Char McCargo Bah a 2014 Living Legend has obtained a book contract with “History Press”. The tentative title of the book is “The Contrabands and Freedmen’s Cemetery of Alexandria, VA.” This book will be about the Unknown Descendants of the Cemetery. The manuscript is due …
On Tuesday, September 19th Living Legends of Alexandria welcomed the community to the official opening of the 2017 Legend portrait exhibit. During this opening we showcased a video with the 2017 Legends speaking in their own words on their work to improve the City of …
Living Legends Founder Nina Tisara hosted a champagne brunch for 20 at her home on May 22. Guests enjoyed each other’s company in a beautiful setting masterfully arranged by Marilyn Patterson, Joyous Events. The food prepared by Randy Peaches was bountiful and delicious – freshly …
Today we received news of the passing of Al Grande. Al was recognized as a legend in 2012 for his work in Del Ray. His work turned Del Ray into the welcoming community it is today. Please take time to read about his achievements in …
For nearly five decades, he has been a business, political and civic leader in his home town. He retired from business at the end of last year but his commitment to Alexandria continues. For these reasons, the alexandrianews.org Board of Directors has selected David G. …
The City of Alexandria Office of the Arts and the Alexandria Transit Company have joined forces to host a poetry contest “DASHing Words in Motion”. The poetry contest is to encourage quality writing by writers and poets 16 years or older, who live, work or …
An Evening of Art and Music Selected black and white photographs from Nina Tisara’s “Sanctuary” series are currently on exhibit in the Commons Fireplace Alcove of Mount Vernon Unitarian Church, 1909 Windmill Lane, Alexandria, through February 18. The work portrays a particular stand of trees …
On January 11, 2017, it was announced that historian Michael Miller passed away in November, 2016. T. Michael Miller was the personification of Alexandria history. Nobody has written more on the subject than this former City Research Historian. He is the author of such recognized …
Today, Living Legends of Alexandria announces its selections for the newly inducted 2017 Living Legends. The 2017 Living Legends were selected from public nominations received throughout the year. These community leaders were chosen through one of two criteria: They led the creation or redevelopment of …
We are sad to report the death of 2011 Living Legend of Alexandria H. Stewart Dunn on September 27. Stew Dunn was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pa., one of five children, the son of a lawyer and a homemaker. He graduated from Yale University …