A World War II Walking Tour of Alexandria

Sun Jun 07 2026 at 10:30 am to 12:00 pm UTC-04:00

Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden | Alexandria

Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden
Publisher/HostLee-Fendall House Museum & Garden
A World War II Walking Tour of Alexandria
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Discover the history of Alexandria during the Second World War, including notable places, events and Alexandrians who served.
About this Event

Alexandria was a bustling town during the Second World War filled with servicemen and women and civilians contributing to the war effort. On this two-mile walk around Old Town, visit sites where history took place and buildings where notable Alexandrians, including a Tuskegee Airman and a member of the 101st Airborne, lived before serving their country. In addition, learn of the top-secret intelligence facility known as P.O. Box 1142.

This tour begins at Lee-Fendall and ends at the Torpedo Factory by the waterfront. The tour will last approximately 1.5 hours. Walking shoes and water are highly recommended. The tour will take place rain or shine.

Tickets are $15 per person and free for museum members. Questions? Please e-mail [email protected] or call the museum at (703) 548-1789.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden, 614 Oronoco Street, Alexandria, United States

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USD 0.00 to USD 17.85

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