Gadsbys Tavern Museum | Alexandria, VA

Family Day at Gadsby's Tavern Museum

Location: Gadsby's Tavern Museum
Address: 134 N. Royal Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

All families are invited to Gadsby’s summer Family Days! Tour the historic tavern as Junior Docents, volunteers from grades 4 through 8, share their enthusiasm for history. And while on tour, participate in 18th century entertainments, including music and games. No reservations necessary. View Details

Family Day at Gadsby's Tavern Museum

Address: 134 N. Royal Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

All families are invited to Gadsby’s summer Family Days! Tour the historic tavern as Junior Docents, volunteers from grades 4 through 8, share their enthusiasm for history. And while on tour, participate in 18th century entertainments, including music and games. No reservations necessary. View Details

Family Day at Gadsby's Tavern Museum

Address: 134 N. Royal Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

All families are invited to Gadsby’s summer Family Days! Tour the historic tavern as Junior Docents, volunteers from grades 4 through 8, share their enthusiasm for history. And while on tour, participate in 18th century entertainments, including music and games. No reservations necessary. View Details

Family Day at Gadsby's Tavern Museum

Address: 134 N. Royal Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

All families are invited to Gadsby’s summer Family Days! Tour the historic tavern as Junior Docents, volunteers from grades 4 through 8, share their enthusiasm for history. And while on tour, participate in 18th century entertainments, including music and games. No reservations necessary. View Details

Free Father's Day Tours at Gadsby's Tavern Museum

Address: 134 N. Royal Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

Celebrate with your favorite father at a place where the Father of our Country ate, drank, and influenced history. Gadsby's Tavern Museum is pleased to offer free tours by our Junior Docents on Father's Day for all visiting fathers! Tours are offered 1 to 5 p.m., with the last tour of the day at 4:45 p.m. View Details

Jane Austen Ball

Address: 134 N. Royal Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

Step back to the time of Jane Austen at this late 1790s era ball. The evening will feature a variety of English country dances in the historic ballroom, live music, and “iced refreshments.” Period costume optional, “after-five” attire encouraged. Reservations required and advance tickets are $45 per person. No walk-in registration. View Details

Mrs. Madison Ball

Address: 134 N. Royal Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

Gadsby’s Tavern Museum is pleased to invite you to Mrs. Madison’s Ball, where guests will enjoy the most fashionable dances of 1813 and Mrs. Madison’s favorite desserts. This regency style ball is sure to live up to Mrs. Madison’s reputation for fine hospitality. The ball will be held at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum on Saturday, June 8, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. The Ball will include live music, a special dessert collation, and a cash bar. Advance tickets are $45 per person and $50 at the door, if available. Tickets may be purchased by calling 703.746.4242 or online at www.gadsbystavern.org. To prepare for the Madison Ball, dance lessons are encouraged! Learn English Country dancing from expert dance master Corky Palmer on May 23, May 30, and June 6 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. All classes are on Thursday evenings in the museum’s historic ballroom. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, Gadsby’s Tavern was the center of social and political life in Alexandria and the new Federal City of Washington. The tavern served as the premier gathering place for residents – including George Washington – and visitors to eat, drink, learn, and influence history. View Details

Presidential Salon with James Madison

Address: 134 N. Royal Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

Join President Madison as he discusses and engages guests about political and personal issues of 1813. Reservations are recommended. View Details

Presidential Salon with James Madison

Address: 134 N. Royal Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

Join President Madison as he discusses and engages guests about political and personal issues of 1813. Reservations are recommended. View Details

Tavern Day at Gadsby's

Location: Gadsby's Tavern Museum
Address: 134 N. Royal Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

Want to learn to dance like George Washington? Intrigued by the wonders of "modern" science? Tours led by costumed guides, period music and light refreshments at the annual open house at Gadsby's Tavern Museum. 1-5 p.m. Free! View Details