Historic Alexandria Tours

Overview

Welcome to Historic Alexandria

These sites bring Alexandria's varied and storied history to life. Many of the City's premier historic sites are owned and operated by the City of Alexandria and fall under the administration of the Office of Historic Alexandria, the department of City government charged with the conservation, interpretation, and promotion of these links to the past

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Alexandria Archaeology Museum

The Alexandria Archaeology Museum is dedicated to preserving and studying Alexandria's rich archaeological heritage and fostering within residents and visitors a connection between the past and present while inspiring a sense of stewardship and adventure

Alexandria Black History Museum

The mission of the Alexandria Black History Museum is to enrich the lives of Alexandria's residents and visitors, to foster tolerance and understanding among all cultures, and to stimulate appreciation for the diversity of the African experience. The Alexandria Black History Museum accomplishes its mission by inspiring the public to explore the integral relationship between Alexandria´s African American heritage and other cultural traditions

Alexandria History Museum at the Lyceum

Is to actively preserve and interpret this historic landmark and its collections thereby inspiring public use and enjoyment of local history

Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site

Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site actively preserves and interprets this historic landmark and its collections according to professional museum standards in order to foster a greater appreciation and understanding of its history and significance by City residents and the general public

Friendhip Fiehouse Museum

The mission of City staff regarding the Friendship Firehouse Museum is to preserve this structure as a historical record and facilitate public use and enjoyment of the history that it represents

Gadsby's Tavern Museum

Gadsby Tavern Museum consists of two buildings, a (circa) 1785 tavern and the 1792 City Hotel and Tavern. In recognition of our role as a historic resource for both residents of Alexandria and visitors the mission of the museum is to teach the public about the history of the site and to preserve the two historic structures

The Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum

The Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum one of the oldest pharmacies in the nation, exists today to promote understanding of historic public health issues inspire people with the values of Quaker founder Edward Stabler and engage the visitor in an appreciation of our local and national history by sharing the story of family´s profound effect on the community in such diverse areas as education and the published of slavery.