Lecture: Alexandria Skating Rink

The history of the Alexandria skating rink and the impact it had on youth. The Alexandria Roller Rink served as an integral landmark for those in the community. Besides skating and hosting live bands, the Rink served as a social conduit before there was social media. Come and listen to the memories and experiences of the skating rink.
Title:Lecture: Alexandria Skating Rink
Date & Time:Wednesday, December 3, 2025 • 6:30-8 p.m.
Location:Alexandria Black History Museum, 902 Wythe St. (Map This)
Event Details:The history of the Alexandria skating rink and the impact it had on youth.

The Alexandria Roller Rink served as an integral landmark for those in the community. Besides skating and hosting live bands, the Rink served as a social conduit before there was social media. Come and listen to the memories and experiences of the skating rink from the perspective of the African American community. Hear panelists from Alexandria share their experiences and discuss how we can preserve and learn from the Alexandria Roller Rink’s rich history.

Before the digital age, the Alexandria Roller Rink served as a vibrant hub of recreation and community, especially for Alexandria’s African American residents. It was a place to skate, hear live bands, connect with friends, and build lifelong memories. Though the building is gone, its legacy lives on in the stories of those who spent their youth there. The program will feature local panelists sharing their personal recollections and reflections on the rink’s social and cultural significance, as well as how we can preserve its legacy for future generations.
Fees:Free
Tags:Black History, Black History Museum, Community Meeting, Community Outreach, Museums, Old & Historic Alexandria, Old Town


For event details visit https://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/?61538
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