ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Located along the western bank of the Potomac River, the historic city of Alexandria, Virginia, is just a few miles south of Washington, D.C. Its well-preserved 18th- and 19th-century architecture, along with notable landmarks, offers a glimpse into America's past.

Alexandria Black History Museum
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Black History Walking Tour
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Bren Mar Park (Alexandria, Virginia)
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Contrabands and Freedmen Cemetery Memorial (Alexandria, Virginia)
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Fort Hunt Park (Alexandria, Virginia)
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Fort Ward Park (Alexandria, Virginia)
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Green Springs Gardens (Alexandria, Virginia)
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Mount Pleasant Baptist Church and Cemetery
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Old Town Alexandria
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River Farm
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Torpedo Factory
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