Calendar of Events

Events & Public Meetings

Date    TimeEvent
Mar 29, 2025 Sat 10:00 AMTour: Fort Ward the Lewis Cass White Exhibition
Come explore the special exhibition, "Lewis Cass White: Preserving the Legacy of Fort Stevens," at Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site. The exhibition highlights the efforts of a Civil War veteran to recognize and preserve the site of Fort Stevens, where the only battle in the Defenses of Washington occurred.
Mar 30, 2025 Sun 11:00 AMSpecialty 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.
Apr 4, 2025 Fri 7:00 PMTavern Games Night: Remember the Ladies!
Cover includes tavern games and a themed presentation with the crowd-favorite jeopardy game. This month's presentation + jeopardy theme: Remember the ladies! Women's History month might be over, but Women's History never stops!
Apr 8, 2025 Tue 7:00 PMLecture: Unearthing History: Mount Vernon's Cherry
Find out more about the amazing treasure trove of 250-year-old bottles and perfectly preserved cherries and berries that Mount Vernon archaeologists unearthed from under the Mansion in 2024! The Mount Vernon archeology team will talk about how this extraordinary discovery provides a powerful glimpse into 18th century culture.
Apr 13, 2025 Sun 11:00 AMSpecialty Tour: Poisons at the Apothecary Museum
Come 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 ages 18 and up.
Apr 15, 2025 Tue 7:00 PMHistoric Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC)
In-person meeting
Apr 17, 2025 Thu 7:00 PMMeaningful Conversations:Building Your Own Network
Join us as we resume our meaningful conversations that explore and celebrate the diversity of cultures and peoples in our area, address the attitudes and behaviors that still divide us, and seek remedies grounded in the recognition that we are one interconnected, interdependent human family.
Apr 19, 2025 Sat 10:00 AMSpecialty 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.
Apr 23, 2025 Wed 6:30 PMACRP McCoy Remembrance
Alexandria Community Remembrance Project McCoy Remembrance at Roberts Memorial with a special guest speaker.
Apr 24, 2025 Thu 6:30 PMPoem in Your Pocket Celebration
The new Poet Laureate for the City of Alexandria will lead the “Poem in Your Pocket Celebration” will host this event at the Athenaeum, (201 Prince Street). The formal program begins at 7 p.m. The Poet Laureate will be joined by winning poets of the 2025 DASHing Words in Motion poetry contest, who will have their poems displayed inside the DASH buses ...
Apr 26, 2025 Sat 6:00 PMWhisky Tasting for 4/26/2025
The City of Alexandria's Sister Cities Committee invites you to an evening of Scotch and camaraderie as whisky enthusiasts lead a guided tasting across the five whisky regions of Scotland. Minimum Age: 21
May 4, 2025 Sun 2:00 PMA Toast to Joe Reeder
Join Historic Alexandria for a garden party at Murray-Dick-Fawcett house, 517 Prince Street, celebrating the 98th birthday of Joe Reeder. Enjoy house tours, refreshments, and live music for a fundraiser benefitting Joe’s beloved Murray-Dick-Fawcett House.
May 20, 2025 Tue 7:00 PMHistoric Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC)
In-person meeting
Jun 7, 2025 Sat 10:00 AMRiverRenew Hooffs Run Dedication Day
Celebrate RiverRenew's restoration of Hooffs Run with the dedication of new historical signage in African American Heritage Park and family-friendly activities focused on native plantings.
Jun 17, 2025 Tue 7:00 PMHistoric Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC)
In-person meeting

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