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Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival—A Beloved Annual Independence Day Celebration for More Than Half a Century

Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival—A Beloved Annual Independence Day Celebration for More Than Half a Century

As we get ready to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, we can’t help but reflect on the heritage and traditions that define us as a nation. We are unique in that we have an individualistic sense of identity comprised of a melting pot blend of diverse cultures, brought to the New World to be adapted accordingly … Continue reading Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival—A Beloved Annual Independence Day Celebration for More Than Half a Century →

A Guide to Earlier-in-the-Day New Year’s Eve Celebrations in Maryland and Virginia

Staying awake through midnight to ring in the New Year isn’t for everyone, and neither is all the hardy partying that tends to come with it. This is especially true for older folks and families with young children. Credit: Pexels Fortunately, over the years, more and more alternate, earlier-in-the-day endeavors have started to emerge, allowing … Continue reading A Guide to Earlier-in-the-Day New Year’s Eve Celebrations in Maryland and Virginia →