• Preservation of Carlyle House: What if we could do it over?

    Carlyle House 121 N. Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA, United States

    Four years after the passage of The National Historic Preservation Act, the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority (NOVA Parks) began a daunting task: the restoration of the Carlyle House, an Aquia creek stone building in Alexandria, VA. Fauber Garbee, Inc., Architects directed the extensive restoration and research of Carlyle’s 1753 home and the long forgotten […]

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  • 2026 George Washington Birthday Parade

    Saturday, February 14, 2026 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Old Town Alexandria, Virginia 2026 Parade Theme George Washington: Virginia’s Son ~ America’s Founding Father In honor of George Washington’s leading role in the founding of our country during its 250th Anniversary Year 2026 Grand Marshals Michael J. Elston, Esq., National President General, Sons of the […]

  • ALX Dog Walk

    Oronoco Bay Park 100 Madison St, Alexandria, VA, United States

    The ALX Dog Walk, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, strives to educate people in the DC/MD/VA region about plastic free and sustainable living through an annual event featuring a 2-mile dog walk and community/sustainability festival. We call this educational approach, #funactivism! The beloved ALX Dog Walk annual event returns on April 18, 2026 with an exciting new […]

  • Festival of Speed & Style

    The Organizing Committee is already preparing for the Seventh Annual Old Town Festival of Speed & Style, scheduled for Sunday, May 17, 2026, with exciting new features planned to enhance the experience, elevate the event, and raise even more funds for Alexandria charities.  The Old Town Festival of Speed & Style weekend begins with the High Octane […]