Gum Springs Museum and Cultural Center
Title
Gum Springs Museum and Cultural Center
Description
- 8100 Fordson Road Alexandria, VA 22306
- 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 Com-munity. Many activities, including exhibits and lecturers at the Gum Springs Museum celebrate the tri-umph of this historic black community.
Collection
Citation
“Gum Springs Museum and Cultural Center,” Fairfax County African American History Inventory, accessed October 24, 2026, https://fairfaxaahi.centerformasonslegacies.com/items/show/503.