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The "Grandest Congress": A French and Indian War Re-enactment in Alexandria

Spring, 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.” Join us on Saturday April 5th to step back in time to this historic moment. Peek in on the meeting inside and enjoy the sights and sounds of 18th-century! Costumed interpreters will be on site to answer your questions.

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