On July 3, 1775, George Washington formally assumed command of the Continental Army in Cambridge, MA and published his first order of the day. This is an important milestone in American history.

Fort Ward in Alexandria, Virginia has been preserved and dedicated to the history of the 68 forts that surrounded Washington D.C. throughout the duration of the American Civil War from 1861-1865.

Gadsby's Tavern in Alexandria, Virginia is one of the original taverns. It is a historic site in one of America's most historic cities!

Alexandria's waterfront is packed with history from the colonial period until today. It is worth exploring its importance in history!

The George Washington Masonic National Memorial is an impressive architectural structures in Alexandria and was built to honor Washington.

On New Year's Day 1942, Winston Churchill visited Alexandria, Virginia and sat in George Washington's box pew on a National Day of prayer.

Think you know Alexandria like the back of your hand? Think again! Here are six Alexandria historical gems that locals don't even know about

After meeting at Arell's Tavern in Alexandria on July 5, George Washington slept at his town house. The following day he visited his friend.

John Dalton was an Alexandria merchant, trustee, and a signatory of the Fairfax Resolves, which spurred the American Revolution.

Braddock's Defeat tells the story of General Braddock's campaign during the French and Indian War. The book assesses Braddock's legacy.

William Hartshorne was a merchant in Alexandria, Virginia. He was also a Quaker and signer of the Fairfax Resolves on July 18, 1774.

George Washington used a loan from the Bank of Alexandria to fund the construction of two townhouses in Washington D.C.

The Bank of Alexandria was the first chartered bank in Virginia. George Washington was its most prominent shareholder.

Thomas Jefferson visited Alexandria, Virginia on two notable occasions. His second visit was after his election as president.

Introduction: Dr. William Rumney On July 18, 1774, the City of Alexandria will remember an important document called the Fairfax...

George Washington was born February 11, 1732. However, today, we recognize his birthday on February 22. When Washington was born, the...

Dr. James Craik was George Washington's "compatriot in arms, and old and intimate friend." They were veterans of America's Revolutionary War

On Christmas Day 1776, George Washington bravely led his army across the Delaware River to attack a Hessian garrison in Trenton, New Jersey.

The Marine Corps turns 248 on November 10, 2023. In Old Town Alexandria, we have a rebuilt ship on which the Marines first deployed in 1776,

The ice business boomed in Alexandria, Virginia since the 1790s. In the 2020s, Old Town has an abundance of ice cream businesses.