The City of Alexandria is pleased to announce that the Freedom House Museum at 1315 Duke Street is now open Thursday - Monday, with three new exhibitions showcasing Alexandria’s Black history and the Black experience in America. See hours and how to reserve tickets.

The Franklin and Armfield Slave Pen at 1315 Duke Street was one of the largest slave trading companies in the country and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. 

Read news articles from 2018 to present. The City purchased the property in 2020, in order to preserve and interpret this National Historic Landmark and ensure it is open to the public for future generations.

Support the preservation and interpretation of Freedom House, as we share the history of not only the site, but the larger African American story of Alexandria. Join us as we work to share the full history of Alexandria for all.

The Office of Historic Alexandria has begun the process of rehabilitating the exterior of the Museum. This work is guided by extensive historical documentation of the building and was recommended in the Historic Structures Report and supported by the community in the Comprehensive Plan.

The Historic Structure Report (HSR) for 1315 Duke Street, the Freedom House Museum, was formally presented by SmithGroup on October 28, 2021 and finalized in 2023. Watch a video of the presentation, view the presentation slideshow, read the full report or view a summary.

The Office of Historic Alexandria engaged with the community and stakeholders to create the Comprehensive Plan for the Freedom House Museum at 1315 Duke Street. The Plan will provide a road map for the future use, interpretation, and preservation of the property.