Educational Resources for Historic Alexandria

Alexandria’s history offers a local lens to explore events that have changed the nation. Learners of all ages can explore Alexandria’s history through online and on-site offerings.
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Educational Resources

Historic Alexandria Educational Resources

Historic Alexandria offers resources to learn more about Alexandria’s history, from the Colonial period through Civil Rights. Learning is a lifelong pursuit, so whether it is online or on-site all ages can find more information about special programming, teaching resources, or ways to explore on your own.

Educational Resources at the Alexandria Archaeology Museum

Educational Resources at the Alexandria Black History Museum

Educational Resources at the Alexandria History Museum

Educational Resources at the Apothecary Museum

Educational Resources at Fort Ward

Educational Resources at Friendship Firehouse Museum

Educational Resources at Gadsby's Tavern Museum

How to Book a Program or Tour

See how to book a program or tour at one site, or how to book a multi-site tour.

All City-owned Museums offer free programs to Alexandria City Public Schools.

K-12 Learning

K-12 Learning

Connect Alexandria’s local history to your curriculum. Historic Alexandria offers educators the opportunity to reinforce their teaching with hands-on experiences, field trips, kits, and online resources. Whether you are teaching in school or homeschool, there are many ways to bring local history into your lessons.  

  • Traveling History Program
  • Field Trips
  • Educational Kits
  • National History Day
  • Online Lessons
  • Activity Sheets
  • Researching Alexandria's History
  • Story Time

Scouts and Families

Scouts and Families

Historic Alexandria offers resources and programs that connect local history to life outside of school. Whether you are a troop or youth leader or are just looking for something fun to do with your children or mentees, there is a lot to choose from! Check the calendar of events for upcoming in-person and live virtual opportunities. 

  • Story Time
  • Activity Sheets
  • Girl Scout Programming
  • Explore Your Community

Adult Learning

Adult Learning

No matter your age, you never stop learning. Whether you want to explore Alexandria’s history on your own or with an organization you are part of, there are plenty of ways! Check the calendar of events for upcoming in-person and live virtual opportunities. 

  • Traveling History Program
  • Bring History Home
  • Watch Lectures Online
  • Explore Alexandria
  • How to do Research

Learning from Home

The Historic Alexandria museums offer some fun and educational activities, tours and videos at you can follow from the comfort of your home.