Mayor Justin Wilson, City Of Alexandria | City Of Alexandria website
Mayor Justin Wilson, City Of Alexandria | City Of Alexandria website
Mount Vernon archaeologists have uncovered a significant find of 250-year-old bottles containing preserved cherries and berries beneath the Mansion. This discovery offers insights into 18th-century culture. An event discussing these findings will be held at the Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum on April 8, with proceeds benefiting the George Washington Birthday Celebration.
The Office of Historic Alexandria is participating in a national Social Impact Study and seeks at least 150 participants. Selected individuals will visit three museums and complete a survey about their experiences, receiving a gift and an invitation to a special event in November.
Registration for the Alexandria Archaeology Summer Camp is now open. The camp runs from June 23-27 for ages 13-15, costing $400 with scholarships available. Participants will engage in archaeological excavations and artifact processing.
The Friendship Firehouse Museum will open its doors on March 29, offering visitors a chance to explore Alexandria's firefighting history and view the restored Rodgers Suction Engine.
A lecture series by John Rand on George Mason and the Tenth Amendment will take place at The Lyceum on March 26. Dr. Victoria Tucker will present "Hidden Nurses" on March 27, highlighting African American nursing students' history in Virginia.
Fort Ward Museum offers a guided tour on March 29, focusing on Washington's defenses during the Civil War. A film screening titled "Resolved Never Again" at Manassas Museum will also occur that day, addressing Alexandria's historical journey through slavery to modern efforts of reconciliation.
The Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden presents several events, including tours of Civil War hospitals and lectures by Dr. Mary Dianne Murphy on disease during the Civil War era.
Gadsby’s Tavern Museum hosts "Tavern Games Night" on April 4, featuring games and presentations focused on women's history.
Michael Pope leads a walking tour exploring early journalism in Alexandria on April 5. On the same day, Lee-Fendall House commemorates Grosvenor Branch Hospital's closure with events reflecting its role during the Civil War.
Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum offers "A Magical Apothecary" tour inspired by Harry Potter’s world on April 19.
Dr. Robert P. Jones speaks at Roberts Memorial United Methodist Church about white supremacy roots in America as part of The Alexandria Community Remembrance Project on April 23.
The City of Alexandria's Sister Cities Committee hosts its annual whisky tasting event at The Lyceum on April 26, supporting cultural exchanges with sister cities Dundee and Helsingborg.
Photographer Carol Jean Stalun's exhibition "Glimpses of Historic Alexandria" is open through April 27 at Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden.
Historic Alexandria encourages donations to support its mission beyond city funding, covering staff costs, conservation work, and educational programs.
Various museums across Alexandria have specific operating hours detailed for visitors interested in exploring local history further.
On March 28, 1904, new wooden waste paper boxes were introduced downtown to encourage proper disposal habits among residents.
Several commission meetings are scheduled for those interested in supporting historic preservation efforts within Alexandria.
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