The Fairfax County History Commission was established by the County of Fairfax in 1969. It grew out of the Landmarks Preservation Committee established in 1965. The mission of the Fairfax History Commission is to advise the County Government, to promote and encourage public interest in all matters bearing on the history of Fairfax County, and to help identify, document, record and preserve our County's historic past here in Northern Virginia. The Commission's 20 members are appointed by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors.
The History Commission meets at 7:00 p.m. in the 1st Floor Conference Room of the City of Fairfax Regional Library (10360 North Street) on the first Wednesday of every month. The meeting agenda is available online one week prior to the meeting. Our various committees meet on an as-needed basis. We also sponsor events in local history--such as roadside marker dedications--throughout the year. Visit our Events page to learn more.
Confederate Names Committee
On June 23, 2020, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, requested the History Commission prepare a report listing a full inventory of Confederate street names, monuments and public places in Fairfax County and on Fairfax County-owned property. In an effort to prepare the report, the History Commission has formed the History Commission Confederate Names Committee which will meet regularly until the report is finalized. For more information, including committee meeting dates and agendas, please follow the link below.
Upcoming Meetings
FCHC Monthly Meeting
September 2, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
WebEx Meeting - Details TBD
2018 Annual Report
The 2018 annual report documents the wide array of projects undertaken by the History Commission. These include presenting the annual History Conference in November, updating the County Inventory of Historic Sites, approving and celebrating historic markers, commemorating the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day, participating in Section 106 reviews, and collaborating with county staff on various matters.
