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Alexandria History: Celebrations of July 4th and the City’s Founding Intermingle
Alexandria, VA – Alexandria and Independence Day have, at times, had an uneven relationship. The City first celebrated the signing…
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Historic Alexandria: Looking at the Events of D-Day
By Laura Withers Alexandria, VA – While online events have kept the Alexandria-Caen Sister City Committee (ACSCC) connected to fellow…
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Historic Preservation Month in Alexandria
Alexandria, VA – National Preservation Month started as National Preservation Week in 1973. In 2005, the National Trust expanded the…
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How American Christmas Was Changed by The Civil War
Alexandria, VA – The American Civil War standardized the concept of what an American Christmas should be. Much like how…
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History: Guided Tours of Gadsby’s Tavern Return in Alexandria
Alexandria, VA – On October 14, Gadsby’s Tavern Museum restarted guided tours for the first time since the emergence of…
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