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War of 1812 Signature Event Weekend

Title:War of 1812 Signature Event Weekend
Date & Time:Sat Aug 30, 2014 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location:Market Square, 301 King St. (Map This)
Market Square in front of Alexandria City Hall
Event Details:Wreath Laying at the Grave of Robert Allison, Jr.  | 10 a.m
Presbyterian Meeting House Cemetery & Columbarium, 600 Hamilton Lane, Alexandria 
Help honor the Veterans of the War of 1812. At its conclusion, guests will mark War of 1812 Veterans’ graves throughout the cemetery.

Challenge #1: Cricket Match  | Noon – 6 p.m. 
Jefferson Cricket Field, Potomac Park, Washington, DC (north of 14th Street Bridge) 
Team Alexandria v. Team Britain (British Defence Staff, UK Embassy)

US Navy Band Concert  | 3 – 4 p.m. 
Market Square, 301 King Street

Honors Ceremony  | 4:30 – 5 p.m. 
Alexandria National Cemetery, 1450 Wilkes Street, Alexandria
Featuring the Continental Color Guard with Fife and Drum. Seating opens at 4:15 p.m.
Fees:FREE
Audience:Anyone may attend
Tags:Charity, Community Event, Family, Recreation


For event details visit http://www.alexandriava.gov/c/8702
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