November 2008
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Drawings by William Lydston, Jr.
April 1 - December 31
Fort Ward Museum and Historic Site
4301 W. Braddock Road
Alexandria, VA 22304
www.fortward.org 703/838-4848
Original Civil War drawings by soldier, artist and musician William Lydston, Jr. Exhibit coincides with a statewide celebration of Virginia's musical heritage. Fort Ward pairs drawings from Lydston's wartime experiences with musical instruments and related objects from the Museum's collection. Free. Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sundays, noon to 5 p.m.
Free!
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Death Comes to Carlyle House: An 18th-Century Virginia Home in Mourning
October 1 - November 2
Carlyle House Historic Park
121 N. Fairfax Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
www.carlylehouse.org 703/549-2997
To commemorate the 227th anniversary of the death of John Carlyle and to honor the memory of the many untimely deaths associated with his family, Carlyle House presents an exhibit on the mourning practices of 18th-century Virginia through the experience of the Carlyle household.
$ Entrance Fee
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Death Comes to Carlyle House: The Reading of Colonel Carlyle’s Last Will and Testament
November 1
Carlyle House Historic Park
121 N. Fairfax Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
www.nvrpa.org/parks/carlylehouse/index.php 703/683-3451
As part of the museum’s Day in the Life series of programs visitors will learn how Colonel John Carlyle’s estate was dived up amongst his two surviving children and grandchildren. 7-9 p.m.
$ Entrance Fee | Reservations Required
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Veterans Day at Mount Vernon
November 11
Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens
South end of the GW Parkway
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy
Mount Vernon, VA 22121
www.MountVernon.org 703/799-5203
In honor of our nation's veterans, Mount Vernon admits FREE all active duty or retired military. Special activities include a free patriotic community concert by the all-veteran barbershop chorus The Harmony Heritage Singers and a special wreathlaying by the Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution. Veterans are also invited to place a flower at Washington’s Tomb. All veterans receive free flags.
$ Entrance Fee
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Second Thursday Art Night, Naked November Nights
November 13
Torpedo Factory Art Center
105 N. Union Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
www.torpedofactory.org/thursday.htm 703/838-4565
Browse open studios, interact with the artists, and enjoy refreshments. The event is free and open to the public. 6-9 p.m.
Free!
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Muster Day-1781: George William Carlyle Joins the Fairfax County Militia
November 15
Carlyle House Historic Park
121 N. Fairfax Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
www.nvrpa.org/parks/carlylehouse/index.php 703/549-2997
To commemorate Veterans Day re-enactors from the 2nd Virginia Regiment will be portraying members of the Fairfax County Militia. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
$ Entrance Fee
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Mount Vernon by Candlelight
November 28 - December 14
Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens
South end of the GW Parkway
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy
Mount Vernon, VA 22121
www.MountVernon.org 703/780-2000
During this holiday program, visitors learn about the Washingtons' Christmas traditions; tour the candlelit Mansion including the rarely-seen third floor; and meet historical characters including Martha Washington. On the grounds, guests enjoy caroling around a roaring campfire. This is the only time of the year that Mount Vernon is open exclusively for public evening tours 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Tickets are on sale beginning November 1st.
$ Entrance Fee | Reservations Required
