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.
Patriots Path: A Revolutionary War Encampment at Mount VernonWhat was life like for Continental soldiers and patriots during the Revolutionary War? Immerse yourself in the daily life of soldiers, military off... Read More
George Washington Whiskey TastingSample George Washington's whiskey and other distilled spirits made at Washington's Distillery. In 1799, George Washington's distillery produced ne... Read More
Independence Fireworks at Mount VernonWatch a dazzling fireworks show at George Washington's estate! On June 27-28 and July 4, relax on the east lawn and watch fireworks soar over the Poto... Read More
Independence Fireworks at Mount VernonWatch a dazzling fireworks show at George Washington's estate! On June 27-28 and July 4, relax on the east lawn and watch fireworks soar over the Poto... Read More
The Situation Room Roleplaying ExperienceStep back in time to 1790s Philadelphia with a roleplaying experience, the Situation Room. During this 75-minute game, the actions you take will decid... Read More
Independence Fireworks at Mount VernonWatch a dazzling fireworks show at George Washington's estate! On June 27-28 and July 4, relax on the east lawn and watch fireworks soar over the Poto... Read More
Reading of the Declaration of Independence at Historic Pohick ChurchAs part of the Virginia 250th Anniversary Celebration, the community is invited on Friday, July 4 to a free public reading of the Declaration of Indep... Read More
An American Celebration at Mount VernonCelebrate our nation's founding at the home of America's first president! Hear former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger deliver a keynote a... Read More
Mill in Motion at Colvin Run MillExplore Colvin Run Mill to see how it operated in 1811. Hear and feel the Mill grinding grain. Learn about Oliver Evans and his first US patents that ... Read More
VA250 Mobile Museum Experience visits Vienna, VirginiaSupport Vienna’s Celebration of the USA250 Anniversary! Visit a hands-on interactive museum on wheels. This mobile museum highlights key stories of ... Read More
Children's Book Talk at Mount Vernon: First Ladies Make HistoryExplore the lives and legacies of the first ladies at a reading of the award-winning new children’s book, First Ladies Make History. Join the aut... Read More
Archaeology Family Day at Mount VernonExplore how archaeology has shaped what we know about the Washingtons, the lives of the enslaved people who lived at Mount Vernon, and the 18th centur... Read More
Mill in Motion at Colvin Run MillExplore Colvin Run Mill to see how it operated in 1811. Hear and feel the Mill grinding grain. Learn about Oliver Evans and his first US patents that ... Read More
Meet us at the Movies Trivia NightJoin the Friends of Green Spring Gardens (FROGS) and test your knowledge at our Meet us at the Movies Themed Trivia Night! Grab your family and friend... Read More
Mill in Motion at Colvin Run MillExplore Colvin Run Mill to see how it operated in 1811. Hear and feel the Mill grinding grain. Learn about Oliver Evans and his first US patents that ... Read More
Purple Heart Commemoration at Mount VernonPay 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
Mill in Motion at Colvin Run MillExplore Colvin Run Mill to see how it operated in 1811. Hear and feel the Mill grinding grain. Learn about Oliver Evans and his first US patents that ... Read More
Sensational Sports Trivia NightJoin 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
George Washington Patriot RunJoin 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
