Category Archives: Education

First Principal of Parker-Gray School

Posted on August 2, 2020 by

Mr. Henry T. White was the first Principal of Parker-Gray School. His tenure as school principal was from 1920 – 1927. Then he stayed at Parker-Gray as a teacher from 1927 – 1934. The requirements had changed in Alexandria, Virginia … Continue reading →

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Behind the Scene of the article “Standing on Historical Land: James E. Henson, Esq.”

Posted on July 5, 2020 by

Mr. James E. Henson, Sr., has been a very lucky man. His aunt Eleanor McGuire Massie left him her house at 607 South Pitt Street. James and his wife, Ardene moved in the house in 2007. This house stands on … Continue reading →

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A Family’s Devastation of Influenza Pandemic: Bessie Evans Baltimore Carter

Posted on May 14, 2020 by

We all have gold mines in our family and; family history is one of our overlooked gold mines. The Baltimore, Carter and Spriggs’ families in Alexandria, Virginia were old family surnames that have been in Alexandria prior and after the … Continue reading →

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Memories of Long Ago: Margaret V. Campbell Council

Posted on April 7, 2020 by

I was privilege in having a conversation with the 78 year-old Leroy Council of Philadelphia who revealed his deep love for his mother, Margaret and the history she shared with him about her life in Alexandria. His mother, Margaret was … Continue reading →

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