Office of Historic Alexandria
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Senior living
Register for Alexandria’s Fall Senior Academy for Older Adults
Alexandria, VA – Senior Services of Alexandria is offering a free Fall Senior Academy session for Alexandria’s older adults (60+)…
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Community News Alexandria Virginia
Sophia Browning Bell’s Story Restored at Alexandria’s Historic Market Square
Alexandria, VA – Every market day, Sophia Browning Bell walked to Alexandria carrying vegetables to sell. She was enslaved. Bell…
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Backyard History
Stories of U.S. Exhibit Showcases Alexandria’s History Through Rare Collections
By Daniel Lee, Office of Historic Alexandria Alexandria, VA – The Office of Historic Alexandria invites the public to a…
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Community News Alexandria Virginia
Alexandria Celebrates 252 Years Of Firefighting History
Alexandria, VA – Friendship Firehouse Festival returns to Old Town with a day of family-friendly activities, historic exhibits, and opportunities…
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Alexandria News
She Sold Vegetables at Alexandria’s Market. Her Savings Bought Her Husband’s Freedom.
An enslaved woman’s vegetable sales helped buy her husband’s freedom. A new Historic Alexandria study released during the City Hall…
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Alexandria News
Ever Wonder Why Del Ray Is Called Del Ray?
Why is Del Ray called Del Ray? The history of Alexandria's beloved neighborhood is well documented, but the story behind…
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Backyard History
Sails on the Potomac Brings Tall Ships to Alexandria for America250
By Daniel Lee, Office of Historic Alexandria Alexandria, VA – Alexandria’s America250 celebrations culminate in a celebration of America’s 250th…
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Alexandria News
Historic Alexandria Awarded 2026 Chocolate History Grant
ALEXANDRIA, VA – On February 20, 2026, the Heritage Chocolate Society held its annual gathering in Washington, D.C., awarding six…
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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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History
Cider Houses Rule! Alexandria Celebrates Virginia Cider Week
The Office of Historic Alexandria in partnership with the Virginia Association of Cider Makers celebrated Virginia Cider Week November 16–22,…
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