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History
Christmas During the Civil War
Alexandria, VA – Come to Fort Ward on Saturday, December 14, to learn more about Christmas during the Civil War.…
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Alexandria’s Cider Tradition
Alexandria, VA – Alexandria celebrates Virginia Cider Week from November 15-24. A long-time favorite of those who crossed the Atlantic…
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Events Calendar
The Friendship Fire Company Turns 250
Come to the Friendship Firehouse Festival and celebrate the Friendship Fire Company’s 250th year! Friendship was the first fire company…
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Alexandria and the Fairfax Resolves
Alexandria, VA – This year marks the 250th anniversary of the writing and signing of the Fairfax Resolves. Originally meant…
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The 80th Anniversary of the D-Day Invasion of Normandy
Alexandria, VA – This year marks the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings and invasion of Normandy during World War…
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May Is National Preservation Month, a Time to Spotlight Alexandria’s Historic Treasures
Alexandria, VA – National Preservation Month started as National Preservation Week in 1973. In 2005, the National Trust expanded the…
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“Buried Ships of Robinson Landing” Exhibit – Opening April 6
Alexandria, VA – For the first time, see three scale models of historic ships at the location where archaeologists first…
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Women’s History: How Much Do You Know about the Incredible School of Nursing at Alexandria Hospital?
Alexandria, VA – In honor of Women’s History Month, we invite you to take our specialty tours on Women’s History…
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Harriet Jacobs Dedicated Her Life to Uplifting Newly Freed African Americans Post Civil War
From the Office of Historic Alexandria Alexandria, VA – A Note from OHA: In recognition of Black History Month, the…
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Celebrate a Civil War Christmas at Fort Ward This Season
Alexandria, VA – Readers can learn more about Christmas and the Civil War on Saturday, December 9, at Fort Ward…
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