In compliance with the governor’s Stay-at-Home order, the Office of Historic Alexandria (OHA) sites are closed and public programs are cancelled through June 10. Refer to the Calendar for the status of Commission and other departmental associated meetings.

Miss visiting your favorite Historic Alexandria sites? Looking for some fun historic activities to share with your kids at home? Let our staff bring history virtually to you! 

This year for Alexandria’s Giving Day (April 15, 2020), the staff of the Historic Alexandria Museums is raising money to support the preservation of the Freedom House Museum. This National Historic Landmark, located at 1315 Duke Street, was "ground zero" for the domestic slave in the Chesapeake region. Since so many sites related to the domestic slave trade no longer exist, it is imperative that we save this most important artifact - the building itself! Please make your donations on the Team Freedom House page. 

Search the Museum’s Archival Collection, comprised of the letters, invoices, account books, and ledgers of the apothecary and pharmacy business owned by the Stablers and Leadbeater families from 1792-1933, in Alexandria, Virginia.

Visitors can tour the Museum on one of the many 30 minute guided tours offered at a quarter past and quarter to the hour. The museum offers guided tours, only due to the fragility of the historic space. Public tours can accommodate up to 10 people. Admission may be purchased in the museum shop or in advance by calling 703-746-3852.

The Apothecary Museum presents one-hour specialty tours with varying themes on occasional Sunday mornings throughout the year. Advance purchase is recommended as space is limited. To find out more about the Geek Tours look for dates on Historic Alexandria's online calendar. 

The museum offers children's birthday parties for both aspiring wizards and pharmacists Find out more about Children's Birthday Parties.