Forgotten Roads of the Hunter Mill Road Corridor  
by James G. Lewis Jr. with
Charles Balch and Kenneth Jones

This 36 page illustrated booklet contains stories of 12 historic abandoned roads and five remnants of “Old Lawyers Road” in the corridor. Extensive historical research along with color photography, aerial photographs, and GPS -based cartography are included to fully present a surprisingly good record of local history.

DVD/Forgotten Roads Combo Offer
One DVD and One Book for $26

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The Hunter Mill Road Corridor Civil War Tour

Led by James G. Lewis

This acclaimed bus tour incorporates parts of Vienna, Oakton and Hunter Mill Road and focuses on the locations of skirmishes, encampments, graves and historical structures of the Civil War era. Narration incorporates a unique perspective touching on the terrible ordeal of the local citizenry as well as the soldiers and raiders of the time. You will come to understand why 60 generals used the corridor during the war and 8 forts/stockades existed between today’s Tyson’s Corner and Fairfax. Hear some very interesting historical twists and about famous personalities that affected the corridor. Minimal walking requirements.

19 seats available on a first-come
first-served basis.

Tour Date: September 18th, 2010
Gathering Time: 8 A.M.
Where: Freeman House & Museum, 131 Church St., N.E. , Vienna (next to W&OD trail)|
Timeframe: 8:30 AM–12:30 PM

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Danger Between the Lines  
Presented by HMDL, produced by Steve Hull & OneWeaver Productions

This 78-minute film chronicles what it was like to live along Hunter Mill Road during the Civil War Years.  Narrated by Dave Yoho, with commentary from historian Tom Evans, an understanding of the difficulty of life along this passageway unfolds as the military records, civilian journals, and archeological evidences are blended together to bring the conflict between the armies and the antagonism between neighbors to life.

Hunter Mill Civil War Self-Guided Tour
By James G. Lewis Jr.

Companion to the Documentary Film
"Danger Between the Lines"

This 32 page (8.5 x 11") full color booklet takes you on a very informative and enjoyable self-guided tour of the Hunter Mill Road corridor. With 27 stops, great photographs and informative narrative, you can visit the locations of skirmishes, encampments, graves and historical structures of the Civil War period along the road and get a feel for the tensions that existed here in that period.

The Civil War Story of Hunter Mill Rd 
By Charles A. Balch

Using the official records of the war, this 19-page booklet exposes the action that surrounded various locations along the road during the Civil War.  Hunter Mill Road and the railroad were primary passageways during the war, and as such, the corridor changed hands over 10 times in the war. The resulting raids, skirmishes and encampments are well documented herein.

Tracing a Path of Fairfax History
The Story of Hunter Mill Rd

Presented by the HMDL and the Oakton Woman’s Club, produced by OneWeaver Productions

Narrated by Holly Towne, this 15-minute video takes you on a delightful tour of the historically significant structures along the road.  Photographs of the homes, churches, schools and mills are presented, and the noteworthy people, events and stories associated with them are introduced.

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