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Lists and describes museums and collections by category and location. Provides notice of specific displays and activities.
Gadsby's Tavern Museum located at 134 N Royal Street Alexandria is one of the city's must visit historic museum. The museum which consists of the c. 1785 tavern and the 1792 City Hotel was operated by Mr John Gadsby from 1796 to 1808. The tavern was once an area used for dancing assemblies, theatrical and musical performances as well as meetings of local organizations. The Ballroom of the Tavern hosted George Washington's Birth night Ball and Thomas Jefferson's Inaugural Banquet. The museum currently offers special programs, tours and the hosting of private and special events. Continue reading
The Alexandria Archaeology Museum is located on the third floor of the Torpedo Factory Art Center at 105 N Union Street n Old Town Alexandria. The museum features exhibits which shows the process of Archaeology and the latest artifacts found in Alexandria. The museum offer hands on activities for kids and adults to experience the Art of Archaeology. Through the museum, The City of Alexandria along with archaeologists and students work with residents to study and manage aspects of archaeology which is important to Alexandria's history. Continue reading
The Freedom House Museum located at 1315 Duke St in Alexandria holds a very tragic story about slavery in Alexandria. The Museum was once the headquarters and holding pen for Franklin and Armfield, the largest domestic trading firm in the US. During the salve trade persons were bought and forced to the slave markets in Natchez, Mississippi and New Orleans by foot or by ship. The Museum is operated by the Office of Historic Alexandria. Continue reading
Fort Ward was the fifth-largest fort built to protect Washington DC during the American Civil War. Fort Ward was named after the first Union naval officer to die, James Harmon Ward. The museum and historic site is located inside a 45 acre park which is located at 4301 W Braddock Alexandria 22304. Continue reading
The Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum was established in 1939 after the bankruptcy of the family business The Stabler Leadbeater Apothecary. The museum is located at the original site of the family business at 105-107 S. Fairfax Street in Old Town Alexandria. The family business was founded in 1792 by Edward Stabler who operated at the location until 1933 when competition and new regulations forced the company into bankruptcy. After the bankruptcy the Landmarks Society of Alexandria acquired the property and turned it into a museum for the preservation of the items which were used during the business. Continue reading