The stories of history come vividly to life at Jamestown Settlement.  Discover firsthand what it was like to live in those first towns and villages of the American colonies.  See the types of huts constructed by the colonists and those that would have been built by the Native Americans.  Experience the thrill of victory at the Yorktown Victory Center and learn... [Read more...]

It has a haunting sound, with harmonies and melodies that call to mind the wild winds of a Scandinavian winter and delicious tales of trolls and quick witted heroes and jovial kings who reward the gallant for bravery.  The Hardingfele is shaped like a violin, but carries extra strings which vibrate when the others are sounded, giving harmonious tones that lend... [Read more...]

The Archaeology Museum in Alexandria presents a great way to learn what it is like to participate in an archaological dig. Learn about the thrill of discovery, the drama of the ancient past revealed under the excavator's trowel. Kids will be fascinated to learn the specialized techniques employed to preserve delicate artifacts and to carefully record each... [Read more...]

Results of the auditions are in - Alexandria has a new town crier!  Check out the videos online.  Those were some pretty powerful voices trying out! The town crier position is an old one full of tradition.  Originally, the crier fulfilled a practical function, calling out public announcements and alerts, everything from legal notices to lost and found notices. ... [Read more...]

One of the best things about living in Alexandria is the richness of the local history.  In downtown Alexandria, numerous museums pay tribute to the Colonial roots of the city and significance of many locations during the Revolutionary War period.  Sometimes when we live in a great place like this, though, what happens is we do not take time to enjoy these... [Read more...]

Happy hours are a nice way to socialize with friends right after work.  Several of the Alexandria restaurants close to Ridgeleigh at Van Dorn offer happy hours and other specials you might be interested in.  Here are a few: Chadwick's Old Town - Wednesday is $5.00 Martini night and on Sunday's any bottle of wine is half price from 4:00 pm until midnight. ... [Read more...]

In the 70th annual Historic Alexandria Homes Tour, six of Alexandria's most historic private residences and their gardens will be opened for tours on Saturday, September 24, from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm.  You won't want to miss the special highlight of the tour, Duvall's Tavern.  Here, a reception for General George Washington was held in 1783 to honor him on... [Read more...]

In honor of the tenth anniversary of the September 11 events, Alexandria will hold a 9-11 Remembrance Ceremony on September 9 at noon.  This ceremony will commemorate with thanksgiving those who "responded on 9-11 without fear, acted without hesitation, and gave their lives to save others." All Americans are also encouraged to observe the "Stop and Remember"... [Read more...]