The events below are open to anyone interested in learning about the people and locations that made the Fairfax Resolves one of the most influential documents in American history.
Thursday, July 18th, 2024
“Author of the Fairfax Resolves”
9:30 AM – Gunston Hall
George Mason Plaque Dedication Ceremony
Gunston Hall, Lorton, VA
Father of the Bill of Rights
“Chairman of the Fairfax Resolves”
11:30 AM – Mount Vernon
Wreath Laying Ceremony and Program at the Tomb of George Washington
George Washington’s Mount Vernon
“Home Church of Washington and Mason”
3:00 PM – Pohick Church
250th Commemoration of the Fairfax Resolves, Program and Plaque Unveiling Ceremony for the Signers with remarks by Rev. Lee Massey
Historic Pohick Episcopal Church, Lorton, VA
Built in 1774 – Year the Resolves were Signed
“Signing of the Fairfax Resolves”
6:00 PM – Market Square, Old Town Alexandria
Alexandria 250 Commemoration of the Fairfax Resolves, Virginia 250 Road to Revolution Plaque Unveiling for the Fairfax Resolves, Keynote by Virginia 250 Chair Carly Fiorina, Mayoral Proclamation, George Washington and George Mason interpreters, Fife & Drum presentation
Market Square, Old Town Alexandria
Where the Fairfax Resolves were Signed
Friday, July 19th, 2024
“Memorial to the Signers”
3:00 PM – Christ Church
Program and Plaque Unveiling for the Signers and presentation of the Governor’s Proclamation for the Fairfax Resolves 250th by the Secretary of the Commonwealth on behalf of the Governor of Virginia
Historic Christ Church
118 N. Washington St, Alexandria
Built in 1773
Saturday, July 20th, 2024
10:00 AM – George Washington Townhouse
George Washington Plaque Dedication Ceremony
508 Cameron Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314