Rentals and Private Events at Friendship Firehouse Museum

The current firehouse was built in 1855, was substantially remodeled in 1871, and was restored by the City of Alexandria in 1992. Event space includes the first floor engine room exhibit area and two rooms on the second floor.
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General Information

The Friendship Fire Company was established in 1774, as the first volunteer fire company in Alexandria. The current firehouse was built in 1855 and substantially remodeled in 1871, and the Friendship Firehouse Museum was restored by the City of Alexandria in 1992.

Contact the rental coordinator at Alex311 or call 703.746.4726 for booking and additional questions.

Event Spaces and Capacity

  • First floor Engine Room exhibit area (15 people)
  • Second floor meeting room and Marshall Beverly Room (40 people)
  • The entire building (55 people)

Disabled access: ADA compliant; wheelchair accessible to second floor.

Parking and transportation

Limited street parking in residential area; public parking within one block; DASH bus on King Street, less than one block away; approximately. 20-minunte walk to King Street Metro station (Blue and Yellow lines).

 

Accessibility

The museum is wheelchair accessible. A light-duty passenger elevator to second floor accommodates non-motorized wheelchairs only. The City of Alexandria complies with the terms of ADA. For reasonable disability accommodation, contact our staff at Alex 311 or 703.746.4554, Virginia Relay 711.

Guest Expectations

Please review Guest Expectations prior to arrival.

At all Historic Alexandria sites, we do not tolerate racist or derogatory jokes, comments, or harassment from our guests or staff. We value the dignity of all people who enter our sites. We are committed to creating an environment where together, we can explore Alexandria’s complex history in a manner that is respectful for all. Violators of this policy will be asked to leave the premises.