BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DESCRIPTION:Events & Public Meetings METHOD:PUBLISH PRODID:-//alexandriava.gov//Web Calendar 1.0//EN SUMMARY:Events & Public Meetings X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT12H X-WR-CALDESC:Events & Public Meetings X-WR-CALNAME:Events & Public Meetings X-WR-TIMEZONE:US/Eastern BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Living History,Museums,Sister Cities 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=51985\n\nJoin the Alexandria-Ca en Sister City Committee for a free commemorative event featuring World Wa r II reenactors with displays\, a 1940's jazz band\, swing dancing\, the U .S. Army Fife and Drum Corps\, children's activities\, and a ceremony feat uring special guests and local elected officials. \n\nLocation: Market Squ are\, 301 King St.\nFees: Free\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Living History\, Museums\, Sister Cities\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=51985 DTEND:20230604T200000Z DTSTAMP:20230508T173820Z DTSTART:20230604T170000Z GEO:38.804935;-77.042978 LOCATION:Market Square\, 301 King St. SEQUENCE:4 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Annual D-Day Commemoration TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:4123e1f6-4725-48aa-9243-0b5e760f0381 X-COA-DTSTAMP:20230508T173820Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Fort Ward Museum,Fort Ward Park,Living History,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=51971\n\nLearn about soldier an d civilian life during the Civil War\, and enjoy a regimental band concert \, at Fort Ward Museum's annual Civil War Camp Day. Suggested donation is $2 per person\, and $5 for families. The event is weather dependent.\n\n The annual living history event features military and civilian reenactors in camp settings in and around the historic fort. The program includes ca mp life activities\, infantry and artillery drills and firing demonstratio ns\, equipment displays\, and civilian impressions. Among the living hist ory units participating are the 28th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry\, Co . B\, the 3rd U.S. Regular Infantry\, Co. K\, and the 1st U.S. Artillery\, Co. D. Special interpretations include a U.S. Army Quartermaster tent\, a Union company surgeon\, a Northern schoolmarm who interprets 19th-centur y education and pastimes for children\, and a soldier in the reconstructed Officers' Hut portraying the daily routine and living quarters of an offi cer in the Defenses of Washington. At 3 p.m.\, the 8th Green Machine Regi ment Band will perform a concert of Civil War music on the Museum lawn. T his historical brass ensemble\, sponsored by George Mason University\, pre sents music of the 19th century on authentic period instruments.\n\n\nLoca tion: Fort Ward Museum\, 4301 W. Braddock Rd.\nFees: Suggested donation is $2 per person\, and $5 for families. \nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags : Fort Ward Museum\, Fort Ward Park\, Living History\, Museums\n\nImport t his event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.a spx?id=1&si=51971 DTEND:20230610T200000Z DTSTAMP:20230608T162647Z DTSTART:20230610T140000Z GEO:38.829553;-77.101740 LOCATION:Fort Ward Museum\, 4301 W. Braddock Rd. SEQUENCE:5 STATUS:CANCELLED SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Civil War Camp Day at Fort Ward TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:c4f5a07a-855e-4c5a-bb5a-be7d9054afd4 X-COA-DTSTAMP:20230608T162647Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Gadsby's Tavern,Living History,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=52218\n\nInspired by the musica l Hamilton\, learn how the paths of Washington\, Lafayette\, Jefferson\, M adison\, and Burr all intersected with this local tavern. Includes discuss ion of the issues they faced and how their choices impacted local citizens . Arrive no later than 5 minutes prior to tour time to check in. No need t o print tickets--your name will be on a list after purchasing.\n\nLocation : Gadsby's Tavern Museum\, 134 N. Royal St.\nFees: $15\nAudience: Anyone m ay attend\nTags: Gadsby's Tavern\, Living History\, Museums\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx ?id=1&si=52218\n\nWeb resources:\n\nTickets available here\nhttps://alexan driava.gov/shop\n DTEND:20230630T223000Z DTSTAMP:20230629T133704Z DTSTART:20230630T213000Z GEO:38.805577;-77.043493 LOCATION:Gadsby's Tavern Museum\, 134 N. Royal St. SEQUENCE:6 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Specialty Tour: Hamilton's BFF & Frenemies TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:923cbbfb-e92c-4060-b5c9-658af9fee6af URL:https://alexandriava.gov/shop X-COA-DTSTAMP:20230629T133704Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Gadsby's Tavern,Living History,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=52219\n\nInspired by the musica l Hamilton\, learn how the paths of Washington\, Lafayette\, Jefferson\, M adison\, and Burr all intersected with this local tavern. Includes discuss ion of the issues they faced and how their choices impacted local citizens . Arrive no later than 5 minutes prior to tour time to check in. No need t o print tickets--your name will be on a list after purchasing.\n\nLocation : Gadsby's Tavern Museum\, 134 N. Royal St.\nFees: $15\nAudience: Anyone m ay attend\nTags: Gadsby's Tavern\, Living History\, Museums\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx ?id=1&si=52219\n\nWeb resources:\n\nTickets available here\nhttps://alexan driava.gov/shop\n DTEND:20230707T223000Z DTSTAMP:20230629T133934Z DTSTART:20230707T213000Z GEO:38.805577;-77.043493 LOCATION:Gadsby's Tavern Museum\, 134 N. Royal St. SEQUENCE:6 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Specialty Tour: Hamilton's BFF & Frenemies TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:5fb2f50c-ee67-40dd-b3c0-5985df4e64e9 URL:https://alexandriava.gov/shop X-COA-DTSTAMP:20230629T133934Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Gadsby's Tavern,Living History,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=52220\n\nInspired by the musica l Hamilton\, learn how the paths of Washington\, Lafayette\, Jefferson\, M adison\, and Burr all intersected with this local tavern. Includes discuss ion of the issues they faced and how their choices impacted local citizens . Arrive no later than 5 minutes prior to tour time to check in. No need t o print tickets--your name will be on a list after purchasing.\n\nLocation : Gadsby's Tavern Museum\, 134 N. Royal St.\nFees: $15\nAudience: Anyone m ay attend\nTags: Gadsby's Tavern\, Living History\, Museums\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx ?id=1&si=52220\n\nWeb resources:\n\nTickets available here\nhttps://alexan driava.gov/shop\n DTEND:20230714T223000Z DTSTAMP:20230629T134023Z DTSTART:20230714T213000Z GEO:38.805577;-77.043493 LOCATION:Gadsby's Tavern Museum\, 134 N. Royal St. SEQUENCE:6 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Specialty Tour: Hamilton's BFF & Frenemies TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:4d2664bc-92be-41ec-b1db-1332a0e21689 URL:https://alexandriava.gov/shop X-COA-DTSTAMP:20230629T134023Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Living History,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=52235\n\nEnjoy a hard cider ope n bar and historic\ngames in the shade of the Lloyd House\nGarden. Outside food welcome-bring\na picnic and try your hand at games like\nShut the Bo x\, Dice\, Hoop Rolling\, and even a\nspecial edition of Cards Against Hum anity!\n\nLocation: Lloyd House\, 220 N. Washington St.\nFees: $30 in adva nce\, $35 at the door\, $15 for designated drivers\nAudience: Anyone may a ttend\nTags: Living History\, Museums\n\nImport this event into your calen dar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=52235\n\nWeb resources:\n\nPurchase Tickets Here\nhttps://alexandriava.gov/shop\n DTEND:20230721T230000Z DTSTAMP:20230710T173352Z DTSTART:20230721T210000Z GEO:38.807209;-77.046797 LOCATION:Lloyd House\, 220 N. Washington St. SEQUENCE:6 STATUS:CANCELLED SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Games and Cider in the Garden TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:9c8b55b1-f630-461c-83b1-a36d97767e7c URL:https://alexandriava.gov/shop X-COA-DTSTAMP:20230710T173352Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Gadsby's Tavern,Living History,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=52221\n\nInspired by the musica l Hamilton\, learn how the paths of Washington\, Lafayette\, Jefferson\, M adison\, and Burr all intersected with this local tavern. Includes discuss ion of the issues they faced and how their choices impacted local citizens . Arrive no later than 5 minutes prior to tour time to check in. No need t o print tickets--your name will be on a list after purchasing.\n\nLocation : Gadsby's Tavern Museum\, 134 N. Royal St.\nFees: $15\nAudience: Anyone m ay attend\nTags: Gadsby's Tavern\, Living History\, Museums\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx ?id=1&si=52221\n\nWeb resources:\n\nTickets available here\nhttps://alexan driava.gov/shop\n DTEND:20230728T223000Z DTSTAMP:20230629T134147Z DTSTART:20230728T213000Z GEO:38.805577;-77.043493 LOCATION:Gadsby's Tavern Museum\, 134 N. Royal St. SEQUENCE:6 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Specialty Tour: Hamilton's BFF & Frenemies TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:1cc4fac0-af9e-45af-aea5-a2ccd5c454cc URL:https://alexandriava.gov/shop X-COA-DTSTAMP:20230629T134147Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Gadsby's Tavern,Holiday Event,Living History,Museums,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=54647\n\nBreaking news! Anne Wa rren\, Alexandria socialite\, has died shortly after childbirth at the Cit y Hotel. As is per custom\, portrayal of grief can include black clothing\ , armbands\, and jewelry\, which can include the hair of our deceased frie nd. Join us in 1808 and learn about the unwritten social guidelines of mou rning periods and the "proper attire" wealthy\, free Alexandrians would ha ve adhered to and how others would have their expressions of grief suppres sed by social and economic status and\, even written law. As we explore th ese topics guests will sip delicious spirits (two drink tickets included) and create their own individualized\, wearable mourning pendant (or magnet ) using designs inspired by popular death iconography of the time period. 21 and older only.\n\n\nLocation: Gadsby's Tavern Museum\, 134 N. Royal St .\nFees: $45 per person\, $30 per volunteer/OHA member\nAudience: Anyone m ay attend\nTags: Gadsby's Tavern\, Holiday Event\, Living History\, Museum s\, Old Town\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandr iava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=54647\n\nWeb resources:\n\nBuy Tickets Here\nhttps://alexandriava.gov/shop\n DTEND:20231014T010000Z DTSTAMP:20231006T180246Z DTSTART:20231013T230000Z GEO:38.805577;-77.043493 LOCATION:Gadsby's Tavern Museum\, 134 N. Royal St. SEQUENCE:4 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Death at the City Hotel TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:d116ff52-96d3-4569-9c82-8b8f91910c0b URL:https://alexandriava.gov/shop X-COA-DTSTAMP:20231006T180246Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Gadsby's Tavern,Holiday Event,Living History,Museums,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=54648\n\nBreaking news! Anne Wa rren\, Alexandria socialite\, has died shortly after childbirth at the Cit y Hotel. As is per custom\, portrayal of grief can include black clothing\ , armbands\, and jewelry\, which can include the hair of our deceased frie nd. Join us in 1808 and learn about the unwritten social guidelines of mou rning periods and the "proper attire" wealthy\, free Alexandrians would ha ve adhered to and how others would have their expressions of grief suppres sed by social and economic status and\, even written law. As we explore th ese topics guests will sip delicious spirits (two drink tickets included) and create their own individualized\, wearable mourning pendant (or magnet ) using designs inspired by popular death iconography of the time period. 21 and older only.\n\n\nLocation: Gadsby's Tavern Museum\, 134 N. Royal St .\nFees: $45 per person\, $30 per volunteer/OHA member\nAudience: Anyone m ay attend\nTags: Gadsby's Tavern\, Holiday Event\, Living History\, Museum s\, Old Town\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandr iava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=54648\n\nWeb resources:\n\nBuy Tickets Here\nhttps://alexandriava.gov/shop\n DTEND:20231015T010000Z DTSTAMP:20231006T180311Z DTSTART:20231014T230000Z GEO:38.805577;-77.043493 LOCATION:Gadsby's Tavern Museum\, 134 N. Royal St. SEQUENCE:4 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Death at the City Hotel TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:b28b02d1-8ec0-47cb-9acc-94d23216c611 URL:https://alexandriava.gov/shop X-COA-DTSTAMP:20231006T180311Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Holiday Event,Living History,Lyceum,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=53435\n\nDon't miss an unforget table evening with America's earliest master of the macabre - Edgar Allan Poe! Actor David Keltz returns to The Lyceum's lecture hall to re-create P oe's visit to Virginia in 1849\, shortly before his death. This year's per formance will include short stories\, poems\, musings\, and literary criti cism. Mr. Keltz's performance has been lauded by The Poe House and Museum in Baltimore\, The Poe Museum in Richmond\, and the Poe National Historic Site in Philadelphia. Reservations strongly recommended. \n\nLocation: Lyc eum\nFees: $20\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Holiday Event\, Living History\, Lyceum\, Museums\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http:/ /apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=53435\n\nWeb resources:\ n\nBuy Tickets here.\nhttps://alexandriava.gov/shop\n DTEND:20231031T013000Z DTSTAMP:20230821T164041Z DTSTART:20231031T000001Z LOCATION:Lyceum SEQUENCE:4 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Poe in Alexandria TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:f3076252-8465-4e1c-be20-2cbb71503c3d URL:https://alexandriava.gov/shop X-COA-DTSTAMP:20230821T164041Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Holiday Event,Living History,Lyceum,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=53436\n\nDon't miss an unforget table evening with America's earliest master of the macabre - Edgar Allan Poe! Actor David Keltz returns to The Lyceum's lecture hall to re-create P oe's visit to Virginia in 1849\, shortly before his death. This year's per formance will include short stories\, poems\, musings\, and literary criti cism. Mr. Keltz's performance has been lauded by The Poe House and Museum in Baltimore\, The Poe Museum in Richmond\, and the Poe National Historic Site in Philadelphia. Reservations strongly recommended. \n\nLocation: Lyc eum\nFees: $20\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Holiday Event\, Living History\, Lyceum\, Museums\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http:/ /apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=53436\n\nWeb resources:\ n\nBuy Tickets here.\nhttps://alexandriava.gov/shop\n DTEND:20231101T013000Z DTSTAMP:20230821T164118Z DTSTART:20231101T000001Z LOCATION:Lyceum SEQUENCE:4 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Poe in Alexandria TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:a570120b-f97a-4827-be93-db13585d4d4e URL:https://alexandriava.gov/shop X-COA-DTSTAMP:20230821T164118Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Family,Fort Ward Museum,Holiday Event,Living History,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=55722\n\nThe program features a Civil War-era Union Santa Claus\, based on an 1863 cover of Harper's Week ly by artist Thomas Nast\, who will interact with the public\, welcome chi ldren to the reconstructed Officers' Hut\, and visit soldiers in camp. Re enactors will interpret army life in winter camps that are decorated for t he season\, and celebrate by opening Christmas boxes from home\, singing c arols of the period around the campfire\, and preparing holiday meals. Th e Museum will be decorated with festive greenery and a Victorian parlor tr ee. Children can make a holiday card or ornament. A variety of Civil War books and "stocking stuffers" are available in the Museum shop.\n\nLocati on: Fort Ward Museum\, 4301 W. Braddock Rd.\nAudience: Anyone may attend\n Tags: Family\, Fort Ward Museum\, Holiday Event\, Living History\, Museums \n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Cal endar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=55722 DTEND:20231209T210000Z DTSTAMP:20231108T155704Z DTSTART:20231209T170000Z GEO:38.829553;-77.101740 LOCATION:Fort Ward Museum\, 4301 W. Braddock Rd. SEQUENCE:5 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Christmas in Camp at Fort Ward TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:5d3bd6d9-ea26-4cf6-840b-fb0ebaec68a3 X-COA-DTSTAMP:20231108T155704Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts,Living History,Lyceum,Museums,Old & Historic Alexandria 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=57303\n\nThe Alexandria Sister Cities Committee presents critically acclaimed Bagpiper Craig Weir live at The Lyceum. Please join us as Craig Weir will provide readings from his b ook\, "Weir's World: Mapping My Musical Memoirs\," play some tunes on the bagpipes\, and perform songs that fit his stories from around the world. T o close the event and learn more from the crowd Craig will provide a Quest ion and Answer sharing his experiences and connection with Alexandria. Opp ortunities for book purchases\, book signings\, and CD purchases will be p rovided. The event is free\, but a $10 donation is encouraged for light re freshments. Space is limited\, so please pre-register. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the concert begins at 7 p.m.\n\nLocation: Lyceum\nAudience: Anyon e may attend\nTags: Arts\, Living History\, Lyceum\, Museums\, Old & Histo ric Alexandria\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexan driava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=57303\n\nWeb resources:\n\nPre-regis ter here\nhttps://shop.alexandriava.gov/Events.aspx\n DTEND:20240402T003000Z DTSTAMP:20240312T204544Z DTSTART:20240401T230000Z LOCATION:Lyceum SEQUENCE:7 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Monday\, April 1: Live Celtic Music! TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:8d30f649-1686-4dc9-9cf4-36d9d7c29f80 URL:https://shop.alexandriava.gov/Events.aspx X-COA-DTSTAMP:20240312T204544Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR