WELCOME

On a warm August evening in 1932, the Alexandria Association was founded by 37 concerned citizens committed to the preservation of their historically important and architecturally distinguished community. In the first year, they discussed issues still relevant today … development of the waterfront, support for the Alexandria Library, programs on Alexandria’s “old houses” and fundraising for preservation. Those individuals of long ago sowed the seeds of a thriving Association that now numbers more than 600 members.

Once described as Alexandria’s “best kept secret,” the Alexandria Association meets monthly from October through May at The Lyceum, located at 201 South Washington Street. Its popular series of monthly lectures features nationally recognized experts on archaeology and architectural history, 18th century decorative and fine arts, and historic gardens and interiors.

We welcome new members to our programs aimed at enriching your understanding of our cultural past, introducing you to like-minded individuals, sharpening your appreciation of our historic surroundings, and even informing your future travels!

2024-2025 Calendar of Events

Mon, Oct. 14
2pm-3pm: Celebrate the 200th anniversary of Marquis de La Fayette’s farewell visit to America, Arlington House, Arlington, Virginia. Advance registration preferred, but day-of-event registration accepted. Registration required to access parking lot nearby Arlington House. Parking available from 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm.
2 p.m. Keynote Speaker:
Elizabeth Reese, author of “Marquis de Lafayette Returns: A Tour of America’s National Capital Region,” will talk about Lafayette the man and his importance in American history.
For additional details and to register, see: https://arlingtonhouse.org/event-5767261

Mon, Nov. 18
Patrick Mullins, "The Great Commoner Dethroned: William Pitt's Rise and Fall
(and Rise) in British and American Art"

Mon, Jan 20
Shawn Eyer, “Lee Fendall House Structural Survey: A Lesson in Historic Preservation”

Mon. Feb 17
Calder Loth, “Alexandria’s Official Historic Landmarks”

Mon. Mar 17
Lucinda Edinburg, “Hammond-Harwood House”

Mon. April 21
Thomas Michie, “New England’s French Connection:
Yankee Entrepreneurs in Post-Revolutionary Paris

Mon. May 19
Nick Stagliano, “Hanns Weinberg and the Antique Porcelain Company”

Please note the new start time: Light refreshments at 7:00 pm in the lecture hall, lecture at 7:30.

PLEASE REGISTER GUESTS WITH: president@alexandriaassociation.org

NOTE: In the event we must cancel a lecture at the last moment, we will attempt to notify you by email and post the cancellation on our site.

SNOW POLICY: In the event we must cancel a lecture at the last moment, we will attempt to notify you by email and post the cancellation on our site. If you do not have email, or do not see it on the site (as we may not have had enough time to get the message up), please phone the Lyceum, 703-838-4994, to see if it is open before starting out.