A World War II Walking Tour of Alexandria

Name: A World War II Walking Tour of Alexandria
Start: 2025-08-30T10:30:00-04:00
End: 2025-08-30T12:00:00-04:00
Location: Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden

Schedule

Sat Aug 30 2025 at 10:30 am to 12:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden | Alexandria, VA

Discover the history of Alexandria during the Second World War, including notable places, events and Alexandrians who served.
About this Event

Alexandria was a bustling town during the Second World War filled with servicemen and women and civilians contributing to the war effort. On this two-mile walk around Old Town, visit sites where history took place and buildings where notable Alexandrians, including a Tuskegee Airman and a member of the 101st Airborne, lived before serving their country. In addition, learn of the top-secret intelligence facility known as P.O. Box 1142.

This tour begins at Lee-Fendall and ends at the Torpedo Factory by the waterfront. The tour will last approximately 1.5 hours. Walking shoes and water are highly recommended. The tour will take place rain or shine.

Tickets are $15 per person and free for museum members. Questions? Please e-mail [email protected] or call the museum at (703) 548-1789.