Historic Alexandria Calendar

Upcoming events from the Office of Historic Alexandria

DateDayTimeEvent
Oct 25, 2025 Sat 12 p.m.Slip Into the Past at Art Safari
Experiment with 19th-century pottery slip designs, like marbling and dendritic patterns, and apply your own temporary tattoo in the style of transfer printed ceramic. While supplies last. This event coincides with the Torpedo Factory Art Center’s Art Safari event, happening throughout the building.
Oct 25, 2025 Sat 3 p.m.Sister Cities Book Event
The Alexandria Sister Cities Committee and the Scottish-American Women’s Society of Washington, DC welcome you to meet Scottish authors Zoe Venditozzi and Claire Mitchell who will be presenting their new non-fiction history book “How to Kill a Witch.” They will hold an exclusive talk followed by a Q&A session.
Oct 25, 2025 Sat 6 p.m.Specialty Tour: Poisons at the Apothecary Museum
Celebrate spooky season and explore the sinister side of medicine on the Apothecary Museum's Poisons Tour. This one-hour tour explores several different types of poisons, their historic uses at the Apothecary, and what we know today. Recommended for ages 18 and up.

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