Fantastic artistic experience at close, convenient location

The Mosby Heritage Area Association, the Atoka-based nonprofit preservation and education organization, is pleased to host their annual "Mosby Ride" May 3rd at Waveland. The ride will begin at 10 a.m. and Waveland is located at 5061 Carter's Run Road, Marshall, VA 20115.

Riders will trailer in their horses to historic Waveland and from there see three antebellum estates by horseback: Waveland, Wheatland, and Clover Hill – all in Fauquier's historic Carter's Run Valley.

The guided trail ride will be a walk-trot and include cavalry experts, interpretations, and historical anecdotes of the tremendous history of that area.

Waveland was the home of the great great nephew of George Washington, John Augustine Washington, III. He is best known as the last Washington descendant to own Mt. Vernon. Waveland is currently undergoing a careful restoration.

The ride will conclude at 12 p.m. at Waveland where non-riders are encouraged to join the group for lunch, a program, and house tour of Waveland.

The program will feature historian and author Maria McKelvey who will speak on John Augustine Washington, III: The Washington who Sold Mt. Vernon. A house tour of Waveland will follow, including the rare yet original indoor bathrooms, the walk-in vault safe built to house President Washington's personal papers, and the thoughtful rebuilding of the back porch overlooking pristine views.

Tickets for Riders: $40 Members/$50 non-Members (includes entire event) and for Non-Riders: $30 (lunch, tour, and program only).

Please telephone 540-687-6681 or visit www.mosby-heritagearea.org for more information. Reservations required for riders. Riders will be asked to sign a waiver and to show a copy of their Coggins at the Ride.