Alexandria Archives
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Thomas Jefferson and Gadsby’s Tavern: The Link Between Them
By the Office of Historic Alexandria Alexandria, VA – The first peaceful transfer of presidential power from one political party…
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A History of Christmas in Alexandria
By the Office of Historic Alexandria Alexandria, VA – While Christmas has been part of Alexandria’s history since the beginning,…
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One Hundred Years of the Nineteenth Amendment!
From the Office of Historic Alexandria Alexandria, VA – “The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall…
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Alexandria History – When Recreation was Segregated
By the Office of Historic Alexandria Alexandria, VA – As summer stretches on, it is normal to reminisce about our…
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Harriet Jacobs, Patient in Tribulation, Fervent in Spirit
In recognition of Women’s History Month, the Office of Historic Alexandria highlights the contributions of one of the major figures…
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