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Alexandria News
Frederick Douglass and the Alexandria Juneteenth Connection Few People Know About
ALEXANDRIA, VA — Every Juneteenth, Americans commemorate June 19, 1865, the day Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, and informed…
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History
Alexandria Forum: Exploring Civil Rights in Alexandria
ALEXANDRIA, VA-On Friday, October 18, 2024, Historic Alexandria will host the Alexandria Forum. This day-long symposium focuses on the interpretation…
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Community News Alexandria Virginia
‘A Legacy of Courage’: Alexandria Library Honors 85th Anniversary of 1939 Sit-In With Year-Long Celebration
ALEXANDRIA, VA-This year marks the 85th anniversary of the 1939 Alexandria Library Sit-In. The event is believed to be the…
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Community News Alexandria Virginia
Senator Ebbin Rejoices as Virginia Values Act is Signed into Law Today
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Today Senator Adam Ebbin released the following statement regarding the Virginia Values Act, which was officially signed…
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Community News Alexandria Virginia
Alexandria Library Wins ALA’s ‘Excellence in Library Programming’ Award
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Alexandria Library has been named the 2020 winner of the American Library Association’s (ALA) ‘Excellence in Library…
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