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Carlyle House Historic Park

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Carlyle House Historic Park, built in 1753, was the home of merchant and town founder John Carlyle.
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Today, the museum interprets colonial life through tours, events and educational programs.

10/28/2026

We're so glad to partner with for our Halloween Trivia Night!

10/26/2026

🧭 Plan a fun outing with your Girl Scout troop!

Come learn about geocaching and letterboxing during our special Adventure Program on November 14! Scouts will learn about GPS, mapping, and various methods of navigation. In addition, they will learn about codes and solve their very own scavenger hunt in Old Town Alexandria! This program requires 1.5 to 2 hours to complete.

Groups do not need to arrive at 12 pm. However, it is required that scout groups arrive by 1:30 pm to have enough time to complete all activities. The Adventure Program will assist the Girl Scouts to obtain the following badges: Daisy: Trail Adventure; Brownies: Letterboxer; and Junior: Geocacher.

It is recommended that the scouts bring a bag of some type to carry crafts and handouts during the program. Bringing a compass is strongly recommended but not required. This program is outdoors and will take place rain or shine. Please dress for the weather and wear appropriate walking shoes.

Capacity is limited. If capacity is reached, a waitlist will be created.
$12 per scout, $6 per tagalong (non-Girl Scout siblings), chaperones free.
To register and pay for this special program, scout leaders should email [email protected] or call 703-549-2997.

10/25/2026

🍂 Carlyle House's gardens are alive with fall color! Enjoy a beautiful fall stroll through our historic gardens.

10/25/2026

📆 THIS WEEK at Carlyle House....

📍Trivia at Historic Sites-Halloween
Oct 28th 6pm-8pm
$15 per person
Staff members at Carlyle House Historic Park combine their knowledge to create a spooky fun Trivia in honor of Halloween. Test your knowledge on everything Halloween from general facts to movies to food.
Registration must be done in advance. Limited capacity so register early!

Tickets are $15 per person and includes snacks and mocktails. Teams are limited to 6 people. No outside alcohol is allowed. Tickets are non-refundable unless the museum cancels the event.

Special Guest host: Alexandria Colonial Tours!

10/24/2026

Join NOVA Parks and the Commonwealth of Virginia's Director of Outdoor Recreation Heather Barrar for the Virginia Outdoor Recreation Listening Tour. The Northern Virginia region's Open House will take place on Monday, October 26, 4:30-6:30pm, at The Atrium at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Ct., Vienna, VA 22182.

Space is limited and advanced RSVP is required to attend: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ListeningTourOpenHouse

10/24/2026

⚰️ There are spirits in the air... join us this evening to discover death and mourning in Alexandria's past.

🪦 In September 1780, John Carlyle passed away and the family would have gone into mourning. Join our tour guides for one night only to learn about death and mourning in the 18th century. Tours will be self paced and visitors can enter the house starting at 6pm with the last entry at 7:45pm.
Tickets are $10 per person and available via the link in first comment.

10/22/2026

Join NOVA Parks and the Commonwealth of Virginia's Director of Outdoor Recreation Heather Barrar for the Northern Virginia region's Open House as part of the Virginia Outdoor Recreation Listening Tour. The Open House will take place on Monday, October 26, 4:30-6:30pm at The Atrium at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Ct, Vienna, VA 22182.

Space is limited and advanced RSVP is required to attend: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ListeningTourOpenHouse

10/22/2026

💍 ON THIS DAY...

In 1761 John Carlyle married his second wife, Sybil West. Sybil was the daughter of Hugh West, a fellow founding trustee of Alexandria and prominent local businessman. Together, John and Sybil had possibly four children together, though only one son, George William, survived out of infancy.

Image: Wedding scene from Ramsay’s The gentle shepherd, 1798 from the Lewis Walpole Library at Yale University

10/21/2026

🎃 What were jack-o'-lanterns originally carved from?🎃

🍬 What was candy corn originally called? 🍬

Test your ghostly knowledge at Carlyle House's Halloween Trivia night!

Staff members at Carlyle House Historic Park combine their knowledge to create a spooky fun Trivia in honor of Halloween. Test your knowledge on everything Halloween from general facts to movies to food.
Registration must be done in advance. Limited capacity so register early!
Tickets are $15 per person and includes snacks and mocktails. Ticket link in first comment. Teams are limited to 6 people. No outside alcohol is allowed.

10/20/2026

👠 Grab your dancing shoes for a 1920s party celebrating the release of the first American Girl book for adults!

🎉THIS FRIDAY October 23rd 6-8pm
$25 per person (18+ and over)

Inspired by American Girl Doll’s 40th Anniversary and the release of the book- Samantha: The Next Chapter, join us for an evening of 1920s music, games, mocktails, and more! This event is appropriate for those 18 years and older. Stay tuned to our website to see what vendors will be joining us!

Current vendors include:
Old Town Books
Old Town Mahjong

Address

121 N Fairfax Street
Alexandria, VA
22314

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 4pm
Tuesday	10am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm
Sunday	12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+17035492997

Website

https://www.novaparks.com/parks/carlyle-house-historic-park

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