By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com President's Day is coming up soon! Monday, February 18, is a federal holiday and a day off from school. Make it a day of family fun AND still keep the kids learning by attending some of these events that celebrate the life of George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and generally all United States presidents and American history. Best of all, just about all of these events are free! Our list also includes some Continue Reading...
Black History Month celebrations
February is Black History Month in the United States and Canada, a time to remember important people and events in African-American history. Here are some celebrations and special events taking place in Fairfax County: Sat., February 9, 2019 – Washington, DC African American Pioneers in Aviation The February Family Days at Smithsonian Air and Space Museum's Udvar-Hazy Center celebrate the significant contributions African Americans have Continue Reading...
Fun freebies: fourth grade ski pass and national park pass
Disclosure: This site is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. By Patricia Hall, Fairfax Family Fun If you have a fourth grader, you're in luck: this year he or she can get some awesome freebies to enjoy the great outdoors! The fourth grade ski pass offered by Pennsylvania and the Continue Reading...
Go ahead: keep your Christmas tree up
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com Each year around this time, I hear the familiar lament from various people: the debate on when to take down the trees. After all, some say, Christmas is now over. But that is simply not true. The “12 Days of Christmas” begin, not end, on December 25. The "12 days" generally refers to the time between Christmas Day and the day of the Epiphany. But surprisingly many people, even some Christians, don’t seem Continue Reading...
Udvar-Hazy Center celebrates 15th anniversary
One of Northern Virginia's most popular attractions is celebrating a special birthday: The Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center turns 15 years old this Saturday! The annex of Smithsonian's Air & Space Museum in Chantilly opened its doors to the public on December 15, 2003. Since then, nearly 20 million people from all over the world have walked through its doors. To celebrate, the museum is hosting a day full of special talks, exhibits, and Continue Reading...
Celebrate Christmas with the Washingtons with Mount Vernon by Candlelight Tours
Thanks to Mount Vernon for inviting us on this wonderful tour! By Patricia Hall, Fairfax Family Fun A visit to George Washington’s Mount Vernon, no matter how many times you’ve been there, always ends up being educational. The estate, museum, and gardens – home to the first president of the United States – offers much to see, do, and learn from for visitors of all ages. One way to enjoy the historic site and see it in a new light is to Continue Reading...
Tour Godspeed, a settlers’ ship, at Portside in Old Town fest
By Patricia Hall, Fairfax Family Fun The Portside in Old Town Festival (details at the end of this article) takes place this weekend, and a special attraction is a visit by the tall ship Godspeed. This re-creation of a historic ship is usually "home" at the Jamestown Settlement living history museum, but it's making a stop in Northern Virginia after visiting Baltimore for Fleet Week. Godspeed is one of the three ships that brought Continue Reading...
We the People: Exploring Philadelphia’s Constitution Center
By Bret Berlin with Josephine Berlin and Jackson Berlin for Fairfax Family Fun One of Philadelphia’s top historical attractions is the Constitution Center. I have been to the Constitution Center twice before, but this is the first time I took my kids, ages nine and twelve. It is hard to impress upon kids how unique and special our Constitution is. I think it is something we all take for granted. But this museum does an outstanding job Continue Reading...
Museum of the American Revolution provides hands-on history
By Bret Berlin with Josephine Berlin and Jackson Berlin for Fairfax Family Fun The Museum of the American Revolution is a newer addition to the long list of museums in the Philadelphia landscape. It is just two blocks from Independence Hall and is only about two-and-a-half hours from the Washington, DC, metro area. The building is large with high ceilings and wide hallways, so it can accommodate many people without feeling cramped. The Continue Reading...
Discovering a love of history at Monticello
By Bret Berlin with Josephine Berlin and Jackson Berlin for Fairfax Family Fun Less than two hours from the Washington, DC, area is one of Virginia’s most popular attractions for general and family travel. Monticello is the name Thomas Jefferson gave to his home in Charlottesville, VA. I remember visiting this home as a student and it stands out as my favorite historic home. I wanted to share it with my children and we had the pleasure of Continue Reading...
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