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American History Film Project Exhibition in Clifton In

After receiving medals during the American History Film Project exhibition, students from Clifton, Burke, Centreville, Fairfax, Annandale and Falls Church pose in front of a flag given to Martha Barnes in honor of her father who served in WWII. The annual exhibition gathers students grades K-12 who take part in group or solo efforts to document their hometown history. Their films will be archived on www.americanhistoryfilmproject.org, putting their hometowns on a digital map. Students in 9 other states have participated in the past five years, and interest is growing. Beginning in 2019, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts may also earn a badge for their efforts if the film is done under supervision or approval of their leader. Read more:

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Apple 21 Covers Red Carpet Reception of Fairfax Filmmakers
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Apple 21 Covers Red Carpet Reception of Fairfax Filmmakers

Fairfax County Public Schools Television featured the American History Film Project Exhibition in June 2017 covering national film premieres of local history student films just in time for Fairfax County’s 275th Birthday. Students from Annandale, Burke, Great Falls, and Springfield were among those from other states. Example of Project Based Learning.

Credits:

Film Footage provided by Stephen Cooper Wright and Gustavo Decker
Martha Barnes, Founder
Publicity by Kimberli Costabile, Amplify Communications

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Video Virginia Girl Scout St James Catholic School, Then and Now
 History Documentaries

St. James Catholic School, Then and Now

This film is about a historic Catholic school which is called Saint James Catholic School.

This is one of the films that were selected for our Film Festival which happened on June 1st 2019 at the beautiful Angelika Theatre in Fairfax VA.

Video by: Virginia Girl Scout, Virginia

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Video by Virginia Girl Scout, Clifton VA
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History of Clifton VA

This film is about the historic town Clifton, VA.

This is one of the films that were selected for our Film Festival which happened on June 1st 2019 at the beautiful Angelika Theatre in Fairfax VA.

Video by: Virginia Girl Scout, Clifton VA

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 History Interviews

Mount Pleasant in Mason District

Graveyards and Civil Rights stories fill a Columbia Elementary School student’s interviews with a long-time members of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in the Lincolnia area of Fairfax County.

Submitted by: Marresa-Grace A. Williams
Grade: 3rd
School: Columbia Elementary School
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Emily from NJ - My Family Heritage
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Underground RR – My family heritage


Emily from New Jersey knew her ancestors were involved in her local community. She was amazed to discover they were a part on the Underground Railroad.

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The Longest Blizzard of 1948-49
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The Longest Blizzard of 1948-49

The winter of 1948-49 was horrible for the people of Nebraska. It started snowing in November and continued throughout the winter, only to end in April 1949. Imagine snow engulfing cows and cars and you’ll see why helicopters were needed to bring food into Nebraska.

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A tribute to Mary Barnes, a WWII veteran
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A tribute to Mary Barnes, a WWII veteran


98 year old Mary Barnes, shares her memories of serving in the US Navy WAVES in World War II, with Cavon. Mrs. Barnes was stationed in Hawaii when the Japanese surrendered. What a celebration they had that day !

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