Katherine A.
7/23/2024
This is a fascinating little railroad museum in a lovely tree covered setting at Fairfax Station. Originally the 1903 local train station, the building was moved to this site and restored in 1980....
Fairfax Station Railroad Museum
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11200 Fairfax Station Rd
Fairfax Station, VA 22039
Take a step back in time and discover the Fairfax Station Museum and the role it played in the history of Northern Virginia. A key element in the development of the regional economy from its completion on the Orange & Alexandria Railroad in 1854, it played a critical role in the American Civil War and was the center of local community life for almost a century until modern highways and rail transportation made local train depots a thing of the past. The Station was an important supply and medical evacuation site during the Civil War where Clara Barton, later the founder of the American Red Cross, assisted in relief and evacuation efforts in 1862 during the Second Battle of Bull Run. Museum displays, activities and events help preserve local history and promote railroading. Come explore Civil War history, railroading and the fascinating story of our local community.
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4.511 reviews
Mike R.
5/21/2024
What makes this museum special is the volunteers. The men and women who do this, I tip my hat to you with respect. You can learn a good bit from them. They are knowledgeable about close by civil...
Kristian J.
11/18/2023
Cool free museum from the outside. Inside pay a nominal donation for an indoor exhibit. Location: Hidden in Fairfax County VA off Ox Road. Built in 1852; was a depot built by Irish...
Valerie G.
1/25/2024
Visited here while we were in town. My son is obsessed with trains. The staff is so friendly and accommodating. They want to make sure you know everything about what is going on and they're set...
joe w.
5/31/2022
What I like most about the Fairfax Station Railroad Museum is that it has a full size red caboose car parked outside for children to inspect. I also like that it has lots of electric model trains...
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