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A World War II Walking Tour of Alexandria

  • April 4, 2026 10:30 AM - 12 PM
  • Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden
    614 Oronoco Street
Historical photo of two men moving a torpedo on a cart at the Alexandria Naval Torpedo Station.

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 contact@leefendallhouse.org or call the museum at (703) 548-1789.