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. […]
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 […]
Old Town Fairfax Walking Tour 2024 Season Wrap Up
Another season for HFCI’s Old Town Walking Tour is done, the second since the Covid-19 hiatus. By all measures it was a success, with more tourists, more guides, and more […]
White House Ornament for Sale
As part of its fundraising efforts, HFCI sells the official White House Christmas ornament every year. This year’s ornament honors President Jimmy Carter. The ornament’s anchor shape, an iconic symbol […]
History of the Fairfax City Independence Day Parade
By Grace Brooks, HFCI volunteer On July 1, 1967, The Northern Virginia Sun informed its readers of the start of a new local tradition, stating, “The Fairfax City Council is […]
Recognition Brick Orders Due July 15
We are ready to submit another bulk order of HFCI recognition bricks. These handsomely engraved bricks adorn the walkway in front of the Fairfax Museum and Visitors Center. To order […]
Historic Preservation Month in the City of Fairfax
HFCI is excited to celebrate “Historic Preservation Month” in the City of Fairfax all month long in May. Thank you to Mayor Read and the City Council for recognizing the […]