In July, the City of Alexandria commemorated its 275th anniversary. This milestone is not just a recognition of the past two centuries of progress, we will also amplify the shared experiences of our community and the collective achievements that have shaped our identity.
From April through September, we invite our community and visitors to join us for immersive historical walks, civic celebrations, educational programming, and other fun and engaging events.
Here is everyone’s chance to take part in history in the making.
About Alexandria
Founded in 1749 by Scottish merchants and named after John Alexander, Alexandria holds a special place in history as the adopted hometown of President George Washington. Over the past 275 years, the City has played a significant role in our nation’s narrative. From its dark past of being one of the largest slave-trading operations prior to the Civil War, to its current-day transformation into a highly sought-after location for tourism, residential living, and economic opportunity.
Upcoming ALX275 Events
Holiday Tree Lighting
Join us at Market Square on Saturday, November 23 from 6 - 8 p.m. for our annual Holiday Tree Lighting!
Alexandria at 275: Connecting to our Past to Define a Brighter Future.
This July marks 275 years since Alexandria’s 1749 founding. Join us at events from April through September as we mark Alexandria's 275th anniversary and embark on the next chapter in our city’s vibrant history.
For Alexandria Library events reasonable disability accommodation, contact jgregorio@alexlibraryva.org.
For Historic Alexandria events reasonable disability accommodation, contact historicalexandria@alexandriava.gov.
ALX 275 Photo Gallery
Alexandria's History
Social Media Toolkit
Join in the ALX275 conversation on social media using our social media toolkit. The videos are .mp4 files and can be downloaded, then uploaded to the social media account of your choosing. Be sure to download the Instagram and Facebook carousel folder, with a series of images that can be uploaded to social media. Remember to tag your posts with #ALX275!
