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We're sorry, but this activity is over. The last meeting was Saturday, September 19, 2026.

In honor of National Preservation Month, join Carlyle House on a tour of “Lost Alexandria.” Urban renewal projects across the country took place starting in the 1950s were government and private initiatives aimed at addressing urban decay, upgrading infrastructure and revitalizing city neighborhoods. In the 1960s, the Gadsby Commercial Urban Renewal Project changed and demolished portions of multiple blocks including the 300-500 block of King Street.
During September’s Preservation Tours, tour guides will lead groups through the north side of the 300-500 blocks of King Street and parts of the 100 blocks of N. Fairfax, N. Royal, & N. Pitt Streets to discuss what had been here, why they were destroyed, and how that impacted Alexandria.
Tours begin at Carlyle House, 121 N. Fairfax Street. This tour includes walking over many city blocks. North side tours will take place on three Saturdays in September . Walking shoes required, bottled water suggested. Held rain or shine. Tickets are required for all tours.
Having trouble registering? Please call 703-549-2997 or email carlyle@nvrpa.org

Sub-Activities

• Lost Buildings of Alexandria Urban Renewal (Sept 12)
• Lost Buildings of Alexandria Urban Renewal (Sept 19)
• Lost Buildings of Alexandria Urban Renewal (Sept 5)