The Vintage Cookie

Saturday, January 1, 2011

Civil War Sesquicentennial Calendar: Carlyle House, Alexandria VA

2011 is a big year for all of us who love American history. Here at the Vintage Cookie I will be posting information about Civil War sesquicentennial events, especially those local to Northern Virginia. To start, here is a link to upcoming events at the Carlyle House

The Carlyle House was built in 1753 by John Carlyle, a merchant, for his bride Sarah Fairfax. In 1755 the house served as the British General Braddock's headquarters. The house is a magnificent stone mansion in the Palladian style.



Although the house itself is gloriously Georgian, the spring events calendar revolves around the Civil War, including:

Saturday, Apr. 30 2011, 10:00 am.
""Did Grandpa Wear Grey or Blue? Civil War Records at the National Archives"

121 North Fairfax Street, Old Town Alexandria, VA
Hours: Tue-Sat 10 am - 4 pm, Sunday 12 noon - 4 pm, Closed Mondays
Web site: www.nvrpa.org/park/carlyle_house_historic_park