Thanks to all who came out to celebrate a Hamilton Summer with us! While the musical has closed, you can still delve into the dramatic history that inspired the Broadway hit. Missed your shot […]
Love brunching? Restaurant Week is kicking off Friday, August 17th and will last 10 days. That’s two weekends. And that means brunch! These Old Town spots are serving-up brunch on their […]
18th Century Gaming Night at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum Play games 18th century style! Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St. July 27, 7-9 p.m. Experience games and fun that would make even […]
Special Tours Led by Young Historians at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum Students Grades 4-8 bring their perspective to tours during the summer Meet the Junior Docents of Gadsby’s Tavern Museum every Sunday through […]
Spring2ACTion – Alexandria’s annual 24-hour fundraising competition – is this Wednesday, April 25. Help out the Gadsby Scouts as they strive to be prepared for future collection and building needs at the […]
This Week in Alexandria History On November 5, 1925, a local survey indicated that the City of Alexandria had 2,016 telephone and telegraph poles. The tall wooden poles were increasing becoming an […]
Lecture: The Power of Objects in 18th Century British America Learn about a wooden leg and dressing tables on October 18 at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum Gadsby’s Tavern Museum October 18 Lecture begins at […]
Tour of Gadsby’s Tavern Museum October 7 The labor of African Americans – both free and enslaved – was critical to Alexandria’s development as an important port city in the 18th […]
This Week in Alexandria History On September 2, 1846, Alexandrians voted overwhelmingly to retrocede from the District of Columbia back to the Commonwealth of Virginia. Alexandria was first included in the […]
History by the Glass at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum Enjoy drinks & history including Whiskey, Hot Toddy, and Gin Ever wonder about the history behind your alcoholic beverages? Then look no further […]
