Mount Holly is a part of the Northern Neck region of Virginia known for its beautiful waterways and storied history. Nearby attractions include Voorhees Nature Preserve, a bald eagle habitat, and Westmoreland State Park, where visitors enjoy recreational activities including hiking, fishing, boating and kayaking. The area is also home to many important historical sites including the George Washington Birthplace National Monument and Stratford Hall, ancestral home of General Robert E. Lee. Among the biggest companies in Mount Holly are Murphy Seed Service Incorporated and Westmoreland County Rescue Squad. The biggest schools here are Rappahannock Community College and the Northern Neck Technical Center. One of the best places to visit when you are in Mount Holly is the Northern Neck Birding Trail, a habitat for bald eagles, songbirds and butterflies.