Spread out over 12 acres(4.8 hectares), the Historic Blenheim offers a unique insight into the history, culture and architecture of 19th-century Fairfax, VA during the Civil War. Visit the fascinating Blenheim Home or farmhouse that Albert Willcoxon built, which features a unique treasure trove of information about the Union soldiers and their lives during the Civil War. You'll find art, signatures, poetry and games at the site, including the fascinating "diary on walls". A visit to the Civil War Interpretive Center at Historic Blenheim offers an even deeper understanding of the impact of the war on local history, culture and politics.
Phone: (703) 591-0560
Cross Streets: Near the intersection of Blenheim Blvd and Heritage Ln
Open now
- Tue 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
3610 Old Lee Hwy Fairfax, VA 22030-1804 ·131.31 mi
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- Family friendly
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What a wonderful experience. Docent led tour of the house. All union soldiers, many German. Signatures, drawings, portraits, history. Amazing preservation. Worth the time.
MoreVery interesting tour. The civil war graffiti was incredible. Mostly done over two weeks while a German American unit from Wisconsin/Michigan was stationed there. If you have a chance to visit you should. Our volunteer tour guide was knowledgeable and it was all very interesting.
MoreMy husband, friend and I had a really informative tour with a Volunteer Tour Guide on 8/10/22 (I wish I remembered his name, but he was very knowledgeable and informative). Learning about the messages that the Civil War soldiers wrote on the walls at Blenheim was really interesting and made me think about the commonality of today with tagging to let people know the the tagger (?) was there. I recommend going!
MoreThis is unique and fascinating experience. Well, well worth a visit even for those with no great interest in the civil war.
MoreIf you are interested in Civil War history and what took place in the Fairfax area it is worth a short visit.
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