THINGS TO DO GUM SPRINGS HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM NATIONAL FIREARMS MUSEUM www.nramuseum.com | 703-267-1600 | 11250 Waples Mill Rd., Fairfax 22030 | Consists of 15 galleries housing more than 3,000 firearms in a 15,000-square-foot facility. a a = Civil War | b = Family Friendly POHICK EPISCOPAL CHURCH www.gumspringsmuseum.blogspot. com | 703-375-9825 | 8100 Fordson Rd., Gum Springs 22306 | Preserves the heritage, culture, artifacts and traditions of Gum Springs, the oldest African American community in the county. Schedule varies. b www.pohick.org | 703-339-6572 | 9301 Richmond Hwy., Lorton 22079 | Church once attended by George Washington and George Mason, with tours available by appointment. HERNDON DEPOT MUSEUM www.herndonhistoricalsociety.org | 717 Lynn St., Herndon 20170 | A small museum within a former train station, run by the Herndon Historical Society. Open Sunday afternoons, March-December. a NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE MARINE CORPS RESTON MUSEUM usmcmuseum.com | 877-653-1775 | 18900 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Triangle 22172 | American history as seen through the eyes of Marines. Immersive and inter-active exhibits with irreplaceable artifacts. AD ON PAGE 33 b restonmuseum.org | 703-709-7700 | 1639 Washington Plz., Reston 20190 | Dedicated to exploring and celebrating the history of Reston, this museum is one of America’s first planned communities and Virginia’s first open community. HISTORIC BLENHEIM HOUSE C. 1859 AND THE CIVIL WAR INTERPRETIVE CENTER RIVER FARM fairfaxva.gov/visitors | 703-591-0560 | 3610 Old Lee Hwy., Fairfax 22030 | Nationally significant house for its Civil War soldier graffiti, with tours available. Exhibit gallery and gift shop. Call or visit the website for hours and information. Free. AD ON PAGE 2 a b www.ahsgardening.org/about-river-farm | 703-768-5700 | 7931 East Boulevard Dr., Alexandria 22308 | Headquarters of the American Horticultural Society on 25 landscaped acres overlooking the Potomac River originally owned by George Washington. HISTORIC FAIRFAX COUNTY COURTHOUSE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY www.fairfaxcounty.gov/circuit/historic-records-center/courthouse-history | 703-246-4168 | 4000 Chain Bridge Rd., Fairfax 22030 | A county courthouse for more than 200 years, this historical building is located in the heart of Fairfax City. a thenmusa.org | 800-506-2672 | 1775 Liberty Dr., Fort Belvoir 22060 | Experience 245 years of American history through the stories of its soldiers. Now open! AD ON INSIDE BACK COVER a b RIVER SEA CHOCOLATE FACTORY & CAFÉ HONOR BREWING COMPANY www.honorbrewing.com | 703-596-1567 | 14004 Willard Rd., #A, Chantilly 20151 | Honoring those who serve through craft beer, while supporting charities of the fallen and injured. Visit the new taproom in Chantilly! ONO BREWING COMPANY www.onobrewco.com | 571-409-6662 | 4520 Daly Dr., Chantilly 20151 | Tropical-themed brewery with a self-serve beer wall and expansive tasting room that also serves up Odd BBQ onsite. LAKE ANNE BREW HOUSE www.lakeannebrewhouse.com | 571-758-2739 | 11424 Washington Plz. W, Reston 20190 | A nano-brewery offering an inviting community gathering place with a hand-crafted selection of beer overlooking beautiful Lake Anne. OX HILL BATTLEFIELD PARK www.battlefields.org/visit/battlefields/ chantilly-battlefield | 4134 West Ox Rd., Fairfax 22033 | Site of the only major Civil War engagement in Fairfax County, with interpretive kiosks describing the battle. a www.riverseachocolates.com | 703-539-2697 | 4520 Daly Dr., Ste. 100, Chantilly 20151 | Chocolate factory and café making unique chocolate bars, truffles and gifts; and offering classes, tastings and tours. Environmentally and socially conscious products with options for different dietary needs like vegan, keto and food allergies. b MUSTANG SALLY BREWING COMPANY PARADISE SPRINGS WINERY www.msbrewing.com | 703-378-7450 | 14140 Parke Long Ct., Chantilly 20151 | Classic, American craft brewery inspired by Old World brewing traditiond with a 4,000-square-foot tasting room. www.paradisespringswinery.com | 703-830-9463 | 13219 Yates Ford Rd., Clifton 20124 | Fairfax County's first winery offers daily tastings and special events throughout the year. 44 • FAIRFAX COUNTY VISITORS GUIDE
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