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Alexandria 1776-1800
OUR TOPIC
Between 1776 and 1800 Alexandria transformed from a small, 27-year-old port town with a few streets to a much larger town and population as part of the District of Columbia, Capital of the new United States of America, ready with excitement to enter the 19th century.
Note—All did not go as hoped!
After all these months of 250th activity in and around Alexandria, come find out even more and have your lingering RevWar questions answered.
Our Panelists will explain historic issues like:
Howmany Alexandrians were involved with the origins of the Continental Congress & the Declaration of Independence;
How the town's landscape and streetscape changed including how the street names we have today were chosen;
How Alexandria became part of the District of Columbia;
What issues the Black population face related to their freedom.
Adapted from Historic Alexandria Interactive Waterfront Maps
OUR PANEL
Dr. Pam Cressey, former City Archaeologist and President Emerita of AHS
Ted Pulliam, local history author of True Tales of Old Alexandria and several Alexandria Chronicle articles
Scott Vierick, public historian, author of History Confluences and curator of the AHS Digital History Museum.
Moderator Michael Pope, Virginia journalist and AHS President Elect
QUESTIONS? After all these months of 250th activity in and around Alexandria, come find out even more and have your lingering RevWar questions answered.
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