A dedication ceremony to mark an historic marker honoring the McLean Volunteer Department will be held on Sunday, Aug. 21 at 1 p.m. at the Old Firehouse Center, 1440 Chain Bridge Road.
The marker has been in place for some...
The Fairfax County History Commission scored several successes last year, from installing historic markers to undertaking multiple initiatives on African-American history, but its leader said the group needs further county resources to realize its potential.
Commission Chairman Cheryl Repetti, who...
Fairfax County supervisors on July 13 unanimously directed the Fairfax County History Commission to begin preparations for holding a student contest to create historical markers, with an initial emphasis on African-American history.
“Inviting students to engage in this process will...