Alexandria Black History Museum
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Community News
Let Loose: Have Fun in Alexandria This Weekend
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Don’t forget: Sunday is Father’s Day. Whether he likes food, drink, music, or history, show Dad how…
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Back to Fun Book Fair: African American Children’s Book Fair
Alexandria, VA – Visit the Museum for a book fair featuring authors who specialize in books for African American children…
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Business News
Cash: Saving a Little Bit at a Time
Living Legend Florence King’s firm teaches financial literacy By James Cullum ALEXANDRIA, VA-It doesn’t take much to get back on…
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The Woman in the Iron Coffin, PBS Offering Free Screening at Alexandria Lyceum
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Construction workers discovered the body of a 19th century African American woman in an iron coffin in…
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Arts
Living Legends of Alexandria: African American Activists
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Living Legends of Alexandria: African American Activists, is an exhibition at the Alexandria Black History Museum open…
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Alexandria to Honor Lynching Victims by Claiming National Memorial for Peace and Justice
Steel pillar monument honors Alexandria victims Joseph McCoy and Benjamin Thompson. By James Cullum Alexandria’s past is imperfect, but…
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Alexandria to Honor Lynching Victims by Claiming National Memorial for Peace and Justice Monument
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Alexandria’s past is imperfect, but embracing that fact gives the city its strength. On Tuesday, the Alexandria…
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Events Calendar
Kid-Friendly Indoor Activities for the Upcoming Weekends
Little Alexandria: Indoor Activities Around Town. By Erica Barker February is a great month to continue the indoor exploration and…
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Gretchen M. Bulova Appointed Director of the Office of Historic Alexandria
Gretchen M. Bulova Appointed Director of the Office of Historic Alexandria City Manager Mark B. Jinks appointed Gretchen M. Bulova…
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Arts
Through Darkness to Light: Photographs Along the Underground Railroad
ALEXANDRIA, VA – From February 2 to March 16, 2019, the Alexandria Black History Museum will exhibit beautifully dramatic color…
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