Out of the Attic: Virginia Cider Week: a modern, historic tradition

Alexandria celebrates Virginia Cider Week from Nov. 15 to Nov. 24. A long-time favorite of those who crossed the Atlantic from England to Virginia...

Out of the Attic: The Pendleton Street USO

In honor of Veteran’s Day, Historic Alexandria highlights the former USO Center on Pendleton Street. During World War II, the United Service Organizations opened...

Out of the Attic: Halloween in Alexandria

The celebration of Halloween had a slow start in the American colonies, especially in New England, where its emphasis on superstition and the otherworld...

Out of the Attic: Edgar Allan Poe’s Alexandria connections

On Oct. 30 and Oct. 31, David Keltz returns to the Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum for the annual “Poe in Alexandria” performance....

Out of the Attic: Alexandria and Indigenous Peoples’ Day

On Sept. 10, 2019, Alexandria’s City Council unanimously adopted a resolution celebrating the second Monday in October of each year as Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Alexandria...

Out of the Attic: Marquis de Lafayette: A hero’s return

On Oct. 16, 1824, the Marquis de Lafayette visited Alexandria at the city’s invitation. Dubbed “The Nation’s Guest” by President James Monroe, Lafayette returned...