Mount Vernon - Education Center Rendering - George Washington Revolutionary Life Exhibit - U2C

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250 Years

of American History in Fairfax County, Virginia

Wolf Trap Exterior

Commemorate

250 Years

of American History in Fairfax County, Virginia

Flowery Love Letters in Front of the Fountain at Reston Town Center

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250 Years

of American History in Fairfax County, Virginia

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center - Space Shuttle Discovery - Matador -

Commemorate

250 Years

of American History in Fairfax County, Virginia

Anna Maria Lane and her Husband

Commemorate

250 Years

of American History in Fairfax County, Virginia

Fairfax County Commemorates 250 Years of America

In 1776, America was born of revolution - a war, yes, but also a revolution of ideas. Virginia stood at the heart of that movement, and Fairfax County was where much of it took shape. From the founders who penned words meant to propel a nation forward, to generations who fought, led, and innovated to bring those words closer to reality, Virginians have played a pivotal role in the American story. That story continues here, in the distinctive places, people, and struggles - for civil, human, educational, and environmental rights - that define Fairfax County today.

Fairfax250: Start Here

Fairfax250: Start Here

Explore the historic sites, signature events, and special programming that commemorate America's 250th throughout Fairfax County.

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America's 250th: Fairfax County History Trail Pass

Explore Fairfax County's wide range of historic and cultural attractions and be entered to win monthly prizes. For every site you visit and check in to during any given month, you will receive an entry to win that month's prize. The more places you check in, the more entries you receive to win that month's prize.

January Prize: George Washington's Mount Vernon Yearly Membership
February Prize: Fairfax County RecCenter Annual Membership Pass
March Prize: $250 Wolf Trap Gift Card
April Prize: $250 Wine Gift Cards ($125 Winery at Bull Run / $125 Paradise Springs Winery)
May Prize: $250 Gift Certificate to River-Sea Chocolate Factory

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