The City of Alexandria announced on March 19 a series of upcoming events, new exhibitions, and ongoing programs at its museums and historic sites for the week of March 16–22, 2026. The announcement highlights activities such as themed game nights, walking tours, lectures, specialty tours, Easter egg hunts, and educational camps.
These events are part of Alexandria’s efforts to enhance community identity by interpreting local social and cultural history through its museums and historic sites, according to the official website. The city also maintains institutions like the Alexandria Black History Museum to document African American heritage in the area.
Among the featured events is “Tavern Games Night: To Lafayette! A Franco-American Game Night” at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum on March 27. Other notable programs include an Alexandria Archaeology Summer Camp for teens in June, a Women’s History Walk on March 21 highlighting local heroines, a lecture on women in preservation at The Lyceum on March 25, and several specialty tours focusing on topics such as women in medicine and Civil War history. New exhibitions opening this month include “Women in Business: We Were Always Here” at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum and “Disease and the Apothecary” at Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum. Ongoing exhibits like “Aboard Ship with the Jack-Tars of the Union Navy” continue through 2026.
The city encourages residents to explore these offerings using resources like the new Museum Mobility Guide—a map connecting all museums via walking, biking, or transit—and participate in initiatives such as the Virginia 250 Passport program celebrating America’s upcoming semiquincentennial. Admission to city museums is complimentary for Alexandria residents.
Alexandria incorporates racial and social equity into its policies to foster fair outcomes for all community members. The city operates under a council-manager government structure where elected council members select a manager responsible for daily operations. As an independent city within defined boundaries, Alexandria provides services to residents, businesses, and visitors alike.
Archaeological research remains central to Alexandria’s preservation efforts; partnerships between agencies, institutions, and residents are coordinated by bodies such as the Alexandria Archaeological Commission according to information from the official website.
For more details about event schedules or museum hours—or to learn about disability accommodations—residents can visit alexandriava.gov/Historic.
