History
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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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What Events Are Planned to Celebrate Juneteenth in Alexandria?
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Alexandria is celebrating Juneteenth (June 19) with a variety of events. The holiday marks the day in…
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79 Years: Alexandria Honors D-Day Anniversary June 4
ALEXANDRIA, VA — Swing dancers. A 1940s Jazz Band An appearance by George Patton. The Fife and Drum Corps. All…
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Benefits of Historic District Designation ‘Are Being Eroded’: Del Ray Leaders Encourage Residents to Act
ALEXANDRIA, VA – On Thursday, May 18, leaders from the Del Ray (Town of Potomac) community and a Preservation Virginia…
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Black Family Reunion Event Happening at Alexandria’s Barrett Library on April 29th
Alexandria, VA – There are a lot of gaps to fill in when it comes to Alexandria’s African American history…
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Principal Rachel Dischner Introduces Dr. Deborah Hall-Greene Thomas to Students at Ferdinand T. Day School
Alexandria, VA— When Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School Principal Rachel Dischner recently read the children’s book, “They Believed They Could…
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New Black History Museum Comes to the Living Water Center this Juneteenth Weekend
ALEXANDRIA, VA–On June 18, the Living Water Center (1525 King St.) will open its doors to a new museum highlighting the…
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Alexandria Gathers to Atone for Lynching of Joseph McCoy 125 Years After Murder
ALEXANDRIA, VA–In 1897, 19-year-old Joseph McCoy was viciously murdered in Alexandria. Now, 125 years later, Alexandria is still paying its…
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Historic Hose-Reel Carriage Returns to Friendship Firehouse Museum After Two-Year Restoration
ALEXANDRIA, VA–On Sat. April, 30, the Friendship Firehouse Museum unveiled the newly refurbished historic hose-reel carriage. Built in Alexandria in…
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