Firefighting History Walking Tour

During National Fire Prevention Week, explore Alexandria’s firefighting history on the "Blazing a Trail: Alexandria’s Firefighting History" walking tour.
Title:Firefighting History Walking Tour
Date & Time:Saturday, October 13, 2012 • 1-2:30 p.m.
Location:Friendship Firehouse Museum, 107 S. Alfred St. (Map This)
Event Details:During National Fire Prevention Week, explore Alexandria’s firefighting history on the "Blazing a Trail: Alexandria’s Firefighting History" walking tour. Participants learn about volunteer firefighting in early Alexandria, including the five volunteer fire companies, three major fires, and how firefighting was affected by the Civil War. The tour begins at the historic Friendship Firehouse, goes east on Prince Street, and returns to Friendship via King Street. Advance reservations are required, as space is limited. Tickets are $6.00 for adults and $4.00 for youth ages 10 to 17. (The tour will not interest small children but may be of interest to kids 10 and older.)
Friendship Firehouse
Friendship Firehouse
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Contact Phone No.:703.746.4994
Contact Email:friendship@alexandriava.gov
Fees:$6.00 for adults and $4.00 for youth ages 10 to 17.
Audience:Anyone may attend
Tags:Family, King Street, Museums, Tour


For event details visit http://www.alexandriava.gov/c/4311
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