Ilda was a mixed-race community in the area of Little River Turnpike and Guinea Road. Fairfax County History Commission member Tom Shoop will share what he learned while writing his new book, A Place Called Ilda: Race and Resilience at a Northern Virginia Crossroads. Adults and teens. Register if you'd like a reminder.

On your way here, you can take a look at the Ilda Historical marker at 38°50'18.0"N 77°15'06.0"W

Visit our 12 Fascinating Facts About Fairfax County for some tidbits about Ilda and more.