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African American Heritage Trail Ribbon Cutting

Title:African American Heritage Trail Ribbon Cutting
Date & Time:Sat Feb 10, 2024 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location:Founders Park, 351 N. Union St.
Event Details:The African American Heritage Trail Committee invites the public to join in a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the installation of new interpretive signs along Alexandria’s historic waterfront. These 11 signs and 2 orientation panels illuminate the history of the African American community in Alexandria over the span of several centuries. The event will begin at 11:00 a.m. at the new Fishtown sign on the river side of Founders Park (351 N. Union Street). A reception following the ribbon cutting will be held in the Overlook Room (#325) on the third floor of the Torpedo Factory, 105 N. Union Street. This event will be rain or shine.
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Contact Person:Eleanor Breen
Contact Phone No.:703.746.4399
Contact Email:Eleanor.Breen@alexandriava.gov
Fees:Free
Audience:Anyone may attend
Tags:Archaeology Museum, Black History, Black History Museum, Museums, Old & Historic Alexandria, Old Town, Torpedo Factory Art Center, Waterfront


For event details visit https://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/?57064
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