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!

2026-2027 Calendar of Events

2026

Mon. Sept 14  Patty Sheetz, Walking Tour, How the Potomac River Shaped Alexandria

Mon. Oct 19 J. Grahame Long, Ruins and Resilience: Destruction and Preservation in Charleston’s Past

Mon. Nov 16 Martha McDowell, All the President’s Gardens

2027

Mon. Jan18 Newbold Richardson, Samplers and Embroideries in Women’s Education, 1700-1850: From Fine Art To Craft

Mon. Feb 15 Randall McLean, The Potomack Company Auctions: Extra-ordinary Objects Associated with Alexandria

Mon. Mar 15 Jeffrey Ricketts, The Antiques and Architecture of Brick Meeting House, Maryland: 1700-1870

Mon. Apr 19 Benjamin Prosky, Investing in the Future: Dick Jenrette's Stewardship and Style

Mon. May 17 Brock Jobe, A Tale of Four Cities: Furniture-Making in Paris, London, Dresden, and Boston in the Mid-18th Century

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.