Tag: history
Replica historic tall ship officially approved
By Cody Mello-Klein | [email protected]
City council unanimously approved a short-term lease agreement with the Tall Ship Providence Foundation, allowing the organization to sail replica...
Your Views: Please protect the Justice Black house
To the editor:
The future of the Vowell-Snowden-Black house at 619 S. Lee St. is in jeopardy.
Not only will proposed plans for additions and modifications...
Unearthing the feminine side of tavern life
By Cody Mello-Klein | [email protected]
A dimly lit room full of men, their feet up on tables as they guzzle beer and liquor – this...
Alexandria fire carriage wins statewide artifact contest
By Cody Mello-Klein | [email protected]
The Virginia Association of Museums stoked the flames of Alexandria’s history today when it awarded the Friendship Fire Company’s 19th-century...
Alexandria artifact in running for funding
By Cody Mello-Klein | [email protected]
Alexandria’s firefighting history was reignited this week when the Virginia Association of Museums named the Friendship Fire Company’s 19th-century hose...
Letter to the Editor: Stadium decision reflects selfishness
To the editor:
Our neighbors had valid fear that their heritage, their way of life and their property rights would be impacted by a city...
Our View: Vote on T.C. lights a moral and strategic failure
Getting something from a negotiation is probably better than getting nothing, but at times there’s not a huge difference. That’s our take on city...
My View: An imaginary discussion about T.C. lights
By Denise Dunbar
City official 1: I have an idea – I think we should add lights to the T.C. Williams football stadium project.
City official...
The history beneath T.C. Williams
By Missy Schrott | [email protected]
In the back-and-forth between supporters and opponents of lights at the T.C. Williams High School stadium, proponents often ask: Why...
My View: Let’s better celebrate our waterfront
By Hal Hardaway
Alexandria needs to do a better job of celebrating our waterfront. Many residents may not be aware of the many facets of...
