Historic Alexandria Invites Adults to Explore History Through Summer Grown-Up Field Trips

Looking for a hands-on way to experience Alexandria's history this summer? Join Historic Alexandria for its popular Grown-Up Field Trip series, where adults can explore local history through engaging conversations, primary sources, and interactive activities. Two programs are offered this summer, including one taking place this Sunday, July 19.

Tickets can be purchased online in the OHA Shop.

Grown-Up Field Trip: Archaeology Museum
Sunday, July 19, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Alexandria Archaeology Museum, 105 N. Union Street, Unit 327
$15 per person; $12 for Historic Alexandria members

Our popular grown-up field trip series continues with a trip to Alexandria Archaeology Museum for Ship Science.

Why would a ship be found underground? Use dendrochronology and other scientific methods to uncover the mystery behind one of Alexandria's 18th century ship discovered along the waterfront. Join other adults as you explore objects and primary sources, dive into conversations, and get hands-on as you learn more about Alexandria's history.

This program takes place in the Archaeology Museum, located on the third floor of the Torpedo Factory, which is accessible by elevator.

Grown-Up Field Trip: Black History Museum
Sunday, August 23, 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Alexandria Black History Museum, 902 Wythe Street
$15 per person; $12 for Historic Alexandria members

Our popular grown-up field trip series continues with a trip to the Alexandria Black History Museum for Moss Kendrix: Reframing the Black Image.

How can stereotypes cause harm? Learn about pioneering public relations expert Moss Kendrix and how he changed the way media portrayed Black Americans. Join other adults as you explore objects and primary sources, dive into conversations, and get hands-on as you learn more about Alexandria's history.

This program takes place in the Alexandria Black History Museum, which is fully wheelchair accessible.

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact Nicole Quinn at [email protected] 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 [email protected] or call 703-746-3960.

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.