Carlyle House Historic Park

Carlyle House Historic Park 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.

🚶Alexandria has grown from a small town in the 18th century to a bustling small city in the 21st century. Join us for a ...
06/06/2026

🚶Alexandria has grown from a small town in the 18th century to a bustling small city in the 21st century. Join us for a tour of Alexandria as we explore looking at the various Architecture styles that adorn the city streets and make it one of the best places to live and work.

Reservations are required as space is limited. Please wear comfortable shoes for this 1.5 hour guided tour. Tour is held rain or shine unless there is severe weather.

📍 Saturday, June 20 at 10am

Tickets are $20. To sign up visit our website (link in bio) or click the link in the top comment. Having trouble registering? Please call 703-549-2997 or email [email protected]

📍 Join Carlyle House staff for a tour focusing on the experiences of the enslaved community at Carlyle House and his pla...
06/03/2026

📍 Join Carlyle House staff for a tour focusing on the experiences of the enslaved community at Carlyle House and his plantations.

📆 June 19th at 10am

The guided tour will explore the historical context of slavery in 18th century Alexandria and the importance of ongoing research efforts. Reservations are required as space is limited. Reservations are required as space is limited.

To sign up, visit our website, link in bio and comment below. Having trouble registering? Please call 703-549-2997 or email [email protected]

Images: Library of Congress

📆🍃 Mark your calendars for these upcoming events! To find out more and to sign up, visit our website (link in bio and i...
06/01/2026

📆🍃 Mark your calendars for these upcoming events! To find out more and to sign up, visit our website (link in bio and in comment below).

Coming up this week: 🍃 Yoga on the Magnolia TerraceTuesdays & Thursdays: 6pmSaturdays: 9am & 10:15am$10 a classJoin our ...
05/31/2026

Coming up this week: 🍃

Yoga on the Magnolia Terrace
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6pm
Saturdays: 9am & 10:15am
$10 a class
Join our yoga instructor for an hour long Yoga Class on Carlyle House’s Magnolia Terrace. A gentle flow yoga class. We will build heat with sun salutations then progress to balance, deep stretching and finally relaxation. Please bring water, a towel, and a yoga mat. Wear comfortable yoga wear.

Ticket Link: http://apm.activecommunities.com/novaparks/Activity_Search/9762

Carlyle House Family Fun Day: Book Bonanza
12pm-3pm
Free
Read and craft with your friends on the Carlyle House front lawn for Family Fun Day on the first Saturday of the month from March-November! From 12-3 (unless otherwise noted), you can sit in on story time and participate in crafts and other activities that relate to the theme of the month. Please note that there is no Family Fun Day in July. This program is for all ages, though some of the crafts might be challenging for guests under 4. There is no fee to join this program, but donations are encouraged.

No tickets required.

💃 We are excited to announce our summer trivia night series! 🎫 Trivia starts at 7pm. Tickets are $15 per person and incl...
05/30/2026

💃 We are excited to announce our summer trivia night series!

🎫 Trivia starts at 7pm. Tickets are $15 per person and include snacks and mocktails. Teams are limited to 6 people. No outside alcohol is allowed.

📆 To sign up click the link in our bio, follow the link in comments, call (703) 549-2997, or email [email protected]

Staff members at combine their knowledge to create bi-weekly trivia nights throughout the summer in the beautiful gardens of the Carlyle House. Test your knowledge on everything from pop culture to history. Registration must be done in advance. Limited capacity so register early!

Each trivia night will have a different theme. There will be weekly prizes for the winning team as well as a grand prize for the team that wins the most points over the entire summer! Please note that 2026 Trivia Night at Historic Sites will be located at Carlyle House.

🍃 Join our yoga instructor for an hour long Yoga Class on Carlyle House’s Magnolia Terrace. A gentle flow yoga class. We...
05/29/2026

🍃 Join our yoga instructor for an hour long Yoga Class on Carlyle House’s Magnolia Terrace. A gentle flow yoga class. We will build heat with sun salutations then progress to balance, deep stretching and finally relaxation. Please bring water, a towel, and a yoga mat. Wear comfortable yoga wear.

Class may be canceled due to inclement weather, you will receive an email if class is canceled. Classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6pm and Saturdays at 9am and 10:15am, from May through October, are $10 per person, per class.

To sign up, visit our website or follow the link in the comment below. Having trouble registering? Please call 703-549-2997 or email [email protected]

05/27/2026

🖼️ Take a tour of Carlyle House and see the portrait for yourself!

Video by Gary, Carlyle House docent.

The rain has finally ended just in time for our Tuesday night Yoga on the Magnolia Terrace at 6pm. Can't make tonight's ...
05/26/2026

The rain has finally ended just in time for our Tuesday night Yoga on the Magnolia Terrace at 6pm. Can't make tonight's class? The weather for Thursday (5/28) and Saturday (5/30) is looking good. Class is $10 per person.

Our ticketing system is currently having a glitch for the Tuesday and Thursday classes so please email [email protected] or call 703-549-2997 to reserve your spot. We do take walk ups! Thank you for your patience as we work to get our ticketing system fixed.

Rainy days are perfect days for program prepping! Our fantastic volunteers spent the morning prepping crafts for next mo...
05/23/2026

Rainy days are perfect days for program prepping! Our fantastic volunteers spent the morning prepping crafts for next month's Sails on the Potomac.

Make sure to stop by our booth to see what craft we have for you to make!

🫖 Happy International Tea Day 🫖 Tea first arrived in the American colonies in the 1720s as a luxury few could afford. By...
05/21/2026

🫖 Happy International Tea Day 🫖

Tea first arrived in the American colonies in the 1720s as a luxury few could afford. By the 1750s, it had become a common household staple. But as resistance to British rule grew, tea fell out of favor. By the 1770s, the British East India Company had a powerful monopoly on the tea trade, keeping prices high and fighting the illegal smuggling that had brought tea to the colonies for decades.

image: Mr. and Mrs. Hill by Arthur Devis -- Yale Center for British Art

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

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