Alexandria Transportation History Walk

1 Prince Street,Alexandria VA 22314

21 May, 2022

Description

Walk to discover how Alexandria's history was shaped by different modes of transportation Planes, trains, and automobiles -- and also ferries, canal boats, cargo ships, wagons, bicycles, streetcars, and feet -- all shaped Alexandria's development as a city. Which automobile manufacturer used to have a factory in Old Town? Which U.S. president once took the ferry to Alexandria and then walked back to the White House? How did the Wilkes Street Tunnel contribute to Alexandria's strategic importance during the Civil War? Come find out on this free walk, organized by the Alexandria Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee. The route is about 1.3 miles and will cover parts of Old Town: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39271193. All are welcome, including families with strollers. Well-behaved dogs on leashes are welcome too! We'll meet at Waterfront Park, 1 Prince Street, just south of the "I Love You" public art installation. For everyone's health and safety, we'll be taking the following precautions: -- asking everyone to self-screen and not participate if they've experienced symptoms of covid or been exposed to a known covid case within the last 7 days -- asking people who are not fully vaccinated to give others at least 6 feet of space while walking -- keeping an eye on local covid conditions, and cancelling the walk if needed