Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden

A large, historic two-story house with red wooden siding, many white-trimmed windows, two chimneys, and a glass-enclosed porch, surrounded by green grass, trees, and shrubs under a clear blue sky.

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 lives of the people who lived and worked there, the museum tells the story of over 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 both guided and self-guided tours. Discounts are available for seniors, military personnel, and Alexandria residents. Please note that the museum may occasionally be closed during regular hours for private functions or special events—be sure to check the calendar of events before your visit.

The Lee-Fendall House Museum also offers a variety of special programs and seasonal events, including:

  • Summer Trivia Nights in the Lee-Fendall Garden
  • A World War II Walking Tour of Alexandria
  • Specialty house tours exploring the women’s history, African American history, and Civil War topics
  • “Screams & Disease” Halloween tours

To learn more, visit the museum’s official website.