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Official Page of The Fairfax City Historic Resources Division The Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center is OPEN daily 11am - 4pm. Closed select holidays only. area.

The museum is administered by the City of Fairfax and operated by a professional staff and dedicated volunteers. The Museum - housed in the historic Fairfax Elementary School, built in 1873 - features exhibitions about local and regional history, including the permanent exhibit The Fairfax Story. The Museum hosts several historic programs throughout the year, including the popular Second Sunday series. The Visitor Center stocks maps and information about sites and special events throughout Virginia and the D.C. The Museum is the flagship for the City of Fairfax Office of Historic Resources, which also includes:

Historic Blenheim & the Civil War Interpretive Center - 3610 Old Lee Hwy, Fairfax
open Tuesday- Saturday 11 AM -3 PM (Center open; Historic House tour at 1 pm)
Front Desk: (703)591-0560

The Ratcliffe-Allison-Pozer House - 10386 Main St. Fairfax
Re-opening April 30 2022- Saturdays 11 AM-2 PM through October, and City special events - FREE

Guided group tours and educational programs for students, scouts, and adults are available for a fee with advanced scheduling.

10/14/2026

🌿 Now on View at the Fairfax Museum & Visitor Center! 🌿
Indigenous Perspectives invites visitors to experience Virginia’s history through the voices, traditions, and ongoing stories of the Commonwealth’s tribal communities.

This eight‑panel traveling exhibition from the , complete with an interactive touchscreen kiosk, explores powerful themes including sovereignty, environment, identity, community, language, and future. Together, these perspectives highlight that Virginia’s Indigenous peoples have always been, and continue to be, an essential part of the state’s cultural landscape.

✨ Family-Friendly Activities Available!
Kids can dive deeper with hands-on activities designed to spark curiosity, encourage close looking, and inspire thoughtful exploration of the exhibit’s themes.

📅 On display September 16 – October 24
📍 Fairfax Museum & Visitor Center

Come learn, listen, and connect with the stories that shape Virginia’s past, present, and future.

City of Fairfax Government

10/13/2026

Notice of Temporary Closure: Blenheim Interpretive Site

The Blenheim Interpretive Site will be closed on Wednesday, October 14th for the planned removal of a large oak tree located near the historic home.

City staff has provided preventative care for many years to extend the tree’s life. Unfortunately, the oak has reached the end of its natural lifespan. Falling branches—or even a full collapse—now pose a safety risk to visitors, the historic house, and the irreplaceable artifacts inside.

Once the tree is safely removed, the stump will be ground down and overplanted with grass to restore the lawn. A new northern red oak will be planted nearby to continue the tradition of stewarding our landscape for future generations. 🌳

Thank you for your understanding as we work to protect both our community and this important historic site.

City of Fairfax Government

10/08/2026

We had an amazing time at our first museum explorers program of the season! We learned about drums from the past, played on a drum, drummed to a beat with tambourines, made our own drums and read a story about drums.

There are still 4 spots available for our October 22 Museum Explorers program, sign up now using the link in our bio.
Fairfax City Parks and Recreation City of Fairfax Government

10/04/2026

⚾s! Join us at Historic Blenheim on Saturday, October 24, for Play Ball: A Historic Baseball Experience. Take the field for a game played by 1864 rules, or register as a spectator and cheer everyone on!

Start with Dr. Richard Hardesty’s talk on early baseball at 2 PM, then enjoy the game at 3 PM, with music from the 8th Green Machine band between plays and innings.

We’ll also be joined by representatives from the Shiners Baseball Club, the Rising Sun Baseball Club and the Olympic Baseball Club of D.C.

All ages welcome, and equipment is provided. Registration is open for both players and spectators! See link in bio to register.
City of Fairfax Government Fairfax City Parks and Recreation

10/02/2026

Calling all little explorers! 🔎✨

Registration is OPEN for Museum Explorers on October 22, and spots are still available for October 8!

Join us at the Fairfax Museum & Visitor Center for stories, songs, games, and crafts as we explore history together.

📅 October 8 & October 22
🕙 10–10:45 a.m.
👧 Ages 2–4, accompanied by an adult
📍 Fairfax Museum & Visitor Center

Registration is required—visit fairfaxva.gov and search “Museum Explorers” to sign up!
City of Fairfax Government Fairfax City Parks and Recreation

09/26/2026

⚾ PLAY BALL! We’re looking for players! ⚾

Step up to the plate at Historic Blenheim and experience baseball as it was played more than 150 years ago!

⚾ PLAY: Take the field for a real game using 19th-century rules and equipment. No baseball experience is necessary—we’ll teach you the rules, and all equipment is provided!

👀 WATCH: Rather stay on the sidelines? Register as a spectator, bring a chair or blanket, and cheer on the players!

📖 LEARN: Before the game, Professor Richard Hardesty will take us back to the early days of America’s pastime with a talk on the history of baseball.

🎺 LISTEN: Throughout the game, the 8th Green Machine Band will provide the soundtrack, performing period music between plays and innings!

🎟️ Registration is NOW OPEN for both players and spectators!

📅 Saturday, October 24
⏰ 2–4:30 p.m.
📍 Historic Blenheim
🎟️ FREE

Whether you want to play, watch, or experience baseball history brought to life, we want you there!

Register today through the link in the comments!

City of Fairfax Government Fairfax City Parks and Recreation The 8th Green Machine Regiment Band

09/25/2026

October is full of ways to explore Fairfax City history! 🍂

🔎 Museum Explorers | October 8 & 22
Little learners ages 2–4 can discover history through hands-on fun at the Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center. Registration is open for October 8 and opens October 1 for October 22.

⚾ Play Ball: A Historic Baseball Experience | October 24
Head to Historic Blenheim for a day of baseball history and a game played by 19th-century rules. Whether you want to play or watch, registration opens tomorrow September 26 at noon.

🖼️ Indigenous Perspectives | Through October 24
Visit this traveling exhibit from the Library of Virginia at the Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center, and explore the activities created to go with it.

We hope to see you this October! Find program details and registration through the link in the comments.

City of Fairfax Government Fairfax City Parks and Recreation

09/24/2026

A new exhibit is now on display at the Fairfax Museum & Visitor Center!

Indigenous Perspectives, a traveling exhibition from the Library of Virginia, explores the history, cultures, and experiences of Virginia’s Tribal Nations and Indigenous communities.

Alongside the exhibit, visitors can take part in hands-on activities designed to encourage closer exploration including creating a Historian Notebook and examining objects and their stories.

Stop by the Fairfax Museum & Visitor Center to explore the exhibit and discover more about Virginia’s Indigenous history!
City of Fairfax Government
Fairfax City Parks and Recreation
Library of Virginia

09/18/2026

We had a great time Thursday welcoming Fairfax County Public Schools middle and high school history teachers to Historic Blenheim!

We appreciated the opportunity to share our incredible historic site, explore its stories, and introduce educators to some of the resources and experiences available for their students.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, we loved having you at Blenheim and look forward to continuing to connect local history with Fairfax County classrooms!
City of Fairfax Government Fairfax City Parks and Recreation

09/05/2026

Nothing makes us happier than our amazing history sites on a beautiful day in Fairfax City. Come experience them yourself!

Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center: Wednesdays-Mondays, Closed Tuesdays, Closed Labor Day.

The Civil War Interpretive Center at Historic Blenheim:
Wednesdays-Saturdays, 1 p.m. tours on Saturdays.

Ratcliffe-Allison-Pozer House: Guided Tours Saturdays, September 26 & October 31.

City of Fairfax Government Fairfax City Parks and Recreation

Address

10209 Main Street
Fairfax, VA
22030

Website

https://www.fairfaxva.gov/Fun-Facilities/Cultural-Arts-and-History/Fairfax-Museum

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