Take a step inside one of Fairfax County’s oldest homes during the annual Oak Hill Open House on Friday, Sept. 25, from 4 to 7 p.m. Visitors can explore historic Oak Hill Manor and gardens and discover the people, stories and craftsmanship that shaped this remarkable piece of Fairfax County history.

New this year, timed-entry tickets will be required for all visitors wishing to tour the interior of the historic home. To provide a comfortable and enjoyable experience for guests, 50 tickets will be available for each half-hour entry period, beginning at 4 p.m., with the final entry at 6:30 p.m.

Tours of the historic boxwood gardens, an outdoor docent-led talk highlighting the history of Oak Hill and the stories typically shared during the house tour, and other on-site activities are free and open to the public. No ticket is required to enjoy these outdoor experiences.

Learn more about the event and reserve tour tickets by visiting the Oak Hill website.

Located at 4716 Wakefield Chapel Road in Annandale, Oak Hill is a private residence and is only open to the public during this annual event. Visitors are encouraged to carpool and use parking on the residential streets adjacent to Oak Hill.

Built in 1790 by Richard Fitzhugh, a descendant of one of Northern Virginia’s earliest land-grant holders, Oak Hill was constructed in the late Georgian style. The home was renovated in the Colonial Revival style during the 1940s by renowned restoration architect Walter M. Macomber.

In 2004, Seville Homes, the Northern Virginia Conservation Trust, the Fairfax County Park Authority and the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors established a historic and conservation easement to preserve the property, including its approximately 200-year-old boxwoods.

The Oak Hill Open House is made possible through a partnership with the Braddock District Supervisor’s Office, Fairfax County Park Foundation and Northern Virginia Conservation Trust.

For more information about Oak Hill and this year’s open house, visit the Oak Hill website.