Civil War Interpretive Center at Blenheim

Fairfax, Virginia

THE INTERPRETIVE CENTER at Historic Blenheim is tasked with interpreting the history of the site, the original Blenheim farmhouse, and the Civil War in the greater Fairfax area. The Center is the primary gathering place for visitors to the property and includes an exhibition gallery, a multi-purpose classroom, a gift shop, and visitor facilities. Housed within the Center is a full scale replica of the Blenheim House historic attic, which contains evidence of the signatures and graffiti of occupying soldiers from the Civil War period. The Center and surrounding grounds are also the site of Living History demonstrations, lectures, classes, and tours. In addition to the interpretive roles, the Center is available for weddings and other social functions.