Who was the Fairfax Family? The Colonial History of Fairfax County
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Who was the Fairfax family? The Colonial History of Fairfax County: A three-hour discussion about the Fairfax family and the founding of Fairfax County. We will also view rarely seen historical documents from the Fairfax Circuit Court Historic Records Center signed by the Fairfax family, George Washington, Martha Washington, and George Mason - all notable founders in our county. Presentation by Jenee Lindner, M.A., President of the Friends of the Historic Fairfax Courthouse and a member of the 275th Fairfax County Planning Committee. Well known historian on northern Virginia, Lindner will also provide a review of the interaction between the George Washington and George Mason families including our diverse colonial founding communities in Fairfax County.
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Organizer Fairfax County's 275th Commemorative Committee
Organizer of Who was the Fairfax Family? The Colonial History of Fairfax County
Chairman Sharon Bulova, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors.“Fairfax County was founded in 1742 and has been the location of many impactful events. Like America, our county is exceptional in its history, its people and its institutions. We are fortunate that our residents have a passion for discovering, preserving, and sharing parts of our exciting and important history. In anticipation of Fairfax County’s 275th Anniversary in 2017, I have established a planning group to explore ways in which we can celebrate and commemorate our County’s history with our community.”
