 October 28, 2025
    October 28, 2025
   
  
  
  
  
    At Morven, the farm on the land that became Fairlington, slavery was widespread for generations.
  
  
  
    
    
  
     January 5, 2025
    January 5, 2025
   
  
  
  
  
    A look at the number of children who lived in Fairlington over time.
  
  
  
    
    
  
     September 14, 2024
    September 14, 2024
   
  
  
  
  
    We have a floor plan of Fairlington Elementary in its first years.
  
  
  
    
    
  
     September 1, 2024
    September 1, 2024
   
  
  
  
  
    A bridge over South Buchanan Street made Fairlington more navigable, but it wasn’t built to last.
  
  
  
    
    
  
     August 1, 2024
    August 1, 2024
   
  
  
  
  
    Find out who lived in your home before you.
  
  
  
    
    
  
     March 8, 2024
    March 8, 2024
   
  
  
  
  
    The county border within Fairlington has seen a surprising amount of change over the years.
  
  
  
    
    
  
     December 30, 2023
    December 30, 2023
   
  
  
  
  
    The Soviet Union produced maps of several U.S. cities during the Cold War, including DC and its environs.
  
  
  
    
    
  
     December 11, 2023
    December 11, 2023
   
  
  
  
  
    A history of schools in Fairlington.
  
  
  
    
    
  
     October 26, 2023
    October 26, 2023
   
  
  
  
  
    Fairlington neighbors came together to build a new playground for Abingdon Elementary in 1985.
  
  
  
    
    
  
     December 1, 2018
    December 1, 2018
   
  
  
  
  
  
  
    Following the 1970’s renovations, Fairlington was advertised in a magazine.