At the end of Wilkes Street is Alexandria National Cemetery, one of the first U.S. national cemeteries. It covers five and a half acres and is the final resting place of nearly 3,600 Civil War Union soldiers.
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More festivities welcoming the Godspeed Sail to Alexandria.
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Today is Memorial Day, the national holiday where we honor the memory of soldiers who died in the defense of the United States.
This is a view of Alexandria National Cemetery, where nearly 3,600 Civil War Union soldiers are buried.
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The Godspeed Sail, a replica of one of the ships that brought the first settlers to Virginia in the 1600s, sailed in to Alexandria yesterday. That was the first of a week’s worth of festivities marking the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the colonists to the New World.
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Who can resist photographing fresh produce? Not me. I hate cooking, so I’d much rather shoot them than wash, peel or chop them.
We have a farmer’s market in Market Square every Saturday from 5 am to 10 am. It doesn’t seem like a lot of time, but the square is used regularly for other events, especially on weekends. Besides, if you miss it, just get up early and come back next Saturday!
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Another water dish set out for canine passers-by, this time in front of the fire station on Prince Street. And don’t they have a lovely doorway!
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Water dishes are often left out on the sidewalk in front of homes and businesses in Old Town, just in case a thirsty doggie comes by.
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This is a dog lover’s town. A store owner regularly leaves doggie biscuits in this birdhouse for any passing canine. These two Westies have clearly been here before as they attentively watch their owner get them a treat.
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