The Alexandria Historical Society is dedicated to researching, recording, discussing, and publishing every aspect of Alexandria’s contributions to the nation.
Alexandria, VA
Joined May 2013
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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: historysconfluences.substack…
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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: historysconfluences.substack…
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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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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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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.
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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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.
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To sign up for the lecture, please visit the event page on the Office of Historic Alexandria website shop.alexandriava.gov/EventP…
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Our October lecture is tonight! Join us at the Lyceum on Wednesday, October 25 at 7 p.m. for Dr. Abby Schreiber's talk "'New Perspectives on the Old Waterfront: Early Wharves of Alexandria." Doors open at 6:30. Remember the lecture is free for members. Nonmember tickets are $5.
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Our September lecture is tonight! Join us at the Lyceum on Wednesday, September 27 for Dr. Tatiana Niculescu's lecture "'Wide-awake Merchants' and Reform-minded Women: A Peek into Alexandria's Early 20th Century Jewish Community - The Rosenfeld Family of 518-520 King Street."
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Our September lecture is next week! Join us at the Lyceum on Wednesday, September 27 for Dr. Tatiana Niculescu's lecture "'Wide-awake Merchants' and Reform-minded Women: A Peek into Alexandria's Early 20th Century Jewish Community - The Rosenfeld Family of 518-520 King Street."
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Our September lecture is coming up in just a few weeks! Join us at the Lyceum on Wednesday, September 27 at 7 pm for Dr. Tatiana Niculescu's lecture on how Max and Jennie Rosenfield recreated and maintained a Jewish social identity in early 20th-century Alexandria.
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Many thanks to Dr. Eleanor Breen for her fascinating and illuminating talk yesterday about the great work being done by Alexandria Archeology.
Want to learn more about archeology in our city? Check out the Alexandria Archaeology Museum located in the Torpedo Factory.
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Our June lecture is tonight! Join us at the Lyceum on June 28 at 7 pm for a lecture that digs into the city’s history. Our next speaker, City Archaeologist Dr. Eleanor Breen is the director of Alexandria’s archaeology program.
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Our June lecture is coming up on Wednesday! Join us at the Lyceum on June 28 at 7 pm for a lecture that digs into the city’s history. Our next speaker, City Archaeologist Dr. Eleanor Breen is the director of Alexandria’s archaeology program.
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Our June lecture is coming up in just a few weeks! Join us at the Lyceum on June 28 at 7 pm for a lecture that digs into the city’s history. Our next speaker, City Archaeologist Dr. Eleanor Breen is the director of Alexandria’s archaeology program.
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Our next lecture is tonight! Join us at the Lyceum at 7 pm for Susan Dilles’ lecture, “ The Jewish Community of Northern Virginia.” Remember the lecture is free for members. Nonmember tickets are $5. The Lyceum is at 201 S Washington St, Alexandria, VA 22314
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