Historic Fairfax City, Inc., is leading guided tours of Old Town Fairfax on the last Saturday of the month from May through October.

Meet your guide at 11 a.m. in front of the Historic Fairfax County Courthouse, 4000 Chain Bridge Road, for the hour-long tour.

Call 703-385-8414 for reservations and any weather cancellations. Tickets also are available on Eventbrite.

Start your tour by learning about George and Martha Washington’s wills stored at the courthouse. Then explore more than two centuries of rich history along Main Street and Chain Bridge Road.

As you stroll, you will hear about town founder Richard Ratcliffe, tradespeople, a daring enemy capture and a romance during the Civil War, changing architectural styles, and more stories of people and events that shaped Fairfax City history. 

Pair your walking tour with a docent-led visit to the Ratcliffe-Allison-Pozer House. Open noon to 3 p.m., the oldest section of the house dates from 1807. Hear stories of its many residents and owners, from a 19^th-century shoemaker to a 20^th-century suffragist.

Following your tour, explore charming Old Town Fairfax and enjoy lunch at one of many eateries, or peruse the unique shops. Don’t forget to save time to indulge in an ice cream cone while soaking in the serenity of the Kitty Pozer Garden.