Alexandria, Virginia

If Boston is the "Cradle of Liberty," then Alexandria must be its womb. As important as Boston was to the Revolution, Alexandria distills history into an eight-block matrix of history. One would be hardpressed to find anyone of note in either the American revolution or the War Between the States who did not walk King or Cameron streets between Lee (once Water) and Washington streets. Today this beautifully restored city pays homage to its heritage in historic sites and reenactments with an overlay of arts and fine dining. The intent of this book is to present a plan to visit some of the main sites, with enough information about them to make the visit interesting and to make the most of a brief stay.