“The Gallant Young Carlisle of Alexandria”: Remembering George William Carlyle

Schedule

Tue Nov 11 2025 at 02:00 pm to 03:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

121 N Fairfax St, Alexandria, VA, United States, Virginia 22314 | Alexandria, VA

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On this Veteran’s Day we remembered our own George William Carlyle who was killed at the Battle of Eutaw Spring on September 8, 1781 at the age of 15. Tour the house with our own resident expert on George William and learn more about the teenager that Light Horse Harry Lee will recall in his memoirs as “the gallant young Carlisle of Alexandria”. Reservations are recommended but not required. This program is non-refundable unless the museum cancels the program.

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$8 per person
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Where is it happening?

121 N Fairfax St, Alexandria, VA, United States, Virginia 22314

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Carlyle House Historic Park

Host or Publisher Carlyle House Historic Park

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