Calendar of Events

Events & Public Meetings

Date    TimeEvent
Sep 20, 2024 Fri 7:00 PMTavern Games Night: Rum Edition
It's National Rum Punch Day! To celebrate, play tavern games and enjoy traditional rum punch--a popular tavern drink. Includes brief presentation about odd tavern entertainments and group games.
Sep 21, 2024 Sat 10:00 AMClassic Car Show
Join us in the parking lot of the Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum for a classic car show featuring a variety of “orphan” vehicles. This show will bring together cars that are no longer manufactured – hence the term “orphans” – and is scheduled to include cars made by Packard, Hudson, MG, Nash, Pontiac, and more.
Sep 21, 2024 Sat 7:00 PMACRP Documentary Film Debut
The Alexandria Community Remembrance Project will debut a documentary film titled Resolved: Never Again that brings a fresh perspective to the history of the United States. In Resolved: Never Again, filmmaker Robin Hamilton explores the port city’s involvement in slavery and the domestic slave trade until the Civil War.
Sep 28, 2024 Sat 10:00 AMCivil War Camp Day
The annual living history event features military and civilian reenactors in camp settings in and around the historic fort. The program includes camp life activities, infantry and artillery drills and firing demonstrations, equipment displays, and civilian impressions.
Oct 1, 2024 Tue 10:00 AMHARC Advocacy Subcommittee
In-person meeting
Oct 2, 2024 Wed 6:00 PMACRP Schools and Libraries Action Committee
In-person meeting at Beatley Library.
Oct 4, 2024 Fri 4:30 PMBuried Ships of Robinson Landing Exhibit
Step inside the temporary Buried Ships of Robinson Landing windowfront exhibit on Friday, October 4 between 4:30 and 7 p.m. for a special chance to see scale models of three 18th century vessel remnants excavated in 2018 on the same block. Exhibit located at the corner of the Strand and Pioneer Mill Way.
Oct 5, 2024 Sat 10:00 AMLafayette Walking Tours
Join public historian and author of Marquis de Lafayette Returns, A Tour of America’s National Capital Region Elizabeth Reese on a 90 min walking tour retracing Lafayette's steps from his 1824 visit. Coordinated by the Alexandria-Caen Sister City Committee.
Oct 5, 2024 Sat 2:00 PMLafayette Walking Tours
Join public historian and author of Marquis de Lafayette Returns, A Tour of America’s National Capital Region Elizabeth Reese on a 90 min walking tour retracing Lafayette's steps from his 1824 visit. Coordinated by the Alexandria-Caen Sister City Committee.
Oct 6, 2024 Sun 10:00 AMLafayette Walking Tours
Join public historian and author of Marquis de Lafayette Returns, A Tour of America’s National Capital Region Elizabeth Reese on a 90 min walking tour retracing Lafayette's steps from his 1824 visit. Coordinated by the Alexandria-Caen Sister City Committee.
Oct 6, 2024 Sun 2:00 PMLafayette Walking Tours
Join public historian and author of Marquis de Lafayette Returns, A Tour of America’s National Capital Region Elizabeth Reese on a 90 min walking tour retracing Lafayette's steps from his 1824 visit. Coordinated by the Alexandria-Caen Sister City Committee.
Oct 6, 2024 Sun 6:00 PMUnited States Marine Band Concert
Join musicians from “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band for a special concert tracing the musical history of America’s oldest continuously active professional musical organization.
Oct 15, 2024 Tue 7:00 PMHistoric Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC)
In-person meeting
Oct 16, 2024 Wed 7:00 PMAlexandria Archaeological Commission Meeting
In-person Meeting
Oct 16, 2024 Wed 7:30 PMLafayette Lecture and Book Signing
Join Elizabeth Reese, author of Marquis de Lafayette Returns, A Tour of America's National Capital Region for a lecture followed by a reception and book signing. Walk in the footsteps of the Marquis de Lafayette as he makes a final trip through the young United States.
Oct 17, 2024 Thu 6:30 PMLafayette Dinner
Commemorate the 200th anniversary of Lafayette's 1824 return to the U.S. Join the Marquis de Lafayette at Gadsby's Tavern Museum for 6:30 p.m. reception and 7 p.m. dinner with a program that will highlight Lafayette's life and especially his time in Alexandria. Co-sponsored by American Friends of Lafayette.
Oct 18, 2024 Fri 9:00 AMForum: Civil Rights in Alexandria
The American Revolution in Virginia was more than a war – it was a Revolution of Ideas that continues today. The Alexandria Forum, on the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Amendment, will explore the ways we interpret civil rights history to better engage with audiences, promote truth-telling, and racial reconciliation.
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 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!
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
Jan 15, 2025 Wed 4:00 PMMartin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Commemorative Pro
On January 15, 2025, The City of Alexandria and the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Planning Committee hosted a community celebration of the life, dream, and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the George Washington Masonic National Memorial, 101 Callahan Dr, Alexandria.
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
Mar 18, 2025 Tue 7:00 PMHistoric Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC)
In-person meeting
Apr 15, 2025 Tue 7:00 PMHistoric Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC)
In-person meeting
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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