Historic Alexandria
Welcome to Historic Alexandria
Many of the city's premier historic sites fall under the administration of the Office of Historic Alexandria, the department of City government charged with the conservation, interpretation and promotion of these links to the past. These sites bring Alexandria's varied and storied history to life. Additionally, Alexandria has many more historic sites which are open to the public and tell a significant part of the city's historical tale.
The Office of Historic Alexandria is accredited by the American Alliance of Museum and is a member of the International Coalition of Sites of Conscience.
Support Historic Alexandria
The history of Alexandria is the nation’s history. We are surrounded by the ghost marks of wonder and wounds. Historic Alexandria strives to understand and educate about this past as we as a community look to the future. With your gift, you become a part of this history and help us preserve, share, and save the past for future generations.
Alexandria at 275
Murray-Dick-Fawcett House Historic Structures Report
Freedom House Museum Comprehensive Plan
Exhibit: Buried Ships of Robinson Landing
America 250
Plan Your Visit
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Alexandria Archaeology Museum (Open Tuesday-Sunday)
- Alexandria Black History Museum (Open Thursday-Sunday)
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Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum (Open Thursday-Sunday)
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Fort Ward Museum and Historic Site (Open Thursday-Sunday)
- Freedom House Museum (Open Thursday-Monday)
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Friendship Firehouse Museum (Open Monday February 19 and Saturdays March 16, April 27, May 18 and June 22)
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Gadsby's Tavern Museum (Open Thursday-Tuesday Spring-Summer; Thurs-Sunday Fall-Winter)
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Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum (Open Wednesday-Monday Spring-Summer; Wednesday-Sunday Fall-Winter)
Become Involved
Learn about Alexandria's Past
Historic Alexandria Museums
More City of Alexandria Historic Sites
- Alexandria African American Heritage Park
- Alexandria Union Station (historic train station)
- Archives and Records Center (by appointment)
- Contrabands and Freedmen Cemetery Memorial
- Lloyd House (administrative offices; garden open)
- Murray-Dick-Fawcett House (garden open)
Alexandria also has many fine museums and historic sites that are not City-owned. Find information on these historic attractions.
News and Information
Recent News and Information
About Historic Alexandria
Contact Historic Alexandria Administration
Gretchen M. Bulova, Director
The Lloyd House
220 N. Washington Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
703.746.4554
Contact us through Alex311 or view the Historic Alexandria Administration page.
Social Media and Newsletters
Stay Connected with Historic Alexandria
Historic Alexandria
Click on Stay Connected, above, to see the social media presence for each of our museums.
Newsletters
Sign up for with Alexandria eNews to see these newsletters in your inbox.
- This Week in Historic Alexandria (weekly)
- Alexandria Community Remembrance Project Newsletter (monthly)