Alexandria Celebrates Women: How two women brought the Torpedo Factory back...
By Gayle Converse
As Alexandria celebrates its 275th birthday, one of the city’s primary attractions, The Torpedo Factory, is marking its 50th year of existence...
Alexandria Celebrates Women: History of sex work in ALX
By Gayle Converse
The “world’s oldest profession” is, shall we say, embedded in the history of the former American colonies – including in Alexandria.
To follow...
Alexandria Celebrates Women: 20th-century brothels on the Potomac River
By Gayle Converse
The years immediately following the American Civil War brought more than a cessation of hostilities to Northern Virginia – it also brought...
Alexandria Celebrates Women: 18th century clothing in ALX
By Gayle Converse
If you have searched your closet for light, comfortable apparel with which to tolerate Northern Virginia’s recent heat wave, you might want...
Alexandria Celebrates Women: Motherhood: A risky endeavor
By Gayle Converse
Alexandria and the nation have celebrated mothers this month.
Throughout its 275-year history, the city has honored many women who have contributed to...
