Patriotic and Public Spirited - Commemorative Wares in George Washington's Hometown March 27, 2011

Alexandria prides itself on being the hometown of George Washington and Robert E. Lee, and historic events such as George Washington's Birthnight Ball and Lafayette's 1824 visit to Alexandria were cause for great celebration. This exhibition of commemorative ceramic wares, recovered from archaeological excavations or preserved in collections, shows the community's interest in events and historic places of local and national significance.