Fairfax Historic Sites & Interpretive Centres
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Historic Sites & Interpretive Centres in Fairfax, VA, Virginia.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Blenheim Estate is a 12-acre (5-ha) property rich in Civil War history. The estate is situated just outside of Fairfax and features a Civil War Interpretive Center, as well as historic buildings from the mid-1800s and exhibits of art and poetry by Union soldiers. Open 12noon to 4pm, Tuesday through Saturday. Tours available.
This house was built in 1812 and is considered the oldest surviving house in Fairfax. No longer occupied, the house served various roles, including being the home to the prominent gardener and writer Kitty Pozer. The property is open Fridays and Saturdays, April through October. Free admission, tours available by appointment.
This church was built in 1858 and acted as a spiritual refuge for many Irish immigrants. Its location on the main road from Fairfax Courthouse to the depot of the Orange and Alexandria Railroad (now Fairfax Station) made it a focal point in the Civil war for both armies in their attempts to control the railroad.
This historic building was built in 1800 and served as Fairfax's original courthouse before becoming a hub of Civil War activity. The building passed between Confederate and Union control several times and was the site of the first Confederate officer casualty of the war. The national landmark is still in use today for some city and county departments and can be toured by appointment.
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