Located at the corner of S. Washington and Prince Streets, The Lyceum is a historic structure that collects, preserves, and interprets the history and culture of Alexandria and the surrounding community.
The Greek Revival building with four, large, and white pillars was built in 1839 from bricks from the St. Mary Chapel as the city's first intellectual and cultural center of Alexandria. It then served as a hospital for wounded soldiers during the Civil War, then became a private home after the war, and later an office building. The Lyceum opened as the City's museum in 1985 and now gives visitors a glimpse of Colonial life in Alexandria through archaeological finds, old photographs, maps, original artworks, and a variety of historic artifacts.
The Lyceum was listed on the National Register of Historic Places and designated a Virginia landmark in 1969. It is open from Monday to Saturday 10-5 pm, and on Sunday 1-5 pm. With a small suggested donation of $2, you will be able to take a tour of the museum and see how Alexandrian's in the 18th century lived, dressed, and built their homes.
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1 beds, 1 full baths
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Price: $271,000
Property Type: Condo for Sale
MLS Number: VAFX2203736
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Added: 09/26/24, Last Updated: 10/04/2024
3 beds, 2 full,1 part baths
Home size: 1,722 sq.ft.
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Property Type: Detached Home for Sale
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Subdivision: Belle Haven Mews
Added: 09/21/24, Last Updated: 10/04/2024
3 beds, 2 full baths
Home size: 1,500 sq.ft.
Price: $795,000
Property Type: Detached Home for Sale
MLS Number: VAFX2204616
Subdivision: Stokes Jeramiah
Added: 10/04/24, Last Updated: 10/04/2024
3 beds, 2 full baths
Home size: 1,465 sq.ft.
Price: $724,900
Property Type: Detached Home for Sale
MLS Number: VAFX2191990
Subdivision: Bucknell Manor
Added: 07/19/24, Last Updated: 10/03/2024
5 beds, 4 full,3 part baths
Home size: 3,950 sq.ft.
Price: $1,899,900
Property Type: Detached Home for Sale
MLS Number: VAFX2192320
Subdivision: Hollin Hills
Added: 07/18/24, Last Updated: 10/03/2024
1 beds, 1 full baths
Home size: 714 sq.ft.
Price: $217,000
Property Type: Condo for Sale
MLS Number: VAFX2191682
Subdivision: River Towers
Added: 07/14/24, Last Updated: 10/03/2024
5 beds, 3 full baths
Home size: 1,575 sq.ft.
Price: $699,900
Property Type: Detached Home for Sale
MLS Number: VAFX2201654
Subdivision:
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2 beds, 1 full baths
Price: $340,000
Property Type: Condo for Sale
MLS Number: VAFX2202686
Subdivision: Belle View Condominiums
Added: 09/20/24, Last Updated: 10/03/2024
3 beds, 2 full baths
Home size: 1,280 sq.ft.
Price: $559,000
Property Type: Duplex for Sale
MLS Number: VAFX2202024
Subdivision: Bucknell Manor
Added: 09/26/24, Last Updated: 10/02/2024
1 beds, 1 full baths
Home size: 714 sq.ft.
Price: $205,000
Property Type: Condo for Sale
MLS Number: VAFX2204082
Subdivision: River Towers
Added: 09/29/24, Last Updated: 09/29/2024
2 beds, 1 full,1 part baths
Home size: 959 sq.ft.
Price: $259,000
Property Type: Condo for Sale
MLS Number: VAFX2193308
Subdivision: River Towers
Added: 07/24/24, Last Updated: 09/27/2024
1 beds, 1 full baths
Home size: 623 sq.ft.
Price: $279,000
Property Type: Penthouse for Sale
MLS Number: VAFX2203128
Subdivision: Belle View
Added: 09/26/24, Last Updated: 09/26/2024
1 beds, 1 full baths
Home size: 714 sq.ft.
Price: $219,950
Property Type: Condo for Sale
MLS Number: VAFX2191532
Subdivision: River Towers
Added: 07/19/24, Last Updated: 09/25/2024
3 beds, 2 full baths
Home size: 1,371 sq.ft.
Price: $799,000
Property Type: Detached Home for Sale
MLS Number: VAFX2198358
Subdivision: New Alexandria
Added: 09/05/24, Last Updated: 09/25/2024