TranslateEvents & Public Meetings
| Date | Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2025 | Sat | 10:00 AM | Tour: Fort Ward the Lewis Cass White Exhibition 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, 2025 | Sat | 2:00 PM | Film Screening and Talk - Resolved Never Again Resolved: Never Again is a poignant 50 minute documentary that traces Alexandria’s journey from its establishment in 1749, through its role as a major hub for the domestic slave trade, to the lynchings of Joseph McCoy and Benjamin Thomas, and finally to present-day efforts to confront this past. |
| Mar 29, 2025 | Sat | 6:00 PM | Cadette MEdia Journey Jumpstart This program is designed for Cadette Girl Scouts who are completing the "It's Your Story--Tell It" Media journey. Evening activities complete the monitor award and begin the influence and cultivate awards. Program includes exploring the Apothecary Museum, guided discussions, and creation of a Public Service Announcement. |
| Mar 30, 2025 | Sun | 11:00 AM | Specialty Tour: A Magical Apothecary Learn about the muggle botanical science that inspired the potions and herbology of Harry Potter's wizarding world on a tour of this 19th century apothecary, and make your own magical potion! Recommended for ages 8 and up. |
| Apr 4, 2025 | Fri | 7:00 PM | Tavern Games Night: Remember the Ladies! Cover includes tavern games and a themed presentation with the crowd-favorite jeopardy game. This month's presentation + jeopardy theme: Remember the ladies! Women's History month might be over, but Women's History never stops! |
| Apr 8, 2025 | Tue | 7:00 PM | Lecture: Unearthing History: Mount Vernon's Cherry Find out more about the amazing treasure trove of 250-year-old bottles and perfectly preserved cherries and berries that Mount Vernon archaeologists unearthed from under the Mansion in 2024! The Mount Vernon archeology team will talk about how this extraordinary discovery provides a powerful glimpse into 18th century culture. |
| Apr 9, 2025 | Wed | 8:00 AM | Historical Restoration and Preservation Commission In-person meeting |
| Apr 12, 2025 | Sat | 6:00 PM | Cadette MEdia Journey Jumpstart This program is designed for Cadette Girl Scouts who are completing the "It's Your Story--Tell It" Media journey. Evening activities complete the monitor award and begin the influence and cultivate awards. Program includes exploring the Apothecary Museum, guided discussions, and creation of a Public Service Announcement. |
| Apr 13, 2025 | Sun | 11:00 AM | Specialty Tour: Poisons at the Apothecary Museum Come 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. |
| Apr 14, 2025 | Mon | 7:00 PM | Alexandria-Caen Sister City Committee In-person meeting |
| Apr 15, 2025 | Tue | 7:00 PM | Historic Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC) In-person meeting |
| Apr 16, 2025 | Wed | 7:00 PM | Alexandria Archaeological Commission In-person meeting |
| Apr 17, 2025 | Thu | 7:00 PM | Meaningful 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. |
| Apr 19, 2025 | Sat | 10:00 AM | Specialty Tour: A Magical Apothecary Learn about the muggle botanical science that inspired the potions and herbology of Harry Potter's wizarding world on a tour of this 19th century apothecary, and make your own magical potion! Recommended for ages 8 and up. |
| Apr 23, 2025 | Wed | 6:30 PM | ACRP McCoy Remembrance Alexandria Community Remembrance Project McCoy Remembrance at Roberts Memorial with a special guest speaker. |
| Apr 24, 2025 | Thu | 6:30 PM | Poem in Your Pocket Celebration The new Poet Laureate for the City of Alexandria will lead the “Poem in Your Pocket Celebration” will host this event at the Athenaeum, (201 Prince Street). The formal program begins at 7 p.m. The Poet Laureate will be joined by winning poets of the 2025 DASHing Words in Motion poetry contest, who will have their poems displayed inside the DASH buses ... |
| Apr 26, 2025 | Sat | 6:00 PM | Whisky Tasting for 4/26/2025 The City of Alexandria's Sister Cities Committee invites you to an evening of Scotch and camaraderie as whisky enthusiasts lead a guided tasting across the five whisky regions of Scotland. Minimum Age: 21 |
| May 4, 2025 | Sun | 2:00 PM | A Toast to Joe Reeder Join Historic Alexandria for a garden party at Murray-Dick-Fawcett house, 517 Prince Street, celebrating the 98th birthday of Joe Reeder. Enjoy house tours, refreshments, and live music for a fundraiser benefitting Joe’s beloved Murray-Dick-Fawcett House. |
| May 20, 2025 | Tue | 7:00 PM | Historic Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC) In-person meeting |
| Jun 7, 2025 | Sat | 10:00 AM | RiverRenew Hooffs Run Dedication Day Celebrate RiverRenew's restoration of Hooffs Run with the dedication of new historical signage in African American Heritage Park and family-friendly activities focused on native plantings. |
| Jun 17, 2025 | Tue | 7:00 PM | Historic Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC) In-person meeting |