Fairfax County History and Heritage

History and Heritage

History was made in Fairfax County. Living museums, historic homes, reenactments at Civil War battlefields, and world class museums are only part of what you'll find when it's time for history to come alive. The experiences you'll encounter will give you a greater understanding of this region's role in defining America, but it's up to you to determine what kind of history you'll make once you're here.

Explore The History and Heritage Sites of Fairfax County

Civil War sites in Fairfax County

There's no better way to pay homage to America's greatest internal struggle than visiting the soil on which it took place. Fairfax County is situated just miles away from the boundary that divided our country during the great Civil War.

Revolutionary War Era Sites in Fairfax County

Visit Fairfax County to witness the daily lives of our Founding Fathers.

All Fairfax County Historic Sites

Fairfax County has an array of entertaining sites for all history enthusiasts, whether it's the Civil War, the Revolutionary War, or Fairfax County's own history.

Fairfax County, Virginia Historical Markers

Check out the new Fairfax County Historical Marker Guide. The Guide provides residents and visitors to Fairfax County with a backdrop of local history as memorialized in the sixty-six (66) Virginia historical markers located in the county.

The Virginia Room

The Virginia Room invites you to take advantage of one of the most comprehensive collections of historical and genealogical information in Northern Virginia. Download their brochure by clicking on the link below to get started!