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Alexandria News
Alexandria Launches Car-Free Museum Passport Challenge
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Alexandria residents and visitors can now experience the city’s rich history without ever getting behind the wheel.…
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Community News Alexandria Virginia
The Final List: Alexandria’s Holiday Events, From Del Ray Traditions to Citywide Celebrations
ALEXANDRIA, VA — The holidays are in full swing across Alexandria, and December is packed with festive events from Del…
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Alexandria News
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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Alexandria News
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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Backyard History
Help Alexandria Determine the Impact of Its Museums
ALEXANDRIA, VA-The Office of Historic Alexandria (OHA) is participating in a nationwide survey designed to determine the social impact of…
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Volunteering
Junior Docents Wanted at History-Filled Gadsby’s Tavern Museum
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Do you know a student who enjoys learning about history and talking about what they know? Gadsby’s…
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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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Press Release
Freedom House Museum in Alexandria To Reopen With Powerful New Exhibits
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Freedom House Museum at 1315 Duke Street will reopen on Friday, May 27, with brand-new exhibitions…
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Zebra Misc
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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Community News Alexandria Virginia
Friendship Firehouse Museum Open Jan. 15, Free Admission for Alexandria Residents
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Friendship Firehouse Museum will be open to the public Saturday, January 15, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.…
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