Welcome to Architecture Digest: Fairfax County Edition, where we explore the most remarkable architectural designs and the brilliant minds behind the blueprints. The area is home to a diverse range of architectural marvels from the historic homes of George Washington and George Mason to contemporary…
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Fairfax County was founded in 1742 and has a long and fascinating history. But many of the histories that shape the County today happened thousands of years prior. Did you know that the county has an Archaeology and Collections Branch that helps to identify, preserve, and interpret the material…
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Celebrated from September 15 through October 15 since its expansion in 1988, Hispanic Heritage Month honors the historic and cultural achievements of Hispanic Americans and celebrates their contributions that have influenced the diversity of our society. Here in Fairfax County, individuals of…
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Updated 2024 July is a month filled with celebrations of independence, both in America and France. While Americans mark the Fourth of July, signifying their freedom from British rule, the French honor "Quatorze Juillet" on July 14, remembering the storming of the Bastille and the end of monarchy…
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As we approach our nation’s 250th birthday, it’s important to recognize the Revolutionary, Civil War, and military history that has defined Fairfax County and our nation over the years. The three itineraries below feature historic markers and sites from the Civil War. Complete them all in a long…
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Updated 2024 It is known as “America's Second Independence Day.” Yet there is no battle marking that day. No birthday of a new nation. Not even an anniversary of a document. Rather Juneteenth, the commemoration of freedom from slavery, commemorates June 19, 1865 - the date federal troops arrived in…
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For nearly 100 years, the Garden Club of Virginia has been hosting Historic Garden Week - the perfect way to dive into our region's history and get your floral fix at the same time! More than 150 homeowners will open their garden gates and doors to welcome visitors to their spectacular historic…
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Even in our darkest times, love is all around us. Civil War-era Northern Virginia illustrates many of these examples. During a time of great division, people helped each other. Soldiers were buoyed by the romantic letters they wrote home. Women took grave risks for love. Humanitarian efforts lifted…
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Imagine being an architect of the Bill of the Rights, a delegate to the Constitutional Convention, an OG Patriot and a Founding Father. Yet 250 years later, all anyone can talk about is the guy next door. It’s hard to fathom that two men as influential as George Mason and George Washington lived…
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From the American Revolution and Civil War to remote parks where spies exchanged information, Fairfax County has been home to history and intrigue since its founding in 1742. Our first president lived here. Battles were fought here. Military museums and memorials surround us. And aircraft from every…
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