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.
Alexandria Women's History WalksDid you know Alexandria was home to one of the most revered female fundraisers of the American Revolution, or that President Woodrow Wilson sent an Al... Read More
Colonial Crafternoon: Pomanders and PotpourrieLearn the art of making potpourri and pomanders, crafts that were popular during Colonial America.... Read More
Carlyle at 50: Preservation of Carlyle House ToursOn January 18, 1976, the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority opened Carlyle House after a six year restoration. In celebration of our 50th anniv... Read More
Tavern Games Night: Bicentennial ManiaAs we approach America's 250th birthday, look back on how Alexandria and the nation marked the 200th. To mark the occassional, 1970s games will also m... Read More
George Washington Birthday ParadeThousands of Alexandria residents and visitors are expected to line the streets of Old Town Alexandria on Saturday, February 14, 2026 to cheer on the ... Read More
Revolutionary Lee-Fendall: Tracing Our Patriotic BeginningsBefore the Lee-Fendall House was built in 1785, its original owners made a name for themselves during the American Revolution. This lecture will delve... Read More
Revolutionary Lee-Fendall: Tracing Our Patriotic BeginningsBefore the Lee-Fendall House was built in 1785, its original owners made a name for themselves during the American Revolution. This lecture will delve... Read More
