Events & Public Meetings

DateDayTimeEvent
May 1, 2026 Fri 7:30 p.m.Traditional Music Series Concert at The Lyceum
Dylan Foley & Matt Mancuso in Concert at the Historic Lyceum. Dylan Foley and Matt Mancuso are New York-based musicians who frequently collaborate in the Irish traditional music scene. They are both accomplished fiddle players and have appeared on several albums and at festivals together.
May 2, 2026 Sat 11 a.m.Specialty Tour: Peeling Back the Layers
Explore Gadsby's Tavern Museum top to bottom, including spaces rarely opened to the public, and understand how the buildings have changed over time. Wear comfortable shoes and bring your camera!
May 2, 2026 Sat 6 p.m.2026 Alexandria Sister Cities’ Whisky Tasting
The City of Alexandria’s Sister Cities Committee invites whisky lovers and curious sippers alike to its annual signature event—the 2026 Alexandria Sister Cities’ Whisky Tasting. Guests will enjoy a guided tasting across the whisky regions of Scotland, gaining insights into the craftsmanship and culture behind each pour. Minimum Age: 21
May 5, 2026 Tue 7:30 p.m.Public Records Advisory Commission
In-person meeting
May 7, 2026 Thu 9 a.m.Oral History in the Mid-Atlantic Region Conference
Oral History in the Mid-Atlantic Region (OHMAR), in partnership with The Alexandria Oral History Center, invite you to our 2026 Annual Conference, themed “Witnessing State Violence: Oral History and Liberatory Praxis.” The theme encourages attendees to think critically about the role that oral history has in documenting and resisting state violence.
May 8, 2026 Fri 9 a.m.Oral History in the Mid-Atlantic Region Conference
Oral History in the Mid-Atlantic Region (OHMAR), in partnership with The Alexandria Oral History Center, invite you to our 2026 Annual Conference, themed “Witnessing State Violence: Oral History and Liberatory Praxis.” The theme encourages attendees to think critically about the role that oral history has in documenting and resisting state violence.
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 9, 2026 Sat 11 a.m.Specialty Tour: Peeling Back the Layers
Explore Gadsby's Tavern Museum top to bottom, including spaces rarely opened to the public, and understand how the buildings have changed over time. Wear comfortable shoes and bring your camera!
May 13, 2026 Wed 8 a.m.Historical Restoration and Preservation Commission
In-person Meeting
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 16, 2026 Sat 11 a.m.Specialty Tour: Peeling Back the Layers
Explore Gadsby's Tavern Museum top to bottom, including spaces rarely opened to the public, and understand how the buildings have changed over time. Wear comfortable shoes and bring your camera!
May 18, 2026 Mon 7 p.m.George Washington Birthday Celebration Committee
In-person meeting
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
May 23, 2026 Sat 11 a.m.Specialty Tour: Peeling Back the Layers
Explore Gadsby's Tavern Museum top to bottom, including spaces rarely opened to the public, and understand how the buildings have changed over time. Wear comfortable shoes and bring your camera!
May 26, 2026 Tue 7 p.m.Sister Cities Committee Dundee and Helsingborg
In-person meeting
May 30, 2026 Sat 11 a.m.Specialty Tour: Peeling Back the Layers
Explore Gadsby's Tavern Museum top to bottom, including spaces rarely opened to the public, and understand how the buildings have changed over time. Wear comfortable shoes and bring your camera!
May 31, 2026 Sun 1 p.m.16th Annual D-Day Commemoration
The 16th Annual D-Day Commemoration will take place on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at John Carlyle Square. This free, family-friendly event will bring the spirit of the 1940s to life with World War II reenactors and historical displays, Live 1940s jazz music and swing dancing, Children’s activities and educational exhibits, and a commemorative ceremony.
Jun 4, 2026 Thu 7 p.m.Lecture: Operations Tiger & Neptune -D-Day at Sea
The lecture, "Operation Tiger and Neptune - D-Day at Sea" by Rear Admiral Samuel Cox, US Navy (Ret.) and Director of the Naval History and Heritage Command, will explore the strategic, historical, and human dimensions of D-Day and the Allied campaign in Normandy. Sponsored by the Alexandria-Caen Sister City Committee.
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 12 p.m.Sails on the Potomac/48th ALX Jazz Fest
The ALX Jazz Fest will celebrate its 48th annual event as part of the Sails on the Potomac series of activities commemorating the USA’s 250th anniversary. As part of this 3-day festival, the ALX Jazz Fest will expand its programming to celebrate Alexandria’s musical past, present, and future. Kicking off with an opening ceremony on Friday June 12th ...
Jun 13, 2026 Sat 12 p.m.Sails on the Potomac/48th ALX Jazz Fest
The ALX Jazz Fest will celebrate its 48th annual event as part of the Sails on the Potomac series of activities commemorating the USA’s 250th anniversary. As part of this 3-day festival, the ALX Jazz Fest will expand its programming to celebrate Alexandria’s musical past, present, and future. Kicking off with an opening ceremony on Friday June 12th ...
Jun 14, 2026 Sun 12 p.m.Sails on the Potomac/48th ALX Jazz Fest
The ALX Jazz Fest will celebrate its 48th annual event as part of the Sails on the Potomac series of activities commemorating the USA’s 250th anniversary. As part of this 3-day festival, the ALX Jazz Fest will expand its programming to celebrate Alexandria’s musical past, present, and future. Kicking off with an opening ceremony on Friday June 12th ...
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
Jun 18, 2026 Thu 7 p.m.Alexandria’s Sister Cities’ Concert for America250
Music of the American Revolution: The 250th for Alexandria’s Sister Cities’ Concert. Come celebrate the 250th anniversary of America’s War for Independence with renowned music historians David & Ginger Hildebrand for performances of special period music. The Hildebrands will don period attire to discuss and perform music.
Jul 15, 2026 Wed 7 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
Sep 16, 2026 Wed 7 p.m.Alexandria Archaeological Commission Meeting
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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