The Athenaeum was once the Bank of the Old Dominion now turned art gallery. Over the years the building has been home to various businesses before being purchased by the Northern Virginia Fine Arts Association in 1964 and turned into its current state, an art gallery. The Neo-Classical Greek Revival building located at 201 Prince Street Alexandria was built in 1851 and was once used as Commissionary Headquarters for the Union Army during the Civil War.
After the Battle of Bull Run/First Manassas the building served as a triage area for wounded Union soldiers. The building then served as the home of the First Virginia Bank before becoming a warehouse for pharmaceutical wholesalers, Leadbeater and Sons. The building was later purchased by the Free Methodist Church of North America in 1925 where is was used as a place of worship. The Northern Virginia Fine Arts Association subsequently purchased the building and renamed it the Athenaeum.
Today, the Athenaeum stands as an art gallery which exhibits artwork from local artists. It also serves as the perfect location for the hosting of private events such as wedding ceremonies, receptions, corporate events, workshop seminars and live music performances. The building is currently listed on the Virginia Trust and the National Register of Historic Places.
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