Alexandria-Dundee Sister Cities Committee Hosts 2 Exciting Events this Weekend
March 8: Lecture on The Auld Alliance: France and Scotland from Braveheart to Bonnie Prince Charlie
The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St.
7-9 p.m.
Historian Dr. Jennifer Paxton examines the complex relationship between Scotland, France, and England at the Lyceum on March 8th. From the time of Sir William Wallace (of “Braveheart” fame) through the troubled reign of Mary Queen of Scots, France and Scotland joined forces against England, but then the fall of the Stuart dynasty in 1688 led France to support a Jacobite restoration under Bonnie Prince Charlie. For more information, please visit here. $10 per person. Reservations recommended
March 9 The Alexandria Sister Cities Scottish Social
The Lloyd House, 220 N. Washington St.
7-10 p.m.
Enjoy the Alexandria Sister Cities Scottish Social and Whisky Tasting at the historic Lloyd House, 220 North Washington Street. The evening features tastings of high quality Scottish whisky, Virginia wines, fine foods, and a special program including a discussion, tasting instructions, and a Q&A led by a Scotch whisky convener and expert. In addition to the tasting, BBQ dinner, wine, and other beverages will be provided. Proceeds from the fundraiser aid the Sister Cities Committee mission to support the educational and cultural exchanges between Alexandria, Virginia and her Sister Cities of Dundee, Scotland and Helsingborg, Sweden. For more information, please visit here. Tickets are $45
