George Washington
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Historic Alexandria
Alexandria Isn’t the Only Town Celebrating George Washington. There’s Also Laredo, Texas
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Though George Washington’s hometown was Alexandria, this city isn’t the only one that celebrates his life with…
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Alexandria History
What Drove George Washington to Greatness? Learn the Answer Nov. 18 at Alexandria’s Lyceum
ALEXANDRIA, VA – George Washington’s role in founding America has been written about and discussed for centuries. His leadership as…
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Community News
Nelly’s Needlers Raises Over $1 Million for Woodlawn
ALEXANDRIA, VA–The volunteer group, Nelly’s Needlers, has raised over $1 million in support of Woodlawn & Frank Lloyd…
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Tech
Virginia Tech Debuts Latest Technology Triumph: SmartFarm
ALEXANDRIA, VA–A cool, sunny day on the Potomac. Horses and oxen and sheep roaming the fields. Foliage growing…
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Community News
Grave Marking Honors In-Laws of the Revolutionary War Era
ALEXANDRIA, VA–On the crisp fall morning of Sat. Oct. 9, 2021, the George Washington Chapter, Virginia Society, Sons of…
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Community News
Virtual Events and More Planned for G.W. Birthday Celebration
ALEXANDRIA, VA-This year marks the 289th anniversary of George Washington’s birth. Next month, his adopted hometown will introduce new and…
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Backyard History
Local Historian and Author to Discuss George Washington’s Presidency During Zoom Lecture
ALEXANDRIA, VA – It is common knowledge that George Washington was a Revolutionary War general and this nation’s first president.…
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Music
One Night Only: Mount Vernon Estate to Host Screening of ‘Chopin: The Space Concert’
ALEXANDRIA, VA – On Wednesday, Dec. 2, the beauty of Chopin‘s music and the majesty of space will unite. George…
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Family Fun
Around the Corner: Alexandria Holiday Events and Experiences
UPDATE (Nov. 3): A previous version of this article mentioned a cocoa and cookie bar at King & Rye. It…
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Historic Alexandria
Alexandria Author to Discuss New George Washington Book Via Zoom
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Interested in having an inside look at a key part of George Washington’s first term as president?…
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