Events & Public Meetings

DateDayTimeEvent
Mar 17, 2026 Tue 7 p.m.Historic Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC)
In-person meeting
Mar 20, 2026 Fri 6:30 p.m.Grown-Up Field Trip: Black History Museum
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.
Mar 21, 2026 Sat
CANCELLED: Alexandria Forum: Nothing But Independence
The Forum is being rescheduled to the Fall.
Mar 22, 2026 Sun 11 a.m.Specialty Tour: Women in Medicine
While men often take the spotlight, women have always shaped the practice of medicine. This tour will explore many objects in the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum used by women from the late 18th through early 20th centuries, as well as the women's influence on medicine in Alexandria and the wider world during this period.
Mar 23, 2026 Mon 7 p.m.Sister Cities Committee Dundee and Helsingborg
In-person meeting
Mar 26, 2026 Thu 11 a.m.New Exhibit Opening – Women in Business
Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, which includes a 1785 and a 1792 tavern building, was named after John Gadsby, a male tavernkeeper during the early years of our nation’s founding. But while he was operating the 1792 tavern, Hannah Griffith was operating the 1785 tavern. Female tavern keepers were common. Visit this new exhibit to learn more. Opens March 26. ...
Mar 27, 2026 Fri 7 p.m.To Lafayette! A Franco-American Game Night
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.
Mar 28, 2026 Sat 10 a.m.Specialty Tour: Fort Ward & Lewis Cass White
Come explore the special exhibition, "Lewis Cass White: Preserving the Legacy of Fort Stevens," at Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site. The exhibition highlights the efforts of a Civil War veteran to recognize and preserve the site of Fort Stevens, where the only battle in the Defenses of Washington occurred.
Mar 29, 2026 Sun 11 a.m.Specialty Tour: Outlandish Apothecary
Tour this historic apothecary and learn about a few of the herbal medicines featured in Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander series of novels from cascara to dauco seeds. The tour also touches on the role of apothecaries and women in medicine in the 18th century. Recommended for ages 18 and up.
Apr 7, 2026 Tue 7:30 p.m.Public Records Advisory Commission
In-person meeting
Apr 9, 2026 Thu 5 p.m.Historic Happy Hours - Vola's Dockside Grill
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.
Apr 10, 2026 Fri 6:30 p.m.Grown-Up Field Trip: Archaeology Museum
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.
Apr 12, 2026 Sun 11 a.m.Specialty Tour: Outlandish Apothecary
Tour this historic apothecary and learn about a few of the herbal medicines featured in Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander series of novels from cascara to dauco seeds. The tour also touches on the role of apothecaries and women in medicine in the 18th century. Recommended for ages 18 and up.
Apr 15, 2026 Wed 7 p.m.Alexandria Archaeological Commission Meeting
In-person Meeting
Apr 21, 2026 Tue 7 p.m.Historic Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC)
In-person meeting
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.
May 14, 2026 Thu 5 p.m.Historic Happy Hours - O'Connell's Irish Pub
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.
May 19, 2026 Tue 7 p.m.Historic Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC)
In-person meeting
May 20, 2026 Wed 7 p.m.Alexandria Archaeological Commission Meeting
In-person Meeting
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 16, 2026 Tue 7 p.m.Historic Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC)
In-person meeting
Jun 17, 2026 Wed 6:30 p.m.Alexandria Archaeological Commission Meeting
In-person Meeting
Jul 21, 2026 Tue 7 p.m.Historic Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC)
In-person meeting
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.
Aug 18, 2026 Tue 7 p.m.Historic Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC)
In-person meeting
Aug 19, 2026 Wed 7 p.m.Alexandria Archaeological Commission Meeting
In-person Meeting
Sep 15, 2026 Tue 7 p.m.Historic Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC)
In-person meeting
Oct 20, 2026 Tue 7 p.m.Historic Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC)
In-person meeting
Oct 21, 2026 Wed 7 p.m.Alexandria Archaeological Commission Meeting
In-person Meeting
Nov 17, 2026 Tue 7 p.m.Historic Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC)
In-person meeting
Nov 18, 2026 Wed 7 p.m.Alexandria Archaeological Commission Meeting
In-person Meeting
Dec 6, 2026 Sun 11 a.m.Tour Friendship Firehouse Museum
Tour Friendship Firehouse Museum. Visit the historic firehouse, originally home to the first volunteer fire company in town!
Dec 15, 2026 Tue 7 p.m.Historic Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC)
In-person meeting
Dec 16, 2026 Wed 7 p.m.Alexandria Archaeological Commission Meeting
In-person Meeting

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