By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com Martin Luther King (MLK) Jr. Day is next Monday, January 15, 2018, and it's a federal holiday and day off from school for the kids. Below is our annual list for ways to enjoy the day off with your family, whether you're honoring Dr. King's legacy, spending quality time with the kids, or doing both! Our list below for local 2018 MLK Day activities and events includes: MLK remembrance Continue Reading...
Help preserve history with Find a Grave Community Day
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com This is one of the most unusual events we have covered here, but one of the neatest, too, as it combines history, community service, and outdoor exploration: Ancestry.com, the largest for-profit genealogy company in the world, is seeking help in documenting local cemeteries. On October 7 through October 9, 2016, global cemetery meet-ups are taking place for people to help record history and preserve Continue Reading...
