Fairfax County

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Fairfax County has roots in the founding of America in many different respects. Founding Fathers George Washington and George Mason made their homes here and those are some of the most visited historic sites in the Commonwealth. We are also home to the National Museum of the United States Army and the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center – which tell the tales of individuals and institutions that gave all they had to advance America across the centuries through sacrifice and innovation.
These sites, and dozens of others, not only highlight the revolution that defined America’s earliest existence, but also the continuing evolution of America as the destiny of our nation unfolded through a beautifully diverse collection of cultures and beliefs all striving to make our country as good as it possibly could be.

Local Events

Purple Heart Commemoration at Mount VernonPurple Heart Commemoration at Mount Vernon
August 09, 2025 - August 09, 2025
Fairfax County

Pay tribute to the oldest military decoration in the U.S. at the home of its founder, George Washington. Join Mount Vernon and members of the Milit... Read More

Sensational Sports Trivia NightSensational Sports Trivia Night
September 06, 2025 - September 06, 2025
Fairfax County

Join the Friends of Green Spring Gardens (FROGS) and test your knowledge at our Sensational Sports Themed Trivia Night! Grab your family and friends a... Read More

Fall Plant and Garden Sale at Mount VernonFall Plant and Garden Sale at Mount Vernon
September 06, 2025 - September 06, 2025
Fairfax County

The same plants grown at George Washington's estate can now adorn your garden. Shop for seasonal color and heirloom plants along with native perennial... Read More

George Washington Patriot RunGeorge Washington Patriot Run
September 07, 2025 - September 07, 2025
Fairfax County

Join George Washington's Mount Vernon for a 10-miler and 5K race along the George Washington Memorial Parkway. Cross the finish line with the ... Read More

Colonial Market & Fair at Mount VernonColonial Market & Fair at Mount Vernon
September 13, 2025 - September 14, 2025
Fairfax County

Step back in time at Colonial Market & Fair, featuring food and wares made by colonial artisans. Hear live music from the colonial era, play 18th-... Read More

George Washington Whiskey TastingGeorge Washington Whiskey Tasting
September 20, 2025 - September 20, 2025
Fairfax County

At this outdoor event, sample George Washington's whiskey and other distilled spirits made at Washington's Distillery. In 1799, George Washington's... Read More

Sensory-Friendly Family Morning at Mount VernonSensory-Friendly Family Morning at Mount Vernon
September 20, 2025 - September 20, 2025
Fairfax County

Mount Vernon invites neurodivergent individuals and their families to explore the estate for a sensory-friendly morning. Take a special self-guide... Read More

George Washington Whiskey TastingGeorge Washington Whiskey Tasting
September 27, 2025 - September 27, 2025
Fairfax County

At this outdoor event, sample George Washington's whiskey and other distilled spirits made at Washington's Distillery. In 1799, George Washington's... Read More

Sensory-Friendly Family Morning at Mount VernonSensory-Friendly Family Morning at Mount Vernon
October 25, 2025 - October 25, 2025
Fairfax County

Mount Vernon invites neurodivergent individuals and their families to explore the estate for a sensory-friendly morning. Take a special self-guide... Read More

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Gretchen Bulova