The 1927 Tornado that Devastated D.C. and Alexandria
On November 17, 1927, a tornado ripped through DC and Alexandria. It destroyed 200 homes in the District and 300 structures in Alexandria. 50 were injured.
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Exploring Washington Before the Retrocession of the Western Portion to Virginia
A look at Washington before its retrocession of the western portion to Virginia. Includes a 1835 map of Washington, Georgetown, Alexandria, and two counties
Hank’s Oyster Bar Old Town History
What’s the history behind Hank’s Oyster Bar’s building in Alexandria? 1026 King St. was built in the late 19th century.
The Alexandria Slave Pen at 1315 Duke Street: From Franklin & Armfield to Price, Birch & Co.
When Union troops entered Alexandria on May 24, 1861, they found one elderly man chained to the basement floor of the slave pen at 1315 Duke Street.
Exploring Alexandria History: A Look at the Front Page of the Alexandria Gazette 110 Years Ago
Take a look back in time with us as we explore Alexandria history with a peek at the front page of the Alexandria Gazette exactly 110 years ago, on January 2nd, 1904. See the original page from the Library of Congress.
Exploring Hollin Hall, the Plantation on Little Hunting Creek
Discover Hollin Hall, the plantation on Little Hunting Creek that was deeded to Thomson Mason, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia. Learn more about this historic landmark today!
Exploring the Mid-Century Modern Hollin Hall Neighborhood in Alexandria, VA
Join us as we explore the mid-century modern Hollin Hall neighborhood outside of Old Town Alexandria, VA. We’ll take a look at an old post-war advertisement for the housing development and find out what it’s like today.
Never Built: CIA Headquarters in Alexandria
Did you know the CIA’s headquarters was almost built in Alexandria, Virginia? This Washington Post article from 1955 explains what happened.
A Look Back at an Old Omnibus Advertisement from 1854
Take a look back in time to 1854 with this old omnibus advertisement from the Daily Evening Star. Learn more about the coach service to Alexandria and the history behind it!