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    Calendar of Events

    Historic Alexandria Calendar

    Upcoming events from the Office of Historic Alexandria
    Date    TimeEvent
    Jun 1, 2013 Sat 9:00 AMNew Docent Training, Apothecary Museum
    Want to be more involved in your community? Love history? Volunteer at the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum or Gadsby’s Tavern Museum. Both need volunteer docents to give tours to the public. Once training is complete, commitment involves a minimum of 3 hours per month. To make a reservation in the training class, submit an application through ...
    Jun 1, 2013 Sat 1:00 PMNew Docent Training, Gadsby's Tavern Museum
    Want to be more involved in your community? Love history? Volunteer at the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum or Gadsby’s Tavern Museum. Both need volunteer docents to give tours to the public. Once training is complete, commitment involves a minimum of 3 hours per month. To make a reservation in the training class, submit an application through ...
    Jun 6, 2013 Thu 7:30 PM18th Century Dance Class
    In preparation for Mrs. Madison’s Ball on June 8, learn 18th-century English county dancing from expert dance instructors.
    Jun 7, 2013 Fri 7:00 PMGirl Scout Overnight, Cadettes
    Cadette Girl Scout Overnight at Gadsby's Tavern Museum.
    Jun 7, 2013 Fri 7:00 PMGirl Scout Overnight, Juniors
    Junior Girl Scout Overnight at Gadsby's Tavern Museum.
    Jun 8, 2013 Sat 10:00 AMCivil War Fort Day
    Various aspects of military life in the Defenses of Washington will be portrayed by interpreters in period dress. Program will feature ongoing activities from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and special tours offered at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Program weather dependent.
    Jun 8, 2013 Sat 8:00 PMMrs. Madison's Ball
    Experience an evening of English Country dancing in honor First Lady Dolley Madison. The night will include some of Dolley’s favorite dances and a dessert collation full of her favorite sweets. Period attire requested; cocktail attire welcome. Reservations are required.
    Jun 11, 2013 Tue 7:30 PMFencing Class
    Learn the art and historical importance of 18th century fencing in classes taught by swordmaster Peter M. Ryan at Gadsby's Tavern Museum, 134 North Royal Street.
    Jun 12, 2013 Wed 8:00 AMHistorical Restoration and Preservation Commission
    Regular monthly meeting
    Jun 15, 2013 Sat 11:00 AMFamily Legends: Bookmaking Workshops for Kids
    Make a Father's Day Gift: In this fun and informative art class designed for families with children 6-12 years, adults and children work together to choose a “legend” in their family, write their story, and make it into a handmade storybook to take home as a Father’s Day gift for Dad! Instructor Sushmita Mazumdar is a local book artist, writer, and ...
    Jun 16, 2013 Sun 10:00 AMFather's Day Open House at Friendship Firehouse
    The Friendship Firehouse Museum is free for fathers and their families on Father’s Day. The firehouse photographer will be on hand, so dads can take home a complimentary photograph. Come have a family portrait taken as you stand alongside the historic equipment that fought fires in early 19th–century Alexandria. See the suction pumper, and find out ...
    Jun 16, 2013 Sun 1:00 PMFree Father's Day Tours, Apothecary Museum
    The Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum is pleased to offer free tours on Father’s Day for all visiting fathers! Tour times are from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
    Jun 16, 2013 Sun 1:00 PMFree Father's Day Tours, Gadsby's Tavern Museum
    Celebrate with your favorite father at the place where the Father of our Country ate, drank, and influenced history. Gadsby’s Tavern Museum is pleased to offer free tours by our Junior Docents on Father’s Day for all visiting fathers! Tour times with Junior Docents are from 1:00 – 5:00 pm.
    Jun 17, 2013 Mon 7:30 PMPublic Records Advisory Commission
    Regular monthly meeting
    Jun 18, 2013 Tue 6:00 PMHistoric Alexandria Resources Commission
    Regular monthly meeting and dinner
    Jun 19, 2013 Wed 6:30 PMAlexandria Archaeological Commission
    Annual Walkabout at Holmes Run
    Jun 21, 2013 Fri 5:30 AMSamuel W. Tucker Walking Tour
    A walk Remembering Samuel W. Tucker, A Civil Rights hero who changed Alexandria and helped transform American Democracy. Meet outside the library entrance at 5:30. The half-mile walk will be followed by refreshments and conversation at the Alexandria Black History Museum, 902 Wythe Street. The walk is cosponsored by Virginia Tech School of Public and ...
    Jun 23, 2013 Sun 3:00 PMPresidential Salon with James Madison
    Join President Madison as he discusses and engages guests about political and personal issues of 1813. Reservations are recommended.
    Jun 24, 2013 Mon 9:00 AMCivil War Kids Camp
    June 24-June 28: Civil War Kids Camp. Fort Ward is accepting applications for this fun and education history camp for children ages 8-12. The program features drilling, games, arts & crafts activities, music, learning about Civil War army life, and special guest reenactors. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $200 per camper; space is limited to 24, so enroll ...
    Jun 25, 2013 Tue 7:30 PMFencing Class
    Learn the art and historical importance of 18th century fencing in classes taught by swordmaster Peter M. Ryan at Gadsby's Tavern Museum, 134 North Royal Street.
    Jul 20, 2013 Sat 11:00 AMChai & Stories: A Writing Workshop for Adults
    Join instructor Sushmita Mazumdar for chai tea, relaxing storytelling and a chance to express your creativity with a handmade book. There is no charge for this event, but patrons are encouraged to make a tax deductible donation to Living Legends. The instructor is a local book artist, writer, and educator.
    Jul 20, 2013 Sat 2:00 PMCommunity Open House, Black History Museum
    Join the Living Legends past and present, organization founder Nina Tisara, and Living Legends Board Members for light refreshments, a chance to see the exhibition Living Legends of Alexandria: African American Activists, and learn about how to nominate a legend.
    Jul 27, 2013 Sat 11:00 AMFriendship Summertime Story Time
    Learn about firefighting 200 years ago! At Friendship Summertime Story Time, children age 6 and older and their caregivers will enjoy stories about firefighting, take a special tour of the historic firehouse, participate in a bucket brigade, and ring the fire bell. Come see the historic hose reel, buckets, banners and parade hats.
    Aug 10, 2013 Sat 11:00 AMFriendship Summertime Story Time
    Learn about firefighting 200 years ago! At Friendship Summertime Story Time, children age 6 and older and their caregivers will enjoy stories about firefighting, take a special tour of the historic firehouse, participate in a bucket brigade, and ring the fire bell. Come see the historic hose reel, buckets, banners and parade hats.
    Aug 18, 2013 Sun 3:00 PMPresidential Salon with James Madison
    Join President Madison as he discusses and engages guests about political and personal issues of 1813. Reservations are recommended.
    Aug 24, 2013 Sat 11:00 AMFriendship Summertime Story Time
    Learn about firefighting 200 years ago! At Friendship Summertime Story Time, children age 6 and older and their caregivers will enjoy stories about firefighting, take a special tour of the historic firehouse, participate in a bucket brigade, and ring the fire bell. Come see the historic hose reel, buckets, banners and parade hats.
    Oct 5, 2013 Sat 10:00 AMCivil War Artillery Day
    Civil War Artillery Day with the 1st Connecticut Heavy Artillery. Program is weather dependent.
    Oct 20, 2013 Sun 3:00 PMPresidential Salon with James Madison
    Join President Madison as he discusses and engages guests about political and personal issues of 1813. Reservations are recommended.
    Nov 9, 2013 Sat 10:00 AMSoldier-led Tours of the Fort
    Soldier-led Tours of the Fort in honor of Veteran’s Day. 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Program is weather dependent.
    Dec 14, 2013 Sat 12:00 AMCivil War Christmas in Camp
    Civil War Christmas in Camp Open House.

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