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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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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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Let Loose: Have Fun in Alexandria This Weekend!
Alexandria, VA – Thanksgiving is a week away! It’s probably a safe bet that you’ll be out grocery shopping for…
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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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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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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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Let Loose: Have Fun in Alexandria This Weekend
Alexandria, VA – Usually around this time of year, there is a coolness to the air that signals the coming…
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Sips & Secrets: A Speakeasy Night
By Megan Ritter ALEXANDRIA,VA- Get your flapper dresses and fedoras ready and brush up on your Charleston steps! It’s…
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