Alexandria History
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Alexandria News
Peek Inside a 1790s Pharmacist’s Daybook at Alexandria’s Free Apothecary Open House
ALEXANDRIA, VA — A pharmacist’s daybook from the 1790s and a prescription and account book from the 1860s will give…
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Memories and Musings
Alexandria Photographer Nina Tisara Reflects on 40 Years of Photojournalism
Alexandria, VA – You may have seen my Converging Paths/Witnessing Worship photographs when they were exhibited at The Lyceum and…
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Alexandria History
Virginia Cider Week: Alexandria Cider Festival Nov. 21
By Daniel Lee Alexandria, VA – Do you know what chaptalization is? Or what Alexandria’s sister city, Caen, France, has…
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Del Ray Doings
All Aboard! Del Ray Rallies to Save Its Century-Old Caboose
ALEXANDRIA, VA — It hasn’t moved an inch in 50 years. Yet Del Ray’s historic red caboose faces its biggest…
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Alexandria History
Alexandria Map Society Meeting Explores George Washington’s Maps—and the Town He Drew at 17
Mount Vernon historian Alexandra Montgomery explores George Washington’s life with maps at the Alexandria Map Society’s Oct. 27 meeting.
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Alexandria News
Alexandria-Sweden Sister City Connection Comes to Life
Alexandria, VA Sister Cities Committee and @Office of Historic Alexandria hosted students from @ProCivitas Privata Gymnasium ( High School) in…
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Celebrate Virginia Archaeology Month in Alexandria With Free Events and Tours
By Daniel Lee Alexandria, VA – Each October, the Virginia Department of Historic Resources recognizes the role archaeology plays in…
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Cover Story
Pat McArtor Turns 100: Del Ray’s Beloved Jazz Singer
ALEXANDRIA, VA. — On October 10, Del Ray resident Maria Patricia “Pat” Downey McArtor turns 100 years old. Yet if…
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Alexandria History
Alexandria to Honor Firefighter Charles Glasscock 174 Years After His Death
A free Oct. 4 ceremony will honor Charles Glasscock, Alexandria’s first firefighter to die in the line of duty.
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Alexandria News
The Night Alexandria Cheered When 40 Electric Streetlights Came On
On Sept. 17, 1889, crowds cheered as Alexandria switched on its first 40 electric streetlights. Thursday marks the 137th anniversary.
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