Join the Colonial Handbell Ringers as they present their festive holiday musical show! Get into the holiday spirit as you listen – and sing along – with their performance of holiday classics using a long set of Whitechapel bells. One-hour shows December 16 at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Free – first come, first served. No reservations and seating capacity is limited. Learn about the Colonial Ringers' holiday concerts at other venues by visiting their website.

The Lyceum will be closed to the public on Thursday, November 22 for Thanksgiving, Monday, December 24, Tuesday, December 25, and Tuesday, January 1. Looking for the perfect holiday gift? Visit the Historic Alexandria Store this holiday season and find something for everyone on your list! We have books, children’s toys, and other local gift items, including the largest selection of Historic Alexandria Ornaments in Old Town.

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This exhibition traces the experiences of local people during the first World War. The homes, hospitals, factories and shipyards of wartime Alexandria come back to life through the use of rare images, archival and modern-day video clips, quotes from participants, original objects including weapons, period music, and scale models. Exhibit open June 30, 2017 through November 11, 2019

George Washington is represented in the Alexandria History Museum''s collection with items created to commemorate, and celebrate, his life and achievements. Learn about the sampler and two other artifacts from the 19th century that show how he was greatly admired at home, nationally, and abroad.

To commemorate the anniversary of American entry into World War II, Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum presents an online exhibit, The Five Payne Brothers: An Alexandria Family & Their Service.