Gadsby's Tavern in Alexandria, Virginia is one of the original taverns. It is a historic site in one of America's most historic cities!

The George Washington Masonic National Memorial is an impressive architectural structures in Alexandria and was built to honor Washington.

On New Year's Day 1942, Winston Churchill visited Alexandria, Virginia and sat in George Washington's box pew on a National Day of prayer.

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

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.

Braddock's Defeat tells the story of General Braddock's campaign during the French and Indian War. The book assesses Braddock's legacy.

William Hartshorne was a merchant in Alexandria, Virginia. He was also a Quaker and signer of the Fairfax Resolves on July 18, 1774.

George Washington used a loan from the Bank of Alexandria to fund the construction of two townhouses in Washington D.C.

The Bank of Alexandria was the first chartered bank in Virginia. George Washington was its most prominent shareholder.

Thomas Jefferson visited Alexandria, Virginia on two notable occasions. His second visit was after his election as president.

Introduction: Dr. William Rumney On July 18, 1774, the City of Alexandria will remember an important document called the Fairfax...

Dr. James Craik was George Washington's "compatriot in arms, and old and intimate friend." They were veterans of America's Revolutionary War

The ice business boomed in Alexandria, Virginia since the 1790s. In the 2020s, Old Town has an abundance of ice cream businesses.

Washington's whiskey business boomed thanks to a network of good friends and Revolutionary War veterans in Alexandria, Virginia.

Alexandria, Virginia March 21, 1785 Two Virginians were no-shows. They were supposed to meet in Alexandria for an important meeting with...

As a former military officer, I recognize the importance of leave and liberty for troop morale. In the Marine Corps, it was common for...