• Games From the Past

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

    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

    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
  • HFCI Board Meeting

    Fairfax City Hall Work Session Room 10455 Armstrong St., Fairfax, United States

    Monthly meeting of the Historic Fairfax City, Inc. board of directors. Free and open to the public.

    Free
  • Author Talk: “Split Up By the Sea” – A Memoir of Survival and Hope

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

    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 […]

    Free
  • Historic Crafts

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

    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 […]

    Free
  • Guided Tours of Ratcliffe-Allison-Pozer House

    Ratcliffe-Allison-Pozer House 10386 Main St, Fairfax, United States

    During the Fairfax Tour of Virginia’s Historic Garden Week, this beautifully preserved 1807 home will be open for visitors. Discover the legacy of Kitty Pozer, a founding member of the Fairfax Garden Club 100 years ago, and stroll through the charming Pozer Garden nestled behind the house. The tours will take place on Tuesday, April […]

    Free
  • 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