A City Surrenders: The War of 1812 in Alexandria

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12:00-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18
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Carlyle House Historic Park

121 N. Fairfax St.
Alexandria, VA

703-549-2997
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703-549-2997

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$10; $5 for children 12 and under

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Reenactors portray the citizens of Alexandria in 1814, who surrendered the city to the British in hopes that it would not be burned, as Washington D.C. was a few days earlier. Tours, replica ships and period music will be featured.

 
 
 
 
 
 

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A City Surrenders: The War of 1812 in Alexandria
121 N. Fairfax St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-549-2997

 
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