Featured Board Member: Kevin Allexon
Where were you born? Arlington Heights, IL Where did you grow up? Waukesha, WI (suburban Milwaukee) Education University of Wisconsin-Madison; BS, political science, 1995 Career Highlights I began my career […]
Recognition Brick Orders Due March 1
Have you ever noticed the engraved brick walkway in front of the Fairfax Museum and Visitors Center on Main Street? HFCI sells these bricks to raise money to support preservation […]
Virginia 250 Passport Program
We are honored and excited that our very own Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center is one of the historic sites included in the Virginia 250 Passport program! Stop by the […]
Old Town Tours End Season in Good Shape
By Mitch Sutterfield, Old Town Tours Coordinator, Historic Fairfax City, Inc. HFCI’s Old Town Tours had a lively season in 2025, expanding our lineup of expert guides and events. In […]
White House 2025 Ornament Sale
As part of its fundraising efforts, HFCI sells the official White House Christmas ornament every year. This year’s ornament celebrates the 150th anniversary of State Dinners at the Executive Mansion. […]
Fairfax History: Sideburn Station and Sideburn Road
By Paige Johnson In the early 1850’s, the Orange & Alexandria Railroad (now Southern Railroad) was built through Fairfax County with stations at Springfield (aka Daingerfield’s), Burke, Sideburn (abandoned), Fairfax […]
Fairfax History: John Rowe
By Paige Johnson John “Jack” Rowe was born a slave in Fairfax County, Virginia, in April 1830. He was the slave of Thomas and Hannah (Morris) Moore of Fairfax Court […]
Celebrating Historic Preservation Month in Fairfax City
HFCI is excited to celebrate “Historic Preservation Month” in the City of Fairfax this May once again. Thank you to Mayor Read and the City Council for recognizing the importance […]
Recognition Brick Orders Due March 31
If you have ever visited the Fairfax Museum and Visitors Center on Main Street, you may have seen the front walkway adorned with engraved bricks. Sale of these bricks helps […]
Remembering Jim and Shirley Draper
By Page Johnson, HFCI Board Member The house we know as the Sisson House stands on the 10-acre campus of Fairfax City Hall. The earliest portion of this house was […]