Open to the Public – R.E. Lee Camp Hall Museum
10:00 am – 2:00 pm, Open to the Public – R.E. Lee Camp Hall Museum, 806 Prince Street, Alexandria. During the Civil War, this 1850s house served as a hospital by the Union army and after the war, it became the hall for the R.E. Lee Camp #2 for the United Confederate Veterans. The museum houses a collection of Civil War artifacts, including Confederate uniforms, flags, and camp items and other artifacts of the 17th Virginia Infantry Regiment CSA. Several Lee family items are also housed there. Admission is free, but donations are welcome. For more information contact 703.519.2123 or relcamphall@hotmail.com
Alexandria Art Market
10:00 am – 4:00 pm, rain or shine, Alexandria Art Market at the Nicholas A. Colasanto Park, adjoining the Del Ray Artisans gallery at 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria. A variety of original artwork from over 20 artists will be displayed for sale including, but not limited to, painting, photography, pottery, jewelry, and glasswork. This is a rain or shine event and is free and open to the public. The market is held on the 1st Saturdays of June, July, August, September and November. For more information about the Alexandria Art Market, how to apply for an arts space at the market, about being a food vendor or musical act, please contact Kimberley Bush at 703-627-7656 or email DRA.AlexandriaArtMarket@gmail.com.
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