Sitting high on the banks of the Potomac River not far from Washington, DC, step back in time to the days of the Revolutionary War and the birth of this nation at George Washington’s Mount Vernon, the home of the Father to the Nation and America’s first president. Once a thriving 18th-century…
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Bloom, baby bloom! It's BACK: The annual National Cherry Blossom Festival is a beloved annual tradition in Washington, D.C. to commemorate the gift of 3,000 cherry trees from Tokyo to the United States in 1912. However, the festival's fun has expanded beyond the National Mall to be celebrated…
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A large part of Fairfax County's creative spirit flourishes at the Workhouse Arts Center, known for its galleries and exhibitions, performing arts experiences, and all things imaginative. However, beneath the surface of its extensive art collection is a revolutionary story of resilience that changed…
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"Wishing you a pot o’ gold, And all the joy your heart can hold." - Unknown My name is Patrick. My grandfather was born in County Cork, Ireland. My great-grandfather and great-grandmother were from County Louth, Ireland. I have freckles. And if I let my beard grow long enough you can see hints of…
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Fairfax County's gardens are a delight all year round. Spring in particular is a stunning display of flora and fauna. It's during this time that multitudes of visitors flock to the Washington, DC and Northern Virginia region to see the spectacle that is the National Cherry Blossom Festival, which…
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International Women’s Day is March 8, but in Fairfax County, we can’t help but celebrate it every day. Because everywhere you look in the county, you’ll find women who’ve changed history, preserved history, and broken all molds. America celebrated the centennial of the ratification of the 19th…
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Today, it is well known that Fairfax County public schools are regarded as some of the very best in the country, teaching hundreds of thousands of students from a variety of diverse cultures and backgrounds. However, there was a time in the not-so-distant past when Black Americans who wished to have…
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Time is flying by, and we're already headed into March - which means spring is upon us. Bring on the blooming flowers, green grass, singing birds, and sunshine! Warm weather brings a myriad of events and activities to enjoy in Fairfax County. Here is your go-to guide for things to do in Virginia in…
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Visit any major city in the US and it could cost you $20 per person just to visit their art museum. Visit Washington, DC, however, and you can tour major art galleries, all the Smithsonian museums, and the city’s iconic monuments for free. It’s a little-known, but budget-friendly, fact. And get…
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The Fairfax County Park Authority is one of the most celebrated park systems in the nation. Their facilities, golf courses, trails, parks, and programs and activities offer visitors and residents alike wonderful opportunities to exercise, or simply get outside and engage with history and nature. One…
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