The City of Alexandria helped construct the foundation of the revolution. From the creation of the Fairfax Resolves to the hometown of George Washington, Alexandria played a unique role in the birth of our new nation and its legacies today. Museums and organizations across the city tell this story through tours, exhibitions, public art, programs, wayfinding signs, and more. Join us as we celebrate and commemorate America’s Story in Alexandria.
Family Day with Young HistoriansTour through the historic tavern led by students 4th grade and older; includes activity stations about period clothing and chocolate making. ... Read More
Specialty Tours: Tell Me Your NameJoin Carlyle House Historic Park staff for a tour focusing on the experiences of the enslaved community at Carlyle House and his plantations. The guid... Read More
Juneteenth Revels ConcertCelebrate Juneteenth and enjoy traditional African American storytelling and songs reflecting the journey toward freedom with the Washington Revels Ju... Read More
Tavern Game Night: Pride EditionJoin us for a Pride edition of Tavern Ga(y)mes Night! Learn about 18th century clothing and gender performance, participate in Drag Trivia, play games... Read More
Discovering Alexandria Architecture Walking TourAlexandria has grown from a small town in the 18th century to a bustling small city in the 21st century. Join us for a tour of Alexandria as we explor... Read More
Shrub Drinks and Cheesy BitesWhen colonists came over from England, one of the popular methods of preserving berries was covering them with vinegar and letting them ferment over t... Read More
Specialty Tour: Hamilton's BFFs & FrenemiesInspired by the musical Hamilton, learn how the paths of Washington, Lafayette, Jefferson, Madison, and Burr all intersected with this local tavern. I... Read More
Family Day with Young HistoriansTour through the historic tavern led by students 4th grade and older; includes activity stations about period clothing and chocolate making. ... Read More
Music of the Regiment ConcertJoin Music of the Regiment, a period wind band, for a concert of 18th and 19th-century military music. Inspired by Alexandria's 1798 call for a "Marti... Read More
Yoga on the Magnolia Terrace - Happy HourJoin our yoga instructor for an hour long Yoga class on Carlyle’s Magnolia Terrace. Afterwards, enjoy a mocktail with yoga participants and sta... Read More
Trivia Nights at Historic Sites: Jane AustenStaff members at Carlyle House Historic Park and the Lee-Fendall House Museum combine their knowledge to create bi-weekly trivia nights throughout the... Read More
Specialty Tour: Hamilton's BFFs & FrenemiesInspired by the musical Hamilton, learn how the paths of Washington, Lafayette, Jefferson, Madison, and Burr all intersected with this local tavern. I... Read More
Family Day with Young HistoriansTour through the historic tavern led by students 4th grade and older; includes activity stations about period clothing and chocolate making. ... Read More
Specialty Tour: Hamilton's BFFs & FrenemiesInspired by the musical Hamilton, learn how the paths of Washington, Lafayette, Jefferson, Madison, and Burr all intersected with this local tavern. I... Read More
Carlyle House Family Fun Day - July 4th JamboreeCome join your friends on the Carlyle House Magnolia Terrace for Family Fun Day on the first Saturday of the month from April-November! From 12-3, you... Read More
Family Day with Young HistoriansTour through the historic tavern led by students 4th grade and older; includes activity stations about period clothing and chocolate making. ... Read More
Specialty Tour: Hamilton's BFFs & FrenemiesInspired by the musical Hamilton, learn how the paths of Washington, Lafayette, Jefferson, Madison, and Burr all intersected with this local tavern. I... Read More
Family Day with Young HistoriansTour through the historic tavern led by students 4th grade and older; includes activity stations about period clothing and chocolate making. ... Read More
Specialty Tours: Those Who Signed The Fairfax Resolves?On July 18, 1774, 25 gentlemen from Fairfax County (including Alexandria) signed the Fairfax Resolves which rejected the British Parliament’s c... Read More
Specialty Tour: Hamilton's BFFs & FrenemiesInspired by the musical Hamilton, learn how the paths of Washington, Lafayette, Jefferson, Madison, and Burr all intersected with this local tavern. I... Read More
Family Day with Young HistoriansTour through the historic tavern led by students 4th grade and older; includes activity stations about period clothing and chocolate making. ... Read More
Specialty Tour: Hamilton's BFFs & FrenemiesInspired by the musical Hamilton, learn how the paths of Washington, Lafayette, Jefferson, Madison, and Burr all intersected with this local tavern. I... Read More
Family Day with Young HistoriansTour through the historic tavern led by students 4th grade and older; includes activity stations about period clothing and chocolate making. ... Read More
Yoga on the Magnolia Terrace - Happy HourJoin our yoga instructor for an hour long Yoga class on Carlyle’s Magnolia Terrace. Afterwards, enjoy a mocktail with yoga participants and sta... Read More
Friendship Firehouse FestivalCelebrate Friendship Fire Company's 251st year! Learn about fire safety yesterday and today, plus see Alexandria Fire Department equipment up close. T... Read More
Family Day with Young HistoriansTour through the historic tavern led by students 4th grade and older; includes activity stations about period clothing and chocolate making. ... Read More
Family Day with Young HistoriansTour through the historic tavern led by students 4th grade and older; includes activity stations about period clothing and chocolate making. ... Read More
Family Day with Young HistoriansTour through the historic tavern led by students 4th grade and older; includes activity stations about period clothing and chocolate making. ... Read More
Family Day with Young HistoriansTour through the historic tavern led by students 4th grade and older; includes activity stations about period clothing and chocolate making. ... Read More
Family Day with Young HistoriansTour through the historic tavern led by students 4th grade and older; includes activity stations about period clothing and chocolate making. ... Read More
