The Library of Virginia has awarded the Office of the Fairfax Circuit Court Clerk a $8,281.50 grant through its Circuit Court Records Preservation (CCRP) program. The funds will be used to conserve Fairfax Court Order Book 1768-1770; Plat Book 3, p. 1-68; Plat Book 3, p. 69-135; and Subpoenas and Rough Minute Book 1846-1855, 1871 stored in the Court’s Historic Records Center in the 1799 Courthouse, 4000 Chain Bridge Road, Suite 1600, Fairfax.

“As the proud custodians of these 18th- and 19th-century records, we are thrilled that the Library of Virginia is supporting our Five-Year Preservation Plan,” said Chief Deputy Clerk Gerarda Culipher. “We are all students of history, but some of us have the great privilege of working every day to preserve, and showcase, these court records as primary resources for today’s researchers….and for future generations." 

The Clerk’s Office conducts free, guided tours every Friday at 3 p.m. and Monday through Thursday by appointment. “Come down for a tour, and see just what we’re doing to keep Fairfax’s past available to you,” encourages Culipher. More information on tours.

The CCRP grant program is a part of the Library of Virginia's Local Records Services Branch. Funded through a $1.50 portion of Virginia’s land recordation fee, the CCRP provides resources to help preserve and make accessible permanent circuit court records stored in the 120 circuit courts around the commonwealth and in Richmond at the Library of Virginia. This year, CCRP awarded more than $1 million to 90 local clerks’ offices.

For more information, contact Heather Bollinger at 703-246-4168.