Explore “Hamilton’s BFFs & Frenemies” at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum This Election Season

Explore "Hamilton's BFFs & Frenemies" at Gadsby's Tavern Museum This Election Season

This election season, discover how the choices of early American leaders shaped the course of our democracy during the "Hamilton's BFFs & Frenemies" specialty tour at Gadsby's Tavern Museum. Inspired by the hit musical Hamilton, learn how the paths of Washington, Lafayette, Jefferson, Madison, and Burr all intersected with this local tavern. Includes discussion of the issues they faced -and how their choices impacted local citizens.

Please note: The tour involves ascending and descending stairs. Guests should arrive at least five minutes before the tour begins for check-in.

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, November 8

Time: 11 a.m.-Noon

Location: Gadsby's Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal Street, Alexandria, VA

Tickets: $15 per person; $12 for Historic Alexandria Members. Tickets available at alexandriava.gov/Historic

About Gadsby's Tavern Museum:

As America began as a nation during the late 18th century and emerged in the 19th century, Gadsby's Tavern was the center of social and political life in Alexandria as well as the new Federal City of Washington. The tavern served as the premier gathering place for residents - including George Washington - and visitors to eat, drink, learn, and influence history. Tavern keepers John Wise and John Gadsby hosted balls, performances, and meetings, and their accommodations were known as the best by travelers near and far. Gadsby's Tavern Museum is located at 134 North Royal Street in the heart of Old Town Alexandria and is owned and operated by the City of Alexandria. For more information, please call 703.746.4242 or visit alexandriava.gov/gadsbystavern.

About the Office of Historic Alexandria

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.

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact Nicole Quinn at [email protected] or call 703.746.4554, Virginia Relay 711.

If you prefer communication in another language, free interpretation and translation services are available to you, please email [email protected] or call 703-746-3960.