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UID:2638-1771495200-1771497900@www.historicfairfax.org
SUMMARY:Museum Explorers
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis program is suitable for ages 2-4 yrs. \nRegistration is required. All registered participants must be accompanied by an adult. Use the links below to sign up: \nFebruary 5: Register \nFebruary 19: Register \nMarch 5: Register \nMarch 19: Register \nApril 2: Register
URL:https://www.historicfairfax.org/event/museum-explorers-2/
LOCATION:Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center\, 10209 Main Street\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Family
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fairfax City Office of Historic Resources":MAILTO:Susan.Gray@fairfaxva.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260216T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260216T110000
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CREATED:20260128T190258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T190258Z
UID:2655-1771236000-1771239600@www.historicfairfax.org
SUMMARY:Museum Skills: Historic Artifacts
DESCRIPTION:The first program in a series that focuses on children learning different museum- and history-related skills. Participants will learn about the importance of historical objects by looking at examples housed at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture for the Un/bound: Free Black Virginians exhibit\, discussing why objects are important to preserve and learning how to properly assess\, handle and display a real historical object. \nThis program is for ages 9-13. All registrants must be accompanied by an adult. This is a City of Fairfax VA250th Commemoration program. Register on the City’s website: https://www.fairfaxva.gov/Events-directory/Historic-Resources/Museum-Skills-Historic-Artifacts
URL:https://www.historicfairfax.org/event/museum-skills-historic-artifacts/
LOCATION:Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center\, 10209 Main Street\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Family
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.historicfairfax.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/museum-skills.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Fairfax City Office of Historic Resources":MAILTO:Susan.Gray@fairfaxva.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T150000
DTSTAMP:20260128T190801Z
CREATED:20260128T185405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T190801Z
UID:2649-1770555600-1770562800@www.historicfairfax.org
SUMMARY:Chocolate Through the Senses
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Historic Blenheim for a special hands-on program presented as part of the Chocolate Lovers Festival in Fairfax City! Families are invited to explore how colonial chocolate differed from the sweet treats we enjoy today through a series of interactive sensory stations. \nSmell the spices once mixed into 18th century chocolate\, feel the texture of cacao in its raw forms\, and taste American Heritage Chocolate inspired by historic recipes. Then compare it with modern chocolate to see how flavors have evolved over time. \nA fun\, engaging experience for chocolate lovers of all ages!
URL:https://www.historicfairfax.org/event/chocolate-through-the-senses-2/
LOCATION:Civil War Interpretive Center at Historic Blenheim\, 3610 Blenheim Blvd\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Family
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.historicfairfax.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/open-cities-chocolate-sensory-experience-image.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Fairfax City Office of Historic Resources":MAILTO:Susan.Gray@fairfaxva.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260128T184919Z
CREATED:20260128T184807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T184919Z
UID:2646-1770460200-1770480000@www.historicfairfax.org
SUMMARY:Chocolate Through the Senses
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Historic Blenheim for a special hands-on program presented as part of the Chocolate Lovers Festival in Fairfax City! Families are invited to explore how colonial chocolate differed from the sweet treats we enjoy today through a series of interactive sensory stations. \nSmell the spices once mixed into 18th century chocolate\, feel the texture of cacao in its raw forms\, and taste American Heritage Chocolate inspired by historic recipes. Then compare it with modern chocolate to see how flavors have evolved over time. \nA fun\, engaging experience for chocolate lovers of all ages!
URL:https://www.historicfairfax.org/event/chocolate-through-the-senses/
LOCATION:Civil War Interpretive Center at Historic Blenheim\, 3610 Blenheim Blvd\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Family
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.historicfairfax.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/open-cities-chocolate-sensory-experience-image.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Fairfax City Office of Historic Resources":MAILTO:Susan.Gray@fairfaxva.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T104500
DTSTAMP:20260128T184919Z
CREATED:20260128T184104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T184919Z
UID:2635-1770285600-1770288300@www.historicfairfax.org
SUMMARY:Museum Explorers
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis program is suitable for ages 2-4 yrs. \nRegistration is required. All registered participants must be accompanied by an adult. Use the links below to sign up: \nFebruary 5: Register \nFebruary 19: Register \nMarch 5: Register \nMarch 19: Register \nApril 2: Register
URL:https://www.historicfairfax.org/event/museum-explorers/
LOCATION:Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center\, 10209 Main Street\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Family
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.historicfairfax.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/museum-explorers-logo-nov-5-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Fairfax City Office of Historic Resources":MAILTO:Susan.Gray@fairfaxva.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T130000
DTSTAMP:20260128T185113Z
CREATED:20250625T193806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T185113Z
UID:2533-1754650800-1754658000@www.historicfairfax.org
SUMMARY:Dairy Day at Willcoxon Farm
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.historicfairfax.org/event/dairy-day-at-willcoxon-farm/
LOCATION:Civil War Interpretive Center at Historic Blenheim\, 3610 Blenheim Blvd\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Family
ORGANIZER;CN="Fairfax City Office of Historic Resources":MAILTO:Susan.Gray@fairfaxva.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T110000
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DTSTAMP:20260128T185152Z
CREATED:20250625T193421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T185152Z
UID:2529-1753354800-1753362000@www.historicfairfax.org
SUMMARY:Family Graffiti Event
DESCRIPTION:Express yourself with drawings and words and make something to take home. Help create a graffiti mural. Visit the graffiti left by Federal soldiers in the Historic Blenheim House and the Civil War Interpretive Center Gallery.
URL:https://www.historicfairfax.org/event/family-graffiti-event/
LOCATION:Civil War Interpretive Center at Historic Blenheim\, 3610 Blenheim Blvd\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Family
ORGANIZER;CN="Fairfax City Office of Historic Resources":MAILTO:Susan.Gray@fairfaxva.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250704T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250704T150000
DTSTAMP:20260128T185152Z
CREATED:20250625T193025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T185152Z
UID:2520-1751626800-1751641200@www.historicfairfax.org
SUMMARY:Independence Day Lawn Party and Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center's 33rd Birthday
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy lemonade\, birthday cupcakes\, and family activities as we celebrate the birthday of the USA and the Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center. Rest in the shade or tour the exhibitions inside\, including “WWII: Voices of Service.”
URL:https://www.historicfairfax.org/event/independence-day-lawn-party-and-fairfax-museum-and-visitor-centers-33rd-birthday/
LOCATION:Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center\, 10209 Main Street\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Family
ORGANIZER;CN="Fairfax City Office of Historic Resources":MAILTO:Susan.Gray@fairfaxva.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T160000
DTSTAMP:20260128T185152Z
CREATED:20250114T020328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T185152Z
UID:2415-1743418800-1743436800@www.historicfairfax.org
SUMMARY:School Day Out
DESCRIPTION:Join us for fun crafts and activities as we conclude our celebration of Women’s History Month!
URL:https://www.historicfairfax.org/event/school-day-out/
LOCATION:Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center\, 10209 Main Street\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Family
ORGANIZER;CN="Fairfax City Office of Historic Resources":MAILTO:Susan.Gray@fairfaxva.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241104T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241104T150000
DTSTAMP:20250113T201408Z
CREATED:20240915T225115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T201408Z
UID:2355-1730718000-1730732400@www.historicfairfax.org
SUMMARY:School Day Out Fun Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.historicfairfax.org/event/school-day-out-fun-day/
LOCATION:Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center\, 10209 Main Street\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Family
ORGANIZER;CN="Fairfax City Office of Historic Resources":MAILTO:Susan.Gray@fairfaxva.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T130000
DTSTAMP:20240608T212803Z
CREATED:20240608T205223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T212803Z
UID:2230-1729938600-1729947600@www.historicfairfax.org
SUMMARY:Interactive Plein Air Art Event with the Fairfax Art League
DESCRIPTION:Bring your painting and drawing materials and join local artists on the Historic Blenheim landscape! Have your face painted and paint pumpkins! Take a tour in the Historic Blenheim House to see the plein air watercolors created by the last descendant of the house\, Barbara Scott.  She invited her friends over for plein air parties! \nLimited art canvases will be supplied.  We will have paint available. You can also bring your own materials\, a stool or chair\, or a blanket to sit on.
URL:https://www.historicfairfax.org/event/interactive-plein-air-art-event-with-the-fairfax-art-league/
LOCATION:Civil War Interpretive Center at Historic Blenheim\, 3610 Blenheim Blvd\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family
ORGANIZER;CN="Fairfax City Office of Historic Resources":MAILTO:Susan.Gray@fairfaxva.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240808T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240808T130000
DTSTAMP:20240608T212735Z
CREATED:20240608T204946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T212735Z
UID:2228-1723114800-1723122000@www.historicfairfax.org
SUMMARY:Dairy Day at the Willcoxon Farm (Historic Blenheim)
DESCRIPTION:Historic Blenheim became a thriving dairy farm after the Civil War.  What do we get from cows?  MILK.  What can we make from milk? ICE CREAM and BUTTER. Learn about the former dairy farm and have fun making ice cream and butter at this family friendly event.
URL:https://www.historicfairfax.org/event/dairy-day-at-the-willcoxon-farm-historic-blenheim/
LOCATION:Civil War Interpretive Center at Historic Blenheim\, 3610 Blenheim Blvd\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family
ORGANIZER;CN="Fairfax City Office of Historic Resources":MAILTO:Susan.Gray@fairfaxva.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240726T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240726T130000
DTSTAMP:20240608T212819Z
CREATED:20240608T204802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T212819Z
UID:2226-1721991600-1721998800@www.historicfairfax.org
SUMMARY:Free Family Graffiti Event
DESCRIPTION:Federal soldiers left their names\, writing and drawings on the walls of the Historic Blenheim in 1862-63.  Join us on the landscape to express yourself with drawings and words and make something to take home!  Local muralists will guide and create a graffiti mural with visitors to be displayed onsite. Visit the graffiti left by Union soldiers in the site gallery and house.
URL:https://www.historicfairfax.org/event/free-family-graffiti-event/
LOCATION:Civil War Interpretive Center at Historic Blenheim\, 3610 Blenheim Blvd\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family
ORGANIZER;CN="Fairfax City Office of Historic Resources":MAILTO:Susan.Gray@fairfaxva.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T160000
DTSTAMP:20240608T213912Z
CREATED:20240608T203948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T213912Z
UID:2218-1718445600-1718467200@www.historicfairfax.org
SUMMARY:Fairfax City Juneteenth Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join the City of Fairfax in commemorating Juneteenth in Old Town Square. A formal ceremony at 10 a.m. will be followed by entertainment\, food trucks\, and activities for all. Fairfax City Historic Resources and other local history groups will be on hand to share information.
URL:https://www.historicfairfax.org/event/fairfax-city-juneteenth-celebration/
LOCATION:Old Town Square\, 10415 North Street\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.historicfairfax.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/FairfaxCityJuneteenth.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Fairfax City Office of Historic Resources":MAILTO:Susan.Gray@fairfaxva.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T160000
DTSTAMP:20240608T213650Z
CREATED:20240113T010956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T213650Z
UID:2060-1714212000-1714233600@www.historicfairfax.org
SUMMARY:Fairfax HisTree Day
DESCRIPTION:Discover the past and protect our future! This city event will combine living history presenters and music with learning and exploratory activities celebrating both Fairfax history and Earth Day. \nMore information: https://www.fairfaxva.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/20086/308
URL:https://www.historicfairfax.org/event/fairfax-histree-day/
LOCATION:Civil War Interpretive Center at Historic Blenheim\, 3610 Blenheim Blvd\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.historicfairfax.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/HisTreeDayFairfax-e1712774631304.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Fairfax City Office of Historic Resources":MAILTO:Susan.Gray@fairfaxva.gov
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240401T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240401T160000
DTSTAMP:20240608T213851Z
CREATED:20240219T192406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T213851Z
UID:2102-1711969200-1711987200@www.historicfairfax.org
SUMMARY:School Day Out: Kid Activities and Crafts
DESCRIPTION:On your School Day off\, come to the Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center for activities\, crafts\, and to visit our latest exhibitions. \nFor more information: https://www.fairfaxva.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/20354/19?selcat=125
URL:https://www.historicfairfax.org/event/school-day-out-kid-activities-and-crafts/
LOCATION:Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center\, 10209 Main Street\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family
ORGANIZER;CN="Fairfax City Office of Historic Resources":MAILTO:Susan.Gray@fairfaxva.gov
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