Slavery at Morven
October 28, 2025
At Morven, the farm on the land that became Fairlington, slavery was widespread for generations.
October 28, 2025
When Kids Ruled Fairlington
January 5, 2025
A look at the number of children who lived in Fairlington over time.
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.
Why Is Part of Fairlington in Alexandria?
March 8, 2024
The county border within Fairlington has seen a surprising amount of change over the years.
Soviet Map of Fairlington
December 30, 2023
The Soviet Union produced maps of several U.S. cities during the Cold War, including DC and its environs.
Two Schools and a Tiffany Window
December 11, 2023
A history of schools in Fairlington.
Abingdon's Community-Built Playground
October 26, 2023
Fairlington neighbors came together to build a new playground for Abingdon Elementary in 1985.
75th Anniversary Lookback — Featuring Fairlington
December 1, 2018
Following the 1970’s renovations, Fairlington was advertised in a magazine.