Central Nova News

The city of Alexandria is set to host a variety of events in the coming weeks, offering residents and visitors a chance to engage with local history, culture, and community activities.

One highlight is the "Death at the City Hotel" event at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum on October 26. Attendees will explore Civil War-era deaths at the hotel through storytelling and activities, shedding light on historical medical and grieving practices.

The Alexandria Cider Festival will take place on November 23 at Lloyd House. This outdoor event includes cider tastings, live music, tavern games, and food trucks. Proceeds will benefit Historic Alexandria Museums.

Historic Alexandria has been selected for the Museum Social Impact in Practice cohort by the American Alliance of Museums. This initiative aims to measure and analyze social impact across museums nationwide.

For families, Carlyle House Historic Park offers a Halloween Hunt from October 24-31. Young participants can learn about early 20th-century Halloween traditions while solving puzzles for prizes.

Port City Brewing Company will host a Halloween party on October 25 featuring live music and themed beers. Meanwhile, Carlyle House presents "Witchcraft in the Walls" on October 25-26, an interactive experience exploring fictional witchcraft trials.

A Tables of Conscience Dinner is scheduled for October 26 to raise funds for scholarships named after Joseph McCoy and Benjamin Thomas. The dinner's discussion book is "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas.

Other upcoming events include an exhibit launch at the Alexandria Black History Museum on October 29 and performances by actor David Keltz as Edgar Allan Poe at The Lyceum on October 30-31.

For those interested in history-themed entertainment, Gadsby’s Tavern Museum offers tours inspired by Alexander Hamilton's life on November 1-2. Additionally, violinist Maura Shawn Scanlin and guitarist Conor Hearn perform Irish music at The Lyceum on November 1.

These events are part of Alexandria's ongoing efforts to engage with its rich historical heritage while providing educational opportunities for all ages.