Historic Alexandria Homes Tour Returns For 80th Year

ALEXANDRIA, VA — For an 80th year, homes in Old Town Alexandria will be open for visitors to view during the annual Historic Alexandria Homes Tour.

The 80th annual tour will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Guests who purchase tickets will take a self-guided tour of seven homes. Highlights include a home featured in Southern Living magazine, a home with a 75-year-old fig tree and a home with an "Alexandria-centric" mural. Docents will be on site to provide information about each home.

Proceeds from the tour benefit Inova Alexandria Hospital, which is celebrating its 150th anniversary. The Historic Alexandria Homes Tour has been held since 1941 to raise funds for the hospital. It was originally held by the hospital's senior auxiliary and has been hosted by The Twig since 1997. The Twig is the junior auxiliary of the hospital and also raises funds through its thrift shop at 106 N. Columbus Street.

The event will happen rain or shine. The tour does not permit children under age 12 in the participating homes. Infants held by adults are allowed, but strollers must be left outside. No video or photos of the homes will be allowed.

Tickets start at $40 in advance. Attendees should bring their e-ticket to receive a tour book on Saturday. Each attendee must have a tour book to enter the participating homes. Tour books may be picked up at Boxwood, 128 S. Royal Street, Alexandria, VA; Old Presbyterian Meeting House, 323 S. Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA; or The Twig Thrift Shop, 106 N. Columbus Street, Alexandria, VA.

For more information and tickets, visit www.thetwig.org/homes-tour.