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Ways to Commemorate Juneteenth in the DC Area

Updated 2025 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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How to Spend Memorial Day In The Capital Region

Updated for 2025 Memorial Day Weekend is one of the best times to visit Fairfax County and the U.S. Capital Region. And it's also a great time for us to take a moment to remember what the day is really all about: honoring the brave men and women who gave their lives to protect ours. The sacrifices…

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Women's History in Fairfax County: Clara Barton's Legacy

“Well behaved women seldom make history.” —Laurel Thatcher Ulrich It may seem strange in the 21 st century to think of Clara Barton as anything but well behaved. But Clara defied norms and accomplished feats unheard of among other women of her time. She held jobs women weren’t supposed to hold. She…

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15 Hidden Civil War Sites in Northern Virginia

The cool thing about Fairfax County is that, at any given moment, you could be standing on hallowed ground and not even know it. You could be walking your dog through a wealthy neighborhood, attending church services or kicking back at a local winery, completely unaware of the Civil War history…

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Where to See Virginia Bluebell Flowers in Fairfax County

Updated for 2025 What is blooming in Northern Virginia right now? Virginia Bluebells! Each spring in Fairfax County, something magical happens: our woodland floors transform into carpets of wildflowers that beg to be seen! And, nearby, you’ll often find spots where significant moments in military…

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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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