Alexandria Black History Museum
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Zebra Misc
Seeking a Common Goal for the African American Community
Alexandria, VA – This month we shine a light on a hidden pillar of Alexandria, Mrs. Beverly Anderson. Mrs. Anderson…
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Zebra Misc
Char McCargo Bah: Making History in Alexandria
By Audrey Davis Alexandria, VA – Char Bah’s reputation in Alexandria precedes her. She is recognized as an award-winning genealogist,…
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Arts
BLACK HISTORY: See 23 Sherry Sanabria Paintings Via Alexandria’s New Online Portal
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The work of a great local artist is now available for all to see. Historic Alexandria announced…
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Community News Alexandria Virginia
Alexandria City Wants Your Stories, Artwork, Objects, Memories for Covid Chronicle and George Floyd Legacy
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The City of Alexandria has launched two initiatives to recognize and record the Alexandria community’s response to…
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Community News Alexandria Virginia
Alexandria’s Black History Museum Director Speaks Out: “It Must Stop Now!”
ALEXANDRIA, VA -On Wednesday, June 10, 2020, the Alexandria Black History Museum’s Executive Director Audrey Davis publicly issued the following…
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Community News Alexandria Virginia
80 Years Ago: Blacks-Only Robinson Library Opens on Wythe Street
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Less than a year after the 1939 Library Sit-in was organized by Samuel Tucker Jr., African Americans could…
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Community News Alexandria Virginia
Office of Historic Alexandria (OHA) Closes its Sites to the Public Starting March 17
Alexandria, VA – Public programs at OHA sites have been cancelled or rescheduled through April 12. OHA staff will reach…
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Community News Alexandria Virginia
Storytime with Young Historians at the Alexandria Black History Museum
Alexandria, VA – Bring your children to the Alexandria Black History Museum for cultural stories and creative craft activities that introduce history…
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Community News Alexandria Virginia
Alexandria Schedule of Services for Week of 2019 Thanksgiving Holiday
Alexandria, VA – All City of Alexandria government offices will be closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29 in…
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Community News Alexandria Virginia
Let Loose: Have Fun in Alexandria This Veterans Day Weekend!
Alexandria, VA – The weather turned cold quickly! But that doesn’t stop businesses from putting on great events year round.…
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