"The Grandest Congress" The French and Indian War in Alexandria

In the Spring of 1755, Major General Edward Braddock, Commander-in-Chief of His Majesty’s Forces in North America convened a meeting of five colonial governors at John Carlyle’s Alexandria home. Among Braddock’s objectives was to secure funding for his upcoming campaign against the French. Carlyle called this gathering “the Grandest Congress … ever known on the Continent.”

Take a step back in time to this historic moment. Visitors can inspect the troops as they drill on the front lawn of the house. Peek in on the meeting inside and enjoy the sights and smells of 18th-century style food being prepared for a grand dinner for Braddock and the Governors.

 Costumed interpreters will be on site to answer your questions