Office of Historic Alexandria
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Alexandria Archives
One Hundred Years of the Nineteenth Amendment!
From the Office of Historic Alexandria Alexandria, VA – “The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall…
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Historic Alexandria
Alexandria Author to Discuss New George Washington Book Via Zoom
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Interested in having an inside look at a key part of George Washington’s first term as president?…
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Alexandria Archives
Alexandria History – When Recreation was Segregated
By the Office of Historic Alexandria Alexandria, VA – As summer stretches on, it is normal to reminisce about our…
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Community News
Tickets Available: Annual Alexandria Sister Cities Whisky Tasting
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Alexandrians love to celebrate their city’s Scottish roots and their hometown boy, President George Washington. The Annual…
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Alexandria Archives
Harriet Jacobs, Patient in Tribulation, Fervent in Spirit
In recognition of Women’s History Month, the Office of Historic Alexandria highlights the contributions of one of the major figures…
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Backyard History
In-Cider Scoop: Alexandria’s Appealing History With Cider
By Daniel Lee, Office of Historic Alexandria ALEXANDRIA,VA- As fall envelops us, the apple is the fruit most commonly found…
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Community News
Let Loose: Have Fun in Alexandria This Veterans Day Weekend!
Alexandria, VA – The weather turned cold quickly! But that doesn’t stop businesses from putting on great events year round.…
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Events Calendar
Zvents October 2019
October 11-13 Fall Wine Festival & Sunset Tour 6:00 pm-9:00 pm George Washington’s Mount Vernon 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial…
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Backyard History
ALEXANDRIA HISTORY: How Jones Point Was Almost an Amusement Park
ALEXANDRIA, VA – On September 19, 1953, the federal government approved the transfer of lands at Jones Point to Alexandria…
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