Events & Public Meetings

DateDayTimeEvent
Apr 18, 2026 Sat 11 a.m.Meet-and-Greet and Book Signing
Historic Alexandria to Host Meet-and-Greet and Book Signing for "The Librarian Who Didn’t Like Books." Join author Holly Ousley-Lavender author of The Librarian Who Didn’t Like Books. A moderated discussion, brief book reading and book signing from 11a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Discussion and book reading are geared toward children ages 2-10. This event is free.
Apr 23, 2026 Thu 6:30 p.m.ACRP Joseph McCoy Remembrance
In Remembrance of Joseph McCoy, the Alexandria Community Remembrance Project invites the public to an evening of reflection with Dr. Rodney Sadler at Roberts Memorial United Methodist Church on April 23, 2026, 129 years after McCoy’s lynching in Alexandria. Dr. Sadler will explore the historic use of violence by those invested with authority and power.
May 8, 2026 Fri 6:30 p.m.Grown-Up Field Trip: Archives
For the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, venture out on a four-part field trip series for adults highlighting African American history around Alexandria. Explore objects and primary sources, dive into conversations, and be ready to be hands-on as you learn more about Alexandria and American history.

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