A fun, history-filled program at the Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center where participants will explore one object from our exhibits or collections and do an activity and/or game, sing a song, do a craft and read a story—all connected to the featured object or its related themes. This program is suitable for ages 2-4 yrs. […]
Monthly meeting of the Historic Fairfax City, Inc. board of directors. Free and open to the public.
In Abigail: Founding Mother, national award-winning actor and storyteller, Megan Wells, brings Abigail Adams to life. In this humorous and historically accurate portrayal, Megan Wells vivifies the full measure of Abigail’s contribution to our democracy. Behind the scenes but very firm, Abigail rode the risky edge of feminine power. Not too much, not too little – […]
A fun, history-filled program at the Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center where participants will explore one object from our exhibits or collections and do an activity and/or game, sing a song, do a craft and read a story—all connected to the featured object or its related themes. This program is suitable for ages 2-4 yrs. […]
In honor of the Virginia 250th Celebration, we invite families to Historic Blenheim to learn about different immigrant cultures who have come to Virginia and Fairfax City over 250 years and in particular what they ate. We'll learn about different culinary traditions, do an activity and cook an actual dish. All participants must be registered. […]
Experience fun and engaging games from 250 years of Virginia's history. Participants will play a variety of outdoor games, including hoop rolling, kick the can, badminton, jarts, tug of war and historical baseball. All participants must be registered. This is a City of Fairfax VA250th Commemoration program. Register on the City's website: https://www.fairfaxva.gov/Events-directory/Historic-Resources/Games-From-the-Past
A fun, history-filled program at the Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center where participants will explore one object from our exhibits or collections and do an activity and/or game, sing a song, do a craft and read a story—all connected to the featured object or its related themes. This program is suitable for ages 2-4 yrs. […]
Monthly meeting of the Historic Fairfax City, Inc. board of directors. Free and open to the public.
Join author Len Tran for an inspiring discussion of his memoir, "Split Up by the Sea", which recounts his harrowing journey as a child refugee fleeing Vietnam with his father and 25 others after the Fall of Saigon. Tran will share his firsthand memories of survival at sea, life in a new country, and the […]
Come to Historic Blenheim to hone your skills and learn a variety of different crafts including how to craft wool, make bricks, and create candles. Wool crafting will include cleaning wool, carding wool, spinning wool, weaving wool and dyeing wool. All registered participants must be accompanied by an adult. This is a City of Fairfax […]
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