{"id":3652,"date":"2024-05-30T18:36:47","date_gmt":"2024-05-30T22:36:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thrivedanville.com\/?page_id=3652"},"modified":"2024-10-03T18:24:12","modified_gmt":"2024-10-03T22:24:12","slug":"historic-churches","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/history\/historic-churches\/","title":{"rendered":"Historic Churches"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lwzv7n8p-58995c309bc14401aa4492d63ddac33d\">\n.avia-section.av-lwzv7n8p-58995c309bc14401aa4492d63ddac33d{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/TheFallsChurch.jpg);\nbackground-position:50% 50%;\nbackground-attachment:scroll;\n}\n.avia-section.av-lwzv7n8p-58995c309bc14401aa4492d63ddac33d .av-section-color-overlay{\nopacity:0.4;\nbackground-color:#002d57;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-lwzv7n8p-58995c309bc14401aa4492d63ddac33d main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-first  avia-full-stretch avia-bg-style-scroll av-section-color-overlay-active av-minimum-height av-minimum-height-75 av-height-75  container_wrap fullsize'  data-section-bg-repeat='stretch' data-av_minimum_height_pc='75' data-av_min_height_opt='75'><div class=\"av-section-color-overlay-wrap\"><div class=\"av-section-color-overlay\"><\/div><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-3652'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div class='flex_column_table av-4y3h04-ea9d09026dbe347d2146739c9b59ba25 sc-av_one_full av-equal-height-column-flextable'><div  class='flex_column av-4y3h04-ea9d09026dbe347d2146739c9b59ba25 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-1  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lwzv7sqq-2331e8a041403dc1f79df8099a373ffe\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-lwzv7sqq-2331e8a041403dc1f79df8099a373ffe{\npadding-bottom:10px;\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-lwzv7sqq-2331e8a041403dc1f79df8099a373ffe .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-lwzv7sqq-2331e8a041403dc1f79df8099a373ffe .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#ffffff;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-lwzv7sqq-2331e8a041403dc1f79df8099a373ffe .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-lwzv7sqq-2331e8a041403dc1f79df8099a373ffe av-special-heading-h1 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-2  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  drop'><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Historic Churches<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. 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itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: left;\">One of the most iconic landmarks in Falls Church is <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/directory-things_to_do\/listing\/the-falls-church\/\">The Falls Church<\/a><\/strong> (now Episcopal), a stately structure that traces its roots back to the 18th century. This Church got its name from its proximity to the falls on the Potomac River\u2014hence, &#8216;The Falls Church&#8217;. As the community grew around the Church, the area took on the name &#8216;Falls Church.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>History of Falls Church Timeline \u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefallschurch.org\/_files\/ugd\/11639b_0559578516214f2cb2d0dda861d40686.pdf\">available here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The earliest burials in the cemetery at <strong>The Falls Church\u00a0<\/strong>occurred in the 18th century, and records show payments in 1778 to the church sexton for mending gravestones. While many early 18th-century landowners had family graveyards near their homes, this churchyard was the only large burial ground in the village of Falls Church for most of the 18th and 19th centuries. Church vestry minutes note many unauthorized burials throughout this period. As the graveyard became more crowded, the vestry was forced to limit burials to Episcopalians who already had family plots in the churchyard. In the late 19th century, vestry members approached the town council to ask to create a town cemetery. 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.hr.av-mzivyc-1a824967e2fd5dbaf3645681e16a931b{\nmargin-top:5px;\nmargin-bottom:5px;\n}\n.hr.av-mzivyc-1a824967e2fd5dbaf3645681e16a931b .hr-inner{\nwidth:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-mzivyc-1a824967e2fd5dbaf3645681e16a931b hr-custom  avia-builder-el-16  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-thin'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-20nthg-ee15db7deeb5526358ca72780711ebe3\">\n#top .hr.av-20nthg-ee15db7deeb5526358ca72780711ebe3{\nmargin-top:5px;\nmargin-bottom:5px;\n}\n.hr.av-20nthg-ee15db7deeb5526358ca72780711ebe3 .hr-inner{\nwidth:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-20nthg-ee15db7deeb5526358ca72780711ebe3 hr-custom  avia-builder-el-17  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_slideshow  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-thin'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-slideshow av-m11kacdw-0d8bc4880685c1fdcec48b60e25f98b0 avia-slideshow-gallery av_slideshow avia-slide-slider  avia-builder-el-18  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last  av-slideshow-ui av-control-default av-slideshow-autoplay av-loop-endless av-loop-manual-endless av-default-height-applied avia-slideshow-2' data-slideshow-options=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:true,&quot;loop_autoplay&quot;:&quot;endless&quot;,&quot;interval&quot;:2,&quot;loop_manual&quot;:&quot;manual-endless&quot;,&quot;autoplay_stopper&quot;:false,&quot;noNavigation&quot;:false,&quot;bg_slider&quot;:false,&quot;keep_padding&quot;:false,&quot;hoverpause&quot;:false,&quot;show_slide_delay&quot;:0}\"  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><ul class='avia-slideshow-inner ' style='padding-bottom: 80.828402366864%;'><li  class='avia-slideshow-slide av-m11kacdw-0d8bc4880685c1fdcec48b60e25f98b0__0  slide-1 slide-odd'><div data-rel='slideshow-2' class='avia-slide-wrap '   ><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"wp-image-4760 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-4760\"  src=\"https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/St.-James-Catholic-Church-3-845x683.jpg\" width=\"845\" height=\"683\" title='St.-James-Catholic-Church-3' alt=''  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/St.-James-Catholic-Church-3-845x683.jpg 845w, https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/St.-James-Catholic-Church-3-495x400.jpg 495w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 845px) 100vw, 845px\" \/><\/div><\/li><li  class='avia-slideshow-slide av-m11kacdw-0d8bc4880685c1fdcec48b60e25f98b0__1  slide-2 slide-even'><div data-rel='slideshow-2' class='avia-slide-wrap '  title='Historical Black and white photo of The Falls Church with people on horses in front of the church. ' ><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"wp-image-103 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-103\"  src=\"https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/home-history.webp\" width=\"714\" height=\"577\" title='home-history' alt='Historical Black and white photo of The Falls Church with people on horses in front of the church.'  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/home-history.webp 714w, https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/home-history-300x242.webp 300w, https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/home-history-80x65.webp 80w, https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/home-history-495x400.webp 495w, https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/home-history-705x570.webp 705w, https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/home-history-223x180.webp 223w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 714px) 100vw, 714px\" \/><\/div><\/li><li  class='avia-slideshow-slide av-m11kacdw-0d8bc4880685c1fdcec48b60e25f98b0__2  slide-3 slide-odd'><div data-rel='slideshow-2' class='avia-slide-wrap '   ><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"wp-image-4761 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-4761\"  src=\"https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dulin-United-Methodist-Church-845x669.jpg\" width=\"845\" height=\"669\" title='Dulin-United-Methodist-Church' alt=''  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"   \/><\/div><\/li><li  class='avia-slideshow-slide av-m11kacdw-0d8bc4880685c1fdcec48b60e25f98b0__3  slide-4 slide-even'><div data-rel='slideshow-2' class='avia-slide-wrap '   ><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"wp-image-5179 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-5179\"  src=\"https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/FCPres_old_cropped.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"622\" title='FCPres_old_cropped' alt=''  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/FCPres_old_cropped.jpg 600w, https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/FCPres_old_cropped-289x300.jpg 289w, https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/FCPres_old_cropped-77x80.jpg 77w, https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/FCPres_old_cropped-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/FCPres_old_cropped-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/FCPres_old_cropped-174x180.jpg 174w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/div><\/li><li  class='avia-slideshow-slide av-m11kacdw-0d8bc4880685c1fdcec48b60e25f98b0__4  slide-5 slide-odd'><div data-rel='slideshow-2' class='avia-slide-wrap '   ><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"wp-image-5652 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-5652\"  src=\"https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Copy-of-FC_MM-04-copy-845x684.jpg\" width=\"845\" height=\"684\" title='The Falls Church building exterior' alt='The Falls Church'  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Copy-of-FC_MM-04-copy-845x684.jpg 845w, https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Copy-of-FC_MM-04-copy-495x400.jpg 495w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 845px) 100vw, 845px\" \/><\/div><\/li><li  class='avia-slideshow-slide av-m11kacdw-0d8bc4880685c1fdcec48b60e25f98b0__5  slide-6 slide-even'><div data-rel='slideshow-2' class='avia-slide-wrap '   ><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"wp-image-5136 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-5136\"  src=\"https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Galloway-methodist-church-building-scaled-1-copy-845x684.webp\" width=\"845\" height=\"684\" title='Galloway-methodist-church-building-scaled-1-copy' alt='Galloway brick church'  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Galloway-methodist-church-building-scaled-1-copy-845x684.webp 845w, https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Galloway-methodist-church-building-scaled-1-copy-495x400.webp 495w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 845px) 100vw, 845px\" \/><\/div><\/li><li  class='avia-slideshow-slide av-m11kacdw-0d8bc4880685c1fdcec48b60e25f98b0__6  slide-7 slide-odd'><div data-rel='slideshow-2' class='avia-slide-wrap '   ><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"wp-image-4764 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-4764\"  src=\"https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Falls-Church-Presbyterian-845x684.jpg\" width=\"845\" height=\"684\" title='Falls-Church-Presbyterian' alt=''  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Falls-Church-Presbyterian-845x684.jpg 845w, https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Falls-Church-Presbyterian-495x400.jpg 495w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 845px) 100vw, 845px\" \/><\/div><\/li><li  class='avia-slideshow-slide av-m11kacdw-0d8bc4880685c1fdcec48b60e25f98b0__7  slide-8 slide-even'><div data-rel='slideshow-2' class='avia-slide-wrap '   ><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"wp-image-4776 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-4776\"  src=\"https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Temple-Rodef-Shalom-845x684.jpg\" width=\"845\" height=\"684\" title='Temple-Rodef-Shalom' alt=''  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Temple-Rodef-Shalom-845x684.jpg 845w, https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Temple-Rodef-Shalom-80x64.jpg 80w, https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Temple-Rodef-Shalom-495x400.jpg 495w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 845px) 100vw, 845px\" \/><\/div><\/li><li  class='avia-slideshow-slide av-m11kacdw-0d8bc4880685c1fdcec48b60e25f98b0__8  slide-9 slide-odd'><div data-rel='slideshow-2' class='avia-slide-wrap '   ><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"wp-image-4780 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-4780\"  src=\"https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Columbia-Baptist-e1718380973368-765x684.jpeg\" width=\"765\" height=\"684\" title='Columbia-Baptist' alt=''  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"   \/><\/div><\/li><li  class='avia-slideshow-slide av-m11kacdw-0d8bc4880685c1fdcec48b60e25f98b0__9  slide-10 slide-even'><div data-rel='slideshow-2' class='avia-slide-wrap '   ><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"wp-image-5174 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-5174\"  src=\"https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1864DulinChurchcrop-671x684.jpg\" width=\"671\" height=\"684\" title='1864DulinChurchcrop' alt=''  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1864DulinChurchcrop-671x684.jpg 671w, https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1864DulinChurchcrop-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1864DulinChurchcrop-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1864DulinChurchcrop-48x48.jpg 48w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 671px) 100vw, 671px\" \/><\/div><\/li><\/ul><div class='avia-slideshow-arrows avia-slideshow-controls' ><a href='#prev' class='prev-slide ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue87c' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'  tabindex='-1'>Previous<\/a><a href='#next' class='next-slide ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue87d' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'  tabindex='-1'>Next<\/a><\/div><div class='avia-slideshow-dots avia-slideshow-controls'><a href='#1' class='goto-slide active' >1<\/a><a href='#2' class='goto-slide ' >2<\/a><a href='#3' class='goto-slide ' >3<\/a><a href='#4' class='goto-slide ' >4<\/a><a href='#5' class='goto-slide ' >5<\/a><a href='#6' class='goto-slide ' >6<\/a><a href='#7' class='goto-slide ' >7<\/a><a href='#8' class='goto-slide ' >8<\/a><a href='#9' class='goto-slide ' >9<\/a><a href='#10' class='goto-slide ' >10<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-37svz8-180681d6c0622963cf282aa14baedfc5 av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-19  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_one_full  flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-m0y5vyrx-d6ab24ff32b516fc69edc9e50b8b1c50 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>As you explore Falls Church, you&#8217;ll encounter a mosaic of faith traditions, each weaving its own unique narrative into the fabric of our community. From churches like the <a href=\"http:\/\/columbiabaptist.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Columbia Baptist Church<\/strong><\/a> to modern temples like <a href=\"http:\/\/templerodefshalom.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Temple Rodef Shalom<\/strong><\/a>, our places of worship stand as symbols of unity, compassion, and spiritual nourishment.<\/p>\n<p>Today, our places of worship are more than just architectural marvels; they are vibrant hubs of activity and compassion. Throughout the year, they host a myriad of events, from worship services to cultural celebrations, from community outreach initiatives to interfaith dialogues. These gatherings serve as catalysts for connection and understanding, fostering bonds of friendship and solidarity among residents of all backgrounds.<\/p>\n<p>As you traverse the streets of Falls Church, take a moment to pause and appreciate the sacred spaces that enrich our lives and bind us together as a community. Whether you seek solace in prayer, inspiration in worship, or simply a sense of belonging, our places of worship welcome you with open arms and open hearts.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-5xoc44-c18b810381237ca5ef97b173ccea19aa av_one_full  avia-builder-el-21  el_after_av_three_fifth  el_before_av_hr  first flex_column_div  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m0y602q6-cf1cb8bf795f140b062d7baca0cf7d7c\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-m0y602q6-cf1cb8bf795f140b062d7baca0cf7d7c{\npadding-bottom:10px;\nfont-size:24px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-m0y602q6-cf1cb8bf795f140b062d7baca0cf7d7c .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-m0y602q6-cf1cb8bf795f140b062d7baca0cf7d7c .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:24px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-m0y602q6-cf1cb8bf795f140b062d7baca0cf7d7c .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-m0y602q6-cf1cb8bf795f140b062d7baca0cf7d7c .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-m0y602q6-cf1cb8bf795f140b062d7baca0cf7d7c .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-m0y602q6-cf1cb8bf795f140b062d7baca0cf7d7c av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-22  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-inherit-size'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >OAKWOOD CEMETERY<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-m0y5gv2x-00d6ac509b528d331eadcf352993513a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-square wp-image-5748 alignleft lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Oakwood-Cemetery-180x180.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-square wp-image-5748 alignleft lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Oakwood-Cemetery-180x180.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Oakwood-Cemetery-180x180.webp 180w, https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Oakwood-Cemetery-36x36.webp 36w, https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Oakwood-Cemetery-32x32.webp 32w, https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Oakwood-Cemetery-48x48.webp 48w, https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Oakwood-Cemetery-80x80.webp 80w, https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Oakwood-Cemetery-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Oakwood-Cemetery-400x400.webp 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/oakwoodcemeteryvirginia.com\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oakwood Cemetery<\/a><\/strong>, located near what is now known as Seven Corners, was originally a Methodist Cemetery. Fairfax Chapel, the first Methodist Church in Falls Church, is where the graves of the Crump and Crossman families are now. During the Civil War, the 121st New York Regiment used many gravestones in line defenses.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">In the late 1800s, vestry members approached the town council to ask to create a town cemetery. In 1885, parish members of the Falls Church helped establish Oakwood Cemetery town cemetery, which still functions as a public cemetery today.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-7jeyd0-a6b211d0979f3cf8532852d45eff731d\">\n#top .hr.av-7jeyd0-a6b211d0979f3cf8532852d45eff731d{\nmargin-top:3px;\nmargin-bottom:3px;\n}\n.hr.av-7jeyd0-a6b211d0979f3cf8532852d45eff731d .hr-inner{\nwidth:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-7jeyd0-a6b211d0979f3cf8532852d45eff731d hr-custom  avia-builder-el-24  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_heading  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-thin'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m0y60snm-e96f60ca173bd613791606b0f85c70be\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-m0y60snm-e96f60ca173bd613791606b0f85c70be{\npadding-bottom:10px;\nfont-size:24px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-m0y60snm-e96f60ca173bd613791606b0f85c70be .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-m0y60snm-e96f60ca173bd613791606b0f85c70be .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:24px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-m0y60snm-e96f60ca173bd613791606b0f85c70be .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-m0y60snm-e96f60ca173bd613791606b0f85c70be .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-m0y60snm-e96f60ca173bd613791606b0f85c70be .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-m0y60snm-e96f60ca173bd613791606b0f85c70be av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-25  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_textblock  av-inherit-size'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Saint James Catholic Church<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-m0y5rvl8-b863c88da581ed1c3aa2a8d380d3a7ff '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-5210 alignleft lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2024-06-21-101605-180x180.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"229\" height=\"229\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-5210 alignleft lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2024-06-21-101605-180x180.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"229\" height=\"229\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>In 1892, the small mission of Saint James received formal recognition as a parish. At the time of its establishment, Saint James was the only Catholic Church between St. Mary\u2019s in Alexandria and St. Peter\u2019s in Harper\u2019s Ferry. Initially, a visiting priest from St. Mary\u2019s journeyed from Alexandria to celebrate Mass here every Sunday in the frame chapel built about one-half mile from the railroad station.\u00a0 Shortly after this construction, Rev. Edward M. Tierney arrived to serve as the first pastor of Saint James. Under Father Tierney the parish received a firm foundation.\u00a0 In 1902, the original stone church of the<strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/stjamescatholic.org\/home-2\/history\/\">Saint James Catholic\u00a0Church<\/a><\/strong> was built at the present location at the intersection of Park Avenue and Spring Street.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6wnjwk-1395c5cf567dda194dd2486be65f0a27\">\n#top .hr.av-6wnjwk-1395c5cf567dda194dd2486be65f0a27{\nmargin-top:3px;\nmargin-bottom:3px;\n}\n.hr.av-6wnjwk-1395c5cf567dda194dd2486be65f0a27 .hr-inner{\nwidth:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-6wnjwk-1395c5cf567dda194dd2486be65f0a27 hr-custom  avia-builder-el-27  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_heading  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-thin'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m0y6rcpp-ef7b13c22283bc5444aedd0a886267d2\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-m0y6rcpp-ef7b13c22283bc5444aedd0a886267d2{\npadding-bottom:10px;\nfont-size:24px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-m0y6rcpp-ef7b13c22283bc5444aedd0a886267d2 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-m0y6rcpp-ef7b13c22283bc5444aedd0a886267d2 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:24px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-m0y6rcpp-ef7b13c22283bc5444aedd0a886267d2 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-m0y6rcpp-ef7b13c22283bc5444aedd0a886267d2 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-m0y6rcpp-ef7b13c22283bc5444aedd0a886267d2 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-m0y6rcpp-ef7b13c22283bc5444aedd0a886267d2 av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-28  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_textblock  av-inherit-size'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Dulin United Methodist Church<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-m0y5ixrh-0b5c398aa0a8ded8cd80a5b5e1ca891c '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4><\/h4>\n<p class=\"preFade fadeIn\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-square wp-image-5174 alignleft lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1864DulinChurchcrop-180x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-square wp-image-5174 alignleft lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1864DulinChurchcrop-180x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1864DulinChurchcrop-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1864DulinChurchcrop-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1864DulinChurchcrop-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1864DulinChurchcrop-48x48.jpg 48w, https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1864DulinChurchcrop-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1864DulinChurchcrop-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1864DulinChurchcrop-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1864DulinChurchcrop-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p class=\"preFade fadeIn\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/dulinchurch.org\/history\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dulin United Methodist Church<\/a><\/strong> traces its roots back to 1774 when the Frederick Circuit was organized. Church Hill, a private home built in 1750, stood at what is now 6145 Leesburg Pike until late 1962 and it was was also the second known Methodist preaching place in Virginia. The mantel from Churchill is now displayed in the hallway just outside our sanctuary. Fairfax Chapel was sited at the present Oakwood Cemetery at Seven Corners. Prior to Fairfax Chapel a log and clapboard structure stood there but was replaced in 1798 with a larger building. This site was given to the Trustees of the Methodist Meeting House in 1818. Fairfax Chapel was the second church built in the village of Falls Church, the first being The Old Falls Church. Early preachers at Fairfax Chapel included Robert Strawbridge, the first American Methodist preacher, and Francis Asbury, the first American Bishop.<\/p>\n<p class=\"preFade fadeIn\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Dulin is now located on a site given in 1867, by Mr. William Y. Dulin. Following the suspension of services at Fairfax Chapel and the end of the Civil War, the first sanctuary was built at 513 E. Broad Street in 1869. Since that time the church has undergone three major additions and changed its name to Dulin United Methodist Church.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-557dys-5bc19dd89d5601872c351d94f3a50d0e\">\n#top .hr.av-557dys-5bc19dd89d5601872c351d94f3a50d0e{\nmargin-top:3px;\nmargin-bottom:3px;\n}\n.hr.av-557dys-5bc19dd89d5601872c351d94f3a50d0e .hr-inner{\nwidth:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-557dys-5bc19dd89d5601872c351d94f3a50d0e hr-custom  avia-builder-el-30  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_heading  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-thin'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m0y6rr5u-559def7954bb8d6846bccbb751381d6a\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-m0y6rr5u-559def7954bb8d6846bccbb751381d6a{\npadding-bottom:10px;\nfont-size:24px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-m0y6rr5u-559def7954bb8d6846bccbb751381d6a .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-m0y6rr5u-559def7954bb8d6846bccbb751381d6a .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:24px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-m0y6rr5u-559def7954bb8d6846bccbb751381d6a .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-m0y6rr5u-559def7954bb8d6846bccbb751381d6a .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-m0y6rr5u-559def7954bb8d6846bccbb751381d6a .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-m0y6rr5u-559def7954bb8d6846bccbb751381d6a av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-31  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_textblock  av-inherit-size'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Falls Church Presbyterian Church<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-m0y5ovzi-e539c59e12674059e6a10e130157fe02 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-square wp-image-5179 alignleft lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/FCPres_old_cropped-180x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-square wp-image-5179 alignleft lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/FCPres_old_cropped-180x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/FCPres_old_cropped-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/FCPres_old_cropped-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/FCPres_old_cropped-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/FCPres_old_cropped-48x48.jpg 48w, https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/FCPres_old_cropped-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/FCPres_old_cropped-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/FCPres_old_cropped-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/FCPres_old_cropped-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Celebrating 150 Years\u00a0 1873-2023.\u00a0 In 1846, the Lewinsville Presbyterian Church was established and Presbyterians in Falls Church would travel the 4 miles over rough terrain to worship there. One of the two ruling elders of the Lewinsville Presbyterian Church was a resident in Falls Church. By 1848, Presbyterians in Falls Church began hosting afternoon worship services in their homes twice a month and the pastor would travel from the Lewinsville Presbyterian Church to preach on those Sundays. In 1854, Dr. Simon Groot built a community gathering place, later known as &#8220;Groot Hall&#8221; that housed Sunday Services, private school, community groups, town hall and a Union Army hospital during the Civil War.\u00a0 The Presbyterians purchased the hall in 1866 and decided to become an independent congregation known as the <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/fallschurchpresby.org\/history\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Falls Church Presbyterian Church<\/a><\/strong> in 1873.\u00a0 A Gothic style church built of granite with a steepled bell tower was built on the property in 1884 and still serves the community today, facing Fairfax Street.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-47qtro-2e2d7a17da73051f7be1969aa6015667\">\n#top .hr.av-47qtro-2e2d7a17da73051f7be1969aa6015667{\nmargin-top:3px;\nmargin-bottom:3px;\n}\n.hr.av-47qtro-2e2d7a17da73051f7be1969aa6015667 .hr-inner{\nwidth:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-47qtro-2e2d7a17da73051f7be1969aa6015667 hr-custom  avia-builder-el-33  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_heading  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-thin'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m0y6s51d-417a6318a53b0ad190eeec97c0221b1e\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-m0y6s51d-417a6318a53b0ad190eeec97c0221b1e{\npadding-bottom:10px;\nfont-size:24px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-m0y6s51d-417a6318a53b0ad190eeec97c0221b1e .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-m0y6s51d-417a6318a53b0ad190eeec97c0221b1e .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:24px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-m0y6s51d-417a6318a53b0ad190eeec97c0221b1e .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-m0y6s51d-417a6318a53b0ad190eeec97c0221b1e .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-m0y6s51d-417a6318a53b0ad190eeec97c0221b1e .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-m0y6s51d-417a6318a53b0ad190eeec97c0221b1e av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-34  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_textblock  av-inherit-size'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Galloway United Methodist Church<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-m0y5toz6-7316595cab055ab26f0bc00501d36453 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-5136 alignleft lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Galloway-methodist-church-building-scaled-1-copy-300x222.webp\" alt=\"Galloway brick church\" width=\"300\" height=\"222\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-5136 alignleft lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Galloway-methodist-church-building-scaled-1-copy-300x222.webp\" alt=\"Galloway brick church\" width=\"300\" height=\"222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Galloway-methodist-church-building-scaled-1-copy-300x222.webp 300w, https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Galloway-methodist-church-building-scaled-1-copy-80x59.webp 80w, https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Galloway-methodist-church-building-scaled-1-copy-768x569.webp 768w, https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Galloway-methodist-church-building-scaled-1-copy-705x522.webp 705w, https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Galloway-methodist-church-building-scaled-1-copy-240x178.webp 240w, https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Galloway-methodist-church-building-scaled-1-copy.webp 992w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The roots of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/directory-things_to_do\/listing\/galloway-methodist-church\/\">Galloway United Methodist Church<\/a><\/strong> and Cemetary began before the Civil War, when enslaved African Americans were encouraged by Elder Hiram Reed, a local white minister, to begin their own church. It is said that slaves on the Dulany Plantation, land where Galloway church now stands, would meet and worship in secret among the grove of trees on the hill. Prior to the end of the Civil War, meetings were held in the home of Harriet and George Brice, formerly enslaved by plantation owners in the area.\u00a0 On July 1, 1867, land was deeded over to the first Trustees of the church, and a log structure was built.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Over the years, new structures were built as the church expanded, resulting in the brick church that stands today.\u00a0\u00a0Realizing the importance of being politically active and defending the rights of the African American members of the community, <strong>Joseph Tinner<\/strong> and Louis Summerall, both members of Galloway, and another leader in the Falls Church African American community, <strong>Dr. Edwin B. Henderson<\/strong>, established the Colored Citizens Protection League which evolved into the first rural<strong> N.A.A.C.P.<\/strong> chapter in the country.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div  class='hr av-2wmso4-4c682cc036fa17bab95d8cd136391298 hr-default  avia-builder-el-36  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_postslider '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/p>\n<div  data-slideshow-options=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fade&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:false,&quot;loop_autoplay&quot;:&quot;once&quot;,&quot;interval&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;loop_manual&quot;:&quot;manual-endless&quot;,&quot;autoplay_stopper&quot;:false,&quot;noNavigation&quot;:false,&quot;show_slide_delay&quot;:90}\" class='avia-content-slider avia-content-slider-active avia-content-slider1 avia-content-slider-odd  avia-builder-el-37  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last  av-slideshow-ui av-control-default   av-no-slider-navigation av-slideshow-manual av-loop-once av-loop-manual-endless '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Blog\" ><div class=\"avia-content-slider-inner\"><div class=\"slide-entry-wrap\"><article class='slide-entry flex_column  post-entry post-entry-12481 slide-entry-overview slide-loop-1 slide-parity-odd  av_one_third first real-thumbnail posttype-post post-format-standard'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><a href='https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/vietnamese-community-celebrates-moon-festival-at-eden-center\/' data-rel='slide-1' class='slide-image' title='Vietnamese community celebrates Moon Festival at Eden Center'><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"495\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Moon-Festival-Eden-Center-495x350.png\" class=\"wp-image-12484 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-12484 attachment-portfolio size-portfolio wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Moon-Festival-Eden-Center-495x350.png 495w, https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Moon-Festival-Eden-Center-260x185.png 260w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px\" \/><\/a><div class=\"slide-content\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Slide: Vietnamese community celebrates Moon Festival at Eden Center\"><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" ><a href='https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/vietnamese-community-celebrates-moon-festival-at-eden-center\/' title='Vietnamese community celebrates Moon Festival at Eden Center'>Vietnamese community celebrates Moon Festival at Eden Center<\/a><\/h3><span class=\"av-vertical-delimiter\"><\/span><\/header><div class=\"slide-meta\"><time class='slide-meta-time updated'  itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2024-09-16T18:46:19-04:00\" >09\/16\/2024<\/time><\/div><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" >Eden Center, in Falls Church, Va., has hosted the celebration\u2026<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><span class='hidden'>\n\t\t\t\t<span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='url'>https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Moon-Festival-Eden-Center.png<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='height'>350<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='width'>800<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"publisher\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Organization\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='name'>Sarah Swinton<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='logo' itemscope itemtype='https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='url'>https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/TLC-Logo-340.png<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><span itemprop='name'>Sarah Swinton<\/span><\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2024-05-30T18:36:47-04:00\" >2024-09-16 18:46:19<\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"dateModified\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/dateModified\" >2024-09-16 18:46:19<\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"mainEntityOfPage\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/mainEntityOfPage\" ><span itemprop='name'>Vietnamese community celebrates Moon Festival at Eden Center<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/article><article class='slide-entry flex_column  post-entry post-entry-12477 slide-entry-overview slide-loop-2 slide-parity-even  av_one_third  real-thumbnail posttype-post post-format-standard'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><a href='https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/falls-church-history-public-panels\/' data-rel='slide-1' class='slide-image' title='Falls Church History Emblazoned on Public Panels'><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"495\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/South-Washington-2-495x375.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-6059 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-6059 attachment-portfolio size-portfolio wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><div class=\"slide-content\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Slide: Falls Church History Emblazoned on Public Panels\"><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" ><a href='https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/falls-church-history-public-panels\/' title='Falls Church History Emblazoned on Public Panels'>Falls Church History Emblazoned on Public Panels<\/a><\/h3><span class=\"av-vertical-delimiter\"><\/span><\/header><div class=\"slide-meta\"><time class='slide-meta-time updated'  itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2024-09-16T18:11:17-04:00\" >09\/16\/2024<\/time><\/div><div 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itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><a href='https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/50th-anniversary-of-wod-trail-celebrated\/' data-rel='slide-1' class='slide-image' title='50th Anniversary of W&#038;OD Trail Celebrated'><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"495\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/50th-Anniversary-WOD-Trail-495x350.png\" class=\"wp-image-12475 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-12475 attachment-portfolio size-portfolio wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/50th-Anniversary-WOD-Trail-495x350.png 495w, https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/50th-Anniversary-WOD-Trail-260x185.png 260w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px\" \/><\/a><div class=\"slide-content\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Slide: 50th Anniversary of W&amp;OD Trail Celebrated\"><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" ><a href='https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/50th-anniversary-of-wod-trail-celebrated\/' title='50th Anniversary of W&#038;OD Trail Celebrated'>50th Anniversary of W&#038;OD Trail Celebrated<\/a><\/h3><span class=\"av-vertical-delimiter\"><\/span><\/header><div class=\"slide-meta\"><time class='slide-meta-time updated'  itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2024-09-16T18:00:06-04:00\" >09\/16\/2024<\/time><\/div><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" >https:\/\/www.fcnp.com\/2024\/09\/12\/50th-anniversary-of-wod-trai\u2026<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><span class='hidden'>\n\t\t\t\t<span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='url'>https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/50th-Anniversary-WOD-Trail.png<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='height'>350<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span 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itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/mainEntityOfPage\" ><span itemprop='name'>50th Anniversary of W&#038;OD Trail Celebrated<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/article><\/div><div class=\"slide-entry-wrap\"><article class='slide-entry flex_column  post-entry post-entry-10704 slide-entry-overview slide-loop-4 slide-parity-odd  av_one_third first real-thumbnail posttype-post post-format-standard'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><a href='https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/west-falls-mural-project-an-interview-with-the-artist\/' data-rel='slide-1' class='slide-image' title='West Falls Mural Project: An Interview with The Artist'><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"495\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/West-Fall-Church-Mural--495x350.png\" class=\"wp-image-12463 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-12463 attachment-portfolio size-portfolio wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/West-Fall-Church-Mural--495x350.png 495w, https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/West-Fall-Church-Mural--260x185.png 260w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px\" \/><\/a><div class=\"slide-content\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Slide: West Falls Mural Project: An Interview with The Artist\"><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" ><a href='https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/west-falls-mural-project-an-interview-with-the-artist\/' title='West Falls Mural Project: An Interview with The Artist'>West Falls Mural Project: An Interview with The Artist<\/a><\/h3><span class=\"av-vertical-delimiter\"><\/span><\/header><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><span class='hidden'>\n\t\t\t\t<span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span 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size-portfolio wp-post-image\" alt=\"Cherry Hill Farmhouse with flowers in foreground. The 15 Best Things To Do In Falls Church, Virginia story in Southern Living Magazine.\" \/><\/a><div class=\"slide-content\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Slide: IN THE NEWS: Southern Living\"><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" ><a href='https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/southern-living\/' title='IN THE NEWS: Southern Living'>IN THE NEWS: Southern Living<\/a><\/h3><span class=\"av-vertical-delimiter\"><\/span><\/header><div class=\"slide-meta\"><time class='slide-meta-time updated'  itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2024-08-20T11:21:34-04:00\" >08\/20\/2024<\/time><\/div><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" >Lots of places like to tout that they offer the best of both\u2026<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><span class='hidden'>\n\t\t\t\t<span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='url'>https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2024-08-20-at-11.19.48\u202fAM.png<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='height'>510<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='width'>963<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"publisher\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Organization\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='name'>Rebecca Barnes<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='logo' itemscope itemtype='https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='url'>https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/TLC-Logo-340.png<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><span itemprop='name'>Rebecca Barnes<\/span><\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2024-05-30T18:36:47-04:00\" >2024-08-20 11:21:34<\/span><span 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attachment-portfolio size-portfolio wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-495x400.png 495w, https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-845x684.png 845w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px\" \/><\/a><div class=\"slide-content\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Slide: IN THE NEWS: America\u2019s Healthiest Community: The City of Falls Church\"><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" ><a href='https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/falls-church-healthiest-community-2024\/' title='IN THE NEWS: America\u2019s Healthiest Community: The City of Falls Church'>IN THE NEWS: America\u2019s Healthiest Community: The City of Falls Church<\/a><\/h3><span class=\"av-vertical-delimiter\"><\/span><\/header><div class=\"slide-meta\"><time class='slide-meta-time updated'  itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2024-08-06T18:01:26-04:00\" >08\/06\/2024<\/time><\/div><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" >The City of Falls Church, Virginia, emerged again in 2024 as\u2026<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><span class='hidden'>\n\t\t\t\t<span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='url'>https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3.png<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='height'>950<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='width'>950<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"publisher\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Organization\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='name'>Rebecca Barnes<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='logo' itemscope itemtype='https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='url'>https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/TLC-Logo-340.png<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><span itemprop='name'>Rebecca Barnes<\/span><\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2024-05-30T18:36:47-04:00\" >2024-08-06 18:01:26<\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"dateModified\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/dateModified\" >2024-09-30 16:18:31<\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"mainEntityOfPage\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/mainEntityOfPage\" ><span itemprop='name'>IN THE NEWS: America\u2019s Healthiest Community: The City of Falls Church<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/article><\/div><div class=\"slide-entry-wrap\"><article class='slide-entry flex_column  post-entry post-entry-11045 slide-entry-overview slide-loop-7 slide-parity-odd  av_one_third first real-thumbnail posttype-post post-format-standard'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><a href='https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/in-the-news-ellie-bird-rammy\/' data-rel='slide-1' class='slide-image' title='Ellie Bird named RAMMY Best New Restaurant'><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"495\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ellie-Bird-Falls-Church-1-495x400.png\" class=\"wp-image-12724 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-12724 attachment-portfolio size-portfolio wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><div class=\"slide-content\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Slide: Ellie Bird named RAMMY Best New Restaurant\"><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" ><a href='https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/in-the-news-ellie-bird-rammy\/' title='Ellie Bird named RAMMY Best New Restaurant'>Ellie Bird named RAMMY Best New Restaurant<\/a><\/h3><span class=\"av-vertical-delimiter\"><\/span><\/header><div class=\"slide-meta\"><time class='slide-meta-time updated'  itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2024-07-22T15:32:22-04:00\" >07\/22\/2024<\/time><\/div><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" >Ellie Bird was awarded the Best New Restaurant of the Year at\u2026<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><span class='hidden'>\n\t\t\t\t<span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='url'>https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ellie-Bird-Falls-Church-1.png<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='height'>500<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='width'>500<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"publisher\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Organization\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='name'>Sarah Swinton<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='logo' itemscope itemtype='https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span 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