The Fairlington Historical Society (FHS) is an organization of Fairlingtonians, present and past, devoted to preserving the unique legacy of the community.
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Watch Party for If You Lived Here
March 21, 2025Come join us for a watch party for WETA’s “If You Lived Here.”
Oral Histories of Early Fairlingtonians
January 8, 2025Read oral histories of early residents memorialized for Fairlington’s 40th anniversary.
When Kids Ruled Fairlington
January 5, 2025A look at the number of children who lived in Fairlington over time.
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Historical Documents Newly Available Online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.