A D.C dance company, Step Afrika!, is engaging the Juneteenth holiday as an opportunity to fortify relationships in local communities, in honor of freedom, justice, and equality. Step Afrika! commemorates Juneteenth (June 19, 1865) and the true end of slavery with a new virtual program, “Step Afrika! Juneteenth Celebration” on Friday, June 19th at 8 pm/et. This event will be streamed on Facebook and youtube. Continue reading
Best Tours To Take In Alexandria VA
Alexandria is a city filled with many historic places of interest. What's the best way to see those places?
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Facts You Should Know About The George Washington Masonic National Memorial
The George Washington Masonic National Memorial sits atop Shooter's Hill and is one of Alexandria's most recognizable landmarks. The memorial was constructed in 1922 and is dedicated to the memory of the late George Washington, the first President of the United States and a Mason. In 2015 it was designated a National Historic Landmark for its architecture and rich history as one of the largest scale private memorials to honor Washington. The George Washington Masonic National Memorial serves as a community center, research center, library, performing arts venue and a meeting site for Masonic Lodge members.
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Learn More About The Neighborhood Of Arlandria
Arlandria is a multi-cultural neighborhood located on the border of Arlington and Alexandria. Its name is a portmanteau of the words 'Arlington' and 'Alexandria' which is based on its location. Arlandria was originally the name of a shopping center, then the name of a business district and now a neighborhood. Arlandria is home to many Hispanic, Thai and Vietnamese-owned bakeries, restaurants, salons and bookstores. Many residents and business owners grew up in a popular area called Chirilagua which is named after an El Salvadoran Town. Arlandria was featured on an album by the Foo Fighters in 2011.
Arlandria is home to many restaurants and businesses such as:
- RT's Restaurant- a restaurant whose New-Orleans inspired dishes has earned a spot on Washington's Top 100 Restaurants list for 15 years in a row.
- Wafle Shop - this 24 hour diner is the last of a regional chain of diners with its endearing misspelling on its awning out front.
- The Legendary Birchmere Music Hall - this is one of the last great listening rooms in the U.S. The 500 seat music hall has hosted musical icons such as Johnny Cash, The Dixie Chicks, Ray Charles and Emmylou Harris.
- Latino Food and Markets - home to restaurants such as Huascaran owned by Peruvian sisters, El Pulgarcito which serves Salvadoran dishes and markets like El Paisa which offers a variety of Latino foods and coffee plus tacos and pupusas.
- Four Mile Run Park - home to a permanent wildlife sanctuary and Four mile Run creek, a popular fishing ans bird watching spot. A Latino festival is held yearly to celebrate the local community.
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The City of Alexandria Virginia
Known for its rich history and magnificent architecture, Alexandria is a an independent city located in Virginia on the banks of the Potomac River within eyesight of Washington D.C. . The city is famous for the historic Old Town Center which is filled with antique shops, restaurants, boutiques and theaters. There are several major landmarks located in Alexandria such as the Masonic Temple (George Washington Masonic National Memorial) and Observation Deck, Little Theatre of Alexandria, Alexandria Torpedo Factory and The Alexandria City Hall to name a few.
The city is home to major public employers such as the U.S. Dept of Commerce, the U.S. Dept of Defense, Alexandria City Public Schools and Washington Metropolitan Area Transport Authority. Major private employers include Inove Health System, Institute of Defense Analyses, Grant Thornton LLP and the Home Depot. Alexandria is home to top public schools such as Lyles-Crouch Elementary School, Charles Barrett Elementary School, Maury Elementary School, T.C. Williams High School and Patrick Henry Elementary School. Top private schools located in the city include Episcopal High School, St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School, Bishop Ireton High School, St. Mary's Catholic School and Blessed Sacrament School & Early Childhood Center.
Alexandria offers transportation in and around the city and to Washington D.C. through the Metrorail and Metrobus systems. The city also features its own bus services called DASH which connects neighborhoods to the Metrorail and Metrobus stops.