AlexandriaHistorical

The Alexandria Historical Society is dedicated to researching, recording, discussing, and publishing every aspect of Alexandria’s contributions to the nation.

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The lecture will start at 7 p.m., and doors will open at 6:30. It is free for members. Nonmember tickets are $5. You can renew your membership at the door. Light refreshments will be provided.
First time at the Lloyd House? It’s located at 220 N. Washington St, Alexandria, VA.

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Our next history event is tonight!
Join us at the Lloyd House (not the Lyceum) for Char McCargo Bah's presentation, "Searching for the Enslaved: Those Held in Bondage by Goerge Mason IV." The lecture will start at 7 p.m., and doors will open at 6:30.

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Our next lecture is tomorrow! Join us on September 25, 2024, at 7 pm at the Lyceum for Madeline Feierstein’s lecture, “Life in Alexandria’s Civil War Prisons.” The lecture is free for members. Nonmember tickets are $5. The Lyceum is located at 201 S Washington St in Alexandria.

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Today is the 85th anniversary of the 1939 Alexandria Library Sit-In Demonstration next week, check out episode two of our two-episode podcast about this key event in Alexandria's history: https://t.co/d3RTg38y72

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Episode two will release next week.

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With the 85th anniversary of the 1939 Alexandria Library Sit-In Demonstration next week, check out episode one of our two-episode podcast about this key event in Alexandria's history: https://t.co/UN5BrrUqxO

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First time at the Lyceum? It's located at 201 S Washington St, Alexandria, VA 22314

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This Wednesday is our annual meeting and next lecture! We'll be electing new officers to the board of directors. This will be followed by Catherine Weinraub's lecture, "From Buckets to Motors: The History of the Alexandria Fire Department."

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The annual meeting will start at 7 p.m. on June 26, with the lecture following shortly afterward. Doors will open at 6:30. The lecture is free for members. Nonmember tickets are $5. You can renew your membership at the door. Light refreshments will be provided.

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First time at the Alexandria History Museum at the Lyceum? It's located at 201 S Washington St, Alexandria, VA 22314

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The lecture will start at 7 pm, and doors will open at 6:30. The lecture is free for members. Nonmember tickets are $5. You can renew your membership at the door. Light refreshments will be provided.

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Join us this Wednesday (May 22) at 7 pm at the Alexandria History Museum for Nick’s lecture, “Preserving the Past to Build a Better Future: The Work of Preservation Maryland to Save Key Resources, Invest in Historic Trades, and Promote Livable and Affordable Communities."

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The Alexandria Historical Society History Awards are tonight! Join us on April 24 at 7 pm at the Alexandria History Museum for this event. The event is free and doors open at 6:30. First time at the Lyceum? It's located at 201 S Washington St, Alexandria, VA 22314

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The event is on Wednesday April 24.

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Join us next week at the Alexandria History Museum for our annual History Awards. Not only will be recognizing the best of public history in Alexandria, we’ll also be hosting a panel on the value of a history degree and the many career opportunities it provides.

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The event will start at 7 pm, and doors will open at 6:30. The event is free for all.

First time at the Lyceum? It's located at 201 S Washington St, Alexandria, VA 22314

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*To be clear, this event is not affiliated with TED Conferences, LLC; we (and Ted) just like a good pun.

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Our Ted Talk is less than a week away!*

Join us on March 27, 2024, for Ted Pulliam’s lecture “True Tales of Old Alexandria.” His discuss two chapters from his recent book on Alexandria's history. The lecture will start at 7 pm, and doors will open at 6:30.

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The lecture is free for members. Nonmember tickets are $5. You can renew your membership at the door. Light refreshments will be provided. First time at the Lyceum? It's located at 201 S Washington St, Alexandria, VA 22314.

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To sign up for the lecture, please visit the event page on the Office of Historic Alexandria website https://t.co/YlgeBVxLyo

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Join us on Zoom on February 28, 2024, for Dr. Richard Bell’s lecture “Kidnapped into Slavery.” The Alexandria Historical Society is co-hosting this event with our friends at the Office of Historic Alexandria. The event is free to the public, but registration is required.