Civil War Base Camp

Alexandria, Virginia has a rich and important history since before the American Revolution and holds the distinction of being the longest occupied City during the Civil War. As a Southern town with close proximity to the young Nations' Capitol, when Alexandria declared ties to the Confederacy it wasn't long before Federal Troops seized the City - and remained in Alexandria for four long years. Lives were forever changed throughout the United States during this period of unrest, and Alexandria has her own stories to tell.

Come stay with us for as long as you need while you explore Alexandria and the Region to experience Civil War history first-hand. Find all the tools you need right here!

Alexandria is the perfect Base Camp for Civil War sites within 20 miles like...

Arlington, Virginia (5 Miles)

• Arlington National Cemetery & Arlington House/Custis-Lee Mansion
• Freedman's Village
• Fort Ethan Allen

Washington, D.C. (6 Miles)

• Ford's Theatre
• The Petersen Boarding House
• President Lincoln's Cottage at the Soldiers' Home
• The African American Civil War Museum
• Fort Stevens
• Lincoln Memorial
• National Archives
• Library of Congress

Clinton, Maryland (14 miles)

• Surratt House Museum

Fairfax, Virginia (15 Miles)

• Fairfax Museum & Visitors Center
• Civil War Interpretive Center at Historic Blenheim
• Ox Hill Battlefield Park
• Fort Marcy
• St. Mary's Church
• Fairfax Station Railroad Museum
• Sully Historic Site
• Dranesville Tavern
• Franconia Museum

Vienna, Virginia (20 miles)

• Freeman Store/Museum

Or...if a Day Trip is more your style, Alexandria is the perfect spot to come "home" to after a day full of learning about Civil War history in Northern Virginia. Some of the more famous Civil War spots close to Alexandria include:

• Manassas, Virginia | 21 miles 
• Fredericksburg, Virginia | 42 miles
• Richmond, Virginia | 100 miles

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	Base Camp Hotel Packages
	Key to the City Civil War Edition
	Surrounding areas to visit in Northern Virginia with Civil War History Arlington | Fairfax County | Loudoun County | Prince William County & Manassas
	Learn More About Alexandria's Rich Civil War History
	Alexandria's Accessibility to Civil War Sites in the Region

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Save even more with the Key to the City Civil War Edition. This savings booklet includes free admission to nine historic sites plus information on Alexandria's Civil War attractions, a Civil War walking tour brochure and even a Civil War mobile phone tour! And, to make your visit complete, the Key to the City also includes over 88 special offers from Alexandria shops, restaurants and attractions.  Get your Key to the City for $9 at the Alexandria Visitors Center at Ramsay House | 221 King Street | Alexandria, VA | 703.746.3301. ONLY $9 - A $30 Value!