Back by Popular Demand: “Hamilton’s BFF & Frenemies” Returns to Gadsby’s Tavern Museum This July
Step into the stories behind the nation’s founding as the popular specialty tour Hamilton’s BFF & Frenemies returns to Gadsby’s Tavern Museum. Offered every Saturday from July 5 through July 26, 2025.
Inspired by the musical Hamilton, learn how the paths of Washington, Lafayette, Jefferson, Madison, and Burr all intersected with this local tavern. Includes discussion of the issues they faced and how their choices impacted local citizens. Tours take place from 10–11 a.m. Tickets can be purchased online.
Please note: The tour involves ascending and descending stairs. Guests should arrive no later than 5 minutes before tour time to check in.
Location: Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal Street, Alexandria
Dates: Saturdays, July 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2025
Tickets: $15 per person or $12 for Historic Alexandria members. Reserve your spot today!
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.
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.