Lecture to Concentrate on George Washington, the Man

History buffs take note: There will be a lecture in Alexandria next month about the father of our country, from Peter Henriques, Professor Emeritus of History from George Mason University.

He will present “America’s Atlas: The Leadership of George Washington,” on Wednesday, Feb. 11 at the Lloyd House, 220 N. Washington St. in Alexandria. Henriques is the author of “Realistic Visionary: A Portrait of George Washington.”

Doors open at 7 p.m. and lecture begins at 7:30 pm. In this lecture, Henriques examines the variety of elements that came together to produce the amazing leader that George Washington was. The lecture will focus primarily on the man rather than on what he accomplished.

Admission is $12 per person, per lecture and $10 for members of Gadsby’s Tavern Museum Society and Gadsby’s Tavern Museum volunteers. Tickets may be purchased by calling 703.746.4242 or through the online shop at http://shop.alexandriava.gov.

This lecture is sponsored by Gadsby’s Tavern Museum. In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, Gadsby’s Tavern was the center of social and political life in Alexandria and the new Federal City of Washington. The tavern served as the premier gathering place for residents – includingWashington – and visitors to eat, drink, learn, and influence history.

For more information, please visit www.gadsbystavern.org.