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7 Best Things to Do in Lorton

With its stunning natural beauty, fascinating history, and arts and culture scene, Lorton is a unique and eclectic part of Fairfax County to explore and play. Whether you're a naturalist, history buff, golfer, beer drinker, or anything in between - you're bound to find something here! Here's our…

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How to Celebrate International Women's Day in Virginia

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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Black History in #FXVA: The Story of Laurel Grove School

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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Black History in #FXVA: The Story of Gum Springs

Prior to the Civil War, many of Virginia's communities were a place where Black Americans sought only to survive. However, along the banks of the Potomac River lies a special community that wasn't just for "surviving," but for African Americans to be free, seek refuge, and ultimately build a…

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