History
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New Color Scheme of Lee-Fendall House Restores Historic Accuracy
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Lee-Fendall House Museum and Garden recently completed a major exterior paint and restoration project, fascinating Alexandrians…
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Alexandria Historical Society Offering $2K Grants to Aid Research Projects
ALEXANDRIA, VA-The Alexandria Historical Society (AHS) promotes an interest in America’s history, specifically Alexandria and DMV history. The organization is…
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Alexandria Forum: Exploring Civil Rights in Alexandria
ALEXANDRIA, VA-On Friday, October 18, 2024, Historic Alexandria will host the Alexandria Forum. This day-long symposium focuses on the interpretation…
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Lafayette and Alexandria: 200 years later
From the Office of Historic Alexandria ALEXANDRIA, VA-October 16 marks the 200th anniversary of Alexandria’s reception for the Marquis de…
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Alexandria Schoolkids Participate in Constitutional Anniversary in City Council Chambers
“We the People of the United States, in order to form a more perfect Union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide…
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Tickets Available: Civil War Tour of Alexandria National Cemetery, September 14
ALEXANDRIA, VA -Take the Civil War Tour of Alexandria National Cemetery with local Civil War historian Madeline Feierstein on Saturday, September…
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The Context of Contrabands and Freedmen Cemetery Memorial
By Blake Wilson Alexandria, VA – Much has changed in the Commonwealth since the Contrabands and Freedmen Cemetery Memorial opened…
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City of Alexandria Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Contrabands and Freedmen Cemetery Memorial
ALEXANDRIA, VA-The City of Alexandria invites the public to participate in the tenth anniversary of the dedication of the Contrabands…
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Unseen Old Town: Have You Spotted the Old Signage on Certain Historic Townhouses?
Alexandria, VA – Before the advent of large supermarket chains, many Alexandrians relied on local Mom and Pop grocery stores…
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Kennedy Center to Celebrate MLK, Jr.’s Legacy with Headliners
In a musical tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the Kennedy Center will host a celebration of King’s legacy.…
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