The Memorial’s traditional Washington’s Birthday Gala will be held on Saturday. February 24. This elegant formal event will, as always, include a reception in Memorial Hall, entertainment in the Theater, and a Gala Banquet in Grand Masonic Hall.

Formal (white tie optional).

Reception at 5:00 p.m.

Entertainment in the Memorial Theater at 6:30 p.m.

Banquet in the Memorial's Grand Masonic Hall at 7:30 p.m.

The presentation of the George Washington Memorial Award will take place during the banquet.

Tickets are $225.

To purchase tickets, visit https://gwmemorial.org/. Tickets are limited.

The George Washington Masonic National Memorial hosts leading scholars of the life and legacy of George Washington.

The theme of the 2024 Symposium will be Commemorating the Two-hundred Twenty-five Years of George Washington’s Death and Funeral. This event is free and open to the general public. It begins at 1 p.m.

Location: George Washington Masonic National Memorial.

Admission is free and free parking is available.

Join the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Sons of the American Revolution as they honor the Unknown Soldier of the Revolution. 

Location: Old Presbyterian Meeting House, 321 South Fairfax Street, Alexandria.  

No registration required. 

FREE.

Carlyle House, 121 N. Fairfax Street

Open 10 a.m.—4 p.m.

$8 per adult; $3 per child

Christ Church, 118 N. Washington Street

Open 10 a.m.—12:30 p.m.

Free

Freedom House Museum, 1315 Duke Street

Open 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

$5 per person, City residents free

Friendship Firehouse Museum, 107 S. Alfred Street

Open 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

$2 per person, City residents free

Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal Street

Open 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

$5 per person, City residents free

Old Presbyterian Meeting House, 323 S. Fairfax Street

Open 101 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Free

Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum, 105 S. Fairfax Street

Open 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

$5 per person, City residents free

Join the movers and shakers of Alexandria at this historic celebration marking the 250th anniversary of the Friendship Fire Company (177402024) and the City’s 275th anniversary.   

For more information and to purchase tickets, contact Bill Kehoe, Secretary, kehoefd@aol.com.

Location: The Hilton Alexandria at Mark Center, Terrace Room, 5000 Seminary Road, Alexandria.    

Ticket Price: $45 per person, table of 10 $400.

Explore historic Old Town Alexandria as George Washington knew it! This popular two-hour guided walking tour will visit sites associated with Washington and his closest colleagues.

To register, visit eventbrite.com and search George Washington’s Alexandria.  

Tours start at Christ Church, 118 North Washington Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.

FREE

George Washington was entertained for his birthday in Gadsby’s Tavern with music and dance.

You can mark the occasion with a dinner that features a series of 18th-century entertainments Washington enjoyed in his lifetime, including music, dance demonstrations, toasts, and even a bit of mind reading.

Ticket includes four-course dinner with wine and live performances.

$150 per person, purchase at AlexandriaVA.gov/Shop. (Click on events, then scroll down.)

Explore historic Old Town Alexandria as George Washington knew it! This popular two-hour guided walking tour will visit sites associated with Washington and his closest colleagues.

To register, visit eventbrite.com and search George Washington’s Alexandria.  

Tours start at Christ Church, 118 North Washington Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.

FREE

Join General Washington at the beautiful and historic Duvall House, where he was feted by leading Alexandrians upon his triumphant return from the Revolutionary War in 1783.

The General will share his most poignant memories of the war and answer questions about his life and times.

Libations and heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served.

$150 per person, purchase at AlexandriaVA.gov/Shop. (Click on events, then scroll down.)

Location: Historic Duvall House, 305 Cameron St.

Space is limited, so reserve your spot now!

Gadsby’s Tavern Museum is famous in part because George Washington celebrated his Birthnight Ball there, but there’s so much more to the story! From scandal to social class, balls reveal the political intrigue and power structures that were part of early America.

Learn more through this specialty tour.

$15 per person, purchase at AlexandriaVA.gov/Shop. (Click on events, then scroll down.)

Location: 134 N. Royal St.

Gadsby’s Tavern Museum is famous in part because George Washington celebrated his Birthnight Ball there, but there’s so much more to the story! From scandal to social class, balls reveal the political intrigue and power structures that were part of early America.

Learn more through this specialty tour.

$15 per person, purchase at AlexandriaVA.gov/Shop. (Click on events, then scroll down.)

Location: 134 N. Royal St.

Explore historic Old Town Alexandria as George Washington knew it! This popular two-hour guided walking tour will visit sites associated with Washington and his closest colleagues.

To register, visit eventbrite.com and search George Washington’s Alexandria.  

Tours start at Christ Church, 118 North Washington Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.

FREE

On every Sunday in February 2023, at 2:00 p.m., you can explore historic Old Town Alexandria as George Washington knew it! 

This popular two-hour guided walking tour will visit sites associated with Washington and his closest colleagues, including Christ Church, Light Horse Harry Lee’s house, the Lord Fairfax home, Washington’s townhouse, Gadsby’s Tavern, Duvall Tavern, Wise’s Tavern, the Carlyle House, Market Square, Ramsay House, the Apothecary Shop, and Gentry Row.

Tours start at Christ Church, 118 North Washington Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.

To register, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/ and search George Washington’s Alexandria. 

FREE

The Memorial’s traditional Washington’s Birthday Gala will be held on Wednesday, February 22. This elegant formal event will, as always, include a reception in Memorial Hall, entertainment in the Theater, and a Gala Banquet in Grand Masonic Hall.

Formal (white tie optional).

Reception at 5:00 p.m.

Entertainment in the Memorial Theater at 6:30 p.m.

Banquet in the Memorial's Grand Masonic Hall at 7:30 p.m.

The presentation of the George Washington Memorial Award will take place during the banquet.

Tickets are $200.

To purchase tickets, visit https://gwmemorial.org/. Tickets are limited.

The Memorial’s traditional Washington’s Birthday Gala will be held on Saturday. February 24. This elegant formal event will, as always, include a reception in Memorial Hall, entertainment in the Theater, and a Gala Banquet in Grand Masonic Hall.

Formal (white tie optional).

Reception at 5:00 p.m.

Entertainment in the Memorial Theater at 6:30 p.m.

Banquet in the Memorial's Grand Masonic Hall at 7:30 p.m.

The presentation of the George Washington Memorial Award will take place during the banquet.

Tickets are $225.

To purchase tickets, visit https://gwmemorial.org/. Tickets are limited.

The George Washington Masonic National Memorial hosts leading scholars of the life and legacy of George Washington.

The theme of the 2023 Symposium will be The Architectural History of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial. This event is free and open to the general public. It begins at 1 p.m. For more information, visit the Symposium page.

The George Washington Symposium is held annually to honor Washington's birthday by providing the public with enlightening contemporary research on the life of George Washington.

Location: George Washington Masonic National Memorial.

Admission is free and free parking is available.

Join thousands of people from around the country as the George Washington Masonic National Memorial celebrates its 100th anniversary of its cornerstone ceremony.

Registration is recommended but not required.

To learn more, please visit www.gwmemorial.org/pages/cornerstone

Location: George Washington Masonic National Memorial.  

The nation’s largest George Washington Birthday parade marches a one-mile route through the streets of his chosen hometown!

Location: Old Town Alexandria.

For more information, including parking, maps, route, and status, visit www.washingtonbirthday.com, email mailto:gwbirthdayevents@gmail.com.

FREE.

Join the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Sons of the American Revolution as they honor the soldiers of the Revolution. 

Location: Old Presbyterian Meeting House, 321 So. Fairfax Street, Alexandria.  

No registration required. 

FREE.

Meet special guests and enjoy a hearty breakfast with members of this historic association.

First appearance of the day of General and Martha Washington.

Guest speaker is Dr. Doug Bradburn, Director of the Mount Vernon Ladies Association, speaking about “The ‘Great Experiment’ and Ongoing Legacy of George Washington.”

Location: The Westin Alexandria Hotel, 400 Courthouse Square, Alexandria.

Ticket Price: $45, table of 10 $400.

For more information and to purchase tickets, contact Bill Kehoe, Secretary, kehoefd@aol.com.  

On every Sunday in February 2023, at 2:00 p.m., you can explore historic Old Town Alexandria as George Washington knew it! 

This popular two-hour guided walking tour will visit sites associated with Washington and his closest colleagues, including Christ Church, Light Horse Harry Lee’s house, the Lord Fairfax home, Washington’s townhouse, Gadsby’s Tavern, Duvall Tavern, Wise’s Tavern, the Carlyle House, Market Square, Ramsay House, the Apothecary Shop, and Gentry Row.

Tours start at Christ Church, 118 North Washington Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.

To register, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/ and search George Washington’s Alexandria. 

FREE

This year, Historic Alexandria is excited to offer a twist to the traditional Birthnight Ball program using elements of past events coupled with exciting new research to create a special four-course curated dinner.

The menu will tell the story of America, spanning from the enslaved to the wealthy, and how the Birthnight Ball helped build the legacy of George Washington for generations of Americans.

$125 per person, purchase at AlexandriaVA.gov/Shop.

Location: 134 N. Royal Street

In a town of mostly wooden buildings, where open flames provided heat, light and cooking on a daily basis, fire was a constant danger. The Friendship, Sun, Relief, Hydraulion and other local volunteer fire companies served the Alexandria community faithfully, particularly during enormous blazes in 1827, 1855, 1871, and 1922. Some of their stories and equipment are preserved today in the Friendship Firehouse Museum.

The museums' historic firefighting vehicles include the Rodgers Suction Engine (1851) and the Prettyman Hose Carriage (1858).

Admission is $2 per person and free to Alexandria residents.

Younger visitors will receive a free fire hat and a take-away bag of fun activities!

Location: 107 S. Alfred Street.

Gadsby’s Tavern Museum is famous in part because George Washington celebrated his Birthnight Ball there, but there’s so much more to the story! From scandal to social class, balls reveal the political intrigue and power structures that were part of early America.

Learn more through this specialty tour.

$12 per person, purchase at AlexandriaVA.gov/Shop. (Click on events, then scroll down.)

Location: 134 N. Royal St.

On every Sunday in February 2023, at 2:00 p.m., you can explore historic Old Town Alexandria as George Washington knew it! 

This popular two-hour guided walking tour will visit sites associated with Washington and his closest colleagues, including Christ Church, Light Horse Harry Lee’s house, the Lord Fairfax home, Washington’s townhouse, Gadsby’s Tavern, Duvall Tavern, Wise’s Tavern, the Carlyle House, Market Square, Ramsay House, the Apothecary Shop, and Gentry Row.

Tours start at Christ Church, 118 North Washington Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.

To register, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/ and search George Washington’s Alexandria. 

FREE

Did you know George Washington danced at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum?

Junior Docents will be stationed throughout the museum with hands-on activities for all ages to learn about 18th-century balls.

Activities included in regular admission: $5 per person, free for City residents.

Location: 134 N. Royal St.

The George Washington Legacy Foundation will host a reception with General Washington at Duvall House, in the very room in which he was feted by leading Alexandrians when he returned to Mount Vernon at the conclusion of the Revolutionary War.  

Guests will enjoy hors d'oeuvres, pastries, libations, and the opportunity to engage in conversation with the General about his life and times.

Tickets are $125 and available HERE.

Space is limited, so reserve your spot now!