Gum Springs Museum and Cultural Center

Title

Description

Gum Springs is the oldest African American Community in Fairfax County, formally established in 1833. West Ford, a former slave, founded the community after being freed. The Gum Springs Historical Society and Museum was established to preserve and disseminate the history of the Gum Springs Community. Many activities, including exhibits and lecturers at the Gum Springs Museum celebrate the triumph of this historic black community

Source

http://gumspringsmuseum.blogspot.com/

Location

8100 Fordson Road Alexandria, VA 22306

Collection

Research Centers

Citation

“Gum Springs Museum and Cultural Center,” Fairfax County African American History Inventory, accessed October 24, 2026, https://fairfaxaahi.centerformasonslegacies.com/items/show/196.