Alexandria History
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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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Edgar Allan Poe’s Mother Connection to Alexandria
Alexandria, VA – On Sunday, October 30, and Monday, October 31, David Keltz returns to the Alexandria History Museum at…
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Historic Alexandria’s Junior Docents and Budding Archeologists Had a Successful Summer
From the Office of Historic Alexandria Alexandria, VA – Learning doesn’t end on the last day of school. That was…
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Secret Symbology in Old Town Alexandria
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Old Town has its own secret symbols, like something out of a Dan Brown novel. Notable among…
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A Tour of Summer Fun in Alexandria Through the Centuries
By Laurel Spear Alexandria, VA – As the United States approaches its 247th birthday this July, the City of Alexandria…
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Public Meeting Planned June 12 To Discuss Preservation of Historic African American Cemetery in Alexandria
ALEXANDRIA, VA -On Monday, June 12, the City of Alexandria is hosting a public meeting to discuss flooding at the…
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Benefits of Historic District Designation ‘Are Being Eroded’: Del Ray Leaders Encourage Residents to Act
ALEXANDRIA, VA – On Thursday, May 18, leaders from the Del Ray (Town of Potomac) community and a Preservation Virginia…
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