Events & Public Meetings

DateDayTimeEvent
Jun 26, 2026 Fri 5 p.m.Conversational Tour: America250-Who We Remember
Kick-off the weekend with a conversational tour that uses the history of Gadsby's Tavern Museum to reflect on who we remember in history and why. Participants will build connections with each other as well as between past and present. Option to purchase water, soda, or locally crafted beer or hard cider available upon arrival.
Jun 27, 2026 Sat 9:30 a.m.Waterfront Commission Boat Tour
Join Alexandria's Waterfront Commission for a 1-hour boat tour of Alexandria's waterfront. Boarding begins at 9:30am and the tour starts at 10am.
Jun 27, 2026 Sat 5 p.m.Apothecary Night Shift
Explore the Apothecary this summer. Take a guided tour or shop the museum store’s unique offerings until 7 p.m.
Jun 28, 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.
Jun 28, 2026 Sun 3 p.m.Sister Cities Event Planning Subcommittee
Sister Cities Event Planning Sub-committee in-person meeting at La Madeleine in Alexandria.
Jul 2, 2026 Thu 5 p.m.Historic Happy Hours
Join us for Historic Happy Hours as we deep dive into history in a fun setting throughout the city!
Jul 3, 2026 Fri 7 p.m.Tavern Games Night: America250
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.
Jul 4, 2026 Sat 5 p.m.Apothecary Night Shift
Explore the Apothecary this summer. Take a guided tour or shop the museum store’s unique offerings until 7 p.m.
Jul 5, 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.
Jul 5, 2026 Sun 5:30 p.m.Specialty Tour: Poisons at the Apothecary Museum
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 adults.
Jul 8, 2026 Wed 7 p.m.Sister Cities Event Planning Sub-committee
Sister Cities Event Planning Sub-committee in-person meeting at Lily's Chocolate and Coffee, 631 King Street, Alexandria.
Jul 10, 2026 Fri 5 p.m.Conversational Tour: America250-Who We Remember
Kick-off the weekend with a conversational tour that uses the history of Gadsby's Tavern Museum to reflect on who we remember in history and why. Participants will build connections with each other as well as between past and present. Option to purchase water, soda, or locally crafted beer or hard cider available upon arrival.
Jul 11, 2026 Sat 5 p.m.Apothecary Night Shift
Explore the Apothecary this summer. Take a guided tour or shop the museum store’s unique offerings until 7 p.m.
Jul 12, 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.
Jul 12, 2026 Sun 5:30 p.m.Specialty Tour: Poisons at the Apothecary Museum
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 adults.
Jul 17, 2026 Fri 5 p.m.Conversational Tour: America250-Who We Remember
Kick-off the weekend with a conversational tour that uses the history of Gadsby's Tavern Museum to reflect on who we remember in history and why. Participants will build connections with each other as well as between past and present. Option to purchase water, soda, or locally crafted beer or hard cider available upon arrival.
Jul 17, 2026 Fri 7:45 p.m.Alexandria Pipes and Drums Summer Concert
Don’t miss the City of Alexandria Pipes and Drums Summer Concert Series! Join us for two special evenings – Friday, July 17 and Friday, August 21, from 7:45 to 8:45 p.m.at Waterfront Park, Market Square, 1A Prince St, for performances filled with music, energy, and community spirit.
Jul 18, 2026 Sat 5 p.m.Apothecary Night Shift
Explore the Apothecary this summer. Take a guided tour or shop the museum store’s unique offerings until 7 p.m.
Jul 19, 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.
Jul 25, 2026 Sat 5 p.m.Apothecary Night Shift
Explore the Apothecary this summer. Take a guided tour or shop the museum store’s unique offerings until 7 p.m.
Jul 25, 2026 Sat 7 p.m.1776 Singalong & Discussion
In partnership with Emerging Revolutionary War, join us for a fun sing-a-long and panel discussion of 1776 (1972). This ground-breaking movie written by a history teacher, inspired Hamilton and provides insight into people and politics of the 18th and 20th centuries.
Jul 26, 2026 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.
Jul 26, 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.
Jul 31, 2026 Fri 10 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.
Jul 31, 2026 Fri 4:30 p.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.
Jul 31, 2026 Fri 5:30 p.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.
Jul 31, 2026 Fri 7:30 p.m.Traditional Music Concert Series
John Doyle returns to the Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum with traditional songs and those he has composed. Doyle will also perform songs from his new album: “Free by Nature: Songs of the Irish in the American Revolution.”
Aug 2, 2026 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.
Aug 2, 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 2, 2026 Sun 5:30 p.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.
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 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 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 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 21, 2026 Mon 7 p.m.George Washington Birthday Celebration Committee
In-person meeting
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
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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