Raise a glass to history at the Vive Lafayette Wine Challenge on Friday, February 21, from 7-9:30 p.m. at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, located at 134 N. Royal Street. This special evening commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Marquis de Lafayette’s February 21, 1825 visit to Alexandria with an unforgettable France vs. Virginia wine challenge.
Guests will savor six wine varieties, paired with heavy hors d’oeuvres and charcuterie, while deciding the ultimate victor—France or Virginia—in a friendly competition of grape varietals. The evening will be filled with lively tavern games, 19th-century music, and a chance to meet the Marquis de Lafayette himself.
Tickets are $100 and can be purchased online at alexandriava.gov/Shop. Get your tickets today! Please note that the event will be held on the second floor of the tavern, which is not equipped with an elevator due to the historic nature of the building.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to toast history in one of Alexandria’s most iconic venues!
For more information, visit alexandriava.gov/Historic.
For reasonable disability accommodation, contact Nicole Quinn at historicalexandria@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.4554, Virginia Relay 711.
If you prefer communication in another language, free interpretation and translation services are available to you, please email LanguageAccess@alexandriava.gov or call 703-746-3960.
For inquiries from the news media only, contact the Office of Communications & Community Engagement at newsroom@alexandriava.gov or 703.746.3969.
About Gadsby’s Tavern Museum
As America began as a nation during the late 18th century and emerged in the 19th century, Gadsby’s Tavern was the center of social and political life in Alexandria as well as the new Federal City of Washington. The tavern served as the premier gathering place for residents – including George Washington – and visitors to eat, drink, learn, and influence history. Tavern keepers John Wise and John Gadsby hosted balls, performances, and meetings, and their accommodations were known as the best by travelers near and far. Gadsby’s Tavern Museum is located at 134 North Royal Street in the heart of Old Town Alexandria and is owned and operated by the City of Alexandria. For more information, please call 703.746.4242 or visit alexandriava.gov/gadsbystavern.
About the Office of Historic Alexandria
The Office of Historic Alexandria preserves and shares the history of the City of Alexandria with eight museums, historic sites, archives, archaeology, tours, exhibits and public programs. Through powerful storytelling and confronting the City’s past, Historic Alexandria enriches the present and inspires the future. We enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors and serve as a partner in the City’s equity and inclusion initiatives. For more information, visit alexandriava.gov/Historic.