Why Chinquapin Park and Recreational Center?
Chinquapin Park is a 52.89 acres park located at 3210 King Street. The park which was named for the Chinquapin Oak Tree was once known as Chinquapin Village, a war housing development which was built by the government for Torpedo Factory workers. Even though the area has now been developed into a park there are still areas which are reminiscent of the Chinquapin neighborhood. In 1961 the City of Alexandria acquired the property and proposed the building of a mini amusement park. In 1971 the park was opened by former Mayor Charles E Beatley. The Recreation Center located on the site was opened in 1986. Continue reading
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. 
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. 
The Friendship Veterans Fire Engine Association (FVFEA) will be hosting its Annual Firehouse Festival at The Friendship Firehouse Museum, 107 S. Alfred St Alexandria on August 3 from 9 am to 2 pm. The Friendship Veterans Fire Engine Association is an organization which focuses on fire fighting history and fire safety. It is an active organization which hosts this event annually and it supports the preservation of the Friendship Firehouse Museum and its collections. 
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. 
Tide Lock Park is located at 1 Canal Center Plaza Alexandria. The 4.68 acres park features a biking trail as well as riverfront seating area which makes it a part of the linear park system along Alexandria's waterfront. Tide Lock Park not only provides residents with an environment to hang out while enjoying the waterfront, it also hosts an important artifact at the Park, an old historic 7 mile canal which was used to carry boats with coal. 
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. 
The Annual Birthday Celebrations of the United States and the City of Alexandria will be held at Oronoco Bay Park on the Potomac Waterfront at 100 Madison Street Alexandria on July 13 from 6 pm to 10 pm. The event will mark the 243rd birthday of the United States and the 270th birthday of the City of Alexandria.