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.
Remembering the Revolution at Arlington National Cemetery: A Panel DiscussionIn this Special America 250 presentation, experts from Arlington National Cemetery, the National Museum of the United States Army, and the National Pa... Read More
Mill in Motion at Colvin Run MillExplore 200-year-old Colvin Run Mill as we grind grain using the power of the waterwheel. Hear and smell the grindstones at work. Learn how automated ... Read More
George Washington Patriot RunParticipate in a 10-miler or 5K race at Mount Vernon during America's 250th anniversary. Cross the finish line with the Mansion in view and receive... Read More
Homeschool Workshop: Art ExplorationHomeschool families are invited to a special program exploring the art history of George Washington’s world. Take a tour of Mount Vernon's histor... Read More
