Calendar of Events

Historic Alexandria Calendar

Upcoming events from the Office of Historic Alexandria
Date    TimeEvent
Oct 1, 2024 Tue 10:00 AMHARC Advocacy Subcommittee
In-person meeting
Oct 2, 2024 Wed 6:00 PMACRP Schools and Libraries Action Committee
In-person meeting at Beatley Library.
Oct 4, 2024 Fri 4:30 PMBuried Ships of Robinson Landing Exhibit
Step inside the temporary Buried Ships of Robinson Landing windowfront exhibit on Friday, October 4 between 4:30 and 7 p.m. for a special chance to see scale models of three 18th century vessel remnants excavated in 2018 on the same block. Exhibit located at the corner of the Strand and Pioneer Mill Way.
Oct 5, 2024 Sat 10:00 AMLafayette Walking Tours
Join public historian and author of Marquis de Lafayette Returns, A Tour of America’s National Capital Region Elizabeth Reese on a 90 min walking tour retracing Lafayette's steps from his 1824 visit. Coordinated by the Alexandria-Caen Sister City Committee.
Oct 5, 2024 Sat 2:00 PMLafayette Walking Tours
Join public historian and author of Marquis de Lafayette Returns, A Tour of America’s National Capital Region Elizabeth Reese on a 90 min walking tour retracing Lafayette's steps from his 1824 visit. Coordinated by the Alexandria-Caen Sister City Committee.
Oct 6, 2024 Sun 10:00 AMLafayette Walking Tours
Join public historian and author of Marquis de Lafayette Returns, A Tour of America’s National Capital Region Elizabeth Reese on a 90 min walking tour retracing Lafayette's steps from his 1824 visit. Coordinated by the Alexandria-Caen Sister City Committee.
Oct 6, 2024 Sun 2:00 PMLafayette Walking Tours
Join public historian and author of Marquis de Lafayette Returns, A Tour of America’s National Capital Region Elizabeth Reese on a 90 min walking tour retracing Lafayette's steps from his 1824 visit. Coordinated by the Alexandria-Caen Sister City Committee.
Oct 6, 2024 Sun 6:00 PMUnited States Marine Band Concert
Join musicians from “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band for a special concert tracing the musical history of America’s oldest continuously active professional musical organization.
Oct 8, 2024 Tue 5:00 PMACRP Steering Committee Meeting
In-person meeting
Oct 9, 2024 Wed 8:00 AMHistorical Restoration and Preservation Commission
In-person meeting
Oct 12, 2024 Sat 10:00 AMStory Time for Little Historians
Dynamic storytellers use books written by and about African American people and other communities of color to engage with ages 5-8.
Oct 15, 2024 Tue 7:00 PMHistoric Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC)
In-person meeting
Oct 16, 2024 Wed 7:00 PMAlexandria Archaeological Commission Meeting
In-person Meeting
Oct 16, 2024 Wed 7:30 PMLafayette Lecture and Book Signing
Join Elizabeth Reese, author of Marquis de Lafayette Returns, A Tour of America's National Capital Region for a lecture followed by a reception and book signing. Walk in the footsteps of the Marquis de Lafayette as he makes a final trip through the young United States.
Oct 17, 2024 Thu 4:00 PMAHRPC Subcommittee
In-person meeting
Oct 17, 2024 Thu 6:30 PMLafayette Dinner
Commemorate the 200th anniversary of Lafayette's 1824 return to the U.S. Join the Marquis de Lafayette at Gadsby's Tavern Museum for 6:30 p.m. reception and 7 p.m. dinner with a program that will highlight Lafayette's life and especially his time in Alexandria. Co-sponsored by American Friends of Lafayette.
Oct 17, 2024 Thu 7:00 PMMeaningful Conversations: Children & Youth
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.
Oct 18, 2024 Fri
CANCELLED: Forum-Civil Rights in Alexandria
The American Revolution in Virginia was more than a war – it was a Revolution of Ideas that continues today. The Alexandria Forum, on the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Amendment, will explore the ways we interpret civil rights history to better engage with audiences, promote truth-telling, and racial reconciliation.
Oct 19, 2024 Sat 11:00 AMSlip Into the Past at Art Safari
Experiment with 19th century ceramic slip designs, like marbling and dendritic patterns, and apply your own temporary tattoo in the style of transfer printed ceramic. This activity coincides with Art Safari at the Torpedo Factory Art Center.
Oct 21, 2024 Mon 7:00 PMSister Cities Committee Dundee and Helsingborg
In-person meeting
Oct 26, 2024 Sat 7:00 PMDeath at the City Hotel
While the City Hotel (now Gadsby's Tavern Museum) was a hotel during the Civil War, it still saw it's share of deaths. Through activities and storytelling, learn about Civil War-era deaths at the hotel and what they reveal about changing medical and grieving practices of the time.
Oct 29, 2024 Tue 4:30 PMEvening for Educators - Moss Kendrix Exhibit
Join Office of Historic Alexandria staff to explore this new exhibit and learn about education resources available for Alexandria Black History Museum.
Oct 30, 2024 Wed 8:00 PMPoe in Alexandria
Don't miss an unforgettable evening with America’s earliest master of the macabre - Edgar Allan Poe! Actor David Keltz returns to The Lyceum’s lecture hall to re-create Poe’s visit to Virginia in 1849, shortly before his death. This year’s performance will include short stories, poems, musings, and literary criticism.
Oct 31, 2024 Thu 8:00 PMPoe in Alexandria
Don't miss an unforgettable evening with America’s earliest master of the macabre - Edgar Allan Poe! Actor David Keltz returns to The Lyceum’s lecture hall to re-create Poe’s visit to Virginia in 1849, shortly before his death. This year’s performance will include short stories, poems, musings, and literary criticism.
Nov 1, 2024 Fri 6:30 PMSpecialty Tour: Hamilton's BFFs & 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.
Nov 2, 2024 Sat 6:30 PMSpecialty Tour: Hamilton's BFFs & 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.
Nov 9, 2024 Sat 10:00 AMVeterans Day Tours
Tour Fort Ward this Veterans Day weekend and learn about the Defenses of Washington and one veteran's efforts to preserve its story. This specialty tour includes a walking tour of Fort Ward and its new exhibit, "Lewis Cass White: Preserving the Legacy of Fort Stevens."
Nov 19, 2024 Tue 7:00 PMHistoric Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC)
In-person meeting
Nov 20, 2024 Wed 7:00 PMAlexandria Archaeological Commission Meeting
In-person Meeting
Nov 21, 2024 Thu 7:00 PMMeaningful Conversations: African American History
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.
Nov 21, 2024 Thu 7:00 PMCaen Sister City Beaujolais Tasting
Join us for an evening of indulgence as we tour the diverse and delicious regions of France. The Alexandria-Caen Sister City Committee has curated a special food and wine tasting experience that will delight your taste buds and transport you to the heart of France.
Nov 23, 2024 Sat 1:00 PMAlexandria Cider Festival
Celebrate Virginia Cider Week! With a special tasting event on the grounds of historic Lloyd House in Old Town Alexandria. Event ticket includes cider tastings, live music, a tasting glass, and a little history too!
Nov 24, 2024 Sun 3:00 PMA Musical Celebration of Lafayette
Hero of Two Worlds, A Musical Celebration of Lafayette Enjoy music from Lafayette's Grand Tour provided by the period-instrument wind band Music of the Regiment, who will commemorate the 200th anniversary of Lafayette’s visit to Alexandria with a concert.
Dec 8, 2024 Sun 1:00 PMOld Town Gingerbread Decorating
Learn about local architecture as you decorate a flat "facade" based on historic buildings around Gadsby's Tavern Museum, 134 N Royal Street. Inspiring samples highlight architectural details you can recreate in candy and search for in the neighborhoods on your way home.
Dec 14, 2024 Sat 12:00 PMChristmas in Camp
Learn how Christmas was observed during the Civil War at this popular family-oriented event. Enjoy a patriotic Civil War Santa Claus, reenactors in winter camp settings, period decorations, fort tours, and kids' activities.
Dec 17, 2024 Tue 7:00 PMHistoric Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC)
In-person meeting
Dec 18, 2024 Wed 7:00 PMAlexandria Archaeological Commission Meeting
In-person Meeting
Jan 16, 2025 Thu 7:00 PMMeaningful Conversations: Refugees and Immigrants
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.
Jan 21, 2025 Tue 7:00 PMHistoric Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC)
In-person meeting
Feb 18, 2025 Tue 7:00 PMHistoric Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC)
In-person meeting
Feb 20, 2025 Thu 7:00 PMMeaningful Conversations About Racism
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.
Mar 18, 2025 Tue 7:00 PMHistoric Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC)
In-person meeting
Mar 20, 2025 Thu 7:00 PMMeaningful Conversations: Loving Our Neighbors
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 15, 2025 Tue 7:00 PMHistoric Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC)
In-person meeting
Apr 17, 2025 Thu 7:00 PMMeaningful 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.
May 20, 2025 Tue 7:00 PMHistoric Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC)
In-person meeting
Jun 17, 2025 Tue 7:00 PMHistoric Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC)
In-person meeting

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