Historic Alexandria
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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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Want To Teach Alexandria History? Apothecary Museum in Old Town Looking for Volunteers
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Are you a history buff who enjoys learning about Alexandria’s past and passing that knowledge on to…
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Get Tickets: Experience Elegant Evening of Wine & Food at Shenandoah Caverns
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Shenandoah Caverns and Cave Ridge Vineyard are getting together to present Perfect Pair: Sips of Summer, an…
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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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Get to Know These Amazing 27-Black Owned Businesses in Alexandria
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Juneteenth is upon us, making it the perfect time to highlight and celebrate the accomplishments of small…
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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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History: Waterfront Dining in Alexandria — From Beachcomber to Barca
ALEXANDRIA, VA – It’s been 68 years since there was waterfront dining on the Potomac River in Alexandria. Given this…
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Select Alexandria Museums to Reopen in March
ALEXANDRIA, VA-During the last week of March, select Alexandria museums will reopen to visitors. To make a reservation, visit shop.alexandriava.gov/Events.aspx.…
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Senator Mark Warner Visits Alexandria’s Black History On Walking Tour Led by City Councilman John Chapman
ALEXANDRIA, VA—A sprinkle of rain and a crispness in the air perked my senses on a walk through Old Town…
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Virtual Events and More Planned for G.W. Birthday Celebration
ALEXANDRIA, VA-This year marks the 289th anniversary of George Washington’s birth. Next month, his adopted hometown will introduce new and…
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