Events & Public Meetings

DateDayTimeEvent
Jun 11, 2026 Thu 5 p.m.Historic Happy Hours - The Wharf
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.
Jun 12, 2026 Fri 12 p.m.Sails on the Potomac/48th ALX Jazz Fest
The ALX Jazz Fest will celebrate its 48th annual event as part of the Sails on the Potomac series of activities commemorating the USA’s 250th anniversary. As part of this 3-day festival, the ALX Jazz Fest will expand its programming to celebrate Alexandria’s musical past, present, and future. Kicking off with an opening ceremony on Friday June 12th ...
Jun 13, 2026 Sat 12 p.m.Sails on the Potomac/48th ALX Jazz Fest
The ALX Jazz Fest will celebrate its 48th annual event as part of the Sails on the Potomac series of activities commemorating the USA’s 250th anniversary. As part of this 3-day festival, the ALX Jazz Fest will expand its programming to celebrate Alexandria’s musical past, present, and future. Kicking off with an opening ceremony on Friday June 12th ...
Jun 14, 2026 Sun 12 p.m.Sails on the Potomac/48th ALX Jazz Fest
The ALX Jazz Fest will celebrate its 48th annual event as part of the Sails on the Potomac series of activities commemorating the USA’s 250th anniversary. As part of this 3-day festival, the ALX Jazz Fest will expand its programming to celebrate Alexandria’s musical past, present, and future. Kicking off with an opening ceremony on Friday June 12th ...
Jun 18, 2026 Thu 7 p.m.Alexandria’s Sister Cities’ Concert for America250
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.
Jun 26, 2026 Fri 5 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.
Jul 3, 2026 Fri 7 p.m.Tavern Games Night: America250
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.
Jul 10, 2026 Fri 5 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.
Jul 11, 2026 Sat 6 p.m.Alexandria & USA Birthday Celebration
Celebrate America's 250 celebration with fireworks and live music!
Jul 17, 2026 Fri 5 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.
Jul 25, 2026 Sat 7 p.m.1776 Singalong & Discussion
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.

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