Historic Alexandria
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Groundbreaking Partnership to Document African American Historic Sites in Chesapeake Bay Watershed
ALEXANDRIA, VA – A new project has been funded to map African American Historic Sites in the Chesapeake Ba,y and…
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Return to the Roaring Twenties: Lee-Fendall Virtual ‘Sips & Secrets’ Event, Sept. 26
ALEXANDRIA, VA – This year marks the fifth annual “Sips & Secrets” event hosted by the Lee-Fendall House and Museum.…
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Alexandria Author to Discuss New George Washington Book Via Zoom
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Interested in having an inside look at a key part of George Washington’s first term as president?…
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Landmark Shopping Center: A Story, A Memory
From the Office of Historic Alexandria Alexandria, VA – In 1965, when it first opened its doors on the corner…
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The Mount Vernon Bike Trail is a Gem for All
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Mount Vernon Bike Trail is a gem to many in the area as a place to…
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Gadsby’s Tavern Museum to Reopen Next Week With Safety Measures in Place
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, declared a National Historic Landmark in 1963, will reopen to the public on Friday,…
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Z Sale of the Centuries: Lee Boyhood Home Sells For $4.7 Million
By Kelly MacConomy ALEXANDRIA, VA – Yesterday The Zebra Press posted about the sale of the Lee boyhood home…
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George Washington’s Mount Vernon Reopens June 21
ALEXANDRIA, VA – When the coronavirus pandemic arrived in Alexandria earlier this year, nearly everything shut down by governor’s order.…
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Alexandria and Caen, Sisters Across the Pond
By the Office of Historic Alexandria Alexandria, VA – On this June 6, we marked the 76th anniversary of the…
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