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Приєднався 6 лип 2012
Welcome to Historic Alexandria! With more than 250 years of history and hospitality to its credit, Alexandria offers an array of historic and cultural attractions. Alexandria's many historic homes, churches, businesses and museums allow residents and visitors alike to experience the hand of the past that makes our city the charming and historic town it is today. Visit City of Alexandria museums and historic sites and discover our past, present and future!
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Benjamin Thomas Memorial Program 2024
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The Alexandria Community Remembrance Project, part of the Office of Historic Alexandria, presents the annual remembrance program for Benjamin Thomas, a 16-year old African American teenager who was lynched in Alexandria on Aug. 8, 1899. Skip to 17:14 where the program begins in the video. The 2024 remembrance program was held at Shiloh Baptist Church in Alexandria, where 600 people also gathere...
250th Anniversary of the Fairfax Resolves
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The City of Alexandria commemorates the 250th anniversary of the writing of the Fairfax Resolves, a pivotal moment when Virginia colonists penned a document that challenged British authority and inspired the fight for independence. To learn more about Alexandria's rich and complex history, visit us online at AlexandriaVA.gov/Historic.
In the Pines book talk with Dr. Grace Elizabeth Hale
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Author and University of Virginia Commonwealth Professor of American Studies and History Grace Elizabeth Hale discusses her 2023 book, In the Pines: A Lynching, A Lie, A Reckoning. Part history and part memoir, In the Pines tells the story of the 1947 lynching of Versie Johnson who had been accused of raping a white woman and was being held in the Piney Woods jail by Hale’s grandfather, who was...
Historic Structures Report for MDF House at Prince and St. Asaph Streets
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The City engaged Glavé & Holmes Architecture (G&H) in 2022 to perform a Historic Structure Report (HSR) to summarize the history and evolution of the Murray-Dick-Fawcett (MDF) House and document its form, materials, and condition. This would precede the creation of a Comprehensive Plan to develop the property into a destination for public visitation and heritage tourism. The HSR was funded by t...
1315 Duke Street Comprehensive Plan
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The Freedom House Museum at 1315 Duke Street is housed in what remains of a large complex devoted to trafficking thousands of Black men, women, and children from 1828 - 1861. In partnership with the Urban League of Northern Virginia, the Office of Historic Alexandria assisted with operations of the Museum starting in February 2018 and purchased the building in 2020. In May 2022, the Museum reop...
The 1837 Dorcas Allen Case
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Dr. Alison Mann discusses Dorcas Allen, a 19th century woman living with her husband and four children as a free Black woman in Washington D.C. She was enslaved by James Birch, imprisoned in Alexandria, and tried for the murder of her two youngest children. A jury acquitted her by reason of insanity and, with John Quincy Adams’ assistance, she regained her freedom. This is a story of African Am...
Kidnapped into Slavery Lecture: Richard Bell
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Dr. Richard Bell is professor of History at the University of Maryland and author of the book “Stolen: Five Free Boys Kidnapped into Slavery and their Astonishing Odyssey Home,” which was a finalist for the George Washington Prize and the Harriet Tubman Prize. Lecture was co-sponsored by the City of Alexandria and the Alexandria Historical Society. To learn more about Alexandria rich and comple...
Alexandria Forum
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The Alexandria Forum, through scholarly research and community-driven approaches, explores historical topics related to Alexandria. On October 20th, the Office of Historic Alexandria will hosted this day-long conference with the theme - The Waterfront Revisited: Birth and Rebirth, 1730-2023. The program was held at the Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum and explored the theme of revealing ...
Nora Partlow
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To round out our Hispanic Heritage Month Oral History series, let us hear from Nora Partlow. Nora is owner of St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub in Del Ray. She was born in 1949 in Cuba has lived in Alexandria since 1985. She recalls growing up on her grandfather’s farm outside of Holguín, Cuba, before moving to New Jersey, attending school in the United States, getting married, coming to Virginia to live h...
Evelin Urrutia
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For Hispanic Heritage Month, let's meet Evelin Urrutia. Evelin is the Executive Director of Tenants and Workers United, a non-for-profit organization in Arlandria-Chirilagua that advocates organizes the local community. She was born in 1977 in El Salvador her mother immigrated to the U.S. in 1988 during the Civil War. Evelin grew up in Alexandria reflects on her experiences in the City. Listen ...
Priscilla Izar Oral History
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Today's Hispanic Heritage Month Oral History is courtesy of Priscilla Izar. Priscila was born in São Paolo, Brazil. She has lived for several years in Alexandria with her husband daughters. She reflects on growing up in Brazil, receiving her degrees in urban planning, living in Alexandria. Listen to Priscilla tell her story or read more here: media.alexandriava.gov/docs-archives/historic/info/i...
Miguel Blancas Oral History
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It is Hispanic Heritage Month! Each week we will be highlight an oral history that features stories from our City’s Latino/a community. Today let's meet Miguel Blancas. Miguel came to Northern Virginia after meeting his wife in a study abroad program in Spain. He started working for the City of Alexandria in the Court Service Unit but when COVID hit, he shifted to working for the Emergency Oper...
Juneteenth in Alexandria: An Interview with Audrey Davis
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Audrey Davis, Director of African American History with the Office of Historic Alexandria, explains Juneteenth and how Alexandria has celebrated the day for generations. The Office of Historic Alexandria is a department of the City of Alexandria, Virginia. To learn more about Alexandria's rich and complex history visit us online at www.AlexandriaVA.gov/Historic.
Wreath Laying Ceremony in Memory of Joseph McCoy 2023
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Wreath Laying Ceremony in Memory of Joseph McCoy 2023
Benjamin Thomas Lynching Memorial 2022
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Benjamin Thomas Lynching Memorial 2022
Patton and Rommel: The Missing Generals of D-Day lecture
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Patton and Rommel: The Missing Generals of D-Day lecture
1972 Gadsby's Tavern Museum Deed Signing
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1972 Gadsby's Tavern Museum Deed Signing
Birthnight Ball at Gadsby's Tavern: A History
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Birthnight Ball at Gadsby's Tavern: A History
Irma Stern and the Paradox of South African Art
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Irma Stern and the Paradox of South African Art
Reparations at Virginia Theological Seminary Part 2
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Reparations at Virginia Theological Seminary Part 2
Well done gentlemen.
I live in Alexandria, and I was there for this event. How I love living here! Let's form a more perfect union in November.
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The production of them was also quite dangerous and toxic for the workers apparently.
Damn superlative presentation Damn good job if this were a book you could not stop reading
I am at the site now. Thanks alot for this. Perhaps it would be a good idea to create a QR code and place it in pamphlets and the Alexandria visitor periodicals moving forward, linking the video. Just an idea.
As a native Washingtonian and urban planner this is a good piece of Black history research on Black Washington.
your american bias is showing_who planned d-day-who was the land commander for two months????
Yeah and he tried blaming the British for their codes being broken in North Africa . It was the American attachés incompetence that caused the intelligence leaks. He was removed from North Africa soon after
This was my grandfathers brother.
Jackie, I see you. Now to distinguish your voice! Lovely inspiration.
Slide 19 presentation is so confusing; why are there bullets that say something different than the presentors. So confusing.
John Mckee
Syphax-Mckee
Best tour of brandywine. I have been on three of them
A wonderful job, thanks!
Say his name.... Benjamin Thomas
So sad
Awesome lecture!
ran into this lecture and Q&A last night on television--C-span--without these pictures---FASCINATING
BRILLIANT LOOK at the guides that helped us navigate our gay world in the days before the internet. I can't wait until my opportunity to interview Dr. Gonzaba for my #GayBarchives show. #ilovegaybars
Is this report available in hard copy?
this is a fake holiday the slaves were freed by the republican party before this date while the democrat party wanted to keep slavery going and then they started the kkk after. real history learn it or be doomed to repeat it.
It's June 16th 2022 and im in the mood for some Juneteenth celebration! Living abroad, such theatrical celebrations are rare, but thanks to the Historic Alexandria Museum and of course the WASHINGTON REVELS JUBILEE, my mood is definitely on and I am so enjoying this video. Thanks to Virginia and to the Jubilee singers that I can enjoy my history abroad! As we say in the local language Asante Sana - thank you very much. Queen Mother Dunenyo 1st of Ghana a/k/a Dr. Dashanaba King
Fascinating
Great detail. My interest is my ancestor fought at Brandywine. My best research is that he was part of Armstrong's soldiers and was on the left flank. He may have been wounded but needs to be confirmed. Thank goodness he was not killed....hence I'm able to write this note.
Wade in the water is my favorite! Alvin Ailey made sure that song would never be forgotten. Great program
G_d Save the Queen!
A very informative step-by-step description of Sullivan's troops and sentry outpost communication; a great addition to an already great book. I live near the Squire Cheyney farm and visit the area covered in this video often. Thank you both for a great presentation!
Will you be posting any other videos from the 3 June D-Day virtual presentation?
Yes, hopefully by June 18 we will have the full presentation posted that premiered Mr. Fischman's interview.
@@HistoricAlexandriaVA Thanks for the update.
Both D-Day lecture videos have now been posted.
@@HistoricAlexandriaVA Thanks! :-)
That's My Dad.....He's 96 and still living in Alexandria......and I Live in Texas. Quite ironic that I would move to Texas, raise a family. The Battleship Texas is now a museum at San Jacinto Battleground. Texas children saved pennies to help fund the ships repairs. Thank you kind "Mr. Historian" for making this
I'll make sure my coworker, Mr. Historian (Jim), sees your comment.
Darllene: So glad that your dad is still with us! My dad was also a WWII vet. who participated in the Normandy Invasion with the U.S. Army Artillery. He died 4 years ago, but he would have been 97 this year. I wonder if he ever met your dad! (His name was Bernard Brand.) Moreover, he was also awarded the French Legion of Honor distinction by the Govt. of France for his efforts to help liberate France from the Nazis.
@@michaelbrand8279 Hi Michael....When and where did your dad receive the Honor medal? My dad's was a little later than others. I think it was 2019 at the French EMbassy in D.C. Where did your dad reside? How old are you Michael? Our country must get back to the IDEALS of our greatest generation !
@@darleneduck I think that my dad received his medal in 2014 or 2015. He was living in southern Indiana then; so, he was invited to the French Consulate in Chicago to receive his award. However, he couldn't travel easily for long distances then because of limited mobility due to old age, past injuries, & several joint replacements. Consequently, he received his medal, certificate, & official letter from the French Gov't. via mail. I'm 61 now. "Our country must get back to the IDEALS of our greatest generation !" Wow -- it's like you were reading my mind!!!
@@darleneduck Here's a photo of my dad (from 2014) wearing his French Legion of Honor Medal. Happy Fathers' Day to your dad today! :-) facebook.com/photo?fbid=10214645988133181&set=a.10211834066796905
The world will hopefully take a big lesson from this.
Such a great book!
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Bravo! Your sounds, stories, and spirits enrich us and fill us with heartfelt joy.
Very interesting .did not know Dr. Johnson could not work at the Alex hospital when he raised funds for the building of it. Completed in 1916.
I'm so happy I found this tonight. I saw you all live at the New Spire Arts in Frederick, MD in 2019 and so enjoyed the singing, dancing and stories - it was incredible and I hope to see you live again soon.
I really enjoyed Char MsCargo Bah’s presentation. Can’t wait to see what else she . uncovers.
Great content! Very informative. 👍🏾
Great content! Thank you for bringing this history to light. 🤗
Interesting!! Nice job!
Nice job
Very well done! And most informative!
Thank you!
Great presentation, but the title of the video is misspelled.
Oh thanks!
Great video dude! Good quality content! 👌
So great!! Thanks for sharing this!