Alexandria History
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FOR MANY, ALL ROADS DO LEAD TO THE BIRCHMERE
By Steve Houk, Living On Music In the 19 months that I have hosted Living On Music on the Zebra…
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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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What Drove George Washington to Greatness? Learn the Answer Nov. 18 at Alexandria’s Lyceum
ALEXANDRIA, VA – George Washington’s role in founding America has been written about and discussed for centuries. His leadership as…
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Rattles, Horns, Triangles, and Bells: Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety™!
By Jim Holloway, The Lyceum Alexandria, VA – What are the many sounds of fire safety? Each year, during the…
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Lee-Fendall House Chronicles the History of the Cocktail
Alexandria, VA — The Lee-Fendall House Museum celebrated the origins and history of the humble yet mighty cocktail in a…
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An Alexandria Police Officer Remembers September 11, 2001
From the Office of Historic Alexandria Alexandria, VA – The morning of Tuesday, September 11, 2001, started routinely for Officer…
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The Friendship Firehouse Festival Is Back!
From the Office of Historic Alexandria Alexandria, VA – On Saturday, August 7, the Friendship Firehouse will welcome Alexandria residents…
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Lee-Fendall House’s Garden Wall Collapses!
ALEXANDRIA, VA–The brick wall in the garden of the Lee-Fendall House has completely collapsed! Executive Director, Martha Withers, and staff…
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New ‘Soul Food Saturdays’ Walking Tour in Alexandria Starts June 19
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Two family-run businesses are sharing a bite of American history through an innovative new Old Town walking…
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ALEXANDRIA: Increasing Access to African American Archives
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Alexandria Black History Museum, part of the Office of Historic Alexandria, is the proud recipient of…
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