USA 250--George Washington--Lunchtime history walk in Old Town Alexandria!

Take a noon-time walk through historic Alexandria’s core, to examine the epochal life of "The Father of His Country."
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USA 250--George Washington--Lunchtime history walk in his hometown of Alexandria, Virginia, July 2, 2026!

To mark the 250th anniversary of the United States, take a noon-time walk through historic Alexandria’s core, to examine the epochal life of "The Father of His Country."

Old Town Alexandria has an astonishing dense array of famous persons and noted events related to George Washington's life and times. Especially those involving the American Revolution, in what was George Washington's home away from home, just miles from Mt. Vernon.

Accompanied by a historian/author, immerse yourself in this special tour on a special week, taking place in one of America’s most fascinating towns.

MEET outside Christ Church, Columbus St. entrance.

About 90 minutes in length.

Our packed itinerary will select from:

• The Alexandria houses and taverns where George Washington stayed

• Lafayette's triumphant reunion tour to America, and his stay in Alexandria

• GW, Old Town surveyor

• The noted architects behind the city’s stunning architecture

• Martha Washington's school

• John Adams, George Mason, Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, and other Founders in town

• Lafayette, first abolitionist

• The site of the first six Presidential inaugural balls

• The nation’s narrowest houses

• Where GW passed by on the way to the battle of Yorktown

• Where the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence were hatched

• What did the Founding Fathers do for fun? Violent horse races & crazed drinking bouts from back in the day.

• A World War Two munitions factory, and spy nest

• How GW started a world war

• The horrific attack on a Revolutionary War hero

• "Give me liberty or give me death!"

• The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier--of the American Revolution

• The sea battle of Alexandria, 1776

• The real “Father” of his country

• GW's fistfight!

And more!!

Your guide is a former “Tonight Show” writer, an ex-Presidential speechwriter, & author of a crime thriller set in Alexandria that draws on its rich history:

https://www.amazon.com/OLD-TOWN-HORROR-Americas-Historic-ebook/dp/B0BX27RWYG

His book on D.C.’s history, The White House’s Unruly Neighborhood: Crime, Scandal & Intrigue in the History of Lafayette Square:

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-white-houses-unruly-neighborhood-edward-p-moser/1131103788

And his latest, a spy thriller set in Georgetown:

https://www.amazon.com/Femme-Fatalité-Lizzy-Thorne-Novel-ebook/dp/B0F4945MR5/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0

Plenty of excellent restaurants in the area for lunch.

Your host's tours are rated more highly than the Eiffel Tower or the Great Wall of China!:

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g28970-d12791843-Reviews-Lafayette_Square_Tour_of_Scandal_Assassination_Intrigue-Washington_DC_District_of.html

MEET outside Christ Church, Columbus St. entrance, 121 N Columbus St, Alexandria, VA 22314

Every 250 years, let's celebrate America's Independence!