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OverviewHistory is nurtured and treasured in the City of Alexandria and in neighboring South Fairfax County. A History Lover's Guide to Alexandria & South Fairfax County focuses on this special area along the Potomac River. Travel through history from Old Town to Mason's Neck and witness the practice of preservation as it continues to evolve today. Alexandria cares for the places essential to understanding our shared past, from cobblestone streets to the always active waterfront. Visit the numerous museums and historic houses, many of which are iconic in American history, in Old Town. Learn the stories of Alexandria's African American community, from slavery to freedom. Discover neighborhoods like Del Ray and Seminary Hill. South of the city, travel the George Washington Memorial Parkway and walk in the footsteps of Washington himself. Historian and preservationist Laura Macaluso draws connections between city and county, and between past and present. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Laura A MacalusoPublisher: History Press Imprint: History Press Dimensions: Width: 15.40cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.445kg ISBN: 9781467148672ISBN 10: 1467148679 Pages: 208 Publication Date: 09 May 2022 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationLaura A. Macaluso researches and writes about monuments, museums and material culture. She has a PhD from the Humanities/Cultural & Historic Preservation department at Salve Regina University. Currently writing her first book of creative nonfiction, her work can be found at www.lauramacaluso.com. She lives in an 1880 house in the historic village of Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |