
This Week in Alexandria History On August 92, 1795, the Alexandria Council purchased land on the western edge of the city, along South Payne Street, to create the Penny Hill Cemetery, a […]
This Week in Alexandria History On August 92, 1795, the Alexandria Council purchased land on the western edge of the city, along South Payne Street, to create the Penny Hill Cemetery, a […]
This Week in Alexandria History On August 9, 1974, a day after his resignation as President of the United States, Richard Nixon departed from the White House for his home at San […]
Now Through April 2 The Hand Print Workshop: Twenty Years of Partnership in Print. Dennis O’Neil’s Hand Print Workshop has fostered the work of printmakers across America and internationally, many of […]
All Month The Hand Print Workshop: Twenty Years of Partnership in Print. Left to right: Loss of Innocence, Helen Frederick, 2007, wax medium, oil paint/ hand made paper, 48″ diam. Last Iceberg, […]
New “The Costumes of PBS’ Mercy Street” Exhibition at The Lyceum Announced The Costumes of PBS’ Mercy Street is on view February 17 through September 1, 2017 This release includes updated information […]
What’s New in Historic Alexandria December 7, 2016 marked the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, which officially launched the United States into the Second World War. Among the more […]
EVENTS Tuesday, October 18 – Historical Alexandria Resources Commission Lloyd House, 220 North Washington Street Regular monthly meeting. Free! 8 a.m. For more information, please call 703.746.4554.Wednesday, October 19 – Alexandria Archaeological Commission Alexandria […]
Lecture and Book Signing with Dr. Chandra Manning, “Troubled Refuge: Struggling for Freedom in the Civil War.” Thursday, October 20, 2016, at 7 p.m. The Alexandria Black History Museum presents a […]
WHAT’S NEW IN HISTORIC ALEXANDRIA It may only be early fall, but it’s not too early to start thinking about upcoming holiday entertaining. The Office of Historic Alexandria (OHA) maintains a variety […]
Alexandria, VA’s New 2017 Tours, Exhibits and Events Bring PBS’ Original Drama MERCY STREET to Life for Second Season City that Inspired PBS Series Announces 25 New Visitor Experiences Alexandria, VA—As fans […]