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The Gadsby’s Tavern Museum in Alexandria VA is famous for being the tavern that the first President of the United States, George Washington, frequently visited. Now, it a historic commercial building that was enlarged in 1792 and was proclaimed a National Historic Landmark in 1963. It consists of two buildings, mainly the tavern itself that was established in 1785 and the city hotel that was constructed in 1792.  The buildings were named after the Englishman John Gadsby who leased the building and operated the tavern from 1796 to 1808. His establishment was a center of political, business, and social life in early Alexandria, Virginia. It was where the founding fathers of America and other politicians of the time started discussing the first constitution.   The Gadsby’s Tavern was also the setting for theatrical and music performances, dances, and meetings of local organizations.  It’s where George Washington used to celebrate his birthday and where ...

The Torpedo Factory Art Center in Alexandria VA was founded in 1974 in an old munitions plant. It became home to the nation’s largest collection of working-artists’ open studios in one building. As a landmark in Alexandria for over 40 years, the art center has become the highlight of the Potomac Riverfront, bringing in approximately 500,000 visitors every year. You can find a variety of artwork in different media displayed in its 82 artists’ studios. Explore the halls and observe the creative process of each artist. You can even ask them questions and purchase original work for your own collection. The Art Center has also been used to hold various events as well, with halls that hold weddings, corporate meetings, high school reunions, anniversary parties, and more. The Torpedo Factory Art Center also holds classes and workshops for aspiring artists in the City of Virginia. Brief History of the Torpedo Factory Art Center Alexandria VA From its name alone, the Torpedo Factory...

The George Washington Masonic National Memorial is a Masonic building and memorial dedicated that’s dedicated to the late first President of the United States, George Washington who is also a Mason. This building is located in Alexandria, Virginia, outside Washington D.C, which was built to look like the Lighthouse of Alexandria in Egypt. What’s interesting about this memorial was that Freemasons from across the country started purchasing lands and collecting money so that they could have enough funds to hire an architect for the building and to proceed to its construction. The construction started on June 5, 1922, and was completed after ten years. Another interesting fact about this Memorial building was that even if the country was still experiencing the effects of the Great Depression it still failed to bring the work to a halt. In 2015, the National Park Services deemed the Memorial a National Historic Landmark. It is recognized as “the only major unified, fully nationa...