Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden

The Lee-Fendall House Museum is a historic house museum located in Old Town Alexandria. Built in 1785, it has been home to members of the Lee family, enslaved people and domestic servants, convalescing Union soldiers, the prominent Downham family, and influential labor leader John L. Lewis. Through the stories of the people who lived and worked there, the museum explores more than two centuries of local and national history.

The museum is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM, and Sunday from 1 to 4 PM. Admission is $10 and includes guided and self-guided tours. Discounts are available for seniors, military personnel, and Alexandria residents. Free parking is available on-site. Visitors are also welcome to enjoy the museum’s garden free of charge, and leashed dogs are welcome in the garden. Be sure to stop by the museum gift shop, which offers a unique selection of books, gifts, and locally inspired merchandise.

Please note that the museum may occasionally be closed during regular hours for private functions or special events—be sure to check the website before your visit.

Throughout the year, the Lee-Fendall House Museum offers a variety of special programs and seasonal events, including summer trivia nights in the garden, a World War II walking tour of Alexandria, specialty house tours exploring women’s history, African American history, and Civil War history, and lectures on a wide range of historical topics. Visitors are encouraged to check the museum’s calendar of events for upcoming events and exhibitions.