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Historic Blenheim/Civil War Interpretive Center

Name: Historic Blenheim/Civil War Interpretive Center
Address: 3610 Blenheim Boulevard, Fairfax, VA, 22030, US
Telephone: (703) 591-0560

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Official page of Historic Blenheim & the CWIC, City of Fairfax Office of Historic Resources Parties of 8 require a separate scheduled tour for a small fee.

3610 Old Lee Hwy, Fairfax VA 22030
The Civil War Interpretive Center is OPEN Tuesday- Saturday, 11-3. A free, guided tour of the first floor of the Historic Blenheim house and grounds is available at 1 pm Tuesday - Saturday. Space is currently limited, so parties between 4-7 people please call ahead to reserve space. Front Desk: (703) 591-0560

Historic Blenheim - built c. 1858 by secessionist A

lbert Willcoxon - is known for its exceptional collection of Union soldiers' Civil War graffiti. To date, over 110 of these soldiers, hailing from 7 states, have been indentified. The Civil War Interpretive Center illustrates the lives of the Union soldiers who came through the house, as well as the effect of war in Fairfax. A life scale reproduction of the inaccessible attic, showcasing many of the best signatures, is a highlight of the gallery. Historic Blenheim offers several programs with a Civil War focus throughout the year. Our premier program is Civil War Day, a living history event, annually held the last Saturday in April. Group tours for students, scouts and adults are available by advanced reservation - please call (703) 591-6728 for more details. The modern Interpretive Center is available for rental. Rentals are administered by the City of Fairfax Parks and Recreation department. Please call (703) 385-7858 for rental information, or see http://fairfaxva.gov/parksrec/BlenheimReservation.asp

04/23/2026

The Civil War Interpretive Center has reopened ! Come by to enjoy the exhibits in the gallery and walk the grounds to take in the interpretive signage.
New Hours :
🗓️Wednesday -Saturday
⏰10am - 3 pm
🏠Saturdays at 1 pm : Guided tours of the Historic Blenheim house
Fairfax City Parks and RecreationCity of Fairfax Government

12/20/2025

And that’s a wrap on 2025! Thanks to all that visited Historic Blenheim this year for tours, programs and events. We’ll be working behind the scenes during our winter closure - though scheduled programs and rentals will still continue.

⭐️ Check the Fairfax City website for our re-opening schedule in 2026! ⭐️ City of Fairfax GovernmentHistoric Fairfax City, Inc.Fairfax City Parks and Recreation

12/16/2025

Winter is coming! Join us for our final week of regular open hours in 2025 before our winter closure for routine cleaning, maintenance, and planning.

🗓️ Open Tuesday through Saturday, December 16-20
⏰ Interpretive Center open 11 a.m to 3 p.m.
🏠 Guided house tour at 1 p.m.
🎁 Swing by the museum shop for unique gifts

City of Fairfax GovernmentCivil War Trails, Inc.Historic Fairfax City, Inc.

12/01/2025

Spring 2026 programs are now open for registration!
From family-friendly activities to hands-on history experiences, there’s something fun for everyone this spring with the Fairfax City Office of Historic Resources.
🔗 Explore all programs and register here: https://bit.ly/OHRPrograms or go to link in comments.
Please note:
✔️ Programs that require registration are marked on our website
✔️ All other programs are drop-in and open to everyone!
We can’t wait to welcome you this spring!

City of Fairfax Government

11/30/2025

✨ Celebrate the season with the Fairfax City Office of Historic Resources! ✨
We’re gearing up for two festive holiday programs next week, perfect for families, friends, and anyone who loves a little history with their holidays.

🎄 Tours Through Christmas Past
📅 Saturdays, December 6 & 13
⏰ Noon–2 p.m.
📍 Ratcliffe-Allison-Pozer House
Enjoy free tours and hands-on activities as we explore 200 years of Christmas traditions.

🎅 A Victorian Christmas with Santa & Mrs. Claus
📅 Sunday, December 7
⏰ Noon–3 p.m.
📍 Historic Blenheim
Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, learn about Victorian holiday customs, and enjoy a festive afternoon for all ages.
Both programs are FREE, we hope to celebrate the holidays with you! ❄️🎁

City of Fairfax Government

11/27/2025

Holiday Hours Update:
The Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center and Historic Blenheim and the Civil War Interpretive Center will be closed on November 27 and 28 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

We’ll reopen and welcome visitors again on Saturday, November 29 during our regular hours.

Enjoy the holiday, and we look forward to seeing you this weekend!
City of Fairfax Government

10/31/2025

Join us tomorrow at Historic Blenheim for Art on the Lawn from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m!

10/28/2025

On Saturday, November 1st 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., bring your lawn chairs and painting/drawing materials and join local artists on the Historic Blenheim landscape! Capture our beautiful historic scenery on canvas, paint your own pumpkin, do a leaf rubbing, and tour the house to see plein air paintings created by the last descendant of the house, Barbara Scott.

Limited art canvases will be supplied. There will be paint available. Please bring your own materials, a stool, a chair, or a blanket to sit on and get inspired!

Our rain date is November 2nd, we will inform the public by Friday October 31st of any rain changes.

City of Fairfax Government

10/10/2025

While Historic Blenheim will be closed to tomorrow, you can join us in Old Town Fairfax for the 49th Fairfax Fall Festival 10am-5pm. We will be in front of the Ratcliffe-Allison-Pozer house with a gift shop sales table and activities PLUS we will be giving tours of the the historic house. Hope to see you there!

10/03/2025

We are excited to be a "19th-century pep band" for the Play Ball! event at the Historic Blenheim/Civil War Interpretive Center this Saturday! Brass bands and baseball were developing in the United States at the same time, so we are excited to bring both together at this local educational event. We hope to see you there!

🔗 https://www.fairfaxva.gov/Events-directory/Historic-Resources/Q4-OctNovDec-HH/Play-Ball-A-Civil-War-Baseball-Experience

Image 1: "Union Prisoners at Salisbury, North Carolina." Lithograph. (1863)
Image 2: Soldiers from the 48th New York State Volunteer Infantry at Fort Pulaski, Georgia. You can see soldiers playing baseball in the background. (c. 1862-1863).
Image 3: “Call for Volunteers – 1861.” Depicts baseball players volunteering to enlist during the American Civil War (1911)

Address

3610 Blenheim Boulevard
Fairfax, VA
22030

Opening Hours

Wednesday	10am - 3pm
Thursday	10am - 3pm
Friday	10am - 3pm
Saturday	10am - 3pm

Telephone

(703) 591-0560

Website

https://www.fairfaxva.gov/Fun-Facilities/Cultural-Arts-and-History/Historic-Blenheim-Tours-and-History

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