TranslateHistoric Alexandria Calendar
Upcoming events from the Office of Historic Alexandria
| Date | Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2025 | Fri | 7:00 PM | Tavern Games Night: Remember the Ladies! Cover includes tavern games and a themed presentation with the crowd-favorite jeopardy game. This month's presentation + jeopardy theme: Remember the ladies! Women's History month might be over, but Women's History never stops! |
| Apr 6, 2025 | Sun | 3:00 PM | Sister Cities Whisky Tasting Planning Subcommittee In-person meeting at Misha's Coffee House (second floor), 6 Prince Street, Alexandria. |
| Apr 8, 2025 | Tue | 7:00 PM | Lecture: Unearthing History: Mount Vernon's Cherry Find out more about the amazing treasure trove of 250-year-old bottles and perfectly preserved cherries and berries that Mount Vernon archaeologists unearthed from under the Mansion in 2024! The Mount Vernon archeology team will talk about how this extraordinary discovery provides a powerful glimpse into 18th century culture. |
| Apr 9, 2025 | Wed | 8:00 AM | Historical Restoration and Preservation Commission In-person meeting |
| Apr 12, 2025 | Sat | 6:00 PM | Cadette MEdia Journey Jumpstart This program is designed for Cadette Girl Scouts who are completing the "It's Your Story--Tell It" Media journey. Evening activities complete the monitor award and begin the influence and cultivate awards. Program includes exploring the Apothecary Museum, guided discussions, and creation of a Public Service Announcement. |
| Apr 13, 2025 | Sun | 11:00 AM | Specialty Tour: Poisons at the Apothecary Museum Come 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. |
| Apr 14, 2025 | Mon | 7:00 PM | Alexandria-Caen Sister City Committee In-person meeting |
| Apr 14, 2025 | Mon | 7:00 PM | Sister Cities Committee Dundee and Helsingborg In-person meeting |
| Apr 15, 2025 | Tue | 7:00 PM | Historic Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC) In-person meeting |
| Apr 16, 2025 | Wed | 7:00 PM | Alexandria Archaeological Commission In-person meeting |
| Apr 17, 2025 | Thu | 7:00 PM | Meaningful Conversations:Building Your Own Network Join us as we resume our meaningful conversations that explore and celebrate the diversity of cultures and peoples in our area, address the attitudes and behaviors that still divide us, and seek remedies grounded in the recognition that we are one interconnected, interdependent human family. |
| Apr 19, 2025 | Sat | 10:00 AM | 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. |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Mon | 7:00 PM | George Washington Birthday Celebration Committee In-person meeting |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Mon | 7:30 PM | Public Records Advisory Commission In-person meeting |
| Apr 23, 2025 | Wed | 6:00 PM | ACRP McCoy Remembrance Alexandria Community Remembrance Project McCoy Remembrance at Roberts Memorial with a special guest speaker. |
| Apr 26, 2025 | Sat | 6:00 PM | Whisky Tasting for 4/26/2025 The City of Alexandria's Sister Cities Committee invites you to an evening of Scotch and camaraderie as whisky enthusiasts lead a guided tasting across the five whisky regions of Scotland. Minimum Age: 21 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Wed | 6:00 PM | ACRP Schools and Libraries Action Committee In-person meeting at the Alexandria Black History Museum. |
| May 3, 2025 | Sat | 10:00 AM | Specialty Tour: Peeling Back the Layers Explore the 18th century buildings, including spaces rarely opened to the public. From graffiti in the attic to clues in the basement about the building's construction date, learn to "read" a building and its changes through time. |
| May 4, 2025 | Sun | 11:00 AM | 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. |
| May 4, 2025 | Sun | 2:00 PM | A Toast to Joe Reeder Join Historic Alexandria for a garden party at Murray-Dick-Fawcett house, 517 Prince Street, celebrating the 98th birthday of Joe Reeder. Enjoy house tours, refreshments, and live music for a fundraiser benefitting Joe’s beloved Murray-Dick-Fawcett House. |
| May 10, 2025 | Sat | 10:00 AM | Specialty Tour: Peeling Back the Layers Explore the 18th century buildings, including spaces rarely opened to the public. From graffiti in the attic to clues in the basement about the building's construction date, learn to "read" a building and its changes through time. |
| May 10, 2025 | Sat | 10:00 AM | Story Time for Little Historians Designed for children ages 4-8, this event introduces young learners to African and African American culture through stories and songs. |
| May 14, 2025 | Wed | 8:00 AM | Historical Restoration and Preservation Commission In-person meeting |
| May 14, 2025 | Wed | 5:30 PM | ACRP Steering Committee In-person meeting |
| May 16, 2025 | Fri | 7:30 PM | Traditional Music Series Concert Ale Moeller and Bruce Molsky in Concert at the Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum in Alexandria. Doors open at 7 p.m. Show at 7:30 p.m. |
| May 17, 2025 | Sat | 10:00 AM | Specialty Tour: Peeling Back the Layers Explore the 18th century buildings, including spaces rarely opened to the public. From graffiti in the attic to clues in the basement about the building's construction date, learn to "read" a building and its changes through time. |
| May 17, 2025 | Sat | 10:00 AM | Specialty Tour: Fort Ward Museum and Historic Site This guided tour highlights the Defenses of Washington and one veteran’s efforts to preserve its story. The tour begins inside with the special exhibit, “Lewis Cass White: Preserving the Legacy of Fort Stevens,” then continues outside to see the earthwork fort. |
| May 20, 2025 | Tue | 7:00 PM | Historic Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC) In-person meeting |
| May 20, 2025 | Tue | 7:30 PM | Traditional Music Series Concert Southwest Ramblers in Concert at the Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum May 20th. Doors open at 7 p.m. Show at 7:30 p.m. |
| May 24, 2025 | Sat | 10:00 AM | Specialty Tour: Peeling Back the Layers Explore the 18th century buildings, including spaces rarely opened to the public. From graffiti in the attic to clues in the basement about the building's construction date, learn to "read" a building and its changes through time. |
| May 25, 2025 | Sun | 11:00 AM | Specialty Tour: Poisons at the Apothecary Museum Come 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. |
| May 30, 2025 | Fri | 7:00 PM | Alexandria's Treasures: Escape Room Edition Discover objects rarely on view from Historic Alexandria’s vast collections as you use them to solve the puzzle. Drop in or stay the whole time for puzzle stations, curator chats, and cash bar. |
| May 31, 2025 | Sat | 10:00 AM | Specialty Tour: Peeling Back the Layers Explore the 18th century buildings, including spaces rarely opened to the public. From graffiti in the attic to clues in the basement about the building's construction date, learn to "read" a building and its changes through time. |
| Jun 5, 2025 | Thu | 7:45 PM | Alexandria Pipes and Drums Summer Concert City of Alexandria Pipes and Drums Summer Concert Series. |
| Jun 7, 2025 | Sat | 10:00 AM | RiverRenew Hooffs Run Dedication Day Celebrate RiverRenew's restoration of Hooffs Run with the dedication of new historical signage in African American Heritage Park and family-friendly activities focused on native plantings. |
| Jun 7, 2025 | Sat | 10:00 AM | 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. |
| Jun 8, 2025 | Sun | 11:00 AM | Outlandish Tour at the Apothecary Museum Tour this historic apothecary and learn about a few of the herbal medicines featured in Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander series of novels from cascara to dauco seeds. The tour also touches on the role of apothecaries and women in medicine in the 18th century. Recommended for ages 18 and up. |
| Jun 12, 2025 | Thu | 5:30 PM | Proud History Hangout Pop in, take a moment, and meet new friends at the LGBTQ+ History Hangout at the Alexandria History Museum. Learn about our Oral History division and share your story, talk to the Alexandria LGBTQ+ Task Force, learn about LGBTQ+ history, and make a fun shrinky-dink to take home. Ages 16 and up. |
| Jun 14, 2025 | Sat | 10:00 AM | 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. |
| Jun 14, 2025 | Sat | 11:00 AM | 8th Green Machine Regiment Band Concert Concert with 8th Green Machine Regiment Band at Fort Ward. |
| Jun 15, 2025 | Sun | 11:00 AM | Specialty Tour: Poisons at the Apothecary Museum Come 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. |
| Jun 17, 2025 | Tue | 7:00 PM | Historic Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC) In-person meeting |
| Jun 20, 2025 | Fri | 7:00 PM | Tavern Game Night: Pride Edition Join us for a Pride edition of Tavern Ga(y)mes Night! Learn about 18th century clothing and gender performance. Cover includes tavern games, themed presentations, and the crowd-favorite jeopardy game. Event takes place in second floor ballroom. Ages 16 and up. |
| Jun 21, 2025 | Sat | 10:00 AM | 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. |
| Jun 22, 2025 | Sun | 11:00 AM | 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. |
| Jun 28, 2025 | Sat | 10:00 AM | 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. |
| Jul 5, 2025 | Sat | 10:00 AM | 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. |
| Jul 6, 2025 | Sun | 11:00 AM | Specialty Tour: Poisons at the Apothecary Museum Come 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. |
| Jul 10, 2025 | Thu | 7:45 PM | Alexandria Pipes and Drums Summer Concert City of Alexandria Pipes and Drums Summer Concert Series. |
| Jul 12, 2025 | Sat | 10:00 AM | 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. |
| Jul 19, 2025 | Sat | 10:00 AM | 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. |
| Jul 20, 2025 | Sun | 11:00 AM | Outlandish Tour at the Apothecary Museum Tour this historic apothecary and learn about a few of the herbal medicines featured in Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander series of novels from cascara to dauco seeds. The tour also touches on the role of apothecaries and women in medicine in the 18th century. Recommended for ages 18 and up. |
| Jul 26, 2025 | Sat | 10:00 AM | 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. |
| Jul 27, 2025 | Sun | 1:00 PM | Science Behind Harry Potter In honor of Harry’s birthday, the Apothecary Museum is offering a special guided tour for families (and adults who missed their Hogwarts’ letter) that will explore the old Apothecary and the historic muggle medicines that inspired the Herbology and Potions of Harry’s wizarding world. At the end of the tour test your skills and make your own potion to ... |
| Aug 2, 2025 | Sat | 9:00 AM | Friendship Firehouse Festival Join us on the 100 block of South Alfred Street from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and celebrate Friendship Fire Company’s 251st year! Learn about fire safety today, and yesterday, and see Alexandria Fire Department equipment up close. |
| Aug 7, 2025 | Thu | 7:45 PM | Alexandria Pipes and Drums Summer Concert City of Alexandria Pipes and Drums Summer Concert Series. |
| Aug 10, 2025 | Sun | 11:00 AM | 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. |