George Washington
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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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Alexandria News
Who Bought Martha Washington’s Belongings? Tudor Place Has Answers That Change History
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of American independence, Tudor Place Historic House & Garden is…
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Alexandria News
Alexandria’s Cherry Challenge Returns January 25
Alexandria, VA — Cherries take center stage once again as Alexandria’s beloved Cherry Challenge returns on Sunday, January 25, 2026.…
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Alexandria News
George Washington’s Home Reborn: Iconic Mansion Reopens After Historic $40 Million Restoration, Priming Mount Vernon for America 250
MOUNT VERNON, VA—The red ribbon fell yesterday on the most ambitious preservation project in Mount Vernon’s history. A gaggle of…
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Community News Alexandria Virginia
George Washington’s Christmas Camel Lives On: The 1,400-Pound Holiday Visitor You Can Still See at Mount Vernon
ALEXANDRIA, VA — Thanks to a captivating social media reel by Alexandria History Tours, a delightful piece of local lore is…
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Mount Vernon Matters
The “Buyers” of Mount Vernon Choose Gifts You’ll Want to Buy
By Susan McLain Sullivan Here We Are Again! Like the refrain from the famous holiday carol, we have truly landed…
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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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Alexandria News
Registration Now Open for Alexandria’s 2026 George Washington Birthday Parade
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Oyez, Oyez, Oyez! Registration is now open for marching units to participate in Alexandria’s 2026 George Washington…
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Alexandria News
Celebrate 10 Years of the George Washington Patriot Run!
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Sign up here to run in the 10th Annual George Washington Patriot Run, a premier running event…
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Zebra Misc
The Last Word – A Revolting Color
Alexandria, VA – One wonderful thing about living in France is you always bump into something that you read about…
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