"The Mount Vernon Ladies' Association collected and preserved the material culture at Mount Vernon, before the archive further evolved in response to what I am calling 'counter archival movements' among groups such as African American communities in places like Gum Springs," Oberle said.

"The Judicial Learning Center of Fairfax County is the first JLC at any state trial court in the entire country. It supports the Court Tour Program and highlights court cases from Fairfax County that have assisted in charting a course toward a more just society," said Clerk of Court Chris Falcon.

When VA250 Honorary Chair Carly Fiorina sought a campus discussion going beyond "convenient legends" to tell "the full story" of our nation's upcoming anniversary, CML and its Director George Oberle were a natural choice as guide and conversation partner.