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RECONSTRUCTION ERA

Posted on January 23, 2016 by

In 2015, we celebrated the 150th year anniversary of the end of the Civil War. Now, we are in the 150th year anniversary dates of the “Reconstruction Era”. The Reconstruction Era refers to the period in the United States history … Continue reading →

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Our First Book Signing

Posted on July 14, 2013 by

The authors of “African Americans of Alexandria, Virginia:  Beacons of Light in the Twentieth Century” are having their first book signing on Saturday, July 20, 2013 at Community Open House event at the Alexandria Black History Museum located 902 Wythe … Continue reading →

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Urgent Call to Save Carver Nursey School – William Thomas Post #129

Posted on January 28, 2013 by

  The Carver Nursery School could be demolished as soon as the month of February if the community does not intervene. The school was constructed during World War II through an Act of Congress to fund nursery schools so that … Continue reading →

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Mr. Lawrence P. Robinson, Alexandria’s Dedicated Photographer and Community Leader

Posted on December 31, 2012 by

Mr. Lawrence (Robbie) P. Robinson migrated to Alexandria in 1968 from Centreville, Virginia. He demitted his membership from the Bull Run Lodge #698 and joined the Alexandria Elks Lodge #48. Robbie had been a member in Bull Run Lodge #698 … Continue reading →

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