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. 

On March 25, the City of Alexandria completed the purchase of the Freedom House Museum from the Northern Virginia Urban League (NVUL). This purchase will allow the City to preserve and interpret this National Historic Landmark and ensure it is open to the public for future generations.

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!  

City of Alexandria Completes Purchase of Freedom House to Preserve Historic Museum. See more news articles and information about Freedom House, 

The Franklin and Armfield Slave Pen at 1315 Duke Street was one of the largest slave trading companies in the country and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. 

Admission is $5 per person. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Plan at least 45 minutes for your visit. The museum is recommended for ages 8+. Please note that the majority of the exhibit is down a flight of stairs in the basement of this historic building. See location, hours, directions, and everything you need to know for your visit.

Help is currently needed with visitor services. Fill out the volunteer application, selecting the second activity, "Give tours of the Black History Museum, Freedom House Museum and African American Heritage Park."