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Alexandria Sister Cities Committee: Music of the American Revolution Concert

  • June 18, 2026 7 PM - 9 PM
  • Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum
    201 S. Washington Street
A portrait of a smiling man and woman in historical 18th-century attire.
Two musicians in 18th-century attire standing on a stage with historical instruments.
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Come celebrate the 250th anniversary of America’s War for Independence with renowned music historians David & Ginger Hildebrand for performances of special period music. The Hildebrands will don period attire to discuss and perform music associated with Alexandria’s sister cities: Caen, France; Dundee, Scotland; Helsingborg, Sweden; and Gyumri, Armenia. Scottish music was especially influential in the American colonies, and once the French joined the Revolutionary cause there were musical celebrations for Generals LaFayette, Rochambeau and other French leaders. This concert event is part of the “Alexandria commemorates America’s 250” campaign. David & Ginger specialize in researching, recording, and performing early American music. Since 1980 they have presented concerts and educational programs throughout the country and abroad at museums, historic sites, schools and universities. Mount Vernon, The National Gallery of Art, The National Archives, and Colonial Williamsburg are among their many past sponsors.
You do not need to print your ticket. Your name will be on a list when you arrive.

  • June 18, 2026 
  • 7:00-9:00pm ET
  • The Lyceum – 201 S. Washington Street