Historic Alexandria Calendar

Traditional Concert Series - Mon Jun 1, 2026 7-9 p.m.

Fiddler Caitlin Warbelow and pianist and accordionist Chris Ranney in concert at the Historic Lyceum.

Caitlin Warbelow hails from a family of entrepreneurs and bush pilots in Alaska and for the last seven years served as the violinist/fiddler in the original Broadway cast of the Tony Award-winning and Grammy Award-nominated musical, Come From Away. When not on Broadway, Caitlin performs and tours as a solo artist and with numerous ensembles, including Grammy Award-nominated Cherish the Ladies, Riverdance’s Heartbeat of Home, Sting’s Broadway musical "The Last Ship", The Alt, Mick Moloney and the Green Fields of America, Michael Londra & Celtic Fire, Trinity Dance Company, and the Cathie Ryan Band, among many others.

Chris Ranney grew up in the state of Washington and has studied piano since age six. His skills as a pianist, musical director, and conductor have led him to perform on stages all over the United States, including seven years as the Associate Conductor and Musical Director of the Tony Award-winning and Grammy Award-nominated Broadway musical “Come From Away” in New York City. Chris has performed at festivals around the US, including the O’Flaherty Irish Music Retreat, the Alaska Folk Festival, and the Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival, among others.

Location: Lyceum
Fees: $35/$15 ages 12-17
Audience: Anyone may attend
Tags: Arts, Lyceum, Museums, Old Town

Public Records Advisory Commission - Tue Jun 2, 2026 7:30-9 p.m.

A meeting of the Public Records Advisory Commission

Location: Archives and Records Center, 801 S. Payne Street
Tags: Boards & Commissions, Museums, Old & Historic Alexandria, Old Town

Lecture: Operations Tiger & Neptune -D-Day at Sea - Thu Jun 4, 2026 7-9 p.m.

Operations Tiger and Neptune - D-Day at Sea

The lecture, "Operation Tiger and Neptune - D-Day at Sea" by Rear Admiral Samuel Cox, US Navy (Ret.) and Director of the Naval History and Heritage Command, will explore the strategic, historical, and human dimensions of D-Day and the Allied campaign in Normandy. A brief reception with refreshments will follow the lecture. Sponsored by the Alexandria-Caen Sister City Committee.

Location: Lyceum
Fees: $15, $10 for OHA Members
Audience: Anyone may attend
Tags: Lyceum, Museums, Sister Cities

Tavern Games Night: Annual Pride Month edition - Fri Jun 5, 2026 7-9 p.m.

Tavern Games Night for 6/5/2026

Join us for our Game Night series. Each Friday evening features tavern games, with a brief themed presentation and pub trivia around 7:30 p.m. Cash bar available during the event. Please note this event takes place up one flight of stairs in the historic Ballroom of Gadsby’s Tavern Museum.

Location: Gadsby's Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St.
Fees: $10 per person
Audience: Anyone may attend
Tags: Museums, Old & Historic Alexandria, Old Town, Pride Month

Lecture & Book Signing: The Black Belt of Virginia - Sat Jun 6, 2026 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Lecture & Book Signing: The Black Belt of Virginia

Join author Jeff Bennett as he lectures on his new book "The Black Belt of Virginia." Learn about the unique and often-overlooked history and contributions of Black people in the Commonwealth. Book signing to follow.

Location: Black History Museum, 902 Wythe St.
Tags: Black History, Black History Museum, Museums, Old & Historic Alexandria, Old Town

Sister Cities 250th Planning Sub-committee - Tue Jun 9, 2026 6-7:30 p.m.

An in-person meeting of the Alexandria Sister Cities 250th Anniversary Planning Sub-committee.

This meeting will be held at Lily's Chocolate and Coffee, 631 King Street, Alexandria.

Location: No Location Specified
Audience: Anyone may attend
Tags: Museums, Old & Historic Alexandria, Old Town, Sister Cities

ACRP Committee of Inquiry - Tue Jun 9, 2026 7-8:30 p.m.

A meeting of the Alexandria Community Remembrance Project (ACRP) Committee of Inquiry research team.

Location: Black History Museum, 902 Wythe St.
Audience: Anyone may attend
Tags: Black History, Museums, Old & Historic Alexandria

Historical Restoration and Preservation Commission - Wed Jun 10, 2026 8-9:15 a.m.

An in-person meeting of the Historic Restoration and Preservation Commission.

Location: Lloyd House, 220 N. Washington St.
Audience: Anyone may attend
Tags: Boards & Commissions, Museums, Old & Historic Alexandria, Old Town

ACRP Steering Committee - Wed Jun 10, 2026 5:30-7:30 p.m.

A meeting of the Alexandria Community Remembrance Project (ACRP) Steering Committee at the Alexandria Black History Museum.

Location: Black History Museum, 902 Wythe St.
Audience: Anyone may attend
Tags: Black History, Black History Museum, Museums, Old & Historic Alexandria, Old Town

Historic Happy Hours - The Wharf - Thu Jun 11, 2026 5-7:30 p.m.

Join us for Historic Happy Hours to learn more about the research taking place in Historic Alexandria. 10% of all checks will benefit Historic Alexandria and America250 events. This Happy Hour will be held at The Wharf,119 King St, Alexandria, VA.

Location: No Location Specified
Tags: America250, Food, Museums, Old & Historic Alexandria, Old Town

Sails on the Potomac/48th ALX Jazz Fest - Fri Jun 12, 2026 12-6 p.m.

With centuries of history and hospitality to its credit, Sail Virginia 2026 Affiliate Harbor Alexandria offers an array of historic and cultural attractions. As the United States commemorates the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, Sails on the Potomac will highlight Alexandria’s role in helping construct the foundation of the revolution. From the creation of the Fairfax Resolves to being the hometown of George Washington, Alexandria played a unique role in the birth of our new nation and its impact on today. Join us as we commemorate America’s Story in Alexandria with music, family activities, exhibits, tours, public art, educational programs, and more! Sails on the Potomac will host the tall ships GAZELA, KALMAR NYCKEL, PROVIDENCE, and SULTANA as part of this event.

Location: Waterfront Park, 1 Prince St.
Tags: America250, Arts, Family, Marina, Museums, Office of the Arts, Old & Historic Alexandria, Old Town, Performing Arts

Sails on the Potomac/48th ALX Jazz Fest - Sat Jun 13, 2026 12-9 p.m.

Sails on the Potomac/48th ALX Jazz Fest - Sun Jun 14, 2026 12-6 p.m.

Historic Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC) - Tue Jun 16, 2026 7-9 p.m.

A meeting of the Historic Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC).

Location: Lloyd House, 220 N. Washington St.
Audience: Anyone may attend
Tags: Boards & Commissions, Museums, Old & Historic Alexandria

Alexandria-Caen Sister City Committee - Tue Jun 16, 2026 7-9 p.m.

A meeting of the Alexandria-Caen Sister City Committee.

Location: Lloyd House, 220 N. Washington St.
Audience: Anyone may attend
Tags: Boards & Commissions, Museums, Sister Cities

Alexandria Archaeological Commission Meeting - Wed Jun 17, 2026 6:30-9 p.m.

A meeting of the Alexandria Archaeological Commission (AAC).

Location: Freedom House Museum
Audience: Anyone may attend
Tags: Archaeology Museum, Boards & Commissions, Commission Meeting, Museums, Old & Historic Alexandria, Old Town

Alexandria’s Sister Cities’ Concert for America250 - Thu Jun 18, 2026 7-9 p.m.

Music of the American Revolution: The 250th for Alexandria’s Sister Cities’ Concert

Come celebrate the 250th anniversary of America’s War for Independence with renowned music historians David & Ginger Hildebrand for performances of special period music. The Hildebrands will don period attire to discuss and perform music associated with Alexandria’s sister cities: Caan, France; Dundee, Scotland; Helsingborg, Sweden; and Gyumri, Armenia. Scottish music was especially influential in the American colonies, and once the French joined the Revolutionary cause there were musical celebrations for Generals LaFayette, Rochambeau and other French leaders. This concert event is part of the “Alexandria commemorates America’s 250” campaign.

The American war effort was expressed through patriotic songs, ballads, and dance tunes which connect us to George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin and others. The Hildebrands will explain and demonstrate their instruments, including the harpsichord, hammered dulcimer, violin, and Spanish & English guitars -- interpreting various musical traditions, featuring both the formal and less refined aspects of music in early America.

David & Ginger specialize in researching, recording, and performing early American music. Since 1980 they have presented concerts and educational programs throughout the country and abroad at museums, historic sites, schools and universities. Mount Vernon, The National Gallery of Art, The National Archives, and Colonial Williamsburg are among their many past sponsors.

In addition to producing seven CD recordings, the Hildebrands have appeared on C-SPAN television, BBC radio, NPR and "History Detectives," and they have provided soundtrack materials and served as period music consultants for PBS broadcasts, including the series Liberty!--the American Revolution, and one-hour specials Jefferson: A View from the Mountain, Re-discovering George Washington, and Anthem: The Story of the Star-Spangled Banner. In 1999, along with dance historians Kate van Winkle and Robert Keller, they co-founded The Colonial Music Institute (www.colonialmusic.org), since bequeathed to and now directed by the George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon.

Ginger holds an M.M. from the Peabody Conservatory; David's M.A. is from George Washington University and his Ph.D. from The Catholic University of America. She teaches privately and at the Severn School, performing also with Trio Galilei - a group which for eight years gave volunteer concerts for wounded warriors at Walter Reed Hospital. David consults and lectures widely, and he teaches American Music history at The Peabody Conservatory. His book Musical Maryland: A History of Song and Performance from the Colonial Period to the Age of Radio was published in 2017 by Johns Hopkins University Press.

Location: Lyceum
Fees: $20
Tags: America250, Concerts, Lyceum, Museums, Old & Historic Alexandria, Old Town, Performing Arts, Sister Cities

Washington Revels Jubilee Voices Concert - Fri Jun 19, 2026 1-3 p.m.

Join us for an afternoon of traditional African American spirituals, poetry, ring shouts, banjo tunes, stories, and lively audience participation.

During the concert the Revels will highlight 4 churches that were established during the Civil War. The churches are Shiloh Baptist Church, Beaulah Baptist Church, Zion Baptist Church and Third Baptist Church.

This special Juneteenth Concert is part of a collaboration between the Revels Jubilee Voices and the Division of African American History. Admission is Free!

Location: Shiloh Baptist Church Worship Center
Tags: Black History, Concerts, Lyceum, Museums, Old & Historic Alexandria, Old Town

Specialty Tour: Poisons at the Apothecary Museum - Sun Jun 21, 2026 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Specialty Tour: Poisons at the Apothecary Museum

Explore the sinister side of medicine on the Apothecary Museum's Poisons Tour. This one-hour tour explores several different types of poisons, their historic uses at the Apothecary, and what we know today. Recommended for adults. Tour is 5:30pm-6:30pm.

Location: Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum, 105-107 S. Fairfax St.
Fees: $15/$12 for Historic Alexandria Members and Volunteers
Audience: Anyone may attend
Tags: Apothecary Museum, Health, Museums, Old & Historic Alexandria, Old Town

Sister Cities Committee Dundee and Helsingborg - Mon Jun 22, 2026 7-8:30 p.m.

A meeting of the Sister Cities Committee (SCC) Dundee and Helsingborg.

Location: Lloyd House, 220 N. Washington St.
Audience: Anyone may attend
Tags: Boards & Commissions, Museums, Old & Historic Alexandria, Old Town, Sister Cities

George Washington Birthday Celebration Committee - Mon Jun 22, 2026 7-9 p.m.

George Washington Birthday Celebration Committee (GWBCC) Meeting via Zoom.

Location: Virtual Only
Tags: Boards & Commissions, Museums, Old & Historic Alexandria, Old Town, Parade

Conversational Tour: America250-Who We Remember - Fri Jun 26, 2026 5-6:30 p.m.

Conversational Tour: America250-Who We Remember

Kick-off the weekend with a conversational tour that uses the history of Gadsby's Tavern Museum to reflect on who we remember in history and why. Participants will build connections with each other as well as between past and present. Option to purchase water, soda, or locally crafted beer or hard cider available upon arrival.

Location: Gadsby's Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St.
Fees: $15, $12 for Historic Alexandria members
Tags: America250, Gadsby's Tavern, Museums, Old & Historic Alexandria, Old Town

Tavern Games Night: America250 - Fri Jul 3, 2026 7-9 p.m.

Tavern Games Night for 7/3/2026

America250 - Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution

Join us for our Game Night series. Each Friday evening features tavern games, with a brief themed presentation and pub trivia around 7:30 p.m. Cash bar available during the event. Please note this event takes place up one flight of stairs in the historic Ballroom of Gadsby’s Tavern Museum.

Location: Gadsby's Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St.
Fees: $10 per person
Audience: Anyone may attend
Tags: America250, Gadsby's Tavern, Museums, Old & Historic Alexandria, Old Town

Specialty Tour: Poisons at the Apothecary Museum - Sun Jul 5, 2026 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Conversational Tour: America250-Who We Remember - Fri Jul 10, 2026 5-6:30 p.m.

Specialty Tour: Poisons at the Apothecary Museum - Sun Jul 12, 2026 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Alexandria Archaeological Commission Meeting - Wed Jul 15, 2026 7-9 p.m.

A meeting of the Alexandria Archaeological Commission (AAC).

Location: Lloyd House, 220 N. Washington St.
Audience: Anyone may attend
Tags: Archaeology Museum, Boards & Commissions, Commission Meeting, Museums

Conversational Tour: America250-Who We Remember - Fri Jul 17, 2026 5-6:30 p.m.

Historic Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC) - Tue Jul 21, 2026 7-9 p.m.

1776 Singalong & Discussion - Sat Jul 25, 2026 7-9:30 p.m.

In partnership with Emerging Revolutionary War, join us for a fun sing-a-long and panel discussion of 1776 (1972). This ground-breaking movie written by a history teacher, inspired Hamilton and provides insight into people and politics of the 18th and 20th centuries.

Before the movie, visit the America250 exhibit at The Lyceum: Stories of U.S.: Collections Capture Our History. Due to the movie’s run time, we will be fast forwarding through certain sections to facilitate discussion. We suggest watching the movie on your own before attending the program. Snacks and drinks (alcoholic and nonalcoholic) will be available for purchase.

Location: Lyceum
Fees: $10
Tags: America250, Arts, Lyceum, Museums, Old & Historic Alexandria, Old Town

Historic Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC) - Tue Aug 18, 2026 7-9 p.m.

Alexandria Archaeological Commission Meeting - Wed Aug 19, 2026 7-9 p.m.

Historic Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC) - Tue Sep 15, 2026 7-9 p.m.

Alexandria Archaeological Commission Meeting - Wed Sep 16, 2026 7-9 p.m.

Historic Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC) - Tue Oct 20, 2026 7-9 p.m.

Alexandria Archaeological Commission Meeting - Wed Oct 21, 2026 7-9 p.m.

Historic Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC) - Tue Nov 17, 2026 7-9 p.m.

Alexandria Archaeological Commission Meeting - Wed Nov 18, 2026 7-9 p.m.

Tour Friendship Firehouse Museum - Sun Dec 6, 2026 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Tour Friendship Firehouse Museum!
107 S. Alfred Street, Alexandria

Visit the historic firehouse, originally home to the first volunteer fire company in town!

Location: Friendship Firehouse Museum, 107 S. Alfred St.
Fees: Free admission for Alexandria residents.

General Admission: $3.00 per person

Free admission is also available to American Alliance of Museum members (AAM), Virginia Association of Museums Members (VAM), Veterans and Alexandria City Employees.
Tags: Family, Friendship Firehouse Museum, Holiday Event, Museums, Old & Historic Alexandria, Old Town

Historic Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC) - Tue Dec 15, 2026 7-9 p.m.

Alexandria Archaeological Commission Meeting - Wed Dec 16, 2026 7-9 p.m.