Photo courtesy of Visit Alexandria
Il Porto in Alexandria, Va.
Unwind in Old Town Alexandria at Historic Happy Hours while connecting with the work of Historic Alexandria as the City marks the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Join the Office of Historic Alexandria Thursday, March 12, from 5 – 7:30 p.m. at Il Porto (121 King St.) featuring Jim Holloway as he presents Science, Pseudoscience, Humbug, & Magic at The Lyceum. Jim will give a brief history of the Alexandria Lyceum and highlight some of the lectures and performers that focused on science. Ten percent of proceeds from the evening will go toward supporting the 250th commemorations.
Event Details
Historic Happy Hour
March 12 | 5 – 7:30 p.m.
Il Porto, 121 King St., Alexandria
Upcoming 2026 Historic Happy Hours
• April 9: 5 – 7:30 p.m. – Vola’s Dockside Grill, 101 N Union St.
“1814: A Tale of Two Cities, Two Men, and One Song”
• May 14: 5 – 7:30 p.m. – O’Connell’s Irish Pub, 112 King St.
• June 11: 5 – 7:30 p.m. – The Wharf, 119 King St.
Don’t miss Historic Happy Hours, where local history, engaging research, and neighborhood gathering places come together.
For more information, visit Alexandriava.gov/America250
About the Office of Historic Alexandria:
The Office of Historic Alexandria preserves and shares the history of the City of Alexandria with eight museums, historic sites, archives, archaeology, tours, exhibits and public programs. Through powerful storytelling and confronting the City’s past, Historic Alexandria enriches the present and inspires the future. We enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors and serves as a partner in the City’s equity and inclusion initiatives. For more information, visit alexandriava.gov/Historic.
