Historic Alexandria
-
History
Christmas During the Civil War
Alexandria, VA – Come to Fort Ward on Saturday, December 14, to learn more about Christmas during the Civil War.…
Read More » -
Community News
Second Plaque for Deceased Vietnam Soldiers Will Be Dedicated June 14 in Alexandria
ALEXANDRIA, VA-This Flag Day, June 14, a plaque will be dedicated by the Veterans American Legion Post 24 and the…
Read More » -
Zebra Misc
May Is National Preservation Month, a Time to Spotlight Alexandria’s Historic Treasures
Alexandria, VA – National Preservation Month started as National Preservation Week in 1973. In 2005, the National Trust expanded the…
Read More » -
Community News
Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum Closing for Preservation Work
ALEXANDRIA, VA-The Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum Will be closed from April 29 to May 17 for preservation work. The Alexandria e-News…
Read More » -
Mount Vernon Matters
Archaeologists Discover Two Intact, Sealed 18th Century Glass Bottles During Mansion Revitalization at George Washington’s Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon, VA, April 22, 2024 – As part of the landmark privately funded $40 million Mansion Revitalization Project at George Washington’s Mount Vernon,…
Read More » -
Zebra Misc
Why Does History Matter? Historic Alexandria Asking for Responses in New Survey
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Historic Alexandria takes charge in preserving historic sites in the city. Today (Feb. 20) the organization released a survey…
Read More » -
Zebra Misc
A Tour of Summer Fun in Alexandria Through the Centuries
By Laurel Spear Alexandria, VA – As the United States approaches its 247th birthday this July, the City of Alexandria…
Read More » -
Zebra Misc
Celebrate Historic Preservation Month With A Rare Look into Old Town’s Past
Alexandria, VA – Happy Preservation Month! The National Trust held its first National Preservation Week in 1973 and expanded to…
Read More » -
Press Release
Why Does History Matter? Send Historic Alexandria Your Thoughts in Annual Survey
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Why does history matter? Help Historic Alexandria to answer this question! We want to know how…
Read More » -
Press Release
Help Decide the Future of Freedom House
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Office of Historic Alexandria is engaging with the community to create the Master Plan for the…
Read More »