History of the Hill
In the late 1800s Charles and Mary Tinner bought land in Falls Church and the area has been known as Tinner Hill ever since.
Learn MoreWho We Are
We were founded to honor the civil rights heroes of Tinner Hill and further the ideals for which they stood.
Ti age Foundation works to raise awareness of the contributions of African-Americans and other cultures to the development of Falls Church, Fairfax County, the United States, and African descendants in the diaspora, by disseminating information and by providing community services. Learn more about us.Education and Resources
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We're working with several dedicated partners to develop a landscape design to commemorate and celebrate the civil rights pioneers who lived in Falls Church.
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Our foundation is involved in helping to plan academic curricula locally and to continue advancing educational opportunities for students in Falls Church.
Recent News & Updates View Blog
May 2, 2012
Calling All Artists! Call it the Blues - a Juried Art Exhibition
Call it the Blues is a juried, all-media exhibition focusing on the meaning of the "blues" from an artists' perspective. As part of the Tinner Hill Blues Festival the Tinner Hill Heritage Foundation is participating in FIRSTfriday of Falls Church hosting a juried all-media exhibition, entitled "Call it... Read on
May 4, 2012
Women of the Blues; the Next Generation of Blues Queens Emerge at Creative Cauldron in Falls Church
Falls Church is putting itself on the map as a blues destination. In addition to the Tinner Hill Blues Festival (June 8-10), an amazing blues revue with some of the finest young voices in the region takes place over the next three weekends. Tinner Hill Heritage Foundation is... Read on
Events
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February 6, 2012
We’re aiming to be the premiere blues festival in the Washington, DC, metro area, and our lineup proves it!
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E.B. Henderson Dear Editor Contest
February 6, 2012
Co-sponsored by the Washington Post, we encourage students to write persuasive letters as a tribute to E.B. Henderson.
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Black History Celebration and Basketball Game
February 6, 2012
Each February, we host a panel discussion and basketball game featuring the Harlem Magic Masters.
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New Year’s Eve Watch Night Celebration
January 1, 2012
This free, fun New Year’s Eve celebration features top area live musicians along with food, fun, games, and dancing.
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