The Franconia Museum's mission is to preserve 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 non-profit 501(c)(3) organization led entirely by volunteers.  We are here to tell YOUR story!

The Franconia Museum's goals are to identify, codify, and protect the history of the Franconia area; to promote the heritage of the Franconia area; to provide educational opportunities for students and the greater community; and to highlight and enhance the Spirit of Franconia.  We continually seek new ways to engage with the community around us.

Looking across traffic on Franconia Road, it is difficult to imagine that it was once a farming community.  Franconia was the birthplace of the first governor from Northern Virginia and a thriving African-American community.  We at the Franconia Museum believe that you must know where you came from to know where you are going.

Sue has served on the Lee District Land Use and Transportation Advisory Committee and as President of the League of Women Voters.  Sue is also the former Treasurer of the Fairfax Genealogical Society.

Phyllis is a member of the Fairfax County History Commission and the current President of the Laurel Grove School Association.  She also serves as Vice President of Virginia Africana Associates.

President:  Carl Sell, Jr.
Vice President for Administration:
Nathaniel Lee
Vice President for Education:
Phyllis Walker-Ford
Vice President for History:
Donald Hakenson
Secretary:  Judy Hutchinson
Treasurer:  Jane Higham

Director:  Carol Hakenson
Director:  Jeff Langley
Director:  Cary Nalls
Director:  Steve Sherman
Director:  Mary Smith
Director:  Carolyn Summers
Director:  Charlie Wood
Director:  Bob Young
Director:  Joyce Young