The Freedom House Museum, located at 1315 Duke Street in Alexandria, will be closed to the public on Saturday, December 6 due to a plumbing repair. The Office of Historic Alexandria has asked visitors to check the Freedom House website for updates about when the museum will reopen.
Guests who were scheduled for programs or tours at the museum are being contacted regarding cancellations or possible rescheduling.
During this closure, residents and visitors are encouraged to visit other city museums and historic sites. A complete list of locations and hours can be found at alexandriava.gov/Museums. Admission to Historic Alexandria Museums is free for City of Alexandria residents.
For more information about the Office of Historic Alexandria, visit alexandriava.gov/Historic.
According to the Office of Historic Alexandria: “The Office of Historic Alexandria preserves and shares the history of the City of Alexandria with eight museums, historic sites, archives, archaeology, tours, exhibits and public programs. Through powerful storytelling and confronting the City’s past, Historic Alexandria enriches the present and inspires the future. We enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors and serve as a partner in the City’s equity and inclusion initiatives. For more information, visit alexandriava.gov/Historic.”
Questions can be directed to Jeanene Harris at jeanene.harris@alexandriava.gov.
Those needing reasonable disability accommodation may email FortWardMuseum@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.4848 or Virginia Relay at 711.
Free interpretation and translation services are available by emailing LanguageAccess@alexandriava.gov or calling 703-746-3960.
