Discover Amazing Alexandria Historic Walking Tour for Kids
Overview
History is a fun and exciting topic - especially in such a historic city like Alexandria! In this curated tour designed for youth, attendees will visit important sites around downtown and learn why it's critical to study history.
Tailored for ages 6-12, this tour will appropriately cover tougher themes in Alexandria's past. Led by a local historian and former K-12 educator, adults and kids alike will enjoy the stories and tales told! Attendees are encouraged to ask questions during the tour.
The suggested age of youth attendees is 6-12, but younger or older children are welcome to join.
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What's Included
✓ Included
- Water is available at fountains at the Visitor Center
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Learn how Alexandria changed over the centuries! Attendees will learn about why some buildings are saved while others are lost.
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Stop 2
Discover famous parishioners at Alexandria's own Christ Church! Learn why cemeteries are important learning tools for historians.
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Stop 3
Walk around the historic downtown and hear tales of residents past! Why were there so many soldiers here during the Civil War? How does the city commemorate its historic impact on the country?
Meeting & End Point
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Meeting Point
Please meet your guide by the front steps to the Visitor Center.
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End Point
Please meet your guide by the front steps to the Visitor Center.
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Good to Know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels