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African American Jurors
In 1935 at least two juries were established in Fairfax County with African American members. This was significant because Blacks were usually excluded from serving on juries in Virginia. Press reports indicated that these were the first African…
Tags: braddock, dranesville, fairfax, hunter mill, lee, mason, mount vernon, providence, springfield, Sully
Green Spring Farm
In 1784, the Moss Family built their home Green Spring on their 540 acres of farmland. Most likely slave labor was involved in building the home. In 1795 John Moss wrote a deed of manumission (emancipation from slavery) for 14 slaves on Green Spring…
Tags: alexandria, farm, mason, slavery, slaves
Ilda Historical Marker
Ilda, a community located at the intersection of Guinea Road and Little River Turnpike, came into existence after the Civil War and lasted into the first half of the twentieth century. It originated when two freedmen, Horace Gibson, and Moses Parker,…
Tags: braddock, historical marker, mason