Torpedo Factory in Alexandria CLOSED Saturday, October 30 Due to High Waters

Mary Wadland October 30, 2021

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During the heavy rains and high tide of Friday, October 29, the access streets to the Torpedo Factory were flooded and shut off by law enforcement. The watrs were still high Saturday, October 30. No damage has been reported. (Photo: Rich Cheetham) — During the heavy rains and high tide of Friday, October 29, the access streets to the Torpedo Factory were flooded and shut off by law enforcement. The waters were still high Saturday, October 30. No damage has been reported. (Photo: Rich Cheetham)

ALEXANDRIA, VA – Due to the flooding activity in Old Town Alexandria, the Torpedo Factory Art Center (located at 105 N. Union St.) is closed Saturday, October 30.

For up to date information on Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activity (RPCA) facility, program and activity adjustments, visit the RPCA Program, Activity and Service Cancellations. https://twitter.com/TorpedoFactory/status/1454121291917766657?s=20

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Mary Wadland

Mary Wadland is the Publisher and Editor in Chief of The Zebra Press, the award-winning Alexandria news publication she founded in 2010 with a mission of celebrating community, culture, and all the good news happening across the city. A longtime community advocate and storyteller, Mary was selected for the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce inaugural 40 Under 40 class and has served as President of Living Legends of Alexandria since 2022. Known for her deep local roots, sharp editorial instincts, and passion for connecting people through journalism, she has spent decades chronicling the personalities, businesses, events, and civic life that make Alexandria unique. Originally from Delray Beach, Florida, Mary is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Hollins College in Roanoke, Virginia, and has been part of Alexandria’s publishing and media community since 1987.