Mayor Justin Wilson, City Of Alexandria | City Of Alexandria website
Mayor Justin Wilson, City Of Alexandria | City Of Alexandria website
The Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum is hosting a performance by David Keltz, who will portray Edgar Allan Poe on October 30 and 31. The event promises to recreate Poe's visit to Virginia in 1849 with a mix of stories, poems, and literary criticism. Tickets are priced at $25.
On November 8, the Alexandria Film Festival will screen "Resolved: Never Again" at the Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library. The documentary focuses on Alexandria’s efforts to truthfully recount its history.
Fort Ward Museum and Historic Site will conduct Veterans Day tours on November 9, highlighting the Defenses of Washington and featuring an exhibit titled “Lewis Cass White: Preserving the Legacy of Fort Stevens.” Tickets cost $15, with a discount for Historic Alexandria Members.
Several other events are scheduled in Alexandria, including educational programs like "Evening for Educators" at the Alexandria Black History Museum on October 29 and "Philip Fendall II: Anti-Slavery in Antebellum Washington" lecture at Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden on November 8.
Music enthusiasts can attend performances such as "Scottish, Irish, and American music with Rakish" at The Lyceum on November 1 or a concert commemorating Lafayette's visit on November 24.
For those interested in historical tours, options include a cemetery tour linked to Lee-Fendall House on November 2 and "Hamilton’s BFFs & Frenemies" tour at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum on November 1-2.
Additionally, book-themed dinners under Tables of Conscience are planned for fundraising purposes. These events aim to support scholarships while encouraging discussions around selected books.
Historic Alexandria encourages public engagement through these diverse offerings and emphasizes its reliance on donations beyond city funding for operational support.
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