Formed in 1742, Fairfax County has a long and fruitful history. The Virginia Room, located on the second floor of the City of Fairfax Regional Library, collects, preserves, and makes accessible local history resources. Researchers can find historical information on Fairfax County individuals, locations, and events. This Local History page serves as a guide to some of our local history resources which include:
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Questions? Email the Virginia Room: va_room@fairfaxcounty.gov
Mary Lincoln was born in Kentucky and was known for being a spirited, tomboyish young woman who married a struggling lawyer from Illinois. As the spouse of a circuit lawyer, Mary actively supported…
As the great-granddaughter of George Washington, Mary Lee spent her childhood at Arlington House, surrounded by the legacy of her famous ancestor. In her youth, she developed feelings for a distant…
Join the Virginia Room as they read Landmarks of Old Prince William: A Study of Origins in Northern Virginia in Two Volumes by Fairfax Harrison. Published in 1924, the book is a voluminous detailed ea…
Join us for a panel session on the Capital Centre, the historic Washington metropolitan arena for the Washington Capitals, Washington Bullets and the scene of countless legendary concerts. The authors…
The Virginia Room has created a new guide to research materials relating to Black history in Fairfax County, Virginia. While this guide aims to offer a robust selection of available resources, it is not exhaustive. Included are books, school yearbooks, oral histories, manuscript collections, photographs, and subject files available in the Virginia Room on Black history. This guide will be periodically updated with additional resources.
