Old Town Fairfax Walking Tour 2024 Season Wrap Up
Another season for HFCI’s Old Town Walking Tour is done, the second since the Covid-19 hiatus. By all measures it was a success, with more tourists, more guides, and more […]
White House Ornament for Sale
As part of its fundraising efforts, HFCI sells the official White House Christmas ornament every year. This year’s ornament honors President Jimmy Carter. The ornament’s anchor shape, an iconic symbol […]
Featured Board Member: Mitch Sutterfield
Where were you born? Oakland, CA Where did you grow up? Fairfax, VA Education B.A., M.A. English, College of William & Mary Ph.D., The George Washington University Career Highlights Spent […]
History of the Fairfax City Independence Day Parade
By Grace Brooks, HFCI volunteer On July 1, 1967, The Northern Virginia Sun informed its readers of the start of a new local tradition, stating, “The Fairfax City Council is […]
Recognition Brick Orders Due July 15
We are ready to submit another bulk order of HFCI recognition bricks. These handsomely engraved bricks adorn the walkway in front of the Fairfax Museum and Visitors Center. To order […]
Featured Board Member: Wayne Morris
Where were you born? Front Royal, VA Where did you grow up? Northern Virginia, mainly Falls Church Education Bachelor’s degree Career Highlights Moving up in the banking business, from junior […]
Historic Preservation Month in the City of Fairfax
HFCI is excited to celebrate “Historic Preservation Month” in the City of Fairfax all month long in May. Thank you to Mayor Read and the City Council for recognizing the […]
Featured Board Member: Catherine Foster
Where were you born? Fullerton, CA Where did you grow up? Anaheim, CA Education University of California, Berkeley – M.A. and Ph.D. Near Eastern Studies, with a specialty in the […]
Let Fairfax City Council Know You Support the FY25 Proposed Budget
Historic Fairfax City Inc. is pleased to support the City of Fairfax’s FY25 proposed budget that includes funding for additional staff in the Office of Historic Resources. This is the first […]
Support Preservation Efforts with a Recognition Brick
Interested in helping HFCI preserve and protect Fairfax City’s rich history AND in commemorating a loved one or an important personal event? Consider buying a recognition brick to be placed […]