Nicholas Trist was fired from his job as commissioner to Mexico in October 1847. However, he ignored his recall order and stayed on the job. By February 1848, he had successfully negotiated the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. That treaty ended the Mexican American War and led to one of the largest land acquisitions in U.S. history.

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.

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

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.

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

Alexandria’s Gas Lights Have Been Shining in the City Since 1851 Only brave souls ventured into Alexandria’s streets after sunset. The...

Alexandria, Virginia March 21, 1785 Two Virginians were no-shows. They were supposed to meet in Alexandria for an important meeting with...

George Mason and the Fairfax Resolves On a steep bluff below the fall line of the Potomac River, the town of Alexandria, Virginia was...

Braddock Road is a well-known road in Alexandria. At one of the road's intersections sits a cannon that is pointed west. The cannon...

As a former military officer, I recognize the importance of leave and liberty for troop morale. In the Marine Corps, it was common for...