Events & Public Meetings

Date    TimeEvent
Feb 28, 2026 Sat 11 a.m.Family Program - Alexandria Black History Museum
Meet Authors Jeff Gottesfeld, and Michelle Y. Green along with illustrator and Howard University graduate Kim Holt, for a program that highlights their new book; Fight for the Right to Read: Samuel Wilbert Tucker and the 1939 Sit-Down Strike for Library Reading Equality. This free program is suitable for families with children in second grade and above.
Mar 3, 2026 Tue 7:30 p.m.Public Records Advisory Commission
In-person meeting
Mar 8, 2026 Sun 11 a.m.Specialty Tour: Women in Medicine
While men often take the spotlight, women have always shaped the practice of medicine. This tour will explore many objects in the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum used by women from the late 18th through early 20th centuries, as well as the women's influence on medicine in Alexandria and the wider world during this period.
Mar 9, 2026 Mon 7 p.m.Alexandria-Caen Sister City Committee
In-person meeting
Mar 12, 2026 Thu 5 p.m.Historic Happy Hours - Il Porto
Join us for Historic Happy Hours to learn more about the research taking place in Historic Alexandria. 10% of all checks will benefit Historic Alexandria and America250 events.
Mar 17, 2026 Tue 7 p.m.Historic Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC)
In-person meeting
Mar 20, 2026 Fri 6:30 p.m.Grown-Up Field Trip: Black History Museum
For the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, venture out on a four-part field trip series for adults highlighting African American history around Alexandria. Explore objects and primary sources, dive into conversations, and be ready to be hands-on as you learn more about Alexandria and American history.
Mar 21, 2026 Sat 8:30 a.m.Alexandria Forum: Nothing But Independence
The American Revolution in Virginia was more than a war – it was a Revolution of Ideas that continues today. 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.
Mar 22, 2026 Sun 11 a.m.Specialty Tour: Women in Medicine
While men often take the spotlight, women have always shaped the practice of medicine. This tour will explore many objects in the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum used by women from the late 18th through early 20th centuries, as well as the women's influence on medicine in Alexandria and the wider world during this period.
Apr 9, 2026 Thu 5 p.m.Historic Happy Hours - Vola's Dockside Grill
Join us for Historic Happy Hours to learn more about the research taking place in Historic Alexandria. 10% of all checks will benefit Historic Alexandria and America250 events.
Apr 10, 2026 Fri 6:30 p.m.Grown-Up Field Trip: Archaeology Museum
For the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, venture out on a four-part field trip series for adults highlighting African American history around Alexandria. Explore objects and primary sources, dive into conversations, and be ready to be hands-on as you learn more about Alexandria and American history.
Apr 15, 2026 Wed 7 p.m.Alexandria Archaeological Commission Meeting
In-person Meeting
Apr 21, 2026 Tue 7 p.m.Historic Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC)
In-person meeting
May 8, 2026 Fri 6:30 p.m.Grown-Up Field Trip: Archives
For the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, venture out on a four-part field trip series for adults highlighting African American history around Alexandria. Explore objects and primary sources, dive into conversations, and be ready to be hands-on as you learn more about Alexandria and American history.
May 14, 2026 Thu 5 p.m.Historic Happy Hours - O'Connell's Irish Pub
Join us for Historic Happy Hours to learn more about the research taking place in Historic Alexandria. 10% of all checks will benefit Historic Alexandria and America250 events.
May 19, 2026 Tue 7 p.m.Historic Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC)
In-person meeting
May 20, 2026 Wed 7 p.m.Alexandria Archaeological Commission Meeting
In-person Meeting
Jun 11, 2026 Thu 5 p.m.Historic Happy Hours - The Wharf
Join us for Historic Happy Hours to learn more about the research taking place in Historic Alexandria. 10% of all checks will benefit Historic Alexandria and America250 events.
Jun 12, 2026 Fri All-DaySails on the Potomac
As the United States commemorates the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, Sails on the Potomac will highlight Alexandria’s role in helping construct the foundation of the revolution. From the creation of the Fairfax Resolves to being the hometown of George Washington, Alexandria played a unique role in the birth of our new nation.
Jun 13, 2026 Sat All-DaySails on the Potomac
As the United States commemorates the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, Sails on the Potomac will highlight Alexandria’s role in helping construct the foundation of the revolution. From the creation of the Fairfax Resolves to being the hometown of George Washington, Alexandria played a unique role in the birth of our new nation.
Jun 14, 2026 Sun All-DaySails on the Potomac
As the United States commemorates the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, Sails on the Potomac will highlight Alexandria’s role in helping construct the foundation of the revolution. From the creation of the Fairfax Resolves to being the hometown of George Washington, Alexandria played a unique role in the birth of our new nation.
Jun 16, 2026 Tue 7 p.m.Historic Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC)
In-person meeting
Jun 17, 2026 Wed 6:30 p.m.Alexandria Archaeological Commission Meeting
In-person Meeting
Jul 21, 2026 Tue 7 p.m.Historic Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC)
In-person meeting
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.
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
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

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