Historical Society of Fairfax County, Virginia

Monday, Sept. 14, 6 p.m. (room doors open at 5:30)
GMU Fairfax campus, Fenwick Library, Main Reading Room
Richard MacMaster, an expert on George Mason and author or co-author of many books, will be our guest speaker. He also is a new member of our historical society. He will discuss his book,  The Five George Masons: Patriots and Planters of Virginia and Maryland.
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Mary Lipsey Presentation

At the society’s annual meeting on June 13, historian Mary Lipsey presented her research titled, “Breaking Down Barriers: An African American History Inventory…” Read More

Dr. George Oberle book talk

George Mason University George Oberle presented a program based on his his new book at the historic Oakton Schoolhouse on Hunter Mill Road on May 9… Read More

Historic Schoolhouses of Northern Virginia Open House

The Historical Society of Fairfax County cosponsored the Historic Schoolhouses of Northern Virginia open house on May 3 at Oakton Schoolhouse on Hunter Mill Road. President Sue Kovach Shuman pictured at the left.

July 4, 1987 - Century Oak’s two barns are in the distance. The large white barn was built in the 1950s. The smaller red barn was built about 1870

Century Oak Farm

Century Oak Farm was named after a solitary, large red oak tree located on the south side of Thompson Road in what is today’s Sully District of… (Read More)