Historic Fairfax Courthouse

Enjoy a free guided walking tour through Old Town Fairfax. See the original Courthouse (built in 1800) where George and Martha Washington’s wills are stored. Explore sites of Civil War violence, espionage, and unlikely romance centered around that Rebel bandit, John S. Mosby. And discover local grandees like Ratcliffe, Farr, and Willard, whose legacies formed our City.
The tour starts at the front of the Historic Fairfax Courthouse (corner of Main St. and Chain Bridge Rd.)
We recommend you wear a hat and sturdy walking shoes, and bring a bottle of water.
Reservations are requested. Please reserve your spot using Eventbrite:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/old-town-fairfax-walking-tour-tickets-1988758735915" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">eventbrite.com/e/old-town-fairfax-walking-tour-tickets-1988758735915</a>

Local Event: Old Town Fairfax Walking Tour

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Old Town Fairfax Walking Tour

Enjoy a free guided walking tour through Old Town Fairfax. See the original Courthouse (built in 1800) where George and Martha...

Enjoy a free guided walking tour through Old Town Fairfax. See the original Courthouse (built in 1800) where George and Martha Washington’s wills are stored. Explore sites of Civil War violence, espionage, and unlikely romance centered around that Rebel bandit, John S. Mosby. And discover local grandees like Ratcliffe, Farr, and Willard, whose legacies formed our City.
The tour starts at the front of the Historic Fairfax Courthouse (corner of Main St. and Chain Bridge Rd.)
We recommend you wear a hat and sturdy walking shoes, and bring a bottle of water.
Reservations are requested. Please reserve your spot using Eventbrite: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/old-town-fairfax-walking-tour-tickets-1988759569408" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">eventbrite.com/e/old-town-fairfax-walking-tour-tickets-1988759569408</a>

Enjoy a free guided walking tour through Old Town Fairfax. See the original Courthouse (built in 1800) where George and Martha Washington’s wills are stored. Explore sites of Civil War violence, espionage, and unlikely romance centered around that Rebel bandit, John S. Mosby. And discover local grandees like Ratcliffe, Farr, and Willard, whose legacies formed our City.
The tour starts at the front of the Historic Fairfax Courthouse (corner of Main St. and Chain Bridge Rd.)
We recommend you wear a hat and sturdy walking shoes, and bring a bottle of water.
Reservations are requested. Please reserve your spot using Eventbrite:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/old-town-fairfax-walking-tour-tickets-1988759867299" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">eventbrite.com/e/old-town-fairfax-walking-tour-tickets-1988759867299</a>

Enjoy a free guided walking tour through Old Town Fairfax. See the original Courthouse (built in 1800) where George and Martha Washington’s wills are stored. Explore sites of Civil War violence, espionage, and unlikely romance centered around that Rebel bandit, John S. Mosby. And discover local grandees like Ratcliffe, Farr, and Willard, whose legacies formed our City.
The tour starts at the front of the Historic Fairfax Courthouse (corner of Main St. and Chain Bridge Rd.)
We recommend you wear a hat and sturdy walking shoes, and bring a bottle of water.
Reservations are requested. Please reserve your spot using Eventbrite:&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/old-town-fairfax-walking-tour-tickets-1988760017749" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">eventbrite.com/e/old-town-fairfax-walking-tour-tickets-1988760017749</a>

Enjoy a free guided walking tour through Old Town Fairfax. See the original Courthouse (built in 1800) where George and Martha Washington’s wills are stored. Explore sites of Civil War violence, espionage, and unlikely romance centered around that Rebel bandit, John S. Mosby. And discover local grandees like Ratcliffe, Farr, and Willard, whose legacies formed our City.
The tour starts at the front of the Historic Fairfax Courthouse (corner of Main St. and Chain Bridge Rd.)
We recommend you wear a hat and sturdy walking shoes, and bring a bottle of water.
Reservations are requested. Please reserve your spot using Eventbrite:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/old-town-fairfax-walking-tour-tickets-1988760304607" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">eventbrite.com/e/old-town-fairfax-walking-tour-tickets-1988760304607</a>

Enjoy a free guided walking tour through Old Town Fairfax. See the original Courthouse (built in 1800) where George and Martha Washington’s wills are stored. Explore sites of Civil War violence, espionage, and unlikely romance centered around that Rebel bandit, John S. Mosby. And discover local grandees like Ratcliffe, Farr, and Willard, whose legacies formed our City.
The tour starts at the front of the Historic Fairfax Courthouse (corner of Main St. and Chain Bridge Rd.)
We recommend you wear a hat and sturdy walking shoes, and bring a bottle of water.
Reservations are requested. Please reserve your spot using Eventbrite:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/old-town-fairfax-walking-tour-tickets-1988760423964" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">eventbrite.com/e/old-town-fairfax-walking-tour-tickets-1988760423964</a>

Catherine Foster

Michael O'Connell

Washington Metropolitan Area

Patch AM Team

George Mason

Fairfax city

Fairfax

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Long Branch

Mantua

Fair Oaks

Oakton

Burke Centre

Merrifield

Fair Lakes

The Falls Church Episcopal

As a musical prelude to our country 250th
anniversary, we present a celebration of the people, stories, and songs that give voice to the American spirit and our unique and varied musical identity.
The program begins with the traditions of Indigenous peoples and continues through the hymns of early settlers and the spirituals born from slavery, music that reflects both struggle and hope. As America grew, immigrant cultures enriched its musical landscape, leading to songs of unity and resilience from the Civil War through World Wars I and II. The journey continues to Broadway, where American stories and aspirations came vividly to life on stage.

The concert concludes with Randall Thompson’s The Testament of Freedom, a powerful musical affirmation of liberty and the enduring ideals that continue to define America and remind us of music's ability to bring people together.

Local Event: From America With Song

From America With Song

As a musical prelude to our country 250th
anniversary, we present a celebration of the people, stories, and songs that give...

Shhh… we’re reading! Bring your book, order a drink, and enjoy a reader’s night out on the Plaza, including a mobile bookstore, giveaways, and more.
Show your Eventbrite RSVP at check-in to receive a FREE book bedazzling kit while supplies last!&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/silent-read-sip-tickets-1990122882113" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Click here to RSVP on Eventbrite</a>
Show your book to enter the event on Friday, June 5, from 6-8 pm, plus:
🍷 Sip and read with a perfect pour or fresh cocktail on the Plaza 📚 Buy or donate a book at the mobile bookstore pop-up, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thewanderingshelf.va?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;igsh=NG1nNGFoNXFrNmtj" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">The Wandering Shelf</a> 🎁 Enter an exclusive onsite giveaway
FAQs:
<ul><li>Where is the event located?&nbsp;On the Plaza across from Cinemark and Coastal Flats.</li><li>Are children and dogs allowed to attend? Yes, as long as they are accompanied by an adult and supervised. This is a quiet reading event, so please be courteous of other event attendees.</li><li>Can I bring my own alcohol? Outside alcohol is not permitted. Visit Uncle Julio’s, Crafthouse, or PF Chang’s to purchase alcohol onsite to drink on the Plaza.</li><li>Is there seating? Yes! We will have extra chairs and tables at the Plaza; however, you are also welcome to bring your own chairs, mats, or cushions to make yourself comfortable. Plaza seating is first come, first served.</li><li>Will it be silent? Well, no. While we’re quietly reading, please keep in mind that this is an outdoor space, so ambient noise is to be expected. However, you do not need to talk to neighbors or other event goers if you do not wish to!</li><li>Is the event free? Yes!</li></ul>

Local Event: Fairfax Corner's Silent Read & Sip

Fairfax Corner's Silent Read & Sip

Shhh… we’re reading! Bring your book, order a drink, and enjoy a reader’s night out on the Plaza, including a mobile bookstore,...

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Old Town Fairfax Walking Tour

MAY

30

11:00 AM

Historic Fairfax Courthouse, 4000 Chain Bridge Rd, Fairfax, VA

Old Town Fairfax Walking Tour

JUN

27

11:00 AM

Historic Fairfax Courthouse, 4000 Chain Bridge Rd, Fairfax, VA

Old Town Fairfax Walking Tour

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25

11:00 AM

Historic Fairfax Courthouse, 4000 Chain Bridge Rd, Fairfax, VA

Old Town Fairfax Walking Tour

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29

11:00 AM

Historic Fairfax Courthouse, 4000 Chain Bridge Rd, Fairfax, VA

Old Town Fairfax Walking Tour

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26

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Historic Fairfax Courthouse, 4000 Chain Bridge Rd, Fairfax, VA

Old Town Fairfax Walking Tour

OCT

31

11:00 AM

Historic Fairfax Courthouse, 4000 Chain Bridge Rd, Fairfax, VA

From America With Song

Fairfax Corner's Silent Read & Sip