Events & Public Meetings
| Date | Day | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026 | Fri | 5 p.m. | Conversational Tour: America250-Who We Remember Kick-off the weekend with a conversational tour that uses the history of Gadsby's Tavern Museum to reflect on who we remember in history and why. Participants will build connections with each other as well as between past and present. Option to purchase water, soda, or locally crafted beer or hard cider available upon arrival. |
| Jun 27, 2026 | Sat | 5 p.m. | Apothecary Night Shift Explore the Apothecary this summer. Take a guided tour or shop the museum store’s unique offerings until 7 p.m. |
| Jun 28, 2026 | Sun | 2 p.m. | Family Day with Jr. Docents Every Sunday afternoon this summer, guests can learn from and be inspired by the museum's Jr. Docents--students 4th grade and older. In addition to stationed tours, Jr. Docents offer additional hands-on activities and a chocolate-making demonstration. |
| Jun 28, 2026 | Sun | 3 p.m. | Sister Cities Event Planning Subcommittee Sister Cities Event Planning Sub-committee in-person meeting at La Madeleine in Alexandria. |
| Jul 2, 2026 | Thu | 5 p.m. | Historic Happy Hours Join us for Historic Happy Hours as we deep dive into history in a fun setting throughout the city! |
| Jul 3, 2026 | Fri | 7 p.m. | Tavern Games Night: America250 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. |
| Jul 4, 2026 | Sat | 5 p.m. | Apothecary Night Shift Explore the Apothecary this summer. Take a guided tour or shop the museum store’s unique offerings until 7 p.m. |
| Jul 5, 2026 | Sun | 2 p.m. | Family Day with Jr. Docents Every Sunday afternoon this summer, guests can learn from and be inspired by the museum's Jr. Docents--students 4th grade and older. In addition to stationed tours, Jr. Docents offer additional hands-on activities and a chocolate-making demonstration. |
| Jul 5, 2026 | Sun | 5:30 p.m. | Specialty Tour: Poisons at the Apothecary Museum Explore the sinister side of medicine on the Apothecary Museum's Poisons Tour. This one-hour tour explores several different types of poisons, their historic uses at the Apothecary, and what we know today. Recommended for adults. |
| Jul 8, 2026 | Wed | 7 p.m. | Sister Cities Event Planning Sub-committee Sister Cities Event Planning Sub-committee in-person meeting at Lily's Chocolate and Coffee, 631 King Street, Alexandria. |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Fri | 5 p.m. | Conversational Tour: America250-Who We Remember Kick-off the weekend with a conversational tour that uses the history of Gadsby's Tavern Museum to reflect on who we remember in history and why. Participants will build connections with each other as well as between past and present. Option to purchase water, soda, or locally crafted beer or hard cider available upon arrival. |
| Jul 11, 2026 | Sat | 5 p.m. | Apothecary Night Shift Explore the Apothecary this summer. Take a guided tour or shop the museum store’s unique offerings until 7 p.m. |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Sun | 2 p.m. | Family Day with Jr. Docents Every Sunday afternoon this summer, guests can learn from and be inspired by the museum's Jr. Docents--students 4th grade and older. In addition to stationed tours, Jr. Docents offer additional hands-on activities and a chocolate-making demonstration. |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Sun | 5:30 p.m. | Specialty Tour: Poisons at the Apothecary Museum Explore the sinister side of medicine on the Apothecary Museum's Poisons Tour. This one-hour tour explores several different types of poisons, their historic uses at the Apothecary, and what we know today. Recommended for adults. |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Fri | 5 p.m. | Conversational Tour: America250-Who We Remember Kick-off the weekend with a conversational tour that uses the history of Gadsby's Tavern Museum to reflect on who we remember in history and why. Participants will build connections with each other as well as between past and present. Option to purchase water, soda, or locally crafted beer or hard cider available upon arrival. |
| Jul 18, 2026 | Sat | 5 p.m. | Apothecary Night Shift Explore the Apothecary this summer. Take a guided tour or shop the museum store’s unique offerings until 7 p.m. |
| Jul 19, 2026 | Sun | 11 a.m. | Grown-Up Field Trip: Ship Science Why would a ship be found underground? Use scientific methods to uncover the mystery behind one of Alexandria's 18th century ships discovered along the waterfront. |
| Jul 19, 2026 | Sun | 2 p.m. | Family Day with Jr. Docents Every Sunday afternoon this summer, guests can learn from and be inspired by the museum's Jr. Docents--students 4th grade and older. In addition to stationed tours, Jr. Docents offer additional hands-on activities and a chocolate-making demonstration. |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Tue | 7 p.m. | Historic Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC) In-person meeting |
| Jul 25, 2026 | Sat | 5 p.m. | Apothecary Night Shift Explore the Apothecary this summer. Take a guided tour or shop the museum store’s unique offerings until 7 p.m. |
| Jul 25, 2026 | Sat | 7 p.m. | 1776 Singalong & Discussion In partnership with Emerging Revolutionary War, join us for a fun sing-a-long and panel discussion of 1776 (1972). This ground-breaking movie written by a history teacher, inspired Hamilton and provides insight into people and politics of the 18th and 20th centuries. |
| Jul 26, 2026 | Sun | 2 p.m. | Family Day with Jr. Docents Every Sunday afternoon this summer, guests can learn from and be inspired by the museum's Jr. Docents--students 4th grade and older. In addition to stationed tours, Jr. Docents offer additional hands-on activities and a chocolate-making demonstration. |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Fri | 4:30 p.m. | Specialty Tour: A Magical Apothecary Learn about the muggle botanical science that inspired the potions and herbology of Harry Potter's wizarding world on a tour of this 19th century apothecary, and make your own magical potion! Recommended for ages 8 and up. Children must be accompanied by a ticket-holding adult. |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Fri | 5:30 p.m. | Specialty Tour: A Magical Apothecary Learn about the muggle botanical science that inspired the potions and herbology of Harry Potter's wizarding world on a tour of this 19th century apothecary, and make your own magical potion! Recommended for ages 8 and up. Children must be accompanied by a ticket-holding adult. |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Sat | 9 a.m. | Friendship Firehouse Festival Join us on the 100 block of South Alfred Street from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and celebrate Friendship Fire Company’s 252nd year! Learn about fire safety today, and yesterday, and see Alexandria Fire Department equipment up close. |
| Aug 2, 2026 | Sun | 2 p.m. | Family Day with Jr. Docents Every Sunday afternoon this summer, guests can learn from and be inspired by the museum's Jr. Docents--students 4th grade and older. In addition to stationed tours, Jr. Docents offer additional hands-on activities and a chocolate-making demonstration. |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Sun | 2 p.m. | Family Day with Jr. Docents Every Sunday afternoon this summer, guests can learn from and be inspired by the museum's Jr. Docents--students 4th grade and older. In addition to stationed tours, Jr. Docents offer additional hands-on activities and a chocolate-making demonstration. |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Sun | 2 p.m. | Family Day with Jr. Docents Every Sunday afternoon this summer, guests can learn from and be inspired by the museum's Jr. Docents--students 4th grade and older. In addition to stationed tours, Jr. Docents offer additional hands-on activities and a chocolate-making demonstration. |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Tue | 7 p.m. | Historic Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC) In-person meeting |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Wed | 7 p.m. | Alexandria Archaeological Commission Meeting In-person Meeting |
| Aug 23, 2026 | Sun | 2 p.m. | Family Day with Jr. Docents Every Sunday afternoon this summer, guests can learn from and be inspired by the museum's Jr. Docents--students 4th grade and older. In addition to stationed tours, Jr. Docents offer additional hands-on activities and a chocolate-making demonstration. |
| Aug 30, 2026 | Sun | 2 p.m. | Family Day with Jr. Docents Every Sunday afternoon this summer, guests can learn from and be inspired by the museum's Jr. Docents--students 4th grade and older. In addition to stationed tours, Jr. Docents offer additional hands-on activities and a chocolate-making demonstration. |
| Sep 6, 2026 | Sun | 2 p.m. | Family Day with Jr. Docents Every Sunday afternoon this summer, guests can learn from and be inspired by the museum's Jr. Docents--students 4th grade and older. In addition to stationed tours, Jr. Docents offer additional hands-on activities and a chocolate-making demonstration. |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Tue | 7 p.m. | Historic Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC) In-person meeting |
| Oct 20, 2026 | Tue | 7 p.m. | Historic Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC) In-person meeting |
| Oct 21, 2026 | Wed | 7 p.m. | Alexandria Archaeological Commission Meeting In-person Meeting |
| Nov 17, 2026 | Tue | 7 p.m. | Historic Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC) In-person meeting |
| Nov 18, 2026 | Wed | 7 p.m. | Alexandria Archaeological Commission Meeting In-person Meeting |
| Dec 6, 2026 | Sun | 11 a.m. | Tour Friendship Firehouse Museum Tour Friendship Firehouse Museum. Visit the historic firehouse, originally home to the first volunteer fire company in town! |
| Dec 15, 2026 | Tue | 7 p.m. | Historic Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC) In-person meeting |
| Dec 16, 2026 | Wed | 7 p.m. | Alexandria Archaeological Commission Meeting In-person Meeting |