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.
Directions to Historic Occoquan are available at
Google Maps.
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.
Occoquan is also conveniently located just minutes from the
Amtrak Auto Train stop in Lorton, VA. Unlike a plane or
the car, the auto train provides onboard entertainment, a lounge car
and a dining car as it takes both you and your vehicle on a stress
free journey to Florida. So when you next consider a trip to
Florida, please remember your opportunities of shopping and dining
in Historic Occoquan before you depart or upon your return.
The
Town of
Occoquan can be explored by this aerial view where you can click
on shops and business for more information.
The Town of Occoquan has been blogged. See
the first and original Blog Site at the Occoquan
Blog Postings.
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.
If you would like to look more quickly for specific items, participating
Occoquan Merchants and items that they provide can be found using
the Google custom search feature below:
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.
During the Month:
Serendipity is offering: 10% discount
coupons on their site, for entire purchase
Jason is offering all kinds of guitar
cleaning, parts, repairs, and accessories. See his
site or call (703) 731-9785 for details
Center Stage has opened at 125 Mill Street, Suite #15.
This fabulous shop provides:
Dance and Theatrical supplies
Custom Costumes: Rentals and Sales
Custom Embroidery to enhance yoru personal or
business image
April 3 (Tuesday) - April 29 (Sunday)
The
Loft Gallery is hosting "Luminosity: A Study in
Textures and Patterns"
Colored Pencil drawings by Sherry Smith
Sherry describes her most recent works as not being
about the subject matter as much as they are about her
emotional response to color and pattern and light and
dark. “Bright colors and shapes lift my spirits and
bring me a sense of joy!" she explains. "I haunt flea
markets and thrift stores to collect reflective objects
to highlight the yards and yards of brightly patterned
fabrics that are the inspiration for my still life
works.”
You also must be a Town of Occoquan resident to vote
in this election
May 8 (Tuesday) - June 3 (Sunday)
The
Loft Gallery is hosting "CONNtexture: Works in
Watercolor and Collage by Deborah Conn"
Deborah Conn adds texture and depth to her
figurative paintings using hand colored and marbled
papers. The use of collage represents a departure from
her more traditional watercolor portraits and figures.
"Collage has freed me somewhat from my source material,"
she says, "allowing me to introduce less-literal and
more dramatic elements into my work."
Art on the Block from 1400 Hours to 1800 Hours (2:00 PM
- 6:00 PM)
Over 55 local artists will be participating in “Art
on the Block” in Historic Occoquan, VA, at the following
galleries:
Art A La Carte – 310 Mill Street
The gallery exhibits artwork by 20 artists,
Anne Alden, Rosie Blok, Linda Condray, Dan
Davenport, Karen Hill, Sara Howell, Lorie Kagle,
Jackie Liedl, Marie Marakowits, Andrew Morgan,
Jack Nevitt, John Noffsinger, Sonia O’Donnell,
Jim Roberts, Penny Sanford, Michele M. Soderman,
Donna Turgeon, Alice Webb, Donna Wilson, Paula
Wulff and Sunisa Yorgason.
Artists’ Undertaking Gallery – 309 Mill Street
The gallery exhibits the works of 16 local
artists, David & Dale Barnes, Sherry Chaples,
Marianne Cordyack, Gail Darnell, Jack Dyer,
David & Jane Ernst, Roger Frey, Gerry Gantt, Bob
Horowitz, Sherri Johnson, Anne Jordan, Tina
Kannapel, Frances Metcalf and Steve Myles.
Kelly’s Artbox – 304 Mill Street
Kelly’s Artbox features the artwork of
gallery owner, Kelly Campbell. Kelly specializes
in portraits, murals and custom model horses. In
addition to her artwork, she conducts art
classes in her gallery. Kelly is doing a series
of acrylic paintings based on skies and
landscapes. The proceeds will go to StandUp2
Cancer in memory of her father.
The Loft Gallery – 313 Mill Street
The gallery exhibits artwork by 21 local
artists, Jewell Pratt Burns, Bonnie Ferguson
Butler, Karen Kozojet Ching, Deborah Conn,
Franchesca DiLorenzio, Kathleen Gillmann,
Deborah Herndon, Lydia Jechorek, Suzanne Jepson,
Graciella Keane, Linda Rose Larochelle, Gwen
Harrison Lockhart, Elizabeth Loftis, Jan Moffatt,
Susan Norman, Jackie Perry, Denise Phalan, Karin
Sebolka, Natalie Shudt, Sherry Smith and Marcia
Weidler.
There will be a reception at each of these
galleries promoting the works of many local artists.
Come in, meet the artists, and sign up for special
drawings
The
Loft Gallery is hosting their "Meet The Artist
Reception"
Reception is from 1300 Hours - 1600 Hours (1:00 PM -
4:00 PM)
The Loft Gallery is at 313 Mill Street
Occoquan VA 22125
Business Guild of Occoquan Holiday Open House - November
OMA Shopping Spree - November through December
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
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See what it's like on the Interstate 95 Exit for Historic
Occoquan - Exit 160