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Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum

Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum

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Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum

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Location: Alexandria, Alexandria, Virginia, United States

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November 12, 2023

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In 1839, the Lyceum Company, which promoted education in Alexandria, partnered with the Alexandria Library Company to build Lyceum Hall. The new building had a library and reading room on the first floor and a large hall on the second floor for lectures, debates, concerts, meetings, and other public programs.

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The Lyceum, built in 1838, has served many purposes for the city of Alexandria. It was originally built to be a local hub for education, hosting lectures, debates, and entertainment events. It was a military hospital, troop quarters, and meeting space during the Civil War. At various times afterward, it was a private residence, home of the Chamber of Commerce, and the first U.S. Bicentennial Center. Today, it is a history museum with exhibitions, public programs, a museum store, and facility rentals.

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