DID YOU KNOW?

In June 2010, McLean Turns 100 Years Old

Over one hundred years ago, McLean was born from an electrified trolley line, the Great Falls & Old Dominion Railroad, the tracks of which crossed Chain Bridge Road half way between the communities of Langley and Lewinsville, in an area originally called Ingleside. This area was the site of a general store and post office, operated by Alonzo "Lonnie" Storm, and was located on what is known as Elm Street today.

In 1910, Ingleside became known as McLean, named after John McLean, co-owner of the railroad and then-publisher of the Washington Post newspaper. 

Plans are already underway for a community celebration of McLean's 100th Anniversary.

Events will feature knowledgeable speakers, historic displays, old photographs, antiques, historic personalities dressed in period costumes, games for kids and food and fun for all. A time capsule will be buried to be opened in 2060. Two Fairfax County historic roadside markers will be erected; one in McLean and one in Great Falls. Volume II of the "Recollections Project," an oral history of McLean and Great Falls, will be published.

The McLean Chamber looks forward to helping the McLean and Great Falls Celebrate Virginia organization as it commemorates McLean's rich history and celebrates this unique community. For more information on the history of McLean, please visit www.mcleangreatfallshistory.org

 

 

 

 

GMCC Welcomes New President, Marcia S. Twomey

We are excited to announce that our new President, Marcia S. Twomey, will join the Chamber on August 3, 2009.

Marcia comes to us from her current position with the Navy Marine Coast Guard Residence Foundation (NMCGRF). Many of you already know Marcia as a GMCC member with the NMCGRF and Vinson Hall. No stranger to the McLean community, Marcia has been with the NMCGRF and Vinson Hall for the past 11 years.

Marcia will be a guiding force for us as we embark upon our next chapter, fulfilling our mission to provide professional development, networking, and facilitation of business opportunities among members while reaching out to a larger audience for the benefit of the business community, local non-profits, and the general public.

We continue that mission by partnering with and supporting local non-profits that benefit the community at large. We also operate the McLean Visitors Center both virtually and actually at our offices at the McLean Governmental Center.

We are very excited about what's in store for us and for the Greater McLean community. We look forward to seeing you at upcoming events - and if you're by the Chamber office after August 3rd, please stop in to meet Marcia and give her a warm welcome.

 

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE

2009 BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY AWARD WINNERS!

  Benefactor of the Year: 
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