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Base Commander’s Veteran’s Golf 3.0 Tournament on September 17th . Register your team today by calling the proshop at 703-784-2424 . Slots are filling up very quickly! Don’t miss out on a great oppurtunity to play in a very fun and affordable event!
As the end of summer nears, the glorious colors of the July garden fade and many of our favorite plants no longer flower. However, have no fear – late blooming perennials to the rescue! Their eye-catching colors unfold throughout the late season and these late bloomers also provide structure to your beds and contrast to the brilliant hues of the early and mid-summer garden.
Tall Joe Pie weed (Eupatorium “Gateway” or “Riesenschirm”) is a terrific late bloomer at the back of the border and, just when we think the final garden notes have been played, native purple Ironweed Vernonia noveboracensis and its more compact cultivar, “Iron Butterfly”, offer stunning displays of fireworks. The tall yellow blooms of Native Wingstem (“Verbesina Alternifolia”) make for perfect late companion plantings as well.
At the front of the border, late blooming aster will extend a warm welcome and, earlier in the season, they are sometimes mistaken for well-maintained evergreens, although they require no trimming at all. Hardy perennial mums provide lush green foliage long before they flower and many fall blooming salvia do the same – in fact, some salvia will continue to provide color until the first heavy frost. And, let’s not forget those marvelous dahlias of the late season – how truly wonderful they are! Another dual-purpose perennial is “Arkansas Amsonia” (A. hubrechtii) as, early in the season, it presents light blue flowers at the end of its needle-like stems while its main attraction is actually its finely textured foliage. Then, in the fall, this plant turns bright gold with occasional hints of orange – a new variety, “Butterscotch”, has bright reddish stems, and I hear it will soon be available.
And now for the shade garden. Japanese Anemones are a lovely accent here — try the reliable earlier blooming A. tomentosa “Robustissima” or choose varieties of A. hupehensis as well as A. japonica and many of its hybrids. The hardiest of the later blooming varieties is tall white A. “Honorine Jobert” as some of the double flowered and more compact cultivars are not always reliable. We are expecting newer and hardier varieties to arrive soon so ask your favorite garden center about these – in particular, keep an eye out for the “Swan Series”. And take note that it’s best to plant your fall blooming anemones early in the season as they may not come back if planted late. One more shade loving plant to consider is the toad lily — its lovely flowers will really brighten up this section of the garden.
Last but not least, plant your fall blooming bulbs in spots where your perennials have receded into the ground – autumn crocuses do well in a location with sun but need some shelter as well and “Colchicum” will also tolerate part shade/part sun.
If you decide not to continue deadheading your perennials in the late season, many of them will display striking seedheads so experiment a bit and see if you like the look. Here, at LongHouse, you will see some examples of this and we look forward to sharing our vast variety of plantings and magnificent collection of sculpture when next you visit. Just reserve your tickets at www.longhouse.org and happy late season gardening!
The Medal of Honor Golf Course is excited to announce that registration for the 2020 Club Championship is now OPEN! The Club Championship will be hosted on September 19th and 20th. See all details in the below flyer. Reserve your spot now before it’s too late by registering in person or via phone with the pro-shop staff! 7037842424.
Visits to LongHouse are inspired for many by our ever-changing seasonal installations of sculpture, and the continued revision and growth of our gardens. The lushness of our flora, the magnificence of our trees, the unique layout infused with our current exhibits throughout the grounds continuously delight our visitors.
What better way to entertain house guests, begin an evening with someone special, or to unwind and connect with the abundant beauty of the gardens, than to enjoy a Twilight Tour?
Limited to a small group of 10, these strolls are conducted by a member of the LongHouse Garden Committee. While leisurely enjoying the property at dusk, you will see both our plantings and art in a most favorable light.
LongHouse Reserve is a 16 acre sculpture garden reflecting world cultures and inspiring a creative life.
We’re kicking the day off at CCC with a rally at 8am. If you want to drive with us, contact Jeannettek@classiccarclub.com to hold a position on grid.
Bottomless Brunch is a two-hour affair, $25pp for unlimited mimosas and bloody Mary’s. DJ Steve Le will be on hand to provide the soundtrack to your cocktail agenda and we will be airing Formula1 Round 3 from Hungary at 2pm, followed by the return of MotoGP, Gran Premio Red Bull de España, directly after. Reserve your table outside at Reservations@classiccarclub.com
Every October, The Sterling Foundation throws a massive block party, celebrating the best of our hometown! Bring the whole family, explore booths offering the best of local businesses and artisans. Sample fine food from a wide variety of local restaurants. While the kids enjoy games, obstacle courses, and crafts, parents can sit down in the Beer Garden for a pint of locally brewed beer or a lovely glass of Virginia’s finest wine.
SterlingFest takes over multiple streets surrounding the Sterling Community Center at 120 Enterprise Street, turning it into one giant party celebrating the best that Sterling has to offer. Get to know your neighbors, learn about local businesses, buy unique gifts from local artists, and have a great time! Best of all, the entire event helps raise funds to benefit The Sterling Foundation, ensuring we can continue our work to strengthen and beautify our hometown.
Enjoy the best of Sterling at SterlingFest!
Before the coronavirus pandemic, late June in D.C. meant only one thing for smoked meat fans: the Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle.
Not only was the two-day event on Pennsylvania Avenue a chance for backyard pitmasters to mingle with the experts; it was also a chance for the experts to compete for an automatic berth at the Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational in Lynchburg, Tennessee, in October.
Sadly, like many other annual events in D.C., the in-person event has been canceled due to the virus. It would have taken over a few blocks of Pennsylvania Avenue around 6th Street Northwest during the weekend of June 27 and 28. This year, though, it’s a virtual event that lasts all month.
While barbecue fans won’t be able to get a whiff of glazed ribs, smoked chicken or savory burnt ends, they will still be able to put their own creations up in a virtual competition judged by Myron Mixon, Tuffy Stone and Moe Cason, three champion pitmasters known for their cookbooks, restaurants and TV appearances.
Stone, who lives in Richmond, Virginia, where he runs a catering company, heads the Cool Smoke competition barbecue team that has won six major championships (including “The Jack”) and owns The Westover restaurant, laments the loss of one of his favorite events.
“D.C. is so energetic anyways, but when you fill that avenue with the smells and the smoke coming from that barbecue … it’s such a cool event,” Stone said. “It’s one of my favorite events of all, so to not be there this year, it seems really strange. I think we can all agree there’s a lot of strange things going on.”
A great way to spend a day in isolation is in your backyard with your BBQ Grill! You don’t need a lot of fancy tools to be a Grill Master either; in fact, the brand new, simple and sleek Connect it Magnetic 2 Piece BBQ Tool Set from Proud Grill is all you need! Simply connect 2 tools for 4 different uses: a spatula, fork, tongs or a server, depending on your needs. The magic is in the unique magnetic handles so the spatula and fork can be used individually and you connect them together as a tong or server. And when you are done the 2 piece set nestles of top of each other for slim easy storage. The Connect it BBQ Tool versatile handle system makes for a fun and ideal accessory for the backyard grill enthusiast. The Connect it BBQ Tools can even hang from your stainless steel BBQ, metal Smoker or Ceramic Grill side shelf while grilling. These elegant and contemporary tools are made of durable, high quality stainless steel and will be a lifelong investment in all your BBQ adventures!
Start your Independence Day celebration with a bang! Enjoy a patriotic evening filled with dazzling fireworks, Mansion tours, musical performances, and games on George Washington’s beloved estate! Fireworks begin at approximately 9:30pm.
Greet General and Mrs. Washington in the historic area before trying your hand at bocce ball. Dust off your dancing shoes for 18th-century dancing demonstrations. Mount Vernon’s colonial artisans will reveal how 18th-century ice cream was made in the days before freezers.
Visit Washington’s Tomb at night—this event is one of the few times this area is open in the evening—and watch sparks fly at the blacksmith shop. Concessions from the Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant will also be available.
We are aiming for Saturday, July 18th for Summerfest DC in 2020! We are monitoring the COVID-19 situation closely. All tickets for Blossom Bash in April have been rolled over to Summerfest DC and refunds are available until Saturday July 11th.
Come spend your day with us under dry skies with warm temps and some sunshine, kicking off the outdoor festival season in DC!
We have 65+ of the most amazing Summer seasonal beers for you to try, plus wine, cider, live music, amazing food, games, vendors and more! Choose from either session: Session One is from 1 to 4 p.m. and Session Two is from 5-8 p.m. VIP tickets get 30 minutes early entry!
Click here to buy your tickets! Ticket prices will be $10 more at the door — buy online and save! Tickets will be on sale for 90 mins after the start of each session, if you are running late! You can show your ticket on your phone after purchasing.
You can upgrade to VIP features by purchasing a VIP upgrade online on our ticketing page — VIP at Summerfest is really a fantastic deal!
Summerfest DC is the kickoff event of the Summer festival season in Washington DC’s Navy Yard on Saturday, July 18th — featuring more than 100 of the very best beers, wines, and ciders — and you get to try them all with your entry ticket!
You’ll also enjoy live music, outdoor games, amazing food vendors, arts & more!
Choose from either of two separate 3 hour sessions — daytime or evening! Get your tickets now because prices will increase soon!
This year, the BTN Big 10K is going VIRTUAL! Come join fellow Big 10 alum (from the safety of your home) in this special event.
Participants can walk or run a 5K or 10K on their own July 26 through Aug. 1 and log activities afterward. Participants will receive a 2020 Big Ten school-specific shirt and rave bib as well as a Big Ten-themed running buff/headband. There will also be a BTN Big 10K Spotify playlist and finishers certificates. The cost of registration in $20.
The BTN Big 10K is working with three amazing charities this year – Feeding America, Special Olympics Chicago and Alive Rescue.
