Located on Old Lee Highway in Fairfax, VA, these Civil War memorials bring the bloody American war to life. Historic Blenheim is a well-preserved brick farmhouse built just before the Civil War. Used to house Union soldiers during the war, historic Blenheim is most renowned for the inscriptions on the …

Before becoming a museum, the Stabler Leadbeater Apothecary Museum served as a working apothecary business, otherwise known as a pharmacy. Originally founded in 1792 as a family run apothecary, the Stabler Leadbetter Apothecary Museum moved to a larger building in 1829. This not only offered space for the owner and …

Constructed in the early 1850s as a bank at the corner of Lee St. and Prince St., the Athenaeum Alexandria is a beautifully maintained example of Greek Revival architecture. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1980 and is easily recognized by the four soaring …

In June, 1799, Richard Ratcliffe sold 4 acres of land to the Fairfax County commissioners for $1.00. This land, basically donated by Ratcliffe, was needed for the construction of a new county courthouse. Over the years, the Fairfax County Courthouse has been a courthouse, housed Union and Confederate soldiers, …

Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse, or the Drafthouse as many locals refer to it, offers a unique selection of $2 movies, live performances, and stand up comedians. Opened in 1995, the theater also houses a full restaurant, including appetizers, salads, entrees, and desserts, with table side service. As an added …