Events & Public Meetings
| Date | Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2020 | Thu | 7:00 PM | Alexandria's EJI Fundraising Meeting Regular Meeting |
| Jan 30, 2020 | Thu | 7:30 PM | Birthnight Ball Dance Classes In preparation for the Birthnight Ball on February 15th, learn 18th century English country dancing from expert dance instructors. |
| Feb 1, 2020 | Sat | 11:00 AM | Story Time for Little Historians Bring your little learners to the Alexandria Black History Museum for cultural stories and creative craft activities that introduce world history and folklore. |
| Feb 1, 2020 | Sat | 12:30 PM | Hose Carriage Send-off at Friendship Firehouse Now, thanks to the support of the Friendship Veterans Fire Engine Association and community donors, Historic Alexandria is sending the hose carriage off for much-needed conservation. |
| Feb 2, 2020 | Sun | 11:00 AM | Geek Tour - A Magical Apothecary Learn about the muggle botanical science that inspired the potions and herbology of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series and make your own magical sleeping potion! |
| Feb 3, 2020 | Mon | 7:00 PM | George Washington Birthday Com Regular Meeting |
| Feb 3, 2020 | Mon | 7:00 PM | Alexandria's EJI Education and Programming Meeting Regular Meeting |
| Feb 6, 2020 | Thu | 7:30 PM | Birthnight Ball Dance Classes In preparation for the Birthnight Ball on February 15th, learn 18th century English country dancing from expert dance instructors. |
| Feb 8, 2020 | Sat | 10:00 AM | HARC Advocacy Committee Special Meeting at Elks Lodge, 227 N. Henry St. |
| Feb 8, 2020 | Sat | 11:00 AM | Film Screening and Discussion-Recy Taylor This film examines the dangers faced by African American women in the South and the role Rosa Parks played in this story. |
| Feb 10, 2020 | Mon | 10:00 AM | HARC Advocacy Committee Regular Meeting |
| Feb 11, 2020 | Tue | 7:00 PM | Local Author Lecture Series and Book Signing Join us for three history lectures and book signings by local historians. |
| Feb 11, 2020 | Tue | 7:00 PM | Alexandria's EJI Public Outreach Meeting Regular Meeting |
| Feb 11, 2020 | Tue | 7:00 PM | Alexandria-Caen Sister Cities Committee Regular Meeting |
| Feb 12, 2020 | Wed | 8:00 AM | Historic Resources and Preservation Com Meeting Regular Meeting |
| Feb 13, 2020 | Thu | 7:30 PM | Birthnight Ball Dance Classes In preparation for the Birthnight Ball on February 15th, learn 18th century English country dancing from expert dance instructors. |
| Feb 14, 2020 | Fri | 6:00 PM | Alexandria After-Work Concert Series Co-sponsored by the Office of Historic Alexandria and the Folklore Society of Greater Washington, join us for monthly Friday-night concerts on the second Friday of the month. |
| Feb 14, 2020 | Fri | 7:00 PM | My Queer Valentine This Valentine’s Day, include the Art Center in your evening plans. |
| Feb 15, 2020 | Sat | 5:30 PM | Annual George Washington Birthnight Banquet/Ball Set in year 1799, you are invited to the recreation of this famous celebration of Washington’s Birthday. |
| Feb 16, 2020 | Sun | Cancelled-Revolutionary War Reenactment Historic Revolutionary War camp and tactical demonstrations throughout the day including a skirmish between the Redcoats and the Colonial Army. | |
| Feb 16, 2020 | Sun | 11:00 AM | Geek Tour – Outlandish Tour Learn about the role of 18th century female healers and apothecaries on this tour that focuses on the herbal medicines featured in Diana Gabaldon’s celebrated Outlander series of novels. |
| Feb 17, 2020 | Mon | 11:00 AM | Presidents’ Day Open House Visit the Friendship Firehouse Museum when you are in Old Town for the George Washington Birthday Celebration parade. |
| Feb 17, 2020 | Mon | 11:00 AM | Parade Day Open House Enjoy the annual George Washington parade and tour the tavern for FREE! |
| Feb 18, 2020 | Tue | 7:00 PM | HARC meeting Regular Meeting |
| Feb 18, 2020 | Tue | 7:00 PM | Dundee-Helsingborg Sister Cities Committee Meeting moved for Holiday |
| Feb 20, 2020 | Thu | 7:30 PM | Lecture: George Washington: Commander-in-Chief Professor Peter Henriques will examine how George Washington, despite his limited experience and numerous mistakes, was somehow able to overcome obstacles to win independence for the new country he committed himself to without reserve. |
| Feb 22, 2020 | Sat | 10:00 AM | A Complicated Hospitality Tour Through the stories, experiences, and archival traces of those enslaved by John Gadsby, consider how the nuances of urban slavery expand our understanding of slavery and Alexandria. |
| Feb 22, 2020 | Sat | 11:00 AM | Outfitting the Men of Fort Ward Museum interpreters in Union uniform will describe the clothing, military accessories and equipment of the Federal soldiers who were stationed at Fort Ward throughout the Civil War. |
| Feb 29, 2020 | Sat | 11:00 AM | Rethinking Rufus: A Lecture Dr. Thomas Foster's Rethinking Rufus is the first book-length study of sexual violence against enslaved men. |
| Mar 1, 2020 | Sun | 11:00 AM | Geek Tour - Pharmacy Nerds Spend more time touring the Apothecary Museum with a museum volunteer who is also a pharmacist. |
| Mar 2, 2020 | Mon | 7:00 PM | Alexandria's EJI Education and Programming Meeting Regular Meeting |
| Mar 3, 2020 | Tue | 7:00 PM | Alexandria's EJI Public Outreach Meeting Regular Meeting |
| Mar 7, 2020 | Sat | 11:00 AM | Story Time for Little Historians Bring your little learners to the Alexandria Black History Museum for cultural stories and creative craft activities that introduce world history and folklore. |
| Mar 9, 2020 | Mon | 10:00 AM | HARC Advocacy Committee Regular Meeting |
| Mar 10, 2020 | Tue | 7:00 PM | Local Author Lecture Series and Book Signing Join us for three history lectures and book signings by local historians. March’s lecture features Dr. Anna Gibson Holloway, co-author of “Our Little Monitor,”The Greatest Invention of the Civil War. |
| Mar 10, 2020 | Tue | 7:00 PM | Alexandria-Caen Sister Cities Committee Regular Meeting |
| Mar 11, 2020 | Wed | 8:00 AM | Historic Resources and Preservation Com Meeting Regular Meeting |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Fri | 6:00 PM | Alexandria After-Work Concert Series Co-sponsored by the Office of Historic Alexandria and the Folklore Society of Greater Washington, join us for monthly Friday-night concerts on the second Friday of the month. |
| Mar 14, 2020 | Sat | 11:00 AM | Civil War Women’s Day In recognition of Women’s History Month, learn about the dress, skills and contributions of women during the Civil War from reenactors who will present on-going talks, displays and demonstrations. |
| Mar 15, 2020 | Sun | 11:00 AM | Geek Tour - A Magical Apothecary Learn about the muggle botanical science that inspired the potions and herbology of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series and make your own magical sleeping potion! |
| Mar 16, 2020 | Mon | 7:00 PM | George Washington Birthday Com Regular Meeting |
| Mar 16, 2020 | Mon | 7:00 PM | Dundee-Helsingborg Sister Cities Committee Regular Meeting |
| Mar 17, 2020 | Tue | 7:00 PM | HARC meeting Regular Meeting |
| Mar 21, 2020 | Sat | 11:00 AM | Docent-Led Tour Come before public hours for an in-depth guided tour of Friendship’s firehouse. Learn about the company’s firefighting procedures and equipment, as well as the different roles the organization played in serving the community. |
| Mar 22, 2020 | Sun | 11:00 AM | Geek Tour - Behind the Scenes If the regular 30-minute tour of the Apothecary Museum just isn’t enough, this is the tour for you! |
| Mar 28, 2020 | Sat | 12:00 PM | Cherry Blossom Jubilee Torpedo Factory Art Center hosts an Alexandria satellite celebration for the National Cherry Blossom Festival. |
| Mar 29, 2020 | Sun | 10:00 AM | Specialty Tour – A Toast to the Ladies! In honor of Women’s History Month, raise a toast to the Ladies! |
| Mar 29, 2020 | Sun | 1:00 PM | Mad Science Come to the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum to explore where real science and mad science collide. |
| Apr 4, 2020 | Sat | 11:00 AM | Story Time for Little Historians Bring your little learners to the Alexandria Black History Museum for cultural stories and creative craft activities that introduce world history and folklore. |
| Apr 5, 2020 | Sun | 11:00 AM | Geek Tour - A Magical Apothecary Learn about the muggle botanical science that inspired the potions and herbology of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series and make your own magical sleeping potion! |
| Apr 6, 2020 | Mon | 7:00 PM | Alexandria's EJI Education and Programming Meeting Regular Meeting |
| Apr 7, 2020 | Tue | 7:00 PM | Alexandria's EJI Public Outreach Meeting Regular Meeting |
| Apr 8, 2020 | Wed | 8:00 AM | Historic Resources and Preservation Com Meeting Regular Meeting |
| Apr 10, 2020 | Fri | 6:00 PM | Alexandria After-Work Concert Series Co-sponsored by the Office of Historic Alexandria and the Folklore Society of Greater Washington, join us for monthly Friday-night concerts on the second Friday of the month. |
| Apr 10, 2020 | Fri | 7:00 PM | The Late Shift: Emerging Artists In among three floors of open artists’ studios, discover gallery receptions, thought-provoking artist talks, pop-up performances, hands-on projects, local drinks, lively music, and more. |
| Apr 14, 2020 | Tue | 7:00 PM | Local Author Lecture Series and Book Signing April’s lecture features Dr. John Maass. |
| Apr 14, 2020 | Tue | 7:00 PM | Alexandria-Caen Sister Cities Committee Regular Meeting |
| Apr 16, 2020 | Thu | 7:30 PM | Blossom Ball Dance Classes In preparation for the Blossom Ball on May 2nd, learn 18th century English country dancing from expert dance instructors. |
| Apr 19, 2020 | Sun | 11:00 AM | Geek Tour – Outlandish Tour Learn about the role of 18th century female healers and apothecaries on this tour that focuses on the herbal medicines featured in Diana Gabaldon’s celebrated Outlander series of novels. |
| Apr 20, 2020 | Mon | 7:00 PM | Dundee-Helsingborg Sister Cities Committee Regular Meeting |
| Apr 21, 2020 | Tue | 1:00 PM | Firefighting History Walking Tour Explore Alexandria’s firefighting history on the Blazing a Trail: Alexandria’s Firefighting History tour. |
| Apr 21, 2020 | Tue | 7:00 PM | HARC meeting Regular Meeting |
| Apr 23, 2020 | Thu | 7:30 PM | Blossom Ball Dance Classes In preparation for the Blossom Ball on May 2nd, learn 18th century English country dancing from expert dance instructors. |
| Apr 28, 2020 | Tue | 7:30 PM | Phrenologist Nelson Sizer: Courtship and Marriage David Keltz, renowned for his portrayal of Edgar Allan Poe, returns to the Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum to portray phrenologist Nelson Sizer. |
| Apr 30, 2020 | Thu | 7:30 PM | Blossom Ball Dance Classes In preparation for the Blossom Ball on May 2nd, learn 18th century English country dancing from expert dance instructors. |
| May 2, 2020 | Sat | 11:00 AM | Story Time for Little Historians Bring your little learners to the Alexandria Black History Museum for cultural stories and creative craft activities that introduce world history and folklore. |
| May 2, 2020 | Sat | 8:00 PM | Blossom Ball Join us for this Regency-era ball with live music, English country dancing, cash bar, and seasonal dessert collation. |
| May 4, 2020 | Mon | 7:00 PM | Alexandria's EJI Education and Programming Meeting Regular Meeting |
| May 8, 2020 | Fri | 6:00 PM | Alexandria After-Work Concert Series Co-sponsored by the Office of Historic Alexandria and the Folklore Society of Greater Washington, join us for monthly Friday-night concerts on the second Friday of the month. |
| May 8, 2020 | Fri | 7:00 PM | The Late Shift: Art Battles Torpedo Factory Art Center’s signature seasonal evening series features inspiring nights of eclectic art and activities. In among three floors of open artists’ studios, discover gallery receptions, thought-provoking artist talks, pop-up performances, hands-on projects, local drinks, lively music, and more. |
| May 10, 2020 | Sun | 1:00 PM | Mother’s Day Open House Mothers and their families are admitted free at the Friendship Firehouse Museum on Mother’s Day. |
| May 10, 2020 | Sun | 1:00 PM | Free Mother’s Day Tours Gadsby’s Tavern Museum is pleased to offer free tours on Mother’s Day for all visiting ladies! |
| May 10, 2020 | Sun | 1:00 PM | Free Mother’s Day Tours The Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum is pleased to offer free tours on Mother’s Day for all visiting ladies! |
| May 12, 2020 | Tue | 7:00 PM | Alexandria's EJI Public Outreach Meeting Regular Meeting |
| May 13, 2020 | Wed | 8:00 AM | Historic Resources and Preservation Com Meeting Regular Meeting |
| May 16, 2020 | Sat | 11:00 AM | Fort Tour and Concert for Armed Forces Day In recognition of Armed Forces Day, combine a soldier-led guided tour of Fort Ward with a performance of Civil War brass band music! |
| May 18, 2020 | Mon | 7:00 PM | Dundee-Helsingborg Sister Cities Committee Regular Meeting |
| May 19, 2020 | Tue | 7:00 PM | HARC meeting Regular Meeting |
| Jun 1, 2020 | Mon | 7:00 PM | Alexandria's EJI Education and Programming Meeting Regular Meeting |
| Jun 6, 2020 | Sat | 10:00 AM | Civil War Camp Day Civil War reenactors present camp life activities, drills and firing demonstrations, displays of clothing and equipment, and civilian impressions. |
| Jun 6, 2020 | Sat | 10:00 AM | Specialty Tours - Hamilton’s BFFs + Frenemies Hamilton’s world emerges through the rooms of Gadsby’s Tavern Museum. |
| Jun 6, 2020 | Sat | 11:00 AM | Story Time for Little Historians Bring your little learners to the Alexandria Black History Museum for cultural stories and creative craft activities that introduce world history and folklore. |
| Jun 9, 2020 | Tue | 7:00 PM | Alexandria's EJI Public Outreach Meeting Regular Meeting |
| Jun 10, 2020 | Wed | 8:00 AM | Historic Resources and Preservation Com Meeting Regular Meeting |
| Jun 12, 2020 | Fri | 6:00 PM | Alexandria After-Work Concert Series Co-sponsored by the Office of Historic Alexandria and the Folklore Society of Greater Washington, join us for monthly Friday-night concerts on the second Friday of the month. |
| Jun 12, 2020 | Fri | 7:00 PM | The Late Shift: ALX Pride Leading up to Capital Pride weekend, join the Alexandria-centered LGBTQ+ celebration. Find Pride displays, hands-on activities, music, and art. |
| Jun 13, 2020 | Sat | 10:00 AM | Specialty Tours - Hamilton’s BFFs + Frenemies Hamilton’s world emerges through the rooms of Gadsby’s Tavern Museum. |
| Jun 15, 2020 | Mon | 7:00 PM | Dundee-Helsingborg Sister Cities Committee Regular Meeting |
| Jun 16, 2020 | Tue | 7:00 PM | HARC meeting Regular Meeting |
| Jun 20, 2020 | Sat | 10:00 AM | Specialty Tours - Hamilton’s BFFs + Frenemies Hamilton’s world emerges through the rooms of Gadsby’s Tavern Museum. |
| Jun 21, 2020 | Sun | 11:00 AM | Father’s Day Open House The Friendship Firehouse Museum is free for fathers and their families on Father’s Day. |
| Jun 21, 2020 | Sun | 1:00 PM | Free Father’s Day Tours Gadsby’s Tavern Museum is pleased to offer free tours on Father’s Day for all visiting men. |
| Jun 21, 2020 | Sun | 1:00 PM | Free Father’s Day Tours The Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum is pleased to offer free tours on Father’s Day for all visiting men! |
| Jun 27, 2020 | Sat | 10:00 AM | Specialty Tours - Hamilton’s BFFs + Frenemies Hamilton’s world emerges through the rooms of Gadsby’s Tavern Museum. |