Events & Public Meetings

DateDayTimeEvent
Aug 9, 2026 Sun 2 p.m.Family Day with Jr. Docents
Every Sunday afternoon this summer, guests can learn from and be inspired by the museum's Jr. Docents--students 4th grade and older. In addition to stationed tours, Jr. Docents offer additional hands-on activities and a chocolate-making demonstration.
Aug 10, 2026 Mon 7 p.m.Human Rights Commission - Executive Committee
Executive Committee meeting
Aug 10, 2026 Mon 7 p.m.Alexandria-Caen Sister City Committee
In-person meeting
Aug 16, 2026 Sun 2 p.m.Family Day with Jr. Docents
Every Sunday afternoon this summer, guests can learn from and be inspired by the museum's Jr. Docents--students 4th grade and older. In addition to stationed tours, Jr. Docents offer additional hands-on activities and a chocolate-making demonstration.
Aug 17, 2026 Mon 7 p.m.George Washington Birthday Celebration Committee
In-person meeting
Aug 19, 2026 Wed 7 p.m.Alexandria Archaeological Commission Meeting
In-person Meeting
Aug 21, 2026 Fri 7 p.m.French Book Club
Join the Alexandria-Caen Sister City Committee and Old Town Books in celebrating French authors and literature! This special collaboration event is free but space is limited. Register in advance at Alexandriava.gov/Shop. This event is designed to encourage the exploration of non-Anglophone authors and books, especially those in the French diaspora. ...
Aug 23, 2026 Sun 1 p.m.Grown-Up Field Trip: Black History Museum
Our popular grown-up field trip series continues with a trip to the Alexandria Black History Museum for Moss Kendrix: Reframing the Black Image.
Aug 23, 2026 Sun 2 p.m.Family Day with Jr. Docents
Every Sunday afternoon this summer, guests can learn from and be inspired by the museum's Jr. Docents--students 4th grade and older. In addition to stationed tours, Jr. Docents offer additional hands-on activities and a chocolate-making demonstration.
Aug 28, 2026 Fri 7 p.m.ACRP Benjamin Thomas Remembrance Event
This year, we will observe the Remembrance for Benjamin Thomas on Friday, Aug. 28 with an hour long program of music and conversation from 7-8 p.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church at 1401 Jamieson Ave. This is in recognition of the mobilization of the Black community that met on that date in 1899 to condemn the lynching and protest racial violence.
Aug 30, 2026 Sun 2 p.m.Family Day with Jr. Docents
Every Sunday afternoon this summer, guests can learn from and be inspired by the museum's Jr. Docents--students 4th grade and older. In addition to stationed tours, Jr. Docents offer additional hands-on activities and a chocolate-making demonstration.
Sep 6, 2026 Sun 2 p.m.Family Day with Jr. Docents
Every Sunday afternoon this summer, guests can learn from and be inspired by the museum's Jr. Docents--students 4th grade and older. In addition to stationed tours, Jr. Docents offer additional hands-on activities and a chocolate-making demonstration.
Sep 7, 2026 Mon 7 p.m.Human Rights Commission - Executive Committee
Executive Committee meeting
Sep 18, 2026 Fri 8:30 a.m.Alexandria Forum: Nothing But Independence
From the creation of the Fairfax Resolves to the hometown of George Washington, Alexandria and this region played a unique role in the birth of the new nation. The Alexandria Forum, in partnership with Emerging Revolutionary War, will share the history of Alexandria and Northern Virginia during this critical time in history.
Sep 18, 2026 Fri 7 p.m.Tavern Games Night
Join us for our Game Night series. The evening features tavern games with a brief themed presentation and pub trivia around 7:30 p.m. The Sept. 18 theme is Alexandria during the revolutionary years. 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.
Sep 19, 2026 Sat 11 a.m.Alexandria Library Black Family Reunion
Help us preserve history and join at the fourth-annual Alexandria Library Black Family Reunion!
Sep 21, 2026 Mon 7 p.m.George Washington Birthday Celebration Committee
In-person meeting
Sep 25, 2026 Fri 6:30 p.m.Grown-Up Field Trip: Black History in Archives
Engage with archival documents while learning about Black life in Alexandria during the early 20th century. Through letters and other primary sources, discover how archives are used to preserve community stories. This event takes place at the Alexandria Archives and Records Center, and includes a behind-the-scenes tour of the facility.
Oct 12, 2026 Mon 7 p.m.Human Rights Commission - Executive Committee
Executive Committee meeting
Oct 19, 2026 Mon 7 p.m.George Washington Birthday Celebration Committee
In-person meeting
Nov 9, 2026 Mon 7 p.m.Human Rights Commission - Executive Committee
Executive Committee meeting
Nov 16, 2026 Mon 7 p.m.George Washington Birthday Celebration Committee
In-person meeting
Nov 18, 2026 Wed 7 p.m.Alexandria Archaeological Commission Meeting
In-person Meeting
Nov 21, 2026 Sat 1 p.m.Alexandria Cider Festival
Celebrate Virginia Cider Week! With a special tasting event on the grounds of historic Lloyd House and on Queen Street in Old Town Alexandria. Hosted by the Office of Historic Alexandria in partnership with the Virginia Association of Cider Makers, this event includes cider tastings, a souvenir cider cup, live music, tavern games, and a little history ...
Dec 6, 2026 Sun 11 a.m.Tour Friendship Firehouse Museum
Tour Friendship Firehouse Museum. Visit the historic firehouse, originally home to the first volunteer fire company in town!
Dec 7, 2026 Mon 7 p.m.Human Rights Commission - Executive Committee
Executive Committee meeting
Dec 14, 2026 Mon 7 p.m.George Washington Birthday Celebration Committee
In-person meeting
Dec 16, 2026 Wed 7 p.m.Alexandria Archaeological Commission Meeting
In-person Meeting

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