Sean L.
4/14/2024
The Congress of Alexandria- General Braddock & Five Colonial Governors https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Congress_of_Alexandria Quite Educational but also Entertaining - firing squad
Carlyle House
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121 N Fairfax St
Alexandria, VA 22314
A Georgian mansion built in 1753 by merchant and City founder John Carlyle. Five governors and General Braddock met here to discuss funding the French and Indian War. This historic meeting influenced the call for American independence in the 1770s, and sparked the concept of taxation without representation. Daily tours, youth programs, special events, exhibits, and lectures offer visitors a chance to experience eighteenth century life. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.; Sunday: Noon-4 p.m. (tours on the hour, last tour at 4 p.m.). Call ahead to schedule a tour!
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Cindi G.
3/13/2023
What a fun stop! Personal tour of the house, including entry to all but one bedroom. Wonderful, detailed tour of this historic home. Museum is decorated in 1700's items, some original and some...
Laura W.
11/8/2020
*based on the advertised trick-or-treat* We arrived right at 4pm and were guided up to a table to get a treat bag. That was it. There were some costumed T-rex walking around so my son had some fun...
Nicole E.
10/3/2020
Pretty house, gated. Nice gardens. What we were able to see in the garden. There's an old cannon in the front yard. The gardens are closed today for a private event. It's a simple but nice...
Christian L.
5/15/2021
Woohoooo a veritable oasis!!! Sadly, the Carlyle 'gardens' are being used as a storage for CAT bulldozers, metal drums, coils and cranes. All the surrounding houses, are gutted: they store metal...
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