Events & Public Meetings

DateDayTimeEvent
May 8, 2026 Fri 9 a.m.Oral History in the Mid-Atlantic Region Conference
Oral History in the Mid-Atlantic Region (OHMAR), in partnership with The Alexandria Oral History Center, invite you to our 2026 Annual Conference, themed “Witnessing State Violence: Oral History and Liberatory Praxis.” The theme encourages attendees to think critically about the role that oral history has in documenting and resisting state violence.
Jun 4, 2026 Thu 7 p.m.Lecture: Operations Tiger & Neptune -D-Day at Sea
The lecture, "Operation Tiger and Neptune - D-Day at Sea" by Rear Admiral Samuel Cox, US Navy (Ret.) and Director of the Naval History and Heritage Command, will explore the strategic, historical, and human dimensions of D-Day and the Allied campaign in Normandy. Sponsored by the Alexandria-Caen Sister City Committee.
Jun 18, 2026 Thu 7 p.m.Alexandria’s Sister Cities’ Concert for America250
Music of the American Revolution: The 250th for Alexandria’s Sister Cities’ Concert. Come celebrate the 250th anniversary of America’s War for Independence with renowned music historians David & Ginger Hildebrand for performances of special period music. The Hildebrands will don period attire to discuss and perform music.
Jun 19, 2026 Fri 1 p.m.Washington Revels Jubilee Voices Concert
Join us for an afternoon of traditional African American spirituals, poetry, ring shouts, banjo tunes, stories, and lively audience participation.
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.

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