How Christmas was observed during the Civil War. Reenactors, soldiers opening holiday packages from home, a Victorian tree, period music, readings of “The Night Before Christmas” and patriotic 19th-century Santa Claus will visit the troops and hear childrens’ holiday wishes..
December 11th, Saturday. Noon to 4 pm
4301 W. Braddock Road, Alexandria. 703-838-4848.