Thirteen months ago, the Fairfax County History Commission began work on a research inventory to capture, communicate, and preserve the African American experience throughout Fairfax County’s history. The first draft of this ongoing project is now available online, the Fairfax … Continue reading →
Journalist Tom Shoop’s August 23 article The Plantation and the Pizza Hut examines past and current efforts to preserve history in Fairfax County. This website was one of his many sources. And I am pleased that my photo of Dennis … Continue reading →
Two mentors and supporters of this site died in February 2016 – Jack Hiller on February 3 and Charles CK Gailey on the 22nd. Jack was one of several local historians who provided encouragement, advice and critical review when the … Continue reading →
Chain of Ownership and Division Nicholas Fitzhugh inherited this parcel and Parcel 1.1.6 following the death of his father, Henry Fitzhugh (Colonel), in 1783. It is Lot 2 of seven lots created by deed A2:186 in the division of parcel … Continue reading →
Significant as well as lesser events worth remembering have occurred in or affected Ravensworth. Test your knowledge of Civil War history in this short quiz – Mosby in Fairfax and Warrenton 1685 – William Fitzhugh (the Immigrant) bought the 21,996-acre … Continue reading →