Is the Bunny Man Real? The True 1970 Story Behind Virginia’s Most Famous Legend
In October 1970, two carloads of people parked on Guinea Road in Fairfax looked up to see a man in a white bunny suit swinging a hatchet.
Fairfax County
Fairfax County in Northern Virginia has been part of the Washington story since before the capital was established, and GoDC has covered the parts of the county that are inseparable from DC history. From the early history of Mount Vernon and the county’s colonial roots to the postwar suburban explosion that made it one of the most populous counties in the country, these posts explore Fairfax County’s long relationship with Washington.
Why Is It Named Centreville?
In 1792, landowners founded Centreville to be the geographic center point between Alexandria, Georgetown, and Leesburg.
Why Is It Named Reston?
Reston takes its name from Robert E. Simon, who sold Carnegie Hall and used the proceeds to buy 6,750 acres in Fairfax in 1961.
Frederick Foote Bought 33 Acres at Seven Corners for $500
Frederick Foote, a formerly enslaved man, bought 33 acres at the intersection that became Seven Corners for $500 after the Civil War. His family held the land for 88 years. Here’s the full story.
Remembering Erol’s: The Washington Post’s 1990 Article on the Blockbuster Acquisition
Remember Erol’s? It was the awesome local video store that we all loved. Read about the acquisition by national giant Blockbuster Entertainment Corporation in this 1990 Washington Post article. Sad day for local business!
Old Photos of Tysons Corner: From the Air, Parking Lots and Stores
Take a journey back in time with us and check out some old photos of Tysons Corner from the air, parking lots and stores. Click on the images for a larger version!
Tysons Corner Name History: Who Was William Tyson?
Tysons Corner or Tysons used to be called Peach Grove. William Tyson owned a farm west of DC which would become the site of a major shopping mall.
Why Is It Named Annandale, Virginia?
Annandale, VA was named by early settlers who brought the name of their Scottish homeland with them in the 17th century.
Uncovering a 1950s Dairy Farm Advertisement in The Washington Post
Take a journey with us to uncover a 1950s dairy farm advertisement in The Washington Post. See photos of the farm and recent updates, and find out where it stands today!