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Costumed couples wed at Old Town ‘Halloweddings’ ceremony

By James Cullum
Elizabeth Tedesco (as Sub-Zero from Mortal Kombat) gets married to Bruce Brolle (a combination of Hercules and Hercule Poirot) by Alexandria Clerk of the Circuit Court Greg Parks in a "Hallowedding" at Gadsby's Tavern, Oct. 31, 2025 (staff photo by James Cullum)

Eighteen happy couples, some in costume, are tying the knot in a historic Old Town ballroom today (Friday) as part of a new “Hallowedding” ceremony with the Alexandria Clerk of Court.

Clerk Greg Parks and his staff donned 18th century-inspired costumes at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum to officiate the marriages, which took about 20 minutes each and came with gift bags that included local restaurant coupons, free entry to Alexandria museums and a one-night stay at the Fairfield Inn & Suites on Richmond Hwy.

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What’s Up in Alexandria This Weekend: Old Town Festival of Speed & Style, live music and more

By Ryan Belmore
A 1953 Morgan at the Old Town Festival of Speed and Style on May 22, 2022. (staff photo by James Cullum)

Here’s a roundup of all the events, live music, and entertainment happening around Alexandria this weekend; enjoy! 

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Gadsby’s Tavern Museum hosting ‘Tavern Games Night’ Friday night

By Vernon Miles
Gaming at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum (image via Gadsby’s Tavern Museum/Office of Historic Alexandria)

If you’re looking for something to do tonight (Friday), Gadsby’s Tavern Museum is hosting a 21-and-over “Tavern Games Night“.

The event is scheduled for 7-9 p.m. at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum at 134 North Royal Street.

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Architecture aficionados rejoice: Old Town-themed gingerbread house event returns next month

By Vernon Miles
Gingerbread replica of Old Town building (image via City of Alexandria)

Alexandrians have had a lot of thoughts on local architecture recently, and now they’ll get a chance to craft their own building in Old Town — albeit one made out of gingerbread.

Gadsby’s Tavern Museum (138 N. Royal Street) is once again hosting its gingerbread decorating event early next month, with gingerbread houses themed around various historic buildings in Old Town.

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Upcoming gingerbread class turns Alexandria architecture into holiday treat

By Vernon Miles
Gingerbread building (image via Office of Historic Alexandria)

An event next month will translate a lesson in local historic architecture into sweet treats and load-bearing cookies.

Gadsby’s Tavern Museum (134 N Royal Street) is hosting a gingerbread decorating event on Sunday, Dec. 18. The Office of Historic Alexandria said the confectionary class celebrates the creative concepts of close-by construction.

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For fifth straight year, Alexandria makes Best Small City list by Condé Nast Traveler

By James Cullum

For the fifth straight year, Alexandria was named in the top five best small cities in the country in the 2022 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards.

Alexandria took home the fourth spot this year after placing third the last two years in a row.

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Gadsby’s Tavern hosting Hamilton-themed tour next month

By Vernon Miles
Gadsby's Tavern (image via Gadsby's Tavern Restaurant/Facebook)

It’s a few years behind the cultural zeitgeist, but for anyone still running Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton on repeat: Gadsby’s Tavern Museum’s (138 N Royal Street) Hamilton-themed tour is making a return next month.

The tour centers mostly around Hamilton’s supporting cast like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. The musical is also currently touring at the Kennedy Center through Oct. 9.

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Gadsby’s Tavern Museum looking for volunteer tour guides

By Vernon Miles

Tours have been getting going around Alexandria’s historic sites over the last year, and one of the most iconic — the Gadsby’s Tavern Museum — is looking for public help to handle new visitors.

“Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, part of the Office of Historic Alexandria, is recruiting volunteers to lead guided tours,” the Office of Historic Alexandria (OHA) said in an email. “Guides are trained to use the historic tavern spaces to share the stories of diverse people in early America who both shaped and were shaped by the young nation.”

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These four museums are reopening Thursday in Alexandria

By James Cullum
The Alexandria Lyceum (staff photo by Airey)

After months of being closed during the holidays, a number of museums in Alexandria will be open to the public starting this Thursday, March 25.

The Alexandria Archaeology Museum, Alexandria History Museum at the Lyceum, Friendship Firehouse Museum and Gadsby’s Tavern Museum will open with modified hours, capacities, and advance ticket requirements, according to the city.

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