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History of Alexandria's George Washington Masonic National Memorial
The George Washington Masonic National Memorial is an impressive architectural structures in Alexandria and was built to honor Washington.
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Jan 238 min read
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Winston Churchill's Visit to Alexandria: New Year's Day 1942
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.
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Jan 58 min read
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George Washington and the Bank of Alexandria: Part Two
George Washington used a loan from the Bank of Alexandria to fund the construction of two townhouses in Washington D.C.
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Apr 16, 202410 min read
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George Washington and the Bank of Alexandria: Part One
The Bank of Alexandria was the first chartered bank in Virginia. George Washington was its most prominent shareholder.
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Apr 4, 202412 min read
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Dr. William Rumney: American Patriot and Washington Family Physician
Introduction: Dr. William Rumney On July 18, 1774, the City of Alexandria will remember an important document called the Fairfax...
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Mar 6, 20249 min read
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Dr. James Craik: Washington's "Compatriot in Arms, Old and Intimate Friend"
Dr. James Craik was George Washington's "compatriot in arms, and old and intimate friend." They were veterans of America's Revolutionary War
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Jan 20, 202413 min read
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Whiskey Business: Washington's Spirits Boom in Alexandria
Washington's whiskey business boomed thanks to a network of good friends and Revolutionary War veterans in Alexandria, Virginia.
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Aug 25, 20237 min read
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Alexandria and the Road to the Constitutional Convention
Alexandria, Virginia March 21, 1785 Two Virginians were no-shows. They were supposed to meet in Alexandria for an important meeting with...
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Aug 18, 20236 min read
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Alexandria and the Braddock Campaign
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...
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Jul 12, 20238 min read
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George Washington at the Old Presbyterian Meeting House
On May 9, 1798, George Washington attended a day of fasting and prayer at Alexandria's historic Old Presbyterian Meeting House.
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May 9, 20237 min read
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