Alexandria History
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SNEAK PEEK: Black History, Archaeology and the Waterfront Heritage Trail in Alexandria, June 19 – REGISTER HERE
ALEXANDRIA, VA – In honor of Juneteenth, get a behind-the-scenes look at a recent community history project that features the…
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America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places – 2021 List UNVEILED
Washington, DC (June 3, 2021) – As the nation begins to reopen after a long period of waiting and uncertainty,…
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New Alexandria Black History Museum Exhibit Features Artifacts From Protests Following George Floyd’s Murder
CORRECTION: A previous version of this article indicated that the exhibit would open May 25. It is an online-only exhibit.…
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The Time When Martial Law Was Declared in Alexandria
Alexandria, VA – Nearly 160 years ago, on the morning of May 24, 1861, Union soldiers of the Eleventh New…
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Calling Alexandria History Buffs: Misconceptions About the Revolutionary War Dispelled
ALEXANDRIA, VA-On Saturday, May 22, Gadsby’s Tavern Museum is hosting a virtual symposium about the Revolutionary War. In preparation for…
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The Ford Plant: A Reflection of Alexandria
From the Office of Historic Alexandria Alexandria, VA – Built and operated during the Great Depression, the Ford Plant at…
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History Snapshot: Alexandria, Virginia and Tobacco
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Before there was an Alexandria, there were tobacco growers, tobacco plantations, and tobacco warehouses. By the time…
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