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The Friendship Fire Company Turns 250 on Saturday, August 3
Come to the Friendship Firehouse Festival and celebrate the Friendship Fire Company’s 250th year! Friendship was the first fire company…
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Hundreds Gather in Alexandria, Virginia for Historic 250th Anniversary of Fairfax Resolves
ALEXANDRIA, VA – It was July 18, 1774. A group of Virginia colonists penned a document challenging British authority and inspiring…
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The Friendship Fire Company Turns 250
Come to the Friendship Firehouse Festival and celebrate the Friendship Fire Company’s 250th year! Friendship was the first fire company…
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Alexandria and the Fairfax Resolves
Alexandria, VA – This year marks the 250th anniversary of the writing and signing of the Fairfax Resolves. Originally meant…
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Contribute to a New Initiative, Mapping Alexandria, by Sharing Your Story
ALEXANDRIA, VA-On June 26, the Office of Historic Alexandria released information about a new initiative to celebrate Alexandria’s 275th Birthday.…
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Old Town’s Carefull Knitters Use the Magic of Yarn and Creativity to Meet Community Needs
By Susan McLain Sullivan Alexandria, VA – Have you ever watched somebody snuggle into a hand-knitted Afghan blanket or shawl?…
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Seniors Discover Fun Things to See and Do in Alexandria with SSA!
Alexandria, VA – On November 15, Senior Services of Alexandria’s Senior Living in Alexandria promises to be a fun one!…
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Alexandria’s Love of Cider Continues at the Alexandria Cider Festival
Alexandria, VA – The arrival of fall means that the fruit most seen at grocery stores and farmer’s markets is…
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Historic Alexandria’s Junior Docents and Budding Archeologists Had a Successful Summer
From the Office of Historic Alexandria Alexandria, VA – Learning doesn’t end on the last day of school. That was…
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Friendship Firehouse Museum to Celebrate 249 years of Alexandria Firefighting on August 5
From the Office of Historic Alexandria ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Friendship Firehouse Festival is Saturday, August 5. Join us on…
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