History
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The Hidden Genius of George Washington: Mount Vernon’s New Gardens Chief Reveals the Farming Secrets That Changed America
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Walk through Mount Vernon today, and you’re walking through George Washington’s green thumb. As Jonathan Kavalier steps…
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George Washington’s Enduring Gift to Religious Freedom Honored at Basilica of St. Mary
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — More than two centuries ago, George Washington quietly helped Alexandria’s small Catholic community build its first church.…
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Grandstands Rise for Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, D.C.
Grandstands are rising along the National Mall as Washington prepares for the inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix. The INDYCAR race…
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What Makes Old Books Smell Like Vanilla And Almonds
The familiar vanilla-and-almond scent of old books comes from the chemical breakdown of paper. Learn how lignin, cellulose, and other…
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Yes, They’re Really Racing IndyCars Through the Heart of Washington
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Pennsylvania Avenue will trade motorcades for IndyCars this August as the inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix roars…
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Why Alexandria Isn’t Part of Washington, D.C.—The Surprising Story Behind July 9, 1846
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Have you ever wondered why Alexandria is part of Virginia instead of Washington, D.C.? Every year, July…
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She Sold Vegetables at Alexandria’s Market. Her Savings Bought Her Husband’s Freedom.
An enslaved woman’s vegetable sales helped buy her husband’s freedom. A new Historic Alexandria study released during the City Hall…
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Author Noel-Marie Fletcher Brings an Untold Story of the Nuremberg Trials to Alexandria
Alexandria on July 16 to discuss her acclaimed book, Reporting the Nuremberg Trials, and the journalists who chronicled one of…
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I Never Felt More American Than on the National Mall on the Fourth of July
As America celebrates its 250th birthday, Zebra Press Publisher Mary Wadland reflects on a decade of unforgettable Fourths of July…
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Then & Now: Alexandria Friends Recreate a 1953 Childhood Photo More Than 70 Years Later
Neighborhood friends Lynnwood Campbell and Sharon (Jones) Frazier reunited at Alexandria's 2026 Juneteenth celebration to recreate a childhood photo first…
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