From Tall Ships to Tantalizing Tour: Historic Alexandria, Virginia, June 14!
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Tall Ships Weekend--Walking Tour of Historic Alexandria, Virginia, Sunday. June 14!
On the weekend the tall ships berth in Alexandria, take a stroll around the town's core. Walk in the footsteps of George Washington, and many others!
Old Town has an astonishing dense array of famous persons and events, and eye-catching architecture. Immerse yourself in one of America’s most fascinating locales.
Meet on the waterfront outside the Maritime Heritage Center, 0 Prince St., Alexandria, VA 22314
Fee: Prices start at $23.
About 2 hours in length.
Pre-register and Pre-pay at--
Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/from-tall-ships-to-top-notch-tour-historic-alexandria-virginia-tickets-1990820763495?aff=oddtdtcreator
Or PayPal, sending $24 to: paypal.me/EMoser460
Or pay $23 in cash at the start of the tour.
Our fun itinerary will select from:
• Hometown of Presidents, Generals, Admirals, Musicians, Educators
• Schools founded by George and Martha
• Torpedo Factory from the world wars
• The noted architects behind its stunning architecture
• Locale of a famous Confederate, and Union Army, sculptor
• The worst peacetime accident in Navy history
• How the town started a world war
• Locale of the biggest slave escape in U.S. history
• Historic churches and cemeteries from revolutionary days
• George and Martha’s home away from Mt. Vernon
• Civil rights sit-downs and Underground rails
• The site of the first six Presidential inaugural balls
• The nation’s narrowest houses
• Where the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence were hatched
• The first fatalities of the Civil War
• The ghostly Mysterious Stranger
• World-famous "Captain's Row"
• The floating mansion
• A presidential fistfight
• The Curse of the Black Cat
• The family that got Pierre L'Enfant fired
• Graves of the Civil War and the "Second American Revolution"
• The attack on a Revolutionary War hero
And more!
Your guide is a former “Tonight Show” writer, an ex-Presidential speechwriter, & author of the adventure novel rooted in Alexandria's wild history, The Old Town Horror--
And this book on D.C.’s history, The White House’s Unruly Neighborhood: Crime, Scandal & Intrigue in the History of Lafayette Square:
And a book of fun essays on U.S. history & culture:
https://www.amazon.com/Patriots-America-Things-American-Should/dp/1596525495
Also a book on the history of Congress:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvJoCU6LsCM
The Guide's tours are rated 5 stars on TripAdvisor!:
Think history’s dull? Think again!
Lots of free street parking on the side streets south of King St. Nearest metro stop is King St., with a free trolley bus from there.
As the 250th anniversary of America approaches, take a lovely, informative walk through America's most historic town.