
Historic Alexandria

Welcome to Historic Alexandria
Many of the city's premier historic sites fall under the administration of the Office of Historic Alexandria, the department of City government charged with the conservation, interpretation and promotion of these links to the past. These sites bring Alexandria's varied and storied history to life. Additionally, Alexandria has many more historic sites which are open to the public and tell a significant part of the city's historical tale.
The Office of Historic Alexandria is accredited by the American Alliance of Museum and is a member of the International Coalition of Sites of Conscience.
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Plan Your Visit
Note: all museums closed Sept. 21 + 22 for staff training
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Alexandria Archaeology Museum (Open Tuesday-Sunday)
- Alexandria Black History Museum (Open Thursday-Sunday)
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Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum (Open Thursday-Sunday)
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Fort Ward Museum and Historic Site (Open Thursday-Sunday)
- Freedom House Museum (Open Thursday-Monday)
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Friendship Firehouse Museum (Open Saturdays September 16, October 14, November 11, December 2 and 30.
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Gadsby's Tavern Museum (Open Thursday-Tuesday)
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Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum (Open Wednesday-Monday)
Support Historic Alexandria
Celebrate the power and impact of community philanthropy by supporting Historic Alexandria!
If you have learned, laughed, or pondered anew over the last few months, consider a donation to support the individual museums or special projects of the Office of Historic Alexandria. Your support will ensure the restoration and interpretation of Freedom House, help digitize archival materials at the Alexandria Black History Museum, research the historic fabric of the Murray-Dick-Fawcett House, support new exhibit panels at the Alexandria Archaeology Museum, or help create an Alexandria Oral History Center.
Every donation helps us preserve and tell the stories that make Alexandria what it is today. Thank you for your support of Alexandria’s history and historic sites.
Become Involved
Learn about Alexandria's Past
Historic Alexandria Museums
More City of Alexandria Historic Sites
- Alexandria African American Heritage Park
- Alexandria Union Station (historic train station)
- Archives and Records Center (by appointment)
- Contrabands and Freedmen Cemetery Memorial
- Lloyd House (administrative offices; garden open)
- Murray-Dick-Fawcett House (garden open)
Alexandria also has many fine museums and historic sites that are not City-owned. Find information on these historic attractions.
News and Information
About Historic Alexandria
Contact Historic Alexandria Administration
Gretchen M. Bulova, Director
The Lloyd House
220 N. Washington Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
703.746.4554
Contact us through Alex311 or view the Historic Alexandria Administration page.
Social Media and Newsletters
Stay Connected with Historic Alexandria
Historic Alexandria
Click on Stay Connected, above, to see the social media presence for each of our museums.
Newsletters
Sign up for with Alexandria eNews to see these newsletters in your inbox.
- This Week in Historic Alexandria (weekly)
- Alexandria Community Remembrance Project Newsletter (monthly)