Alexandria History
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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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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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Community News
Ivy Hill Cemetery Unveils Major Renovation to 150+ Year Old House
ALEXANDRIA, VA–On Thursday, April 14, the Ivy Hill Cemetery revealed the new renovations to the 166 year old house…
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Preserving Alexandria’s Maritime History
From the Office of Historic Alexandria Alexandria, VA – The ground beneath modern Alexandria contains a record of people who…
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Community News
First African American NBA Player Earl Lloyd Gets Historical Marker in Alexandria
ALEXANDRIA, VA—On Sat. April 2, the City held a State Historic Marker Dedication in honor of the late Alexandrian…
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Press Release
Gadsby’s Tavern Seeking Applicants for Junior Docent Program
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Do you know a child or student who enjoys learning about history and talking about what they know? Gadsby’s…
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Lee-Fendall House Names Amanda Roper New Director
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Lee-Fendall House Museum and Garden has a new director. On Feb 1, Amanda Roper assumed her…
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How American Christmas Was Changed by The Civil War
Alexandria, VA – The American Civil War standardized the concept of what an American Christmas should be. Much like how…
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