Travel Tuesday: Oxon Hill Farm

 Just across the Potomac River from us in Maryland, and then hidden down a narrow side road, is Oxon Hill Farm. During the War of 1812, the farmers here witnessed the British making their way up the River stopping at Alexandria before retreating. From here they felt Fort Washington being blown up (by the Colonial Army to prevent it's powder reserves from falling in the hands of the British.) After the Civil War the US Government created St Elizabeths Hospital to care for veterans experiencing mental health challenges.  Oxon Hill Farm was part of St Elizabeths for nearly 100 years, proving food and also a peaceful place for patients to tend the farm and heal. It is now run by the National Parks Service. 

Alexandria across the River, we live just to the left of this on top of the next ridge to the south.