Events & Public Meetings

DateDayTimeEvent
Mar 29, 2026 Sun 11 a.m.Specialty Tour: Outlandish Apothecary
Tour this historic apothecary and learn about a few of the herbal medicines featured in Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander series of novels from cascara to dauco seeds. The tour also touches on the role of apothecaries and women in medicine in the 18th century. Recommended for ages 18 and up.
Mar 29, 2026 Sun 2 p.m.Sister Cities Whisky Tasting Planning Subcommittee
In-person meeting at Misha's Coffee House, 6 Prince Street, Alexandria.
Apr 4, 2026 Sat 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.
Apr 7, 2026 Tue 7:30 p.m.Public Records Advisory Commission
In-person meeting
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 11, 2026 Sat 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.
Apr 12, 2026 Sun 11 a.m.Specialty Tour: Outlandish Apothecary
Tour this historic apothecary and learn about a few of the herbal medicines featured in Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander series of novels from cascara to dauco seeds. The tour also touches on the role of apothecaries and women in medicine in the 18th century. Recommended for ages 18 and up.
Apr 13, 2026 Mon 7 p.m.Human Rights Commission - Executive Committee
Executive Committee meeting
Apr 13, 2026 Mon 7 p.m.Human Rights Commission - Executive Committee
Executive Committee meeting
Apr 13, 2026 Mon 7 p.m.Human Rights Commission - Executive Committee
Executive Committee meeting
Apr 15, 2026 Wed 7 p.m.Alexandria Archaeological Commission Meeting
In-person Meeting
Apr 17, 2026 Fri 5 p.m.Conversational Tour: Women Were Always Here
Kick-off the weekend with a conversational tour focused on women's experiences in the past and today led by a member of the team for the new exhibit "Women in Business: We were always here." The tour will highlight the many women over the centuries associated with Gadsby's Tavern Museum.
Apr 18, 2026 Sat 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.
Apr 26, 2026 Sun 11 a.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.
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 11, 2026 Mon 7 p.m.Human Rights Commission - Executive Committee
Executive Committee meeting
May 11, 2026 Mon 7 p.m.Human Rights Commission - Executive Committee
Executive Committee 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 20, 2026 Wed 7 p.m.Alexandria Archaeological Commission Meeting
In-person Meeting
Jun 8, 2026 Mon 7 p.m.Human Rights Commission - Executive Committee
Executive Committee 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 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 17, 2026 Wed 6:30 p.m.Alexandria Archaeological Commission Meeting
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 10, 2026 Mon 7 p.m.Human Rights Commission - Executive Committee
Executive Committee meeting
Aug 19, 2026 Wed 7 p.m.Alexandria Archaeological Commission Meeting
In-person Meeting
Sep 7, 2026 Mon 7 p.m.Human Rights Commission - Executive Committee
Executive Committee meeting
Oct 12, 2026 Mon 7 p.m.Human Rights Commission - Executive Committee
Executive Committee meeting
Nov 9, 2026 Mon 7 p.m.Human Rights Commission - Executive Committee
Executive Committee 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 7, 2026 Mon 7 p.m.Human Rights Commission - Executive Committee
Executive Committee meeting
Dec 16, 2026 Wed 7 p.m.Alexandria Archaeological Commission Meeting
In-person Meeting

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