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Old Alexandria and portrait of William Still

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Underground Railroad Walking Tour

All Alexandria Reads
2025-04-12 10:00:00 2025-04-12 11:30:00 America/New_York Underground Railroad Walking Tour Manumission Tour Company will lead a 90-minute walking tour along the King Street corridor incorporating stories from abolitionist William Still's 1872 book. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library -

Saturday, April 12
10:00am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2025-04-12 10:00:00 2025-04-12 11:30:00 America/New_York Underground Railroad Walking Tour Manumission Tour Company will lead a 90-minute walking tour along the King Street corridor incorporating stories from abolitionist William Still's 1872 book. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library -

Manumission Tour Company will lead a 90-minute walking tour along the King Street corridor incorporating stories from abolitionist William Still's 1872 book.

Beginning in front of the Kate Waller Barrett Branch, join us on a guided exploration of real life places that feature in Alexandria's involvement in The Underground Railroad. 

Manumission Tour Company

Founded in the spring of 2016, by John Taylor Chapman, a fourth generation Alexandrian and member of Alexandria City Council, Manumission Tour Company, LLC seeks to bring attention to the historical legacy of Africans and African Americans in Alexandria through curating guided cultural heritage tours.

All Alexandria Reads

Facilitated by the Alexandria Library, this program is designed to create shared experiences through reading. Everyone is invited to read the featured titles and selected books for younger readers. This year's theme is "adventure." 

Lithograph image taken from Alexandria by George Combs, Leslie Anderson and Julia M. Downie.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Local History | Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion | All Alexandria Reads |

TAGS: | Tours | Outdoors | Local History | black history | All Alexandria Reads | AAR |

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
jcahill@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1703
Fax: 703.746.1708
Hours
We're closed Sunday April 20 due to Easter
Mon, Apr 14 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 15 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 16 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 17 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Apr 18 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Apr 19 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 20 Closed
(Easter)
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About the branch

Parking: No library parking lot.  Street parking is available.  A paid parking lot is available on the 100 block of North Alfred Street. 

Public Transit:

  • Metrorail: Yellow and Blue lines at Braddock Road (1 mile) and King Street Stations (1.1 miles). 
  • Metrobus: 10A/B, 11C
  • DASH Bus: 30, 31, Old Town Circulator
  • King Street Trolley:  King & Columbus

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact jgregorio@alexlibraryva.org or call 703.746.1701 or TTY 703.746.1790.

Upcoming Events

Plastic Pollution and Art - Art Exhibit featuring the Works of the Boys & Girls Club
Fri, Apr 18, All day
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.
Plastic Pollution and Art - Art Exhibit featuring the Works of the Boys & Girls Club
Sat, Apr 19, All day
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.
Dungeons & Dragons at the Library
Sat, Apr 19, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Come play Dungeons & Dragons. No experience necessary. Open to ages 8-13.
This event is full
Plastic Pollution and Art - Art Exhibit featuring the Works of the Boys & Girls Club
Sun, Apr 20, All day
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.
Plastic Pollution and Art - Art Exhibit featuring the Works of the Boys & Girls Club
Mon, Apr 21, All day
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.
Crafty Kids - Art activities for ages 6+
Mon, Apr 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
First Floor
Make and take craft activities for ages 6+
Plastic Pollution and Art - Art Exhibit featuring the Works of the Boys & Girls Club
Tue, Apr 22, All day
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.
One-On-One Computer Help - at the Barrett Branch
Tue, Apr 22, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Barrett Library has a volunteer available on Tuesdays to help with computer and technologies use. Please call 703-746-1721 to schedule an appointment.
Eco:mmunion - Conversations to Sustain People and Planet
Tue, Apr 22, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Looking for a space to talk about climate change and the things affected that we love? Join us for a monthly discussion focused on a relevant topic. Register to receive the materials suggestions.
Plastic Pollution and Art - Art Exhibit featuring the Works of the Boys & Girls Club
Wed, Apr 23, All day
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.
Plastic Pollution and Art - Art Exhibit featuring the Works of the Boys & Girls Club
Thu, Apr 24, All day
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.
Alphabits Story Time - Letters M-N
Thu, Apr 24, 11:00am - 11:40am
First Floor
Practice your alphabet with stories, songs, yoga and more! Ages 2 and Up.
American Style Mahjong - Learn and Play
Thu, Apr 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Second Floor
The Barrett Branch Mahjong group meets the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. Space is available for up to 12 players, so it's first come first served as game tables fill.
Plastic Pollution and Art - Art Exhibit featuring the Works of the Boys & Girls Club
Fri, Apr 25, All day
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.
Plastic Pollution and Art - Art Exhibit featuring the Works of the Boys & Girls Club
Sat, Apr 26, All day
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.
Plastic Pollution and Art - Art Exhibit featuring the Works of the Boys & Girls Club
Sun, Apr 27, All day
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.
Four Mile Run Kayak Cleanup - All Alexandria Reads
Sun, Apr 27, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Water Access
Help keep our waterway beautiful by participating in a land and water-based cleanup hosted by the Four Mile Run Conservatory Foundation. (Ages 12+)
This event is full
Plastic Pollution and Art - Art Exhibit featuring the Works of the Boys & Girls Club
Mon, Apr 28, All day
Running through Earth Month, Barrett Branch will feature art created by the Dunbar Boys & Girls Club accompanied by facts on plastic pollution and its impact on our planet.
Crafty Kids - Art activities for ages 6+
Mon, Apr 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
First Floor
Make and take craft activities for ages 6+
Vision Boards - All Alexandria Reads
Mon, Apr 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Second Floor
Visualize the next adventure of your life by making a vision board. All supplies will be provided along with instructions and ideas for how to begin. 
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