Educational Materials
We've assembled a collection of materials and resources for you to use to gain a better understanding of the county's history and how you can apply it to your educational efforts.

Look Back: Fairfax History Lesson Plans and Activities
Lesson plans that encourage students to explore the past of their own backyards. More

Fairfax County Government Lessons - High School
Worksheets, lesson plans, and educational tools all designed for high school students. More

Gunston Hall - Educator Resources
Examine George Mason and his political contributions to Virginia and the nation by studying the lessons found on the Gunston Hall website. More

Sully Historic Site - Educator Resources
Tours and activities focus on the food, clothing, slave life, and schooling of Sully's past residents. More

Fairfax County Civil War Brochure
Downloadable Civil War informational brochure created for the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War in Virginia. More

State and Local Government Lesson Ideas
Lessons about what our local and state governments do and how it affects your everyday life. More

Fairfax County Government Lessons - Middle School
Worksheets, lesson plans, and educational tools all designed for middle school students. More

Mount Vernon - Educator Resources
Utilize these resources that are designed to support further exploration into George Washington’s world. More

Washington Aqueduct/C&O Canal - Educator Resources
A classroom without walls for PreK-12 students to study a variety of subjects. More

Civil War Children's Literature List
This comprehensive children's reading list is compiled of books available at Fairfax County Public Libraries for you to check out. More

Bill of Rights Institute - George Mason Lesson Plan
Learn more about George Mason’s ideas that helped shape the country in this downloadable lesson plan. More

18th Century Craft Activity Ideas
Here you'll find a curated list of craft ideas and various projects for students to illustrate life in the early American colonies! More

Create Your Own Wig Craft Activity
A great children's activity where you make a replica of George Washington’s wig to celebrate this founding father and resident of Fairfax County. More

Civil War Education Kit
Explore educational resources developed by the Fairfax County History Commission to explore Fairfax County's amazing Civil War history. More

American History Film Project
This project based learning challenge is aimed at creating short videos telling the story or history of local people or events. More

Fairfax 275 Facebook Page
Follow the official Fairfax 275 Facebook page to see amazing historical images of the county and to get more information on the commemorations taking place throughout 2017! More

Visit our 275th Anniversary YouTube Channel
Enjoy a series of commemorative short videos produced by Fairfax County's own Channel 16 which highlight some of Fairfax County's significant historical moments. More

Request Use of Logo
Download an application to request use of the official logo of Fairfax County's 275th Anniversary celebration for your own website, collateral, or special project. More