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Alexandria News
Alexandria’s New Digital History Museum Invites You to Wander Through the City’s Past
Alexandria’s past has a new front door. The free Alexandria Digital History Museum offers more than 140 stories—from Indigenous history…
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Alexandria News
Alexandria-Area Runners Can Race Through History Sept. 13
ALEXANDRIA, VA – What better way to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary than by running a course along the Potomac River with…
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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
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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History
The Hidden Genius of George Washington: Mount Vernon’s New Gardens Chief Reveals the Farming Secrets That Changed America
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Walk through Mount Vernon today, and you’re walking through George Washington’s green thumb. As Jonathan Kavalier steps…
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History
George Washington’s Enduring Gift to Religious Freedom Honored at Basilica of St. Mary
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — More than two centuries ago, George Washington quietly helped Alexandria’s small Catholic community build its first church.…
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Alexandria News
Why Alexandria Isn’t Part of Washington, D.C.—The Surprising Story Behind July 9, 1846
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Have you ever wondered why Alexandria is part of Virginia instead of Washington, D.C.? Every year, July…
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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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Backyard History
Alexandria Post Office History: One of America’s First Postal Services
By Daniel Lee Alexandria, VA – Mail was transported to this area as early as 1695, but there’s no sign…
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Alexandria News
George Washington’s Bible Returns Home to Christ Church for Rare Sunday Display
George Washington’s personal Bible has returned to Christ Church Alexandria for a rare display. Learn the story behind the treasured…
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