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Lee-Fendall House Chronicles the History of the Cocktail
Alexandria, VA — The Lee-Fendall House Museum celebrated the origins and history of the humble yet mighty cocktail in a…
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Want To Teach Alexandria History? Apothecary Museum in Old Town Looking for Volunteers
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Are you a history buff who enjoys learning about Alexandria’s past and passing that knowledge on to…
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New Historical Marker Honors Memory of Alexandria Lynching Victim Benjamin Thomas
ALEXANDRIA, VA–On August 6-9, 2021, Alexandria City Hall and Carlyle House and the George Washington Masonic Memorial were illuminated…
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Alexandria-Caen Sister City D-Day Commemorations
From the Office of Historic Alexandria The Alexandria-Caen Sister City Committee’s D-Day commemorations date back to 2010. Since then, the…
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Alexandria Library Receives Grant to Create Programs About Climate Change
Alexandria, VA – Alexandria Library is one of 25 libraries across the United States to receive a $1,000 cash grant…
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Visit Alexandria Receives Grant to Expand Marketing of City’s Black History
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Visit Alexandria announced this afternoon that it has received a $20,000 grant to expand its marketing of…
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History at Home: Interactive Map Is a Journey Through Alexandria’s African American History
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Calling all history buffs. There is a new way to learn about Alexandria’s African American history. A…
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Join by Zoom: Alexandria Author to Discuss Revolutionary War Book
ALEXANDRIA, VA – If you are a history buff and want to learn more about the Revolutionary War from a…
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THIS WEEK IN ALEXANDRIA HISTORY
African Americans Demand Vote at 1867 Lyceum Protest On March 2, 1867, two to three hundred black men met at…
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A Brief Glimpse of Alexandria History: Burke & Herbert Bank
By Kris Gilbertson When John W. Burke, 27, and Arthur Herbert, 23, opened the Burke & Herbert Banking & Exchange…
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