Alexandria History
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Backyard History
Why Does History Matter? Historic Alexandria Asking for Responses in New Survey
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Historic Alexandria takes charge in preserving historic sites in the city. Today (Feb. 20) the organization released a survey…
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Press Release
VOLUNTEERS WANTED: Give Tours at Alexandria’s Historic Gadsby’s Tavern
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, part of the Office of Historic Alexandria, is recruiting volunteers to lead guided tours. Guided tours…
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Entertainment
Sips & Secrets: Lee-Fendall House’s Speakeasy Fundraiser Returns to Alexandria Sept. 23
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Go back to the Roaring Twenties on Saturday, Sept. 23. The Lee-Fendall House Museum is inviting the…
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Alexandria Archives
Commemorate D-Day And the Women Spies Who Helped Win the War in Europe
Alexandria, VA – Swing dancers, a 1940s Jazz Band, General George Patton resurrected, Fife and Drum Corps, and the “Women…
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Press Release
Why Does History Matter? Send Historic Alexandria Your Thoughts in Annual Survey
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Why does history matter? Help Historic Alexandria to answer this question! We want to know how…
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Alexandria History
Celebrate Archeology This October!
Alexandria, VA – The Virginia Department of Historic Resources celebrates Archaeology Month each October through special events and programs throughout…
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School News
George Washington Middle School To Receive Permanent State Historical Marker
ALEXANDRIA, VA–From 1935 to 1971, what is now the George Washington Middle School at 1005 Mt. Vernon Avenue used to…
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Historic Alexandria
Archaeologists Moving Historic Ship Remains To Alexandria Pond for Preservation
UPDATE, May 12: The Office of Historic Alexandria announced this afternoon that SeeWorthy in the Park has been cancelled due…
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Community News
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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Community News
Lee-Fendall House Will Turn into Speakeasy on May 21 for Annual Fundraiser Sips & Secrets
ALEXANDRIA, VA–On Saturday, May 21, Lee-Fendall House will transform into a roaring twenties themed speakeasy, of sorts. The annual gala…
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