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Facts You Should Know About The Athenaeum In Alexandria

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. Continue reading

Facts You Should Know About The George Washington Masonic National Memorial

masonic temple from foot of hill
George Washington Masonic National Memorial
The George Washington Masonic National Memorial sits atop Shooter's Hill and is one of Alexandria's most recognizable landmarks. The memorial was constructed in 1922 and is dedicated to the memory of the late George Washington, the first President of the United States and a Mason. In 2015 it was designated a National Historic Landmark for its architecture and rich history as one of the largest scale private memorials to honor Washington. The George Washington Masonic National Memorial serves as a community center, research center, library, performing arts venue and a meeting site for Masonic Lodge members. Continue reading