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Explore Alexandria’s History

Read a brief history of Alexandria and find more about our history on the Historic Alexandria website and elsewhere on the internet.
Page updated on October 29, 2026 at 11:19 AM

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View the Timeline here or visit the sign on the Alexandria Waterfront, at the Torpedo Factory Art Center arcade. 

A plan of Alexandria 1749

A Brief History

Out of the Attic article, Alexandria Times

Online Resources

Alexandria Library, Local History/Special Collections

Conducting Your Own Historic Research

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History of the City's Museums

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History of City Services

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The Alexandria Oral History Center

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