Historic Alexandria
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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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Community News Alexandria Virginia
A Piece of Alexandria’s Past You Can Hang on Your Tree
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Alexandria’s history lovers have a new treasure to add to their holiday traditions. The 2025 Historic Alexandria…
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Business News
New Owner of The Old Town Shop adds a ‘Personal Touch’ as well as Pet Products
By Ben Herring Alexandria, VA – The Old Town Shop is one of those heavenly little boutiques in the heart…
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Alexandria News
Poisons, Potions, and Outlander Secrets Await at the Alexandria Apothecary
The Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum brews up October specialty tours—poisons and potions, Outlander herbal lore, and a new “Disease and the…
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Backyard History
Preserving the Legacy of Fort Stevens: The Lewis Cass White Collection
Alexandria, VA – The Specialty Tour: Fort Ward and Lewis Cass White is on September 6 from 10 to…
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Alexandria News
Alexandria Kicks Off Juneteenth Week with Music, History, and Community Spirit
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Alexandria’s Juneteenth celebrations are in full swing this week, honoring African American resilience, heritage, and the enduring…
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Alexandria News
Rolling Through the Years: North Ridge’s Wheel Day Celebrates 75+ Years of Community Spirit
On Sunday, May 25, the North Ridge neighborhood in Alexandria, Virginia, came alive with the vibrant sights and sounds of…
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Alexandria News
Unearthing Alexandria: Gravestone Stories Brings Cemetery Secrets to Life
ALEXANDRIA, VA – It’s not every day you get to wander around an old cemetery and look at grave markers,…
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Alexandria News
Help Historic Alexandria Make Your Visits More Meaningful
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Historic Alexandria wants to hear from residents. A survey has been released that is intended to help Historic Alexandria…
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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.…
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