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
Trivia Night at Historic Sites - 1920sStaff 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
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 Hour ThursdayJoin our yoga instructor for an hour long Yoga class on Carlyle's Magnolia Terrace. Afterwards, enjoy a mocktail with yoga participants and staff. Moc... 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
Carlyle House Family Fun Day - Read-a-Book RevelCome join your friends on the Carlyle House Magnolia Terrace for Family Fun Day on the first Saturday of the month from April-November! From 12-3pm, y... Read More
Farewell to Lafayette: A Bicentennial TributeJoin us for "Farewell to Lafayette," an all-day commemorative event marking the close of the Marquis de Lafayette’s 1824–1825 Farewell Tour of the... Read More
Patriot Day Service EventThe Veteran Service Organization Carry the Load visits the Alexandria National Cemetery (1450 Wilkes Street) to "scrub the tombstones" of over 4,200... 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
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
George Washington and SlaveryGeorge Washington was the only Founder to present a plan to free his enslaved workers, but he lived with slavery and off slavery throughout his life. ... Read More
Death at the City HotelDid you know the rise of paranormal programming in Alexandria coincided with the bicentennial in 1976? Learn why some spirit-full legends made the cut... Read More
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
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
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
Friends of Rocky Versace Veterans Day EventThis commemoration of the 68 Alexandrians who died fighting the Vietnam War will be held at the Rocky Versace Plaza.... Read More
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
Specialty Tour: Fort Ward & Lewis Cass WhiteCome explore the special exhibition, "Lewis Cass White: Preserving the Legacy of Fort Stevens," at Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site. The exhibition hi... Read More
Alexandria Cider FestivalCelebrate Virginia Cider Week! With a special tasting event on the grounds of historic Lloyd House in Old Town Alexandria. Event ticket includes cider... Read More
Old Town Gingerbread DecoratingLearn about local architecture as you decorate a flat "facade" (front) based on historic buildings around Gadsby's Tavern Museum. Ticket includes one ... Read More
Wreaths Across AmericaVFW Post 609, various other Veteran Service Organizations, and the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs welcome Alexandria's public to join the annual p... Read More
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
