In celebration of its 50th Anniversary AHS initiated a new series of events called History Behind the Scenes, which will take us out of the lecture hall for more in-depth looks at how history is being preserved and presented in Alexandria. Through tours, demonstrations, and Q&A sessions, we will talk to historians about their work.
2026 Planned Events
[Note: All dates are tentative.]
January 26, 2026—Women of the Army in the American Revolution
Zoom presentation by Rebecca Rose, author on the topic for Encyclopedia Virginia
February 25, 2026--How Martha Washington Spent the Revolutionary War
Zoom presentation by Mary V. Thompson, Mount Vernon research historian emerita
March 9, 2026—A Tory in Old Town (Nicholas Cresswell)
Zoom presentation by Ken Bancroft, who transcribed diaries and researched the life of Cresswell
April 12, 2026— Hayti: A Post-Revolutionary Free Black Neighborhood in Alexandria
Walking tour by Pam Cressey, former City Archaeologist and AHS Board Member
May 23, 2026—George Washington’s Home Town
Walking tour researched and conducted by members of the AHS Board
July 3, 2026—Alexandria’s Patriots Remembered: A Revolutionary Walk Through the Old Presbyterian Meeting House
Walking tour by Dave Heiby, superintendent of Alexandria’s Presbyterian Cemetery and AHS Board Member
September 12, 2026—Behind the Scenes in the Collections and Library at Mount Vernon
“Field trip” organized by AHS for a history-lover’s look at Mount Vernon’s offerings
October 17, 2026—Beyond the Burning Bride: Uncovering the History Behind an Alexandria Ghost Story
Walking tour by Scott Vierik, historian, History’s Confluences and AHS Board Member
More information about Behind the Scenes events will be forthcoming as details are confrimed.
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