• The River Where America Began: HFCI Annual Membership Meeting

    Civil War Interpretive Center at Historic Blenheim 3610 Blenheim Blvd, Fairfax, VA, United States

    Join members of HFCI at our annual meeting and program. You do not have to be an HFCI member to attend, but we hope you will join! Our guest speaker will be Bob Deans, who will entertain us with a lecture on "The River Where America Began: A Journey Along the James" Bob Deans is […]

    Free
  • Museum Explorers

    Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center 10209 Main Street, Fairfax, VA, United States

    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. […]

    Free
  • Cooking Through History

    Civil War Interpretive Center at Historic Blenheim 3610 Blenheim Blvd, Fairfax, VA, United States

    Come to Historic Blenheim as we take you through the history of a specific dish and how food can teach us about communities and cultures! Participants will learn fascinating food history, do an activity and cook a real dish that they can sample. Each date features a different food. Registration is required. All participants under […]

    Free
  • Old Town Fairfax Walking Tour

    Historic Fairfax Courthouse 4000 Chain Bridge Rd., Fairfax, VA, United States

    Enjoy a free guided walking tour through Old Town Fairfax. See the original Courthouse (built in 1800) where George and Martha Washington’s wills are stored. Explore sites of Civil War violence, espionage, and unlikely romance centered around that Rebel bandit, John S. Mosby. And discover local grandees like Ratcliffe, Farr, and Willard, whose legacies formed […]

    Free
  • Museum Explorers

    Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center 10209 Main Street, Fairfax, VA, United States

    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. […]

    Free
  • Cooking Through History

    Civil War Interpretive Center at Historic Blenheim 3610 Blenheim Blvd, Fairfax, VA, United States

    Come to Historic Blenheim as we take you through the history of a specific dish and how food can teach us about communities and cultures! Participants will learn fascinating food history, do an activity and cook a real dish that they can sample. Each date features a different food. Registration is required. All participants under […]

    Free
  • Museum Explorers

    Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center 10209 Main Street, Fairfax, VA, United States

    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. […]

    Free
  • 250 Years of Maps!

    Civil War Interpretive Center at Historic Blenheim 3610 Blenheim Blvd, Fairfax, VA, United States

    Kids will explore 250 years of maps in Virginia and the Fairfax area, learn how to use maps, discuss how maps have changed over the centuries, use a compass and a map, and create their own maps. All registered participants must be accompanied by an adult. Ages: 7-13 Free, Registration Required Visit: https://www.fairfaxva.gov/Events-directory/Historic-Resources/Q2-AprMayJun-HH/250-Years-of-Maps-Program

    Free
  • Corsets and Contraband: African American Labor in the Fight for Freedom

    Civil War Interpretive Center at Historic Blenheim 3610 Blenheim Blvd, Fairfax, VA, United States

    Come to Historic Blenheim for a drop-in program exploring the courageous contributions of African American women during the Civil War. Engage with living historians and discover the remarkable stories of three extraordinary women: Lucy Ann Walker (The Clothesline Spy), interpreted by Yvette Blake; Mary Bowser (The Confederate White House Black Dispatcher), interpreted by Denise Benedetto; […]

    Free
  • Old Town Fairfax Walking Tour

    Historic Fairfax Courthouse 4000 Chain Bridge Rd., Fairfax, VA, United States

    Enjoy a free guided walking tour through Old Town Fairfax. See the original Courthouse (built in 1800) where George and Martha Washington’s wills are stored. Explore sites of Civil War violence, espionage, and unlikely romance centered around that Rebel bandit, John S. Mosby. And discover local grandees like Ratcliffe, Farr, and Willard, whose legacies formed […]

    Free