Specialty Tour: Hamilton’s BFFs & Frenemies
This election season, explore the connections between the Founding Fathers and Alexandria on the “Hamilton’s BFFs & Frenemies” specialty tour at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, inspired by the hit musical Hamilton. Discover how historic figures like George Washington, Marquis de Lafayette, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and Aaron Burr navigated the challenges of their era—and how their paths all intersected with this local tavern. Includes discussion of the issues they faced and how their choices impacted local citizens.
Guests should arrive at least five minutes before the tour begins for check-in.
Event Details
- Date: November 1 & 2
- Time: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
- Location: Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal Street, Alexandria, VA
- Tickets: $15 per person, $12 for Historic Alexandria Members. Tickets available at alexandriava.gov/Historic.
For reasonable disability accommodation, contact Nicole Quinn at historicalexandria@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.4554, Virginia Relay 711.
If you prefer communication in another language, free interpretation and translation services are available to you, please email LanguageAccess@alexandriava.gov or call 703-746-3960.
About Gadsby’s Tavern Museum:
As America began as a nation during the late 18th century and emerged in the 19th century, Gadsby’s Tavern was the center of social and political life in Alexandria as well as the new Federal City of Washington. The tavern served as the premier gathering place for residents – including George Washington – and visitors to eat, drink, learn, and influence history. Tavern keepers John Wise and John Gadsby hosted balls, performances, and meetings, and their accommodations were known as the best by travelers near and far. Gadsby’s Tavern Museum is located at 134 North Royal Street in the heart of Old Town Alexandria and is owned and operated by the City of Alexandria. For more information, please call 703.746.4242 or visit alexandriava.gov/gadsbystavern.
About the Office of Historic Alexandria:
The Office of Historic Alexandria preserves and shares the history of the City of Alexandria with eight museums, historic sites, archives, archaeology, tours, exhibits and public programs. Through powerful storytelling and confronting the City’s past, Historic Alexandria enriches the present and inspires the future. We enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors and serves as a partner in the City’s equity and inclusion initiatives. For more information, visit alexandriava.gov/Historic.
Alexandria at 275: Connecting to our past to define a brighter future.
Since its 1749 founding, the historic city of Alexandria has played a major role in our nation’s story and reflected its progress toward inclusivity. Learn more about Alexandria’s 275th anniversary and embark on the next chapter in our city’s vibrant history at alexandriava.gov/ALX275.