8 must-see museums Journey through Fairfax County’s diverse history at museums that provide a peek into its storied past. 1. Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center Get an up-close look at iconic planes like one of the fastest jets in the world, the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, and the infamous B-29 Superfortress Enola Gay. the United States Army Located on the public grounds of Fort Belvoir, this expansive museum showcases 250 years of Army history told through the eyes of soldiers. & Museum Nestled in the quaint Town of Vienna, this 1859 general store-turned-museum (and gift shop) offers a glimpse into 19th-century life. Next door, don’t miss Vienna’s Little Library Museum. Founded in 1833 by freedman West Ford, Gum Springs is the oldest Black community in Fairfax County with a museum dedicated to its rich cultural heritage. 5. Lorton Prison Museum 2. National Museum of & Lucy Burns Gallery At the Lorton Prison Museum, learn about the contributions of Lucy Burns and other activists who were incarcerated during the suffrage movement and beyond. At nearby Occoquan Regional Park, Turning Point Suffragist Memorial is the first national memorial dedicated to American women suffragists. This museum chronicles Reston’s unique past, present and future through exhibitions, a collection of artifacts, public art and community events. 7. Fairfax Station Railroad Museum Local railroading history comes alive at this former train station, including its pivotal role during the Civil War. The Winery at Bull Run Adjacent to Manassas National Battlefield Park, this bucolic vineyard’s unique Civil War museum contains a collection of more than 200,000 artifacts and relics. 8. Civil War Museum at 6. Reston Museum 3. Freeman Store of 250 35 Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center VISIT FAIRFAX/APRIL GREER 4. Gum Springs explore more museums! FXVA.COM 21 Fairfax County Virginia history
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