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The U.S. Army Turns 250: Ways You Can Join the Celebration
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Did you know the U.S. Army is a year older than the United States itself? The oldest and largest military branch in the United States was formed on…
Ways to Commemorate Juneteenth in the DC Area
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Updated 2025 It is known as “America's Second Independence Day.” Yet there is no battle marking that day. No birthday of a new…
Women's History in Fairfax County: Clara Barton's Legacy
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“Well behaved women seldom make history.” —Laurel Thatcher Ulrich It may seem strange in the 21 st century to think of Clara…
15 Hidden Civil War Sites in Northern Virginia
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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…
Women Who Made History in Northern Virginia: A 2-Day Itinerary
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Fairfax County has a long history of courageous, pioneering women, from fearless spies in the Civil War to those whose determination turned a farm…
Your Guide to Washington, DC and Northern Virginia’s Iconic Cherry Blossoms & Festival
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Each year, a million-plus people make the exodus to Washington, DC’s Tidal Basin area to catch the cherry blossoms during their short blooming…
How to Celebrate International Women's Day in Virginia
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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…
George Was Here: Places to Walk in George Washington's Footsteps
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In the 67 years he walked the earth, George Washington perhaps made more of an impact than nearly any other historical figure in America. He battled a…