The FRONT Porch

Potomac Shores Newsletter | 3rd Edition | Fall 2014

Welcome to your Destination for a Lifetime.At Potomac Shores, tranquil beauty and peaceful shoreline await in the DC Metro area’s only resort-style community on the Potomac River in Eastern Prince William County. Pour a tall glass of sweet tea and read on about this spectacular master-planned community!

Our COMMUNITY

PORTSMOUTH MODEL EVENT On Sunday, August 24th, homeowners were treated to a BBQ event at the Portsmouth model. More than 100 homeowners and guests enjoyed BBQ favorites while mingling with neighbors on the patio. Kids played with their new friends and watched a movie in the media room. Thank you to everyone who came out and spent the evening with us! Stay tuned for future events.

Add Some Pumpkin to Your Life

PUMPKIN CORNBREAD

This Delicious Cornbread Puts a Seasonal Twist on a Southern Classic—Recipe Adapted from Sugarcrafter

Ingredients:

Our COMMUNITY Specifically designed for Potomac Shores, every home features Tidewater architecture, inviting front porches and an emphasis on outdoor living.

Enjoy views of the area’s only Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course from your backyard.

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• Day-to-night town center

• On-site VRE station

• Five-star resort

• 450-Slip marina

• Public elementary and middle schools

• 13,000 Sq. ft. Shores Club with 3,000–4,000 sq. ft. of additional outdoor space for residents, including two pools, state-of-the-art fitness center, multiple event spaces and much more

Indulge in the best of resort-style living, with planned amenities such as:

• 1 Cup flour

• 1 Tbsp baking powder

• 1 tsp kosher salt

• ½ tsp ground cinnamon

• ¼ tsp ground nutmeg

• ½ Cup brown sugar

• 1 Cup cornmeal

• 2 eggs

• 1 Cup pumpkin purée

• ¼ Cup vegetable oil

• ¼ Cup milk

• 1 tbsp honey

Directions: • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and grease an 8×8" baking dish. In a

medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, spices, brown sugar and cornmeal.

• In a small bowl, lightly beat the eggs, and then stir in the pumpkin, oil, milk and honey.

• Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients just until combined, and then pour the batter into the pan, smoothing out the top as much as possible.

• Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Enjoy!

In the NEIGHBORHOOD

FIRST ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL!Over 250 homeowners and guests joined in the fun for Potomac Shores’ First Annual Fall Festival. Everyone enjoyed live music, delicious food, a petting zoo, games, a pie eating contest, costume contest, prizes and more.

The History of Cherry Hill Peninsula

A LOOK BACK IN TIME AT THE EASTERN PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY AREAThe lush acreage of Cherry Hill along Prince William County’s waterfront is the new home of Potomac Shores, but its significance to the area spans many years into the past.

During the Civil War, the Potomac River was a strategic trade route of supply and communication, and all ships cruising to or from Washington, D.C. passed through the Prince William County waterfront along the way.1 Confederate soldiers worked to establish 4 gun batteries across the waterfront, including Cherry Hill, which was referred to as Cockpit Point, just 14 days into the conflict between the northern and southern states.2 Their blockage effectively slowed down Union ships and on March 8, 1862, President Lincoln ordered the Union soldiers to destroy all Confederate batteries. The Confederates, however, abandoned their posts and demolished much of the batteries before the Union troops could make a move.3

When the Civil War ended, Cherry Hill Peninsula and the surrounding economy started rebuilding. Commercial fishing became an important industry and many residents sought to supplement their paychecks by catching several types of fish, including rockfish, bass, fishing carp and catfish.4

With Potomac Shores’ strategic approach to maintaining the integrity of its surrounding land and shoreline, the Cherry Hill Peninsula’s landscape remains reminiscent of its days as unoccupied shoreline and a marine hub for locals.1-4 Karnes, Debrarae, “The History of the Prince William County Waterfront,” (1998) 17-22.

HOMEOWNER’S EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTS & CONTACT INFO

If you’re a homeowner and you have an event that you’d like to announce to the community or you need to update your email address for The Front Porch, please contact the Potomac Shores Greeting House at 703.520.2070.

Around TOWN

I-95 EXPRESS LANES EXPECTED TO OPEN THIS WINTER Multiple media sources and the Virginia’s Governor Terry McAuliffe have confirmed that the new I-95 Express Lanes will be opening as early as December 2014! Drivers can look forward to 29 new miles of high occupancy (HOT) lanes opening from Garrisonville Road in Stafford County to Edsall Road area on I-395.

This is almost 6 months ahead of schedule and will continue the development and improvements already underway in Northern Virginia. It is recommended for drivers to prepare by obtaining an E-ZPass now, if you haven’t already. Visit www.ezpassva.com to order yours today. For the latest Express Lane news and updates, visit www.95expresslanes.com.

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