Fairfax County's
275th Anniversary 

Learn about the history and importance of this Smithsonian Museum located in Fairfax County near Dulles International Airport.

Learn about this colonial era town located in the southeast corner of Fairfax County, the archaeological efforts going to to discover...

Learn about the history of Dulles Airport from Keith Meurlin, who served as Washington Dulles International Airport's manager for 28...

Fairfax County Senior Archaeologist Christopher Sperling talks about finding a Civil War era "Corduroy Road" and what that tells us...

Learn about this historic section of Fairfax County and see some of the buildings there today that tells it's story.

This iconic event in the women's suffragist movement occurred in Lorton Virginia.

Learn why this mansion was burned to the ground, and how it helped Fairfax County's first responders become better prepared.

Find out more about this Fairfax County thoroughfare and where the word "turnpike" actually comes from.

Learn about how the history of eastern Fairfax County is preserved and displayed in the Franconia Museum.

Learn about Great Falls Grange and the importance of these establishments to American farmers in the early 20th century.

Did you know that there was a ship named the USS Fairfax County? And that it's bell is located in the County's Government Center today?...

Learn about the fascinating history behind some of the homes in Fairfax County.

Hear the story behind Luther Jackson High School - the first African American High School in Fairfax County.

Learn about the first park in the Fairfax County Park Authority.

Learn more about this longstanding county support center featuring counseling, support and education to people of all ages.

Historian Don Williams talks about some of the military history found throughout Fairfax County.

Learn about the history of the Massey Building

Learn about one of Fairfax County's most treasured annual fairs.

Learn about the Gum Springs area of Fairfax County from the Executive Director of the Gum Springs Historical Society and Museum - Ron...

Learn how Fairfax County developed the first Book Cart Drill Team in the United States of America.

Arvind Manocha, President and CEO of Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, details the history of the park and why it is...

Scott Stroh, Executive Director of Gunston Hall, tells the story of George Mason who was native resident of Fairfax County, and his...

On June 17, 2017 the 275th Anniversary Signature Celebration took place on the grounds surrounding the Historic Fairfax Courthouse.

Learn about Lord and Lady Fairfax as they visit the Historic Fairfax Courthouse as part of the 275th Anniversary Celebration.

Hear the story of how George Washington assumed command of the Continental Army.

Brian Conley, Fairfax County Archivist, tells the story of the heated and contentious decision for Fairfax County to Vote to Secede...

As part of Fairfax County's 275th Anniversary celebrations the OLLI Photography Club at George Mason University have captured the 2017...

Learn about the unique history of this park and how it played a crucial role in wildlife preservation, especially for the Bald Eagle.

As Alexandria develops into a regional commercial center due to it's prominent location along the Potomac River, it also becomes the...

Learn about the origins and WWII connection of the Great Falls Volunteer Fire Department as they celebrate 75 years.

Members of the Reston Historic Trust detail the history of Reston and what makes it so unique.

Local historian Don Hakenson details the story of one of the most audacious raids from the American Civil War - Confederate John S....

The head of the Falls Church Historical Commission details the history of The City of Falls Church.

Learn about the history of Fairfax Hospital (today known as INOVA Fairfax) and how it has grown into one of the most well-known and...

Discover the Fairfax Station Railroad Museum and the role it played in the history of Northern Virginia.

Discover a hidden Civil War roadway that was found in Fairfax during excavation for a shoulder and sidewalk improvement.

Learn about the Fairfax County History Commission's historic marker program.

Learn about the missile site in Lorton that was used as a deterrent to Soviet air attacks on Washington, DC during the Cold War.

Remembering George Mason University's men basketball team's historic run to the NCAA Final Four.

Watch history commissioner Lynne Garvey-Hodge portray Mrs. Robert Walker as she describes a Suffragist story.

Learn the story of how the Town of Clifton came to be and where you can explore it's history today.

Learn the history of two popular passenger railroads that once ran through Fairfax County.

Learn all about the history of the Town of Vienna and where you can still find that history today.

Learn about the history of Northern Virginia Community College - and where it's headed in the future.

Learn about the Legato School and also some of the various bus tours being offered throughout the county which encourage people to...

Learn the story behind the Laurel Grove School, one of the last remaining historically black one-room schoolhouses in Virginia.

The Historic Fairfax Courthouse hosts fun "mock trials" during the Chocolate Lovers Festival on February 4th and 5th.

Learn about the birth of the City of Fairfax, and why it left Fairfax County to form its own jurisdiction.

Martha Washington reminisces about her wedding day and describes her fondness of General Washington.

Learn about the Fairfax 275 celebration and the move of the historic Weights and Measures from the Alexandria to Fairfax County.

Interactive story map created by Fairfax County using images ,text, and links to provide a virtual experience of Old Colchester.

Take a tour of Fairfax County's Historical Highway Markers, sponsored by the County's History Commission, that commemorate people,...

Explore the 59 properties and districts located in Fairfax County that have been listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

View a list of historic buildings throughout Fairfax County that are open to the public and where history comes alive.

Historical sites, interesting individuals, fascinating stories, and remarkable events make up this collection of historical markers...

Browse a collection of historical images from Fairfax County that is currently housed in the Library of Virginia's digital collection.

Browse the collection of Fairfax County historical photos found in the Library of Congress' Digital Collection.