The Alexandria Sister Cities Committee will hold its annual whisky tasting event at the Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum on May 2. The event, scheduled for Saturday at 6 p.m., invites attendees to explore whiskies from Scotland and learn about their history and culture.
The event aims to support educational and cultural exchanges between Alexandria, Virginia, and its sister cities of Dundee, Scotland, and Helsingborg, Sweden. All proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the committee’s ongoing programs. According to the announcement, “guests will enjoy a guided tasting across the whisky regions of Scotland, gaining insights into the craftsmanship and culture behind each pour.” Attendees will sample five different whiskies and receive a souvenir Glencairn glass.
General admission tickets are priced at $75 and include hors d’oeuvres. VIP tickets have sold out. Wine and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for those who do not drink whisky. There will also be a raffle with prizes during the evening.
The Office of Historic Alexandria is responsible for preserving local history through museums, historic sites, tours, exhibits, archives, archaeology projects and public programs. These activities help enhance community identity by interpreting social and cultural history according to the official website. The city maintains several sites dedicated to African American heritage such as the Alexandria Black History Museum as noted on the official website.
Alexandria incorporates racial and social equity into its policies in order to promote fair outcomes for all residents per the official website. The city operates under a council-manager form of government where elected council members select a manager responsible for daily operations according to the official website. Services are provided within defined boundaries as an independent city according to the official website.
For those interested in archaeology or preservation efforts in Alexandria, there are partnerships between local agencies like the Archaeological Commission with other institutions as well as residents according to the official website. Reasonable disability accommodations can be requested by contacting Nicole Quinn via email or phone; interpretation services are also available upon request.
