The City of Fairfax, Virginia, is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Nestled in the suburban expanse of the Washington DC metro region, the City of Fairfax is an oasis, unique and brimming with vitality. The six-square-mile jurisdiction in the heart of Northern Virginia was founded in 1805 as the Town of Providence. The City of Fairfax was established as an independent city in 1961. It was, and still is, at the crossroads of Northern Virginia. Rich in history and heritage, residents and visitors enjoy a small-town atmosphere and an abundance of cultural and recreational pursuits in the midst of a bustling metropolitan area. As the City’s first mayor, John C. Wood said in 1962, “Fairfax has a wonderful past and present and an even greater future.”
Founding Frenemies: Hamilton and The Virginians Traveling ExhibitionVirginians were among Alexander Hamilton's most influential allies and his worst enemies. Hamilton’s relationships with these Virginians helped shap... Read More
Kids and Crafts: Hamilton!Come to the "room where it happens" at the Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center for fun activities and crafts revolving around Alexander Hamilton! No reg... Read More
