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ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The Office of Historic Alexandria will hold this year's Alexandria Forum on Friday, Sept. 18, a daylong program on the American Revolution in Alexandria and Northern Virginia presented in partnership with Emerging Revolutionary War.
Titled "Nothing But Independence," the forum runs from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St., and closes with a reception at the museum.
The city describes the Revolution in Virginia as more than a war — a revolution of ideas that continues today — and says Alexandria and the surrounding region played a unique role in the founding of the country, from the creation of the Fairfax Resolves to Washington's hometown.
The lectures
Public historian Ken Bancroft will present "A Tory in Old Town, The Revolutionary War Journal of Nicholas Cresswell."
Kerry Mitchell, historic site specialist at Carlyle House Historic Park, will present "The 25 Who Signed: Researching the Fairfax Resolves Signers."
John Maass, education specialist at the National Museum of the United States Army, will present "Prelude to Yorktown: Lafayette and the 1781 Virginia Campaign."
Greg Beaman will present "Alexandria City Hall, Market Square, and Slavery."
Tavern games afterward
Gadsby's Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St., will host a Tavern Games Night beginning at 7 p.m., with historic tavern games, trivia, a short presentation, beer or cider and light snacks. Admission is $10, and forum attendees receive one free drink.
Tickets
Registration is $60 per person, or $40 for Office of Historic Alexandria members and students, and is available through the city's online shop. Seating is limited, and printed tickets are not required — registrants' names are held on a list at the door.
The forum is among the city programs tied to America250, the national commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
