BEGIN:VCALENDAR CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH PRODID:-//github.com/ical-org/ical.net//NONSGML ical.net 4.0//EN VERSION:2.0 X-WR-TIMEZONE:US/Eastern BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:America250 CATEGORIES:Lyceum CATEGORIES:Museums CATEGORIES:Old & Historic Alexandria CATEGORIES:Old Town DESCRIPTION:To verify info please see https://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calend ar/Detail.aspx?si=63347\n\nAlexandria Forum: Nothing But Independence \n\ nThe American Revolution in Virginia was more than a war - it was a Revol ution of Ideas that continues today. From the creation of the Fairfax Res olves to the hometown of George Washington\, Alexandria and this region p layed a unique role in the birth of the new nation. The Alexandria Forum\ , in partnership with Emerging Revolutionary War\, will share the history of Alexandria and Northern Virginia during this critical time in history \, showcasing how these moments in time reverberate through today. Lectur es include "A Tory in Old Town\, The Revolutionary War Journal of Nichola s Cresswell" by public historian Ken Bancroft\, "The 25 Who Signed: Resea rching the Fairfax Resolves Signers" by Kerry Mitchell\, Historic Site Sp ecialist at Carlyle House Historic Park\, "Prelude to Yorktown: Lafayette and the 1781 Virginia Campaign" by Dr. John Maass. Education Specialist at the National Museum of the United States Army\, and "Alexandria City H all\, Market Square\, and Slavery" by Greg Beaman. The Forum will end wit h a reception at the museum.\n\nAfter the Forum\, join us at the Gadsby's Tavern Museum's Tavern Games Night! Game night includes historic tavern games\, a brief presentation\, and trivia. You'll also be able to enjoy a beer or cider and light snacks! Cost is $10 - and Forum attendees will r eceive one free drink! Game night starts at 7 p.m.\n\n\n\nLocation: Lyceu m\nFees: $60 per person\; $40 for OHA member/student\nTags: America250\, Lyceum\, Museums\, Old & Historic Alexandria\, Old Town\n\nWeb resources: \n\nPurchase Tickets\nhttps://shop.alexandriava.gov/Events.aspx\n DTEND:20260918T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260804T182044Z DTSTART:20260918T123000Z LOCATION:Lyceum SEQUENCE:8 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Alexandria Forum: Nothing But Independence TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:40b495f0-abd5-44fa-94d0-43c5725bf045 URL:https://shop.alexandriava.gov/Events.aspx X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:To verify info please see https://apps.alexandri ava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=63347
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Alexandria Forum: Nothing But Independence \n
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The American Revolution in Virgi nia was more than a war ? it was a Revolution of Ideas that continues tod ay. From the creation of the Fairfax Resolves to the hometown of George W ashington\, Alexandria and this region played a unique role in the birth of the new nation. The Alexandria Forum\, in partnership with Emerging Re volutionary War\, will share the history of Alexandria and Northern Virgi nia during this critical time in history\, showcasing how these moments i n time reverberate through today. Lectures include ?A Tory in Old Town\, The Revolutionary War Journal of Nicholas Cresswell? by public historian Ken Bancroft\, ?The 25 Who Signed: Researching the Fairfax Resolves Signe rs? by Kerry Mitchell\, Historic Site Specialist at Carlyle House Histori c Park\, ?Prelude to Yorktown: Lafayette and the 1781 Virginia Campaign? by Dr. John Maass. Education Specialist at the National Museum of the Uni ted States Army\, and "\;Alexandria City Hall\, Market Square\, and S lavery? by Greg Beaman. The Forum will end with a reception at the museum .\n
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After the Forum\, join us at the Gadsby'\;s Tavern Mu seum'\;s Tavern Games Night! Game night includes historic tavern games \, a brief presentation\, and trivia. You'\;ll also be able to enjoy a beer or cider and light snacks! Cost is $10 ? and Forum attendees will r eceive one free drink! Game night starts at 7 p.m.\n
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Location: Lyceum\n
Fees: $60 per person\; $40 for OHA membe r/student\n
Tags: America250\, Lyceum\, Museums\, Old &\; Histori c Alexandria\, Old Town
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\n X-COA-DTSTAMP:20260804T182044Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Lyceum CATEGORIES:Museums CATEGORIES:Old & Historic Alexandria CATEGORIES:Old Town CATEGORIES:Tourism CATEGORIES:Transportation CATEGORIES:Washington Street DESCRIPTION:To verify info please see https://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calend ar/Detail.aspx?si=63455\n\nJoin us in the parking lot of the Alexandria H istory Museum at The Lyceum for a classic car show\, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Co- sponsored by Packards Virginia and the Office of Historic Alexandria\, th e show will feature a variety of Packards ranging from the 1930s-1950s as well as other "orphan" vehicles that are invited to register as well. Or phan cars are any marque of vehicle built by an out-of-business manufactu rer. Inside\, visit the Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum's exhibit s that tell the full scope of Alexandria's rich history and enjoy the mus eum shop. The car show is free. For more information\, visit packardsva.o rg or call 703-424-5871.\n\nLocation: Lyceum\nAudience: Anyone may atten d\nTags: Lyceum\, Museums\, Old & Historic Alexandria\, Old Town\, Touris m\, Transportation\, Washington Street DTEND:20260919T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260814T143623Z DTSTART:20260919T140000Z LOCATION:Lyceum SEQUENCE:5 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Classic Car Show TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:0a3a8837-3e65-45a1-aa8f-7aa75ad38f07 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:To verify info please see https://apps.alexandri ava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=63455
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Join us in the par king lot of the Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum for a classic car show\, 10 a.m. ? 1 p.m. Co-sponsored by Packards Virginia and the Office of Historic Alexandria\, the show will feature a variety of Packards ran ging from the 1930s-1950s as well as other ?orphan? vehicles that are inv ited to register as well. Orphan cars are any marque of vehicle built by an out-of-business manufacturer. Inside\, visit the Alexandria History Mu seum at The Lyceum?s exhibits that tell the full scope of Alexandria?s ri ch history and enjoy the museum shop. The car show is free. For more info rmation\, visit packardsva.org or call 703-424-5871.\n
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Loca tion: Lyceum\n
Audience: Anyone may attend\n
Tags: Lyceum\, Mus eums\, Old &\; Historic Alexandria\, Old Town\, Tourism\, Transportati on\, Washington Street X-COA-DTSTAMP:20260814T143623Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Halloween CATEGORIES:Holiday Event CATEGORIES:Living History CATEGORIES:Lyceum CATEGORIES:Museums DESCRIPTION:Imported on Sep 23\, 2026\, 36 days before the event.\nTo veri fy info please see https://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si= 63459\n\nDon't miss an unforgettable evening with America's earliest mast er of the macabre - Edgar Allan Poe! Actor David Keltz returns to The Lyc eum's lecture hall to re-create Poe's visit to Virginia in 1849\, shortly before his death. This year's performance will include short stories\, p oems\, musings\, and literary criticism. Mr. Keltz's performance has been lauded by The Poe House and Museum in Baltimore\, The Poe Museum in Rich mond\, and the Poe National Historic Site in Philadelphia. Reservations s trongly recommended. Doors at 7:15 p.m.\, performance begins at 8 p.m. Wi ne and beer bar will be available before the show (credit and cash accept ed).\n\nLocation: Lyceum\nFees: $25 / $20 for OHA members & volunteers\nA udience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Halloween\, Holiday Event\, Living Hist ory\, Lyceum\, Museums\n\nWeb resources:\n\nBuy Tickets here.\nhttps://al exandriava.gov/shop\n DTEND:20261030T011500Z DTSTAMP:20260814T150531Z DTSTART:20261030T000001Z LOCATION:Lyceum SEQUENCE:5 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Poe in Alexandria TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:dca229eb-472a-45a2-86d9-7ab0bbb69476 URL:https://alexandriava.gov/shop X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Imported on Sep 23\, 2026\, 36 days before th e event.
To verify info please see https://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calend ar/Detail.aspx?si=63459
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Don'\;t miss an unforgettable evening with America?s earliest master of the macabre - Edgar Allan Poe! Actor David Keltz returns to The Lyceum?s lecture hall to re-create Poe? s visit to Virginia in 1849\, shortly before his death. This year?s perfo rmance will include short stories\, poems\, musings\, and literary critic ism. Mr. Keltz?s performance has been lauded by The Poe House and Museum in Baltimore\, The Poe Museum in Richmond\, and the Poe National Historic Site in Philadelphia. Reservations strongly recommended. Doors at 7:15 p .m.\, performance begins at 8 p.m. Wine and beer bar will be available be fore the show (credit and cash accepted).\n
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Location: Lyceum \n
Fees: $25 / $20 for OHA members &\; volunteers\n
Audience : Anyone may attend\n
Tags: Halloween\, Holiday Event\, Living Histo ry\, Lyceum\, Museums
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\n X-COA-DTSTAMP:20260814T150531Z BEGIN:VALARM ACTION:DISPLAY DESCRIPTION:Poe in Alexandria: Please visit website to confirm time\, loca tion\, etc. DURATION:PT30M REPEAT:2 TRIGGER:-PT30M END:VALARM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts CATEGORIES:Lyceum CATEGORIES:Museums CATEGORIES:Old & Historic Alexandria CATEGORIES:Old Town CATEGORIES:Performing Arts DESCRIPTION:Imported on Sep 23\, 2026\, 37 days before the event.\nTo veri fy info please see https://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si= 63458\n\nDon't miss an unforgettable evening with America's earliest mast er of the macabre - Edgar Allan Poe! Actor David Keltz returns to The Lyc eum's lecture hall to re-create Poe's visit to Virginia in 1849\, shortly before his death. This year's performance will include short stories\, p oems\, musings\, and literary criticism. Mr. Keltz's performance has been lauded by The Poe House and Museum in Baltimore\, The Poe Museum in Rich mond\, and the Poe National Historic Site in Philadelphia. Reservations s trongly recommended. Doors at 7:15 p.m.\, performance begins at 8 p.m. Wi ne and beer bar will be available before the show (credit and cash accept ed).\n\nLocation: Lyceum\nFees: $25 / $20 for OHA members & volunteers\nA udience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Arts\, Lyceum\, Museums\, Old & Histori c Alexandria\, Old Town\, Performing Arts\n\nWeb resources:\n\nBuy Ticket s here.\nhttps://alexandriava.gov/shop\n DTEND:20261031T011500Z DTSTAMP:20260814T153051Z DTSTART:20261031T000001Z LOCATION:Lyceum SEQUENCE:7 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Poe in Alexandria TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:640074a0-d2cb-44ae-bbda-9d58ad6a0e51 URL:https://alexandriava.gov/shop X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Imported on Sep 23\, 2026\, 37 days before th e event.
To verify info please see https://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calend ar/Detail.aspx?si=63458
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Don'\;t miss an unforgettable evening with America?s earliest master of the macabre - Edgar Allan Poe! Actor David Keltz returns to The Lyceum?s lecture hall to re-create Poe? s visit to Virginia in 1849\, shortly before his death. This year?s perfo rmance will include short stories\, poems\, musings\, and literary critic ism. Mr. Keltz?s performance has been lauded by The Poe House and Museum in Baltimore\, The Poe Museum in Richmond\, and the Poe National Historic Site in Philadelphia. Reservations strongly recommended. Doors at 7:15 p .m.\, performance begins at 8 p.m. Wine and beer bar will be available be fore the show (credit and cash accepted).\n
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Location: Lyceum \n
Fees: $25 / $20 for OHA members &\; volunteers\n
Audience : Anyone may attend\n
Tags: Arts\, Lyceum\, Museums\, Old &\; His toric Alexandria\, Old Town\, Performing Arts
\nBuy Tickets here.
\n X-COA-DTSTAMP:20260814T153051Z BEGIN:VALARM ACTION:DISPLAY DESCRIPTION:Poe in Alexandria: Please visit website to confirm time\, loca tion\, etc. DURATION:PT30M REPEAT:2 TRIGGER:-PT30M END:VALARM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Lyceum CATEGORIES:Museums CATEGORIES:Old & Historic Alexandria CATEGORIES:Old Town DESCRIPTION:Imported on Sep 23\, 2026\, 50 days before the event.\nTo veri fy info please see https://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si= 63561\n\nJoin us for "The Forces Awaken!" - An Evening of Philosophic Rev eries! A Pageant of Modern Scientifical Recreations & Amusements! Grand S pectacle and Curious Demonstrations Revealing Unseen & Mysterious Forces of the Universe\, will be on display courtesy of: The Professor. Join vet eran science educator and historian Dean Howarth (The Natural Philosopher \, LLC) for an evening of 19the-century science. Mr. Howarth will conduct experiments from the 19th century\, much like ones conducted at Lyceum H all in Alexandria in the 1840s and 50s. Enjoy astounding and shocking (so metimes literally) demonstrations as you learn about the invisible forces that are all around us. Beer and wine for sale.\n\nLocation: Lyceum\nFee s: $15/$12 for Historic Alexandria members\nTags: Lyceum\, Museums\, Old & Historic Alexandria\, Old Town\n\nWeb resources:\n\nPurchase Tickets On line\nhttps://shop.alexandriava.gov/Events.aspx\n DTEND:20261113T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T121458Z DTSTART:20261113T000001Z LOCATION:Lyceum SEQUENCE:7 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:The Forces Awaken! TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:905004ac-33fc-4c3a-93f2-9b3ea105087a URL:https://shop.alexandriava.gov/Events.aspx X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Imported on Sep 23\, 2026\, 50 days before th e event.
To verify info please see https://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calend ar/Detail.aspx?si=63561
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Join us for "\;The Forces Aw aken!"\; - An Evening of Philosophic Reveries! A Pageant of Modern Sc ientifical Recreations &\; Amusements! Grand Spectacle and Curious Dem onstrations Revealing Unseen &\; Mysterious Forces of the Universe\, w ill be on display courtesy of: The Professor. Join veteran science educat or and historian Dean Howarth (The Natural Philosopher\, LLC) for an even ing of 19the-century science. Mr. Howarth will conduct experiments from t he 19th century\, much like ones conducted at Lyceum Hall in Alexandria i n the 1840s and 50s. Enjoy astounding and shocking (sometimes literally) demonstrations as you learn about the invisible forces that are all aroun d us. Beer and wine for sale.\n
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Location: Lyceum\n
Fees : $15/$12 for Historic Alexandria members\n
Tags: Lyceum\, Museums\, Old &\; Historic Alexandria\, Old Town
\nPurchase Tickets Online
\n X-COA-DTSTAMP:20260902T121458Z BEGIN:VALARM ACTION:DISPLAY DESCRIPTION:The Forces Awaken!: Please visit website to confirm time\, loc ation\, etc. DURATION:PT30M REPEAT:2 TRIGGER:-PT30M END:VALARM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Family CATEGORIES:Holiday Event CATEGORIES:Lyceum CATEGORIES:Museums CATEGORIES:Old & Historic Alexandria CATEGORIES:Old Town CATEGORIES:Performing Arts DESCRIPTION:Imported on Sep 23\, 2026\, 81 days before the event.\nTo veri fy info please see https://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si= 63613\n\nThe Colonial English Handbell Ringers bring peace to your world and joy to your hearts this holiday season as they proudly present their 2026 holiday concert "Tidings of Comfort and Joy\," presented on Sunday\, December 13\, at the Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum (201 S Wash ington St). Two performances will be offered\, from 2-3 p.m. and 4-5 p.m. \n\nThese performances are FREE and appropriate for all ages\, although d onations are very much appreciated. Seating is first come first serve\, s o early arrival is recommended. We look forward to seeing and as always\, thank you for your support as the Colonial English Handbell Ringers cele brate their 35th season ringing with you! For more information about the Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum\, visit alexandriava.gov/Lyceum.\ n\nLocation: Lyceum\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Family\, Holiday Event\, Lyceum\, Museums\, Old & Historic Alexandria\, Old Town\, Perform ing Arts DTEND:20261213T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T153411Z DTSTART:20261213T190000Z LOCATION:Lyceum SEQUENCE:8 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Colonial Handbell Ringers Concert TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:ddaf72b5-2583-4fe3-a058-ba1e704a6d8f X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Imported on Sep 23\, 2026\, 81 days before th e event.
To verify info please see https://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calend ar/Detail.aspx?si=63613
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The Colonial English Handbell Ri ngers bring peace to your world and joy to your hearts this holiday seaso n as they proudly present their 2026 holiday concert ?Tidings of Comfort and Joy\,? presented on Sunday\, December 13\, at the Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum (201 S Washington St). Two performances will be offe red\, from 2?3 p.m. and 4?5 p.m.\n
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These performances are FR EE and appropriate for all ages\, although donations are very much apprec iated. Seating is first come first serve\, so early arrival is recommende d. We look forward to seeing and as always\, thank you for your support a s the Colonial English Handbell Ringers celebrate their 35th season ringi ng with you! For more information about the Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum\, visit alexandriava.gov/Lyceum.\n
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Location: Lyce um\n
Audience: Anyone may attend\n
Tags: Family\, Holiday Event \, Lyceum\, Museums\, Old &\; Historic Alexandria\, Old Town\, Perform ing Arts X-COA-DTSTAMP:20260914T153411Z BEGIN:VALARM ACTION:DISPLAY DESCRIPTION:Colonial Handbell Ringers Concert: Please visit website to con firm time\, location\, etc. DURATION:PT30M REPEAT:2 TRIGGER:-PT30M END:VALARM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:America250 CATEGORIES:Arts CATEGORIES:Family CATEGORIES:Holiday Event CATEGORIES:Lyceum CATEGORIES:Museums CATEGORIES:Old & Historic Alexandria CATEGORIES:Old Town DESCRIPTION:Imported on Sep 23\, 2026\, 81 days before the event.\nTo veri fy info please see https://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si= 63617\n\nThe Colonial English Handbell Ringers bring peace to your world and joy to your hearts this holiday season as they proudly present their 2026 holiday concert "Tidings of Comfort and Joy\," presented on Sunday\, December 13\, at the Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum (201 S Wash ington St). Two performances will be offered\, from 2-3 p.m. and 4-5 p.m. \n\nThese performances are FREE and appropriate for all ages\, although d onations are very much appreciated. Seating is first come first serve\, s o early arrival is recommended. We look forward to seeing and as always\, thank you for your support as the Colonial English Handbell Ringers cele brate their 35th season ringing with you! For more information about the Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum\, visit alexandriava.gov/Lyceum.\ n\nLocation: Lyceum\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: America250\, Arts \, Family\, Holiday Event\, Lyceum\, Museums\, Old & Historic Alexandria\ , Old Town DTEND:20261213T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T153045Z DTSTART:20261213T210000Z LOCATION:Lyceum SEQUENCE:5 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Colonial Handbell Ringers Concert TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:30cfa3b1-35ca-41ed-bb31-eb59b4cdcc0d X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Imported on Sep 23\, 2026\, 81 days before th e event.
To verify info please see https://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calend ar/Detail.aspx?si=63617
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The Colonial English Handbell Ri ngers bring peace to your world and joy to your hearts this holiday seaso n as they proudly present their 2026 holiday concert ?Tidings of Comfort and Joy\,? presented on Sunday\, December 13\, at the Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum (201 S Washington St). Two performances will be offe red\, from 2?3 p.m. and 4?5 p.m.\n
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These performances are FR EE and appropriate for all ages\, although donations are very much apprec iated. Seating is first come first serve\, so early arrival is recommende d. We look forward to seeing and as always\, thank you for your support a s the Colonial English Handbell Ringers celebrate their 35th season ringi ng with you! For more information about the Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum\, visit alexandriava.gov/Lyceum.\n
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Location: Lyce um\n
Audience: Anyone may attend\n
Tags: America250\, Arts\, Fa mily\, Holiday Event\, Lyceum\, Museums\, Old &\; Historic Alexandria\ , Old Town X-COA-DTSTAMP:20260914T153045Z BEGIN:VALARM ACTION:DISPLAY DESCRIPTION:Colonial Handbell Ringers Concert: Please visit website to con firm time\, location\, etc. DURATION:PT30M REPEAT:2 TRIGGER:-PT30M END:VALARM END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR