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Why Visiting Mount Vernon Still Matters — Especially at Thanksgiving
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Every so often, and it happened again yesterday in a text, someone tells me they won’t visit…
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PHOTOS: Alexandria Honors Its 2025 Living Legends During an Evening of Inspiration
Alexandria, VA — The grand hall of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial was filled with applause, laughter, and heartfelt…
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Alexandria Marks Restoration of Freedom House, Once Center of the Slave Trade
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Mayor Aliya Gaskins led a ribbon-cutting ceremony today at the Freedom House Museum—once the headquarters of the Franklin…
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Departmental Progressive Club Celebrates 98 Years of Service and Legacy in Alexandria
Alexandria, VA – The Departmental Progressive Club (DPC) of Alexandria marked its 98th anniversary on Thursday, October 3, with a…
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American Girl® Dolls Return to Alexandria Library — Lending Program Brings History Home
: Alexandria Library is once again offering families the chance to borrow American Girl® dolls from Beatley Central Library. Featuring…
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Mount Vernon Stays Open During Shutdown: Wine Festival, Harvest Days, Trick-or-Treating and More
MOUNT VERNON, VA — While the federal government remains shut down, the privately funded estate of America’s first president remains…
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What To Do in Alexandria During the Federal Government Shutdown Including Free Stuff
With the federal government shutdown in effect, Alexandria is wide open for visitors and residents. Claim free attraction passes, visit…
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The Last Word – A Revolting Color
Alexandria, VA – One wonderful thing about living in France is you always bump into something that you read about…
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Living Legends of Alexandria to Honor 2025 Class at Masonic Memorial
Alexandria, VA – The Living Legends of Alexandria will honor twelve extraordinary community leaders at its annual reception on Wednesday,…
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Step Inside History: The Twig Presents the 2025 Historic Alexandria Homes Tour
Alexandria, VA – This fall, doors will open to some of Old Town Alexandria’s most storied residences as The Twig,…
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