#OtD 14 Nov 1917 the "Night of Terror" began at the Occoquan Workhouse in Virginia, in which 33 suffragist prisoners were brutally tortured and beaten by guards after being arrested picketing the White House stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/8610...
November 14, 2026 at 3:40 PM
#OtD 14 Nov 1917 the "Night of Terror" began at the Occoquan Workhouse in Virginia, in which 33 suffragist prisoners were brutally tortured and beaten by guards after being arrested picketing the White House stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/8610...
Occoquan part deux. 1/3
November 9, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Occoquan part deux. 1/3
Occoquan part deux. 3/3
November 9, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Occoquan part deux. 3/3
On this day in 1917, more than 30 suffragists jailed for picketing the White House endured a “Night of Terror” at the Occoquan Workhouse. Guards threw Mary Nolan, 73, into her cell & knocked Dora Lewis, 55, unconscious. Alice Cosu, 49, had a heart attack because she thought Lewis had died. #WeTheMen
November 14, 2026 at 2:01 PM
On this day in 1917, more than 30 suffragists jailed for picketing the White House endured a “Night of Terror” at the Occoquan Workhouse. Guards threw Mary Nolan, 73, into her cell & knocked Dora Lewis, 55, unconscious. Alice Cosu, 49, had a heart attack because she thought Lewis had died. #WeTheMen
Occoquan part deux. 2/3
November 9, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Occoquan part deux. 2/3
After years of working alongside Secretary Bulova on this issue, we’re finally getting the data we need to hold polluters accountable. This is exactly why we fought to get this legislation passed!
Dulles, Micron top PFAS emitters into the Occoquan Reservoir, drinking source for 1 million residents
Dulles Airport and Micron's Manassas plant top the list of industrial sites releasing high levels “forever chemicals” into the watershed of the Occoquan Reservoir, the drinking water source for about ...
www.princewilliamtimes.com
November 12, 2026 at 8:06 PM
After years of working alongside Secretary Bulova on this issue, we’re finally getting the data we need to hold polluters accountable. This is exactly why we fought to get this legislation passed!
Two major facilities account for the largest PFAS pollution sources entering the Occoquan Reservoir, which supplies drinking water to over 1 million residents across Northern Virginia.
Dulles, Micron top PFAS emitters into the Occoquan Reservoir, drinking source for 1 million residents
A new investigation has revealed that Dulles International Airport and semiconductor manufacturer Micron are the leading sources of PFAS chemicals flowing into the Occoquan Reservoir—the primary drink...
h2owatch.io
November 12, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Two major facilities account for the largest PFAS pollution sources entering the Occoquan Reservoir, which supplies drinking water to over 1 million residents across Northern Virginia.
#otd 1917 — “[that night] known as the ‘Night of Terror,’ the suffragists were transferred to the Occoquan Workhouse where approximately 30 guards [brutalized] the imprisoned suffragists. Several of the women were chained, beaten, choked, and even … force fed when they engaged in a hunger strike”
The Silent Sentinels - Utah Women's History - Better Days
utahwomenshistory.org
November 14, 2026 at 6:30 PM
#otd 1917 — “[that night] known as the ‘Night of Terror,’ the suffragists were transferred to the Occoquan Workhouse where approximately 30 guards [brutalized] the imprisoned suffragists. Several of the women were chained, beaten, choked, and even … force fed when they engaged in a hunger strike”
Only one week until our 3rd Annual Seal the Deal Civil Ceremonies at Occoquan 💫. We're happy to help you celebrate this special day. Please note important reminders for a smooth wedding ceremony.
See you in Occoquan! ❤️
See you in Occoquan! ❤️
November 14, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Only one week until our 3rd Annual Seal the Deal Civil Ceremonies at Occoquan 💫. We're happy to help you celebrate this special day. Please note important reminders for a smooth wedding ceremony.
See you in Occoquan! ❤️
See you in Occoquan! ❤️
#OnThisDay #ThePeoplesHistory
NOV. 15, 1917: SUFFRAGISTS BEATEN AND TORTURED IN THE “NIGHT OF TERROR”
Twenty women were subjected to beatings and torture at Occoquan Workhouse, a prison in Virginia, in what became known as the “Night of Terror.”
NOV. 15, 1917: SUFFRAGISTS BEATEN AND TORTURED IN THE “NIGHT OF TERROR”
Twenty women were subjected to beatings and torture at Occoquan Workhouse, a prison in Virginia, in what became known as the “Night of Terror.”
Nov. 15, 1917: Suffragists Beaten and Tortured in the "Night of Terror"
Twenty women were subjected to beatings and torture at Occoquan Workhouse, a prison in Virginia, in what became known as the “Night of Terror.”
www.zinnedproject.org
November 15, 2026 at 3:39 PM
#OnThisDay #ThePeoplesHistory
NOV. 15, 1917: SUFFRAGISTS BEATEN AND TORTURED IN THE “NIGHT OF TERROR”
Twenty women were subjected to beatings and torture at Occoquan Workhouse, a prison in Virginia, in what became known as the “Night of Terror.”
NOV. 15, 1917: SUFFRAGISTS BEATEN AND TORTURED IN THE “NIGHT OF TERROR”
Twenty women were subjected to beatings and torture at Occoquan Workhouse, a prison in Virginia, in what became known as the “Night of Terror.”
The #SilentSentinels, a #suffragette group that included #DorothyDay, were severely beaten at #Occoquan Workhouse in Virginia on #ThisDayInHistory in 1917 for picketing the #WhiteHouse. This brutality changed public opinion, forcing #WoodrowWilson to endorse women's #RightToVote.
November 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM
The #SilentSentinels, a #suffragette group that included #DorothyDay, were severely beaten at #Occoquan Workhouse in Virginia on #ThisDayInHistory in 1917 for picketing the #WhiteHouse. This brutality changed public opinion, forcing #WoodrowWilson to endorse women's #RightToVote.
Virginia takes a bold step to ensure safe drinking water by adopting House Bill 2050, aimed at tackling PFAS contamination in the Occoquan Reservoir!
Learn more here
#VA #CitizenPortal #PublicHealth #WaterQuality #VirginiaPFAS #EnvironmentalProtection
Learn more here
#VA #CitizenPortal #PublicHealth #WaterQuality #VirginiaPFAS #EnvironmentalProtection
House adopts Senate amendments to create Occoquan Reservoir PFAS reduction program in H.B. 2050
Delegate Bullock said H.B. 2050 establishes an Occoquan Reservoir PFAS reduction program to identify and reduce PFAS sources in regional drinking water; the House accepted technical amendments incorporating Department of Environmental Quality monitoring and testing recommendations.
citizenportal.ai
November 11, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Virginia takes a bold step to ensure safe drinking water by adopting House Bill 2050, aimed at tackling PFAS contamination in the Occoquan Reservoir!
Learn more here
#VA #CitizenPortal #PublicHealth #WaterQuality #VirginiaPFAS #EnvironmentalProtection
Learn more here
#VA #CitizenPortal #PublicHealth #WaterQuality #VirginiaPFAS #EnvironmentalProtection
Today is going in the win column. Hair didn’t go flat overnight, got a bit of Christmas shopping done, all at small businesses to boot, and tried out Cock & Bowl in Occoquan for lunch, and it was lovely.
Been wanting to try it out for a while now - got the brie & prosciutto and a nice Belgian […]
Been wanting to try it out for a while now - got the brie & prosciutto and a nice Belgian […]
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mastodon.social
November 12, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Today is going in the win column. Hair didn’t go flat overnight, got a bit of Christmas shopping done, all at small businesses to boot, and tried out Cock & Bowl in Occoquan for lunch, and it was lovely.
Been wanting to try it out for a while now - got the brie & prosciutto and a nice Belgian […]
Been wanting to try it out for a while now - got the brie & prosciutto and a nice Belgian […]
Occoquan secures a game-changing $920,000 for stormwater remediation, paving the way for vital repairs and environmental improvements!
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#OccoquanPrinceWilliamCounty #VA #CitizenPortal #EnvironmentalRemediation #FederalFunding #OccoquanStormwater #CommunityEngagement
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#OccoquanPrinceWilliamCounty #VA #CitizenPortal #EnvironmentalRemediation #FederalFunding #OccoquanStormwater #CommunityEngagement
Occoquan advances $920,000 EPA stormwater grant and prepares RFQ for repairs
Town staff reported that a $920,000 Community Project Funding allocation for stormwater remediation was executed, the EPA issued a CATEX, and staff had initiated reimbursement requests and drafted an RFQ for procurement review.
citizenportal.ai
November 6, 2026 at 6:48 AM
Occoquan secures a game-changing $920,000 for stormwater remediation, paving the way for vital repairs and environmental improvements!
Click to read more!
#OccoquanPrinceWilliamCounty #VA #CitizenPortal #EnvironmentalRemediation #FederalFunding #OccoquanStormwater #CommunityEngagement
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#OccoquanPrinceWilliamCounty #VA #CitizenPortal #EnvironmentalRemediation #FederalFunding #OccoquanStormwater #CommunityEngagement
On this day in 1917, suffragists were brutally beaten and tortured because they were peacefully protesting for the right to vote. Learn about the Night of Terror.
#OTD #OTDIH #WomensRights #CivilDisobedience #VotingRights
#OTD #OTDIH #WomensRights #CivilDisobedience #VotingRights
November 14, 2026 at 8:06 PM
On this day in 1917, suffragists were brutally beaten and tortured because they were peacefully protesting for the right to vote. Learn about the Night of Terror.
#OTD #OTDIH #WomensRights #CivilDisobedience #VotingRights
#OTD #OTDIH #WomensRights #CivilDisobedience #VotingRights
Today was a Small Business Thursday…which we need to come up with some alliteration for…Tiny Business Thursday doesn’t feel quite right.
The cool stationary shop in Occoquan had their Holiday Happy Hour - new holiday merch out, 15% off sale, and wine & snacks. I’M IN.
Got a few things for […]
The cool stationary shop in Occoquan had their Holiday Happy Hour - new holiday merch out, 15% off sale, and wine & snacks. I’M IN.
Got a few things for […]
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mastodon.social
November 6, 2026 at 1:23 AM
Today was a Small Business Thursday…which we need to come up with some alliteration for…Tiny Business Thursday doesn’t feel quite right.
The cool stationary shop in Occoquan had their Holiday Happy Hour - new holiday merch out, 15% off sale, and wine & snacks. I’M IN.
Got a few things for […]
The cool stationary shop in Occoquan had their Holiday Happy Hour - new holiday merch out, 15% off sale, and wine & snacks. I’M IN.
Got a few things for […]
It feels harder every day to have a “No money for giant companies” day. We *almost* got there - Uber got some $ from us, cause dinner with drinks, but that was the only Big Business getting my cash today.
And my brother & I are planning another Occoquan outing where we split up and meet for […]
And my brother & I are planning another Occoquan outing where we split up and meet for […]
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mastodon.social
November 6, 2026 at 1:25 AM
It feels harder every day to have a “No money for giant companies” day. We *almost* got there - Uber got some $ from us, cause dinner with drinks, but that was the only Big Business getting my cash today.
And my brother & I are planning another Occoquan outing where we split up and meet for […]
And my brother & I are planning another Occoquan outing where we split up and meet for […]
November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor the rich cultures, traditions, and histories of Indigenous peoples. The name "Occoquan" is a reminder of that history.
November 4, 2026 at 4:51 PM
November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor the rich cultures, traditions, and histories of Indigenous peoples. The name "Occoquan" is a reminder of that history.
Commonly translated as "at the end of the water," Occoquan comes from the language of the Doeg people, who lived along these waterways long before European settlement.
Want to learn more about the Native peoples who first shaped this land?
Want to learn more about the Native peoples who first shaped this land?
November 4, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Commonly translated as "at the end of the water," Occoquan comes from the language of the Doeg people, who lived along these waterways long before European settlement.
Want to learn more about the Native peoples who first shaped this land?
Want to learn more about the Native peoples who first shaped this land?
Initially mostly ignored, public favor turned against the suffragettes after the US joined WWI and their protest gained more notoriety. The protestors were arrested and sent to the Occoquan Workhouse in Lorton #Virginia, where conditions were appalling.
November 4, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Initially mostly ignored, public favor turned against the suffragettes after the US joined WWI and their protest gained more notoriety. The protestors were arrested and sent to the Occoquan Workhouse in Lorton #Virginia, where conditions were appalling.
Town of Occoquan residents will also vote for council members.
Inside polling places, authorized representatives of political parties may observe elections, but additional observers from outside agencies or organizations have not been authorized.
Inside polling places, authorized representatives of political parties may observe elections, but additional observers from outside agencies or organizations have not been authorized.
November 3, 2026 at 10:03 AM
Town of Occoquan residents will also vote for council members.
Inside polling places, authorized representatives of political parties may observe elections, but additional observers from outside agencies or organizations have not been authorized.
Inside polling places, authorized representatives of political parties may observe elections, but additional observers from outside agencies or organizations have not been authorized.
Yesterday, I applied at the very last minute for an author event at the Workhouse Arts Center (a converted prison near Occoquan, VA, that is used for art and festivals). It's in two weeks. I hope I get in!
November 1, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Yesterday, I applied at the very last minute for an author event at the Workhouse Arts Center (a converted prison near Occoquan, VA, that is used for art and festivals). It's in two weeks. I hope I get in!
Ours is a large neighborhood up against the Occoquan and Potomac rivers. Lots of kids…none out last night. We walked up to the school to see.
November 1, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Ours is a large neighborhood up against the Occoquan and Potomac rivers. Lots of kids…none out last night. We walked up to the school to see.
Only 20 days left until Seal the Deal! We’re honored to be fully booked and can’t wait to celebrate our newest couples in beautiful Occoquan. Picture stunning views, gorgeous florals, and unforgettable moments. Here’s to love, laughter, and new beginnings!
November 1, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Only 20 days left until Seal the Deal! We’re honored to be fully booked and can’t wait to celebrate our newest couples in beautiful Occoquan. Picture stunning views, gorgeous florals, and unforgettable moments. Here’s to love, laughter, and new beginnings!