Historic Alexandria
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Alexandria History
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…
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Alexandria History
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…
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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…
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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…
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Zebra Misc
Annual Friendship Firehouse Festival Returns on August 6
ALEXANDRIA, VA–The historic Friendship Firehouse Museum is once again pleased to host the annual Friendship Firehouse Festival on Saturday, August 6, 2022, in the 100 block of Alfred…
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Community News
Historic Hose-Reel Carriage Returns to Friendship Firehouse Museum After Two-Year Restoration
ALEXANDRIA, VA–On Sat. April, 30, the Friendship Firehouse Museum unveiled the newly refurbished historic hose-reel carriage. Built in Alexandria in…
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Community News
Senator Mark Warner Visits Alexandria’s Black History On Walking Tour Led by City Councilman John Chapman
ALEXANDRIA, VA—A sprinkle of rain and a crispness in the air perked my senses on a walk through Old Town…
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Community News
Alexandria Apothecary Named Newest National Historic Landmark
ALEXANDRIA, VA —Historic Alexandria announced this morning that the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum, 105 N. Fairfax Street, has been selected as…
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Backyard History
Celebrate Black History Month With Historic Alexandria
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Throughout February, Historic Alexandria, is encouraging residents to take part in events to celebrate Black History Month. This year,…
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Community News
Winter in Alexandria Portal Is Live
Alexandria, Va – The Winter in Alexandria Portal is live today! While our lives today may look different than generations…
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