The Fairlington Historical Society (FHS) is an organization of Fairlingtonians, present and past, devoted to preserving the unique legacy of the community.
View the Latest Fairlington Historical Society News:
Watch Party for If You Lived Here
March 21, 2025
Come join us for a watch party for WETA’s “If You Lived Here.”
Oral Histories of Early Fairlingtonians
January 8, 2025
Read oral histories of early residents memorialized for Fairlington’s 40th anniversary.
When Kids Ruled Fairlington
January 5, 2025
A look at the number of children who lived in Fairlington over time.
Photos from South Utah Street, 1956-1960
December 17, 2024
Photos submitted by a former resident of childhood on South Utah Street in the late 1950’s.
Photos from South Woodrow Street, 1948-1950
November 17, 2024
View photos from a childhood on South Woodrow Street.
1970's Renovation Photos
November 17, 2024
View photos taken during the 1970’s renovation.
Fairlington Elementary Flashback
September 14, 2024
We have a floor plan of Fairlington Elementary in its first years.
Fairlington's Broken Bridge
September 1, 2024
A bridge over South Buchanan Street made Fairlington more navigable, but it wasn’t built to last.
Researching Your Home's History
August 1, 2024
Find out who lived in your home before you.
Historical Documents Newly Available Online
June 30, 2024
Newsletters, flyers, and other documents from Fairlington’s first days are viewable online for the first time.