Classic Car Show Returns to The Lyceum – September 20
On Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum invites the public to enjoy a free Classic Car Show in the museum’s parking lot.
Co-sponsored by Packards Virginia and the Office of Historic Alexandria, the show will feature a variety of Packards ranging from the 1930s-1950s as well as other “orphan” vehicles that are invited to register as well. Orphan cars are any marque of vehicle built by an out-of-business manufacturer.
Automobile highlights include a 1933 Packard Coupe Roadster, a 1934 Packard Formal Sedan, and a 1940 Packard Convertible Sedan, as well as rare finds such as a 1934 Hudson Terraplane Coupe, a 1953 Morgan, a 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk, a 1967 Pontiac GTO, a 1970 Oldsmobile ’98, a 1970 DeTomaso Pantera, and a 1988 Austin Mini.
Visitors are also encouraged to step inside The Lyceum to explore exhibitions that tell the full scope of Alexandria’s rich history and enjoy the museum shop.
The Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum is located at 201 South Washington Street, Old Town Alexandria.
Don’t miss this special Classic Car Show on Saturday, September 20!
Car lovers and history buffs alike will enjoy the chance to admire these beautifully preserved classics and unique rarities.
With something for every car enthusiast, this gathering offers a rare opportunity to see these remarkable vehicles up close.
For more information, visit packardsva.org or call 703-424-5871.
To learn more about the Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum and its programs, visit alexandriava.gov/Lyceum.
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 serve as a partner in the City’s equity and inclusion initiatives. For more information, visit alexandriava.gov/Historic.
For reasonable disability accommodation, contact Jim Holloway at jim.holloway@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.4994, 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.