The passage of time has brought with it vast alterations to the
landscape of Northern Virginia and Fairfax County. Once a sleepy
rural area dotted with a few small villages, it has changed into
a bustling suburb that is now home to thousands of people.
Throughout its history, Fairfax County has hosted presidents,
been home to slave traders and been a strategic component in
multiple campaigns during the Civil War. “Remembering Fairfax
County, Virginia,” by longtime local historian Karl Reiner, is a
collection of historical vignettes that captures not only the
essence of the events and people who have shaped the history of
Fairfax County, but also their impact on the Old Dominion. From
the influence of presidents such as George Washington to
forgotten battles during the Civil War, this collection
chronicles the history of Fairfax County during some of the most
influential periods in American history. Title: Remembering
Fairfax County, Virginia Author: Karl Reiner is a 1971 graduate
of Thunderbird School of Glob