Beyond the Battlefield: A Civil War Walking Tour of Alexandria

Schedule

Sat Oct 11 2025 at 10:00 am to 11:30 am

UTC-04:00

Location

Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden | Alexandria, VA

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This walking tour tells the stories of soldiers, citizens, and self-liberated African Americans in Civil War Alexandria.
About this Event

This walking tour shares the stories of soldiers, citizens, and self-liberated African Americans in Civil War Alexandria. It covers the military occupation, the conversion of public and private buildings into hospitals, and emancipation.

Tickets are $15 per person and must be purchased in advance. The tour is limited to 12 participants and lasts approximately an hour and a half. Walking tours take place rain or shine, so please wear appropriate shoes and clothing. Members of Lee-Fendall House are free but must call or email to make a reservation (703) 548-1789 or [email protected].

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Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden, 614 Oronoco Street, Alexandria, United States

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