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War of 1812-Muster the Militia Weekend

Title:War of 1812-Muster the Militia Weekend
Date & Time:Sun Jul 27, 2014 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location:Market Square, 301 King St. (Map This)
Market Square in front of Alexandria City Hall
Event Details:On Sunday, head to Gadsby’s for a special Family Day! All families are invited to tour the historic tavern as Junior Docents, volunteers from grades 4 through 7, share their enthusiasm for history. As part of the War of 1812 commemoration, kids of all ages are welcome to build a boat. Tour times are 1 – 4 p.m. and cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children (ages 5 -12). No reservations necessary. Activity included in tour price.
Participating sites in Maryland and the District throughout the weekend include:
- Dumbarton House Museum (DC)
- Historical Congressional Cemetery (DC)
- National Museum of American History (DC)
- Octagon Museum (DC)
- White House Historical Association (DC)
- Darnall’s Chance House Museum (MD)
- Riversdale House Museum (MD)
The British are coming…Again! It is time to prepare for this British invasion and learn more about the effects of War of 1812 on Alexandria and Washington region. As part of the Star- Spangled Summer, visit area historic house and history museums to learn about this little known, but important, war that solidified our nation as the United States of America.

On Saturday, July 26, visit Alexandria’s Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum, The Lyceum, and the Carlyle House to learn more about Alexandria’s role in the War of 1812. Why did Alexandria surrender? Who was left in town to defend the city? Museum tours and War of 1812 exhibits will be offered free, from 1 – 5 p.m. Also take advantage of a special one-day only Alexandria War of 1812 Walking Tour offered by Boy Scout Troop 1865 starting at 1 p.m. Tours will leave from Market Square, corner of King and Fairfax Streets, every half hour and last 30 minutes.
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Fees:$5 for Adults, $3 for children
Audience:Anyone may attend
Tags:Gadsby's Tavern, Museums, Old & Historic Alexandria


For event details visit http://www.alexandriava.gov/c/8682
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