Today, the Northern Virginia Fine Arts Association shows contemporary art here. This English country-style church was built between 1767 and 1773. George Washington was on the vestry and the church contains his pew. Robert E. Lee also attended services here. Alexandria's first fire fighting organization, established in 1774.
Exhibits interpret the history of fire fighting in Alexandria.
The Memorial contains outstanding George Washington memorabilia, including a clock which was stopped at the time of his death. In 1749 these two half-acre lots were reserved for a marketplace and town hall. The Saturday Farmers' Market is the oldest in the country. The park centers around a reconstructed lock from the Alexandria Canal which was originally built in 1845. The memorial park commemorates the rich contribution African Americans have made to the cultural heritage of Alexandria.