Historic Alexandria invites the community to take part in Two Lights for Tomorrow, a nationwide initiative launching the commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary, on April 18 and 19, 2025. This inspiring event calls on citizens across the country to display two lights as a symbol of unity and collective purpose, honoring the historic ride of Paul Revere on the night of April 18–19, 1775.
How to Participate
Across the nation, community members, businesses, and organizations are encouraged to place two lights—whether lanterns, candles, or electric displays—in their homes, businesses, as well as cultural and historical sites on April 18 & 19. In Historic Alexandria, Gadsby’s Tavern Museum will place two lights in the Public Dining Room, the room where the new Republic began to take shape through the conversations and choices being made between their walls.
Participation is open to everyone! For more information, visit https://va250.org/two-lights/. Help commemorate the beginning of our constant endeavor as a nation to work together for a better tomorrow as we form a more perfect union.
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 serve as a partner in the City’s equity and inclusion initiatives. For more information, visit alexandriava.gov/Historic.
