October History Programs and Exhibits in Fairfax City
City of Fairfax, Virginia sent this bulletin at 10/03/2024 05:46 PM EDT
Traveling Exhibitions at
Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center
Don't Miss "Who Can Vote?"
Closes October 11!
This traveling exhibit from the Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation uses large-scale reproductions of historic maps, photos, and explanatory text to show how America looked before the journey of Lewis and Clark, and what it looked like after. Using cutting-edge scientific techniques and methods as old as humanity, they created a new portrait of America so persuasive we still recognize it today. This exhibit shows how they did it.
Pssst - Save November 4 for "School Day Out" Craft Day at Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center featuring fun from both exhibits!
This great family friendly event returns!
At Historic Blenheim
3610 Blenheim Blvd.
Join local artists from the Fairfax Art League on the Historic Blenheim landscape! Have your face painted and paint pumpkins! Take a tour in the Historic Blenheim House to see the plein air watercolors created by the last descendant of the house, Barbara Scott.
Limited art canvases and paint will be supplied. You can also bring your own materials. Bring chair or a blanket to sit on.
Be sure to find Historic Resources at these
Fun Fairfax City Events!
Crafts (2-7p.m.) in Old Town Hall at Fiesta Fairfax October 5
Sales tent (10 a.m.- 5 p.m.) and free tours (12-3 p.m.) at Ratcliffe-Allison-House at Fall Festival October 12