Six Alexandria Historical Gems That Locals Don't Even Know About
Think you know Alexandria like the back of your hand? Think again! Here are six Alexandria historical gems that locals don't even know about
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Alexandria History Tours
Jul 85 min read
Washington Stays at His "Own House" then Dines at Dr. Brown's House
After meeting at Arell's Tavern in Alexandria on July 5, George Washington slept at his town house. The following day he visited his friend.
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Alexandria History Tours
Jun 126 min read
Braddock's Defeat: A Book Review
Braddock's Defeat tells the story of General Braddock's campaign during the French and Indian War. The book assesses Braddock's legacy.
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Alexandria History Tours
Apr 412 min read
George Washington and the Bank of Alexandria: Part One
The Bank of Alexandria was the first chartered bank in Virginia. George Washington was its most prominent shareholder.
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alexandriahistoryt
Mar 1714 min read
Thomas Jefferson in Alexandria: A Tale of Two Visits
Thomas Jefferson visited Alexandria, Virginia on two notable occasions. His second visit was after his election as president.
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alexandriahistoryt
Sep 22, 20236 min read
Ice For Sale! A History of Alexandria's Ice Industry
The ice business boomed in Alexandria, Virginia since the 1790s. In the 2020s, Old Town has an abundance of ice cream businesses.
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alexandriahistoryt
Sep 8, 202311 min read
Light from the Darkness! The Rise and Fall of Alexandria Gas Light Company
Alexandria’s Gas Lights Have Been Shining in the City Since 1851 Only brave souls ventured into Alexandria’s streets after sunset. The...
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alexandriahistoryt
Aug 18, 20236 min read
Alexandria and the Road to the Constitutional Convention
Alexandria, Virginia March 21, 1785 Two Virginians were no-shows. They were supposed to meet in Alexandria for an important meeting with...
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alexandriahistoryt
Aug 9, 20239 min read
Alexandria, the Fairfax Resolves, and the Road to Independence
George Mason and the Fairfax Resolves On a steep bluff below the fall line of the Potomac River, the town of Alexandria, Virginia was...
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alexandriahistoryt
Jul 12, 20238 min read
Alexandria and the Braddock Campaign
Braddock Road is a well-known road in Alexandria. At one of the road's intersections sits a cannon that is pointed west. The cannon...
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alexandriahistoryt
Apr 27, 20234 min read
Fitzgerald's Leave to Alexandria
As a former military officer, I recognize the importance of leave and liberty for troop morale. In the Marine Corps, it was common for...
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