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Carlyle House Historic Park

Preservation Tours: Lost Buildings of Alexandria-The Waterfront

Alexandria during the civil war
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In honor of National Preservation Month, join Carlyle House and Lee-Fendall House on a tour of “Lost Alexandria.” Explore parts of the historic neighborhood of Fishtown and what is now Founder’s Park. Learn why these buildings were not preserved. 

Tours begin at 121 N. Fairfax Street. This tour includes walking over many city blocks. Walking shoes required, bottled water suggested. Held rain or shine. $20 per person.

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