History
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School News
George Washington Middle School To Receive Permanent State Historical Marker
ALEXANDRIA, VA–From 1935 to 1971, what is now the George Washington Middle School at 1005 Mt. Vernon Avenue used to…
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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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An Afternoon in Gaeta: How an Alexandrian Connected with his Italian roots
GAETA, ITALY–It’s just before 7 A.M. – time to get up. As I stumble down the stairs, my mind buzzes…
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Community News
First-of-Its-Kind Juneteenth Celebration Hosted at Carlyle House
ALEXANDRIA, VA–On Sunday, June 19, a Juneteenth Celebration was held at Carlyle House. The celebration, organized by local poet C.…
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Arts
New Black History Museum Comes to the Living Water Center this Juneteenth Weekend
ALEXANDRIA, VA–On June 18, the Living Water Center (1525 King St.) will open its doors to a new museum highlighting the…
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Community News
Alexandria Gathers to Atone for Lynching of Joseph McCoy 125 Years After Murder
ALEXANDRIA, VA–In 1897, 19-year-old Joseph McCoy was viciously murdered in Alexandria. Now, 125 years later, Alexandria is still paying its…
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Community News
Ivy Hill Cemetery Unveils Major Renovation to 150+ Year Old House
ALEXANDRIA, VA–On Thursday, April 14, the Ivy Hill Cemetery revealed the new renovations to the 166 year old house…
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History
Register for Alexandria Archaeology Summer Camp
ALEXANDRIA, VA–The Alexandria Archaeology Summer Camp will be held this year from July 18 – 22, 2022. From Feb. 15 onwards,…
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School News
Alexandria Gets Another New Mural!
ALEXANDRIA, VA–The newest Alexandria mural was unveiled on Veterans Day, Thursday, Nov. 11, at Douglas MacArthur Elementary School. A tapestry…
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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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