Office of 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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Alexandria News
Alexandria Marks Restoration of Freedom House, Once Center of the Slave Trade
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Mayor Aliya Gaskins led a ribbon-cutting ceremony today at the Freedom House Museum—once the headquarters of the Franklin…
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Press Release
Ghosts, Legends, and a Drink in Hand: Step Inside “Death at the City Hotel” This Friday
Alexandria, VA — Think you know Alexandria’s ghost stories? Think again. Gadsby’s Tavern Museum is pulling back the curtain on…
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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
Alexandria Honors D-Day’s 81st Anniversary with Vintage Celebration, Ceremony, and Lecture
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Step back in time and honor the heroes of World War II as the City of Alexandria…
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History
Special Lecture at the Lyceum Explores Remarkable Archaeological Discovery
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Join a captivating evening as Mount Vernon archaeologists unveil an extraordinary discovery from beneath George Washington’s Mansion! “Unearthing…
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Backyard History
Help Alexandria Determine the Impact of Its Museums
ALEXANDRIA, VA-The Office of Historic Alexandria (OHA) is participating in a nationwide survey designed to determine the social impact of…
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Community News Alexandria Virginia
Plaque Honors Families Who Integrated Minnie Howard
Alexandria, VA – A ceremony will be held on March 8 to unveil a new plaque at the new Minnie…
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Community News Alexandria Virginia
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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Community News Alexandria Virginia
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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