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Boats, Builders, and Battles: America’s Small Craft at War
Join us in the BoatHouse on Thursday, September 10th at 6:30 pm for a free presentation on the contributions small watercraft have made to building up the United States and defending freedom. This talk will travel through history, starting with the Revolutionary War.
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Come to the museum on Halloween for a unique and completely free trick-or-treat experience. Kids in costume travel from boat to boat inside the museum, collecting candy from costumed volunteers. Part of the Downtown Alexandria Halloween Event!
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