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Mount Vernon Regional Historical Society Presents: The History of Motels on Route 1 in Fairfax County

Route 1 in Fairfax County was once a hub of motels during the 1940s-1970s. Virginia Room Librarian Chris Barbuschak will take you on a postcard tour of over 50 motels that weary travelers could once s…

Date:
Tuesday, Dec 3, 2024
Time:
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location:
Sherwood Meeting Room, Sherwood Meeting Room
Categories:
History/Culture

W&OD - Northern Virginia's Railroad

Paul McCray, NOVA Parks historian, tells the history of the Washington & Old Dominion Railroad which had a major effect on how Northern Virginia developed. Some of the 2,000 photos of the railroad he …

Date:
Sunday, Dec 15, 2024
Time:
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Location:
City of Fairfax Meeting Room 101A, City of Fairfax Meeting Room 101B, City of Fairfax Meeting Room 101A, City of Fairfax Meeting Room 101B
Categories:
History/Culture

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