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!

2023-2024 Calendar of Events

Mon, Oct. 16
Julien Icher, “Marquis de La Fayette’s 1824 Visit”

Mon, Nov. 20
Robert McCracken Peck “Icy Embellishments, Arctic Exploration and the Decorative Arts”

Mon, Oct 23 – Wed. Oct. 25
Newport/Providence Study Tour

Mon, Jan 15
Calder Loth, “Greek Classicism as a Design Resource” -RESCHEDULED FOR APRIL

Mon. Feb 19
Brock Jobe, “Open for Business: A Tour of 18th-Century Cabinet Shops in London,   Boston, and Philadelphia."

Mon. Mar 18
Jason Busch, “The American Folk Art Museum in New York: Past, Present, and Future”

Mon. April 15
Calder Loth, “Greek Classicism as a Design Resource”

Mon. May 20
John Tschirch, “The Gardens of Newport”

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.