Backyard History
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Fort Ward Hosting Civil War Artillery Day September 17
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Learn about the role and equipment of Civil War artillerymen in the Defenses of Washington on Saturday,…
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History Comes Alive! Alexandrians Invited To Civil War Camp Day June 18
ALEXANDRIA, VA – If you have an interest in Civil War history, there is an event that’s right up your…
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Going Beyond George Washington: New Exhibit at Mount Vernon Sheds Light on Property’s History
ALEXANDRIA, VA – George Washington’s Mount Vernon unveiled a new permanent exhibit March 26. According to the press release: “The…
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Lee-Fendall House Names Amanda Roper New Director
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Lee-Fendall House Museum and Garden has a new director. On Feb 1, Amanda Roper assumed her…
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Black American Revolutionary War Patriot William “Billy” Lee to be Memorialized at Mount Vernon Estate
Black American Revolutionary War Patriot William Lee to be Memorialized at Mount Vernon Estate, February 4, 2022.
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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…
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Experience Christmas During the Civil War at Fort Ward, Saturday, Dec. 11
ALEXANDRIA, VA -Get in the holiday spirit and learn how Christmas was observed during the Civil War at Fort Ward…
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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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Fort Ward Museum Hosting Civil War Tours To Honor Veteran’s Day, Nov. 13
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Fort Ward Museum will offer soldier-led tours of historic Fort Ward in recognition of Veteran’s Day on…
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Local Documentary Explores ‘The Pits’ Before It Was Kingstowne
ALEXANDRIA, VA – For me, the gravel pits behind Hayfield Secondary School was the local fishing hole – at age…
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