The Alexandria Historical Society is pleased to announce its upcoming lecture on Civil War Military Prisons in Alexandria on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington Street, Alexandria, VA. Starting at 7:00 p.m., local historian and expert guide Madeline Feierstein will present her research on the five military prisons of Alexandria during the […]

Discover Alexandria's rich history on the Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex Tour, an 82-acre outdoor museum that spans over 200 years of our nation's past. Led by expert guides from Gravestone Stories, this walking tour is perfect for history lovers interested in Alexandria’s role during the Civil War and beyond.   Explore the lives of individuals […]