American History
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Book Reviews
The Business of Emancipation Review: Anita Hackley Lambert Illuminates Overlooked History
Alexandria, VA – Review: The Business of Emancipation–Alexandria to Black Broadway Publisher: HLE Publishing Author: Anita Hackley Lambert Reviewed…
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Veterans
History of the U.S. Coast Guard: 236 Years of Service at Sea
By Donna Reuss Alexandria, VA – This idiom might be a good descriptor of the United States Coast Guard. It…
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The Last Word by Marcus Fisk
August 2, 1776: The Other Independence Day and the Signing of the Declaration
Alexandria, VA – “And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence,…
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Veterans
The Legacy of a Single Day: How the Fourth of July Shaped America
By Donna Reuss Alexandria, VA – Ah, the 4th of July! Picnics, flags, fireworks, everything red-white-and-blue! And it’s an even…
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Arts
From 1776-2026 Celebrating Art in the Semiquincentennial
Alexandria, VA – A once-in-a-lifetime celebration feting 250 years of American art, history, and culture mandates some serious party planning.…
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Alexandria News
‘Young Washington’ Brings George Washington’s Formative Years to Life at Mount Vernon Premiere
MOUNT VERNON, VA – Enter center frame: a very young, weeping George Washington, a boy who has just lost his father.…
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Alexandria News
A New U.S. Quarter Is Dropping at Mount Vernon—1,500 Will Be Given Away
MOUNT VERNON, VA — A piece of American history is about to enter circulation—and it’s launching right here in our…
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Alexandria News
Historic Alexandria Awarded 2026 Chocolate History Grant
ALEXANDRIA, VA – On February 20, 2026, the Heritage Chocolate Society held its annual gathering in Washington, D.C., awarding six…
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Alexandria News
See What George Washington Actually Wore: Mount Vernon Unveils Rare Original Garments
ALEXANDRIA, VA — Mount Vernon is offering free admission for Presidents’ Day and inviting visitors to see the rare George…
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Community News Alexandria Virginia
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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