Updated for 2024 Every year, starting in late November, George Washington's Mount Vernon infuses a healthy dose of holiday spirit and hospitality into its normal programming, resulting in a magical few weeks of memory-making opportunities for those who know when and where to find it. Below is your…
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Historically, Native American tribes chose to live near water sources like lakes, rivers, and coastlines. Water was a crucial element of survival, providing access to transportation, food sources like fish, and fertile land for farming. For many tribes, water was considered sacred and an essential…
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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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Updated for 2024 Legend has it that, each October, the veil between this world and the spirit world grows thinner leading up to All Hallows Eve, aka Halloween. It is a time to remember the dead. And some believe it is a time for the dead to visit us. Over the centuries, however, October 31 changed…
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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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Updated for 2024 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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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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