{"id":3656,"date":"2024-05-30T18:37:10","date_gmt":"2024-05-30T22:37:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thrivedanville.com\/?page_id=3656"},"modified":"2025-09-16T17:38:52","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T21:38:52","slug":"tinner-hill","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/history\/tinner-hill\/","title":{"rendered":"Tinner Hill"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lwzv8wgw-383f63a004f5430ed1ac7b8a3db09c4a\">\n.avia-section.av-lwzv8wgw-383f63a004f5430ed1ac7b8a3db09c4a{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tinner-Hill-arch-webp-copy-scaled-1.webp);\nbackground-position:50% 50%;\nbackground-attachment:scroll;\n}\n.avia-section.av-lwzv8wgw-383f63a004f5430ed1ac7b8a3db09c4a .av-section-color-overlay{\nopacity:0.4;\nbackground-color:#002d57;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-lwzv8wgw-383f63a004f5430ed1ac7b8a3db09c4a main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_textblock  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-3656'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div class='flex_column_table av-40w4lk-43ce3938885c402948009aa990fea8b4 sc-av_one_full av-equal-height-column-flextable'><div  class='flex_column av-40w4lk-43ce3938885c402948009aa990fea8b4 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-lwzv997g-c151aa9039b0fca76a40173f43ecc22b\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-lwzv997g-c151aa9039b0fca76a40173f43ecc22b{\npadding-bottom:10px;\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-lwzv997g-c151aa9039b0fca76a40173f43ecc22b .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-lwzv997g-c151aa9039b0fca76a40173f43ecc22b .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#ffffff;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-lwzv997g-c151aa9039b0fca76a40173f43ecc22b .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-lwzv997g-c151aa9039b0fca76a40173f43ecc22b 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\"  >Tinner Hill<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 -->\n<\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='after_section_1'  class='main_color av_default_container_wrap container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-3656'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-art5k-2b3bf688ee83728d9fa338c0bc23580d '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>As you explore the enchanting streets of Falls Church, we invite you to discover one of our most cherished landmarks: Tinner Hill. At the heart of Tinner Hill stands the <strong>Tinner Hill Historic Site<\/strong>, a revered symbol of courage and activism. This site commemorates the founding of the first rural branch of the NAACP in 1915, a pivotal moment in the fight for civil rights. Through immersive exhibits and engaging programs, visitors can trace the footsteps of those who dared to dream of a more just and equitable society.\u00a0 AARP has compiled a complete history of Tinner Hill, which can be viewed <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/states.aarp.org\/virginia\/a-short-history-of-tinner-hill\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tinner Hill isn&#8217;t just a place; it&#8217;s a testament to the indomitable spirit of community and resilience.\u00a0 The film, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/research.centerformasonslegacies.com\/s\/bfc\/page\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8216;100 Years &#8211; Black Falls Church&#8217;<\/a><\/strong> introduces you to the vibrant neighborhood of Tinner Hill. Named after the influential Tinner family, this area has been a beacon of hope and progress for generations. It was here, in the early 20th century, that a pioneering spirit emerged, challenging the norms of segregation and paving the way for change.<\/p>\n<p>But Tinner Hill isn&#8217;t just about the past; it&#8217;s a living testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Each year, we come together to celebrate the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcnp.com\/2024\/06\/13\/f-c-s-tinner-hill-music-festival-celebrates-30th-year\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tinner Hill Music Festival<\/a><\/strong>, a joyous celebration of music, culture, and community. Join us as we dance to the rhythm of the blues and honor the enduring legacy of African American music.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-square wp-image-5160 alignleft lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2024-06-20-203347-180x180.png\" alt=\"E. B. Henderson\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-square wp-image-5160 alignleft lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2024-06-20-203347-180x180.png\" alt=\"E. B. Henderson\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2024-06-20-203347-180x180.png 180w, https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2024-06-20-203347-36x36.png 36w, https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2024-06-20-203347-32x32.png 32w, https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2024-06-20-203347-48x48.png 48w, https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2024-06-20-203347-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/visitfallschurch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2024-06-20-203347-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/noscript>\u00a0 As you wander through the streets of Tinner Hill, take a moment to soak in the stories of the influential civil rights activists who made a difference in the culture of Falls Church, like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fairfaxcounty.gov\/familyservices\/older-adults\/golden-gazette\/2024-02-edwin-b-henderson-ii-shedding-light-on-the-history-of-civil-rights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dr. E. B. Henderson<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0 Feel the echoes of the past mingling with the vibrant energy of the present. And remember, you are not just a visitor here; you are a part of the ongoing story of Tinner Hill.<\/p>\n<p>So, dear visitor, come and immerse yourself in the magic of Tinner Hill. Let its history inspire you, its music uplift you and its community embrace you. 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