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The Office of Historic Alexandria, in collaboration with Glavé & Holmes Architecture, will host the final presentation of the Murray-Dick-Fawcett House Comprehensive Plan on February 24. This virtual event will discuss the preservation and future plans for the site as a city-owned museum. The house, located at 517 Prince Street, was acquired by the city in 2017 and is noted for its largely unaltered architecture from the 1770s.

The Virginia Association of Museums (VAM) has selected an artifact from Fort Ward's Lewis Cass White collection to compete in its Top 10 Endangered Artifacts competition. The artifact, a ribbon from the 1872 Patriotic Convention, is in poor condition and needs conservation. Public voting continues until February 28 to help secure funding for its preservation.

Registration for the Alexandria Archaeology Summer Camp opens on March 4. The camp offers teenagers aged 13-15 a chance to engage in archaeological activities from June 23-27.

A series of events are scheduled throughout February and March in Alexandria. These include exhibitions such as the Martin Luther King Jr. Poster Exhibition at City Hall and "Glimpses of Historic Alexandria" by photographer Carol Jean Stalun at Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden.

Community meetings about reimagining City Hall and Market Square are ongoing, with a virtual meeting planned for February 20. Discussions aim to gather public input on potential programs and activities for these spaces.

The Alexandria Black History Museum continues its series on meaningful conversations about racism with an event focusing on safety and self-actualization on February 20.

The Alexandria Film Festival will screen "The Poppaw Queen," a documentary by Malachi Elijah Robinson, at The Lyceum on February 21. This film explores historical legal battles for freedom by Mary Queen's descendants.

In celebration of Lafayette's bicentennial visit to Alexandria, Gadsby’s Tavern Museum will host a wine challenge event on February 21 featuring French and Virginian wines.

Additional tours and events include "Lost Buildings of Alexandria" on February 22, "A Magical Apothecary" tour on February 23, and various other cultural events aimed at exploring historic themes across the city.

Historic Alexandria relies partially on donations beyond city funding to support its operations and projects. Residents are encouraged to contribute to help preserve local history.

Museum hours vary across different sites within Historic Alexandria, offering free admission to residents.

For more information or disability accommodations, contact Nicole Quinn via email or phone as provided in their communications.