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Visit These Local Museums Near Falls Church

August 11, 2017

Life in Falls Church is one that juxtaposes modern living and thinking with a deep-rooted history. Take advantage of living in this extraordinary city by delving deeper into its roots and visiting one of these local museums.

Arlington Historical Society

The Arlington Historical Society regularly hosts exhibits that showcase United States history in addition to Virginia history. Currently, you can catch The Great War exhibit which runs now until Veteran’s Day. This exhibit explores the impact of World War I on Arlington residents. This museum is an 11 minute drive from Loren.

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

Get lost in a sea of space and aviation artifacts at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center. The Udvar-Hazy Center is a companion museum to the Museum on the National Mall. Here, you can indulge your inner engineer in lectures on the aviation industry or stroll through the exhibits. This museum is a 30 minute drive from Loren.

The Freeman Store & Museum

Bask in rich history at Vienna, Virginia’s Freeman Store & Museum. This structure was originally called the Lydecker Store and operated from 1859 to the late 1920s as a general store. Next to the Freeman Store & Museum is the original Vienna library, which is now referred to as The Little Library. Visit these preserved Fairfax County sites for a glimpse into the life of yesteryear. The Freeman Store & Museum is a 2o minute drive from Loren.

Which of these local historic sites will you visit first? Contact us today for more information on life at Loren or to schedule a visit.