Join Us for “Death at the City Hotel” at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum this Friday

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Join Us for “Death at the City Hotel” at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum this Friday

You might know some of Alexandria’s famous ghost stories, but do you know the real stories behind them? Join us for “Death at the City Hotel” on Friday, October 17, 2025, at 7 p.m. at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 North Royal Street, Alexandria.

Explore the truth behind Alexandria’s most haunting tales—including two connected to Gadsby’s Tavern itself—and discover why these legends evolved into the ghost stories told today. The evening includes creating your own paranormal (or is it?) communication pendulum tool, plus one drink ticket. Come ready to mingle and share your thoughts—these stories might reveal more about the present than the past!

Death at City Hotel program at Gadsby's

Tickets are $35 for general admission and $30 for Office of Historic Alexandria members and volunteers and are available at AlexandriaVA.gov/Shop.

Experience the haunting legacy of Edgar Allan Poe later this month at “Poe in Alexandria” at The Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum on October 29 and 30.  Don’t miss this unforgettable evening with America’s earliest master of the macabre, Edgar Allan Poe, brought to life by acclaimed actor David Keltz. Doors open at 7:15 p.m., and the performance begins at 8 p.m. Wine and beer will be available for purchase.

Learn more and reserve your tickets today at AlexandriaVA.gov/Shop.

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.