This historic building, once home to Civil War spy Antonia Ford (later Mrs. Antonia Marriott of the Marriott Hotel family), now serves chiefly as office spaces for attorneys and some artists. You tour on your own here and can see in the front hall artifacts and photos from the Ford family. More Ford and Marriott family items can be seen at the nearby Fairfax Museum.

There are interesting stories in this single building converted into offices. The Women's Club of Fairfax (a local group dedicated to community service) organizes the exhibit and tells the story of the famous resident at this house which was built circa 1835. Antonia Ford was a female spy for Confederate Army during the Civil War. Most of the exhibit consist of photos and stories on the walls. Be sure a volunteer guide is available to tell you the intriguing story of Antonia and her love affair with a Union officer, Major Joseph Willard (co-owner of the legendary Willard Hotel in Washington, DC). The second floor displays interesting collection of music sheets and lyrics from the Civil War era as well as the annual ornaments created by the Women's Club of Fairfax. The building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987 as part of the City of Fairfax Historic District.