Fairfax Resolves Program and Marker Dedication
Exactly 250 years after British colonists in Virginia wrote radical and influential words that forged the path to revolution, the City of Alexandria commemorated the Fairfax Resolves. The evening included history booths, a marker dedication, the United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps performance, and remarks by reenactors portraying George Washington and George Mason. Keynote remarks were given by Carly Fiorina, Virginia's National Honorary Chairperson of the Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission. Partner organizations include VA250, Historic Alexandria, George Washington’s Mount Vernon, George Mason’s Gunston Hall, Carlyle House Historic Park, and the Fairfax Resolves Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution.
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Additional Events Commemorating the Fairfax Resolves (July 2024)
These additional commemorative events were held in July 2024.
FREE Outdoor Exhibition at Carlyle House
Tuesday, July 16 through mid-September
Explore the garden while learning about the 25 Resolves advocates.
novaparks.com/CarlyleHouse
Signature Lecture at Gunston Hall
Wednesday, July 17
Join a conversation with University of Maryland professor, Dr. Holly Brewer, on the Fairfax Resolves and its impact today. Reception to follow. $
gunstonhall.org
Special Events with Fairfax Resolves Sons of the American Revolution
Thursday, July 18 – Friday, July 19
fairfaxresolvessar.org
Thursday, July 18
“Author of the Fairfax Resolves”
9:30 AM – George Mason’s Gunston Hall
George Mason Plaque Dedication Ceremony
“Chairman of the Fairfax Resolves”
11:30 AM – George Washington’s Mount Vernon
Wreath Laying Ceremony and Program at the Tomb of George Washington
“Home Church of Washington and Mason”
3:00 PM – Historic Pohick Episcopal Church, Lorton, VA
250th Commemoration of the Fairfax Resolves, Program and Plaque Unveiling Ceremony for the Signers with remarks by Rev. Lee Massey
Friday, July 19
“Memorial to the Signers”
3:00 PM – Christ Church
Program and Plaque Unveiling for the Signers
Specialty Tours at Carlyle House
Friday, July 19th - Sunday, July 21st
John Carlyle, George Mason, and George Washington are names still known today but who were others and what stakes did they all have in signing this document? Registration is required for this 10am or 2pm tour. $
novaparks.com/CarlyleHouse
Trivia and Tours at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum
Saturday, July 20 - Sunday, July 21
Tour the taverns and spin the wheel to answer a question related to the Fairfax Resolves - perhaps you will go home with a prize! $
alexandriava.gov/GadsbysTavern
The Origins of the Revolution: 250th Anniversary of the Fairfax Resolves
Wednesday, July 24 - Thursday, July 25
Join emerging and leading historians for a two-day conference which will examine the origins and causes of the War for American Independence. $
mountvernon.org
About the Fairfax Resolves
The Fairfax Resolves, Out of the Attic, The Alexandria Times, July 18, 2024.
In 2026, the United States will commemorate the semiquincentennial of the Revolution. The City of Alexandria helped construct the foundation of the revolution. From the creation of the Fairfax Resolves to the hometown of George Washington, Alexandria played a unique role in the birth of our new nation and its legacies today. Museums and organizations across the city tell this story through tours, exhibitions, public art, programs, wayfinding signs, and more. Join us as we celebrate and commemorate America’s Story in Alexandria.
