Events & Public Meetings

DateDayTimeEvent
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 11 a.m.Specialty Tour: Hamilton's BFF & Frenemies
Inspired by the musical Hamilton, learn how the paths of Washington, Lafayette, Jefferson, Madison, and Burr all intersected with this local tavern. Includes discussion of the issues they faced and how their choices impacted local citizens.
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 11 a.m.Swedish Marching Band Concert
Experience the music, energy, and excitement of Göta Lejon, the Marching Show Band from Gothenburg, Sweden! Talented young performers are traveling from Sweden to entertain audiences of all ages with a lively marching band and dance performance. Presented by the Alexandria Sister Cities Committee.
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 11 a.m.Specialty Tour: Hamilton's BFF & Frenemies
Inspired by the musical Hamilton, learn how the paths of Washington, Lafayette, Jefferson, Madison, and Burr all intersected with this local tavern. Includes discussion of the issues they faced and how their choices impacted local citizens.
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 15, 2026 Wed 7 p.m.Alexandria Archaeological Commission Meeting
In-person Meeting
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 11 a.m.Specialty Tour: Hamilton's BFF & Frenemies
Inspired by the musical Hamilton, learn how the paths of Washington, Lafayette, Jefferson, Madison, and Burr all intersected with this local tavern. Includes discussion of the issues they faced and how their choices impacted local citizens.
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 10 a.m.Civil War Medicine
Explore the wild world of medicine during the Civil War. Includes artifacts not usually on display.
Jul 25, 2026 Sat 11 a.m.Specialty Tour: Hamilton's BFF & Frenemies
Inspired by the musical Hamilton, learn how the paths of Washington, Lafayette, Jefferson, Madison, and Burr all intersected with this local tavern. Includes discussion of the issues they faced and how their choices impacted local citizens.
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
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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