HisTree Day

Name: HisTree Day
Start: 2025-04-26T10:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-04-26T16:00:00-04:00
Location: Historic Blenheim/Civil War Interpretive Center

Schedule

Sat Apr 26 2025 at 10:00 am to 04:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Historic Blenheim/Civil War Interpretive Center | Fairfax, VA

Celebrate history and our planet! This city event combines living history presenters with Earth Day through interactive activates, crafts, presentations, tours, and more!
There's so much to do and explore at HisTree Day! Meet an early 19th-century scientist and ogle at his preserved specimens or learn how today’s stormwater management technology helps protect our planet. You can even take a guided tour of the Blenheim property or check out the interactive Enviroscape to see what it reveals about our earth. There are tons ways to get some hands one experience too by making your own Earth Day themed quilt square, blowing sustainable bubbles, Earth Day Cookie Decorating, and more!
More awaits all visitors, including demonstrations of various tradespeople, such as the blacksmith, a weaver, and a photographer. Be sure to bring a big smile! Also, do you know how Civil War soldiers drilled with a band?! HisTree Day is the place to watch and learn!
Don't forget to stop by the Petting Zoo and grab some delicious food before heading out too!