Browse Resources (8 total)
Oral History: Dennis Howard
Dennis Howard traces part of the history of African Americans in Fairfax County from the nineteenth century. He recreates the story of his own family from slavery to the present day. His ancestor, Horace Gibson, and fellow former slave Moses Parker…
Oral History: Helen Winter
Helen Winter moved to Annandale in 1969. She comments on the positive effects of immigration on the growth of the community and the development of community spirit over the years. Helen Winter became active in the local civic association and the…
Tags: annandale, civic activism, diversity, korean
Oral History: Howard Marshall
Howard Marshall came to Northern Virginia in 1948 after serving in the Army in World War II. He describes how the Annandale area looked before homes and shops filled the landscape. He remembers starting his own business and family activities.
Tags: annandale, commerce, development, education, entertainment, occupations, recreation, roads
Oral History: Hal and Sally Lion
Hal and Sally Lion talk about daily life and family activities in the Braddock District beginning in 1962 when they bought a home in Ravensworth Farm.
Tags: annandale, childhood, commerce, education, entertainment, recreation, roads
Oral History: Eileen Garnett
Eileen Garnett moved to Annandale in 1972. She reminisces about development that came to support increasing numbers of homes and subdivisions. She describes the revitalization project which she helped found in the 1980s and continues to guide. The…
Tags: annandale, commerce, development, diversity, transportation
Oral History: John Fox
John Fox was seventeen when his family moved to Annandale in 1939. His father started the Annandale Volunteer Fire Department, and John Fox served with that department. He describes the technology of fire fighting and major blazes facing the…
Tags: agriculture, annandale, commerce, crises, development, fire department, recreation, sports
Oral History: Irv Denton
Irv Denton moved to Annandale in 1967. He discusses Annandale's history, development and notable people from 1685 to the present day.
Tags: agriculture, annandale, historic site, native american, roads
Oral History: Aubrey Chason
Aubrey Chason's family moved to Annandale in 1931 when he was three years old. He remembers childhood activities, going to school, the area's rural character before development, the home front in World War II, and working for local companies. …
Tags: annandale, childhood, crises, development, education, entertainment, occupations, recreation, roads