BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DESCRIPTION:Historic Alexandria Calendar METHOD:PUBLISH PRODID:-//alexandriava.gov//Web Calendar 1.0//EN SUMMARY:Historic Alexandria Calendar X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT12H X-WR-CALDESC:Historic Alexandria Calendar X-WR-CALNAME:Historic Alexandria Calendar X-WR-TIMEZONE:US/Eastern BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Fort Ward Museum,Living History,Museums,Old & Historic Alexandri a,Recreation DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=10229\n\nThis program is postpo ned due to predicted rain. We are re-scheduling the event\, and will notif y enrolled families.\n\nKids aged 9 to 12 will learn from a reenactor how soldiers drilled during the Civil War\, and make a canteen in a fun hands- on craft activity. Fee includes a Civil War kepi and snack.\n\nLocation: Fort Ward Museum\, 4301 W. Braddock Rd.\nContact Phone: 703.746.4848\nFees : $25 fee per child. Registration required\; space limited to 25 particip ants. Contact the Museum to reserve a space.\nAudience: Anyone may attend \nTags: Fort Ward Museum\, Living History\, Museums\, Old & Historic Alexa ndria\, Recreation\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.al exandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=10229 DTEND:20150627T160000Z DTSTAMP:20150626T195056Z DTSTART:20150627T130000Z GEO:38.829553;-77.101740 LOCATION:Fort Ward Museum\, 4301 W. Braddock Rd. SEQUENCE:6 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Cancelled: Civil War Kids Drill Day TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:76f6d5d4-08fc-4a0c-b7c1-6d4e6c83739f X-COA-DTSTAMP:20150626T195056Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Gadsby's Tavern,Museums,Old & Historic Alexandria,Old Town DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=10910\n\nThe more flexible tour format will allow families to start a tour as soon as they arrive and mov e through the museum at their own pace. Young guests will be able to conn ect with the museum through their peer tour guides\, plus have fun with ha nds-on activities at the end of the tour. \nIn late June and July\, activ ities in the ballroom explore the science behind the historic ice well as part of National Ice Cream Month. Activities include making (and tasting) ice cream! August features activities about 18th century travel\, highli ghting a letter written by Thomas Jefferson outlining his route from DC to Monticello as well as art projects revolving around the theme. \n\nIn th e late 18th and early 19th centuries\, Gadsby's Tavern was the center of s ocial and political life in Alexandria and the new Federal City of Washing ton. The tavern served as the premier gathering place for residents - inc luding George Washington - and visitors to eat\, drink\, learn\, and influ ence history. Gadsby's Tavern Museum is located at 134 North Royal Street in the heart of Old Town Alexandria.\n\nLocation: Gadsby's Tavern Museum\, 134 N. Royal St.\nContact Phone: 703.746.4242 \nFees: $5 adults ($4 with AAA)\, $3 children ages 5 to 12\, and 4 and under are free. Alexandria Ci ty Public School families and Blue Star Families are free and coupons\, in cluding the Key to the City\, accepted. \nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTa gs: Gadsby's Tavern\, Museums\, Old & Historic Alexandria\, Old Town\n\nIm port this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/ iCal.aspx?id=1&si=10910\n\nWeb resources:\n\nhttp://www.alexandriava.gov/G adsbysTavern\n DTEND:20150627T170000Z DTSTAMP:20150526T165649Z DTSTART:20150627T140000Z GEO:38.805577;-77.043493 LOCATION:Gadsby's Tavern Museum\, 134 N. Royal St. SEQUENCE:4 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Special Family Tours of Gadsby's Tavern Museum TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:a5b30d59-2c8a-4efb-a420-a52a99cf84a8 URL:http://www.alexandriava.gov/GadsbysTavern X-COA-DTSTAMP:20150526T165649Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Archaeology Museum,Family,Museums DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=10663\n\nFamily Dig Days at Shu ter's Hill.\n101 Callahan Drive\, on the Grounds of the George Washington National Masonic Memorial.\n\nThe event is presented in three parts\, begi nning with an introduction to the history and archaeology of the Shuter's Hill Site\, followed by a site tour\, and finally gathering around the scr eens to sift through excavated soil collecting artifacts. The bags of arti facts will be sent to the laboratory in the Museum for processing.\n\nAll the necessary equipment will be furnished\, but please wear comfortable cl othes\, boots or sturdy shoes (no sandals)\, and bring a water bottle.\n\n \nTo accommodate the large demand for the popular Family Dig Day program\, the following policy has been established:\n\n\n$5/person. Fee is non-ref undable. Space is limited and reservations are required.\n\nIndividuals an d families are welcome. Children under sixteen years of age must be accomp anied by a participating adult.\n\nUpon receipt of full payment slots are secured and confirmation and additional information will be emailed. \n\nD ue to the popularity of this event Dig Days fill quickly and participants may sign up for only one session per season. \n\nLocation: See Details\nCo ntact Phone: 703.746.4399\nContact Email: archaeology@alexandriava.gov\nFe es: $5.00 per person. Reservations may be made with receipt of the full no n-refundable payment for your selected session. Sessions may be filled alr eady\, so please contact us to check availability before mailing your paym ent to: Family Dig Days\; Alexandria Archaeology\; 105 N. Union Street\; A lexandria\, VA 22314\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Archaeology Museu m\, Family\, Museums\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps. alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=10663\n\nWeb resources:\n\nhtt p://www.alexandriava.gov/historic/archaeology/default.aspx?id=38960\n DTEND:20150627T190000Z DTSTAMP:20150411T185200Z DTSTART:20150627T173000Z LOCATION:See Details SEQUENCE:4 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Family Dig Days TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:a2447433-213d-4fa6-bd28-d0bc81e42b24 URL:http://www.alexandriava.gov/historic/archaeology/default.aspx?id=38960 X-COA-DTSTAMP:20150411T185200Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR