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.
Battle Brief - Lafayette's Well Conducted Retreat: The Battle of Barren Hill, 1778In the Spring of 1778, Continental Army commander George Washington entrusted the young Marquis de Lafayette with a strong detachment of his forces at... Read More
Free Admission to Mount Vernon for George Washington's BirthdayCelebrate the first president of the United States at his beloved home during the 250th anniversary of our nation's founding. Admission is free for Pr... Read More
Cocktails by Candlelight - Game Night! Join us for the first event in 2026. We’re ready to help you learn how to play 18th-century games. Many people in the 18th century played a variety ... Read More
Celebrate George Washington's 294th BirthdayCelebrate George Washington’s birthday during America’s Semiquincentennial with a day full of live music, historic demonstrations, and special com... Read More
NSO at Mount VernonDuring this three-part concert series, hear chamber music performed by members of the National Symphony Orchestra, followed by a reception of champagn... Read More
NSO at Mount VernonDuring this three-part concert series, hear chamber music performed by members of the National Symphony Orchestra, followed by a reception of champagn... Read More
