From 1861 to 1865, Americans fought each other with a ferocity unseen in the country’s history. The immediate cause of the war was the secession of the Southern states. However, the roots lay in growing tensions over slavery. By the time the last shots were fired, as many as 750,000 Americans had been killed, and four million enslaved people were freed.
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Laser cutter practice session at Nova Labs lets members work on personal projects with guidance, limited space and tools, requiring GO Laser Cutter 101 sign‑off.
Fast‑paced intro class at Nova Labs teaches wood understanding, milling, joinery, curve cutting, and glue‑ups while building a wooden tool tote.
Veteran's Day: Library Closed (Oakton Library, Oakton Meeting Room 1 and Meeting Room 2).
Morning Tai Chi class at Hunters Woods Plaza, led by Hunters Woods Fellowship House residents, free drop‑in session, moves indoors during inclement weather, for all ages.
Free tree pickup for residents who ordered a tree through the Arbor Day Foundation at Fairfax City Composting Center.
Historic Blenheim hosts a 19th‑century baseball game with period music, a history talk, and spectator seating, allowing participants age 6 and up to play after registering.
Live, age‑appropriate arts performances for 2‑ to 5‑year‑olds at the Stacy C. Sherwood Center, two Mondays each month, limited class size, pre‑registration required.
Ratcliffe-Allison-Pozer House tours (Ratcliffe-Allison-Pozer House, Fairfax) — 45‑60‑minute tours of the 1807 home, revealing two centuries of family life on the first floor.
