Experience history where it happened at the first president’s estate. Walk through Patriots Path—a Revolutionary War encampment—and chat with the soldiers to learn about life as an 18th-century soldier. Experience new historical character engagements on the bowling green. In spring 2026, Mount Vernon will unveil a revitalized George Washington exhibit. This updated space will focus on why Washington matters today and how the decisions he made in his lifetime continue to impact us in the 21st century. 

This professionally guided walking tour from Alexandria History Tours takes you through the city’s Revolutionary War history. Discover Alexandria’s central role on the road to American Independence, and learn about key places and events, as you visit sites like Carlyle House, Captain’s Row, Christ Church and more.

For Time and Place 2026, an exhibit of temporary public art that explores an aspect of the city’s history, the City of Alexandria’s Public Art Program has commissioned artist Sandy Williams IV to create a visually compelling installation—on view from May through November 2026 in the courtyard of the Alexandria Circuit Court at 520 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314—that invites visitors to reflect on the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the relevance of its ideas today and in the future.