TranslateEvents & Public Meetings
| Date | Time | Event | |
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| Oct 26, 2025 | Sun | 11 a.m. | Specialty Tour: A Magical Apothecary Learn about the muggle botanical science that inspired the potions and herbology of Harry Potter's wizarding world on a tour of this 19th century apothecary, and make your own magical potion! Recommended for ages 8 and up. Children must be accompanied by a ticket-holding adult. |
| Oct 29, 2025 | Wed | 7 p.m. | Douglass Cemetery Stormwater Project/Burial Permit Douglass Cemetery, located at 1421 Wilkes Street, has several preservation issues, including flooding and drainage problems. The City of Alexandria staff from the Office of Historic Alexandria and Department of Project Implementation are working to address these preservation issues. City Staff will present an update on the upcoming stormwater project. |
| Oct 29, 2025 | Wed | 8 p.m. | Poe in Alexandria Don't miss an unforgettable evening with America’s earliest master of the macabre - Edgar Allan Poe! Actor David Keltz returns to The Lyceum’s lecture hall to re-create Poe’s visit to Virginia in 1849, shortly before his death. This year’s performance will include short stories, poems, musings, and literary criticism. |
| Oct 30, 2025 | Thu | 8 p.m. | Poe in Alexandria Don't miss an unforgettable evening with America’s earliest master of the macabre - Edgar Allan Poe! Actor David Keltz returns to The Lyceum’s lecture hall to re-create Poe’s visit to Virginia in 1849, shortly before his death. This year’s performance will include short stories, poems, musings, and literary criticism. |
| Oct 31, 2025 | Fri | 6 p.m. | Specialty Tour: Poisons at the Apothecary Museum Celebrate spooky season and explore the sinister side of medicine on the Apothecary Museum's Poisons Tour. This one-hour tour explores several different types of poisons, their historic uses at the Apothecary, and what we know today. Recommended for ages 18 and up. |
| Nov 1, 2025 | Sat | 11 a.m. | Specialty Tour: Hamilton's BFF & Frenemies Inspired by the musical Hamilton, learn how the paths of Washington, Lafayette, Jefferson, Madison, and Burr all intersected with this local tavern. Includes discussion of the issues they faced and how their choices impacted local citizens. |
| Nov 2, 2025 | Sun | 6:30 p.m. | Traditional Concert Series Pennsylvania-based House of Hamill is a fixture on festival stages across the US, and have shared their music and stories on the country’s premier folk stages. House of Hamill puts on a show that captivates audiences from the very first note. |
| Nov 8, 2025 | Sat | 10 a.m. | Storytime for Little Historians Dynamic storytellers use books written by and about African American people and other communities of color to engage with ages 5-8. |
| Nov 8, 2025 | Sat | 11 a.m. | Specialty Tour: Hamilton's BFF & Frenemies Inspired by the musical Hamilton, learn how the paths of Washington, Lafayette, Jefferson, Madison, and Burr all intersected with this local tavern. Includes discussion of the issues they faced and how their choices impacted local citizens. |
| Nov 9, 2025 | Sun | 11 a.m. | Specialty Tour: A Magical Apothecary Learn about the muggle botanical science that inspired the potions and herbology of Harry Potter's wizarding world on a tour of this 19th century apothecary, and make your own magical potion! Recommended for ages 8 and up. Children must be accompanied by a ticket-holding adult. |
| Nov 14, 2025 | Fri | 6 p.m. | Tables of Conscience: Banned Books Dinner Back and better than ever, ACRP will hold book-themed dinners to raise money for the scholarships in the names of Joseph McCoy and Benjamin Thomas. About a week before the dinner, those who reserved spots will receive an email with the name and address of the hosts. |
| Nov 15, 2025 | Sat | 10 a.m. | Specialty Tour: Fort Ward & Lewis Cass White Come explore the special exhibition, "Lewis Cass White: Preserving the Legacy of Fort Stevens," at Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site. The exhibition highlights the efforts of a Civil War veteran to recognize and preserve the site of Fort Stevens, where the only battle in the Defenses of Washington occurred. |
| Nov 15, 2025 | Sat | 5:30 p.m. | An Intimate Reception with George Washington Join General Washington at the beautiful and historic Duvall House, 305 Cameron Street where he was feted by leading Alexandrians upon his triumphant return from the Revolutionary War in 1783. The General will share his most poignant memories of the war and answer questions about his life and times. |
| Nov 15, 2025 | Sat | 6 p.m. | Tables of Conscience: Banned Books Dinner Back and better than ever, ACRP will hold book-themed dinners to raise money for the scholarships in the names of Joseph McCoy and Benjamin Thomas. About a week before the dinner, those who reserved spots will receive an email with the name and address of the hosts. |
| Nov 17, 2025 | Mon | 7 p.m. | George Washington Birthday Celebration Committee In-person meeting |
| Nov 18, 2025 | Tue | 7 p.m. | Historic Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC) In-person meeting |
| Nov 19, 2025 | Wed | 7 p.m. | Alexandria Archaeological Commission Meeting In-person Meeting |
| Nov 20, 2025 | Thu | 7 p.m. | Bienvenue Beaujolais Please join the Alexandria-Caen Sister City Committee for a special evening of French food and wine! We will enjoy the anticipated 2025 Beaujolais Nouveau and then explore beyond the Beaujolais region to showcase some of the finest French wines. For guests 21 and over. |
| Nov 22, 2025 | Sat | 1 p.m. | Alexandria Cider Festival Celebrate Virginia Cider Week! With a special tasting event on the grounds of historic Lloyd House in Old Town Alexandria. Event ticket includes cider tastings, live music, a tasting glass, and a little history too! |
| Nov 23, 2025 | Sun | 3 p.m. | Swedish Coffee Culture Event Join the Alexandria Sister Cities Committee at Buzz Bakeshop (901 Slaters Lane) to learn about Swedish Coffee culture (fika)! As part of Alexandria’s sister city relationship with Helsingborg, Sweden, this event celebrates a beloved Swedish tradition. |
| Dec 7, 2025 | Sun | 12 p.m. | Old Town Gingerbread Decorating Learn about local architecture as you decorate a flat “façade” (front) based on historic buildings around Gadsby’s Tavern Museum. Ticket includes one flat gingerbread façade, all the supplies needed to decorate, and admission to the museum. Inspiring samples highlight architectural details you can recreate in candy. Great for families & adult groups. ... |
| Dec 13, 2025 | Sat | 10 a.m. | Storytime for Little Historians Dynamic storytellers use books written by and about African American people and other communities of color to engage with ages 5-8. |
| Dec 13, 2025 | Sat | 12 p.m. | Habari Gani! Celebrate Kwanzaa with Historic Alexandria in a vibrant, hands-on workshop led by Danielle Branche-Brown, LCMFT, Founder of The Self-Care Academy. Explore the Seven Principles (Nguzo Saba) through art, storytelling, and creativity while designing a personal vision board that reflects unity, purpose, and joy. |
| Dec 14, 2025 | Sun | 11 a.m. | Specialty Tour: A Magical Apothecary Learn about the muggle botanical science that inspired the potions and herbology of Harry Potter's wizarding world on a tour of this 19th century apothecary, and make your own magical potion! Recommended for ages 8 and up. Children must be accompanied by a ticket-holding adult. |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Mon | 7 p.m. | George Washington Birthday Celebration Committee In-person meeting |
| Dec 16, 2025 | Tue | 7 p.m. | Historic Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC) In-person meeting |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Wed | 7 p.m. | Alexandria Archaeological Commission Meeting In-person Meeting |
| Jan 19, 2026 | Mon | 7 p.m. | George Washington Birthday Celebration Committee In-person meeting |
| Jan 20, 2026 | Tue | 7 p.m. | Historic Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC) In-person meeting |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Fri | 6 p.m. | Tavern Games Night: Bicentennial Mania Join us for our Game Night series. Each Friday evening features tavern games, with a brief themed presentation and pub trivia around 7:30 p.m. Cash bar available during the event. Please note this event takes place up one flight of stairs in the historic Ballroom of Gadsby’s Tavern Museum. |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Mon | 7 p.m. | George Washington Birthday Celebration Committee In-person meeting |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Tue | 7 p.m. | Historic Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC) In-person meeting |
| Mar 17, 2026 | Tue | 7 p.m. | Historic Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC) In-person meeting |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Tue | 7 p.m. | Historic Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC) In-person meeting |
| May 19, 2026 | Tue | 7 p.m. | Historic Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC) In-person meeting |
| Jun 16, 2026 | Tue | 7 p.m. | Historic Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC) In-person meeting |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Tue | 7 p.m. | Historic Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC) In-person meeting |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Tue | 7 p.m. | Historic Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC) In-person meeting |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Tue | 7 p.m. | Historic Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC) In-person meeting |
| Oct 20, 2026 | Tue | 7 p.m. | Historic Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC) In-person meeting |
| Nov 17, 2026 | Tue | 7 p.m. | Historic Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC) In-person meeting |
| Dec 15, 2026 | Tue | 7 p.m. | Historic Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC) In-person meeting |