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$2,000 :: 120 Cameron #Cs-108, Alexandria VA, 22314
1 bed, 1 full bathHome size: 896 sq ft
Lot Size: 0 sq ft
Added: , Last Updated: 12/06/10
Property Type: Residential for Rent, Res. Condo for Rent
MLS Number: AX7480424
Listed with Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Brought to you by Will Nesbitt, Condo Alexandria / Will Nesbitt Realty LLC. Call me today at 703 765 0300, or visit my website at www.nesbittrealty.com!
Historic Alexandria Candlelight Tour
December 5, 2010 by Ace · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Activities, Alexandria, VA, Carlyle House Historic Park, Events, Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, Historic Alexandria Candlelight Tour, historic sites, holiday, Lee-Fendell House, Museums, Old Presbyterian Meeting House, old town, Old Town Alexandria, Sites and Places to See
Filed under: Activities, Alexandria, VA, Carlyle House Historic Park, Events, Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, Historic Alexandria Candlelight Tour, historic sites, holiday, Lee-Fendell House, Museums, Old Presbyterian Meeting House, old town, Old Town Alexandria, Sites and Places to See
A traditional holiday held in Alexandria featuring 4 of Old Town’s historic sites, the Historic Alexandria Candlelight Tour will welcome everyone with period music, decorations and costumed tours on December 11 and 12, 2010. The self guided Historic Alexandria Candlelight Tour will provide a free shuttle service to and from each site.
The Historic Alexandria Candlelight Tour will highlight:
- Carlyle House Historic Park
- Gadsby’s Tavern Museum
- Lee-Fendell House
- Old Presbyterian Meeting House
Carlyle House Historic Park features a display of musicians showcasing period music and seasonal greens in preparation for an 18th century holiday festivities.
Gadsby’s Tavern Museum offers hot cider while being soothed by the caroling of Singers West from West Potomac High School. Living History Foundation also will be offering an opportunity to learn 18th century dancing.
Lee-Fendell House will showcase their 19th century kissing ball and wreathing decorations, costumed tours, live piano and choral performances.
Old Presbyterian Meeting House will be dressed in holiday greenery and candle lit grandeur readily welcoming everyone into their historic beauty.
The Historic Alexandria Candlelight Tour tickets price are as follows:
- Adult: $20
- Seniors: $15
- Children (6-17 years of age): $5
To purchase tickets, please contact 703 838 4242
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Gadsby’s Tavern of Old Town Alexandria.
December 5, 2010 by Ace · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Alexandria, VA, Birthnight Ball, Events, Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, Gadsby’s Tavern Restaurant, Georgian architecture, Museums, Old Town Alexandria, Restaurants and Hang-outs, Sites and Places to See, U.S. National Historic Landmark, VA 22314
Filed under: Alexandria, VA, Birthnight Ball, Events, Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, Gadsby’s Tavern Restaurant, Georgian architecture, Museums, Old Town Alexandria, Restaurants and Hang-outs, Sites and Places to See, U.S. National Historic Landmark, VA 22314
Gadsby’s Tavern – A U.S. National Historic Landmark 1963
Gadsby’s Tavern Museum
138 N. Royal Street
Alexandria , VA 22314
Contact Number: 703 746 4242
Gadsby’s Tavern named after Englishman John Gadsby who managed the tavern from 1796 to 1808 making it the highlight of Alexandria’s economic, political and social life. Gadsby’s Tavern now houses Gadsby’s Tavern Restaurant, American Legion Post 24 and Gadsby’s Tavern Museum.
Gadsby’s Tavern was constructed with 2 buildings built in 1785 and the other as 1792 City Hotel. It is known that George Washington had frequently patronized the taverns along with the annual Birthnight Ball held in his honor.
Other prestigious guests include:
- John Adams
- Thomas Jefferson
- James Madison
- James Monroe
- Andrew Jackson
- Marquis de La Fayette
The Gadsby’s Tavern Restaurant, today offers an elegant spread for lunch, dinner and brunch in its 18th century dining rooms, wherein semi private and private dining rooms, including a courtyard and a ballroom is offered to be rented for special occasions and business functions. They also hold special celebrations such as candlelight tours, Civil War balls, teas with Martha Washington and the George Washington Birthnight Ball in honor of the colonial times.
The Gadsby’s Tavern Museum is now visited for its Georgian architecture that was preserved and maintained to its colonial design.
30 minutes Tours are offered at the Gadsby’s Tavern Museum as scheduled:
November to March:
Wednesday to Saturday – 11am to 4pm
Sunday- 1pm to 4pm
April to October:
Tuesday to Saturday- 10am to 5pm
Sunday and Monday- 1pm to 5pm
Closed- Every Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day
Admission Fees:
- Adults: $4
- Children (11 – 17 years of age): $2
- Children(Below 11 years of age): Free with a paying Adult.
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About The Alexandria National Cemetery
December 2, 2010 by Ace · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Alexandria National Cemetery, Carlyle District, City of Alexandria, Civil War, history, Old Town Alexandria, Sites and Places to See
Filed under: Alexandria National Cemetery, Carlyle District, City of Alexandria, Civil War, history, Old Town Alexandria, Sites and Places to See
Alexandria National Cemetery listed in National Register of Historic Places: 1995
The Alexandria National Cemetery
Alexandria National Cemetery is 5.5 acres of resting ground in 1450 Wilkes Street in Alexandria VA, being one of the 14 national cemeteries constructed in 1862. Originally known as Spring Garden Farm having about 4 acres of land the United States government bought additional land giving its’ current size. The Alexandria National Cemetery was burial ground for the soldiers who had passed away because of diseases, training, illnesses and results of the Civil War in the Alexandria area that was then exceeded the capacity and brought about the construction of Arlington National Cemetery.
By 1871, improvements had been made at the Alexandria National Cemetery with the addition of a fountain, Cobblestone Avenue and graveled walkways, wrought iron rostrum, pond and greenhouse. The superintendent’s lodge which is the oldest and primary building on the ground, highlights the era when the grounds was developed using reddish Seneca sandstone with River Blue Stone coping. A comfort station that was built in 1887, is the on of the few structures to survive up to date. The comfort station was altered in 1927 with the addition of a dining room, kitchen/store room and tool shed/toilet. It was only in the 1930’s when the Civilian Works Administration had begun repairs on the lodge and outbuildings and had added a flagpole.
Other Notable Persons to be buried at Alexandria National Cemetery:
Buffalo Soldiers (Cavalry Regiments of the US Army):
Private L. J. Cook, Company H, 9 US Cav, Section B Grave 3560
Corporal Lorenzo Foster, Company C, 10 US Cav, Section B Grave 3581
Private George Foster, Company C, 10 US Cav, Section B Grave 3565
Private John T. Stevenson, Company E, 10 USCT Cav, Section B Grave 3592
Musn. Joseph F. Whelen, Company LLG, 24 US Inf, Section B Grave 3606
Resting Ground at Alexandria National Cemetery
On July 7, 1922, the U.S government had erected a large granite boulder in honor of the Pursuers of President Lincoln’s Assassin. They were 4 Quartermaster Corps employees who had drowned in the Potomac River while in pursuit of John Wilkes Booth in April 24, 1865.
Alexandria National Cemetery
1450 Wilkes Street
Alexandria VA 22314
Contact Number: 703 221 2183
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$570,000 :: 125 Lee N #Dh-502, Alexandria VA, 22314
1 bed, 2 full baths
Home size: 1,200 sq ft
Lot Size: 0 sq ft
Added: , Last Updated: 12/01/10
Property Type: Residential for Sale, Res. Condo for Sale
MLS Number: AX7392269
Listed with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Brought to you by Will Nesbitt, Condo Alexandria / Will Nesbitt Realty LLC. Call me today at 703 765 0300, or visit my website at www.nesbittrealty.com!
