Franconia Museum

Franconia Museum The Franconia Museum is a non-profit local history museum dedicated to preserving the history of the Franconia area in pictures and artifacts.

Looking across six lanes of traffic on Franconia Road, it is difficult to imagine that it was once a rural "rolling road" for Virginia tobacco on its way to the port city of Alexandria. Before it was a bedroom community, Franconia was the birthplace of the first Virginia governor from Northern Virginia, witness to a Mosby raid, and a thriving Afro-American community called Carrolltown. We at the F

ranconia Museum believe that you must know where you came from to know where you are going. Our Goals

•To identify, codify, and protect the history of the Franconia area
•To promote the heritage for the Franconia area
•To provide educational opportunities for students and the greater community
•To highlight and enhance the Spirit of Franconia

Our Mission

The Franconia Museum preserves the past, present, and future of the Franconia area in pictures, artifacts, and stories. The Franconia Museum reaches out by educating, enriching, and bringing together the greater community. We are a 501 (c) (3) organization led and run entirely by volunteers. The Museum also does exhibits at local libraries, and other community meeting places throughout the year.

The Franconia Museum is OPEN for visitors in our new location! Stop by 10am to 2pm Mon, Tues, Wed, or Sat on the ground...
07/07/2026

The Franconia Museum is OPEN for visitors in our new location! Stop by 10am to 2pm Mon, Tues, Wed, or Sat on the ground floor of the Franconia Government Center.

07/04/2026

Happy Fourth of July, Franconians! Who here remembers when Lee District Park had the best local fireworks show?

Franconia remembers its Revolutionary Patriots. Commodore Walter Brooke was cousin of George Mason and commander of Vir...
06/26/2026

Franconia remembers its Revolutionary Patriots. Commodore Walter Brooke was cousin of George Mason and commander of Virginia's naval forces during the war. Brooke's home, then called "Retirement" was built circa 1780 and expanded by future owners into what is now Stoneybrooke.

Here is the interior of Ward's Corner store in 1952. It burned down in 1959 and was located at the intersection of Fran...
06/23/2026

Here is the interior of Ward's Corner store in 1952. It burned down in 1959 and was located at the intersection of Franconia Road and Old Rolling Road.

Three days of culture, remembrance, community and Juneteenth fun! Be part of history as Laurel Grove School hosts its fi...
06/19/2026

Three days of culture, remembrance, community and Juneteenth fun! Be part of history as Laurel Grove School hosts its first Juneteenth celebration. Laurel Grove School is a historic one-room schoolhouse that educated African American children in Fairfax County during segregation. Join us on June 18th, 19th and 20th for three exciting days of hands-on activities, creativity, and learning at the historic Laurel Gorce School Museum. Each day will feature something new for kids and families!

Scan the QR code on the flyer to let us know you are attending. Space is limited so please register in advance.

Almost 70 years after this heart of the Franconia community was destroyed by fire, the Ward's Corner neon shines brightl...
06/16/2026

Almost 70 years after this heart of the Franconia community was destroyed by fire, the Ward's Corner neon shines brightly again at the Franconia Museum!

Starting on Friday, come to the Alexandria waterfront for the Sails on the Potomac festival. Friday through Sunday, enjo...
06/09/2026

Starting on Friday, come to the Alexandria waterfront for the Sails on the Potomac festival. Friday through Sunday, enjoy tall ship tours, activities, educational programs, music, and more! Learn more: https://www.alexandriava.gov/Sails250

Franconia Volunteer Fireman's Carnival, circa 1948 along Franconia Road. Franconia Hardware (at right) was remodeled in...
06/02/2026

Franconia Volunteer Fireman's Carnival, circa 1948 along Franconia Road. Franconia Hardware (at right) was remodeled into what is today the La Fiamma Italian Kitchen.

As the neighboring church begins to rise from the ashes, please consider joining the Laurel Grove School Museum for a da...
05/29/2026

As the neighboring church begins to rise from the ashes, please consider joining the Laurel Grove School Museum for a day of remembrance and community on the Juneteenth holiday, June 19, 2026.

Address

7130 Silver Lake Boulevard, Suite 103
Alexandria, VA
22315

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 2pm
Tuesday 10am - 2pm
Wednesday 10am - 2pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+17033502104

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