Calendar of Events

Historic Alexandria Calendar

Upcoming events from the Office of Historic Alexandria
Date    TimeEvent
Nov 1, 2024 Fri 6:30 PMSpecialty Tour: Hamilton's BFFs & Frenemies
Inspired by the musical Hamilton, learn how the paths of Washington, Lafayette, Jefferson, Madison, and Burr all intersected with this local tavern. Includes discussion of the issues they faced and how their choices impacted local citizens.
Nov 2, 2024 Sat 6:00 PMTables of Conscience book-themed dinner
Back by Popular Demand! A new round of Tables of Conscience book-themed dinners is scheduled to raise money for the 2025 scholarships in the names of Joseph McCoy and Benjamin Thomas.
Nov 2, 2024 Sat 6:30 PMSpecialty Tour: Hamilton's BFFs & Frenemies
Inspired by the musical Hamilton, learn how the paths of Washington, Lafayette, Jefferson, Madison, and Burr all intersected with this local tavern. Includes discussion of the issues they faced and how their choices impacted local citizens.
Nov 4, 2024 Mon 7:00 PMAlexandria-Caen Sister City Committee
In-person meeting
Nov 9, 2024 Sat 10:00 AMVeterans Day Tours
Tour Fort Ward this Veterans Day weekend and learn about the Defenses of Washington and one veteran's efforts to preserve its story. This specialty tour includes a walking tour of Fort Ward and its new exhibit, "Lewis Cass White: Preserving the Legacy of Fort Stevens."
Nov 9, 2024 Sat 10:00 AMStory Time for Little Historians
Dynamic storytellers use books written by and about African American people and other communities of color to engage with ages 5-8.
Nov 9, 2024 Sat 2:00 PMMemorial Ceremony honoring Mr. Robert Dawkins
Celebrate the Legacy of Mr. Robert "Old Folks" Dawkins with a Memorial Unveiling Ceremony at Charles Houston Recreation Center.
Nov 13, 2024 Wed 8:00 AMHistorical Restoration and Preservation Commission
In-person meeting
Nov 14, 2024 Thu 7:00 PMLecture: Scots in Servitude
The Alexandria Sister Cities Committee presents Dr. Jimmie McClellan, Professor of History and Dean Emeritus, Northern Virginia Community College at The Lyceum. Please join us as Dr. McClellan gives a historical lecture titled “Scots in Servitude.” This lecture is part of the City’s ALX275 campaign commemorating the City of Alexandria’s 275th anniversary. ...
Nov 15, 2024 Fri 7:30 PMTraditional Music at The Lyceum
The dynamic father-son team Ken & Brad Kolodner weave together a captivating soundscape on hammered dulcimer and clawhammer banjo blurring the lines of Old-Time, Bluegrass and American Roots music.
Nov 16, 2024 Sat 6:00 PMTables of Conscience book-themed dinner
Back by Popular Demand! A new round of Tables of Conscience book-themed dinners is scheduled to raise money for the 2025 scholarships in the names of Joseph McCoy and Benjamin Thomas.
Nov 18, 2024 Mon 6:00 PMSchools and Libraries Action Committee Meeting
In-person meeting
Nov 18, 2024 Mon 7:00 PMGeorge Washington Birthday Celebration Committee
In-person meeting
Nov 18, 2024 Mon 7:00 PMSister Cities Committee Dundee and Helsingborg
In-person meeting
Nov 18, 2024 Mon 7:30 PMPublic Records Advisory Commission
In-person meeting
Nov 19, 2024 Tue 7:00 PMHistoric Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC)
In-person meeting
Nov 20, 2024 Wed 7:00 PMAlexandria Archaeological Commission Meeting
In-person Meeting
Nov 21, 2024 Thu 7:00 PMCaen Sister City Beaujolais Tasting
Join us for an evening of indulgence as we tour the diverse and delicious regions of France. The Alexandria-Caen Sister City Committee has curated a special food and wine tasting experience that will delight your taste buds and transport you to the heart of France.
Nov 21, 2024 Thu 7:00 PMMeaningful Conversations: African American History
Join us as we resume our meaningful conversations that explore and celebrate the diversity of cultures and peoples in our area, address the attitudes and behaviors that still divide us, and seek remedies grounded in the recognition that we are one interconnected, interdependent human family.
Nov 23, 2024 Sat 1:00 PMAlexandria Cider Festival
Celebrate Virginia Cider Week! With a special tasting event on the grounds of historic Lloyd House in Old Town Alexandria. Event ticket includes cider tastings, live music, a tasting glass, and a little history too!
Nov 24, 2024 Sun 3:00 PMA Musical Celebration of Lafayette
Hero of Two Worlds, A Musical Celebration of Lafayette Enjoy music from Lafayette's Grand Tour provided by the period-instrument wind band Music of the Regiment, who will commemorate the 200th anniversary of Lafayette’s visit to Alexandria with a concert.
Dec 4, 2024 Wed 7:00 PMFamily Holiday Magic Show
Join us at the Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum for a free holiday magic show, performed by professional magicians who are members of Ring 50, the DC-area chapter of the International Brotherhood of Magicians. Show geared toward children ages 5 to 12. Bring new, unwrapped toys to donate to the Fund for Alexandria's Child Holiday Sharing Program.
Dec 8, 2024 Sun 1:00 PMOld Town Gingerbread Decorating
Learn about local architecture as you decorate a flat "facade" based on historic buildings around Gadsby's Tavern Museum, 134 N Royal Street. Inspiring samples highlight architectural details you can recreate in candy and search for in the neighborhoods on your way home.
Dec 12, 2024 Thu 7:00 PMTraditional Music Series Concert
Becky Tracy (fiddle) and Keith Murphy (guitar, mandolin, piano and foot percussion) Becky and Keith are dynamic performers of traditional music from Newfoundland, Quebec, Ireland, France and beyond.
Dec 14, 2024 Sat 10:00 AMStory Time for Little Historians
Dynamic storytellers use books written by and about African American people and other communities of color to engage with ages 5-8.
Dec 14, 2024 Sat 11:00 AMKwanzaa Workshop
Come out and learn about the origins, concepts, practices, and foods of Kwanzaa! Program includes a candle lighting, a food tasting, and information on craft projects will be shared.
Dec 14, 2024 Sat 12:00 PMChristmas in Camp
Learn how Christmas was observed during the Civil War at this popular family-oriented event. Enjoy a patriotic Civil War Santa Claus, reenactors in winter camp settings, period decorations, fort tours, and kids' activities.
Dec 14, 2024 Sat 5:30 PMSpecialty Tour: A Toast to the Ladies!
This special tour and discussion will highlight the many women over the centuries associated with Gadsby's Tavern Museum.
Dec 15, 2024 Sun 2:00 PMColonial Handbell Ringers Concert
The Colonial Ringers Present: Repeat the Sounding Joy! The Colonial English Handbell Ringers will bring some joy to your world this year as we proudly present “Repeat the Sounding Joy!” The 2024 holiday concert will feature fun, uplifting classics such as “Caroling, Caroling” and “Jingle Bells,” beautiful arrangements of “The Little Drummer Boy,” “Simple ...
Dec 15, 2024 Sun 4:00 PMColonial Handbell Ringers Concert
The Colonial Ringers Present: Repeat the Sounding Joy! The Colonial English Handbell Ringers will bring some joy to your world this year as we proudly present “Repeat the Sounding Joy!” The 2024 holiday concert will feature fun, uplifting classics such as “Caroling, Caroling” and “Jingle Bells,” beautiful arrangements of “The Little Drummer Boy,” “Simple ...
Dec 17, 2024 Tue 7:00 PMHistoric Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC)
In-person meeting
Dec 18, 2024 Wed 7:00 PMAlexandria Archaeological Commission Meeting
In-person Meeting
Dec 21, 2024 Sat 5:30 PMSpecialty Tour: A Toast to the Ladies!
This special tour and discussion will highlight the many women over the centuries associated with Gadsby's Tavern Museum.
Jan 16, 2025 Thu 7:00 PMMeaningful Conversations: Refugees and Immigrants
Join us as we resume our meaningful conversations that explore and celebrate the diversity of cultures and peoples in our area, address the attitudes and behaviors that still divide us, and seek remedies grounded in the recognition that we are one interconnected, interdependent human family.
Jan 21, 2025 Tue 7:00 PMHistoric Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC)
In-person meeting
Feb 18, 2025 Tue 7:00 PMHistoric Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC)
In-person meeting
Feb 20, 2025 Thu 7:00 PMMeaningful Conversations About Racism
Join us as we resume our meaningful conversations that explore and celebrate the diversity of cultures and peoples in our area, address the attitudes and behaviors that still divide us, and seek remedies grounded in the recognition that we are one interconnected, interdependent human family.
Mar 18, 2025 Tue 7:00 PMHistoric Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC)
In-person meeting
Mar 20, 2025 Thu 7:00 PMMeaningful Conversations: Loving Our Neighbors
Join us as we resume our meaningful conversations that explore and celebrate the diversity of cultures and peoples in our area, address the attitudes and behaviors that still divide us, and seek remedies grounded in the recognition that we are one interconnected, interdependent human family.
Apr 15, 2025 Tue 7:00 PMHistoric Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC)
In-person meeting
Apr 17, 2025 Thu 7:00 PMMeaningful Conversations:Building Your Own Network
Join us as we resume our meaningful conversations that explore and celebrate the diversity of cultures and peoples in our area, address the attitudes and behaviors that still divide us, and seek remedies grounded in the recognition that we are one interconnected, interdependent human family.
May 20, 2025 Tue 7:00 PMHistoric Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC)
In-person meeting
Jun 17, 2025 Tue 7:00 PMHistoric Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC)
In-person meeting

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