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…

Mary WadlandNovember 20, 2021

What’s Inside the Alexandria Athenaeum in Old Town?

ALEXANDRIA, VA – I am always challenged when I try to spell or pronounce The Athenaeum (aTH-uh-NAY-um) and for years…

Steve HoukNovember 18, 2021

By Steve Houk, Living On Music In the 19 months that I have hosted Living On Music on the Zebra…

Alexandria, VA – On October 14, Gadsby’s Tavern Museum restarted guided tours for the first time since the emergence of…

Kevin DaurayOctober 29, 2021

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ALEXANDRIA, VA – George Washington’s role in founding America has been written about and discussed for centuries. His leadership as…

By Jim Holloway, The Lyceum Alexandria, VA – What are the many sounds of fire safety? Each year, during the…

Susan FleischmanSeptember 26, 2021

Alexandria, VA — The Lee-Fendall House Museum celebrated the origins and history of the humble yet mighty cocktail in a…

ZebraSeptember 6, 2021

From the Office of Historic Alexandria Alexandria, VA – The morning of Tuesday, September 11, 2001, started routinely for Officer…

ZebraAugust 2, 2021

From the Office of Historic Alexandria Alexandria, VA – On Saturday, August 7, the Friendship Firehouse will welcome Alexandria residents…

Sophia HartJune 22, 2021

ALEXANDRIA, VA–The brick wall in the garden of the Lee-Fendall House has completely collapsed! Executive Director, Martha Withers, and staff…