within 120 miles of the Town.
      • Fresh Produce available only from 0800 - 1200 hrs...
      • Come and get yours before they are sold out
  • The "Just say 'Hi' Campaign"
    • Show your support for the "HistoricOccoquan.Com" website and  help maintain the friendly Occoquan lifestyle.  When next in town, don't forget to smile and say 'Hi".  Having a sparkle in your eye is optional.
  • Prince William County Community Alert Network
    • In an emergency situation, PWC will send important alerts, notifications and updates right to your e-mail and mobile device(s).  Registration is free at the PWC site.

Other News

  • The Historic Occoquan website is hosted and maintained in Historic Occoquan using a Velocity Micro Raptor Computer.  See why people are flocking to Velocity Micro.

Events in Occoquan on Saturday, April 18,2009

The Farmer's Market

The Occoquan Farmer's Market Occoquan Mayor, Earnie Porta, and residents at 1st Occoquan Farmer's Market Sun Ripe Tomatos Radishes Fresh Onions Fresh Flowers

Jackie representing the Occoquan Merchants Association Fresh Golden Honey in the morning light Farm Fresh Eggs Fresh Bread Delicious Pumpkin Bread Fresh Cucumbers

Fresh spinach Asparagus Chamomile Hondo Coffee Cheese Bread Ginger Cake

Ole Pioneer Kitchen Arugula and other items Smith Family Farm booth herbs The Official Occoquan Farmer's Market Sign Nearly Famous Vinagrette

Some of the participants in the Occoquan Farmer's Market are:

Bees and Blossoms Ole Pioneer's Kitchen Smith Family Farm Grace's Pasteries Wisteria Gardens Hondo Coffee

Lunsford's Bee Farm

 

The Ebenezer Bake Sale

Bake Sale Delicious Chocolate covered cupcakes Ruby providing service and support at the Ebenezer Bake Sale Ruby and other Volunteers at the Bake Sale Cookies! Book filled with delicious recipes

Lion's Club, Secure Shredding, Cell Phone donations

Lion's Club The Gentlemen assisting with secure shredding in the Ebenezer Parking Lot Cell Phone Donations

More information about the service providers above, can be found at the following sites:

Lion's Club Paper Tiger Secure ShreddingSecure the Call

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you are a resident of Prince William County, registration with the County's Community Alert Network will allow you to receive county alerts on your mobile phone.

The Prince William County Community Alert Network (PWCAN)

 

Occoquan Coffee Shop - Open mike every Saturday night

Roither's Frame Design Center 

Sincerely Yours Stained Glass Studio

Endeavors

Spinaweb - Specialty weaving in Occoquan

My Bodyoga Spa in Historic Occoquan

Care Free Boat Club - Contact Leo Smith @ 703.217.6699 

The Cottage at Occoquan

The Prince William Art Society, Inc.

Kelly's Artbox

Details of Occoquan 

Bistrot Belgique Gourmande - Belgian Restaurant in Occoquan

Country Morning 

Elements of Occoquan - Fun and Wacky

Bambini's Boutique

Jerry's Occoquan Jewelers

Artists' Undertaking Gallery

La Maison Gift Shop 

Off the Beading Path

Occoquan Craft Show

Lorton Valley Star Newspaper

 
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