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Carlyle House

A formal dining room with a long table set for a meal, featuring lit candles, a cake, and elegant tableware. The room has large windows, classic wood chairs, framed art, and a gold-framed mirror on the wall.
A white gazebo stands in a lush garden surrounded by blooming pink flowers, green shrubs, and tall trees. Brick paths lead through the well-maintained landscape on a sunny day.
Four people walk down a brick path from a large, historic stone building with two chimneys, framed by black wrought iron gates and green lawns under a blue sky.
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A Georgian manor house built in 1753 by merchant and city founder John Carlyle. Here, five royal governors and General Braddock met to discuss funding of the French and Indian War. Daily tours, youth programs, special events, exhibits and lectures offer visitors a chance to experience eighteenth century life through the eyes of one man and his family as he made the journey from English citizen to American patriot.

The story of Carlyle House parallels the early history of Alexandria, colonial Virginia, and America and is brought to life through costumed interpreters, guides and fun family programs.

Hours:

  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, & Saturday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • Sunday: 12 noon-4 p.m.
  • Closed Wednesdays
  • Tours on the hour, last tour at 3 p.m.