History
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Author Jeff Gottesfeld to Celebrate “Honor Flights” at Old Town Books
Alexandria, VA — Families, veterans, and community members can gather Tuesday, March 3, at 6 p.m. at Old Town Books,…
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Design Leader Takes the Helm at Woodlawn and Pope-Leighey House
Alexandria, VA — The National Trust for Historic Preservation has appointed Ruki Neuhold-Ravikumar as the new Executive Director of Woodlawn…
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Register Now: UVA Professor to Discuss the Rise and Betrayal of the Freedman’s Bank
ALEXANDRIA, VA — A powerful and often overlooked chapter of American history — one with direct ties to Alexandria —…
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In His Own Words: Tom Evans Keeps History Alive As a WWII Memorial Tour Guide
I’m pleased to participate in this effort. Too little is known about WWII; after all, it was over 80 years…
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George Washington’s Home Reborn: Iconic Mansion Reopens After Historic $40 Million Restoration, Priming Mount Vernon for America 250
MOUNT VERNON, VA—The red ribbon fell yesterday on the most ambitious preservation project in Mount Vernon’s history. A gaggle of…
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Cider Houses Rule! Alexandria Celebrates Virginia Cider Week
The Office of Historic Alexandria in partnership with the Virginia Association of Cider Makers celebrated Virginia Cider Week November 16–22,…
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New Wall of Honor Unveiled in Alexandria Honors 24 Veterans at The Landing
Alexandria, VA — The Landing, a premier senior living community located at 2620 Main Line Blvd. in Alexandria’s Potomac Yard,…
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Alexandria Marks Restoration of Freedom House, Once Center of the Slave Trade
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Mayor Aliya Gaskins led a ribbon-cutting ceremony today at the Freedom House Museum—once the headquarters of the Franklin…
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Badger Honor Flight Arrives at Reagan National Airport
Alexandria, VA — On Saturday, November 8, 2025, the Badger Honor Flight from Madison, Wisconsin, arrived at Ronald Reagan Washington…
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Ken Burns On the Lawn at Mount Vernon: A Revolutionary Premiere
Alexandria, VA — Last night, the lawn of George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate was transformed into a historic cinema under…
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