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Historic Alexandria Candlelight Tours December 10, 2011, 6:00 to 9:00 pm December 12, 2011, 3:00 to 6:00 pm

Make Historic Alexandria Candlelight Tours part of your family's 2011 holiday celebration. Take a break from the fast pace of the season and experience the unique charm and history of Old Town Alexandria. Tour Gadsby's Tavern Museum, Carlyle House, Lee-Fendall House and the Apothecary in any order.A complimentary shuttle runs on a continuous loop between the sites.

This year’s special theme commemorates the Civil War in Alexandria.  In 1861, the city that John Carlyle helped build was torn apart by civil war.  In November, as battles raged around occupied Alexandria, the Union Army converted the property into a hospital.  From 1861-1865 it was home to brave nurses, bold spies and battle-weary soldiers.  Despite the hardships of war, many of the soldiers, doctors and nurses worked to create some holiday cheer far from home.  Step into the Carlyle House as it might have been in 1861.  On display will be a Victorian Christmas tree, decorated with presents and popcorn, stockings by the fire, mistletoe and holly.    Enjoy period music and hot apple cider as you warm up your hearts with holiday cheer.

To purchase tickets, please call Gadsby's Tavern Museum at 703-746-4242 or visit https://cheyenne.alexandriava.gov/cgi-bin/oha_shop/scan/st=db/co=yes/sf=category/tf=category/se=Tours. All sales are final. This is a rain or shine event!

Admission: Adults $20
Senior Citizens (65 years and older) $15
Children (ages 6-17) $5

Carlyle House, located at 121 North Fairfax Street in Old Town Alexandria, is a property of the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority.  For more information, visit www.nvrpa.org. 

Contact: Sarah Coster, 703-549-2997, scoster@nvpra.org