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Behind every destination is a story. In Fairfax County, these stories are found in the everyday people who live, work and play here. George Washington’s Mount Vernon Why do people love Fairfax County? To find out, we went straight to the locals. These are the real Storytellers — the business owners, employees, artists and farmers who call Fairfax County home. Our Storytellers come from every corner of Fairfax County and are bound together by passion, craftsmanship and authenticity. From park rangers and chefs to museum docents and town mayors, we’d love you to meet these passionate experts who know Fairfax County best. Our Storytellers Video Series is bursting with intriguing narratives. We invite you to hear these stories, then come make some of your own. Just go to fxva.com/storytellers to learn: • Why pilots of the fastest jet in the world couldn’t talk about the earth-shattering records they were breaking • How a prison became a haven for the arts • Where to find the only privately-run National Park in America • How George Washington’s famous rye whiskey was distilled in the 18th century • Why Fairfax County was the epicenter of Civil War action in Northern Virginia • Why fans keep flocking back to performances at Wolf Trap • What three-ton object sets one Northern Virginia garden apart from all others • Where to find one of the region’s best mountain biking trails • Where your kids can find a secret theater in the woods • How beer helps you truly get to know a destination • How to pair your Virginia wine with a side of incredible history These stories and more await at fxva.com/storytellers. Join the conversation on social media with #FXVA. TO WATCH OUR STORYTELLERS VIDEO SERIES, visit www.fxva.com/storytellers
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