Fairfax County History and Heritage

History

Explore The History and Heritage Sites of Fairfax County


America Divided

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.

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The Revolutionary Era

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

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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.

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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.

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