Games From the Past

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 ......More

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

Civil War Interpretive Center at Historic Blenheim, 3610 Blenheim Blvd, Fairfax, VA, 22030, United States

Museum Explorers

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 relate......More

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. Registration is required. All registered participants must be accompanied by an adult. Use the links below to sign up: February 5: Register February 19: Register March 5: Register March 19: Register April 2: Register

Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center, 10209 Main Street, Fairfax, VA, 22030, United States

HFCI Board Meeting

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

Fairfax City Hall Work Session Room, 10455 Armstrong St., Fairfax, 22030, United States

Author Talk: “Split Up By the Sea" - A Memoir of Survival and Hope

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 s......More

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 enduring resilience of those seeking freedom and opportunity in America. The talk will take place at Historic Blenheim, 3610 Blenheim Blvd. Register for the event on the City’s website: https://www.fairfaxva.gov/Events-directory/Historic-Resources/Author-Talk-Split-Up-By-the-Sea-A-Vietnamese-Refugees-Memoir-of-Survival-and-Hope

Civil War Interpretive Center at Historic Blenheim, 3610 Blenheim Blvd, Fairfax, VA, 22030, United States

Historic Crafts

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 partic......More

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 VA250th Commemoration program. Register on the City’s website: https://www.fairfaxva.gov/Events-directory/Historic-Resources/Historic-Crafts

Civil War Interpretive Center at Historic Blenheim, 3610 Blenheim Blvd, Fairfax, VA, 22030, United States

Guided Tours of Ratcliffe-Allison-Pozer House

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 nestl......More

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 21st from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and are free. Ratcliffe-Allison-Pozer house is located at 10386 Main St., Fairfax, VA 22030.

Ratcliffe-Allison-Pozer House, 10386 Main St, Fairfax, 22030, United States