Civil War Sesquicentennial Community Meeting
9:00 am – Noon, Civil War Sesquicentennial Community Meeting at the North Lodge Room, George Washington Masonic National Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria. Different committees will be announced and participants may sign up to work with committees of interest to them. Committees will then begin planning programs for Alexandria’s commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. This meeting is open to all, and public participation is most welcome. For more information, please visit www.historicalexandria.org or call 703-746-4554.
Presentation of Finalists for Four Mile Run Pedestrian-Cyclist Bridge
1:00 – 7:00 pm - Presentations, 6:00 pm- reception, 7:00 pm - Presentation of Finalists for Four Mile Run Pedestrian-Cyclist Bridge at the George Washington Masonic Memorial, 191 Callahan Drive, Alexandria. The public is invited to attend a series of presentations by the three finalists who will be sharing their professional works for the planned Four Mile Run Pedestrian-Cyclist Bridge from 1:00 to 7:00 pm. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions of the finalists, attend a reception at 6 p.m. and receive the decision of the selection panel at 7 p.m. For more information and to register, visit www.4milerun.org.
Senior Services of Alexandria Generation-to-Generation Gala
6:30 pm - 11:00 pm - Senior Services of Alexandria Generation-to-Generation Gala, 5000 Seminary Road, Alexandria. Honoring Mollie Abraham and her granddaughter Mary Abraham; Dr. Frank Carroll and his son Drew Carroll; Charlie Collum and his son Joseph Collum; and Ferdinand Day and his daughter Gwen Fuller Day. For information call 703-836-4414, ext. 11 or www.seniorservicesalex.org.
Annual Rum Punch Challenge
7:00 – 9:30 pm, Annual Rum Punch Challenge at Gadsby's Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal Street, Alexandria. Just as tavern guests did over 200 years ago, try different rum punch creations from local distilleries, restaurants and caterers – and then vote for your favorite. This year’s participants include defending champ Bittersweet, Union Street Pub, Bacardi, Dogfish Head Spirits, Basikneads Catering and Gadsby’s Tavern Restaurant. Enjoy rum punch, period and modern food, and a silent auction full of great items. Tickets are $50 and reservations are required. For more information contact 703-746-4242 or www.gadsbystavern,org.
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