Alexandria Black History Museum,
Alexandria
Fairfax history events
Pre- Kwanzaa Fundraising Event
Saturday, Dec 13
5:00p
Capital Science Evening - Biology at the Extremes: How Studies of the Extraordinary Lead to Discoveries About the Ordinary
Wednesday, Feb 11
6:45p
Carnegie Institute for Science,
Washington
Dr...
Capital Science Evening - The Philosophical Baby: What Children’s Minds Tell Us About Truth, Love, and the Meaning of Life
Thursday, Apr 30
6:45p
Carnegie Institute for Science,
Washington
Dr...
Capital Science Evening - Mars Up Close
Wednesday, Mar 4
6:45p
Carnegie Institute for Science,
Washington
Dr. Pamela Conrad, Planetary Environments Laboratory, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Mr. Marc Kaufman, The Washington Post Dr...
Heir to an Execution: A Granddaughter’s Story
Wednesday, Nov 12
7:00p
William G. McGowan Theater,
Washington
The trial and execution of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg during the height of the Cold War shook America...
Nation to Nation: Treaties Between the United States and American Indian Nations
Thursday, Nov 20
12:00p
William G. McGowan Theater,
Washington
Kevin Gover, Director of the National Museum of the American Indian, and Suzan Shown Harjo, guest curator of the “Nation to Nation” exhibit, explore the promises, diplomacy, and betrayals involved ...
War Dogs: Tales of Canine Heroism, History, and Love
Thursday, Nov 13
12:00p
William G. McGowan Theater,
Washington
Loyal and courageous, dogs are truly man’s best friend on the battlefield. The history of dogs in the U.S...
Educators' Evening
Tuesday, Dec 2
6:00p
George Washington’s Mount Vernon and the Fred W...
Gay Hart Gaines Distinguished Visiting Lecturer of American History
Thursday, Nov 13
7:00p
This popular educational series includes four lectures and four receptions and is designed to provide a deeper understanding of, and expertise in, a particular subject related to George Washington...
Craft Fair
Saturday, Dec 6
9:00a
Gadsby's Tavern Museum,
Alexandria
3rd Annual Craft Fair featuring various vendors (to be updated closer to the event date)
Nixon Legacy Forum: The Opening of China
Wednesday, Nov 12
10:00a
William G. McGowan Theater,
Washington
President Nixon’s opening to China, including his historic 1972 visit, was the public result of sensitive diplomatic initiatives...
5th Annual Washington, DC - Walk Against Rape
Saturday, Apr 4
11:00a
The Old Post Office Pavilion,
Washington
Join us for our 5th annual Walk Against Rape on April 4th in Washington, DC as we walk together to raise funds and support local resources and organizations who provide services to survivors of sex...
Petitions and the History of American Secularism
Thursday, Nov 20
12:00p
National Archives,
Washington
Room G-25, Research Center (Penn. Ave...
“Help! I'm Stuck” Genealogy Consultation
Saturday, Nov 15
12:00p
National Archives,
Washington
Room G-25, Research Center (Penn. Ave. Entrance)
Not sure where to begin? Has a genealogical problem stumped you? Claire Kluskens, archivist, is available from noon to 4 p.m...
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