From Tall Ships to Thrilling Tour: Historic Alexandria, Virginia!
About this Event
Tall Ships Weekend--Walking Tour of Historic Alexandria, Virginia, Sunday. June 14!
On the weekend the tall ships berth in Alexandria, take a stroll around the town's core. Walk in the footsteps of George Washington, and many others!
Old Town has an astonishing dense array of famous persons and events, and eye-catching architecture. Immerse yourself in one of America’s most fascinating locales.
Meet on the waterfront outside the Maritime Heritage Center, 0 Prince St., Alexandria, VA 22314
About 2 hours in length.
Our fun itinerary will select from:
• Hometown of Presidents, Generals, Admirals, Musicians, Educators
• Schools founded by George and Martha
• Torpedo Factory from the world wars
• The noted architects behind its stunning architecture
• Locale of a famous Confederate, and Union Army, sculptor
• The worst peacetime accident in Navy history
• How the town started a world war
• Locale of the biggest slave escape in U.S. history
• Historic churches and cemeteries from revolutionary days
• George and Martha’s home away from Mt. Vernon
• Civil rights sit-downs and Underground rails
• The site of the first six Presidential inaugural balls
• The nation’s narrowest houses
• Where the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence were hatched
• The first fatalities of the Civil War
• The ghostly Mysterious Stranger
• World-famous "Captain's Row"
• The floating mansion
• A presidential fistfight
• The Curse of the Black Cat
• The family that got Pierre L'Enfant fired
• Graves of the Civil War and the "Second American Revolution"
• The attack on a Revolutionary War hero
And more!
Your guide is a former “Tonight Show” writer, an ex-Presidential speechwriter, & author of the adventure novel rooted in Alexandria's wild history, The Old Town Horror--
https://www.amazon.com/OLD-TOWN-HORROR-Americas-Historic/dp/B0BW2WR85N/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
And this book on D.C.’s history, The White House’s Unruly Neighborhood: Crime, Scandal & Intrigue in the History of Lafayette Square:
https://www.amazon.com/White-Houses-Unruly-Neighborhood-Lafayette/dp/1476674868/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1555118270&sr=1-1-catcorr
And a book of fun essays on U.S. history & culture:
https://www.amazon.com/Patriots-America-Things-American-Should/dp/1596525495
Also a book on the history of Congress:
The Guide's tours are rated 5 stars on TripAdvisor!:
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g28970-d12791843-Reviews-Lafayette_Square_Tour_of_Scandal_Assassination_Intrigue-Washington_DC_District_of.html
Think history’s dull? Think again!
Lots of free street parking on the side streets south of King St. Nearest metro stop is King St., with a free trolley bus from there.
As the 250th anniversary of America approaches, take a lovely, informative walk through America's most historic town.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 29.05
