Carlyle House

 

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Flint M.

Alexandria, VA

8/12/2008

Combine this with a tour of nearby Gadsby's Tavern and nearby Christ Church and you'll have a great mini-Colonial walking tour of Old Town Alexandria.

The City of Alexandria saved this colonial gem from the wrecking ball and lovingly restored it to its glory days.  The folks here are doing a great job of telling Alexandria's story!  Active schedule of events and re-enactments, including a mock funeral of John Carlyle and a Halloween program, among many other events.

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Gayle G.

Woodbridge, VA

2/7/2007 1 photo

This historic home is named after its owner, John Carlyle. Mr. Carlyle was a merchant during colonial times. As we learned on our tour here, the house was taken over during the British invasion and a general by the name of General Edward Braddock made this place a headquarters for strategy planning of the French and Indian War.

The Carlyle House is the only mansion done in this particular style (Georgian Palladian) in Alexandria. The furnishings in the space are authentic from the period, some were actually used in the home.

If you take a guided tour (well worth the cost of four bucks) you will hear about how merchants, slaves and servants lived during the late 1700's and early 1800s. Outside, there is an 18th century style garden.

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