The Fairlington Historical Society (FHS) is an organization of Fairlingtonians, present and past, devoted to preserving the unique legacy of the community.
View the Latest Fairlington Historical Society News:
Photos from South Utah Street, 1956-1960
December 17, 2024Photos submitted by a former resident of childhood on South Utah Street in the late 1950’s.
Photos from South Woodrow Street, 1948-1950
November 17, 2024View photos from a childhood on South Woodrow Street.
1970's Renovation Photos
November 17, 2024View photos taken during the 1970’s renovation.
Fairlington Elementary Flashback
September 14, 2024We have a floor plan of Fairlington Elementary in its first years.
Fairlington's Broken Bridge
September 1, 2024A bridge over South Buchanan Street made Fairlington more navigable, but it wasn’t built to last.
Researching Your Home's History
August 1, 2024Find out who lived in your home before you.
Historical Documents Newly Available Online
June 30, 2024Newsletters, flyers, and other documents from Fairlington’s first days are viewable online for the first time.
Photos from the 2024 Home and Garden Tour
June 17, 2024Enjoy photos from the homes featured on this year’s tour.
Photos of Fairlington from 1947
June 1, 2024Photos were shared with us of life in Fairlington in its first years.
Photos of Abingdon Elementary from 1977
May 31, 2024Photos were shared with us of Abingdon and the nearby tennis courts.