Events & Public Meetings

Date    TimeEvent
Aug 31, 2025 Sun 2 p.m.Family Day with Young Historians
Tours led by students 4th grade and older; includes activity stations about period clothing and chocolate making.
Sep 6, 2025 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.
Sep 26, 2025 Fri 6 p.m.Tavern Games Night: The Alexandria Canal
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.
Oct 2, 2025 Thu 7 p.m.Peter Henriques Lecture
Peter R. Henriques received his Ph.D. in history from the University of Virginia and is Professor of History, Emeritus, from George Mason University. His latest book, George Washington: His Quest for Honor and Fame, is his fourth book addressing various aspects of Washington's life and character.
Oct 17, 2025 Fri 7 p.m.Death at the City Hotel
Did you know the rise of paranormal programming in Alexandria coincided with the bicentennial in 1976? Learn why some spirit-full legends made the cut and morphed into ghost stories while others faded away.
Nov 1, 2025 Sat 11 a.m.Specialty Tour: Hamilton's BFF & 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 8, 2025 Sat 11 a.m.Specialty Tour: Hamilton's BFF & 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 15, 2025 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.
Nov 22, 2025 Sat 1 p.m.Alexandria 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!
Jan 23, 2026 Fri 6 p.m.Tavern Games Night: Bicentennial Mania
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.

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