Events & Public Meetings

DateDayTimeEvent
Sep 18, 2026 Fri 8:30 a.m.Alexandria Forum: Nothing But Independence
From the creation of the Fairfax Resolves to the hometown of George Washington, Alexandria and this region played a unique role in the birth of the new nation. The Alexandria Forum, in partnership with Emerging Revolutionary War, will share the history of Alexandria and Northern Virginia during this critical time in history.
Sep 19, 2026 Sat 10 a.m.Classic Car Show
Check out classic "orphan" vehicles that are no longer manufactured. This event is co-sponsored by Packards Virginia.
Oct 29, 2026 Thu 8 p.m.Poe in Alexandria
Don't miss an unforgettable evening with America’s earliest master of the macabre - Edgar Allan Poe! Actor David Keltz returns to The Lyceum’s lecture hall to re-create Poe’s visit to Virginia in 1849, shortly before his death. This year’s performance will include short stories, poems, musings, and literary criticism.
Oct 30, 2026 Fri 8 p.m.Poe in Alexandria
Don't miss an unforgettable evening with America’s earliest master of the macabre - Edgar Allan Poe! Actor David Keltz returns to The Lyceum’s lecture hall to re-create Poe’s visit to Virginia in 1849, shortly before his death. This year’s performance will include short stories, poems, musings, and literary criticism.
Nov 12, 2026 Thu 7 p.m.The Forces Awaken!
Join us for "The Forces Awaken!" - An Evening of Philosophic Reveries! Join veteran science educator and historian Dean Howarth (The Natural Philosopher, LLC) for an evening of 19the-century science. Mr. Howarth will conduct experiments from the 19th century, much like ones conducted at Lyceum Hall in Alexandria in the 1840s and 50s.
Dec 13, 2026 Sun 2 p.m.Colonial Handbell Ringers Concert
The Colonial English Handbell Ringers bring peace to your world and joy to your hearts this holiday season as they proudly present their 2026 holiday concert “Tidings of Comfort and Joy,” presented on Sunday, December 13, at the Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum (201 S Washington St). Two performances will be offered, from 2–3 p.m. and 4–5 p.m.
Dec 13, 2026 Sun 4 p.m.Colonial Handbell Ringers Concert
The Colonial English Handbell Ringers bring peace to your world and joy to your hearts this holiday season as they proudly present their 2026 holiday concert “Tidings of Comfort and Joy,” presented on Sunday, December 13, at the Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum (201 S Washington St). Two performances will be offered, from 2–3 p.m. and 4–5 p.m.

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