History & Heritage

Located within eyesight of Washington, D.C., Alexandria's history dates back to the Colonial period. Alexandria has played a vital role in the history of America, and that influence is highlighted by the amazing historic sites located throughout the city.

George Washington called Alexandria his hometown. Thomas Jefferson entertained guests at Gadsby's Tavern. Robert E. Lee worshipped at Christ Church.

The Old Town district includes more than 4,000 historic buildings. These amazing examples of early American architecture now house small businesses and gracious homes. All are waiting to give you a modern welcome in Alexandria!

 

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Alexandria Archaeology

Alexandria Archaeology
  • 105 N. Union Street
  • #327
  • Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Phone: (703) 838-4399
  • Fax: (703) 838-6491
  • Step right into the museum's laboratory where archaeologists reconstruct Alexandria's history, fragment by fragment. Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m.


Alexandria Black History Museum

Alexandria Black History Museum
  • 902 Wythe Street
  • Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Phone: (703) 838-4356
  • Fax: (703) 706-3999
  • Originally the segregated library for Alexandria's African American residents, the museum documents the local and national history, culture and contributions of Black America. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.


Alexandria Colonial Tours

  • 201 King Street
  • Suite 302
  • Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Phone: (703) 519-1749
  • Fax: (703) 579-1937
  • Hunt through the brick-lined streets of Old Town to discover historic places and learn about George Washington and other patriots. Divide into teams and see who wins! Ages 7-11.  Map and clues available at the Chris...


Alexandria Tours

  • 221 King Street
  • Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Phone: (703) 329-1122
  • History and architecture walking tours of Old Town offered Mon.-Sat. 10:30 a.m.; Sun. at 2 p.m. from the garden of the Ramsay House Visitors Center, March-Nov, weather permitting. (Alternates with Old Town Experience's t...


Alexandria Visitors Center at Ramsay House

  • 221 King Street
  • Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Phone: (703) 838-5005
  • Alt. Phone: (800) 388-9119
  • Named for William Ramsay, Scottish merchant and city founder. Stop by for sightseeing brochures, maps, etc. Gift shop. Now open daily 9 a.m.-8 p.m.  (Handicap assistance is available at the lower King St. entra...


Alexandria's Footsteps to the Past

  • Alexandria Visitors Center
  • 221 King Street
  • Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Phone: (703) 683-3451
  • Fax: (703) 549-5752
  • Owned by a ninth-generation Virginian, this company offers a daily 90-minute history tour from Ramsay House Visitors Center. March-Dec, Mon.-Sat. at ll:30 a.m. & l:30 p.m.; Sun. at 10:30 a.m. (Jan-Feb by appoint...


Alexandria's Footsteps to the Past Ghost Tours

  • 221 King Street
  • Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Phone: (703) 683-3451
  • Fax: (703) 549-5752
  • Bring a camera and follow a lantern-carrying guide who gives you lots of early history, a little suspense and mystery and a dose of "ghost."  Tour begins at Ramsay House Visitor Center. March-Nov, Sun-Thur 7;Fri &am...


Athenaeum

  • 201 Prince Street
  • Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Phone: (703) 548-0035
  • Fax: (703) 548-0456
  • A Greek Revival building built in 1851, it was home to the Bank of the Old Dominion, where Robert E. Lee did his banking. Today it is an art gallery and home of the Northern Virginia Fine Arts Association. Open  Thu...


Campagna Center

  • 418 S. Washington Street
  • Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Phone: (703) 549-0111
  • Fax: (703) 549-2097
  • Built in 1812 as a schoolhouse, the building has been beautifully renovated with chandeliers adorning its high ceilings, lovely antiques and carpets. Maximum Capacity: Reception 175; Seated 150


Carlyle House

  • 121 N. Fairfax Street
  • Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Phone: (703) 549-2997
  • Fax: (703) 549-5738
  • A Georgian Palladian manor house built in 1753 by Scottish merchant and city founder John Carlyle. Here, five royal governors and General Braddock met to discuss funding of the French and Indian War. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4...



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trolley
king street
Running 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, this free trolley runs between N. Union Street and the King Street Metro station, making lots of stops for hopping on and off to check out all the shops, restaurants and attractions found along Old Town's main thoroughfare. read more