1 10 274 https://berd.artinterp.org/files/original/c3bba064d5e1c8dd1d42cde56090e0c7.jpg a349148b876c7850e5b2d0ca90566752 https://berd.artinterp.org/files/original/dc653fef93c675ec993969ff4cedd1c3.jpg 110ab542c8f41615bf183c8d8720b3ed https://berd.artinterp.org/files/original/297925cdd1c0008f67fa659d173b21fc.jpg 447f16cc113da8e6fea7a9b4ddada16a https://berd.artinterp.org/files/original/3e36f5f4f78b54f8e565fda4b4daaf97.jpg d3ba442ae93d8c067d9b9630ad384537 https://berd.artinterp.org/files/original/3f641788e0151b838f08792e71f570af.jpg e6a4470ff693fa26ab0fdbed72f03376 Directory Type2 Contact <a href="http://accokeekfoundation.org">Piscataway Park</a> <a href="http://berd.artinterp.org/omeka/items/show/1076/#geolocation">3400 Bryan Point Road, Accokeek, MD 20607</a> <a>+1 (301) 283-2113</a> <a href="mailto:info@accokeek.org">info@accokeek.org</a> Description Piscataway Park in Accokeek, Maryland, on the shore of the Potomac River is the oldest land trust in the Tidewater Potomac region. This land serves as an outdoor classroom for educational programs about land conservation, historic preservation, sustainable agriculture, and environmental stewardship. Founded in 1957 to protect the view from George Washington’s Mount Vernon across the Potomac River. Photographs by <a href="http://www.matailongdu.com/">Matailong Du</a>. Resource <a href="http://accokeekfoundation.org/education/stewardship/">Robert Ware Straus Ecosystem Farm</a> <a href="http://accokeekfoundation.org/education/livestock/">Heritage Livestock Preservation</a> <a href="http://accokeekfoundation.org/education/conservation/">Piscataway Park: Land Conservation</a> <a href="http://accokeekfoundation.org/education/colonial-history/">National Colonial Farm and Colonists</a> <a href="http://accokeekfoundation.org/education/piscataway-cultural-landscape/">Piscataway Cultural Landscape</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource Piscataway Park 20th century colonial america crafts educational programs farm structures farmer's market Ferguson, Alice Ferguson, Henry heritage breeds historic preservation land conservation landscape Maryland material culture Mount Vernon Park Potomac River rivers stewardship sustainable agriculture Tidewater Washington, George https://berd.artinterp.org/files/original/3464eb0964f077a98a017770cf3bfedd.jpg 02cde339fe94089b823cd9f5fa3b3337 Directory Type2 Contact <a href="http://alexandriava.gov/Archaeology">Alexandria Archaeology Museum</a> <a href="http://berd.artinterp.org/omeka/items/show/1077/#geolocation">105 North Union Street, Alexandria, VA 22314</a> <a>+1 (703) 746-4399</a> Description The Alexandria Archaeology Museum is dedicated to preserving and studying Alexandria’s rich archaeological heritage and fostering within residents and visitors a connection between the past and present while inspiring a sense of stewardship and adventure. 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Title A name given to the resource Alexandria Archaeology Museum 20th century Alexandria archaeology artifacts civil war colonial america insurance maps maps material culture museum Shields, Thomas stewardship Virginia Wilbur, Julia https://berd.artinterp.org/files/original/eb07fc4e22781f82c7a1cf0e175b216b.jpg ebd413e85656d7772e13785e8b628cfc Directory Type2 Contact <a href="http://alexandriava.gov/Archives">Archives & Records Center, Historic Alexandria</a> <a href="http://berd.artinterp.org/omeka/items/show/1078/#geolocation">801 South Payne Street, Alexandria, VA 22314</a> <a>+1 (703) 746-4591</a> Description The mission of the Archives & Records Center is to identify, preserve, and make available to the public records of the City of Alexandria government that have been appraised and selected for historic value. The Archives & Records Center also provides records management, off-site storage, and reference services to City of Alexandria agencies. The collection begins with the late 19th century and continues to the present. Resource Minutes: City Council Minutes (1922-1985); Planning Commission Minutes (1939-1998); Board of Architectural Review Minutes; Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes Permits: New Construction Permits (1930-1960); Building Alteration Permits (1930-1950); Demolition Permits; Sign Permits Financial Records: Annual Financial Statements (1876- ); Papers of Former Mayors (1950- ); Stocks and Bonds (circa 1850-1900); Approved Annual Budgets (1930- ); Annual Reports (1955- ); Auditor’s Reports (1876-1923) City Directories: City Directories (1950-1979) Plans: Site Plans (1962-2000) City Contracts:City Contracts (1945- ) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Archives & Records Center, Historic Alexandria 19th century 20th century 21st century Alexandria architecture archives city contracts city directories minutes permits plans public records records scrapbooks site plans Virginia zoning https://berd.artinterp.org/files/original/612b3e3730eb5e5bece0d6ba6f468e60.jpg 9df004cfdf819f34230a6e3f5cb27c3d Directory Type2 Contact <a href="http://www.alexandriava.gov/Planning">Planning & Zoning Department, City of Alexandria</a> <a href="http://berd.artinterp.org/omeka/items/show/1079/#geolocation">301 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314</a> <a>+1 (703) 746-4666</a> Resource <a href="http://www.alexandriava.gov/planning/info/default.aspx?id=44614">Master Plan:</a> The Master Plan is made up of 18 Small Area Plans (SAPs) covering neighborhoods throughout the City, plus substantive chapters on topics of citywide relevancy, such as Historic Preservation, Urban Design, Transportation, and Open Space. Permits: Special Use; Board of Architectural Review; Board of Zoning Appeals; Development Review Floor Area Ration (FAR); Open Space Computation <a href="http://www.alexandriava.gov/planning/info/default.aspx?id=14676">Design Principles & Guidelines</a> <a href="http://www.alexandriava.gov/GreenBuilding">Green Building in Alexandria</a> <a href="http://www.alexandriava.gov/uploadedFiles/planning/info/reuse_recycling_brochure.pdf">Builder's Guide to Reuse & Recycling</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Planning & Zoning Department, City of Alexandria Alexandria GIS datasets green building historic preservation neighborhoods open data Open Space Computation permits planning office public records recycling transportation urban design Virginia https://berd.artinterp.org/files/original/caf1f1f523665e1753fbb81bee0e0220.jpg 358209542ba9612604aaa25b00b9b76d Directory Type2 Contact <a href="http://alexandriava.gov/historic/blackhistory/default.aspx">Alexandria Black History Museum</a> <a href="http://berd.artinterp.org/omeka/items/show/1080/#geolocation">902 Wythe Street, Alexandria, VA 22314</a> <a>+1 (703) 746-4356</a> Description The Alexandria Black History Museum explores the integral relationship between Alexandria’s African American heritage and other cultural traditions.Located next door to the Alexandria Black History Museum, the Watson Reading Room is a non-circulating research repository focusing on issues of African-American history and culture. Satellite site to the museum is the 7.6 acre heritage park that includes a cemetery, sculpture garden, and a wetlands. Resource <a href="http://alexandriava.gov/historic/blackhistory/default.aspx?id=37376">Watson Reading Room:</a> The Watson Reading Room, a non-circulating research repository, currently has over 3,000 holdings including books, periodicals, dissertations, theses, videos, audio tapes, paintings, photographs, and other memorabilia document the African American experience in Alexandria and Virginia from 1749 to the present. <a href="http://alexandriava.gov/historic/blackhistory/default.aspx?id=37348">Alexandria African American Heritage Park:</a> The park was designed by nationally recognized landscape architectural firm EDAW, with memorial sculptures by Washington DC sculptor Jerome Meadows. The park includes a one-acre 19th century African American cemetery. Of 21 burials on this site, six identified headstones remain and are in their original location. The park was designed to co-exist with the original landscape of the cemetery and preserves the interesting and varied plant life on this site. The park also sustains a wetland area that provides a home for mallards, painted turtles, beavers and crayfish in their natural habitat. Parker-Gray School Collection: Special collection on the history and graduates of the Parker-Gray School. The colleciton includes: photographs, yearbooks, memorabilia. Nina Tisara United in Spirit Photograph Collection: United in the Spirit, an examination of worship in Alexandria’s African American churches by photographer Nina Tisara. Eldrich Murphy Photograph Collection: Photographs by Eldrich Murphy, an African-American photographer who worked in Alexandria during the 1940s and 50s. Carol Siegel Spirit of the Neighborhood Photograph Collection: An exploration of Alexandria’s African American neighborhoods in the 1990s, by photographer, Carol Siegel. 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Title A name given to the resource Alexandria Black History Museum 18th century 19th century 20th century 21st century african american african american landowners Alexandria audiovisual cemetery community dissertations Douglass, Frederick EDAW (Architectural firm) freemen historic preservation Meadows, Jerome memorabilia Murphy, Eldrich museum neighborhoods oral history paintings Park Parker-Gray School periodicals photographs sculptures Siegel, Carol Sunnyside Tubman, Harriet Virginia Watson, Charles Watson, Laura wetlands https://berd.artinterp.org/files/original/02878972d08376e3bcfa9a47c3813104.jpg 3fb648e989efc0bf6abf3e21b3fabf4f https://berd.artinterp.org/files/original/89aa7a3bf2dc45b51599b81fe21b77c1.jpg 66c50dfaa1986a4ba73d4137542ddf84 https://berd.artinterp.org/files/original/1c39be571fbb920bb14d1594cf32a338.jpg a847fe0da6d963bd2aa14305a80c70b8 https://berd.artinterp.org/files/original/d838e5ff8cec1c5f0382c98311abaecd.jpg fb0647649756041033c96189f965daf0 https://berd.artinterp.org/files/original/081642898e39943647ad86b15bddbbc4.jpg d6f58250b8528e59338fe13ab024c7cb Directory Type2 Contact <a href="http://www.alexandriava.gov/historic/fortward/default.aspx">Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site</a> <a href="http://berd.artinterp.org/omeka/items/show/1081/#geolocation">4301 West Braddock Road, Alexandria, VA 22304</a> <a>+1 (703)746-4848</a> Description Fort Ward is the best preserved of the system of Union forts and batteries built to protect Washington, DC during the American Civil War (1861-1865). Fort Ward Museum interprets the site's history and offers exhibits on Civil War topics, education and interpretive programs, tours, lecture and video series, bus tours, and living history activities throughout the year. The Museum and Historic Site also interpret Alexandria, Virginia as an occupied city, the city's role as a vital Union Army crossroads, life within the Defenses of Washington, and the everyday life of Civil War soldiers and civilians. Photographs by <a href="http://www.matailongdu.com/">Matailong Du</a>. Resource Museum Collections: The permanent collection is diverse, with holdings that include: military equipment related to the infantry, artillery, cavalry and navy; edged and shoulder weapons; flags; musical instruments; medical equipment; uniforms and clothing accessories; cooking and mess equipment; artwork, primarily period prints of both Union and Confederate significance; documents; photographs; and artifacts excavated at Fort Ward. Artillery Objects: A broad scope of artillery objects, including a well-rounded collection of projectiles and aiming/firing tools and equipment. Union Occupation of Alexandria: Objects related to the Union occupation of Alexandria. These include a rare proclamation, dated May 26, 1861, declaring martial law in the city, and a number of items pertaining to the death of Union hero Col. Elmer Ellsworth at the Marshall House Hotel during the Federal occupation of Alexandria. Of special interest is a section of the Confederate flag that Ellsworth removed from the roof of the Marshall House prior to being killed by innkeeper James Jackson, a secessionist resident of Alexandria. Defenses of Washington: Objects include a 1862 topographical map of the defense system by the engineer E. G. Arnold, and a large wartime pencil drawing of Fort Albany, located in nearby Arlington, Virginia, by the soldier-artist William Lydston. This panoramic scene features landmarks in the surrounding Virginia and D.C. area that were labeled by the artist. Dorothy C.S. Starr Research Library: Over 2,000 books, periodicals and archival materials on general Civil War history and the Defenses of Washington. The library contains the complete reference series, The Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies. Other important resources include photographs, largely from the Library of Congress and the National Archives, of general war subjects and scenes from the Defenses of Washington. Of special note is a collection of research material which was donated by the authors of several books on the historic defense system. The library has few regimental histories and does not contain military service records. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site 19th century Alexandria archives armaments Arnold, E.G. artifacts books civil war Confederate documents earthwork Ellsworth, Col. Elmer fort Fort Albany Fort Ward historic site Jackson, James library Lydston, William maps Marshall House Hotel martial law military engineering museum periodicals photographs regimental history Starr, Dorothy C.S. tours Union Virginia https://berd.artinterp.org/files/original/f7539889596188a34207d65ae23e5976.jpg 5f5849fce505ad68d301b1db6de90763 Directory Type2 Contact <a href="http://www.alexandriava.gov/FriendshipFirehouse">Friendship Firehouse Museum</a> <a href="http://berd.artinterp.org/omeka/items/show/1082/#geolocation">107 South Alfred Street, Alexandria, VA 22314</a> <a>+1 (703) 746-3891</a> Description The Friendship Fire Company was established in 1774, as the first volunteer fire company in Alexandria. The current firehouse was built in 1855, was substantially remodeled in 1871, and was restored by the City of Alexandria in 1992. The Friendship, Sun, Relief, Hydraulion and other local volunteer fire companies served the community faithfully, particularly during enormous blazes in 1827, 1855, 1871, and 1922. Some of their stories and equipment are preserved today in the Friendship Firehouse Museum. Resource Engine Room: hand-drawn fire engines, leather water buckets, a locally-made hose reel, axes, sections of early rubber hose and other historic fire-fighting equipment. An exhibition discusses the development of fire-fighting technology and other fire companies that have served the citizens of Alexandria. Meeting Room: Various ceremonial objects such as parade uniforms, capes, banners and other regalia. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Friendship Firehouse Museum 18th century 19th century Alexandria fire companies fire-fighting equipment Firehouse Friendship (Fire Company) Hydraulion (Fire Company) museum Relief (Fire Company) Rodgers, John Sun (Fire Company) uniforms Virginia volunteer Washington, George https://berd.artinterp.org/files/original/29abbe77de9971c29ac44af1db55d068.jpg a9f739c7e637ebbb2282a04d59db9663 Directory Type2 Contact <a href="http://www.alexandriava.gov/GadsbysTavern">Gadsby’s Tavern Museum</a> <a href="http://berd.artinterp.org/omeka/items/show/1083/#geolocation">134 North Royal Street, Alexandria, VA 22314</a> <a>+1 (703) 746-4242</a> Description Gadsby's Tavern Museum consists of two buildings, a ca. 1785 tavern and the 1792 City Hotel. The buildings are named for Englishman John Gadsby who operated them from 1796 to 1808. Mr. Gadsby's establishment was a center of political, business, and social life in early Alexandria. The tavern was the setting for dancing assemblies, theatrical and musical performances, and meetings of local organizations. George Washington enjoyed the hospitality provided by tavernkeepers and twice attended the annual Birthnight Ball held in his honor. Other prominent patrons included John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, and the Marquis de Lafayette. history, architecture, decorative arts, social customs, food, and clothing of a 18th century taven and hotel. Resource Ice Well Restoration Project: The goals of the ice well restoration project are to preserve the historic feature and improve the visitor’s ability to access, view, and understand the rarity and historical importance of the ice well A restoration team, including the museum director, preservation architects, and engineers, created a design that addressed both these points. Approved by the City’s Board of Architectural Review, the design will stabilize the ice well’s interior, reduce moisture accumulation, and improve the ventilation of the space. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Gadsby’s Tavern Museum 18th century Adams, John Alexandria architecture Birthnight Ball dancing de Lafayette, Marquis Gadsby, John hotel ice well Jefferson, Thomas Madison, James Monroe, James museum restoration Tavern theater Virginia Washington, George https://berd.artinterp.org/files/original/b44bafb4cab1b89df6a1bb3194d3e327.jpeg 7f9c07f7edea696cd7fe1a6e5baaf6c0 Directory Type2 Contact <a href="http://www.alexandriava.gov/Lyceum">The Lyceum: Alexandria's History Museum</a> <a href="http://berd.artinterp.org/omeka/items/show/1084/#geolocation">201 South Washington Street, Alexandria, VA 22314</a> <a>+1 (703) 746-4994</a> Description In 1839, a group, calling themselves the Alexandria Lyceum, joined with the Alexandria Library Company to build a grand hall to provide a place for lectures, scientific experiments and quiet reading. Eventually, the building itself became known as The Lyceum. It has been a Civil War hospital, a private home, an office building and the nation's first Bicentennial Center. In 1985, The Lyceum became Alexandria's History Museum, providing exhibitions, school programs, lectures and concerts. The present-day Lyceum Company serves the museum as a membership and fund-raising organization. In 1992, The Lyceum achieved accreditation by the American Association of Museums, a distinction awarded to the nation's leading museums. The Lyceum is the only Alexandria museum that collects and interprets artifacts and history from all periods of the City's past, from the periods before its founding in 1749 through the present day. The collection includes architectural fragments removed from the building during renovation, furniture, textiles, ceramics, silver, glass, records from Alexandria businesses, tools, art, newspapers, toys and almost anything else that would help to tell the community's story. Resource <a href="https://www.alexandriava.gov/historic/lyceum/default.aspx?id=38678">The Lyceum Building:</a> The original lyceum building is the museum's most treasured artifact, representing one of the country's best examples of Greek Revival architecture. <a href="http://www.alexandriava.gov/historic/lyceum/default.aspx?id=38706#silver">Howard W. Smith, Jr. Silver Collection:</a> Comprised of a variety of silver wares made in Alexandria from 1790 to 1850, the collection includes almost 600 pieces. It has added significantly to the knowledge and appreciation of local silversmiths and their work. Includes pieces made by Adam Lynn, John Pittman, Charles Burnett, John Adam, William Adam, William A. Williams, Mordecai Miller, John Gaither, Benjamin Barton, John Potter, and James Galt. Forms include tea sets, beakers, serving wares, ladles, and sugar tongs. An extensive collection of flatware also features the work of many lesser-known makers from the District of Columbia, and it includes forks, which are rare in early 19th century American silver flatware, as well as spoons. <a href="http://www.alexandriava.gov/historic/archaeology/default.aspx?id=33638">Alexandria Stoneware - The Wilkes Street Pottery:</a> The Wilkes Street Pottery is the modern name given to Alexandria’s most successful stoneware manufactory, which operated on the 600 block of Wilkes Street from around 1810 to 1876. The beautiful decorative wares of the Wilkes Street potters were indeed well known throughout Alexandria and the surrounding countryside. China merchants Hugh Smith and his sons owned the Wilkes Street Pottery from 1825 until 1841. Potters include: Potter John Swann, 1810-1825 Furniture Collection: Furniture made by Charles Koones and the Green family business Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Lyceum: Alexandria's History Museum 18th century 19th century 20th century 21st century Adam, John Alexandria architecture art Barton, Benjamin Bicentennial Center books buildings Burnett, Charles Alexander ceramics civil war community furniture Gaither, John Galt, James grand halls Greek Revival hospitals Koones, Charles Latruite, John P. library Lyceum Lynn, Adam maps Milburn, Benedict C. Miller, Mordecai museum newspapers Pittman, John Potter, John scientific experiments Silver Smith, Howard Worth, Jr. Smith, Hugh Smith, Hugh Charles Swann, John textiles tools toys Virginia William, Adam Williams, William A. https://berd.artinterp.org/files/original/6d865834a1c5394d73447afb24634bd8.jpg de0efb35a38360806a3786fba0985584 Directory Type2 Contact <a href="http://www.alexandriava.gov/Apothecary">Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum</a> <a href="http://berd.artinterp.org/omeka/items/show/1085/#geolocation">105 South Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314</a> <a>+1 (703) 746-3852</a> Description The Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary was a family business founded in 1792 and operated in this location from 1796 until 1933. It represents one of Alexandria's oldest continuously run businesses that combined retailing, wholesaling, and manufacturing. The museum boasts a remarkable collection of herbal botanicals, handblown glass, and medical equipment, much still in its original location. It also has a spectacular collection of archival materials, including journals, letters and diaries, prescription and formula books, ledgers, orders and invoices. The names of famous customers appear in these documents, including Martha Washington, Nelly Custis and Robert E. Lee. The museum continues to evolve as new research is uncovered and the museum expands its understanding and interpretation of the medical and business history captured by this site. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum 18th century 19th century 20th century Alexandria apothecary botany business history documents formula books journals ledgers Lee, Robert E. Lewis, Nelly Custis manufacturing medical equipment medicine museum orders prescriptions Virginia Washington, Martha