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Manumission Tour Company Presents

Duke Street Black History

The Manumission Tour Company presents early Alexandria's African-American history.

The Manumission Tour Company brings the knowledge from their newest walking tour, the Duke Street Corridor to the Barrett Branch Library for an engaging evening focused on the early history of African-American Alexandrians and the institutions that encompassed their lives.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Local History | Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion |

TAGS: | local history | black history | Alexandria History | african american history |

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
jcahill@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1703
Fax: 703.746.1708
Hours
Mon, Nov 18 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Nov 19 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 20 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Nov 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Nov 22 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Nov 23 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 24 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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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

Dinovember - A Celebration of All Things Dinosaur!
Sun, Nov 24, All day
Table games, a dino-safari, and take home activity packets. Ages 2+
One-On-One Computer Help - at the Barrett Branch
Tue, Nov 26, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Barrett Library has a volunteer available on Tuesdays to help with computer and technologies use. Appointments are available at 5 PM and 6 PM. Please call 703-746-1721 to schedule an appointment.
Newspaper Table Runner - Carbon-Neutral Crafting
Tue, Nov 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Second Floor
Make an interesting and sustainable decoration made from upcycled newspapers. And when you no longer need it, toss it in the recycle bin!
Upcycled Wrapping - Holiday Gift Decorating Kits
Mon, Dec 02, All day
Don't spend money on more wrapping paper! Create beautifully wrapped gifts that will marvel your loved ones and spare the Earth. Pick up a kit at the Barrett Branch beginning December 2.
Upcycled Wrapping - Holiday Gift Decorating Kits
Tue, Dec 03, All day
Don't spend money on more wrapping paper! Create beautifully wrapped gifts that will marvel your loved ones and spare the Earth. Pick up a kit at the Barrett Branch beginning December 2.
Baby and Toddler Time - La hora de los bebés y los niños
Tue, Dec 03, 11:00am - 11:40am
Songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles Fun that's just right for ages 0-23 months
One-On-One Computer Help - at the Barrett Branch
Tue, Dec 03, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Barrett Library has a volunteer available on Tuesdays to help with computer and technologies use. Appointments are available at 5 PM and 6 PM. Please call 703-746-1721 to schedule an appointment.
Handmade Gift Bow - Carbon-Neutral Crafting
Tue, Dec 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Second Floor
Top off your holiday gifts with an easy handmade bow.
Upcycled Wrapping - Holiday Gift Decorating Kits
Wed, Dec 04, All day
Don't spend money on more wrapping paper! Create beautifully wrapped gifts that will marvel your loved ones and spare the Earth. Pick up a kit at the Barrett Branch beginning December 2.
Just Babies - Lapsit Time for Ages 0-12 months
Wed, Dec 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Fun activities just for infants ages 0-12 months.
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