Alexandria National Cemetery
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Unseen Old Town
Stone Bridge at Hooff’s Run: Alexandria’s Hidden Railroad Landmark
Alexandria, VA – Alexandria has served as an important transportation center since colonial times, when Scottish merchants established a busy…
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Veterans
Saluting Our Armed Forces: Alexandria Memorial Day & Armed Forces Day Events
By Donna Reuss Alexandria, VA – Memorial Day will soon be here, the most recognized holiday within the National Military…
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Veterans
On Hallowed Ground at Alexandria National Cemetery
By Donna Reuss Alexandria, VA – To begin this month’s column, I would like to express my gratitude to the…
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Volunteering
Help Remove Wreaths at Alexandria National Cemetery
ALEXANDRIA, VA-On Dec. 14, hundreds came to Alexandria National Cemetery to lay wreaths for Christmas. Now it is time to…
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Alexandria News
Hundreds of Volunteers Flock to Place Wreaths at Alexandria National Cemetery
ALEXANDRIA, VA – “Wait Mom, this one has fallen down,” said 7-year old Teddy Turskey, as he pulled away from…
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Veterans
Veteran’s Corner – A Beautiful Tribute
Alexandria, VA – Is there any more picturesque or poignant sight at this time of year than the wreaths on…
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Volunteering
Help Lay Wreaths at Alexandria National Cemetery Dec. 14
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Wreaths Across America is dedicated to keeping the memory of the fallen alive. The organization’s slogan -“Remember. Honor. Teach.”…
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Alexandria News
Tickets Available: Civil War Tour of Alexandria National Cemetery, September 14
ALEXANDRIA, VA -Take the Civil War Tour of Alexandria National Cemetery with local Civil War historian Madeline Feierstein on Saturday, September…
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Zebra Misc
PHOTOS: President Barack Obama Joins Community Placing Flags on Soldier Graves in Alexandria National Cemetery
ALEXANDRIA, VA – On Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. President Barack Obama showed up to help at Alexandria…
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Zebra Misc
What Makes Alexandria Beautiful: Tree Edition
By Steve Cohen, ABC Alexandria, VA – Alexandria is the home of a “State Champion” Star Magnolia tree which is…
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