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.
Winter GlowVisit Mount Vernon for an enchanted evening of festive lights and an 18th-century holiday experience. See the estate illuminated with brilliant lights... Read More
Santa at Colvin Run Mill-Sensory Friendly Times AvailableExperience the Holidays at Colvin Run Mill Experience the holiday spirit at historic Colvin Run Mill. Delight in the magic of the winter season with ... Read More
Christmas Illuminations at Mount VernonJoin Mount Vernon for a family-friendly celebration of the holiday season with an enchanted evening of Christmas Illuminations. Enjoy the atmospheric ... Read More
Holiday EntertainmentsTry your hand at popular card games of the period, learn about the music of the enslaved, and hear from Washington's closest friends about how the sea... Read More
Holiday TraditionsMake a pomander ball to fill your home with holiday scents, listen to the music of the season, and participate in a holiday story time. ... Read More
