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This Week in Alexandria History
Week of July 28 • 2 stories available
August 1, 1714 (312 years ago)
Accession of George I and the Hanoverian Succession
With the death of Queen Anne in 1714, the British crown passed to George I of the House of Hanover, securing a Protestant succession but also transforming the nature of imperial governance. George I, more focused on European affairs than colonial administration, relied heavily on Parliament and exercised limited direct oversight of Britain’s North American ...
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Lewis McKenzie (1810-1895): A Civic Figure of Remarkable Influence
Early Life and Business Success Lewis McKenzie, born on October 7, 1810, left an indelible mark on the history of Alexandria, Virginia, through his multifaceted contributions as a businessman, politician,…
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Spotlight Story
Posted: July 21, 2026
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ON THIS DAY — July 21, 1861: The shot that started "The Great Skedaddle" was fired by an Alexandrian. One hundred sixty-five years ago today, the...
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