Today the City of Fairfax, through its elected officials and citizen involvement, continually strives to meet the changing and challenging needs of an increasingly and multi-cultural community.
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