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Events Details for Carlyle House Historic Park - December 6, 2008
A Soldier’s Christmas
12:00pm to 4:00pm Cost: Admission
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The “Soldier's Christmas” program will feature re-enactors from the First Virginia Regiment, as well as costumed interpreters from the Carlyle House and will highlight colonial life in Alexandria during the holidays at the time of the American Revolution. Some of the activities visitors will see include demonstrations of military drill, fife and drum music, gaming, cooking, and more. The Regimental surgeon will be discussing Continental Army medicine and demonstrating 18th-century surgical instruments in the basement, while officers and ladies entertain guests in the dining room. The program takes immediately following the annual Scottish Walk in Old Town Alexandria.
Contact Details: Carlyle House
Phone: 703-549-2997
Email: carlyle@nvrpa.org
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